Zoila Montoya

Backstory

My name is Zoila. I was sorted into the Slytherin House and aside from a few traits that I posess, I'm unaware of why the Sorting Hat's final decision was Slytherin. I was definitely a Hatstall. Hopefully whoever's reading this is good at keeping secrets because I'm about to explain why I was a Hatstall. The sorting ceremony seems like it's supposed to be pretty straightforward, right? Well, not for me. The Sorting Hat had chosen BOTH Slytherin and Gryffindor for me. While everyone urgently waited to hear what house I was to be sorted in, I was shocked. How could I possibly be pre-destined for two houses? It was the first time I had ever heard of something like this. Were there others who had also been pre-destined for multiple houses? Or was I the only one? I saw the Golden Trio of Gryffindor (Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley) giving me the warmest smiles. While it was their third year, I had heard so much about them before coming to Hogwarts. Even though it was only my first year, I felt I could learn a lot from them and even become friends with them. That's when the Sorting Hat had done something unheard of. The Sorting Hat gave me a choice between Slytherin or Gryffindor. I was immediately drawn to choose Gryffindor without a second doubt when I felt a sharp pain in my head. This sharp pain drew my attention to the students of the Slytherin House. I didn't understand why I was feeling pain until I looked into a pair of icy blue/gray eyes. None other than the eyes of Draco Malfoy. He looked emotionless, which didn't surprise me one bit. I had heard a lot about Malfoy as well before coming to Hogwarts. Just not the nicest things in particular. And that's when it hit me. He knew something was off with the Sorting Hat. He knew something was off with me. In attempts to suppress his suspicions, I told the Sorting Hat to choose Slytherin. I couldn't have anyone knowing that I was technically both Slytherin and Gryffindor. Especially, Draco Malfoy. And so that's how I came to be apart of Slytherin...and also Gryffindor deep down, I guess. It's currently my first year, so I'm not really sure what to expect in my classes. It's a little too early for me to distinguish which classes are my favorites and which ones just aren't my thing. However, I'm so excited to learn how to master spells and potions! I have a white cat with me here at Hogwarts named Lucius, who is the sweetest and most mischievous cat I know. Lucius can definitely be labeled as my partner in crime, since he never leaves my side and is always on EVERY adventure with me. I'm actually unsure if I'm a muggleborn, a half-blood, or even a pureblood. I've never known my parents unfortunately. I've tried figuring it out countless of times, but everytime I think I have finally figured out who they are, it always turns out to be a dead end. My complexion is a nice milk chocolate. I have long, thick black hair that I still can't distinguish if it's naturally curly or straight. I have dark brown eyes and very plump lips that never feel complete until they have a layer of gloss on them. Even though I have no leads on my bloodline, I personally feel my blood status definitely had something to do with the Sorting Hat incident. I don't know much about He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named. All I know is that when he came to power, he killed many innocent people who refused to stand with him during his reign. My greatest strength is the ambition and determination I possess. I don't believe in letting anything or anyone get in the way of what I'm desiring to achieve. Unfortunately, my greatest weakness are my feelings. I am capable of letting my feelings cloud my judgement. After I finish school here at Hogwarts, which won't be for a few years with it being my first year and all, I want to travel. I want to see ALL of the world. I want to experience it ALL. I think the most fascinating aspect of magic is that so many people believe it's such a childish thing to believe in. Magic in my opinion is so unique and so immaculate, which is why I think simple-minded humans can't comprehend it. I want to use magic to help others, but also to grow as an individual and become who I'm destined to be. I really want to know who is apart of my bloodline. I want to know why the Sorting Hat had seen me fit to be chosen for two houses. I want to know who I REALLY AM. I want to know what I'm CAPABLE OF. I want to know who I'm DESTINED TO BE.