Robb was slightly taken aback by the Hat's entirely nonchalant attitude, but something about it settled his own nerves. He breathed in deep, lifting a hand cautiously to touch the brim -- just to check that the thing was real. When this crude experiment proved fruitful, he relaxed a bit and whined softly.

Don't know what to say. Want to go to... What was the place his family had said, the place they would be safe? Gryffindor. Pack is there.