Very interesting divergence from canon, similar but yet quite different. I loved the encounter with Malfoy and what it led to; the way Harry easily took care of his goons and then him was likely an eye-opener for a number of people. I suspect Malfoy seniof will not appreciate his son alienating Harry Potter -that- early in life. The bit with the Sorting Hat was interesting and amusing and it'll be quite interesting to see if a much more studious, thoughtful, and self-confident Harry has a bigger effect on this year than the one in canon.