HP: Embrace the Darkness

The resentment coming from around him was so strong that Asseth had to distance himself a little before laughing, so as not to accidentally irritate this fragile old man.

As one person's laughter was not enough, Artes shared his findings with Snape in a low voice, pulling him to laugh at Grindelwald together.

The resentment that floated over became heavier and heavier.

After laughing enough, Asseth finally couldn't help but remind him, "Be sober. This is social etiquette."

Grindelwald looked disdainful, "What kind of etiquette is needed for a giant?"

"You're being racist."

“Why can’t we discriminate?”

The two of them were going back and forth childishly. Fortunately, they were not completely brainless. Their voices were very low and only Snape, who was close, could hear them.

Therefore, it was logical that the potions master snorted with disdain.

The two of them froze at the same time, ended the childish exchange at the same time, and continued to wait for Durmstrang's arrival.

The surface of the lake began to ripple in circles, and the ripples became larger and faster, forming a huge vortex.

Suddenly, a sharp object emerged through the water, showing its majestic corner.

"Merlin's big pants, look, there is something on the lake."

The young wizards had been discussing how Durmstrang would come to Hogwarts. Now that they heard a young wizard screaming, they all looked forward to seeing him.

The sharp object on the lake has been almost completely exposed. It is the upper part of a badge.

As the emblem was fully exposed, a ship with a dark body and a visible oily surface broke out of the water.

The pitter-pattering lake water dripped down, cleaning the hull of the boat and making it spotless.

Soon, the ship docked.

Thick wooden boards were lowered from the boat and placed heavily on the shore, kicking up a patch of soil.

"Bang, bang, bang"

Neat and rhythmic footsteps came from inside the cabin, and several figures stepped out of the bottomless darkness.

The man who took the lead walked out wearing a large cloak. The cloak had a smooth surface and soft hair. It should be the fur of some kind of animal.

He was followed by boys dressed similarly to him, only their cloaks were different.

As soon as Karkaroff stood still, his eyes glanced at the expressionless Snape, and he stared at him for a while before looking away.

His eyes were extremely complex, and he moved slowly, with a hint of reluctance.

Now Asseth couldn't laugh anymore.

"Hahahahaha." Artes's disappearing smile came to Grindelwald's face.

But the next second.

"Albus."

"Igor."

Karkaroff stepped forward to hug Dumbledore, and Dumbledore hugged back. Not only that, the two patted each other on the shoulders.

The disappeared smile returned to Artes' face again, but this time he did not laugh at Grindelwald.

He always felt that the principle of conservation of energy was also suitable for the situation just now, and he didn't want the smile to appear on Grindelwald's face again.

After Karkaroff hugged one side, he switched to the other side. After two short hugs, he let go.

"Can I kill them all?"

Grindelwald gritted his teeth. Except for Dumbledore, no one in his life had dared to make him suffer.

"You can try."

Aces provoked without any psychological burden, and only calmed down a little after receiving Snape's warning gaze.

"Just don't get caught."

Collecting is the same as confiscating.

Snape glared at him again and walked to the front to organize the Slytherin students into the Great Hall.

The Beauxbatons and Durmstrang students, led by their principals, came to the small room where Hogwarts usually welcomes new students, waiting to enter.

Several deans had given instructions to them so many times, but this time the young wizards of Hogwarts did not lose their bearings. They quickly and orderly entered the auditorium, sat down in their seats, and looked at the teacher's chair with bright eyes.

There are four more seats on the teacher's bench.

"Aren't there only two principals?"

"Maybe someone else is coming?"

The little wizards were whispering.

Dumbledore tapped his cup lightly to silence their voices, then stood up.

"I believe everyone knows what I am going to say, so next, let us welcome a group of girls from Beauxbatons Academy of Magic."

Applause boiled at this moment.

The door of the auditorium was opened, like light elves in the forest. The girls stepped into the auditorium with proud steps. The lights from the ceiling shone on them and became a foil.

Ms. Maxim changed into a long dress of different colors, wrapped a furry scarf around her neck, and followed the girls with satisfaction.

Every once in a while, the leading witch led the witches to extend their hand gracefully, wave it gently, spread a burst of fragrance and move forward.

Ron and Harry happened to be right in front of them, and half of their souls were taken away by the fragrant wind they left behind.

Walking to the back, their pace became faster and faster, they jumped and danced, magic butterflies flew out from their little shawls, hovered around them, and followed their steps.

The tall witch took one step three steps ahead of others, passed the girls and sat on the seat prepared for her on the teacher's bench.

That position was Grindelwald's before, but he had to give it up at Dumbledore's request, and he retreated to the edge with a look of displeasure on his face.

As soon as she sat down, the girls' dancing postures changed and finally settled on the most beautiful scene.

Among them, the most outstanding witch standing in the middle was the blond girl. She took a few breaths, stood up straight, and led everyone towards the teacher's chair to take a bow.

Dumbledore looked at them with a smile and asked them to choose a place to sit down.

Because she was wearing a blue skirt, the blonde witch glanced at the auditorium and sat down on the long table in Ravenclaw.

"Next, let us welcome the wizards from Durmstrang."

Dumbledore's voice drew the attention of the little wizards who were still unfinished.

The door opens again.

Neat knocking sounds came in, and wizards in cloaks held long stick-shaped wands, tumbling and jumping to perform acrobatic-like movements.

At least Harry thought it was acrobatics.

When he was a child, he was taken out by his aunt to watch a circus performance once in a while, and the acrobatics in it were exactly the same as what he sees now.

Durmstrang's performance ended with a phoenix made of flames.

Karkaroff walked at the end of the team and took a seat at the teacher's bench.

Originally, he wanted to sit down next to Snape, but Snape already had Artes next to him, so he had no choice but to sit down next to Artes.

"Our friends have arrived, so now let's enjoy the feast of delicious food."

As soon as Dumbledore finished speaking, a wide variety of delicacies suddenly appeared on the long table.

Xu is accommodating the tastes of the guests. Most of the dishes above are French food and seafood, accounting for almost three-quarters of all food.

A feast is about to begin.