Study Days at Hogwarts

  Chapter 18 Bad taste

  Unfortunately, most of the little wizards on the boat didn't have time to appreciate Hogwarts Castle under the rain, the cold rain made them shiver.

   "Why do first-year freshmen take a boat to cross the river?" Albert looked away, and looked at the three people on the same boat whose teeth were chattering from the cold.

   "No, I don't know, and I don't want to know at all."

   "Me too, it's so cold." The twins also echoed, they are almost freezing to death now, who has the mood to pay attention to these things.

Albert couldn't help shaking his head. He still had a little understanding of the ceremony of crossing the river by boat. This is actually the boat that made the freshmen who came to Hogwarts follow the route that the four founders took when they came to Hogwarts Castle. Why is it a group of four? In fact, it also represents the original four founders. It is similar to a inheritance ceremony, so that students who come here can feel the excitement and joy of the founders, and at the same time bear in mind the hardships of the founders in creating the school.

   But, until now, how many people really understand these?

   Hagrid who led them across the lake didn't even know.

  However, few students would care about these things anymore.

   "Careful, head down!" Hagrid shouted.

  The freshmen immediately bowed their heads when they heard the words.

  The boat carried them through the bottom of the cliff to the dock below the castle.

   "That's awful, I hate rain." One of the twins hugged his shoulders and sneezed.

  Everyone was drenched all over, shaking to the chaff.

   "How did you do it?" Li Qiaodan asked in surprise. He found that the rain did not wet Albert's robes and pointed hat.

   "A simple magic." Albert noticed the eyes of other people looking over, and explained softly.

"Okay, everyone follow me." Hagrid held the oil lamp, and led the new students up a path paved with gravel, and arrived at the lawn below the castle. In front of them was a section of stone steps. Oak doors leading to the castle.

  A witch wearing an emerald green robe stood in front of the oak door. Albert knew her. She was Professor McGonagall who had been to Albert's house.

   "Thank you, Hagrid, I will leave the freshman to me." Professor McGonagall looked at the embarrassed freshman, and Albert felt her mouth twitch.

   This is not surprising at all. The appearance of the freshmen can no longer be described as a mess. Almost everyone has been soaked in water, and their bodies are still covered with mud.

   "First-year freshmen, follow me."

  Professor McGonagall led the new students into the castle, and Albert followed behind the team, looking left and right at the thousand-year-old castle.

   "That's Professor McGonagall, the dean of Gryffindor. Percy said that Professor McGonagall is very strict." George whispered.

"Oh, I saw her once. My sister likes Professor McGonagall's trick of turning a teacup into a mouse." Albert's attention was on the stone wall, and he kept wondering if those blazing torches were eternal. fire.

   It is said that there is a fairy fire called something that can burn forever, which fits the scene in front of me very well.

   "Let's go, what are you looking at?" Fred gently pushed Albert, urging in a low voice.

   "I'm wondering what kind of magic fire it is, it shouldn't be an ordinary flame." If you don't see smoke, it means it's not an ordinary flame.

  Fred opened his mouth, not knowing what to say for a while.

   Albert plans to figure out these things in the future. This castle has many secrets worth exploring.

  After Albert had the idea of ​​exploring the castle, a task suddenly popped up on the panel:

  The Millennium Ancient School: Hogwarts.

Hogwarts is an ancient and mysterious school of magic. It has existed for thousands of years. There are countless unknown secrets hidden in this ancient castle. As a curious secret seeker, you should not let it go Opportunity. Explore Hogwarts Castle and find its hidden secrets before graduation.

  Current progress: 1%.

  Reward 1000-100000 experience, 1-10 skill points.

   "I'm stupid!" Albert couldn't help but swear in his heart, he was almost stunned.

   This is definitely the most compelling task he has ever seen.

  Is this trying to force me to become a nightwalker?

  It seems that mastering the illusion spell must be put on the agenda in advance. Albert began to think about how to get the spell of the disillusionment spell.

  The freshmen were led into the branch waiting room by Professor McGonagall. There was not much space inside, and everyone was crowded together.

"Welcome to Hogwarts," Professor McGonagall said the opening speech according to the annual practice, "The school opening banquet is about to begin, but before you go to the restaurant, you must first confirm which school you are entering. Academy..."

  Like the leadership speech in the previous life: I said a few words here, and then talked for more than half an hour. Although Professor McGonagall was not that exaggerated, he still talked for more than ten minutes.

   Albert's words to Professor McGonagall can be summarized into three points: accommodation, branch and college cup.

  After explaining the customary Hogwarts instructions, Professor McGonagall asked all the freshmen to line up and ask her to clean up the water and dirt on her body.

  As the school's vice-principal, Professor McGonagall absolutely couldn't tolerate the new students entering the hall like this. This embarrassing appearance was an embarrassment to Hogwarts.

  The freshmen are all huddling in the queue, hoping to dry their clothes as soon as possible. The damp and cold make them uncomfortable.

   "Is this squeezing sardines?" Albert looked at the group of freshmen with interest, took a step back, and took the initiative to stay behind the team. The rain did not affect him too much.

  Professor McGonagall moved quickly, skillfully using the descaling and drying spells. It took only a few minutes, and soon it was Albert's turn.

  She looked at Albert a little more in surprise, and then cast a spell on him. The clothes immediately became dry and warm, and the mud splashed on the boots and pants disappeared.

   "Now, please keep quiet." Professor McGonagall said loudly, "I'll pick you up when it's ready."

  After Professor McGonagall left the room, everyone was whispering about the branch.

   "How to sort into schools?"

   "How can they accurately assign everyone to the appropriate college?"

   "Maybe, some kind of test."

   Speaking of testing, everyone is very nervous.

  Looking at this scene, Albert suddenly wanted to laugh. He kind of understood why other people were unwilling to tell the new students the way of sorting.

   What a bunch of bad guys!

   "Are you not nervous at all? I'm Alicia Spinnet." A girl came over to talk, and Albert gave her a hand before.

  Of course, the girl came to talk, probably because of Albert's calmness, no matter how he looked, he seemed to know the secret of the sorting house.

   Actually, she guessed right.

   "As long as I don't go to Slytherin, I can accept it." Albert shrugged. He didn't reveal the meaning of the sorting ceremony at all. It was actually very interesting to see the nervous faces of the freshmen.

   Well, Albert admits that he does have some bad tastes.

  (end of this chapter)