Chapter 16: If You Can't Beat Them, Join Them
Kyle has always been curious about how the Hogwarts freshmen boats move.
He had always thought it was magic, but now he is a little suspicious.
Because Kyle has been observing for a long time but has never found any trace of magic on the boat.
And Hagrid, a half-blood giant with a height of nearly four meters, is much heavier than the four first-year wizards. Still, the draft of his boat is exactly the same as that of other boats, which is obviously abnormal.
Of course, it may be that these boats have been cast with more advanced and hidden magic or simply some kind of alchemical items. However, Kyle still prefers to believe that something is holding up the boats under the lake.
"That giant squid?"
He stuck his head out and looked under the water. Still, unfortunately, the visibility of the Great Lake at night was too low, and he could not see anything except his own reflection.
...
Soon, the boat left the tunnel and docked at a place similar to an underground dock.
Everyone got off the boat, followed Hagrid up a cobblestoned ground, and finally arrived at a flat, wet, grassy area under Hogwarts Castle.
Then, everyone followed the stone steps and came to a huge oak door.
"Welcome to Hogwarts." Hagrid said, then turned around, raised his huge fist, and knocked on the castle gate three times.
The gate opened in response.
An old cat in an emerald green robe... ahem, a black-haired witch, was standing in front of the gate.
Kyle must admit that some people have an aura when they appear, just like the Headmaster who appears at the back door window of the classroom. Anyone who sees them will subconsciously shut up.
Professor McGonagall is the same.
The noisy discussions around her stopped abruptly as soon as she showed up.
Even Hagrid became a lot more reserved and said seriously. "The first-year students are here, Professor McGonagall."
"Thank you Hagrid, leave this to me. "
Professor McGonagall glanced at everyone, then opened the door and led everyone into the castle.
The stone walls around the castle were all burning torches, and a wave of heat rushed over, dispelling the cold outside and making many shivering little wizards feel more at ease.
To their right was a closed door, and Kyle could clearly hear the buzzing voices inside.
However, Professor McGonagall did not stay here but took them to an empty room at the other end of the hall.
"First of all, Welcome to Hogwarts. "
As everyone looked around, Professor McGonagall skillfully delivered her annual opening remarks.
"The Sorting Ceremony is about to begin, but before you take your seats in the Great Hall, you must first determine which Houses you will be attending. Sorting is a very important ceremony, because during your time at Hogwarts, the Houses is like your home in Hogwarts..."
Although he already knew everything about this, Kyle still listened very carefully.
Kyle had to be serious because he was standing in the first row, right under Professor McGonagall's nose. If he was playing at this time, his days at Hogwarts would be difficult in the future.
In addition, this is also a famous scene. It was the only chance, so Kyle naturally didn't want to miss it.
At this time, Professor McGonagall finished talking about the House Cup and began introducing the four Houses.
They were Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin.
Or, simply, Reckless, Foodie, Academic, Pureblood.
When Professor McGonagall said this, the little wizards around him all listened very seriously, their eyes full of yearning. Occasionally, they would glance toward the Great Hall as if they wanted to rush in the next second.
It can be seen that this is what they are most looking forward to.
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"In a few minutes, the Sorting Ceremony will be held in front of all the Professors and students of Hogwarts. I suggest that you tidy yourself up and look more energetic while waiting."
"I'll pick you up when you are ready." Professor McGonagall finally glanced at everyone. "Please keep quiet while waiting. "
It must be said that Professor McGonagall's last sentence was a bit redundant. After she left the room, the surrounding mute mode was instantly lifted.
A group of little wizards gathered together and excitedly discussed what might happen next.
"How are we going to sort the Houses? Do we choose by ourselves?" A little witch asked nervously.
This is also the most concerned issue for everyone.
"Maybe some kind of test will be conducted, just like Smeltings Academy." A little wizard of Muggle origin turned his head, looked at his companions, and said loudly. "When I received the letter from Hogwarts, I had already been admitted to Smeltings Academy, but I still chose here... I mean, Professor McGonagall persuaded my mother. She insisted on letting me go to Smeltings Academy."
This is a show of achievement, but unfortunately, the effect is not good.
After all, everyone is concerned about the sorting of houses now. Who would care about Smeltings Academy? Some people here don't even know what Smeltings Academy is.
"I think it should be the Head of Houses who choose their own students." Someone said confidently: "Ilvermorny is like this, but they use statues. My father is friends with the Director of the International Magical Cooperation Department of the Ministry of Magic, and he told me so."
However, compared with the previous test, his words were obviously more convincing, and he instantly gained a large number of supporters.
This made him extremely proud. He would raise his head and tell everyone he met what his father was like.
Those who didn't know better thought his father was the Minister of Magic.
At this moment, Kyle suddenly felt someone tugging at the sleeves of his robe and turned around to find Kanna looking at him nervously.
"Kyle, is it really the Head of Houses's choice?" Kanna said anxiously. "What if no House is willing to chose me? Will I be expelled?"
"Don't worry, it won't happen." Kyle said with a smile. "Think about it, Ilvermorny and Hogwarts are two defferend schools, how can they use the same sorting method? That would be too out of style."
"That's it..."
Kanna breathed a sigh of relief and continued to ask. "Then do you know how we sort?"
"Well... I know."
Kyle thought for a while and decided to tell the truth. He secretly leaned into Kanna's ear and whispered.
"It's nothing. It's just that everyone is must hit by the Killing Curse from the Professor. Those who survive can enroll in school. Don't worry, they will definitely not be expelled."
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By coincidence, a ghost had just passed by them at this time.
Kyle turned his head and waved his hand naturally. "Hello, senior, we will be sorted into different Houses soon. Wish us success."
Although the ghost couldn't understand what the little wizard was saying, he subconsciously nodded in response when he saw someone greeting him.
Seeing this scene, the light in Kanna's eyes disappeared instantly, and she stood there numbly as if she had lost her soul.