Chapter 18: Bad Taste
Unfortunately, most of the young wizards on the boat didn't have time to admire Hogwarts Castle in the rain, and the cold rain made them shiver.
"Why do first-year freshmen cross the river by boat?" Albert retracted his gaze as he looked at the three people in the same boat, their teeth chattering.
"No, I don't know, I don't want to know at all. ”
"Me too, it's cold. The twins echoed that they were all freezing to death now, who was in the mood to pay attention to these things.
Albert couldn't help but shake his head, he still knew a little about the boat crossing ceremony, which was actually to let the new students who came to Hogwarts take the route when the four founders came to Hogwarts Castle, why the boat was a group of four, in fact, it also represents the original four founders, similar to a kind of inheritance ceremony, so that the students who come here can feel the excitement and joy of the founders, and at the same time remember the hardships of the founders to establish the school.
It's just that, how many people still really understand this?
Hagrid who guided them across the lake didn't know.
However, few students care about these things anymore.
"Be careful, keep your head down!" Hagrid shouted.
Hearing this, the freshmen hurriedly bowed their heads.
The boat carried them across the bottom of the cliff to the dock below the castle.
"It's choking, I hate the rain. One of the twins put his hands on his shoulders and sneezed.
Everyone was drenched and shivered to the chaff.
"How did you do that?" asked Jordan in surprise. He found that the rain had not wet Albert's robes and peaked hat.
"A simple magic. Albert noticed the other people's eyes and explained softly.
"Alright, everybody come with me. Hagrid, carrying an oil lamp, led the new students up a gravel path to the lawn below the castle, where in front of them was a stone staircase that led to the oak door of the castle.
A witch in emerald green robes stood in front of the oak door, and Albert knew her, Professor McGonagall, who had been to Albert's house.
"Thank you, Hagrid, for the freshman to me. Professor McGonagall looked at the embarrassed freshman, and Albert felt the corners of her mouth twitch.
It's not surprising at all, the appearance of the new students is no longer described as embarrassing, almost everyone is drenched in soup, and their bodies are still covered with mud.
"First-year freshmen, come with me. ”
Professor McGonagall led the new students into the castle, and Albert followed the group, looking left and right at the thousand-year-old castle.
"That's Professor McGonagall, the head of Gryffindor, Percy says Professor McGonagall is harsh. George whispered.
"Oh, I met her once. My sister loved Professor McGonagall's trick of turning a teacup into a mouse. Albert's attention was on the stone walls, and he had been wondering if the flaming torches were the Eternal Flame.
It is said that there is a kind of fairy fire called something that can burn forever, which is very consistent with the scene in front of you.
"Gone, what are you looking at?" Fred nudged Albert and whispered.
"I wonder what kind of magic fire it is, it shouldn't be an ordinary flame. "If you don't see smoke, it's not an ordinary flame.
Fred opened his mouth, not knowing what to say for a moment.
Albert was going to find out about it later, and the castle had many secrets worth exploring.
After Albert had the idea of exploring the castle, a task popped up on the panel:
Millennial School: Hogwarts.
Hogwarts is an ancient and mysterious school of witchcraft and wizardry, it has existed for thousands of years, and this ancient castle hides countless secrets, and as a curious secret explorer, you shouldn't give it a chance. Explore Hogwarts Castle before graduation and discover hidden secrets.
Current Progress: 1%.
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"I'm grass!" Albert couldn't help but burst into a foul mouth in his heart, this was almost shocking.
It was definitely the most demanding task he had ever seen.
Is this trying to force me to be a nocturnal wanderer?
It seems that mastering the Illusion Spell must be on the agenda in advance. Albert began to think about how to get his hands on the spell of the Transfiguration Charm.
The freshmen were ushered into the sorting waiting room by Professor McGonagall, where there was not much space, and everyone was huddled together.
"Welcome to Hogwarts," Professor McGonagall said, opening the remarks, as is customary each year, "the opening party is about to begin, but before you get to the dining hall to take your seats, you must first decide which house you are going to ......"
For example, the leader's speech in the previous life: I said a few words here, and then I talked about it for more than half an hour, and Professor McGonagall, although not so exaggerated, spoke for more than ten minutes.
Albert's remarks to Professor McGonagall can be summed up in three simple ways: the dormitory, the Sorting House, and the House Cup.
After explaining the usual Hogwarts instructions, Professor McGonagall asked all the new students to line up and ask her to clean up the water and dirt from her body.
As the Vice-Dean of the school, Professor McGonagall could not tolerate a new student entering the hall like this, and this embarrassed appearance was a shame for Hogwarts.
The freshmen were huddled in line, hoping to dry their clothes as soon as possible, and the dampness and cold made them uncomfortable.
"Is this squeezing sardines?" Albert looked at the group of freshmen with interest, took a step back, and volunteered to stay at the back of the group, the rain did not affect him too much.
Professor McGonagall was quick, skillfully using the Descaling and Drying Charms, and it probably took only a few minutes before it was Albert's turn.
She glanced at Albert in some surprise, and then cast a spell on him as well, and his clothes immediately became dry and warm, and the dirt splashed on her boots and pants disappeared.
"For now, please be quiet. Professor McGonagall exclaimed, "I'll pick you up when I'm ready." ”
After Professor McGonagall left the room, everyone was whispering about the Sorting House.
"How do you divide the hospital?"
"How can they accurately assign everyone to the right house?"
"Perhaps, some kind of test. ”
When it comes to testing, everyone is nervous.
Looking at this scene, Albert suddenly wanted to laugh, and he kind of understood why the others were reluctant to tell the freshmen about the way of the Sorting House.
What a bunch of nasty guys!
"You're not nervous at all? I'm Arya Spinnet. A young girl came over to talk, and Albert had taken her by the hand.
Of course, the girl came to talk, probably because of Albert's composure, and no matter how you look at it, she looks like she knows the secrets of the Sorting House.
In fact, she guessed right.
"As long as I don't go to Slytherin, I'll take it. Albert shrugged his shoulders and said, he didn't reveal the meaning of the sorting ceremony at all, and it was actually interesting to see the nervous faces of the freshmen.
Well, Albert admits that he does have some bad taste.