Chapter 20: At the Banquet

The freshmen were amazed by Dumbledore's magic, but they were already hungry and more concerned with the delicious food in front of them than with how the Headmaster did it.

Albert knew how this was done, Dumbledore was transported from the kitchen under the Great Hall through the magic left behind by Hufflepuff, and the Hufflepuff Gold Cup, which was used as Voldemort's Horcruxes, was the first Hogwarts vessel to assist house-elves in transporting magical food.

Albert naturally did not forget to use this matter to teach the prefect beside him, but the other party's mouth was stuffed with food, and he obviously did not intend to answer this question.

The dinner was rich,

Although it is not fine to talk about, it will definitely fill everyone's stomach.

Albert made himself a steak and cut it slowly. He wasn't really hungry, and he had been eating all the way.

Everyone else ate with their stomachs open, and Lee Jordan, who was sitting across from him, was nibbling on a chicken leg in one hand, looking very happy.

As soon as the feast began, the ghosts also appeared, appearing from all over the castle to greet the new students and cause a commotion.

The ghost of Gryffindor is a male nobleman, presumably the legendary Nick who almost lost his head.

"Mr. Ghost. Albert swallowed the beef and greeted Nick, who was almost headless.

"I think I prefer you to call me Sir Nicholas de Mimci-Boltington. The ghost said.

"Sir Nicholas de Mimci-Boltington. Albert finished the long name, and he was able to remember Nick's name, and he still admired his instantaneous memory, "Can you take a picture, I mean, can you appear in the picture?"

"What, boy, I don't understand what you're saying?" "Sir Nicholas was glad to have his name pronounced, he hated being called "Nick the Almost Headless" by newcomers.

"Take pictures. "Be sure to take a picture with me another day." ”

"Okay kid, if you think about that day, oh take a picture, you can come to me. Sir Nicholas agreed, and he was very fond of the polite little fellow.

"Can I ask one more question?"

"Ask, kid. ”

"What is a ghost, a soul after death?"

"Wizards can leave their mark on the human world, they can walk ethereal where they have walked in life, but only a few wizards choose this path. Sir Nicholas did not answer Albert's question directly.

"A memory? It's not quite like it, so ...... Is it a soul?" Albert muttered to himself, knowing that the wizarding world has a soul.

After all, Voldemort had dismantled his soul to pieces.

When he came back to his senses from his thoughts, he found that the people nearby were staring at him?

"What's wrong?" Albert asked, confused.

"Nothing?" the others quickly withdrew their gazes.

"I still think you should be sorted into Ravenclaw. Fred said inarticulately.

"Swallow and talk. Albert said angrily.

"Why are you curious about ghosts?" asked one freshman.

"In the Muggle world, there is no such magical existence as ghosts. Albert said calmly, "Now that I have the opportunity to learn about it, I naturally don't want to miss it." By the way, it will feel cold when you are passed by ghosts, so it's best to be careful in the future. ”

He had just snuck his finger at Nick, and it felt like his finger was cold, and passing through them might be like drenching him in ice water.

It's never a pleasant thing to do in winter.

"Indeed, there are no ghosts in the Muggle world. A young girl two chairs away from Albert spoke, and her name was Shanna Wilson.

"To be honest, when I received the letter, my family thought it was a prank, and when Professor McGonagall came to visit, they almost kicked her out. Shanna Wilson thought it was funny, "Actually, they didn't really want me here." ”

"My situation was similar, my mother almost called the police and arrested Professor McGonagall. Albert laughed and said, "People on the science side are usually less able to accept anomalies, and they want me to go to Eton College. ”

"Eton, is that Eton?" said Shanna Wilson.

"What's that?" asked Lee Jordan, puzzled.

"That's one of the best schools in the UK. Shanna Wilson explained.

"Hogwarts is the best. George raised an eyebrow.

"Of course I know, because there is only one school of witchcraft and wizardry in England, Hogwarts is naturally the best. Shanna Wilson couldn't help but say with disdain, "Ordinary people, what you call Muggles, there are thousands of schools, and Eton College is in the top three, what does that mean, I don't need to say!"

"It looks like it's amazing. George didn't think so, in fact, he really didn't understand either.

"Don't just talk about us, but about you. Albert digressed and looked at the other girl.

"I'm half and a half, my mother is a wizard, and my father is a Muggle. Angelina Johnson said, "They confessed to each other early on. However, we have always lived in the Muggle world. I've been exposed to magic since I was a child, and my family wasn't too surprised when I received the invitation. ”

"I was born into a wizarding family, and I have been exposed to magic since I was a child, and there is nothing new about it, and when I received the letter, my family was very happy and bought me an owl. ”

When everyone was full, the remnants of the food on the plate disappeared and were replaced by portions of dessert.

Albert took a pudding and listened to the new students tell interesting stories

When the feast was over, the plates on the table were emptied again, like those that Tom had licked.

Professor Dumbledore stood up again and announced to the crowd, "I'm glad that the school has a new professor, and Professor Bud Broad will be the new Defense Against the Dark Arts professor. ”

Sparse applause began to erupt in the auditorium.

Professor Bud Broad is an old man.

"There are a few more things to inform you. Dumbledore looked at all the students below and said, "First-year students, please note that the woods on campus are off-limits to students. Also, Mr. Filch, the administrator, asked me to remind everyone not to do magic in the hallway between classes. Finally, the Quidditch player review will take place in the second week of the semester, and students who wish to participate in the House team should contact Madame Hooch. ”

"Why can't you go into the Forbidden Forest? ”

"Probably there is danger in the Forbidden Forest. Albert said, glancing at the eager twins.

"If you dare to go to the Forbidden Forest, I'll write to my mother. Percy Weasley glared fiercely at his brother, he knew their personalities all too well.

"We won't. The twins hurriedly reassured.