It was completely unexpected for Elshiona Greengrass to come to him, and he hurriedly waved his wand to help her carry her luggage to the shelves, and then beckoned her to sit down.

Naturally, Elhiona sat down next to Shiwen and greeted Abrazas familiarly.

Xiwen put away "Theory of Magic" a little helplessly, and discussed the Sorting Hat and Hogwarts with the two, thinking that he might not have a chance to read books in the car.

……

Just as there was a touch of red on the horizon, the Hogwarts Express slowly stopped at Hogsmeade Station with the sound of a whistle.

"First-year freshman, come here—" A loud voice resounded throughout the train. "Don't worry about your luggage, you'll see them in your dorm room after the sorting is over."

The three of them stepped off the train and walked towards the place where the sound came from.

A grotesque man with a scruffy beard stood next to the train, and it was a bit reluctant to say that it was a "station". He had no left arm at all, and his right leg was only half left, barely standing with his right arm on crutches and his still intact left leg to support him, looking shaky.

The strange man counted the number of people, and when he saw that all the new students had arrived, he introduced himself: "My name is Sylvanus Kettleburn, I am the hunting ground warden of Hogwarts, and I am also your professor of the protection of magical beasts, which you can take in the third year. ”

Abraxas turned to Shiwen and whispered, "He doesn't seem very reliable, I guess I wouldn't have taken this class in my third year." ”

Xiwen replied: "There are still two years left before the third grade, and when the time comes, look at the situation, maybe this professor is unexpectedly reliable?" ”

Elshiona was standing on the left hand side of Xiwen, and when she heard this, she glanced at the two of them and said, "Why did you start arranging a professor before school started?" ”

"Quiet!" Professor Kettleburn shouted, his voice so loud that Sven thought he didn't need the Loud Voice Charm at all. "Now, everyone come with me, don't be left behind!"

He led the group downhill along a steep and narrow path lined with dense woods.

The woods, which seemed to be silent, were a little oppressive, and there was silence along the way, and the young wizards only nervously followed Professor Kettleburn.

After walking quietly for a few minutes, the professor suddenly said, "Turn this corner, and you will see Hogwarts in no time." ”

Turning the corner with excitement, a black lake suddenly unfolded at the end of the narrow path. On the opposite side of the lake stands a majestic castle on a high hillside.

The castle stands in the night, the castle is full of spires, the lights in the countless windows and the stars in the sky are intertwined, and a touch of sunset in the distance has not completely faded to the edge of the castle, adding a wisp of purple red to the edge of the castle, adding to the mysterious and heavy look.

The young wizards were speechless in shock, only Professor Kettleburn was accustomed to this scene, and talked endlessly about the history of Hogwarts with the new students.

"More than 900 years ago, four of Hogwarts' great founders – Godric Gryffindor, Salazar Slytherin, Rowena Ravenclaw, and Helga Hufflepuff – arrived here in ships like we do now. That's why every year the new students take a boat to the castle, and we have to retrace the founder's path......"

A little further north is a small ferry, where the lake is shimmering with a dozen boats rocking on the water.

Stopping at the shore, Professor Kettleburn checked the number of people and nodded in satisfaction.

"All the new students are here, so let me explain the precautions. First-year Hogwarts students are required to enter Hogwarts Castle by boat through the Black Lagoon, with a maximum of four people per boat, and do not touch the lake water, which is full of powerful magical animals......"

After explaining the precautions, he motioned for the little wizards to board the boat freely.

The three of them got on a boat, and saw that there were other freshmen sitting on the other boats, and there were few people full of four, and even some people were sitting alone in a boat, and the boat was still free. It can be seen that the tense situation in the Muggle world and the turbulent situation in the wizarding world have had a great impact on Hogwarts admissions after all, and it seems that the number of new students in this class is exceptionally small.

Xiwen also noticed that the freckled girl who had been chased away by Abu was sitting alone in one of the boats. Professor Kettleburn also seemed to notice her helplessness, and jumped onto the boat she was on crutches to startle her.

"Let's go!" Professor Kettleburn stood at the bow of the ship, and with a wave of his cane, he commanded all the ships to go offshore.

The boats lined up and automatically taxied in the direction of the castle, and Hogwarts Castle got closer and closer.

"Keep your head down!" As the first boats approached the cliff, Professor Kettleburn shouted. Everyone bowed their heads, and the boat carried them through the ivy curtain that covered the cliff front to the secluded open entrance. They followed a pitch-black tunnel that seemed to lead to the castle underneath, and finally reached a place that resembled an underground dock.

Disembark at the quay, where a long stone staircase leads to the castle on the cliff behind the hut.

As he climbed the stone steps, Abraxas was panting and complaining that the castle was too high, in contrast to Sivin's usual steps, not forgetting to hold the pitiful Elciona next to him.

There is a saying that the name of a melee mage born in Kama Taj is not blown. Even when he came to this world, Xiwen never forgot to train his physical fitness, and this amount of exercise can only be said to be the same as none for him.

Most young wizards weren't in the mood to admire Hogwarts Castle as it got closer, and they didn't breathe a sigh of relief until they walked to the oak gates of the castle in a sweaty state.

Professor Kettleburn knocked three times on the door, and the door slowly opened to reveal the wide entrance courtyard.

The entrance courtyard is square in shape and surrounded by a marble cloister.

The young wizards followed the professor through the cloister, through the spacious entrance courtyard, in front of which there was a door that opened to the light, and the many students in their uniforms could be faintly seen from inside the gate.

Professor Kettleburn handed them over to an older witch standing at the end of the entrance court, dressed in a blue robe and wearing a peaked wizard's hat, and limped through the door on crutches.

The gray-haired older witch looked at the freshmen kindly, and then said, "Welcome to Hogwarts, I'm your Deputy Headmaster, Galadia Meleth, and perhaps you've noticed my name on your admission letter." ”

Professor Meles smiled at the group of panting young wizards and waved his wand, all of them feeling light, as if their exhaustion had been swept away. Seeing that everyone was back in shape, she continued:

"The opening dinner will start soon. But before you can do that, you will be assigned to your respective houses, and the distribution ceremony is very important, and your house will be your home at Hogwarts. ”

"The four houses are called Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin. Each academy has its glorious and long history of producing talented magicians. During your time at Hogwarts, you will be awarded extra points if you follow the rules, and points will be deducted if you break the rules. At the end of each year, the children in the house with the highest score are awarded a co-prosperity honor - the "House Cup". I hope you all bring glory to your college. ”

As she spoke, she led the freshmen into an empty room next to her, where they could still hear the sound of people boiling as they approached the door.

"The sorting ceremony will start in a few minutes in front of all the teachers and students of the school, so you can take the opportunity to tidy up your clothes."

Professor Meleth looked meaningfully at the sweaty wizards before leaving the room.

"Did your family tell you how to divide the house? My mom didn't tell me no matter how she asked, saying that there would be a surprise then. Shiwen said to Abu and Elshiona, who were standing next to him.

Abu shook his head and said indignantly, "I don't know either. Damn it! They knew it all but wouldn't tell us. ”

"My mother was afraid that I would be worried, so she revealed a little bit to me." Elsiona said. "There's a ...... Ah! ”

Elciona screamed and grabbed Shivan's arm so hard that she took Shiwen and Abraxas with her.

"What's going on...... What the heck! ”

Before Abu could finish his question, a group of translucent ghosts floated through the walls into the room.

Xiwen watched with interest as the ghosts seemed to float casually past the little wizards, and some even passed through their bodies. But if you pay a little attention, you will find that many of them, oh no, a lot of ghosts, will squint at the frightened reactions of the little wizards from time to time and secretly smile smugly.

"Your expression is so weird, Xiwen!" Elshiona patted Xiwen next to her and said with a strange expression. "Others are either scared or curious when they see a ghost, how can anyone have such an expression like yours."

"Ahem... Have it? Xiwen coughed dryly twice and said embarrassedly.

Just as the freshmen in the room were in a mess, Professor Meles pushed open the door and walked in.

She smiled as she watched as a group of ghosts who "happened" to pass by said goodbye to the little wizard and walked through the wall to the auditorium, and then motioned for the freshmen to follow.

"Let's go!" Xiwen took the opportunity to change the subject, and pulled the disgruntled Elciona to follow their vice-principal.

Professor Meles led a group of freshmen out of the room, through the front porch of the auditorium, into the open door, and into the auditorium.

The upperclassmen sat at four long tables, thousands of candles floating in mid-air above their heads, illuminating the entire hall. The table was filled with glittering gold plates and goblets. There was another long table on the stage at the front of the auditorium, where the professors were sitting.

Professor Meles led the new students to the podium and asked them to stand in a row facing the senior students.

She then picked up a top wizard's hat from the end of the long table in the teacher's chair, which seemed to have been beaten, tattered, dirty, and patched. It was placed by Professor Meles on a quadrangular stool in the middle of the front of the auditorium.

Suddenly, a crack opened near the brim of the hat, and the little wizards were startled by the not-so-nice voice!

The crack opened and closed like a mouth, and the hat sang a song out of tune:

You may think I'm not pretty

But don't take a person's presence

If only you could find a more beautiful top hat

I'd rather eat myself

You can make your rounder hat black and shiny

Make your silk caps smooth and reflective

I'm the Hogwarts Test Hat

Naturally, it is superior to your hats

Any thoughts hidden in your mind

can't avoid the golden-eyed magic hat

Try it on and you won't be confused

I'll tell you which house got it

You may belong to Gryffindor,

There is a deep faith in bravery,

Their boldness, their courage and their boldness,

to give Gryffindor a brilliant honor;

You may belong to Hufflepuff,

The people there are upright, loyal and friendly,

The Hufflepuff students are stoic and tenacious,

Not afraid of hard work and troubles;

If you have a clever mind,

Perhaps the Ravenclaw of wisdom,

Those who are wise and learned are difficult to imitate,

They will always meet like-minded people there;

Maybe you'll go into Stetelin,

You may be able to share your friendship here,

The wizards here are always ambitious,

Show your edge at all costs.

Come put me on! Don't be afraid of getting lost!

Don't panic!

You're safe and sound with me

Because I'm a magic hat with thoughts!

……

Shevin was sure that few of the freshmen cared about what the Sorting Hat was singing, and they were all nervous, staring at the many seniors sitting at the four long tables.

The students sitting at the long table also watched the performance of the new students with great interest, as if they saw from them what they were about to be separated; The professors were also very happy to appreciate the expressions of the young wizards, and from time to time they talked to the people around them and laughed.