Chapter 147: The Distant Train
"Why did you suddenly think to go to Durmstrang?"
Smith's expression suddenly became very strange, and he asked in a low voice.
"Dumbledore informed me, and he asked me if I was going, and I agreed." Norin said casually, and then raised his eyebrows suspiciously, "What's the matter, your face is so strange?" ”
"Nothing."
Smith tugged at the corners of his mouth and smiled, burying his head in the fried chicken on his plate.
There was a slight commotion in the auditorium, and for most of the young wizards, the exchange of the two schools was still a very new thing, and they didn't know much about Durmstrang. They inevitably have anticipation for the upcoming Durmstrang Wizard next semester.
As for Nolin...... Aside from his friends, no one else felt that anything would change in the school after he was gone.
"Next, it's time for the College Cup award ceremony."
Dumbledore said with a smile, "The specific scores for each house are as follows: fourth place, Hufflepuff, three hundred and sixty-five points. Third place, Gryffindor, three hundred and eighty points. Second place, Slytherin, 420 points. First place, that's right, Ravenclaw - six hundred and thirty-eight points. ”
At the Ravenclaw table, a thunderous burst of cheers and screams.
Professor Flitwick smiled and stroked his beard vigorously. Ravenclaw has won two consecutive championships, and he has a lot of face as a dean.
"yes, good performance." Dumbledore said, looking back, "But the recent thing has to happen too." ”
Ravenclaw's cheers paused, and a sense of foreboding welled up in his heart. Norlin pouted, this eccentric old man was going to cheat Gryffindor.
Sure enough, Dumbledore's voice echoed through the Great Hall:
"First of all, Mr. Weasley...... He played a wonderful game of wizarding chess, and I had to add fifty points to Gryffindor......"
Ron grinned and smiled stupidly, the mentality of the other houses was suddenly a little unbalanced, when will you be able to play chess and add points?
"Second, Miss Granger...... She used her ingenuity to win fifty points for Gryffindor. ”
The little wizards looked at each other with question marks on their faces. Dumbledore didn't explain why, but only gave a general statement, which caused the displeasure of many young wizards.
However, the expressions of the deans were not unusual, as if whatever the principal said was what he said, and he obeyed his orders...... Oh, except for Snape, his displeasure was clearly written on his face.
The Gryffindors looked ecstatic, Dumbledore had already added a hundred points to them! Add a little more......
"Third, Harry Potter ......" Dumbledore paused as he looked around the Great Hall, which fell silent for a moment.
"He's shown amazing courage and guts, and for that I'm going to add 80 points to Gryffindor."
Snape's face twitched visibly.
The noise in the auditorium was deafening. That's one hundred and eighty points! It has already overtaken Slytherin in one fell swoop and moved to second place.
The little lions stared at Dumbledore wistfully, expecting him to continue to add points to Gryffindor. Dumbledore, however, smiled and said:
"So, Gryffindor's score is still not enough to compete for first place. Well, this year's House Cup is still won by Ravenclaw. ”
The Ravenclaws let go of their hearts and reveled in their back-to-back House trophies.
Professor McGonagall had a happy look on her face. Although I didn't win the championship, it was a pleasure to move up to second place.
He raised his glass towards the professorship, and Dumbledore smiled and raised his glass to each other.
The next day was the day of departure. The little wizards got up early in the morning and arrived at the station with their luggage.
Norlin, Smith, the Twins, Zhang Qiu, Elena, and Ruth Ryan occupy a compartment to themselves.
"So, we haven't seen you for more than a year?"
Zhang Qiu blinked, looked at Norin, and asked seriously.
"If nothing else, it should be." Norin smiled and said, "So next year's first grade depends on which of you two can win." ”
Zhang Qiu snorted, and Elena glanced at him, and then whispered to Ruth Ryan.
The twins and Smith are playing wizard cards in a heated manner, and the loser has to set off fireworks in the car.
"Do you have any plans for the summer?"
George thought about the wizard card in his mouth, thought for a long time, and said casually.
"After eating, sleeping, and eating at home, what other plans can I have." Smith said, keeping his eyes on his movements, "Don't try to fool me, I'll keep watching you." ”
"When will a pig be able to enter Ravenclaw?" Fred scoffed mercilessly, and George quickly switched cards as Smith glared at Fred.
"Don't listen to Smith, he's still studying hard in the dorm."
Nolin said that this is not groundless, and Smith's enthusiasm for learning this semester is much higher than last semester.
"By the way, Norin, are you still coming to live in the Burrow this year? Mom said she was welcome. ”
George shrugged noncommittally and said aloud, "And they miss you so much." ”
"Me...... I'm not going. ”
Norin turned his head to look out the window, his eyes reflecting the scenery on the side of the road, "Say hello to Mr. Weasley and Molly for me." I'm planning to go out for a walk during the holidays. ”
"That's a bit of a pity...... Anyway, the Burrow welcomes you at any time. ”
George and Fred said regretfully, and Patsy's figure flashed outside the carriage.
Patsy is scolding the Slytherin junior wizards who are playing with wolf's tooth flying saucers on the train, which Patsy takes the opportunity to confiscate.
Fred suddenly became interested, and said quietly, "Hey, you know, Patcy has been a bit tired of your Ravenclaw prefect lately, that Penelope Crivet. ”
"Sister Penelope?"
Zhang Qiu frowned suspiciously, "You mean...... Are they together? ”
"Eight or nine is not far from ten." George smiled mysteriously and looked out of the carriage to make sure Patsy wasn't eavesdropping before he said, "According to credible eyewitnesses, the two of them were secretly kissing in an empty classroom......
A well-timed cry of excitement erupted in the carriage, and a quiet but heated discussion began. They are all twelve or thirteen years old, and everyone is unfamiliar with this topic and is very interested.
Norlin leaned back in his chair, not participating in their gossip, with a slouched smile on his lips. Elena sat beside him, her hair casually draped, and a few strands of hair inadvertently landed on Nolin's shoulders.
The train spewed smoke and sped off into the distance.