Chapter Eighty-Three: The Academy Cup
The festivities continued into the evening.
Tonight is the last night at Hogwarts and the House Cup Awards Dinner.
Even if the winning points of the tournament were added, Gryffindor only finished third, but that didn't diminish their joy in the slightest.
"Ding, ding, ding!"
It was getting late, but the auditorium was brightly lit, and Professor McGonagall on the rostrum tapped her glasses lightly, signaling for silence.
Melda also stopped talking to the Gryffindors.
To be honest, he just wanted to see how Dumbledore was going to give Gryffindor extra points.
After all, the first grade boos: Quirrell, died a bit bizarrely, and was taken away by a luminous cannon, so naturally there was no subsequent breakthrough.
He wondered how Dumbledore could add points.
"Another year has passed!" Dumbledore said with some relief.
"Before I can indulge in these delicacies, I have to trouble everyone to listen to an old man's clichΓ©."
"What a wonderful year! I think your little brains must be richer than they used to be. β
"I would like to thank Professor Artoria Pendragon beside me, who was appointed to take over the position of Defence Against the Dark Arts professorship. She selflessly gave her knowledge and taught you. β
With that, Dumbledore bowed lightly to Artoria.
Then the hall burst into loud applause.
It was a full minute or two before Dumbledore motioned for everyone to rest their palms.
"Now let's move on to the House Cup ceremony, and if I'm not mistaken, fourth place is: Slytherin, one hundred and sixty-two points."
After saying that, there was a collective silence at the Slytherin table, they had won the House Cup for six consecutive years, and they didn't expect to lose so badly this semester.
"Third place is: Gryffindor, one hundred and ninety-eight points."
"Yay!" With that, the Gryffindors erupted in cheers.
The main thing is that the number is not important. Just be taller than the Slytherins.
"Second place: Hufflepuff, four hundred and nine."
Then a group of Hufflepuff badgers cheered loudly, and although they were only second this year, it was their best result in several years, and this score was worth celebrating.
"First place is: Ravenclaw, four hundred and thirty-one points!"
The auditorium was suddenly decorated with blue and silver decorations representing Ravenclaw. The silk flag flutters slowly. On the wall behind the guest of honour hung a huge banner depicting a Ravenclaw eagle.
And the whole Ravenclaw has been caught up in a sea of fun.
"yes, yes, the Ravenclaws are doing well." Dumbledore continued, "However, several things that have happened in the last month must also be counted. β
Coming, coming, Melda said to herself.
"First of all, Harry Potter, during the riots in the Forbidden Forest, he was willing to give his life to protect his classmates, this is a great spirit, let us sing his praises."
"For that, Gryffindor adds a hundred points."
"Yay!!"
The cheers of the Gryffindors nearly toppled the enchanted ceiling. But Dumbledore clearly wasn't over.
He continued: "Courage is sometimes not about charging into battle, it's about making the right choices when there is danger. β
"Ron Weasley didn't rush into the danger of his friend, but returned to the castle sensibly to inform the professors."
"For that, I add ten points to him."
Ron was unusually shy when he heard his name.
He was able to go back to the castle and inform the professor that Hermione had told him to go.
Strictly speaking, this credit should be Hermione's.
"Exceptional potions talent that turns great ideas into reality. It's been a long time since Hogwarts has had such a good young wizard. β
"Melda Corris. Remy's Kiss, the sparkling Remy's Kiss, two genius productions. Not only will he earn him a Knights of Merlin, but he will also share this year's Academy Special Contribution Award with Harry Potter. In recognition of the glory that the two gentlemen have earned for Hogwarts. β
"For this, Gryffindor adds one hundred and fifty points."
Suddenly, the noise at the Gryffindor table was deafening. The cheers had overshadowed the entire auditorium.
Because the students who calculated the score knew that Gryffindor was now four hundred and fifty-nine points, which had already surpassed Ravenclaw's four hundred and twenty-one points.
However, Melda had more doubts in her heart, when she would receive the Knight of Merlin.
Why didn't he know?
Besides, not to mention whether he is eligible for the Order of Merlin, Fudge will give him the medal in peace?
What do you think!
"Please be quiet!"
"Please be quiet, children."
Dumbledore gestured with a raised hand.
Not over yet?
Everyone's hearts were shocked, and they all fell silent.
The Gryffindors, in particular, really shut their mouths immediately, and the whole bench was silent.
At this time, they all looked at the principal with a pair of big eyes of expectation, just to hear what other bonus points they had.
Ay! I'm so good at spicy touching, I don't even know it!
"Finally, for the entire first-year Gryffindor wizards, but also for Melda, Hermione, Harry Potter, and Ron."
"Superior tactics, flawless execution, amazing application of magic."
"Yes, you have surprised me so much this year. If I think about me in the first grade, I'm afraid I'm not as good as you. Dumbledore spoke amazingly.
He bluntly said that he was not as good as Melda......
Ahem.
Speaking of which, the old principal of the first grade is in Liu Pi, can he rub the light cannon with his hands?
Hey!
"So, for the rising stars of Hogwarts, for the new hope of the wizarding world."
"I declare, Gryffindor plus two hundred !!"
As soon as Dumbledore's words fell, Melda really lost his voice.
Seriously, if anyone were standing outside the auditorium at this time, they would have wondered if Fred and George had detonated the magic bomb they had made in the auditorium.
The screams, wave after wave, wave after wave. It resounded through the roof, breaking through the sky.
"I think we need to make some small changes to the dΓ©cor here."
Dumbledore waved his hand, and the blue banner was immediately replaced by red, and the huge eagle was replaced by a majestic Gryffindor lion.
"Let's celebrate this moment!"
Six hundred and fifty-nine points, the Gryffindors made history.
This is probably the highest score at Hogwarts since the House Cup was held.
It was an exciting night, how unforgettable. Harley, in particular, was intoxicated by the vibe.
Melta could tell.
It would be a night she would never forget.
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