Chapter 563: Campus Check-in
The last day of October is a Saturday, and in general, students get up late for breakfast. Today, however, things are a little different, and most of the young wizards wake up earlier than the usual weekend. As the little wizards hurried downstairs to the foyer, they were shocked to find that the costume in the auditorium had changed again.
Above the auditorium, a swarm of live bats flew around the enchanted ceiling, hundreds of tiny people carved out of pumpkins squinted at every corner, and the surrounding walls were covered with colorful Halloween decorations.
The little wizard suddenly realized that today was Halloween.
In the past, Halloween celebrations have always been exciting and exciting, but this year, the festival had to make way for the grand triwizard tournament.
Few people lingered in the front of the auditorium, the pumpkins the size of a small house that Hagrid had made with an expansion charm, and one by one the little wizards who rushed downstairs gathered around the foyer, excitedly pointing at Fred and George, who were about to carry out a great experiment.
"Why do they think they can do it?"
Hermione commented on Fred and George, who were eager to try Fred and George, in an obvious tone.
"Age-booster - it's ridiculous to think that Professor Dumbledore would be deceived by such a trick!"
Harry was also looking forward to the outcome, and after hearing Hermione's nagging, he said fairly,
"I'm willing to bet that the students who made such an attempt were not Fred and George, and once they became warriors, they would immediately show their face in the wizarding world and get a large sum of Galleons, and not many people could resist the temptation."
"yes, Dumbledore is amazing--"
Hermione seemed dissatisfied with Harry's statement, and she frowned at Harry, while Ron stared at his two older brothers with the same burning eyes.
"But that's why he's likely to be deceived by an age-enhancer, isn't it, wizards like him usually only think about who can crack his magic, and don't care about those little tricks-"
"You've analyzed it thoroughly, Ron--"
Hermione rolled her eyes and said sarcastically,
"But haven't you considered that if these little tricks really worked, and the warriors of Hogwarts were a minor wizard under the age of seventeen, then what should Professors Dumbledore and Bryan do to Beauxbatons and Durmstraang? You know, Hogwarts isn't the only candidate for Triwizard Tournament hosts, and they're definitely trying to make it happen. ”
Hermione's statement surprised both Harry and Ron, and to be honest, they hadn't taken it into account, and Harry was sure that Fred and George certainly hadn't taken it into account either.
"Should we stop them?"
After a moment's hesitation, Harry looked at Fred and George and said hesitantly.
Professor Dumbledore and Professor Blaine were the two wizards he respected the most, and if he could, Harry would certainly be happy to try to become a Hogwarts Champion, but if it came to the cost of making Professors Dumbledore and Bryan unable to deal with diplomacy, then he would rather be an honest spectator.
Ron shrunk his head weakly, looking at Fred and George with a little more calmness in his eyes, he had planned to try it if Fred and George's solution worked.
And now, after Hermione's reminder, considering Professor Blaine's kindness to their family, if becoming a warrior would put Professor Blaine in big trouble, then his mother would probably not wait for him to represent Hogwarts in the first project, and she would have dismantled him.
"Oh, I don't think so-" Hermione crossed her arms and watched the twins' behavior disapprovingly, "they'll be taught. Forget Professor Bryan's warnings. ”
"Now, in front of you, there is one of the famous natural attractions of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, the Black Lagoon, which is famous in the British wizarding world!"
In the early morning, the barren heat of the rising sun has not completely dispelled the mist on the lake, and as late autumn approaches, a row of willow trees droops and dark green willow branches sway rhythmically with the breeze.
Amosta was in high spirits—at least, from the looks it faced. In front of a group of visitors from Beauxbatons and Durmstrang, he introduced in an impassioned tone, completely ignoring the expressions of the group in front of him who were either drowsy or suspicious.
Early in the morning, Mr. Amosta Blaine rushed to Beauxbatons and Durmstrang and enthusiastically offered to introduce Hogwarts.
No one would pass up the opportunity to get up close and personal with the famous Amosta Blaine, not to mention that he would introduce them to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, which has a long history and is one of the most important in the history of magical education in the world.
Then, to everyone's surprise, Mr. Bryan pulled the group directly to the cold lakeshore and spoke for a long time to the unobstructed view of the lake.
Fleur in the crowd gritted her silver teeth as she glared at Amosta Blaine with indignation.
Originally, when she left Amosta's office last night, she still felt a little happy, after all, Dumbledore agreed to Amosta's request to lead her to visit Hogwarts, she thought it would be a good opportunity to be alone with Amosta, but unexpectedly, this man actually pulled a 'sightseeing group'!
"There are many aquatic creatures living under the Black Lagoon, such as mermaids, Grindellow. There is also a rare giant squid that, according to internal records, has lived in this area of Hogwarts since it was built, and it may even have dealt with the four great founders of Hogwarts! ”
This is interesting information, and many people cheered up and looked towards the lake, trying to try their luck at seeing the big squid.
"Alright, gentlemen, ladies, follow in my footsteps, and we're now going to visit another sight to see on the Hogwarts campus!"
Amosta clapped his hands vigorously as he walked past the Beauxbatons students huddled together to resist the cold wind, pretending not to see Fleur glaring angrily at him with a delicately dressed and cute little girl.
"Beat the willow!"
Amosta led the group across the lawn to the edge of the other side of the field, and pointed to the big tree that felt threatened by too many people approaching, so it wrenched its wicker in a frustrated manner.
"It's a very valuable magical plant, it's very demanding on the environment, and in general, it can only survive in areas with plenty of magic, and as far as I know, it's the only one in the UK, of course--"
Amosta hooked his fingers, causing a large patch of moss to float at his feet, slowly drifting towards the beating willow.
Syllable!
After the sound of the chirp that cut through the space, there was a short, crisp whipping, and the large moss scattered like mud under the heavy blow of the beating willow, and the debris crackled like raindrops and smashed into a kind of onlooker.
"As you can see, it's dangerous—"
Looking at the guests who were surprised and screamed one after another, Amosta's voice was a little more solemn,
"You're about to spend a whole year at Hogwarts, so I must remind you that in your free time, don't be curious about it, every year, there are always a few new students who try to use it to prove their skills, and as for the fate of these new students, you can consult with the Hogwarts school doctor, Madam Pomfrey--"
(End of chapter)