Once everyone was seated, Kyle closed the door, and the carriage staggered forward, but it was a little slow, and soon fell far behind the other carriages.

Kyle noticed that Thestrals, who was pulling the cart, turned his head suspiciously and looked at the carriage behind him, which looked like a fire dragon with question marks on it.

Ever since Quirrell had turned into a handful of dust in front of him, Kyle had been able to see the amazing beast as well.

Thestrals looked at the carriage carefully until he was sure that there was no difference from before, then he snorted and continued to walk forward.

In the carriage, Kyle had already briefly told Connor and the others about the previous events, including what Lupin said to him.

"No wonder ......," Cedric said, touching his chin, "that Professor Lupin, instead of stopping you from selling those things, helped you keep order together."

Looks like he should have known about the Dementors being stationed at the school in the future.

If badges do that way, that's a good thing for most students. ”

"Wait, what did you just say?" George interrupted him abruptly, "Dementors...... Going to school? ”

His voice was a little sharp.

"yes, didn't Percy tell you before?" Cedric nodded, "He said it when he was in the prefect's box.

The professor asked us to reassure the students, especially the first-year students, as much as possible and find ways to help them overcome their fears. ”

"Are we going to have a class with the Dementors next?" Ginny's face became paler.

She still vividly remembered the biting cold that the Dementors had brought when they entered the box.

If they were in the classroom, they might not even be able to pick up a quill, let alone listen to the professor.

"Of course not." Cedric hurriedly waved his hand and explained, "They will only guard every entrance to the school and will not enter the castle." ”

The others were relieved.

Qiu glared at him angrily, "Remember to talk about the main points in the future." ”

Fred and George were on the sidelines, counting Cedric.

They were all going to turn around and go home, after all, a castle with Dementors was doomed to be no fun, and even staying here would be a waste of time.

Cedric saw that everyone else looked indignant, and he also understood that there was something wrong with what he had just said, so he quickly bowed his head and admitted his mistake.

As if to corroborate his words.

As the carriage staggered toward the school gates, they saw two more terrifying dementors with hoods, one standing guard at the door.

As I passed by them, there was a chilling feeling in the carriage.

It wasn't until the carriage passed through the middle of the gate and accelerated down the ramp to the castle that the feeling gradually dissipated.

After a few minutes, the carriage finally stopped.

Kyle was the last to get out of the car, returning the space inside to its original state, and at the same time took out a pack of Motra jerky and fed it to Thestrals, who were puffing and panting.

It's kind of overtime pay.

Pulling eight people at a time is also a big job for Thestrals.

They were the last of them, and the others had already entered the castle, and Hagrid's tall figure could be seen faintly on the path not far away.

"A new life is coming." Kyle said, "Let's get in there." ”

Several people stepped up the stone steps and walked quickly towards the castle.

Professor Sprout stood in the doorway, waited for them to enter, and then closed the castle door.

"Remember to hurry up next time." She said casually: "Let's go to the auditorium, the opening banquet is about to start." ”

To the right, the door of the auditorium was open, and on the enchanted ceiling, there was a dark, cloudy sky that looked a little oppressive.

It seems that except for the first year, the weather is very bad every time there is a school banquet after that.

Several people parted at the door of the auditorium and walked to the long tables of their respective colleges.

Soon, the new students also arrived, led by Professor Sprout, into the auditorium.

The Sorting Hat, as before, was placed on the triangular bench by Professor Flitwick and began to sing the song he had spent a year composing.

He chose the style of country music this time, and with those strange lyrics, it was surprisingly good.

It's just that there aren't many people listening to it.

Dementors became the hottest topic, and almost everyone was discussing what was happening on the train.

"Kyle, is it true?"

By the time the Sorting Hat finished singing and began to sort out, Mikel's head leaned over and asked curiously, "They all said that you drove away the Dementors in the car and saved Harry Potter by the way." ”

"Chase away the Dementors? Who do you listen to. ”

"Susan Burns."

"She said she saw you push the Dementor to the car window with your wand, and went to his box after Potter passed out, after which he woke up. ”

Kyle remembered that Susan Burns was also a Hufflepuff, and Harry was a girl who liked to join in the fun, and her ability to gather information was also superb.

If you want to ask questions related to the exam, she may not know, or even know about it. But ask who quarreled with whom, or who was put in confinement by the professor for making a mistake...... The girl said that she would not bring the same for two hours.

Kyle reckoned that she should have been in a nearby box when he tried to get rid of the Dementors, and happened to see it.

"Nothing." He shook his head and explained, "The Dementors left the train after completing their mission, and Harry was saved by the new Defence Against the Dark Arts professor, so it has nothing to do with me. ”

"That's right."

Mikel looked a little disappointed, "It's a pity, if you had chased away the Dementors and saved Potter again, maybe you could have won the Order of the Merlin Order again." ”

"If only that were the case." Kyle laughed and said, "And it's not that easy to get the Order of the Order of the Merlin. ”

"At least 50 points." Mikel said.

Kyle shrugged, he didn't think so.

The Dementors went to search for Blake on the train, which was an order from the Ministry of Magic, and if he drove him away, let alone give him extra points...... It would be nice not to be troubled by the people from the Ministry of Magic.

"Hufflepuff!"

At this moment, the sound of the Sorting Hat was heard around me.

The first freshman was assigned to Hufflepuff.

Kyle clapped along with the others, and Mikel stood up, warmly welcoming the slightly shy freshman.

I don't know if the sorting hat also knew what happened on the train and wanted the students to have a sumptuous dinner quickly, but this year's branch went exceptionally smoothly, and it ended in less than half an hour.

On average, it only took about 20 seconds for each person, which can be said to be quite efficient.

When the last student was assigned to Ravenclaw, Professor Flitwick left the auditorium from the side with his sorting hat and triangular stool.

Dumbledore then stood up.

"Welcome!"

He looked at the whole class with a smile, the candlelight shining on his beard, "Welcome back to Hogwarts!" I have a few things to tell you, and one of them is very important, so I think it's better to say it while you're still awake......"

Dumbledore cleared his throat and continued, "Our school currently has several Dementors sent by the Ministry of Magic on official business, as you may already know, as they searched the Hogwarts Express.

I must make it clear that no one can leave the school without permission while they are there, and no tracks, tricks, or disguises can fool the Dementors......"

When Dumbledore was speaking on the stage, the auditorium was eerily quiet, and many people thought of the two Dementors standing guard when they passed by the school gates.

According to Dumbledore, they would all be there until Black was caught.

Some people suddenly become nervous when they think about the experience on the train.

"Let's change the subject to something a little more pleasant."

After talking about the Dementors, Dumbledore's expression became less serious, and he smiled again, "First of all, Professor Lupin, who readily agreed to fill the void of Defence Against the Dark Arts......"

"And Rubeus Hagrid, who will succeed Professor Kettleburn, who retired last semester, as your new Conservation Magical Creatures teacher......"

Because of the Dementors, everyone was worried, and the two new professors introduced to Dumbledore only slapped their hands very perfunctorily.

For most students, neither of these subjects is very important, especially Defence Against the Dark Arts...... Professors in the year, classes and reading, everyone is the same.

Fortunately, the applause of Hufflepuff and Gryffindor was quite enthusiastic, and the scene was not so cold.

"Hagrid has always wanted to be a professor...... "Cedric clapped his hands happily, "and he succeeded!" ”

"yes." Kyle said with a smile.

He looked at the guest of honor, where Hagrid was wiping his eyes with a tablecloth.

(End of chapter)