Hogwarts from another world

Chapter 12 Sorting Ceremony (2 in 1, please recommend)

Such a scene is really embarrassing.

Miss Hermione Granger retracted her hand and looked away.

Matthew looked at the last boy on the boat with some curiosity. He always looked down at the lake, looking very introverted.

Silence.

Eleven boats cut across the calm lake, among which Professor Kettleburn was sitting alone on a boat, leading the team from the front.

All the boats are powered by magic and drive automatically, without the need for them to paddle.

The children raised their heads and stared at the huge castle towering into the clouds; as they came to the foot of the cliff where the castle was located, the castle seemed to tower majestically above their heads.

A thousand years ago, the four founders of Hogwarts rowed a small boat together and came to Hogwarts along this road; so according to tradition, every first-year student of Hogwarts New students have to go through this route all over again.

The journey lasted about a quarter of an hour, and they landed at an underground dock covered with ivy curtains.

With their feet on the cobblestone ground, illuminated by the lantern on Professor Kettleburn's prosthetic leg, they climbed a steep path up the mountain and finally arrived on a flat grassy area in the belly of the castle.

Everyone climbed up a stone staircase and finally gathered in front of a huge oak door.

"Is everyone here?" Professor Kettleburn counted the crowd again: "Very good"

He raised his prosthetic leg and knocked lightly on the oak door.

They didn't wait long. The oak door opened quickly, revealing a witch wearing a black trench coat and a pointed wizard hat on her head.

She looked serious, giving people the impression that she was not easy to deal with.

"First-year student, Professor Rozier." Professor Kettleburn pointed at the crowd and said.

"Okay, thank you, Silvanus, leave the rest to me." The witch replied.

She waved her hand gently, and the door suddenly opened. The crowd that had been huddled together quickly turned into a queue of two people parallel to each other under the control of invisible forces.

Matthew and Neville were in a row, and behind them were Hermione and the kid with glasses.

"Please follow me," said the witch, without any smile on her face.

After saying that, she walked directly in front of the queue, leading the way for the new students with elegant steps.

"Is she Principal Rosier?" Hermione Granger lowered her voice: "Oh my god, she is so young, she looks no more than thirty years old."

Neville turned back and whispered: "Don't be fooled by the appearance. It is said that Professor Rosier is older than my grandma."

"What kind of magic is it? It's so amazing." Miss Granger's voice sounded extremely excited.

"Don't whisper." A cold voice sounded from the front of the queue. Professor Rosier turned around, her eyes resting on Hermione and Neville for a second each.

The two of them immediately lowered their heads in fear.

They walked on the marble floor. Behind the wall on the right, a faint buzzing sound could be heard. Other students must have arrived in the auditorium. Professor Rosier took the first-year students to the end of the passage, into a small empty room. Everyone was rubbing shoulders and crowded. together.

"Welcome to Hogwarts." Professor Rosier also stopped. Her sharp eyes scanned a circle of people: "It's an honor to see you here, and an honor to accompany you in your growth. The next seven years You will all spend your time at Hogwarts. The castle of Hogwarts will be like your home, protecting you and guiding you in the direction of your life. At the same time, every student of Hogwarts, You must all fulfill the seven-year compulsory education at Hogwarts. This is your responsibility and obligation."

Professor Rosier's voice was very clear, but most of the students around her seemed a little distracted. Maybe only Matthew and Hermione were listening carefully to her words.

"The opening banquet is about to begin, but before you enter the auditorium and take your seats, you must determine which house you are about to enter. The sorting ceremony will be a very important ceremony. The four houses are: Gryffindor and Hufflepuff. , Ravenclaw and Slytherin. Each house has its glorious history and the outstanding wizards they have trained."

Professor Rozier briefly introduced matters related to the sorting ceremony. At the end, she said: "I will come back later to pick you up for the sorting ceremony. Please be quiet while waiting."

After speaking, she left the room.

Next to her, Hermione looked visibly relieved.

It seemed that Professor Rozier's previous presence oppressed her and made her breathless.

The students around him were all talking about what they needed to go through for the sorting ceremony.

"Don't worry, just put on a hat and it will assign you to the appropriate house in a few seconds." Neville explained to Matthew and Hermione in a low voice: "Very simple steps."

"Thank you" Matthew smiled at him.

And Hermione seemed to be mumbling something over there. If she raised her ears, she could vaguely hear what she was mumbling:

"Don't go to Gryffindor, don't go to Gryffindor, don't go to Gryffindor"

Professor Rosier returned soon.

"Follow me" she said simply.

They walked out of the room and through the foyer to a magnificent auditorium.

I have to say that the Great Hall of Hogwarts does look magnificent at this time.

On the walls on both sides, there were at least a thousand wall lamps and a thousand candles, making the entire auditorium crystal clear; the velvety black ceiling was twinkling with starlight; four long tables were neatly placed in the center of the auditorium. , hundreds of students were sitting around, and gleaming golden tableware was placed on the long table.

There is another long table on the stage at the top of the auditorium, with more than ten teachers sitting on it. Matthew's eyes swept around the long table on the rostrum, trying to find the face he saw on the chocolate frog picture before, but unfortunately he couldn't find it.

Professor Rosier waved his hand, and a small stool appeared in front of the first-year students, with a pointed wizard's hat placed on it.

The wizard's hat was covered with patches and looked dirty and worn.

At this time, the auditorium suddenly became silent, and then the hat twisted slightly, and a crack appeared on it, like a mouth.

It begins to sing:

"Welcome to Hogwarts,

I also hope you won’t regret coming here,

You may spend seven years of romantic time in this castle,

Or maybe it's just a waste of a lot of light and shadow here,

But please don’t forget,

The responsibilities and obligations that you need to bear.

A long time ago I had a new hat,

Hogwarts hadn't been built yet,

Under Muggle oppression and bullying,

The four founders of Noble Academy,

They gathered here.

Who is better at fighting than brave Gryffindor?

Perhaps his only true best friend is Slytherin,

Who is more proficient in magic than the wise Ravenclaw?

Probably the only Hufflepuff who was inseparable from her.

The same goal unites them,

That is to work hard for the future of the wizarding world,

They truly allow the knowledge of wizards to be passed down,

It also truly allows young wizards to survive on this land,

But the most sincere friendship will eventually come to an end,

The four great wizards eventually parted ways,

But the spirit they left behind lives on forever.

The direction outside the castle is changing dramatically,

No one can tell clearly about the future world.

The most dangerous moment may be coming,

What is before us may just be the dawn before darkness.

To maintain the continuation of the wizarding world,

Keep the magic mysterious,

Protect everything around you,

Maintain the warmth of this world.

You need to rely on us,

I also need to rely on you,

In the end, it still depends on you

I'm going to divide you into four colleges,

Because my duty cannot be changed.

But I must say a few more words,

That means living in harmony and uniting as one.

Let’s start sorting”

After the Sorting Hat finished singing, the whole auditorium burst into applause.

Hat bowed to each of the four long tables, and then became still.

Professor Rosier took a few steps forward, holding a piece of parchment in his hand:

"Whoever's name I call now will put on his hat, sit on the stool, and wait for sorting."

"Susan Bones"

A little girl with blond hair and some baby fat stumbled out of the queue. She put on her hat, which was just large enough to cover her eyes.

She sat down and after a moment

"Hufflepuff" shouted the hat.

People at the table on the far right began to applaud and cheer for Susan, welcoming her to their table.

"Teri Butt"

"Ravenclaw" the hat shouted again, and Terry quickly ran to the second long table on the left. All the Ravenclaws clapped, and several seniors shook hands with Terry as he joined them.

Mandy Blocher was also sorted into Ravenclaw, and she sat next to Terry.

And Millicent, became Slytherin's first freshman.

The first freshman in Gryffindor is Harry Evans.

That kid with glasses on the boat from before.

The sorting ceremony was still going on, and Matthew clearly realized that the specific students participating in the sorting were different from what he imagined.

For example, Miss Hannah Abbott, who was ranked number one and famous in her previous life, has mysteriously disappeared now.

There are also some new faces, such as the boy named Harry Evans.

The sorting ceremony continues:

"Hermione Granger."

Hermione almost ran to the stool and hurriedly put the hat on her head.

The Sorting Hat seemed to be struggling for a short period of time. After waiting for almost three minutes,

"Ravenclaw" the hat yelled.

Hermione was visibly relieved and a proud smile appeared on her face.

Next is

"Daphne Greengrass."

The silent girl who had met Matthew and his group before on the boat walked over nervously.

shouted Slytherin, almost as soon as the hat touched her hair.