Admiral of Hogwarts

This path is not only narrow but also steep. Even if Hugo uses the fluorescent flashing spell to illuminate the path under his feet, it is only slightly easier to walk, but many places are still slippery and stumbling. On the other hand, Veneto and Firefly may have better balance because they have been at sea all year round, so they are much more stable than others on the same road when walking such a bad road.

In addition to Hugo, Veneto and Firefly also lighted their wands. This also inspired other little wizards, and many of them who had previewed the textbook also lit up their wands.

Although there is magic lighting, it can barely illuminate the small area under the feet. There are still towering black shadows on both sides of the road, which may look like dense forests. Because of the rugged road, there was basically no one talking along the way. Only one or two sobs from unknown sources could be heard.

"Turning this corner, you will soon see Hogwarts for the first time." Hagrid called back. Then there was a loud "oh" and a black lake suddenly opened at the end of the narrow path. On the high hillside on the other side of the lake stands a majestic castle with towering spiers and windows twinkling under the stars.

Hugo also exclaimed like a country bumpkin. Although he had seen this scene more than once in the movie in his previous life, Hugo could still feel it when Hogwarts Castle really appeared in front of him. My own extremely excited mood.

"Each boat can't have more than four people," Hagrid said loudly, pointing to a group of boats moored on the shore. Hugo and the four of them got on a boat together. After sitting on the boat, Hagrid's voice came in again. In everyone's ears. "Have you all boarded the ship? It's easy to move forward."

A group of small boats immediately sailed forward across the mirror-like lake, without oars or sails. However, none of the freshmen on the ship paid attention to this at this time. Instead, they were silent and stared at the huge castle high into the sky.

Hugo was no exception, but when he looked at the castle that was getting bigger and bigger in his field of vision, he was still thinking about the rule that Hagrid just said that a boat cannot hold more than four people.

It is not difficult to understand the rule that a boat cannot exceed four people. After all, the rugged path taken by the freshmen and the crossing of the Black Lake are all to pay tribute to the four giants who built the school back then, so there are restrictions. It is normal to have a maximum of several people on a small boat.

However, Hugo was a little curious about how these boats used to determine the number of people sitting on them. According to his observations, these boats were suitable for younger first-year students to accommodate five or six people at a time. So it is definitely not calculated based on the carrying weight.

"I think the number of people on the boat should be determined by the total number of magic powers of the people sitting on the boat." Veneto's voice sounded in Hugo's mind. "After all, wizards generally like to rely on magic to calculate many things to show their specialness, and have you noticed that these ships are very similar to other ships?"

"You're talking about the boat where Voldemort used to hide the locket." Hugo always felt a sense of familiarity after seeing these boats, but it wasn't all the feeling of a movie scene from his previous life coming true. But now Hugo realized it immediately after Veneto reminded him.

"That's right." Veneto said slightly proudly. "Don't you think the boats in the two places are very similar? And according to the original author and many sources, Voldemort has always had a special affection for Hogwarts. So he was deeply impressed by this small boat that took him into the school. , and even subconsciously imitated these boats to create that boat where he hid his Horcrux."

"This is just a guess, and it may not be true." Although Hugo said this, he subconsciously believed that this was the case.

"Everyone, lower your heads." At this time, Hagrid's voice came from the front and interrupted Hugo's thinking. Hugo lowered his head subconsciously, only to discover that the secret hole behind the ivy curtain covering the cliff was actually It was quite big, and among so many people on the boat, only Hagrid himself had to bow his head.

Following this tunnel, everyone arrived at a place similar to an underground dock, and then climbed onto a ground of gravel and pebbles. After waiting for a few minutes, everyone climbed up a tunnel in the rock under the light of Hagrid's lantern and arrived at a flat, damp grassland in the shadow of the castle. Then they climbed the stone steps together and arrived in front of a huge oak door.

"Everyone is here." After confirming for the last time that everyone was here, Hagrid raised a huge fist and knocked on the castle door three times. The door immediately opened to the left and right, and then a man wearing emerald green A tall black-haired witch in robes stood in front of the door. This is Professor McGonagall who visited Granger's house before.

This was a very serious-looking professor, so when she appeared it was like a cold wind swept through the entire foyer. The first-year students who were chirping just now suddenly shut their mouths and even lowered their breathing.

"First year, Professor McGonagall." Hagrid said.

"Thank you, Hagrid. Leave it to me to take over when you get here." Professor McGonagall nodded. Then she watched the big man walk past her towards the auditorium.

Hagrid seemed to be leaving in a hurry, because to normal people, a very serious colleague would often give people a sense of oppression. Not to mention that he used magic several times in violation of regulations during the holiday. Among them, the method of conjuring a pig's tail on Dudley's butt clearly violated the law, so he felt guilty and after seeing Professor McGonagall, he simply handed over and hurried to the auditorium. .

However, Mag probably didn't know these things, so she opened the door wide to reveal the hall behind the door as in previous years. This hall, which should be the foyer, is quite large, and the ceiling is so high that the ceiling is almost invisible. Hugo felt that this foyer alone could fit into his two-story building.

In addition to being large, this foyer exudes a sense of understated luxury. Both sides of the foyer are made of stone walls, with blazing torches hung on them. On the front is a luxurious marble staircase leading directly to the upper floor.

The first years followed Professor McGonagall as they walked along the stone floor. Hugo could hear the hum of at least a few hundred people coming from the door on the right.

But Professor Mike did not open the door, but took them to a small empty room at the other end of the hall. Everyone rushed in, rubbing shoulders and gazing nervously at everything around them.

"Welcome to Hogwarts," Professor McGonagall said, "The opening banquet is about to begin, but before you go to the dining hall to sit down, you must first confirm which house you will enter.

"The sorting is a very important ceremony, because when you are in school, the college is like your home in Hogwarts. You have to take classes with other students in the college, stay in the college dormitories together, and live in the college dormitories together. Spend your free time in the common room.”

"The names of the four houses are: Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin. Each house has its own glorious history and has produced outstanding wizards and wizards. You are in Huo During Gewartz's studies, your excellent performance will earn your house points, and any violations will make your house lose points.At the end of the year, the house with the highest score will win the house cup, which is very high honor. I hope that no matter which college you are assigned to, you can win honor for the college."

"In a few minutes, the sorting ceremony will be held in front of the teachers and students of the whole school. I suggest that you tidy up yourselves and be more energetic while waiting."

When Professor McGonagall said this, she glanced at the first-year students and finally said: "I will come to pick you up when the other side is ready. Please keep quiet while waiting."

After saying that, Professor McGonagall turned and left the room.