Hogwarts School of the Dark Arts

After getting off the boat, passing through an upward tunnel in the rock, and passing through a meadow, the group finally came to the gate of the castle.

Every little wizard who came here looked a little embarrassed, their shoes were more or less stained with mud, and some even had mud on their robes, as if they had fallen.

"Are they all there?"

Hagrid shouted, as he had done several times along the way, especially when passing corners or shelters.

He was very responsible, but Xavier felt that those who were not present should not be able to tell him that they were not here, and since everyone was freshmen and unfamiliar with each other, I am afraid no one could help answer the question.

Fortunately, this time Hagrid counted the number of people carefully.

After confirming that it was correct, Hagrid knocked on the door. The door immediately opened, and a serious female wizard walked out of the door. I don't know how long she had been rehearsing inside the door.

"There are many first-year students, Professor McGonagall," Hagrid said.

"Thank you, Hagrid, let me pick you up when you get here."

"Ok."

After waving to Harry, Hagrid left alone, while Professor McGonagall waved her hand, and the huge door suddenly opened completely, revealing the spacious hall inside and the blazing torches around it.

"follow me."

Professor McGonagall said simply before turning and walking towards the castle, and the little wizards quickly followed.

Following Professor McGonagall through the hall to a small room at the end, everyone was at a loss.

"Welcome to Hogwarts,"

Professor McGonagall said after the last person came in.

"The school-opening banquet is about to begin, but before you go to the dining room, you must first confirm which college you are entering.

Sorting is an important ceremony because your house is like your home at Hogwarts while you are at school.You will attend classes with other students in the college, live together in the college dormitories, and spend your free time together in the college common room. "

Professor McGonagall's speech was not very fast, but it was very coherent. It was obvious at a glance that this was not the first time he had said this rhetoric, nor had he memorized it in a short period of time, but that he had already practiced it for a long time.

"Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry has four houses: Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and Slytherin.

Each academy has its own glorious history and has produced outstanding wizards and witches.

During your time at Hogwarts, your outstanding performance will earn your house extra points, while any irregularities will cause your house to lose points.At the end of the year, the college with the highest score receives the College Cup, which is a high honor.

I hope that no matter which college you are assigned to, you will bring glory to the college. "

I try not to lose all my college points.

Xavier thought silently in his heart.

Just kidding, if you finally get to Hogwarts, if you don’t explore it, especially Hogwarts at night, wouldn’t it be like coming here in vain? !

"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."

As soon as Professor McGonagall finished speaking, the little wizards suddenly became nervous and quickly checked their clothes. They felt as if they were about to perform on stage, as if they were on stage for the first time.

"You guys wait here for a moment. I will come to pick you up when the other side is ready. Please keep quiet then."

After saying that, Professor McGonagall turned and left, seemingly to make arrangements there.

"How is sorting done? On what basis? Exams?" Harry asked.

"It would be too unmagical to take an exam. It shouldn't be an exam," Xavier said.

Harry was relieved to hear that he didn't have to take the exam, but he still asked Ron worriedly, but Ron couldn't tell him why.

Just when everyone was nervous about the next sorting, suddenly, more than 20 translucent pearl-white ghosts appeared on one side of the wall. Instantly, the room was like dozens of teapots boiling water at the same time. scream.

It almost scared the ghosts who had just appeared out of their wits.

Fortunately, Professor McGonagall came back at this time. She stopped the panicked students and briefly introduced the ghosts. It turned out that these ghosts were students of Hogwarts before they were alive, and they were the seniors of the new students.

When they heard that it was their senior, the little wizards suddenly became less nervous.

"Okay, now, you all line up in a row and follow me." Professor McGonagall arranged.

Originally, everyone was standing scattered in the room, and after the commotion just now, everyone was even more spread out. Suddenly, they had to queue up, and Xavier and Harry were separated.

Following the team, led by Professor McGonagall, they left the room and passed through the foyer and through a gorgeous double door, and everyone came to an auditorium.

There are four rows of long tables vertically in the auditorium, and there is also a long horizontal table at the end. At this moment, the five long tables are full of people, and the horizontal table at the end is obviously the professor's seat, because the people sitting at the back are all sitting there. He's an adult...at least that's what he looks like.

Above, thousands of candles illuminated the entire auditorium. As the candlelight flickered, hundreds of pairs of eyes stared at the newcomers at the same time.

Xavier was relatively calm, but the little girl in front of him was visibly shaking.

Following Professor McGonagall through the long aisle, Professor McGonagall took a somewhat worn-looking pointed wizard hat and placed it on a stool.

Professor McGonagall turned around and pressed her hands down to signal everyone to be quiet - in fact, the auditorium was already very quiet at this moment, and no one was making any noise.

Under the gaze of everyone, the brim of the old wizard hat suddenly cracked a wide slit, opening and closing like a mouth. Then, the hat began to sing:

"You may think I'm not beautiful, but don't judge people by their appearance, if you can find a hat more beautiful than me, I can eat myself.

You can make your bowler hats black and shiny, and your silk top hats smooth and crisp. I am the Hogwarts test hat, which is naturally much taller than your hats.

No thought hidden in your mind can escape the golden eyes of the devil hat!Put it on and let me try it on, and I will tell you which college you should be assigned to.

You may belong to Gryffindor, where there is bravery buried deep in the heart. Their courage, courage and boldness make Gryffindor outstanding.

You may belong to Hufflepuff, where the people are upright and loyal, and Hufflepuff students are tough and honest, and are not afraid of hard work.

If you have a shrewd mind, you may enter the wise old Ravenclaw, where wise and knowledgeable people will always meet their colleagues.

Maybe you will enter Slytherin, and you may make sincere friends here, but those cunning and insidious people will use any means to achieve their goals.

Come and wear me! Don’t be afraid! Don’t panic!

In my hands (although I don't even have a hand) you are absolutely safe, for I am a thinking magic hat!"