Unfortunately, most of the little wizards on the boat did not have time to admire Hogwarts Castle in the rain. The cold rain made them shiver.
"Why did the first-year students take a boat to cross the river?" Albert retracted his gaze and looked at the three people on the same boat whose teeth were chattering due to the cold.
"No, I don't know, and I don't want to know at all."
"Me too, it's so cold." The twins also echoed, they are almost freezing to death now, who is in the mood to pay attention to these things.
Albert couldn't help but shake his head. He knew something about the boat crossing ceremony. This was actually a boat that allowed the new students who came to Hogwarts to take the same route that the four founders took when they came to Hogwarts Castle.
Why there are four people in a group actually represents the original four founders. It is similar to a kind of inheritance ceremony, so that the students who come here can feel the excitement and joy of the founders, and at the same time remember the hardships of the founders in establishing the school.
But, until now, how many people really understand this?
Hagrid, who guided them across the lake, probably didn't even know.
However, not many students care about these things anymore.
"Be careful, keep your head down!" Hagrid shouted loudly.
The freshmen quickly bowed their heads after hearing this.
The boat took them through the cliff and headed to the dock below the castle.
"It's really annoying. I hate rain." One of the twins put his arms around his shoulders and sneezed.
Everyone was soaked all over and shaking to the point of sifting chaff.
"How did you do it?" Li Jordan asked in surprise. He found that the rain did not wet Albert's robe and peaked hat.
"A simple magic." Albert noticed the eyes of others looking over and explained softly.
"Okay, everyone, follow me." Hagrid held the oil lamp and led the new students up a gravel path to the lawn below the castle. In front of them was a set of stone steps.
Oak door leading to the castle.
A witch in emerald green robes stood in front of the oak door. Albert knew her. She was Professor McGonagall who had been to Albert's house.
"Thank you, Hagrid, leave the new students to me." Professor McGonagall looked at the embarrassed new students, and Albert felt the corners of her mouth twitching.
This is not surprising at all. The appearance of the new students can no longer be described as embarrassed. Almost everyone was soaked in the rain, and their bodies were still covered with mud.
"Freshmen, all come with me."
Professor McGonagall led the freshmen into the castle, and Albert followed the team, looking around at this thousand-year-old castle.
"That's Professor McGonagall, the head of Gryffindor. Percy said Professor McGonagall is very strict." George whispered.
"Oh, I met her once. My sister really liked Professor McGonagall's trick of turning the teacup into a mouse." Albert's attention was focused on the stone wall. He always wondered whether those blazing torches were the eternal treasures.
fire.
It is said that there is a kind of fairy fire that can burn forever, which fits the scene before us.
"Let's go, what are you looking at?" Fred pushed Albert gently and urged in a low voice.
"I'm wondering what kind of magic fire it is. It must not be an ordinary flame." If there is no smoke, it means that it is not an ordinary flame.
Fred opened his mouth, not knowing what to say for a moment.
Albert plans to find out these things in the future. This castle has many secrets worth exploring.
After Albert came up with the idea of exploring the castle, a task suddenly popped up on the panel:
Thousand-year-old school: Hogwarts.
Hogwarts is an ancient and mysterious magic school that has existed for thousands of years. This ancient castle hides countless unknown secrets. As a curious secret explorer, you should not let it go like this.
Opportunity to explore Hogwarts Castle and find hidden secrets before graduation.
Current progress: 1%.
Rewards 1,000-100,000 experience points and 1-10 skill points.
"What the fuck!" Albert couldn't help but cursed in his heart. He was almost shocked, right?
This is definitely the most impressive mission he has ever seen.
Does this force me to become a nocturnal maniac?
It seems that mastering the Disguise Curse must be put on the agenda in advance. Albert began to think about how to obtain the Disguise Curse spell.
The freshmen were led into the branch waiting room by Professor McGonagall. There was not much space inside, and everyone was crowded together.
"Welcome to Hogwarts," Professor McGonagall said in her opening words according to the annual tradition. "The opening banquet is about to begin, but before you go to the restaurant to sit down, you must first determine which school you are entering.
College…”
Such as the leadership speech in the previous life: I said a few words here, and then talked about it for more than half an hour. Although Professor McGonagall was not so exaggerated, he still spoke for more than ten minutes.
Albert's words to Professor McGonagall can be summarized into three points: accommodation, branching and college cup.
After explaining the usual Hogwarts instructions, Professor McGonagall asked all the new students to line up and let her clean up the water and mud on their bodies.
As the deputy dean of the school, Professor McGonagall would never tolerate freshmen entering the hall like this. This embarrassing appearance is simply a disgrace to Hogwarts.
The freshmen were all lining up, hoping to dry their clothes as soon as possible. The humidity and cold made them uncomfortable.
"Is this a sardine squeeze?" Albert looked at the group of freshmen with interest, took a step back, and took the initiative to stay behind the team. The rain did not have much impact on him.
Professor McGonagall moved very quickly, skillfully using the descaling and drying spells. It only took a few minutes, and soon it was Albert's turn.
She glanced at Albert a little surprised, and then cast the same spell on him. Her clothes immediately became dry and warm, and the mud splashed on her boots and pants disappeared.
"Now, please stay quiet." Professor McGonagall said loudly, "I will come to pick you up when the other side is ready."
After Professor McGonagall left the room, everyone was whispering about the sorting.
"How to sort them?"
"How can they accurately place everyone into the right college?"
"Maybe some kind of test needs to be done."
When it comes to testing, everyone is very nervous.
Looking at this scene, Albert suddenly wanted to laugh. He somewhat understood why others were unwilling to tell the freshmen how to sort the schools.
What a bunch of bad guys!
"Are you not nervous at all? I'm Aria Spinnet." A girl came over to talk to her, and Albert gave her a hand earlier.
Of course, the girl came to talk to him, probably because of Albert's calmness, no matter how he looked, he looked like he knew the secret of the branch.
In fact, she guessed correctly.
"As long as I don't go to Slytherin, I can accept it." Albert shrugged. He didn't reveal the meaning of the sorting ceremony at all. It was actually interesting to see the nervous faces of the freshmen.
Okay, Albert admits that he does have some bad tastes.