After Darth Zannah took the initiative to break the silence, Cedric, who had a faint expression on his face, quickly organized his words.
The next Hufflepuff boy prefect frowned and looked at the little silver-haired witch in front of the fireplace and asked: "We know that conflicts may arise, why should we fight back, provoke and expand like those reckless lions?
Disputes? Have you ever thought that for the sake of short-term vanity and satisfaction, your friends may be harmed?"
After a pause, as if he felt that his previous tone was a bit too harsh, Cedric's expression softened a little and he spoke earnestly to persuade.
"Elena, you are still very young. Maybe there are many things that are important to you now, but in fact, if you think about it afterwards, it is not a big deal. You know, many conflicts will usually be calm as long as one party takes the initiative to give in.
It’s over.”
Facing Cedric who patiently explained with a familiar expression, Elena couldn't help but raise her eyebrows and let out a noncommittal laugh.
"Yes Yes."
"When Slytherin mocked our bloodline, we gave in because we wanted to be kind; when Gryffindor mocked us as wimps, we endured because we had to be patient; when Ravenclaw despised us
When we are stupid, we accept it silently, after all, we are such gentle children...
"Of course, Senior Diggory. If I guess correctly, what you said should also come from our long-term friendship and gentleness, right?"
After a pause, although the silver-haired little witch still had a smile on her face, there was no longer any smile in her tone, "After all...if we want to continue the [tradition], every Hufflepuff needs to learn and get used to giving in and being patient."
That’s all.”
"That's not what I meant..." Cedric frowned. It was the first time he found it so difficult to communicate with new students.
"Yeah, yeah, I understand."
Seeing that the topic was about to turn into a meaningless argument, the girl shrugged and ended the discussion on her own initiative.
She had no interest in discussing when to give in and when to fight back with these soft black badgers.
"Let's go, Hannah, didn't you promise to show me the school?"
Squatting down, she carefully put away the oil paper used to wrap the fish. Elena turned back to look at Hannah Abbott, who had finished cleaning up and was holding a small reserve of food in her hand. She waved, turned and walked out of the public rest room.
room.
…
On the first floor of Hogwarts, there is a three-way intersection covered with marble floors.
"Hannah, are you sure we're not going in the wrong direction?"
To be honest, even without moving stairs, Hogwarts' intricate underground corridors were still not friendly to her.
Elena looked behind her. She could no longer remember how she walked through the maze of underground stone corridors from the Hufflepuff common room to this place.
The two of them were accompanied by several other Hufflepuff first-year students who got up early, a total of two boys and one girl, namely Justin Finch-Fletchley, Ernie MacMillan, and Hannah's new friend.
Friend Susan Bones.
"Don't worry, we have walked this road several times." Hannah, who was walking at the front, replied without thinking.
"According to the senior class, if you go further to the end, there will be an empty, wet stone wall. Behind the stone wall is the common room of Slytherin House."
It seemed that she was very happy to have the opportunity to encounter a field that Elena was unfamiliar with. Hannah was much more excited than usual. She turned sideways and pointed to the marble steps on the right and continued.
"And this side is the only way to the upper floor of Hogwarts Castle. Whether it is Hufflepuff House or Slytherin House, you have to pass here if you want to go to class. Therefore, some senior Hutchisons
Patch nicknamed this road the "Deadwind Pass"."
After shuddering slightly, Hannah calmed down her emotions, spun in a small half circle, and led everyone to the left passage leading to the auditorium with brisk steps, while speaking.
"But, luckily, most of those Slytherins like to sleep in. So we won't encounter Slaters at this time-"
Hannah's cheerful voice suddenly stopped after entering the [Deadwind Trail] and turned into a strange whooshing sound.
Following Hannah into the [Headwind Path], Elena and others quickly understood the reason.
In the middle of the road stood two tall senior students from Slytherin House. They were standing in front of Hannah with their arms folded and playful expressions on their faces.
"Sure enough, Bol, you are right, Hufflepuffs and other little ricers will be eager to get up early and sneak to the Great Hall for breakfast." The senior Slytherin on the left with short brown hair crossed his arms with a sarcastic look on his face.
The ground opened its mouth and said.
"Hey~Drake, don't waste your time."
The boy named Bol yawned and interrupted with an impatient expression. He looked up and down at the little silver-haired witch standing behind Hannah.
"Hey, you are the first grader named Elena Kaslana, right? I heard that you and the first graders stole the turkey from the kitchen that belonged to our third graders yesterday?"
Although it was a question, the boy's tone was very determined.
After all, Elena's bright silver hair is so eye-catching, not to mention the deep impression she left on all the teachers and students in the school during the previous sorting ceremony, which she will probably not forget for several years.
Third grade? Turkey? Looks like he's here to cause trouble.
Elena's pupils narrowed slightly, and she casually glanced behind the two of them, with a hint of understanding flashing in her eyes.
There, there stood a timid Slytherin first-year student. The girl vaguely remembered that his name seemed to be Blaise Shabini.
"We are not idlers! And we are not stealing either! That is a secret easter egg left by Professor Dumbledore, specifically to reward students who have extraordinary courage and can think outside the box."
After hearing Bol's words, Justin Fenrile retorted with excitement as if he had been bitten by a snake.
Susan, Ernie and others on the side also had the same unconvinced look on their faces.
Only Hannah, who had been to the principal's office, turned slightly pale and subconsciously shrank back, turning her head to look at Elena uneasily.
"The school has properly handled this matter. If you are interested, you can ask Professor Dumbledore for details."
Elena replied calmly, her tone was neither humble nor arrogant, and she selectively ignored the trash talk of the two Slytherins.
"Now, could you please give way to the two seniors? We have to go to the auditorium to have breakfast."
"Stop trying to scare people with Dumbledore, we are not as afraid of that old guy as you good babies are."
Derek waved his hand roughly, crossed his arms and looked at the little wizards in front of him with an arrogant expression, and threatened them fiercely.
"I don't care if there are Easter eggs or not. Listen, freshman, you have to give us a satisfactory explanation."
As he spoke, Derek stretched out his hand to grab Elena's hand.