Seeing things that others cannot see is not a good thing.
Even in the magical world, few wizards would think that seeing the Thestral is a good thing - only those who have witnessed death can see the Thestral - this description alone is enough for people to compare it with the unknown.
connect together.
If Luna could see those creatures, there was only one reason...she had seen people die with her own eyes.
Hermione Granger glanced at Luna, who looked calm, and Professor Apokalis, who was equally dull, silently buried the question about the Thestral in her heart, and at the same time pinched Hannah Abbott's
He lowered his waist and quietly stopped the stupid question that Tie Hanhan had not yet asked, and planned to check the information by himself in the library later.
If that didn't work, she could ask Hagrid or Professor Kelt Byrne from the Care of Magical Creatures class.
only……
Hermione looked at Elena's back thoughtfully, frowning slightly.
As one of her best friends who had been with each other for more than half a semester, Hermione knew this white-haired dumpling very well. Even if the little idiot didn't "snitch" this time, she could still detect a hint of it in Elena's eyes and tone.
Something is wrong.
But why does Elena pretend not to see them even though she can clearly see them?
"Stop hanging there, Hermione."
Elena walked for a while, looked back at Hermione who was still in the same place, and said somewhat helplessly.
"Unless you're going to let Hannah freeze to death in front of you, you can't see them even if you pop your eyes out."
However, before Hannah could finish her words, she was interrupted by her own sudden sneeze.
"Oh...ok." Hermione said quickly.
Then she and Hannah quickened their pace, hurriedly walked up the stone steps, and followed Elena and the others into the castle.
The foyer was illuminated red by torches and echoed with faint noises. They walked across the stone paved floor and walked towards the two doors leading to the auditorium on the right. The auditorium was a sea of pointed black hats, each with a
The dean's table was full of students, and there was a dark ceiling without stars, just like the sky outside they saw through the high windows.
Candles floated above the dining table, illuminating the silver ghosts scattered in the auditorium and the excited faces of the students. They were chatting happily in low voices while looking toward the faculty seats.
.
The originally spacious staff table now seemed a little crowded and narrow.
Even if the house elves added a few extra dining tables on both sides, they were just enough to make the witches and wizards sitting at the table a little more comfortable - unlike the previous single-sided seats, the seats on both sides were
Circular seating.
In addition to Ministry of Magic officials, Dumbledore and others, there are many new faces among them.
"Oh," Grindelwald said softly, "it seems we are a little late."
All the official professors of Hogwarts appeared at the table, and the castle administrator Argus Filch finally had a seat of his own in the corner. Even Professor Binns showed up.
In the auditorium.
Even at Hogwarts' opening banquets over the years, attendance has rarely been as neat as today's.
However, combined with the important decisions that will be announced today and the identities of the wizards who are about to join the Hogwarts staff, the number of people in the auditorium now can actually be considered low-key and simple-if it were not for
Due to Dumbledore's strong opposition, according to the two demon kings' ideas, they originally planned to invite some additional journalists.
After all... something like this can be considered a milestone in the history of magic.
Grindelwald strode towards his empty seat at the staff table.
Elena and the other little witches turned to the other side and walked separately towards their academy's dining table.
As they walked through the back of the auditorium, many people turned to look at them. Most of the students' eyes were on the girls who were going out for an outing - Elena and others won the "One Day in Austria" award.
The reward of "tour" is no secret in the school. Many people are gearing up to show off their talents in this year's year-end assessment.
All eyes from the faculty seats were fixed on Grindelwald.
Many people have already known in advance that tonight, in addition to announcing Hogwarts' new curriculum standards and introducing new professors, the most important thing is that two legendary wizards who can be called living fossils will return to the magical society.
And one of these two people is the old wizard who now goes by the pseudonym Otto Apokalis.
Unlike his previous position at the edge of the corner, Professor "Otto Apocalypse" was seated today on Dumbledore's left hand side, and on Dumbledore's right hand side was a white man who looked a little frail.
Fat old man.
However, in the magical world, no one is stupid enough to judge a wizard based on his appearance.
Especially when the other person's name is Nico Flamel.
"How is Quirinus's condition?" Dumbledore turned his head and asked softly.
"Not bad, very energetic."
Grindelwald walked to Dumbledore and sat down, grinning and replied.
"Don't worry, Quirinas did not reject your proposal. If nothing else happens, he should be able to be discharged from the hospital next week and return to the Hogwarts classroom. Although he has temporarily lost something,
But I think this may not be a bad thing for young people. After falling from the clouds, he can see a lot that he could not see before."
"Quirinus Quirrell? He's the one you mentioned before..."
Nico Flamel was about to ask, but at this time Dumbledore had already stood up, so he stopped talking.
Although Dumbledore was just a "young man" in his eyes, Nico Flamel would not forget that the legendary principal of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry had single-handedly reversed the situation decades ago.
The battle situation.
What made Flamel respect even more was that Dumbledore devoted almost his entire life to education.
Even though he was the first refiner of the Philosopher's Stone, when Albus Dumbledore stood up and all the wizards present unconsciously stopped talking and looked at the old man in unison, Nico Flamel
He was very clearly aware that this kind of respect from the heart may be something that he and all wizards who pursue power will never be able to achieve.
"Welcome!" Dumbledore said in a loud voice, opening his arms and opening his mouth with a bright smile, "Welcome! Welcome our old students and friends to come here to witness and open the new era of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry with us.
era."
"Before we start today's dinner, I have a few things to announce to you."
"Many of these are extremely important and are closely related to everyone present. So I think it's best to explain them clearly before you enjoy the delicious meal and become confused..."
Dumbledore cleared his throat and continued.
"Our school has added several courses that were not available before. This was jointly negotiated and finalized by the Ministry of Magic and the school - in order to allow the school to better undertake teaching and improve the overall quality of gentlemen and ladies. Regarding this point, there must be no
A few people should already know it, such as Professor Lockhart’s grammar class and Professor Alexei’s mathematics class.”
He paused briefly and smiled meaningfully at Cornelius Fudge, who was not far away.
In order to persuade the school board and pure-blood families to agree to add "Muggle courses", Cornelius Fudge, the current Minister of Magic, played a very important role in this, although Dumbledore had some criticisms about this motive.
I have to admit that the effect of gold galleons plus a bad check is far beyond Dumbledore's imagination.
Of course, perhaps there are other more subtle factors involved.
"In addition," Dumbledore continued, "after long discussions, Hogwarts is honored to become the first round of education reform pilot school for the Ministry of Magic and the International Federation of Wizards. Starting tonight,
While maintaining the tradition of the original four colleges, we will conduct a more systematic division according to your grades - as well as the reorganization of classes."
Dumbledore added lightly, and the four deans around him quietly exchanged glances.
"Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry will be divided into three departments: the junior department consisting of first and second grade students, the intermediate department composed of third to fifth grade students, and the senior department composed of sixth and seventh grade students as well as a small number of outstanding returning graduates.
Department. On the other hand, the school will start a random class placement model based on the number of people based on the actual situation of the grades..."
"I must emphasize that this does not mean that Hogwarts has abandoned the tradition of the academy. Under the new model, everyone in the same class still represents the academy to which they belong, and your outstanding performance will still contribute to the success of the academy.
Your college will win extra points. Of course, any violation will also cause your college to lose points. However, in addition to the original College Cup rewards, we will also select three additional outstanding classes every half semester.
, as a collective commendation.”
Along with Dumbledore's voice, there was an extremely rare commotion in the auditorium.
Even the faces of the prefects, including Percy Weasley, had a similar look of confusion at this time. If it weren't for Dumbledore's prestige, perhaps the students in the auditorium would have exploded.
pot.
However, judging from the look on Dumbledore's face, as well as the serious expressions of the professors and Ministry of Magic officials present, they had already learned about this matter in advance - and more importantly, according to Dumbledore's
Judging from Lido's opening remarks just now, it seems that such a large change can only be regarded as one of the most important news today.
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Alas~ Congratulations to DWG for winning the championship. Come on SN, thank you for your hard work! We will continue next year~ Go for it! Big Lion!