The cold air on the platform made Ryan shiver, and then a rough voice came over, "Freshmen! Freshmen, come over here!"
Ryan saw a burly man standing among a group of students, holding a lamp in his hand. The hair on his head was thick, almost covering his entire face. A pair of beetle-like black eyes,
The tangled hair sparkles.
This should be Hagrid, the caretaker of Hogwarts. Above the sea of thousands of people, Hagrid’s bearded face smiled. “Come on, follow me. Are there any first-year students?
Watch your step, okay! Freshman, follow me!"
All the freshmen followed Hagrid and stumbled down the slope along a rugged and dark path. Neville almost slipped, but luckily Ryan helped him in time.
"As you turn this corner, you will soon see Hogwarts for the first time." Hagrid called back.
After turning the corner, even though Ryan's soul was in his thirties, he was mentally prepared, but he still opened his mouth wide and let out an exclamation along with his classmates.
A black lake suddenly opened up at the end of the narrow path. On the high hillside on the other side of the lake stood a majestic castle with spiers and spiers, and windows twinkling under the starry sky.
"No more than four people per boat!" Hagrid said loudly, pointing to a group of boats moored on the shore. Ryan and Hermione got on the boat, and Neville followed them.
"Are you all on board?" Hagrid shouted, and he took a boat by himself. "That's good to go!" A group of small boats immediately sailed forward across the mirror-flat lake.
This must be the entrance ceremony for new students. Ryan looked at the towering castle and recalled the books he had read in his previous life.
The four founders probably followed this road and drove a boat across the Black Lake to Hogwarts, so subsequent students also had to walk this journey.
The fleet slowly approached the castle, "Lower your head!" Hagrid shouted loudly as the first batch of boats approached the cliff. Everyone lowered their heads, and the boats carried them through the ivy curtain covering the front of the cliff to the
Secret wide entrance.
They seemed to follow a dark tunnel to the castle underground, and finally arrived at a place similar to an underground dock, and then climbed up to a ground of gravel and pebbles.
Everyone followed Hagrid up a flight of stone steps and gathered in front of a huge oak door. "Are you all here?" After asking, Hagrid raised a huge fist and knocked on the castle door three times.
.
The door immediately opened. A tall black-haired witch wearing emerald green robes stood in front of the door with a serious expression. This should be Professor McGonagall.
"First year, Professor McGonagall," Hagrid said.
"Thank you, Hagrid. Leave it to me when you get here."
Afterwards, Professor McGonagall motioned for all the freshmen to follow her. You could see that the stone walls on both sides of the passage were surrounded by blazing torches; the ceiling was so high that you could barely see the top; and in front was a luxurious marble staircase that led directly to the upper floor.
After turning a corner, Professor McGonagall took the first-year students to a small empty room at the other end of the hall. Everyone rushed in, rubbing shoulders and gazing nervously at everything around them.
Because there will be a very important moment later.
"Welcome to Hogwarts," said Professor McGonagall. "The opening banquet is about to begin, but before you go to the restaurant to sit down, you must first confirm which house you are entering. Classification is a
It is a very important ceremony, because when you are in school, the college is like your home at Hogwarts. You will have classes with other students in the college, stay in the college dormitories together, and spend time together in the college common room.
Spend your spare time.
"The names of the four houses are: Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and Slytherin. Each house has its own glorious history and has cultivated outstanding wizards and witches. You are here in Huo
During your time at Gwarts, your outstanding performance will earn points for your college, while any violation will result in points for your college. At the end of the year, the college with the highest score will win the College Cup, which is very high.
honor. I hope that no matter which college you are assigned to, you can bring glory to the college.
"In a few minutes, the sorting ceremony will be held in front of all the teachers and students of the school. I suggest that you tidy up and feel refreshed while waiting.
"I will come to pick you up when the other side is ready." Professor McGonagall said, "Please keep quiet while waiting."
After saying that, Professor McGonagall left the room.
The atmosphere in the small room became tense, except for Ryan, who was a time traveler. Neville next to him seemed to be shaking slightly. Hermione's lips kept moving, as if she was reciting something. After all, Hogwarts is the only one in the UK.
Being kicked out of a magic school will definitely be a lifelong shame.
Ryan looked around and found that everyone, including the new students from a wizarding family, were very nervous. It seemed that this was an ancestral prank. He couldn't help but pity the British sense of humor.
Just when everyone was nervous about what would happen next, about twenty ghosts suddenly appeared on the wall behind them. These ghosts slid across the room and paid little attention to these first-year students. They seemed to be arguing about something.
Suddenly they seemed to find a new student, "New student!" A chubby monk smiled at them and said. "I think he is probably preparing to take a test?"
Some students nodded silently. "I hope you can be sorted into Hufflepuff!" the monk said, "I used to study in that house." "Now move forward," a thin voice said, "the sorting ceremony will be held soon.
It’s about to begin.”
Professor McGonagall is back. The ghosts drift across the opposite wall and disappear. "Now, line up single file," Professor McGonagall said to the first years, "and follow me."
After passing through the foyer, the door of the auditorium opened, and the freshmen lined up to enter the auditorium. Four long tables were filled with golden tableware. There were many students at the tables, but each long table had a section reserved, which should be reserved for
Newborn.
Ryan raised his head and looked at the miraculous ceiling. Through the transparent dome, you could see the stars in the sky. It was hard to believe that this place was not open-air. Thousands of lit candles were floating in the sky.
, illuminated the entire restaurant without a drop of wax or a trace of smoke. It also showed the extraordinaryness of these candles and the heritage of the school.
Hermione's voice came from the side: "A spell has been cast here. It looks like the sky outside. I read about it in "Hogwarts: A History of the School"."
Professor McGonagall gently placed a four-legged stool in front of the first-year students, and placed a pointed wizard's hat on the stool.
This should be the Sorting Hat that has been infused with wisdom by the Big Four, and it is also one of the cornerstones of Hogwarts, but to be honest. Thinking that this thing is used every year but has never been washed, Ryan feels like
My scalp seems a little itchy.
Soon, after listening to the Hat's annual song, Professor McGonagall took a few steps forward, holding a roll of parchment in her hand.
Whoever's name I call now will put on his hat, sit on the stool, and wait for the sorting."
The highlight of the school year, the sorting ceremony began.