Chapter 16 If You Can't Beat Them, Join Them

Kyle has always been curious about how the Hogwarts freshmen boats move.

He had always thought it was magic, but now he is a little suspicious.

Because Kyle has been observing for a long time, but he has never found any trace of magic on the boat.

And Hagrid, a half-blood giant with a height of nearly four meters, is much heavier than the four first-year wizards, but the draft of his boat is exactly the same as that of other boats, which is obviously abnormal.

Of course, it may be that these boats have been cast with more advanced and hidden magic, or simply some kind of alchemical items, but Kyle still prefers to believe that there is something holding up the boats under the lake.

"That giant squid?"

He stuck his head out and took a look under the water, but unfortunately the visibility of the Black Lake at night was too low, and he could not see anything except his own reflection.

...

Soon, the boat left the tunnel and docked at a place similar to an underground dock.

Everyone got off the boat and followed Hagrid up a cobblestoned ground, and finally arrived at a flat and wet grassy area under the Hogwarts Castle.

Then everyone followed the stone steps and came to a huge oak door.

"Welcome to Hogwarts." Hagrid said, then turned around and raised his huge fist and knocked on the castle gate three times.

The gate opened in response.

An old cat in an emerald green robe... ahem, a black-haired witch was standing in front of the gate.

I have to admit that some people have a silent aura when they appear, just like the head teacher who appears at the back door window of the classroom. Anyone who sees them will subconsciously shut up.

Professor McGonagall is the same.

As soon as she showed up, the noisy discussions around her stopped abruptly.

Even Hagrid became a lot more reserved and said seriously: "The first-year students are here, Professor McGonagall."

"Thank you Hagrid, leave this to me. "

Professor McGonagall glanced at everyone, then opened the door and led everyone into the castle.

The stone walls around the castle were all burning torches, and a wave of heat rushed over, dispelling the cold outside and making many shivering little wizards feel more at ease.

To their right was a closed door, and Kyle could clearly hear the buzzing voices inside.

However, Professor McGonagall did not stay here, but took them to an empty room at the other end of the hall.

"First of all, welcome to Hogwarts. "

As everyone looked around, Professor McGonagall skillfully delivered her annual opening remarks.

"The opening banquet is about to begin, but before you take your seats in the auditorium, you must first determine which college you will be attending. Sorting is a very important ceremony, because during your time at school, the college is like your home in Hogwarts..."

Although he already knew everything about this, Kyle still listened very carefully.

He had to be serious, because he was standing in the first row, right under Professor McGonagall's nose. If he was absent at this time, his days at Hogwarts would be difficult in the future.

In addition, this is also a famous scene It was the only chance, so Kyle naturally didn't want to miss it.

At this time, Professor McGonagall had finished talking about the House Cup and began to introduce the four houses.

They were Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and Slytherin.

Or to put it simply, Reckless, Foodie, Academic, Pureblood.

When he said this, the little wizards around him all listened very seriously, their eyes full of yearning, and from time to time they would glance in the direction of the auditorium, as if they wanted to rush in the next second.

It can be seen that this is what they are most looking forward to.

…

"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 yourself up and look more energetic while waiting."

"I'll pick you up when they are ready." Professor McGonagall finally glanced at everyone: "Please keep quiet while waiting. "

It must be said that Professor McGonagall's last sentence was a bit redundant. After she left the room, the surrounding mute mode was instantly lifted.

A group of little wizards gathered together and excitedly discussed what might happen next.

"How are we going to sort the houses? Do we choose by ourselves?" A little witch asked nervously.

This is also the most concerned issue for everyone.

"Maybe some kind of test will be conducted, just like Smelting School." A little wizard of Muggle origin turned his head and looked at his companions and said loudly: "When I received the letter from Hogwarts, I had already been admitted to Smelting School, but I still chose here... I mean, Professor McGonagall persuaded my mother, she insisted on letting me go to Smelting School."

This is a show of achievement, but unfortunately the effect is not good.

After all, everyone is concerned about the sorting of houses now, who would care about Smelting School, and some people here don't even know what Smelting School is.

"I think it should be the deans who choose their own students." Someone said confidently: "Ilvermorny is like this, but they use statues. My father is friends with the Director of the International Magical Cooperation Department of the Ministry of Magic, and he told me so. ”

This is from Xiu’s father.

However, compared with the previous test, his words were obviously more convincing, and he instantly gained a large number of supporters.

This made him extremely proud. He would raise his head and tell everyone he met what his father was like.

Those who didn't know better thought his father was the Minister of Magic.

At this moment, Kyle suddenly felt someone tugging at the sleeves of his robe, and turned around to find Kangna looking at him nervously.

"Kyle, is it really the dean's choice?" Kangna said anxiously: "What if no college is willing to hire me? Will I be expelled?"

"Don't worry, it won't happen." Kyle said with a smile: "Think about it, Ilvermorny and Hogwarts are two schools, how can they use the same sorting method? That would be too out of style. ”

"That's it..."

Kangna breathed a sigh of relief and continued to ask: "Then do you know how we sort the hospitals?"

"Well... I know."

Kyle thought for a while and decided to tell the truth. He secretly leaned into Kangna's ear and whispered:

"It's nothing. It's just that everyone is hit by the Avada Kedavra Curse from the professor. Those who survive can enroll in school. Don't worry, they will definitely not be expelled."

…

By coincidence, a ghost just passed by them at this time.

Kyle turned his head and waved his hand naturally: "Hello, senior, we will be sorted into different schools soon. Wish us success."

Although the ghost couldn't understand what the little wizard was saying, when he saw someone greeting him, he subconsciously nodded in response.

Seeing this scene, the light in Kangna's eyes disappeared instantly, and she stood there numbly as if she had lost her soul.