The Emerald at Hogwarts

Chapter 285 Welcome to Gryffindor
The train headed for the Scottish Highlands again, but for the rest of the journey, the train, which used to be cheerful in the past, was exceptionally quiet today.The rain outside the car window kept falling, as if the heavens had been wronged so much.

Ada also returned to her box and joined the twins.Although the patron saint of the twins drove the dementors away in time, the evil creatures still left everyone with lingering fears.

Finally, the train stopped at Hogsmeade Station, everyone got off the train, and the scene was chaotic.

The rain today was heavier than the day Yiping went to ask her father for money.Fortunately, Ada and the others are already in the fifth grade, so they don't need to row boats across the lake. They have a carriage, and it's a covered carriage.

You don't have to worry about being drenched in water, and you don't have to worry about the soaring water level of the lake, and you don't have to worry about falling into the freezing cold water of the lake.

As the Thestrals drove the carriage past the two imposing wrought-iron gates, Ada saw the Dementor again.The eerie dementors in the hood stood guard at the door, one on the left and the other on the right.

An uncomfortable chill surged up again.It wasn't until after passing through the majestic oak gate and entering the castle that the chill from the bottom of my heart slowly dissipated.

Ada and Fred and George followed the crowd toward the auditorium.As if to match the storm outside, the enchanted ceiling was also a dark, cloud-covered sky.

Just entering the auditorium, Ada saw Professor McGonagall waving at her, and she hurried over.

"Are you okay?" Professor McGonagall asked with concern first, she already knew what happened on the train.

After confirming that Ada was fine, Professor McGonagall continued: "Professor Lupine sent the owl to send the letter back in advance. You did a good job and fulfilled your duty as a prefect."

"Professor, I also saw a dementor at the door, how long will they stay here?" Ada said, she really didn't like this kind of creature.Dementors always reminded Ida of a terrible illness—depression.

Professor McGonagall frowned, apparently displeased with the dementors stationed around the school, too.

She said: "This is the decision of the Ministry of Magic. The dementors will not leave until Black is caught. However, the dementors will not enter the school."

More and more students entered the auditorium, and Harry, Ron, and Hermione also poured into the spacious auditorium among the crowd.

"Potter! Granger! I want to see you both!" cried Professor McGonagall, walking towards Harry as she spoke.

Before leaving, Professor McGonagall warned again: "Ada, remember that you are already a prefect now, and you must not go to trouble with dementors."

The warmth of the castle finally made the students feel safe and revitalized, their faces sparkling with the reflection of thousands of candles floating above the table.

Unlike last year, this year's sorting ceremony was presided over by Professor Flitwick. Professor McGonagall never came back after taking Harry and Hermione away.

Neither the Sorting Hat's annual solo concert nor the freshmen's sorting failed to attract the attention of the students.Everyone was whispering about the train, about Black and the Dementors.

The sorting ceremony in 1993 officially came to an end with Romilda Vane, a little girl with dark hair and dark eyes, who was sorted into Gryffindor.It was also at this time that Professor McGonagall came back with Harry and Hermione.

Headmaster Dumbledore stood up. He faced all the students with a smile and began his speech for the new school year.

"Welcome!" said Dumbledore, his beard gleaming in the candlelight. "Welcome back to Hogwarts! I have a few things to tell you all, and one of them is very important, so I think it's best to get this out of the way before you enjoy your delicious meal and get confused..."

Dumbledore first explained why the dementors searched the train and why they appeared around the school.Then, he explained to everyone the evil and ferocity of the dementors.

Dementors are inherently incapable of understanding forgiveness, or distinguishing prey from other humans.Dumbledore reminded each student that he hoped they would not give the dementors a reason to hurt themselves.

"...but happiness is everywhere, even in the darkest hours," said Dumbledore, "as long as we light the lamp in our hearts."

Dementors feed on the happy memories of humans, but happiness is also a weapon against this evil creature.The prerequisite for casting the Patronus Charm is happiness. Concentrate on thinking about the happiest thing in your heart, and the Patronus will obey your call.

"On a more pleasant subject," Dumbledore continued, "I am delighted to welcome two new teachers to our ranks this term."

"First, Professor Lupine, who readily agreed to fill the Defense Against the Dark Arts class."

There was sparse applause in the auditorium. The new professor was wearing a pair of patched wizard robes, which looked really bad.Sandwiched among other professors, it looks even more shabby.

"Why does he look so weak?" Fred asked.

He didn't trust the new professor very much, or rather, he was overshadowed by the people in this high-risk profession, which made him full of distrust for the person who filled the position.

Not just Fred, but all the students in the auditorium.First Quirrell, followed by Lockhart for two years in a row, making it hard for the students to trust the ragged Remus Lupine.

"He is very powerful. He used the Patronus Charm to drive away the dementors in one fell swoop, and gave Harry a large piece of chocolate." Hermione said, and she returned to Harry just after the sorting ceremony. Arrived at the auditorium.

Snape still failed to get what he wanted this year, and the position of Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher was still elusive for him.It's just that this year Snape's reaction was a little too extreme, the expression on his face was not only disappointment and anger, but also hatred.

As for the second new professor, no, this professor couldn't be described as new, after all Hagrid had been in school longer than every student present.

The applause at the Gryffindor table was exceptionally warm, and the little lions still had a good impression of Hagrid, who was also from Gryffindor.

"We should have known!" yelled Ron, pounding the table. "Who's going to ask us to prepare a book that bites?"

It's okay not to mention this, but whenever I mention this Ada will get angry.If it weren't for my sharp eyesight and quick hands, then the "Monster Book of Monsters" would not only damage two skirts, but also a pair of shoes.

It is not an exaggeration to say that this book subverted Ida's perception of books.

"Okay, there are so many important things." Dumbledore said loudly, "Let's have a banquet!"

The tables were suddenly filled with food and drink on golden plates and goblets.The laughter of the students echoed in the auditorium, and the clash of knives and forks also merged into a beautiful piece of music.

Nobody thinks about the dreaded Dementors anymore, or Black out of jail, and it's a sin to think about anything these days.

When the last few pieces of pumpkin pie had disappeared from the golden platter, Dumbledore stood up again and announced that it was time for everyone to go to bed.

This time Ada did not forget her identity as a prefect. She straightened up and raised her hands high, just like Charlie did once.

Ada said loudly, "Gryffindor first-years, gather around me!"

Soon, the first graders gathered around Ida, and Clark Gerald also walked over.After counting the number of people, Clark nodded to Ida, indicating that everyone is ready and can set off.

"Everyone follow me closely, don't fall behind." Ada said.After speaking, she left the long table with the freshmen and walked out of the auditorium.

Clark followed at the end of the team to prevent people from falling behind due to distraction or sneaking.After all, the moving stairs at Hogwarts can be tricky sometimes.

At the entrance of the auditorium, which was a bit noisy and crowded, because Ada came over, the students who were blocked immediately gave way to let Ada and the little bean ding behind her pass.

After climbing the marble staircase, passing twice through doors hidden behind sliding panels and hanging valances, and many more "detestable" stairs, the little beanies finally arrived at the Gryffindor tower.

The fat lady in the dormitory did not know when she fell in love with Bel Canto, and at the moment she is trying to break the glass in her hand with her natural voice.

Although the Fat Lady's resonance is very good, she is really not this material, her singing voice is comparable to the scene of a car accident.

"Auspicious stars are shining, ma'am." Ada said the password, but the portrait did not show the entrance.

The fat lady in the portrait waved her hand, telling Ada not to disturb her.The Fat Lady simmered for a moment, and then a harsh, piercing, howling noise rang through Gryffindor Tower.

Where had the freshmen seen such a scene before, they covered their ears one after another.Even Clark couldn't stand it anymore, what about Dementors, Black, isn't Fat Lady's voice more lethal than theirs?

Ada hugged her shoulders and looked at the fat lady playfully. She wanted to see if the housekeeper aunt could break the glass.

The fat lady in the portrait is also secretly observing the students, her small eyes flicking around Ada, just to see when Ada can turn her head.

But how could Ada, who was full of bad things, do what the fat lady wanted?She stared intently at the fat lady, wanting to see how the fat lady could alleviate the embarrassment in front of her.

I can’t shout any more, because if I shout again, I will be deprived of oxygen (will portraits also be deprived of oxygen).The fat lady thought so.

The fat lady was heartbroken, and when no one else was paying attention except Ada, she slammed the glass in her hand.

The noise stopped, and the freshmen looked at the portrait of the fat lady, and saw the fat lady exclaimed to the broken glass: "Perfect, my singing voice is really so beautiful!"

Ada, who witnessed the whole process, smiled and said nothing, and did not expose the fat lady's tricks.She said the password again: "Auspicious stars are shining, madam."

The portrait moved unsteadily forward, revealing a circular opening in the wall.Passing through the hole, the first-years finally arrived at their destination, the Gryffindor common room.

In the circular common room, many old students were chatting and joking. They didn't need to row across the lake, so they weren't as exhausted as the freshmen.Ada gathered the freshmen together, and she still had a few words to ask.

She said: "Sorry to take a few minutes everyone. First of all, congratulations on joining Gryffindor House, I wouldn't say 'Gryffindor is the best house' even though it is the truth .”

The freshmen laughed cooperatively.On the train, Ada made a familiar face in front of the freshmen, and the little lions who were not deeply involved in the world were full of affection for this senior.

Ada continued: "Gryffindors come from the barren swamp, we are brave and fearless, and we are desperate. Our courage, boldness and boldness will make us more outstanding. However, I hope you can clearly distinguish what is brave and what is brave. Reckless. I don't want to bring you back from the other prefects in a daze, that would be too shameful!"

"Don't make your seniors feel ashamed, believe me, the consequences will be very serious." Clark Gerald said in a joking tone, "This is my only advice."

"Thank you for your slander, Clark." Ada continued her speech, "If you have any difficulties in study and life, you can come to us, but I think you'd better go to Clark, because I am A very troublesome person."

Ada took out a parchment map and continued: "In addition, please allow me to insert an advertisement. If you are not familiar with the castle, you can come to me to buy a navigation map. Of course, you can also buy a navigation map from other places. Seniors can buy second-hand ones.”

The freshmen laughed again, and some old students in the lounge also chimed in, praising the convenience of the map in Ada's hand.

"Finally, welcome, welcome to Gryffindor!"

(End of this chapter)