Chapter 285 Welcome to Gryffindor

The train resumed its journey to the Scottish Highlands, but for the rest of the journey, the normally cheerful train was exceptionally quiet today. The rain outside the car window kept falling, as if God had wronged me so much.

Ada also returned to her box and joined the twins. Although the twins' patron saint drove away the dementors in time, this evil creature still made everyone feel lingering fear.

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

It rained harder today than the day Yiping went to her father to ask for money. Fortunately, Ada and the others were in fifth grade and no longer needed to row across the lake. They had a carriage, and it was a covered carriage.

You don’t have to worry about getting soaked in the rain, nor do you have to worry about the skyrocketing water level in the lake, nor do you have to worry about falling into the freezing cold lake water.

When the Thestral drove the carriage through two extraordinary wrought iron gates, Ada saw the Dementor again. The eerie dementors wearing hoods stood guard at the door, one on the left and the other on the right.

The uncomfortable chill came over again. It wasn't until he passed through the majestic oak door and entered the castle that the coldness from the bottom of his heart slowly dissipated.

Ada, Fred, and George followed the crowd toward the auditorium. As if to match the violent wind and rain outside, the enchanted ceiling was also dark and covered with clouds.

Just after entering the auditorium, Ada saw Professor McGonagall waving to her, and she quickly walked over.

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

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

"Professor, I also saw dementors at the door. How long will they stay here?" Ada said, she really didn't like this kind of creature. Dementors always remind Ada of a terrible disease - depression.

Professor McGonagall frowned, obviously unhappy with the dementors stationed around the school.

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 rushed into the spacious auditorium among the crowd.

"Potter! Granger! I want to see you both!" Professor McGonagall shouted, walking towards Harry.

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

The warmth of the castle finally made the students feel safe, and everyone regained their energy. Their faces were illuminated by the thousands of candles floating above the tables.

Unlike last year, this year's sorting ceremony was hosted by Professor Flitwick. Professor McGonagall took Harry and Hermione away and never came back.

Neither the Sorting Hat's annual solo concert nor the freshmen's sorting attracted students' attention. Everyone was talking quietly about what happened on the train, about Black and the Dementors.

With Romilda Vanney, a little girl with black hair and dark eyes being sorted into Gryffindor, the Sorting Ceremony in 1993 officially ended. It was also at this time that Professor McGonagall returned with Harry and Hermione.

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

"Welcome!" said Dumbledore, the candlelight shining brightly on his beard. "Welcome back to Hogwarts! I have a few things to tell you all, one of which is very important, so I thought it would be best to clarify this before your brains become muddled by your delicious feast..."

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

Dementors are born with no understanding of forgiveness, and cannot distinguish between their prey and others. Dumbledore reminded each student that he hoped they would not give the dementors a reason to harm them.

"...but happiness is everywhere, even in the darkest moments," Dumbledore said, "if we light the lamp of our hearts."

Dementors feed on humans' happy memories, but happiness is also a weapon against this evil creature. The prerequisite for casting the patron saint spell is happiness. Concentrate on the happiest things in your heart, and the patron saint will obey your call.

"On a lighter note," Dumbledore continued, "I am delighted to welcome two new teachers to our ranks this term."

"First, there was Professor Lupin, who readily agreed to fill the Defense Against the Dark Arts vacancy."

There was sparse applause in the auditorium. The new professor was wearing a patchwork wizard robe, which really didn't look very good. Being sandwiched among other professors made him look even more shabby.

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

He didn't have much trust in the new professor, or it could be said that the people who engaged in this high-risk profession left a shadow on him, making him full of distrust of the people who took up this position.

Not just Fred, but all the students in the auditorium. First Quirrell, then Lockhart, for two years in a row it was difficult for the students to trust the ragged Remus Lupin.

"He is very powerful. He used the Patronus Charm to drive away the dementors in one go and gave Harry a large piece of chocolate." Hermione said. Just after the sorting ceremony, she went back to Harry with him. Arrived at the auditorium.

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

As for the second new professor, no, this professor cannot be described as new. After all, Hagrid has been at the school longer than every student here.

The applause at the Gryffindor table was particularly warm. The little lions still had a good impression of Hagrid, who was also born in Gryffindor.

"We should have known better!" Ron shouted, banging the table. "Who else would have asked us to prepare a book that bites?"

It's okay not to mention this, but Ada gets angry whenever she mentions it. If it weren't for my sharp eyesight and quick hands, the "Monster Book of Monsters" would have destroyed not only two dresses, but also a pair of shoes.

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

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

The gold plates and goblets on the dining table suddenly appeared full of food and drinks. The auditorium echoed with the laughter of the students, and the clash of knives and forks also formed a beautiful piece of music.

No one thinks about the terrible Dementors anymore, and no one thinks about Blake who escaped from prison. In the current era of delicious food, it is a sin to think about anything.

When the last pieces of pumpkin pie disappeared from the golden platter, Dumbledore stood up again and announced that everyone could 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 had done before.

Ada said loudly: "Gryffindor first-year students, gather around me!"

Soon, the first-grade cubs gathered around Ada, and Clark Jellal also came over. After Clark counted the number of people, he nodded to Ada, indicating that everyone was ready and they could set off.

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

Clark followed at the end of the line to prevent anyone from getting distracted and falling behind. After all, the moving stairs at Hogwarts can be quite annoying sometimes.

At the entrance of the auditorium, which was originally a bit noisy and crowded, because Ada came over, the students who were stuck together immediately made way for Ada and the little beans behind her to pass.

After ascending the marble staircase, twice passing through doors hidden behind sliding panels and hanging curtains, and many more "innocuous" stairs, the little pods finally reached Gryffindor Tower.

The dormitory aunt, the Fat Lady, fell in love with Bel Canto at some point. At this moment, she was trying to break the glass in her hand with her heavenly voice.

Although the Fat Lady resonates well, she really is not the material, and her singing voice is comparable to that of a car accident.

"Good luck, madam." 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 brewed for a while, and then an unpleasant, harsh, howling noise sounded in Gryffindor Tower.

The freshmen had never seen such a scene before, and they all covered their ears. Even Clark couldn't stand it anymore. Why are there Dementors? Black, isn't the Fat Lady's singing voice more lethal than theirs?

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

The fat lady in the portrait is also secretly observing the students, her little eyes scanning Ada's body to see when Ada can turn her head.

But how could Ada, who was full of bad intentions, fulfill the Fat Lady's wish? She stared at the Fat Madam intently, wanting to see how the Fat Madam could alleviate the embarrassment in front of her.

You can't shout anymore, otherwise you will be starved of oxygen (will the portrait be starved of oxygen as well)? The fat lady thought so.

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

The noise stopped, and the freshmen all looked at the portrait of the Fat Lady. They saw the Fat Lady sighing at the broken glass: "Perfect, my singing is so beautiful!"

Ada, who witnessed the whole process, smiled and said nothing and did not reveal the Fat Lady's trick. She repeated the command: "Good luck, ma'am."

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

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

She said: "I'm sorry to delay everyone for a few minutes. First of all, congratulations on joining Gryffindor House. I will not say the words 'Gryffindor is the best house', although that is the truth. .”

The freshmen laughed cooperatively. On the train, Ada looked familiar to the new students, and the little lions who were new to the world were full of affection for this senior.

Ada continued: "Gryffindor comes from a desolate swamp. We are brave and fearless. We work hard. Our courage, courage and generosity will make us more outstanding. However, I hope you can distinguish between what is bravery and what is bravery." Reckless. I don’t want to bring you back in disgrace from other prefects, that would be too embarrassing!”

"Don't make your senior sister feel embarrassed. Believe me, the consequences will be 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 it is better for you to go to Clark, because I am A man who is very afraid of trouble."

Ada took out a parchment map and continued: "Also, 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 it from other places. Seniors have enough to buy second-hand ones."

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

"Finally, welcome, welcome to Gryffindor!"