Chapter 18 The Sound of Nature
The whole auditorium was silent.
People from other grades were waiting to watch the show, while the freshmen stared nervously at the dirty and torn hat, as if a giant monster would jump out of it in the next second.
Then, the hat suddenly began to twist, the tip of the hat swayed from side to side, and the brim of the hat on both sides rose and fell, as if dancing.
But the more Kyle looked at it, the more he felt something was wrong.
How can I put it this way? I don’t know who designed this set of movements. It looks like some kind of flat fish that likes to eat colleagues. It’s just that the movements are a bit stiff and not as smooth as others.
Also, he's a bit ugly.
The Sorting Hat probably also knew that dancing was not its strong point, so it quickly opened a mouth-like opening and started humming.
"I'm a hatter.
But don't underestimate my appearance.
I was born thousands of years ago.
I have seen the world change.
I crossed the wilderness mire.
Also walked along the forest river.
Come on and put it on me.
Find the perfect college.
If you long for power, go to Gryffindor. They are brave, righteous and courageous, and can discover the courage buried deep in your heart.
Maybe you will join Slytherin, they are strong, calm, elegant and self-possessed. There is no need to hide your ambitions and desire for power, because everyone here is the same as you.
Hufflepuff is upright and loyal, tough and honest, come here, you will find the most trustworthy partner.
And Ravenclaw, if you have extraordinary wisdom and shrewd mind, then please don't hesitate, there are fellow travelers like you there.
Come on and put it on me.
Don't worry and be afraid.
I will tell you the desires of my heart. "
When the song ended, there was thunderous applause. It was obvious that the little wizards in the magic world were very polite.
The Sorting Hat bowed to each of the four tables, then stood still.
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Although the song of the Sorting Hat is a bit hard to describe, the freshmen can basically hear it. The so-called sorting should be done by wearing this hat.
This made many people secretly relieved.
Compared with the rumors I heard before, wearing a hat is not easy at all.
Isn't it just that the hat is a little dirty, a little old, a little ugly? It doesn't matter, it's just for a moment anyway, and you don't have to wear it all the time.
Professor McGonagall walked forward quickly, holding a piece 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."
Professor McGonagall glanced at the parchment.
"Thomas Albride."
A blond boy held his head high and quickly walked over and put on his hat. After a moment...
"Ravenclaw!" the Sorting Hat shouted.
The boy looked very satisfied. After taking off the sorting hat, he couldn't wait to walk to the long table of Ravenclaw, which was the place where the applause was the loudest in the auditorium at the moment.
"Marietta Acmo!"
A little girl ran up happily, picked up the sorting hat and put it on.
"Ravenclaw!"
"Oh...that's great!"
The first two freshmen were both Ravenclaws, which made the eaglets extremely excited, and the enthusiastic cheers seemed to lift the ceiling.
"Katie Bell!"
This time it was also a little girl who ran up in a panic and put the sorting hat on her head.
Maybe because she was too nervous, she used too much force when putting on the hat, causing her whole head to poke into the hat, leaving only a neck outside.
"Ha ha ha ha!"
There was a burst of laughter in the auditorium.
Professor McGonagall sighed upon seeing this, and quickly stepped forward to help tidy up.
"Thanks, little Greg, I almost thought I was going to burst."
The Sorting Hat nodded to Professor McGonagall: "Without a doubt, Gryffindor!"
On the far left side of the auditorium, a burst of warm cheers erupted from the Gryffindor table!
Fred and George stood on the stools, whistling excitedly, and it was obvious that they really liked this little girl.
Katie Bell ran away with a red face.
The sorting continued, but in order to prevent what happened just now, Professor McGonagall felt that it was better for him to preside over it, so he did not step aside as before, but stood behind the four-corner stool, holding the sorting hat in one hand. Holding the parchment in one hand.
"Cho.Chang!"
An Asian girl slowly walked to the four-corner stool and sat down. Professor McGonagall stood behind her and gently placed the Sorting Hat on her head.
"Ravenclaw!"
"oh!!"
As the Sorting Hat called out the name of the same house for the third time, the eaglets went completely crazy. Some stood on the stool and danced with their feet in front of the teachers and students of the school. Some people picked up the decorative flowers on the dining table and threw them to the ceiling with excitement.
They put aside their usually proud composure and cheered wantonly.
"Three, the branching has just started, and we already have three new students!"
"Ravenclaw will surely rise this year!"
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The professors on the stage didn't stop them and just watched with laughter. It wasn't until they started throwing plates that Professor McGonagall stood up with a straight face.
Outstanding effect.
After seeing Professor McGonagall, the eaglets felt like they had a bucket of cold water poured on their heads. They calmed down a lot, transformed from eagles into quails, and sat back on the dining table in a polite manner.
Professor McGonagall's expression improved a lot and she looked at the parchment again.
"Omidfroll!"
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"Slytherin!"
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The ranks of freshmen are getting smaller and smaller.
Kyle stood in the crowd, patiently waiting for his name to be called, but somehow he felt a tingle in his back, as if someone was poking him with a needle.
Kyle turned his head subconsciously, only to see Kangna, whose face was red and staring at him fiercely.
But unlike before, this time I was angry.
The originally shy little girl seemed to have changed into a different person at this time. Her white teeth were grinding loudly, as if she would pounce on him and bite him at any moment.
"Ahem...Oh, the weather is so nice."
Kyle laughed twice, as if he didn't see anything, and turned his head back pretending to be calm.
After that, he moved his steps lightly and squeezed forward quietly, trying to stay as far away from Kangna as possible.
Unfortunately, it backfired. There was only such a big place here, and there were not many people there, so there was no place to hide. No matter where he ran, Kangna could always see him.
That feeling of rays on my back never went away.
Fortunately, at this time, a voice suddenly came.
"Kael Chopper!"
For the first time, Kyle felt that Professor McGonagall's voice was so beautiful, like the sound of nature, and like an angel who gave people salvation.
To be honest, if he could re-elect the headmaster, he would definitely choose Professor McGonagall.
