Chapter 12 The Song of the Sorting Hat
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Nian Gao Pei Ma Tuan
Burning torches are hung on the simple and elegant stone walls, and the dancing flames flicker and illuminate the unattainable dome.
Directly in front of the crowd is a luxurious welcome staircase made entirely of marble, leading all the way to the top floor.
Professor McGonagall did not take them directly to the auditorium on the right, but walked into a room like a communication room on the other side.
The room was not spacious, and it was packed tightly with nearly a hundred young wizards. Glenn felt his forehead begin to sweat.
"Welcome to Hogwarts!" Professor McGonagall said seriously.
"The opening ceremony will begin soon, but before you go to the restaurant to take a seat, you must first determine which college you will enter."
She paused slightly and continued to introduce the sorting ceremony.
"Sorting is a very important traditional ceremony, because when you are in school, the college is your home in Hogwarts. You have to take classes with other students in the college, live together in the college dormitories, and spend time together in the public hall. Spend your free time in the lounge.”
"The names of the four houses are: Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff and Slytherin."
Professor McGonagall pointed to the four-color flag on the wall, with the emblem of each house and the animal representing the house printed on it.
"Each house has its own glorious history and has produced outstanding wizards and witches. During your stay at Hogwarts, if you perform well, you will earn extra points for the house, and if you violate the rules, your house will lose points. ."
She looked at everyone with burning eyes.
"At the end of the year, the college with the highest score can win the College Cup, which is a very high honor. I hope that no matter which college you are assigned to, you can bring glory to the college."
The little wizards listened attentively and submissively, but Glenn had long been distracted.
His eyes were fixed on the four academy animals on the flag, and he instantly understood the meaning of the four milestones.
The lion cub, the eaglet, the oolong and the flat-headed brother just correspond to the four animals representing the college.
In other words, as long as you are admitted to any college, you can achieve the corresponding milestones, while the other three can only be passively given up.
Glenn just calls good guy.
On the surface, it looks generous, but in fact it is a one-of-four choice. This system really doesn't treat people well.
Professor McGonagall told the freshmen to tidy up their appearance and turned around and left the room.
The little wizards began to whisper.
"Do you know how the sorting ceremony is carried out?" asked a girl who looked very talkative.
"There's nothing to be nervous about!" a plain-looking but confident boy replied proudly, "My uncle Tiberus told me that he has a very good relationship with Scrimgeour, the head of the Auror Office. He said It was just a...well, little test."
Many freshmen couldn't help but come closer, wanting to get some inside information about the sorting ceremony from him.
The boy was very proud to find that he was the focus of the crowd. He was about to say something more, but his expression suddenly changed, his eyes widened and he let out an ear-piercing scream.
The little wizards followed his gaze and gasped in unison.
About twenty pearly white, translucent ghosts emerged from the wall, whispering to each other.
As if he didn't expect to meet a crowd here, a ghost wearing a wheel-shaped ruffled tights asked in surprise: "Why are you gathering here if you don't go to the banquet?"
The little wizards remained silent, staring directly at the huge wound on his neck.
"We are freshmen, and we are preparing to attend the sorting ceremony, sir." Glenn said helplessly, breaking the awkwardness between the two parties.
"You're not scared by us. You're such a good boy. I hope you can be sorted into Hufflepuff. I used to study in that academy." A fat, monk-like ghost said in a very kind tone, "But I I don’t think Ms. Gray would agree, after all, the Ollivander family has always been in Ravenclaw House.”
The female ghost he called Ms. Gray glanced at Glenn's silver eyes and nodded coldly.
"Move forward now!" Professor McGonagall returned to the room just at this time, "The sorting ceremony is about to begin."
Glenn saluted the ghosts and then left the room with the team, walked through the foyer, and headed to the luxurious auditorium.
The auditorium hall is a magical and wonderful place full of magic. The magnificent decoration is even more exquisite than in the movie. Even Glenn couldn't help but marvel.
Students from other grades were already sitting around the long tables in the four houses. Countless candles were floating in the air, lighting up the entire auditorium.
Four long tables were filled with gleaming gold plates and goblets.
The velvety black dome was enchanted, and the stars twinkled exactly like the sky outside.
The teacher's seat was on the stage at the top of the auditorium. Professor McGonagall led him to line up in a row, with his back to the professors. In front of him were hundreds of faces watching them and ghosts shining with silver light.
A four-corner stool was placed in front of the new students, with the dirty and patched Sorting Hat on it.
The hat twisted, opened a wide slit like a mouth, and sang a Sorting Hat song that Glenn had never heard before:
In the eyes of mediocre people,
All you can see is my patched body,
Only you, who are extremely talented,
A chance to immerse myself in my singing.
.
Remember a thousand years ago?
Those four great men gave me life,
They say the pinnacle of magic is unattainable,
Only by passing the inheritance from generation to generation.
.
Here they party,
Officially build Hogwarts,
Because of their different beliefs,
The four established their own colleges.
.
Brave heroism,
Most beloved by Gryffindors,
the fruits of victory and joy,
Waiting for your picking here.
.
If you like to wander in the sea of books the most,
Ravenclaw is most looking forward to your arrival,
Only smart minds,
Only then can you be favored here.
.
I also heard another voice,
That's from Slytherin,
The purest bloodline,
Only in order to please him.
.
If you are diligent and hardworking,
I'll choose Hufflepuff for you,
The quality of honesty and integrity,
It is the eternal truth.
.
This is the meaning of my existence,
Let you truly understand yourself,
Now, please sit here,
Hold me high.
Do not worry!
No one has ever been abandoned by me!
(The true and original Song of the Sorting Hat was used in the old book. I wonder if previous readers still remember it.)
After listening to the new version of the song, the auditorium burst into applause.The Sorting Hat bowed to each of the four tables, then stood still.
Professor McGonagall walked forward with the parchment and said loudly: "Now, whoever's name I call will put on his hat, sit on the stool, and wait for the sorting."
"Morgana Arthur!"
Glenn quietly gave a smile that no one could understand.
finally...
It’s no longer tough Hannah.
Directly in front of the crowd is a luxurious welcome staircase made entirely of marble, leading all the way to the top floor.
Professor McGonagall did not take them directly to the auditorium on the right, but walked into a room like a communication room on the other side.
The room was not spacious, and it was packed tightly with nearly a hundred young wizards. Glenn felt his forehead begin to sweat.
"Welcome to Hogwarts!" Professor McGonagall said seriously.
"The opening ceremony will begin soon, but before you go to the restaurant to take a seat, you must first determine which college you will enter."
She paused slightly and continued to introduce the sorting ceremony.
"Sorting is a very important traditional ceremony, because when you are in school, the college is your home in Hogwarts. You have to take classes with other students in the college, live together in the college dormitories, and spend time together in the public hall. Spend your free time in the lounge.”
"The names of the four houses are: Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff and Slytherin."
Professor McGonagall pointed to the four-color flag on the wall, with the emblem of each house and the animal representing the house printed on it.
"Each house has its own glorious history and has produced outstanding wizards and witches. During your stay at Hogwarts, if you perform well, you will earn extra points for the house, and if you violate the rules, your house will lose points. ."
She looked at everyone with burning eyes.
"At the end of the year, the college with the highest score can win the College Cup, which is a very high honor. I hope that no matter which college you are assigned to, you can bring glory to the college."
The little wizards listened attentively and submissively, but Glenn had long been distracted.
His eyes were fixed on the four academy animals on the flag, and he instantly understood the meaning of the four milestones.
The lion cub, the eaglet, the oolong and the flat-headed brother just correspond to the four animals representing the college.
In other words, as long as you are admitted to any college, you can achieve the corresponding milestones, while the other three can only be passively given up.
Glenn just calls good guy.
On the surface, it looks generous, but in fact it is a one-of-four choice. This system really doesn't treat people well.
Professor McGonagall told the freshmen to tidy up their appearance and turned around and left the room.
The little wizards began to whisper.
"Do you know how the sorting ceremony is carried out?" asked a girl who looked very talkative.
"There's nothing to be nervous about!" a plain-looking but confident boy replied proudly, "My uncle Tiberus told me that he has a very good relationship with Scrimgeour, the head of the Auror Office. He said It was just a...well, little test."
Many freshmen couldn't help but come closer, wanting to get some inside information about the sorting ceremony from him.
The boy was very proud to find that he was the focus of the crowd. He was about to say something more, but his expression suddenly changed, his eyes widened and he let out an ear-piercing scream.
The little wizards followed his gaze and gasped in unison.
About twenty pearly white, translucent ghosts emerged from the wall, whispering to each other.
As if he didn't expect to meet a crowd here, a ghost wearing a wheel-shaped ruffled tights asked in surprise: "Why are you gathering here if you don't go to the banquet?"
The little wizards remained silent, staring directly at the huge wound on his neck.
"We are freshmen, and we are preparing to attend the sorting ceremony, sir." Glenn said helplessly, breaking the awkwardness between the two parties.
"You're not scared by us. You're such a good boy. I hope you can be sorted into Hufflepuff. I used to study in that academy." A fat, monk-like ghost said in a very kind tone, "But I I don’t think Ms. Gray would agree, after all, the Ollivander family has always been in Ravenclaw House.”
The female ghost he called Ms. Gray glanced at Glenn's silver eyes and nodded coldly.
"Move forward now!" Professor McGonagall returned to the room just at this time, "The sorting ceremony is about to begin."
Glenn saluted the ghosts and then left the room with the team, walked through the foyer, and headed to the luxurious auditorium.
The auditorium hall is a magical and wonderful place full of magic. The magnificent decoration is even more exquisite than in the movie. Even Glenn couldn't help but marvel.
Students from other grades were already sitting around the long tables in the four houses. Countless candles were floating in the air, lighting up the entire auditorium.
Four long tables were filled with gleaming gold plates and goblets.
The velvety black dome was enchanted, and the stars twinkled exactly like the sky outside.
The teacher's seat was on the stage at the top of the auditorium. Professor McGonagall led him to line up in a row, with his back to the professors. In front of him were hundreds of faces watching them and ghosts shining with silver light.
A four-corner stool was placed in front of the new students, with the dirty and patched Sorting Hat on it.
The hat twisted, opened a wide slit like a mouth, and sang a Sorting Hat song that Glenn had never heard before:
In the eyes of mediocre people,
All you can see is my patched body,
Only you, who are extremely talented,
A chance to immerse myself in my singing.
.
Remember a thousand years ago?
Those four great men gave me life,
They say the pinnacle of magic is unattainable,
Only by passing the inheritance from generation to generation.
.
Here they party,
Officially build Hogwarts,
Because of their different beliefs,
The four established their own colleges.
.
Brave heroism,
Most beloved by Gryffindors,
the fruits of victory and joy,
Waiting for your picking here.
.
If you like to wander in the sea of books the most,
Ravenclaw is most looking forward to your arrival,
Only smart minds,
Only then can you be favored here.
.
I also heard another voice,
That's from Slytherin,
The purest bloodline,
Only in order to please him.
.
If you are diligent and hardworking,
I'll choose Hufflepuff for you,
The quality of honesty and integrity,
It is the eternal truth.
.
This is the meaning of my existence,
Let you truly understand yourself,
Now, please sit here,
Hold me high.
Do not worry!
No one has ever been abandoned by me!
(The true and original Song of the Sorting Hat was used in the old book. I wonder if previous readers still remember it.)
After listening to the new version of the song, the auditorium burst into applause.The Sorting Hat bowed to each of the four tables, then stood still.
Professor McGonagall walked forward with the parchment and said loudly: "Now, whoever's name I call will put on his hat, sit on the stool, and wait for the sorting."
"Morgana Arthur!"
Glenn quietly gave a smile that no one could understand.
finally...
It’s no longer tough Hannah.
