Chapter 22 The First Partner and Subordinates

The Hufflepuff common room is located in the school's basement, with the entrance located in a pile of large barrels on the right side of the kitchen corridor.

Simply tap the second barrel in the middle of the second row to Helga Hufflepuff's rhythm and the lid will spin around to reveal the passage.

Compared to Gryffindor and Slytherin, with their constantly changing passwords, and Ravenclaw's brain teasers that sound like IQ tests.

Hufflepuff's style of doing things always reveals the kind of laziness and practicality that workers love the most.

A password has been used since Hogwarts was founded and is never changed.

However, even with such a simple password, no outsider has ever entered the Hufflepuff common room.

Because this is the only college with a "face recognition function", even if an outsider gets the rhythm right.

But as long as it is not a badger, the gate will not open, and all kinds of strange-smelling vinegar will be sprayed out from the wooden barrel next to it to drive away the invaders.

Cedric patiently explained these contents to the freshmen and demonstrated them personally three times before leading the freshmen through the door of the lounge.

Carl ducked down and walked through the passage, looking inside he saw a huge round room.

The common room has a low ceiling, a moderate temperature, and no luxurious decorations, but it exudes comfort everywhere.

Various plants can be seen hanging or placed everywhere around the room, and the fresh air is filled with the scent of plants.

The entire public lounge feels like an oxygen bar in the forest.

There are soft carpets underfoot and plenty of plush sofas and chairs.

Carl nodded with satisfaction, and Cedric was also very happy.

He walked slowly to the fireplace and pointed at the portrait hanging above it. It was a lady holding a golden cup and smiling brightly.

Cedric said proudly.

"This is Ms. Helga Hufflepuff. Because of her kindness, she adopted many house-elves."

"To protect them from abuse and humiliation, so Hufflepuffs always get special treatment in the kitchen."

"So if you need any food, you can go to the kitchen next door and get it yourself. Don't be polite to them."

It can be seen that Cedric is full of pride in his academy, but after he finished speaking.

In order to avoid his kind-hearted classmates from doing bad things out of good intentions, Carl added.

"This guy meant it literally, for special reasons."

"In the eyes of the house elves, your politeness means that they have not done their job well, and they will blame themselves extremely."

"So please control your good conscience and don't do things that you will regret because of your good intentions."

Carl's words marked the end of the entire speech. Cedric also expressed his agreement and then let everyone start to move freely.

The Hufflepuff students were all very enthusiastic, and at the beginning of the free activities, there were many senior students.

They warmly entertained the new students and took out snacks hidden from all kinds of incredible places to entertain them.

When faced with questions raised by freshmen, they would answer them patiently, make jokes from time to time, and after livening up the atmosphere, they would share their own experiences.

Carl also sat on the sofa with Cedric and started staring at each other.

It can be seen that Carl was very upset about Cedric admitting that he was also in that carriage, which made his plan imperfect.

At the beginning, Cedric was very confident and looked at the other person with a firm look.

But what Carl is best at is silent cold violence and the ability to express with his eyes.

In less than a minute, Cedric was defeated and raised his hands in surrender.

"Okay, I know you're a little angry now, but honesty is a good virtue, and you have to admit that."

"Besides, you are the biggest beneficiary of this whole thing. Why do you have to pursue perfection like this? As for the two Weasley guys."

"You don't have to worry about them holding a grudge against you. They should be happily discussing your perfect prank right now."

You are really worthy of being like this. How can you be so considerate of others? Watching this handsome boy apologize to you.

Carl had to give a thumbs up in his heart, and at the same time he very much approved of his own choice. Hufflepuff was indeed his best choice.

After all, if you were to ask what group of people villains feel most comfortable among, it would undoubtedly be among a group of good people.

His sense of morality had completely disappeared today, and he apologized to Cedric only for the sake of others.

Without any sense of guilt, she picked up the hot juice brought by the senior student and said quietly.

"Since you admit your mistake, I will graciously forgive you, but as Professor McGonagall said."

"If you do something wrong, you must be punished. My punishment is very simple. From today on, you will be my subordinate and best business partner."

"I won't interfere with your studies and life, but when necessary, you must obey my orders."

Cedric was obviously stunned for a moment, and he looked at Carl in disbelief.

Looking at the biggest beneficiary of the whole prank and the 'murderer' who really should be punished, he could be so nonchalant.

He said he wanted to punish me and make me his subordinate. All I did was apologize, and it was like selling myself out to him.

Even Li Zhongtang in the far east might not agree to such harsh conditions, so he shook his head desperately.

"No, your condition is too harsh. I will never compromise with power. I..."

"I'll take part in all my pranks from now on."

Before Cedric could finish his words, Carl interrupted leisurely.

"make a deal."

It was so smooth, just so smooth, after Karl gave the conditions, Cedric agreed to Karl’s request without a moment’s hesitation.

Karl looked at this handsome boy with red lips and white teeth indifferently. He was indeed a combination of white and black.

He stood up slowly, picked up the hot juice beside him, and poured a glass for himself and Cedric.

Then he raised his glass and said this with a sense of ceremony.

"Welcome to join my organization, my outstanding senior. You will gain wealth, honor and everything you want from me."

"Of course, Boss." Cedric also raised his glass and said, "I believe that our great organization will be able to change Hogwarts in the future."

"Make Hufflepuff great again."

He was only half joking when he said this. In fact, he thought Carl was a very interesting person from the beginning.

In addition to being amazed at the other party's stories and performance skills, he was also amazed at the other party's pranks. In fact, in his heart

He also wanted to participate in these things, but due to his personality, he couldn't do it independently, so he took it for granted.

Consider Carl's organization to be a purely mischievous student fraternity like the Weasley twins.

But what he would never know was that what Carl said about wealth, glory and everything he wanted was the literal meaning of his words.

When two hand-made ceramic teacups with strange shapes touched each other, the history of Hogwarts was completely changed at that moment.