Chapter 352 Umbridge
Although the specific goals of Umbridge and the opponents behind her are unknown.
But we can also guess that this action is most likely aimed at Dumbledore.
Wright believed that Dumbledore could handle it and there was no need to worry.
As for the opposition parties creating an incident that could prevent the 'Magic Wand Registration Act', there is no need to panic.
After all, the person with the most say in their affairs is in Wright's hands.
If there is any secret news or shocking plan, he will definitely be the first to know.
Just as Wright was happily daydreaming, Professor McGonagall came in with a group of freshmen who looked frightened.
At this time, the Sorting Hat opened its mouth and began to sing a new song:
A long time ago, I was a new hat!
That's because Hogwarts wasn't built yet.
The four founders of Noble Academy.
Thought they would never part ways.
……
The four colleges are like four stone pillars.
It once held our school firmly in place.
Now they are against each other and disputes continue.
Everyone wants to monopolize power.
……
Enemies outside the school are watching closely.
We must be closely united internally.
Otherwise everything will fall apart from within.
I have told you plainly,
I have sounded the alarm for you.
After the Sorting Hat finished singing, it returned to its motionless state.
There was warm applause in the hall, but it was mixed with a lot of whispers.
“This year’s lyrics are a little different from previous years.”
"Maybe it has noticed the change too!"
"after all……"
……
The whispered conversation gradually grew louder, and Professor McGonagall immediately used her teacher's unique intimidating glare.
The students who were swept by her eyes all lowered their heads silently and dared not speak anymore.
When the entire hall returned to calm, Professor McGonagall began to call out the names:
"Euan Abercrombie!"
The Sorting Hat's voice followed suit: "Gryffindor!"
……
When the last student was assigned to Hufflepuff, the Sorting ceremony ended.
Dumbledore also stood up and gave a speech in a loud voice: "Welcome our new students!"
"We also welcome our old students, welcome back!"
"There are many things I want to say, but not now."
"So, please enjoy the feast!"
Dumbledore's speech was as popular as ever when his voice fell.
There was a burst of enthusiastic applause and cheers in the auditorium.
As Dumbledore sat down, countless delicious dishes appeared out of thin air on the long dining table.
The teachers and students of Hogwarts began to eat heartily, and some students took this opportunity to whisper to each other.
They discussed in low voices the rampant Death Eaters and the Daily Prophet, which was published twice a day.
Wright, the mastermind behind the incident, did not participate in the discussion of these topics.
Instead, he implemented the concept of "don't talk while eating and don't talk while sleeping" and concentrated on eating.
Wait until the long table was littered with dishes and the last student put down his knife and fork.
In the blink of an eye, the long table returned to its original clean and tidy state.
Dumbledore stood up, glanced at the students below, and said loudly:
"Now that everyone has eaten and drunk enough, I hope everyone will be quiet for a while, and let me tell you something that needs attention."
"First-year students should know that you are not allowed to enter the forbidden forest within the hunting grounds."
"And I think several senior students should know this."
At this point, Dumbledore glanced at Wright and Harry, who were daydreaming, before continuing:
"And Mr. Filch, the caretaker, has asked me to remind everyone for the four hundred and twenty-sixth time."
"No magic in the hallway during breaks, and lots of other rules."
"These rules are posted on the door of Mr. Filch's office."
“This year, we have two changes in our teaching staff.”
"Let us welcome Professor Grubbly-Plank, she will be teaching you Care of Magical Creatures."
"Of course Professor Umbridge, our new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher."
As soon as he finished speaking, there was polite but not very enthusiastic applause in the auditorium.
After Dumbledore's arrangement was completed, Harry felt unwell and asked Wright:
"Dumbledore didn't seem to say how long Grubbly-Plank would teach us."
"Hagrid is not going to France with Maxime!"
"Don't worry! He won't. If Hagrid goes far away, he will tell us."
"If he disappeared suddenly, it should be because of something urgent and he just went out."
Harry's anxious expression eased a lot after hearing Light's reasoning.
At this moment, Dumbledore, who was about to continue speaking, suddenly looked at Umbridge beside him.
She stood up slowly and cleared her throat in a controlled tone.
Dumbledore raised his eyebrows and immediately sat down, giving his seat to Umbridge.
Except for Snape, the other professors were not so calm, and their surprise was shown on their faces.
“Typical bureaucratic style!”
"To force the previous leader to step down in public."
"If the leader who is forced cannot counter her later, his prestige will be weakened."
Wright felt a little nauseous when he saw her pretentious state.
Umbridge didn't care what the teachers and students thought, and said to herself: "Thank you very much, Headmaster!"
She gave a greasy smile and spoke in a clipped voice, a high, shrill, breathy way.
Coupled with her appearance, she looks like a tank without beauty filter, which makes people despair.
"Here, I must say, it's really great to be back at Hogwarts again!"
“I feel very happy when I see the students looking at me.”
……
"If Dumbledore hadn't been around, I would have turned you into ashes."
Wright held his chin with one hand and glanced at the students whose faces were becoming increasingly unsightly.
But the people on the stage didn't care about their feelings at all.
He gave a very profound but pretentious speech directly on the stage.
During this speech, except for Hermione who was listening attentively, the other students seemed drowsy.
As for the professors, except for Snape and Professor McGonagall, they were all rubbing their eyes.
The boring speech lasted for more than forty minutes before she stopped.
"Thank you very much, Professor Umbridge, your speech was very enlightening!"
After Umbridge sat down, Dumbledore took the lead in applauding, and the other teachers followed suit.
The students were in a trance, not many of them applauded.
And Dumbledore stood up again without waiting for the students to react.
After briefly announcing this year's Quidditch match, the dinner was declared over.
