Chapter 501 Special Observer Of The Ministry Of Magic

"Eh... Slytherin..."

Levin was surprised when the Sorting Hat announced the result.

Of course he has always known that under Gabriel's cute appearance, she is a little devil-like girl who is very good at using her cuteness to achieve her goals, but these qualities do not seem to be enough for her to be assigned to a place known for her cunning and ambition. Slytherin.

However, when he saw Gabrielle surrounded by enthusiastic Slytherin students, the regret in his heart was gradually replaced by relief.

It seems that Gabrielle will be very popular in Slytherin, and there is Astoria to take care of her - they were already good friends last semester, so it seems that Gabrielle will be well taken care of. .

Levin certainly knew that the reason why the Slytherin students welcomed Gabrielle so enthusiastically was largely to show his goodwill.

However, he didn't care about this. As long as Gabrielle lived well, he was relieved.

It took another long time before all the new students were assigned.

Dumbledore stood up, opened his arms, a bright smile appeared on his face, and his loud voice echoed in the auditorium: "Welcome our new students! Welcome you to join this big family! At the same time, we also welcome our old students——Welcome Come back!"

After the words fell, the hall burst into particularly warm applause.

When the applause gradually subsided, Dumbledore spoke again: "I know that after a long journey, you may all be hungry now, but before we enjoy this sumptuous dinner, I still have a few words to say."

He paused and glanced around every corner of the auditorium to ensure that every student was listening: "This year, our teaching team has made two important changes. First of all, I am very happy to announce that Professor Grubbly-Plank will Returned to Hogwarts again and continued to serve as Professor of Care of Magical Creatures."

Following Dumbledore's words, Professor Grubbly-Plank stood up from the teacher's chair. She smiled and waved 803 to the students. The little wizards all recognized her, and there was another burst of applause from the audience.

Dumbledore continued: "Secondly, we have a familiar face returning - Professor Remus John Lupin. He will once again serve as our Defense Against the Dark Arts professor.

Lupine stood up, and the applause from the audience doubled. Everyone felt that he was the best Defense Against the Dark Arts professor in the past five years.

Then, Dumbledore looked at Umbridge next to him. "Finally, I would like to introduce to you a new face - Ms. Umbridge from the Ministry of Magic. She will serve as a special observer to evaluate and guide our teaching tasks...

"Ahem..." Umbridge suddenly coughed twice, interrupting Dumbledore's words. Her face was slightly distorted, as if she was a little unhappy, but she still said with a fake smile: Thank you, principal. However, I would prefer to be able to introduce myself to the students in person. "

Dumbledore nodded slightly and didn't say much, seeming to agree with Umbridge's words.

Seeing this, Umbridge felt a little more confident.

She no longer kept a calm face, but tried hard to show off her iconic sweet smile, and said to everyone coyly: "Dear students, I must say, it is great to be able to return to Hogwarts again. Yes! When I see you, I remember the days when I went to school here."

She paused and seemed to be recalling that wonderful time, "More than forty years ago, I stood here just like you, put on the Sorting Hat with excitement and joy, and became a Hogwarts student. students. Those years of experience are very precious to me, and I hope to share my stories and experiences with you."

Umbridge talked eloquently about the past events of his youth, trying to get closer to the little wizards, but unfortunately the effect was minimal.

They were not interested in his (bdea) old past, and no one wanted to know how she became a prefect by studying hard and reporting.

Everyone in the audience felt sleepy after hearing this, and some even started whispering.

"Can't we wait until after dinner?" Levin heard Steve's complaint.

Obviously in the past, the banquet was held first and then the speeches were made. I don’t know why this school year is different.

Dissatisfaction spread in the auditorium, and some people began to talk quietly.

"She really looks like a toad, and she's pink!" Luna said suddenly.

Her tone was light and airy, as if she was saying something inconspicuous, but it aroused laughter in a small area.

Steve nodded, "Indeed, no wonder we have to wait for her to finish speaking before eating, just to avoid us vomiting on the spot.

"So this is ah."

Everyone suddenly realized and understood Dumbledore's good intentions.

The reasons behind it are heartwarming.

Zhang Qiu also murmured in a low voice: "I heard people say that unmarried old aunts like her are the most terrifying. Many of them have become twisted because they have not received the nourishment of love.

Her words immediately resonated with the girls around her.

Marietta rolled her eyes and said, "Didn't anyone remind her that there is something wrong with her taste?"

Luna whispered again: "I dare say her heart must be twisted, otherwise whoever is so old would still dress up as a little girl."

Umbridge seemed not to notice the commotion in the audience and continued to talk endlessly about her plans and visions: "...let us continue to move forward and enter a new era that is enlightened, efficient, and reasonable. , resolutely maintain what should be maintained, improve what needs to be improved, and abandon those that we should prohibit..."

It's all correct bullshit.

Umbridge's speech lasted for more than forty minutes.

The first half recalls the honors she achieved as a student, while the second half emphasizes that Hogwarts will make certain changes in the future under the supervision of the Ministry of Magic and improve the existing school rules.

"Thank you very much, Ms. Umbridge. Your speech was very enlightening, and I believe everyone can benefit from it." Dumbledore waited for Umbridge to finish before walking back to the stage.

"As for now, I believe everyone is hungry. So, let's enjoy today's dinner!"

As Dumbledore finished speaking, delicacies fell from the sky, and the five long tables were instantly filled with all kinds of delicacies: large pieces of beef, sweet pies, colorful vegetables, soft bread, sweet jams, and pots of pumpkins. juice.

The atmosphere of the dinner reached its climax when Principal Dumbledore stood up and announced the disbandment of all teachers and students in the school.

The sound of the collision of tables, chairs and benches, the laughter and conversation of students instantly sounded all around, and the whole auditorium seemed to come alive instantly.

Levin's eyes passed through the noisy crowd and fell on Slytherin's long table. He saw Astoria holding Gabrielle's hand enthusiastically, with happy smiles on their faces.

From this point of view, Gabrielle should have a good life in Slytherin, and he didn't need to worry too much.

Turning around, Levin and Padma began to call for the new students of Ravenclaw to gather in front of them.

These little eagles seemed to be particularly well-behaved. They quickly gathered around, their eyes full of anticipation and curiosity for a new life.

Levin was a little distracted. When he saw the freshmen gathered behind him, he called Zhang Qiu and Luna who had been waiting for him and led the team out of the auditorium.

Under the organization of the prefects, the students lined up in an orderly manner and walked towards the lounge of their college.

At this moment, there was a sudden commotion among the Gryffindor crowd.

Colin was holding a camera and secretly taking pictures of Harry when he suddenly noticed something and shouted loudly: "Harry, what's wrong with your neck?"

Harry touched his neck in confusion and asked, "What's wrong?"

"Ho ho, strawberry mark..." Fred came over, with an experienced expression on his face, and joked: "Which girl planted this for you?"

His words immediately attracted the attention of the surrounding Gryffindor students, and everyone looked over curiously.

What, Harry Potter has a girlfriend?

Ginny turned around and looked at Harry's neck. Sure enough, there was a conspicuous red hickey there, like a strawberry imprinted on his skin. She suddenly remembered the scene that happened on the train before, covering her mouth and snickering.

"This..." Harry felt the eyes of the people around him and touched his neck uncomfortably.

He was about to say that this was Ronald's good deed, but he swallowed his words again. He glanced at Ronald and thought: If he said this, wouldn't everyone think there was something abnormal between him and Ronald?

However, Ronald was a straight man, and he explained without any scruples:

"That hickey was left by me. I did it on the train."

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone said "Oh——" and looked at the two people with ambiguous eyes.

Ginny opened her mouth in surprise. She never expected that her stupid brother would admit this so honestly.

She glanced at Harry and saw an embarrassed expression flashing across his face, obviously not expecting Ronald to be so direct.

Ginny muttered to herself: "Didn't he see that Harry didn't even want to mention this?"

She couldn't help but start to wonder about Ronald's motives.

Is he really so stupid that he doesn't understand the ways of the world, or is his affection for Harry so deep that he can't hide it?

Thinking of what happened last semester, Ginny thought it was the latter.

"Oh, luckily I woke up in time and chose Levin." Ginny sighed in her heart.

She recalled the scene when she first arrived at Hogwarts, when she still had some fantasies about Harry.

But now it seems that it was a joke. If things continue like that, she may really have to compete with her brother for the same man, and the loser will most likely be her!

Ginny felt uncomfortable at the thought of this possibility.

She would rather compete with a hundred beautiful nymphs for Levin than compete with Ronald for Harry.

It's not a question of whether it can be fought or not, but it's just...disgusting!

She would not be proud of competing with her own brother for a man, even if she won.

But it's different now.

If Ronald and Harry were really together... Ginny thought about it and felt that it was not unacceptable, as long as they were happy. When the time comes, she might sincerely wish them well, and even call Harry sister-in-law—or brother-in-law?

But now.........

Ginny secretly opened her small bag, took out a small pentagonal mirror, turned it over, and saw a chocolate frog card in a small photo frame, with Levin's handsome face smiling at her.

Ginny gently stroked Levin's face on the card, and the nausea in her stomach gradually subsided. Now, she wanted to wash her eyes.

Pictured is Gabrielle.