Hogwarts Study Panel

Chapter 352, Section 351: Welcome to Iphamoni

The fireplace in the stone house was burning. It had been burning miraculously ever since Sheen arrived, and Sheen hadn't even seen any firewood in it.

In other words, this is a flame created by magic, and its source appears to be the runic symbols engraved on the wall.

“Dear Mr. Hermes, Professor Terra, come with me.”

Principal Herrera waved his hand, and Professor Terra's focused expression froze, as if in regret, before turning to Herrera.

Sheen also turned his gaze into the distance.

The clouds and mist rose.

A colossal object suddenly appeared before Sheen.

At this moment, it is being embraced and enveloped by the gray-white evening mist rising from the Greylock Mountains.

Its outline is deep, like a huge phantom yet to appear in the clouds, or a mysterious island floating in the sea of ​​clouds.

The thick walls, a deep, somber color between cool gray and dark blue, were soaked with mist, giving them a damp and solemn appearance. The narrow, long stained-glass windows on the walls were now just blurry, faded spots, like the closed eyelids of a sleeping giant.

"Well then, welcome to Iphamoni!"

Principal Herrera spoke in an inspiring and passionate voice.

She eventually took Sheen's hand.

The young wizard looked at her with slightly confused eyes, then looked back at his teacher.

"Go, my disciple, Herrera will take you directly into Iphamoni's hall."

Professor Terra chuckled to himself.

"As for me, there's obviously no need for me to be assigned to another department, but I'll be watching you from the circular terrace."

Professor Terra's statement was both an explanation and a warning.

"We are about to perform Apparition, dear Mr. Hermes. I've heard you're making some preparations?"

Principal Herrera was always kind and approachable.

“Yes, Principal Herrera.”

Sheen took out a bottle of potion.

In fact, he had apparitioned many times, but had never experienced dizziness.

When traveling, Professor Terra always chooses the FlooNet network, even if it means taking a longer route.

Principal Herrera snapped his fingers, and the scene before Sheen suddenly changed—they had arrived in a foyer.

The foyer was as spacious as Gringotts, with torches blazing around the stone walls. The ceiling was so high that the top was almost invisible. A grand marble staircase led directly upstairs.

"The fire in the stone house has been lit for you, Mr. Green. Please allow me to address you as such."

Consider it a small gift; you have plenty of time to explore its mysteries.

Headmistress Herrera laughed heartily, glancing at Sheehan, then at the distant marble staircase, her meaning clear.

"All four statues are still awake... Just a quick question, which house at Hogwarts are you in?"

She seemed very much looking forward to this question; the wrinkles around her eyes smoothed out.

"Ravenclaw".

Sheen responded.

"Ms. Aesop's favorite color is blue because she dreamed of becoming a student at Hogwarts Ravenclaw when she was young."

Principal Herrera smiled slowly. Only then did Sheehan understand part of the meaning behind the principal's cranberry-colored and blue robes.

"Please proceed to the Sorting Hall, Iphamoni—democracy and equality lie ahead—"

Accompanied by Principal Herrera's resounding voice, a cold wind swept past Sheen as he arrived at the Sector Hall.

This is a circular hall with the Gordian Knot painted in the center of the floor. The walls surrounding the hall are adorned with sculptures of magical creatures representing the four major academies.

"The Longhorn Water Serpent: Chosen by the founder Isolzel, it represents the wizard's mind and has a preference for scholars."

Cat-Leopard: Chosen by Webbout, representing the wizard's body, with a preference for warriors.

Thunderbird: Chosen by Chawick Butt, representing the wizard's soul, with a preference for adventurers. Goblin: Chosen by James Stewart, representing the wizard's inner self, with a preference for healers…

A voice introduced him to Sheen, who looked up to see a relatively young witch beside him.

From the nameplate on her robe, Sheehan knew her name—Egilbert Fontana, professor of Transfiguration.

He also became the principal later.

Sheen thought.

But... how come the professor of the Transformation Class always becomes the principal?
Behind Professor Gilbert Fontana were Professor Tella and Principal Herrera…

There was also a group of excited young wizards, all dressed in blue and cranberry-red school uniforms, chattering excitedly.

"A transfer student! Good heavens, I've never heard of Iphamoni accepting transfer students."

"His eyes are so beautiful..."

“Lila, you’ve really gone too far, but you’re right. However, I heard the statues aren’t too happy… like they’ve been disturbed from their sleep…”

Sheen could hear various voices discussing the matter, which surprised him. He thought it was too late to have so many spectators.

But in reality, at least several hundred people were standing on the circular terrace.

Amidst the commotion, the young witch spoke:
"Whoever's name I call now, stand in front and await your assignment to the next department."

She said.

Sheen was slightly taken aback.

Are there other people here...?
Moreover, the opening remarks sounded too familiar, like what Professor McGonagall said at the Sorting Ceremony.

It seems that Isothel, the founder of Ephemeral, is a little too fond of Hogwarts.

"Sheen Green!"

she shouted.

The surroundings also fell silent.

So Sheen walked to the center, and as soon as he took a step, the crystal embedded in the forehead of the long-horned water snake statue suddenly lit up.

Meanwhile, the young witch and Headmistress Herrera were also immediately impressed.

Behind them, a group of wizards with horned water serpent badges on their chests immediately burst into cheers.

"Welcome to the Longhorned Water Serpent! The Longhorned Water Serpent represents the wisdom of sorceresses and wizards—we welcome the wise."

A composed, senior witch's voice drowned out the rest of the crowd.

As a prefect of the Longhorn Water Serpent Academy, she naturally knew some inside information.

This is... the legendary Mr. Hermes! He is her teacher, the future greatest wizard that Principal Herrera has been longing for.

"Herrera, you're celebrating too soon, even though you're from the horned water snake family."

Only Professor Terra smiled gently.

At the same time, as if to verify her words, the cat-leopard statue immediately roared.

The young wizards wearing cat and leopard badges cheered.

"Fantastic! Welcome to Cat and Leopard Academy—we are the warrior's home!"

The burly prefect of the Cat and Leopard Academy swung his fist.

"I'm very curious, what choice will Mr. Green make?"

Principal Herrera smiled and said to Professor Terra with a hint of anticipation.

"Make a choice now?"

Professor Terra gave a soft snort.

At that moment, the Thunderbird statue suddenly flapped its wings and flew down directly in front of Sheen; the Pukchi statue, not to be outdone, raised its bow and arrow high.

(End of this chapter)