"Good heavens, as long as there's no exam, it doesn't matter how you get the grades."
As the freshmen whispered among themselves, Professor McGonagall began calling roll. The first on the list was Hannah Abbott, the future owner of the Leaky Cauldron.
As the saying goes, the main characters come and go, but Hannah remains a constant.
When Chu Yang heard her name, he suddenly remembered this famous saying that had been passed down for a long time.
"Hufflepuff!"
As Chu Yang was still reflecting, Professor McGonagall's voice reached his ears.
"Chu Yang!"
Chu Yang took a deep breath and stepped out of the crowd.
As a transmigrator who didn't belong to this world, Chu Yang felt a lot of pressure when facing the Sorting Hat.
Because he was unsure of the extent to which the Sorting Hat's Legilimency could achieve.
Is it only possible to read superficial personality traits?
Or is it possible to directly access memories?
Chu Yang had considered trying to avoid the Sorting Hat part, but when he noticed Dumbledore watching him, he immediately abandoned the idea.
Trying to outsmart the greatest wizard of our time is not a wise choice.
A sudden weight on his head brought Chu Yang back to his senses. He realized the Sorting Hat was already on his head, and all he could do now was pray that its effects weren't as strong as he had imagined.
On the other hand, the Sorting Hat, upon landing on Chu Yang's head, detected nothing and felt as if it had been placed on a rock.
This surprised the Sorting Hat greatly. In its thousand-year history, this was the first time it had encountered such a situation. Could it be that it had fallen into disrepair? But that was impossible. It had signed a contract with the entire Hogwarts. The Book of Admission and the Pen of Acceptance, those two silent creatures, were still intact. How could it possibly break down first?
Just when the Sorting Hat was about to go all out and intensify its efforts...
It sensed a palace that was both ethereal and unreal.
That building is even more magnificent and imposing than Hogwarts!
Then, something vaguely emerged...
throne!
Countless thrones!
When it wants to figure something out!
Whether the throne is dilapidated or intact, it exudes an unstoppable power!
Nearly a hundred thrones were crowded with people!
The figures suddenly opened their eyes and stared coldly at the Sorting Hat.
In reality, the Sorting Hat suddenly let out a terrifying howl!
Chapter 32 The Sorting Hat Doesn't Determine Your Future
The sudden howl startled everyone in the auditorium!
Professor McGonagall shuddered and instinctively took a few steps back. The other teachers looked on in horror, their faces filled with disbelief.
Professor Snape and Headmaster Dumbledore both stood up in shock.
Professor Quirrell, possessed by Voldemort, stared intently at Chu Yang.
In the nearly thousand-year history of Hogwarts, such a scene has never occurred before!
What's wrong with the Sorting Hat? Why is it making such a pitiful scream?
The Sorting Hat is nothing special. Chu Yang, the instigator, was no longer nervous. He calmly took off the hat and pinched the mouth formed by the folds of the Sorting Hat, stopping its cries abruptly.
Not only that, he also used a threatening look to make this intelligent hat instantly learn to keep silent.
Speaking carelessly can get you killed... oh no, I mean killed!
"I'm putting you back on my head now. You better behave, understand?"
The Sorting Hat nodded hurriedly, and Chu Yang smiled with satisfaction, putting it back on.
"Ahem, I haven't been sleeping well lately, I was a little out of control just now..."
"Hmm, very good, I see the potential within you."
The Sorting Hat trembled slightly as it spoke the lie, “You have the courage to go all in, an endless thirst for knowledge, and unwavering loyalty to your friends. More importantly, you are ruthless in achieving your goals… I mean, you know how to protect yourself and assess the situation.”
"Slytherin!"
Although they didn't understand why, the Slytherin students still applauded. They didn't know that Chu Yang was from a Muggle family.
The other three are all pretty good... why did you choose Slytherin of all people?
I was planning to spend the rest of my school days peacefully!
Chu Yang clicked his tongue, somewhat dissatisfied, and said, "Are you sure you're not mistaken?"
The Sorting Hat shuddered and asked, "Was I wrong?"
Chu Yang nodded and said, "I think I was wrong."
The Sorting Hat said tremblingly, "That must be wrong, I'll give it to you again..."
Before he could finish speaking, Professor McGonagall lifted the Sorting Hat.
Professor McGonagall looked at Chu Yang with a complicated expression and said, "The Sorting Hat cannot determine your future. After the banquet, Headmaster Dumbledore intends to speak with you personally. You may leave now!"
The air in the entire hall seemed to freeze at that moment. The students gaped, and even the senior students who were about to graduate had never seen such a scene before!
What does it mean that the Sorting Hat doesn't determine your future?
Not to mention the students, even the professors were whispering among themselves behind the table, discussing Chu Yang with astonishment on their faces. They had never seen anything so outrageous.
Chu Yang scratched his head and asked, "Then where should I sit?"
Professor McGonagall was also exasperated and said helplessly, "Sit wherever you like."
Chu Yang thought for a moment, then plopped down at the long table in Hufflepuff House, startling the students from Badger House. But despite their surprise, they still warmly welcomed Chu Yang.
Chu Yang chose to sit here mainly to repay Professor Sprout's kindness. Although he didn't know where he would eventually be assigned, he still had to show his gratitude.
After a brief period of commotion, the Sorting Ceremony continued. After Chu Yang, the other freshmen gradually returned to normal, and the Sorting Hat no longer showed any signs of being half asleep.
Chu Yang felt very uncomfortable during the meal. The intense gazes from all sides gave him the illusion of being under a spotlight.
Whether teachers or students, their curiosity about Chu Yang subtly surpassed that for Harry Potter.
Fortunately, the appearance of the ghosts helped Chu Yang attract most of the attention.
The walls, statues, dining tables—ghosts from all directions swarmed into the castle, especially those ghosts emerging from the food, which made Chu Yang feel physically uncomfortable.
The freshmen, who had never seen anything like this before, were thrown into chaos once again.
The more timid girls started screaming one after another.
As part of the admission ceremony.
The teachers and senior students watched this scene with great interest, and even Dumbledore was laughing.
"Ghosts! There really are ghosts!" Ron yelled, tugging at Harry's clothes. "Fred was right, there really are ghosts in the school."
Harry nervously clutched his clothes, both afraid of the ghost and afraid that Ron would rip them off.
Hermione, usually the calmest and most composed member of the trio, turned pale, her fingers twisting her robes tightly as she looked helplessly at Chu Yang sitting at the next table.
Chu Yang gestured for her to relax.
The translucent ghosts and the warm colors on the living created a stark contrast, which Chu Yang saw as the boundary between life and death.
The ghosts in the Harry Potter world are more like earthbound spirits.
Some of them voluntarily chose to become ghosts, according to "Nico the Headless," by paying a high price.
As for the price, only those who became ghosts know.
In addition, some people became ghosts after dying unexpectedly at school, without even realizing it.
For example, Myrtle was killed by the basilisk's petrification magic and then became a groundbound spirit in the second-floor bathroom.
Both are ghosts, but they are not comparable, especially the latter.
In Chu Yang's opinion, it might be related to Hogwarts.
This castle, which has existed for nearly a thousand years, holds countless secrets and should not be regarded as an inanimate object.
The student's registered student status may also be a kind of contract with this ancient castle, which can be activated under certain special circumstances, causing the deceased student to become a ghost.
Of course, the above is just Chu Yang's guess, but he thought optimistically, "If I become a ghost after I die, the first thing I'll do is tear Hogwarts down. You think I'll stay here forever? No way."
The food at Hogwarts was generally well-received by the new students.
But for Chu Yang, it was nothing special.
After all, Britain is a well-known culinary wasteland.
Adding to the problem is the presence of a wicked ghost who occasionally rips off his own head, which completely wipes out Chu Yang's already dwindling appetite.
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