I, the leader of the secret sect, will do great things in the infinite world!

The giant squid that appeared in the black lake just now was obviously beyond the scope of "surprise", and the professors at Hogwarts were not as calm as they thought.

A tall witch in a pointed wizard's hat waited for them at the door of the Great Hall.

"That's Professor McGonagall." Qiu Zhang finally called out a familiar name.

"Okay, little wizards." Professor McGonagall clapped his hands in a friendly manner, signaling the little wizards to be quiet, "Welcome to Hogwarts, in a while, each of you will have to go through this door , the other students in the auditorium are waiting for you..."

"But before that, we have to carry out the sorting ceremony."

"Hogwarts has four colleges, namely Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff and Slytherin. During school, the college is your home..."

Marietta, who was not afraid of the crazy giant squid, was actually trembling now.

"what happened?"

Marietta's face turned pale: "I heard that the sorting ceremony is dangerous. When I asked my mother, she said the same."

"Yes." Another girl came over and said in a low voice, "My brother said that every freshman who undergoes the sorting ceremony has to face four tests. It won't kill you, but it's very painful."

"Think about the good..." Qiu Zhang tried to comfort his classmates, "The sorting ceremony may be an exam."

Marietta's face became even paler. She stared at Qiu Zhang with wide eyes, as if she wanted to open her head to have a look.

Another girl stammered, "Oh my god... the exam, I'd rather go back and face that giant squid."

It seems that for these little wizards, exams are more terrifying than the sky falling.

The door of Hogwarts Great Hall opened quietly.

Professor Minerva McGonagall led the little wizards in. When every little wizard walked into the auditorium, they couldn't help but clenched their hands tightly.

The auditorium was filled with dense crowds of people.

Students from other grades of Hogwarts were sitting here. They quietly looked at the new students entering the auditorium, as if they could see their ignorant and nervous past selves in these new students.

The freshmen didn't dare to look at the senior students, so they had to look up.

The roof of the auditorium is a vast starry sky, thousands of candles are suspended in the air, shining with a warm light.

Everything you see is a great work of magic.

While the young wizards were in shock, Professor Minerva McGonagall took a few quick steps forward and came to the edge of a high stool.

On the tall foot stood an old wizard's hat, which was covered with dust and looked dilapidated.

Professor McGonagall picked up the list on the table, looked at it, put it down again, and said softly: "Before our sorting ceremony officially begins, Professor Dumbledore wants to say a few words to everyone."

A group of young wizards cast their gazes behind the high stools, which was the most conspicuous position in the entire Hogwarts Great Hall.

That area was a special seat, and the Hogwarts faculty and staff sat in their seats, looking at the new students who were about to undergo the sorting ceremony with different expressions.

And in the middle of them sat an old man with a long white beard.

The contemporary headmaster of Hogwarts, the legendary white wizard, Albus Dumbledore.

As long as you have been in contact with the magic world, you will definitely hear the name of this living legend. As long as you yearn for the charming magic world, you will definitely not ignore this kind white wizard.

Dumbledore got up slowly, and said calmly and gently: "Here, I would like to say a few simple things. First of all, this school strictly prohibits any students from entering the Forbidden Forest, which is a forbidden area of ​​the school..."

After talking a bunch of nonsense that was not much different from the original book, Dumbledore didn't sit down immediately.

He turned to look at Li Lin, who was beside him with dull eyes: "Next, I would like to invite our other vice principal, Professor of Defense Against the Dark Arts, Mr. Aatrox to give a speech."

"The new vice principal?"

"No wonder he looks so strange to me. I hope the Defense Against the Dark Arts class he teaches will become interesting."

"I've never seen him before."

Not only the freshmen, but also the rest of the students began to talk a lot. They had noticed the strange Li Lin a long time ago, and made countless guesses about his identity below.

Li Lin stood up abruptly, put his hand on Dumbledore's shoulder, and pushed him back to his position.

The proud Master Li does not allow anyone to point and point while he is speaking.

Naturally, this move was also praised by those Gryffindor guys who were afraid of chaos in the world: "Wow, you actually dared to push the principal back to the chair, how cool."

Qiu Zhang's eyes widened unconsciously, and she recognized Li Lin.

Li Lin looked at her as if feeling something, and cleared his throat: "Albus Dumbledore, the headmaster of Hogwarts, just pointed out important matters. Here, I would like to make a few additions and emphasis on this... ..."

These words are normal, but when they come out of Li Lin's mouth, they are very abnormal.

"...The past year has been a milestone year in the history of Hogwarts. The Hogwarts faculty and staff with Albus Dumbledore as the core, unite and lead Granville The wizards of Fendor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, and Slytherin celebrated the thousandth anniversary of the founding of Hogwarts, successfully held the reelection of the school board, and formulated the next historical decision for the development of the wizarding world. Start the battle against the Dark Lord as scheduled, and build a harmoniously developed magic world in an all-round way as scheduled."

"Over the past year, faced with the complex and severe situation and many risks and challenges in the wizarding world, the wizards of the new era, led by Hogwarts, have worked together to coordinate the hard power and economic development of the wizarding world. The main goals and tasks throughout the year have been successfully completed. , the long battle against the Dark Lord Gellert Grindelwald has made a good start and achieved new major achievements."

"Professor Dumbledore pointed out in his speech that the Forbidden Forest, as an important area of ​​the school, maintains the hard-won ecological diversity of species in the wizarding world."

"Mr. Newt Scamander, a famous alumnus of our school and a well-known conservationist of magical creatures in the wizarding world, has come to the Forbidden Forest many times and has launched long-term and continuous efficient cooperation with the staff of our school to protect magical creatures in the wizarding world. has made an indelible and important contribution to the sustainable development of China.”

"For this reason, we must thoroughly implement Professor Dumbledore's decision-making and deployment, implement the forbidden forest maintenance and punishment mechanism, and fully implement the excellent concept of protecting life. Here, Mr. Filch will effectively implement the work and face various risks efficiently. ..."

"...The development of Hogwarts for 1000 years has always been carried out in the face of danger and challenges. The wizards of Hogwarts have the courage, wisdom, loyalty and leadership to overcome any difficulties and obstacles. We must unite closely around Professor Dumbledore, hold high the great banner of wizards, strive to meet the challenges of the times, build Hogwarts into a better school, and continue to strive for the wizarding world!"

Li Lin greeted the pale-faced students and the pained professors: "I've finished my words."

For a moment, there was thunderous applause.

Don't get me wrong, most of the students didn't understand what Li Lin said. The reason why they clapped their hands was because no one had ever been able to talk nonsense for so long without writing at this time.

Only the Slytherin students, who were full of power desires and ambitions, realized that Li Lin's words were actually an extremely effective political term.

Suddenly, the hat twitched, and a slit opened.

The Sorting Hat suddenly started singing.

"Thousands of years ago, the Four Giants injected their thoughts into me, and since then, I have chosen students."

"You may think I'm shabby, but who can see into your hearts better than me?"

"Cross the swamp like a lion, but courage is not to be confused with recklessness."

"You should fly across the river like an eagle, but how can wisdom and calculation be generalized?"

“You shall walk like a badger through the valley, and your faithfulness and integrity shall bear fruit.”

"You should swim through the quagmire like a long snake, and ambition and power will naturally open up the way for you!"

"Come on, boys."

"It's up to me to decide—"

"Don't you want to enter Gryffindor? The brave draws the sword, this is the way."

"Can you refuse Ravenclaw? Wise men wear crowns and desire the truth of this world."

"Will you underestimate Hufflepuff? The benevolent holds the gold cup, and kindness is my heart."

"Don't you envy Slytherin? A conspirator with a pendant around his neck, at the pinnacle of power."

"Now, open your hearts, open your eyes wide, express yourself to your heart's content, and start sorting!"

"Great!"

The students who had been tortured by Li Lin until they were masked with pain began to cheer. No one noticed that the extremely petty Master Li had set his sights on the Sorting Hat, who was making a big show of himself.

Professor McGonagall, who also had a gloomy face, picked up the list and began to roll his name: "My classmates who are reporting the names now, please come to the front and put the hat on your head."

Some dizzy little wizards quickly lifted their spirits.

"Katie Bell!"

A little girl ran up quickly. She was wearing the sorting hat, and the thick brim covered her eyes.

A strange voice sounded from overhead: "Gryffindor!"

With the birth of the first student who was successfully sorted, the auditorium began to burst into applause.

The sorting ceremony proceeded quickly, and soon it was Qiu Zhang's turn.

Marietta squeezed Qiu Zhang’s hand nervously.

"Marietta Ackmore."

She put the hat on her head, and as soon as she touched it, the Sorting Hat announced her destination: "Ravenclaw!"

Compared with Gryffindor's enthusiasm, Hufflepuff's excitement, and Slytherin's restraint, Ravenclaw's applause seemed rhythmic.

"Autumn Zhang."

After reading the last name on the list, Professor McGonagall showed a kind smile on his unsmiling face. She still remembered this girl who showed extraordinary talent in the wand shop.

Possibly the only natural Animagus in the entire wizarding world.

Qiu Zhang stretched out his hand to straighten his wizard robes, and then walked towards the high stool.

All the students quieted down unconsciously, staring at this girl who made them feel heartbroken.

Without the slightest shyness or impatience, she quietly picked up the hat and put it on her head.

"Well, your heart is tender and firm, and you are not lacking in courage...You are determined to be unfailingly loyal to those you love and those who love you...You have an extraordinary intellect, curiosity reigns your heart."

In Qiu Zhang's thoughts, the voice of the Sorting Hat sounded one after another, as if he was hesitating which college to assign him to.

After what seemed like a long time, a voice finally came from the top of Qiu Zhang's head:

"Cho Chang...Ravenclaw!"

There was thunderous applause in the auditorium.

Dumbledore had to get up again, motioning for everyone to be quiet, and the banquet began.

Following the flashes of light, the tables in the entire auditorium were instantly filled with sumptuous food.

The banquet at Hogwarts has begun, and other creatures living in this castle will naturally not be absent.

The ghosts wandering around Hogwarts flew out from various places in the great hall with laughter, and some ghosts even suddenly appeared directly from under the dining table.

If you want to study at Hogwarts, you have to get used to these ghosts living in Hogwarts Castle, and these ghosts will accompany them until they graduate.

Dumbledore took this opportunity and took back the sorting hat. He put the hat on the table, turned his head and asked Li Lin seemingly casually: "When you subdued the giant squid just now, what was the spell you used? It doesn't seem to be Not one of any magic that exists at Hogwarts."

"Of course not," Li Lin stared at the Sorting Hat intently, reaching into the hat, trying to find the Sword of Gryffindor, "The giant squid went crazy because of the influence of R'lye, so how could he be so different from R'lyeh? The one the Lord Ye is fighting against is naturally another great being."

"Besides, I'm not a Hogwarts student..."

Before he finished speaking, Li Lin kept moving his hands, and put the hat on top of his head.

Dumbledore smiled mildly: "The Sorting Hat is only useful for young wizards with defenseless minds."

Suddenly, a sharp voice sounded from above Li Lin's head: "Help! Help! Help!"

In the shallow wisdom of the Sorting Hat, a blazing sun is burning, and the lost rose color has never been so blazing.

The sound of the Sorting Hat became shriller as no one took themselves away from the horrible creature for a moment.

Its body contorted and twitched in pain.

"How could there be someone like you, it's too scary! Azkaban...no, Nurmengard!"

Dumbledore quickly took off the painful sorting hat from Li Lin's head, signaling that everyone should eat and drink.

"I think your hat is targeting me." Li Lin rolled up his sleeves and asked the sorting hat, "Don't give me a chance, I'll fucking kill you sooner or later—"

The hands-on master Li was pulled out of the auditorium by Dumbledore.

Bounty ends, data statistics

As of today, the bounty is over. I rounded up and calculated, and I owe about seventeen shifts, minus the three shifts that have already been repaid, and there are still fourteen shifts left.

I will slowly pay back the fourteen changes in the next time, mainly because I thought it was more than enough at the beginning, but I didn’t expect that the accumulation of small amounts would become such a terrifying amount (coma).

Before the update is completed, I probably won't open the bounty, it hurts, it hurts too much.

110 Check the status of Gringotts

Night fell.

However, the tide of the magic world began to surge.

The beast of the economy has finally escaped from Diagon Alley and Knockturn Alley.

Mr. Arthur Weasley, who was completely ignorant of this, was in a hurry to Apparate to the Ministry of Magic.