r18novel Chapter 99 It's Back-to-School Season Again
Chapter 99 It's Back-to-School Season Again
Chapter 99 It's Back-to-School Season Again
Unlike other professors, Irving encourages advance preparation, even if time is limited. He encourages students to review as much as possible, especially in subjects like herbs, potions, and spells. If you memorize one more point than others, you'll be one point ahead.
Especially for young wizards from Muggle families, they are naturally weaker than their classmates from wizarding families. If they don't work hard after entering school, the gap will widen significantly.
He explained these principles to each of the young wizards, and then it was up to them to see if they put in the effort.
February 1, 94.
Today was the first day of school again. Harry waited at the station entrance for Ron and Hermione to arrive before the three of them chatted and laughed as they walked inside. This year, they were fourth-year students and could no longer be considered junior wizards.
But when they entered the station and saw the people standing in front of Platform Nine and Three-Quarters, they were all stunned. Hermione ran straight over and asked, "Owen, what are you doing here?"
"It's you all. I'm here, waiting for the new wizards to enroll this year, and to show them the way."
"Oh, I see. Are you coming to school with us too?"
Owen shook his head: "No, after the train departs, I'll go straight back to Hogwarts. There are some things I need to keep an eye on."
"Alright then, by the way, Owen, what about Hogwarts this year—"
Irving looked at the three of them and chuckled, "There's a surprise, but it wouldn't be good to tell you now. You guys go inside."
The new students arrived, all accompanied by their parents. When they heard how to enter the station, they were all stunned for a while. But some of the bolder ones listened to Irving's words and rushed in without thinking.
When it was time to depart and everyone was gone, Owen turned around and disappeared without a sound. When he reappeared, he was already at the castle gate. He then entered the castle with light steps, first went to the Great Hall, and then went to the kitchen. Looking at the large kitchen, which had doubled in size and was no longer crowded, Owen nodded in satisfaction.
Next, he will report to Professor McGonagall, obtain the list of all new students from her, and preside over the admission ceremony.
By this year, Owen has been at Hogwarts for seven years. Although he was not at the school for more than a year or two, the entire castle has accepted Owen. No matter when Owen becomes the headmaster, the entire castle will not be surprised.
Hagrid was still the first-year student's host, but when he knocked on the door, it wasn't Professor McGonagall waiting for him, but Owen.
"Dear Owen, all the first-year students have arrived."
"Okay, Hagrid, go to the table. I'll take care of things here."
After Hagrid left, Owen led all the young wizards into the castle: "Ladies and gentlemen, please tidy yourselves up first. In a moment, we will have the Sorting Ceremony in the Great Hall. You will be assigned to a house and will go to the table of that house. After dinner, a prefect will lead you to your house's common room. Your dormitories have also been assigned. I hope you can sleep peacefully on your first night of school. There is still a long time ahead, and your curiosity will eventually be satisfied."
Watching the group of young wizards tidying their clothes, Owen shook his head slightly. This year, not a single one stood out. They were supposed to be tidying up, but not a single one of them used magic—
You should know that a simple "cleaning up" is just the most basic thing in the spellbook. You can learn it by practicing it a few times.
The college selection process is just a formality; the real competition begins even before enrollment.
Just as the young wizards were discussing the Sorting Ceremony—whether they would fight a troll or a dragon—Owen came in again: "Now, please line up and follow me."
The Sorting Ceremony was as simple as ever: names were called, hats were put on, and then the young wizards were assigned to their respective houses and sat at their assigned long tables. Then a sumptuous feast was served, and the wizards, young and old, ate with gusto.
Owen didn't go to any of the long tables in the zonal houses, but instead sat at a separate table on the side. As he ate, he kept an eye on the professors' table, where old wizards who had just returned and whose faces still looked tired were sitting.
After dinner and dessert, the old wizard gently tapped his wine glass, and the Great Hall fell silent instantly. Since Owen had omitted the old hat's singing, there was still plenty of time.
"Ladies and gentlemen, we have many good announcements to make this year, but we must take it one step at a time. First, let us welcome our new Defense Against the Dark Arts professor, Professor Alastor Moody!"
The auditorium doors were pushed open, and Professor Moody, with his prosthetic limbs and eyes, walked down the long corridor before all the students watched, finally taking his seat at the professors' long table.
The applause wasn't very enthusiastic, mainly because the professor's appearance was somewhat intimidating.
Owen frowned, glanced at the old wizard again, and then stood up silently, using a megaphone spell: "Next, I will announce a few things. First, the dormitories for each year have changed, and the prefects of each house will lead you to the new dormitories."
The students all looked excited, but no one spoke; the entire room was silent because they knew Irving hadn't finished speaking.
"The classrooms have been rearranged and are marked in the public rest areas. Please take note. Also, the sixth and seventh floors of the castle have been converted into guest lounges. Please do not go to those two floors unless necessary."
That's what they say, but the students are all rebellious by nature. The more you forbid them from going, the more people want to go, like—two red-haired twins who wish to remain anonymous.
"Also, starting this year, the punishments for each branch will begin. The heads of each branch should be prepared, and the punishments can be carried out in batches according to grade level."
The prefects of each department stood up and nodded to Irving, indicating that they understood.
"Finally, as you can see, Hogwarts is now electrified. The electrified items are alchemical, which are quite fragile and expensive. So please try not to use magic inside the castle. If you want to, you can do so in your dormitory towers, where there are dedicated spell practice rooms. Of course, there are many other interesting places as well, which you will have to discover for yourselves. Alright, that's all I have to say."
A thunderous applause erupted. Except for the first-year students, all the other students were extremely excited. They couldn't believe that their new dormitories had been arranged after only one summer vacation.
Owen glanced at the old wizard again, and after seeing him wink and smile, he sat down again and used an "earplugs" on himself, because he could shut up the old hat's mouth, but not the old wizard's.
"Alright, now, everyone, please sing the Hogwarts school song together in your preferred tone!"
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