The Hogwarts Emerald

Chapter 218 School starts

The Patronus Charm is one of the most powerful and oldest defensive spells in the wizarding world. It is difficult for people to master it. This spell can be used to resist Dementors and Voldemorts.

Many wizards can only cast a formless patronus, like a ball of silver vapor. It is rare to find a wizard who can summon a patronus in its complete form.

Everyone's patronus is different, depending on the wizard's personality. Ada never expected that her patronus would be a cute Chow Chow.

The Chow Chow is an ancient dog breed that originated in China. This dog is proud and independent, highly wary of strangers, but extremely loyal to family members. This does reveal a part of Ada's personality, being close to the people she likes and keeping a distance from others, which may even make people think she is cold and arrogant.

"Don't worry too much. As long as they wait where they are, they should have met Mrs. Weasley on her way back," Ada comforted her. "Maybe Ron and Harry will get to school before us!"

"But I'm still worried about them," Hermione said a little uncomfortably. "I wouldn't be surprised if they did something out of the ordinary."

Some of Gryffindor's characteristics are fully displayed in these two people. Hermione's worries are not unreasonable. She hopes that the two people who missed the train will not get carried away and do something "Gryffindor".

George was inspired and suddenly thought of something. He said, "Dad's car is still parked outside. Will the two of them do anything bad to it?"

"What car?" Lee Jordan asked. "Is it the one you two wrote about?"

Hearing George's words, Fred showed an annoyed look and said, "That's a great idea. If only we hadn't entered the platform..."

George and Lee Jordan both showed longing looks on their faces. They really wanted to switch situations with Harry and Ron, and then they could drive a flying car from London to Scotland.

All the girls except Ada and Ginny were confused. They had no idea why a car could make boys so fascinated.

Ginny sat there, her face full of worry, probably praying that her brother and her idol would not be seen and would not break their necks. Ada rubbed her temples and explained the origin of this ordinary but extraordinary car.

If Ron and Harry really choose this cool but stupid method, we can only pray for them.

Unlike the boys, the girls did not look longing. Just as Ada said, what Harry and Ron should do was to wait where they were or deliver a letter to Hogwarts instead of moving the flying car. They thought Harry and Ron would not be so unwise.

Although Angelina, Alia and Hermione all hold opposing attitudes, there are still some differences between them. Although Angelina and Alia think this method is wrong, they are still quite interested in flying cars and want to try it out to see how it is different from a flying broom.

As the discussion about the Ford Anglia began, the atmosphere in the box heated up again. Everyone's worries about Harry and Ron were reduced a lot. They had many ways to return to school, and as long as they remained calm, they would not be in any danger.

As night fell, the Hogwarts Express stopped at Hogsmeade Station. Ginny and other first-year students walked to Hagrid's side, and the "lonely" Hermione was "taken in" by Ada. The four girls returned to school in the same carriage.

However, things did not go as Hermione expected. She did not see Harry and Ron at school. Unfortunately, George's prediction came true. Harry and Ron did not wait for the Weasleys to come out, but chose a flying car. All of this was published in the Evening Prophet, and they were seen by Muggles.

There was a lot of discussion at the Gryffindor table. Everyone was discussing this matter. On the one hand, they thought it was cool to drive a flying car to school, but on the other hand, they were worried whether Harry would be expelled or lose points.

The Weasley brothers reacted differently. Percy had a stern face and was angry about this matter. He thought the two of them were really stupid.

Fred and George had complicated expressions. On the one hand, they were excited about this matter. Their little brother had made it and achieved what they wanted to do but couldn't. On the other hand, they were a little worried. This matter would definitely involve their father. They didn't know how the Ministry of Magic would deal with him. Ada, who was sitting on the side, did not participate in the discussion, nor did she comfort the twins, because she couldn't think of any words to comfort them. Ron and Harry's behavior was seen by many Muggles. Mr. Weasley's illegal modification of the car could not be concealed no matter what, and he was bound to be punished.

It can only be said that Ron and Harry were still too young. Such a small matter made them panic and make such a hasty decision. Not only did they fail to arrive at school on time, but they also implicated Mr. Weasley. If they could be calmer, none of this would have happened.

With the arrival of Dumbledore, the hall gradually became quiet. Apart from Professor McGonagall, who was in charge of guiding the new students, Snape was not sitting in the teacher's seat.

In the teacher's seat, Gilderoy Lockhart was baring his dazzling white teeth as he communicated with the people around him. Wearing a water-green robe, Lockhart looked like a peacock who liked to show off.

Ada really wanted to see if Snape could tolerate Lockhart if he was there, and what language he would use to greet Lockhart affectionately.

After a while, the door of the auditorium opened, and Professor McGonagall, who had a round bun on her hair, walked in with the freshmen. Ada also saw Ginny in the crowd. The little fiery red figure was mixed in the team, looking a little uneasy.

The dirty and torn Sorting Hat began its annual concert, incorporating the origins and characteristics of the four houses into the lyrics, and adding wishes for the students at the end of the song.

A very thin, gray-haired boy was called to the front and put on the sorting hat. After him, the names of the new students were called by Professor McGonagall one by one, and they also sat on the small stools in front of them waiting to be sorted.

Seeing the scene in front of her, Ada couldn't help but recall her own sorting. At that time, she thought the Sorting Hat would assign her to Slytherin. Just when she thought her future student life would be very difficult, there was a sudden turn of events and the Sorting Hat sent her to Gryffindor.

Ada was indeed frightened at the time, but now if the Sorting Hat mentions Slytherin again, Ada will not be afraid.

Because most of Slytherin's students are pure-blood, or at least one of their parents is a wizard, people like Ada who come from a Muggle orphanage are rarely sorted into Slytherin.

Unknown origin means unknown bloodline. Even if you are sorted into Slytherin, life will not be easy. Didn’t you see that Ada in Gryffindor will be ridiculed by Slytherin for her origin?

Ida had also imagined that she was the heir of a big family who had been stranded outside. But forget about it, there was no big family with the last name Drizzt in the magic world, and she had never heard of any famous wizard with this last name.

Even in a place like the Leaky Cauldron where all kinds of people mixed together, Ada had never met anyone with the same surname as herself. Perhaps this surname really did not belong to the wizarding world before her, and the idea of ​​being an heir to a big family was just a joke told when she was bored.

When Lady Mary found Ada, there was nothing but the swaddling clothes she was wrapped in and a piece of paper with her name and date of birth. No one had come to look for her relatives over the years, and the young couple in the Mirror of Erised should have died long ago.

Just as Ada was distracted, a girl with silver eyes and long golden hair put on the Sorting Hat.

Her name is Luna Lovegood, and she exudes a fluttering aura that makes her look not like a freshman, but a fawn who came here by chance.

"Ravenclaw!"

The Sorting Hat assigned this unusual girl to Ravenclaw. Luna Lovegood, although a bit far-fetched, is a beautiful name.

(End of this chapter)