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 proficiently. This spell can be used to ward off Dementors and Voldemort Bats.
Many wizards can only cast a formless Patronus, which is like a ball of silver steam. There are not many wizards who can summon a complete Patronus.
Everyone's patron saint has a different form, which is related to the wizard's personality. Ada did not expect that her patron saint was actually a naive Chow Chow.
Chow Chow is an ancient dog breed originating from China. This dog is proud, independent, highly wary of strangers, but extremely loyal to its family. This does reveal part of Ada's character, being close to the people she likes but 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 return by now," Ada comforted, "Maybe Ron and Harry will arrive at school before us! "
"But I'm still worried about them," Hermione said a little uneasily, "I wouldn't be surprised at all if they do anything extraordinary."
Certain characteristics of Gryffindor were vividly displayed in these two people. Hermione's worries were not unreasonable. She hoped that the two people who missed the train would not get hot-headed and do some "Gryffindor behavior".
Inspired, George suddenly thought of something and said, "Dad's car is still parked outside. The two of them won't do anything wrong with that car, right?"
"What car?" Lee Jordan asked, "Is it the car you two mentioned in your letter?"
Hearing George's words, Fred showed an annoyed look and said, "This is really a great idea. It would be great if we didn't enter the platform..."
George and Lee Jordan's faces showed longing expressions invariably. They now wanted to exchange situations with Harry and Ron, and then they could fly from London to Scotland in a flying car.
The girls except Ada and Ginny were all confused. They had no idea why a car could make boys so fascinated.
Ginny was sitting there with a look of worry on her face, probably praying that her brother and boyfriend wouldn't be seen or break his neck. Ada rubbed her temples and explained, telling the origin of this ordinary but extraordinary car.
If Ron and Harry do choose this cool but stupid solution, all they can do is pray for them.
Unlike the boys, the girls did not show any yearning expressions. As Ada said, Harry and Ron should wait where they are or send a letter to Hogwarts, rather than move the car. Flying cars, they didn't think Harry and Ron would be so unwise.
Although Angelina, Alia, and Hermione are all opposed, there are still some differences between them. Although Angelina and Alia think this method is wrong, they are still very interested in flying cars and want to try them out to see how they are different from flying broomsticks.
With the discussion of the Ford Anglia, the atmosphere in the box heated up again, and everyone's worries about Harry and Ron were reduced a lot. There were many ways for them to return to school, and as long as they stayed calm when things happened, they wouldn't What's the danger?
As night fell, the Hogwarts Express stopped at Hogsmeade Station. Ginny and the other first-year students walked to Hagrid's side. The "lonely" Hermione was "taken in" by Ada, and the four girls returned to school in the same carriage.
It's just that things didn't develop as Hermione expected. She didn't see Harry and Ron at school. Unfortunately, George told the truth. Instead of waiting for the Weasleys to come out, Harry and Ron chose flying cars, which were published in the Evening Prophet and they were seen by Muggles.
There was a lot of chatter on the long Gryffindor table. Everyone was discussing this matter. They thought it was a cool thing to drive a flying car to school, but at the same time they were worried about whether Harry would Will I be expelled or will my points be deducted?
The Weasley brothers behaved differently. Percy had a sullen face, feeling angry about this matter. He felt that the two of them were really stupid.
Fred and George's expressions were complicated. On the one hand, they were excited about this. Their little brother had become successful and accomplished what they wanted to do but could not. On the other hand, he was a little worried. This matter would definitely involve his father, and he didn't know how the Ministry of Magic would deal with him.
Ada, who was sitting aside, did not participate in the discussion or comfort the twins because she could not think of any words to comfort them. This behavior of Ron and Harry was seen by many Muggles. Mr. Weasley's illegal modification of the car cannot be concealed no matter what, and he will definitely be punished.
It can only be said that Ron and Harry were still too young. Such a trivial matter made them panic and made such a hasty decision. Not only did he fail to arrive at school on time, but he also caused trouble for Mr. Weasley. If only the two of them could have calmed down, none of this would have happened.
With the arrival of Dumbledore, the auditorium gradually became quiet. Except for Professor McGonagall who was greeting the new students, Snape was not sitting at the teacher's seat.
At the teacher's desk, Gilderoy Lockhart was baring his dazzling white teeth and communicating with the people around him. Lockhart, wearing aqua robes, was like a peacock who liked to show off.
Ada wanted to see if Snape could stand Lockhart and what kind of language he would use to greet Lockhart in his presence.
After a while, the door to the auditorium opened, and Professor McGonagall, who wore a round bun, walked in with the freshmen. Ada also saw Ginny in the crowd. The fiery red figure was mixed in the team, with a somewhat uneasy expression.
The dirty and worn Sorting Hat began its annual concert, weaving the origins and characteristics of the four houses into its lyrics, and adding wishes to the students at the end of the song.
A very thin boy with gray hair was called to the front and put on the Sorting Hat. After him, the names of the new students were read out one after another by Professor McGonagall, and they also sat on the small stool in front of them to wait for their sorting.
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, things took a turn for the worse. Sent her to Gryffindor.
Ada was indeed shocked at first, but now if the Sorting Hat mentions Slytherin again, Ada will not be scared anymore.
Because most of the students in Slytherin are purebloods, or at least one of their parents is a wizard, people like Ada who came from a Muggle orphanage will almost never be sorted into Slytherin.
Unknown origin means unknown blood. Even if you are sorted into Slytherin, life will not be easy. If you don't see Ada in Gryffindor, will you be laughed at by Slytherin?
Ada also once imagined that she was the wandering heir of a large family. But think about it, forget it. There is no big family in the magic world with the surname Drizzt, and I have never heard of any famous wizard with this surname.
Even in a place as crowded as the Leaky Cauldron, Ada had never met anyone with the same surname as hers. Maybe this surname really didn't belong to the magic world before him, and it was just a joke made when he was bored, or something like the heir of a big family.
When Lady Mary found Ada, there was nothing except the swaddling clothes she was wrapped in and a piece of paper with her name and date of birth. No one has come to look for their relatives in all these years. The young couple in the Mirror of Erised should have been dead long ago.
Just when Ada was distracted, a girl with silver eyes and long blond hair put on the sorting hat.
Her name was Luna Lovegood, and she exuded an erratic temperament that made her look less like a new student than a deer who came here by chance.
"Ravenclaw!"
The Sorting Hat assigned this unusual girl to Ravenclaw. Luna Lovegood, although a bit far-fetched, is a wonderful name.