Harry Potter's Cousin Dudley at Hogwarts

Dudley and the others followed the students onto a rough, muddy path outside. What awaited them were at least a hundred elegant carriages lined up neatly.Every carriage is full of mystery, because the horses pulling the carts are not seen.

Curious, Harry and Ron speculate that each carriage may be pulled by an invisible horse.This conjecture seems to have been confirmed, because when they got into a carriage and closed the door, the carriage started automatically, bumped, swayed, and moved forward automatically.

However, Dudley's vision was through the vision, and he saw the black pegasus pulling the cart, the Thestral, completely.Their scrawny bodies, dragon-like heads, and huge, bat-like wings are both shocking and intimidating.He even saw the short black feathers on the wings.

The interior of the carriage was filled with a musty and straw smell, and Harry and Ron couldn't help but look out the window, they were both curious about the horse-free carriage.

The carriage drove along the winding road towards the two magnificent wrought iron gates.On the stone pillars on both sides of the door, the lifelike sculptures of wild boars with wings look solemn and solemn.As the carriage approached the gate, Harry suddenly saw two hooded, eerie dementors, one on each side, guarding the gate.

"Dudley, dementors!" Harry exclaimed softly after seeing the dementors, and their fear of dementors was self-evident.

"Well, I see." Dudley responded calmly. Although he was not panicked, he was a little surprised that there were dementors in Hogwarts school.

Passing through the gate, the carriage accelerated and drove along the long uphill road leading to the castle, and the ancient stone buildings gradually appeared in front of us.After passing many imposing turrets and towers, the carriage staggered to a halt.

Sitting in the ancient auditorium, Dudley and his companions were in a sea of ​​pointed black hats.Each of the huge college tables was packed with students, their faces glistening in the thousands of candles suspended above the tables, adding an air of wonder to the whole scene.

Professor Flitwick, a small wizard with silvery white hair, came out of the shadows deep in the auditorium with an old and slightly battered hat and a three-legged stool.His action heralded the beginning of the Sorting Ceremony, which was soon to be over.

On the professor's seat, Professor Dumbledore sat solemnly and kindly.Although he is old, there is still a spark of vitality in his eyes.He has long silver-white hair and beard, and wears half-moon glasses. He is staring at every student present with a smile on his face.

"Welcome!" Dumbledore's voice was loud and warm, and the candlelight shone on his beard, twinkling like stars, "Welcome back to Hogwarts! Before we enjoy a delicious meal, I have a few important things things that need to be shared with you.”

Dumbledore cleared his throat, and his tone became serious: "Our school has welcomed several dementors from Azkaban, they are sent by the Ministry of Magic. I believe you have all noticed, because They have searched the Hogwarts Express today."

"They are stationed at every entrance to the school," continued Professor Dumbledore gravely, in a deep and firm voice, "and I must emphasize here that no one is allowed to leave the school while the dementors are watching. Everything All tricks and disguises will not be able to directly deceive the dementors - of course, even the invisibility cloak." His eyes flashed a meaningful light, and at that moment, Dudley and Harry looked at each other, knowing each other well aware.

Dumbledore's voice gradually sank: "Dementors are inhuman creatures. They don't understand the concept of justification and begging for mercy. So I implore all the students here, don't let them find a reason to hurt you .” His gaze scanned every face in the seat.

Dumbledore's words echoed in the silent auditorium, his eyes pierced through the misty candlelight, and penetrated deeply into the hearts of every student present.At that moment, all the laughter and laughter fell silent, and everyone realized the seriousness and solemnity of the new semester.

"Okay, let's change to a more pleasant topic," Professor Dumbledore's voice warmed up again, and a smile appeared on his face, "I am very pleased to welcome two new teachers to join us this semester Hogg Watts lineup."

He paused, and glanced at every student in his seat, "First of all, Professor Lupine, he readily agreed to fill the vacancy in the Defense Against the Dark Arts class." There were several indifferent and sparse applause in the auditorium.Only those students who stayed in the same compartment as Professor Lupine on the train clapped their hands more vigorously.Beside the well-dressed professors sat Professor Lupine, his shabby appearance in stark contrast to the elegant robes of the other teachers.

"Look at Snape!" Harry whispered into Dudley's ear, a hint of curiosity in his voice.

Professor Snape, the mysterious and serious Potions teacher, was staring at Professor Lupine at the other end of the professor's table with those deep black eyes.There was no expression on his face, but there was an indescribable complex emotion hidden in those eyes.