September 1st, the day school started at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Although it was the same train, compared to the first-year students who needed to walk and take boats, students in other grades would arrive at the school much earlier by riding Thestral carriages.
So, as the sky was turning dark, Karl appeared at the main gate of the school, carrying a mace, to welcome his friends.
"Hi! Karl!"
"Karl, did you have a fun summer break?"
"Look! It's Karl Orolin!"
After the Thestral carriages stopped, the Little wizards entered the school one after another, and many people greeted Karl.
Can't help it; that's the treatment of a big star.
Karl didn't wait long before Nina and Becky appeared.
"Karl! You're here to welcome us again! But why do you have a mace?"
Becky looked at him in confusion, feeling a bit like Louis XVI getting his hair done—completely clueless.
"Of course! So please cherish a friend like me! As for the mace? It's prepared for a lying little Witch."
Karl pointed his chin at Nina, struggling to keep a straight face under her smiling gaze.
"Where did I lie to you?"
"Who said they were going to transfer?"
Nina's smile was full of cunning. "I only said I might need to prepare for an entrance exam; I didn't say for sure."
"Then you caused me to..." Karl shut his mouth; embarrassing things shouldn't be said.
"Hmm? Go on! You what?"
Being pressed by Nina, Karl brandished the mace. "You little brat, how dare you quibble! Take a blow from me!"
"Eek! Becky! Let's run!"
Nina grabbed Becky and ran, her steps light and sleeves fluttering, as agile as two butterflies, their pleasant laughter trailing along the way.
Becky: (⊙_⊙)?
Why do you two have to drag me into your game? Am I part of your play, too?
Watching their retreating figures, Karl didn't chase after them; after all, there would be plenty of time to bully Nina later.
At this moment, the Weasley Brothers, Cedric, and Summers arrived, and the four of them swarmed over like Huskies.
"Karl! We have something fun to tell you! You'll definitely like it!"
"There's going to be some fun to watch at the Sorting Ceremony tonight!"
"We repeated your prank from last year on the train!"
"Hahaha! Quite a few first-years were scared to tears on the train!"
Karl: (⊙_⊙) Wait! Doesn't that mean I'm going to take the blame again?
And the most critical part is that I didn't participate!
The decorations in the Castle's Great Hall were no different from last year; the Professors and senior students were already in their places.
Not long after, Professor McGonagall led the first-years into the Great Hall.
Karl observed them, and sure enough, they all looked pale and terrified.
One can only say that the Weasley Brothers, Cedric, and Summers were truly too excessive!
Committing such heinous acts really made him ashamed to be associated with them.
After the Sorting Hat's song, enthusiastic applause rang out in the Great Hall.
When it quieted down, Professor McGonagall stepped forward with a roll of parchment. "Whoever I call, come up, put on the hat, and sit on the stool to await sorting."
"Hannah Abbott."
A little blonde girl with pigtails stepped out trembling, sat on the stool, and put on the Sorting Hat.
"Hufflepuff!"
Holy crap, everyone stand up!
Welcome back, Iron Hat King!
The Little wizards erupted into enthusiastic cheers and simultaneously stood up, waving to Hannah.
Karl was the first to stand up and clap, like a clapping seal; because he was using too much force, his palms turned red.
At the distant Ravenclaw table, Nina looked at Karl and narrowed her eyes unconsciously.
Is he really that excited?
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