Cassandra asked curiously, and after getting Wentworth's affirmative answer, a strange smile appeared at the corner of Cassandra's mouth.

"May Merlin bless you. No, you all! If Merlin can accept that."

Cassandra said, and without waiting for Wentworth to react, she followed Hagrid's footsteps and walked forward, leaving Wentworth with a dazed look on his face.

Soon, all the freshmen, led by Hagrid, passed through a winding path and came to a vast lake.

"Everyone, the Black Lake is in front of you. We will take a small boat and paddle across the Black Lake to Hogwarts Castle. Remember, there must be four people in one boat!"

Hearing Hagrid's words, Wentworth looked into the lake curiously.

"What are you looking at?"

A freshman asked behind Wentworth.

"I heard there are monsters in the Black Lake. Let's see if they welcome us!"

Wentworth's words made many young wizards around him subconsciously take a step back. Many freshmen who were originally scrambling to be the first to get on the boat subconsciously moved away from the direction of the Black Lake.

"Tsk, you bunch of cowards, get out of my way and don't block my way!"

Cassandra strode towards the lake and walked straight to the small boat docked by the lake.

But after Cassandra got on the boat, no other freshmen were willing to follow for a while. It was not known whether it was because Wentworth's words scared them, or because Cassandra's aura was too strong, which discouraged other freshmen.

Seeing this, Wentworth had no choice but to walk forward and sit next to Cassandra. Finally, two freshmen whose names were called by Hagrid walked up with reluctance on their faces.

Then, everyone got on the boat and rowed to the other side of the lake.

When the Hogwarts castle appeared in Wentworth's sight for the first time, Wentworth stood up involuntarily.

Hogwarts dotted with stars is mysterious and magnificent. Although Wentworth in his previous life had seen it countless times in the original book and the movie, the moment he saw it with his own eyes, he deeply realized the insignificance of language, because this quaint castle cannot be described even one-tenth of it in words.

Just as Wentworth and others were crossing the river, Ilona, ​​led by Professor McGonagall, had already arrived at the headmaster's office of Hogwarts, where Dumbledore was already waiting for her.

After sending Ilona down, Professor McGonagall left in a hurry. After all, compared to Dumbledore, Professor McGonagall, as the deputy headmaster of Hogwarts, was the busiest person in Hogwarts.

Looking at the wizard in front of her, whom she had fantasized about killing countless times, Ilona showed an exquisite smile.

"Hello, Headmaster Dumbledore. I am Ilona. It is a pleasure to meet you. As the greatest white wizard of this era, I have imagined meeting you countless times."

Dumbledore looked at Ilona tenderly. After a moment, he spoke, "Hello, Ms. Ilona. You must have come all the way here. The opening dinner will start soon. Would you like some sizzling honey candy first?"

Ilona waved her hand and refused:

"Thank you for your hospitality, Headmaster Dumbledore, but I don't think it's necessary. On the train, a generous student treated me to a lot of desserts."

Dumbledore nodded, without forcing it, and said with a smile:

"The students at Hogwarts are all warm-hearted and hospitable. I think you will like it here! Ms. Ilona, ​​no, I should call you Professor Ilona from now on."

"So, I am hired, right, Headmaster Dumbledore?"

Dumbledore nodded and said affirmatively:

"Of course, Professor Ilona, ​​not everyone can look me in the eye and still resist my Legilimency. You will definitely make an excellent Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher."

"However, due to time constraints, we can no longer allow students to purchase the books you specified. I'm afraid you will have to continue using the previous Defense Against the Dark Arts textbooks. Is that okay?"

Ilona's smile became even brighter, and she said, "Of course, Headmaster Dumbledore. Actually, I don't need many teaching materials!"

"That's good, Professor Ilona."

"I advocate actual combat!"

By the time Wentworth and Cassandra arrived outside Hogwarts Castle by boat, Professor McGonagall was already waiting there.

"Everyone, welcome to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! After we enter the castle, we will first conduct the Sorting Ceremony."

"I think everyone already knows that Hogwarts has four major colleges, namely Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and Slytherin, which are named after the four founders of Hogwarts."

Wentworth listened to Professor McGonagall's introduction to Hogwarts and couldn't help curling his lips and whispered, "What a dull introduction!"

But Wentworth seemed to have forgotten that a cat's ears are very sensitive, and Professor McGonagall is a well-known cat girl.

"Mr. Wentworth, if I'm not mistaken, you should be Mr. Wentworth, right? You seem to have a better idea about my introduction?"

Wentworth had never expected that Professor McGonagall would hear what he just muttered.

Wentworth was about to stand up and apologize, but suddenly remembered that his original plan was to stay away from Gryffindor and Slytherin, and the person in front of him was the head of Gryffindor.

Although it is not right to think this way, as long as McGonagall does not like me, the Sorting Hat will not put me into Gryffindor.

So, Wentworth walked out without any stage fright, stood in front of all the freshmen and said:

"Yes, Professor McGonagall, I do think that your introduction to the four major colleges of Hogwarts is too simple. This kind of introduction must have been started many years ago and has never changed. It is really nothing new. The Muggle world is changing with each passing day, and the wizarding world should also continue to develop!"

Looking at Wentworth who was talking eloquently in front of her, what McGonagall was thinking at this moment was: Dumbledore, this child is indeed the blood of the Grindelwald family. He is destined to be the one who brings about changes in the wizarding world, just like his grandfather.

And now, he became a student of Hogwarts.

Although she thought so, Professor McGonagall did not ask Wentworth to shut up. Although she was known for her strictness, she was not a professor who would not allow students to speak.

"It seems that you know a lot about the four major colleges of Hogwarts, Mr. Wentworth. If it were you, how would you introduce them?"

Professor McGonagall stood in front and looked at Wentworth and asked.

(End of this chapter)