The conflict between Dudley and Malfoy on the Hogwarts Express has long been known to everyone in Slytherin. Seeking advantages and avoiding disadvantages is a common feature of all Slytherins.
"You stupid guy is actually sorted into Slytherin. I want him to look good when I get back to the lounge."
Malfoy's face was flushed, his voice full of excitement and urgency.
He couldn't wait for that moment, and Crabbe and Goyle who were sitting next to him were also flexing their hands. They were careless on the train before, otherwise they would definitely beat him to death.
The scars are healed and the pain is forgotten, that’s what they said.
The little Slytherin wizards all around looked at each other and said nothing.
The moment the Sorting Hat was announced, Malfoy made an agreement with the Slytherin wizard.
The only people in Hogwarts who cared about Dudley the most were probably Hermione and Harry. The two of them frequently looked at where Dudley was sitting, but there was nothing they could do.
However, their concerns are quite different.
Hermione heard that Slytherin was the worst of the four houses, a place where bad guys gathered, and she was worried that Dudley would be taught bad things, and even more worried that he would be bullied; while Harry was worried that Dudley would destroy all the Slytherins. Lin Du was beaten once and then punished by the school. As for Dudley being bullied or something, Harry said that was impossible, and he would be thankful if he didn't bully others.
Dumbledore stood up, looked at the little wizards below with a smile on his face, and stretched out his arms to them, as if he wanted to hug everyone.
"Welcome to Hogwarts!"
"Before the banquet begins, I want to say a few words. That is: 'Idiot! Cry! Residue! Screw it!' Thank you everyone!"
Shen Shen muttered a few words and then sat down. The little wizards looked at each other in confusion. As his words fell, a variety of delicacies instantly appeared on the table.
It must be said that everything tastes delicious when you are hungry, and the skills in the Hogwarts kitchen are much better than many London restaurants.
Dudley, who was already hungry, ignored the surprised looks from the little Slytherin wizards around him, and picked up the nearest food and began to devour it.
He has been hungry for a long time.
Listening to the +1 system prompts ringing in his ears from time to time, Dudley ate harder.
Hogwarts food, or experience in the wizarding world, is more than ordinary food, Dudley had already noticed it when he was on the express train.
Is this the magic of magic?
'Look, that stupid big guy eats and looks like a barbarian. He's not elegant at all, and he doesn't understand table manners at all. '
There was a low-volume discussion.
'I really don't know why the Sorting Hat sorted him into Slytherin. He's vulgar and brutal... and he doesn't have even the slightest trait that fits Slytherin. '
'I should write and tell my dad to throw him away to Gryffindor and Hufflepuff, that's the best place for someone like him. '
'...'
Most of the people who spoke were first and second graders, no one from the third grade and above participated, but they didn't stop them, they just watched with cold eyes.
Dudley, who has been practicing ripple qigong for many years, has five senses that are much sharper than wizards. He can naturally hear what they are saying, but he still chews the food in his own way.
'Why should I, Dudley Dursley, have to explain to others what I do? '
Moreover, food is something that only makes you feel comfortable when eating it. The so-called table manners in these people have no practical meaning other than a waste of time. Cherishing food and eating it cleanly without wasting it is the highest etiquette.
The result was that Dudley swept away half of the food on the Slytherin table.
'Oh my God, how many servings did he eat? '
So on his first day at Hogwarts, Dudley had a mocking title like 'Slytherin's Beggar' on his head.
However, everyone's attention was focused on Dudley's eating appearance, and no one noticed that there was no trace of food oil on Dudley's face or hands from beginning to end.
This not only means that he does not waste, he is practicing. For Dudley, eating is also a kind of practice. Just like Dudley will not waste a little bit of food, he will not waste any time. His time is very valuable.
Dudley was not just sitting there in a daze, he was constantly analyzing the previous conversation with the Sorting Hat in his mind.
The simple summary of the Sorting Hat's words is - Slytherin's will has chosen you, and you are the chosen one.
Do you believe it when it says it? Dudley scoffed at this. He only knew that he was a Muggle wizard on the surface. Slytherin hated Muggle wizards, so Dudley only believed one point out of ten in the Sorting Hat's explanation.
And Dudley remembered what Brother Xun said: "Never trust anything that can think for itself unless you see clearly where it hides its mind."
As for the specific reason, there is too little information to analyze it at the moment. It’s not ruled out that it’s the Sorting Hat’s evil intentions, but the possibility is probably 1 in 10,000.
Don't blame Dudley for being paranoid, he was just exercising some reasonable doubt.
Since the incident with Hagrid, Dudley had to be more cautious.
He is not a wizard in the true sense. From an optimistic point of view, he may not be able to learn magic in the future, at least in the world of Harry Potter.
'Power, money, power'
Dudley silently wrote three words in his heart, power is strength, money is financial resources, and power is power. These are the goals for the future. If you want to live a better life in the magical world, all three are indispensable.
It has to be said that if Dudley is a real wizard, some of his characteristics are quite consistent with Slytherin House.
"I think everyone should be full now, so I want to say a few more words and put forward some precautions."
Seeing that everyone had eaten and drank enough, Dumbledore said: "First, first-year students, please note that students are prohibited from entering the Forbidden Forest outside the castle. Some senior students should also remember this."
As he spoke, he glanced specifically at the Gryffindor table.
When it comes to breaking the rules, the first thing people think of is Gryffindor. In fact, Dudley, who is familiar with the personal biographies of the four giants, knows that this is not the case, and the same is true for Slytherin. Otherwise, how could these two brothers become best friends.
And Dudley had also been thinking about the Forbidden Forest for a long time. That place was a natural treasure house of potions, and the most important thing was that it was free.
"Second, the administrator, Mr. Filch, asked me to remind everyone not to cast magic in the corridors during recess. Third, the review of Quidditch players will be held in the second week of this semester. All students who are interested in participating in the college varsity team Please contact Mrs. Huo Qi."
"The fourth and most important point is that anyone who does not want to suffer an accident and die in pain should not enter the corridor on the right side of the fourth floor."
"Then finally... before everyone goes to bed, let's sing the school song together!"
Dudley's first meal at Hogwarts ended with the odd tone from Gryffindor.
"Freshmen of Slytherin, follow me."
