Professor McGonagall led the freshman to the center, gently placed a square stool, and then put down a pointed wizard hat.
The hat was patched, worn and dirty.
Draco showed a look of disgust, but saw Lin Xia staring at the hat with burning eyes.
"Don't you think it's interesting?" Lin Xia said with a smile, "I have a feeling it craves recognition from others."
The hat seemed to have some strange magic. Everyone in the auditorium was staring at it and everyone was silent.
Then the hat twisted and a wide slit opened down the middle, like a mouth—and the hat began to sing:
“You may not think I’m pretty, but don’t judge a person by their appearance.
If you can find a prettier hat than mine, I'll eat myself.
…
Any thoughts hidden in your mind cannot escape the sharp eyes of the Sorting Hat.
Take it and try it out, and I will tell you which college you should be assigned to.
You may belong to Gryffindor, where there is courage buried deep in the heart.
Their courage, boldness, and chivalry make Gryffindors stand out;
You might belong in Hufflepuff, where the people are honest and loyal,
Hufflepuff students are perseverant and honest, and are not afraid of hard work;
If you are smart, you may go to Ravenclaw, a city of wisdom.
Those who are wise and knowledgeable will always meet their peers there;
Maybe you'll go to Slytherin and make some real friends there.
But those who are cunning and sinister will stop at nothing to achieve their goals.
..."
Lin Xia listened with great interest. Suddenly, the destiny compass in her mind started to turn and stopped at the "fortune-seeking" column.
This time, Lin Xia actually saw the signature, but it was...
The fortune: You are being disturbed by the "nursery rhyme", and are being guided to bring out the desires deep in your heart and implement them according to the words in the nursery rhyme.
【Lucky Sign】: You need to cast a "Block Your Ears" spell on yourself to avoid the Sorting Hat's interference. Keep thinking about your integrity, loyalty, and hard work, and don't respond to anything the Sorting Hat says. Then you will be sorted into Hufflepuff.
【Worst Fortune】: Without any defense, you face your inner self. The Sorting Hat will see your ambition. Although it cannot see through the abnormality in your soul, it thinks you are a Slytherin more than the loyal and hardworking Hufflepuff. You will be sorted into Slytherin and then fall into Dumbledore's sight.
There are only two possible draws, but the results are very different. From this perspective, entering Slytherin will definitely mean being under strict surveillance.
Lin Xia silently touched his ears with his hands, rubbing them vigorously as if they were itchy, and muttered quickly in a low voice:
"Close your ears and block your ears", "Close your ears and block your ears", "Close your ears and block your ears"...
She had recited it countless times, and she could no longer hear the voices of the people around her. All she could hear was a rustling sound like snowflakes being stepped on.
She didn't turn around to look at the long table. If she remembered correctly, the teachers of the college were sitting behind the long table. Dumbledore was the headmaster of the school and should be there too.
But she had never noticed this person before. This was impossible. How could the principal's aura be so weak?
This is enough to show that he is lowering his presence and secretly observing everyone.
Lin Xia pulled Draco, who was watching the show curiously. When Draco saw her expression, he was stunned and leaned forward in panic.
"Lin Xia, is your body——"
Lin Xia couldn't hear what he said clearly, so she could only stare at his mouth: "Draco, listen to me, I'm fine. I had a nosebleed before because I ate too much."
She had eaten dragon tendons before, and even with the help of the "Nine Heavens Mysterious Yang Secret Records" to help her digest it, she still had to lie in bed at home for seven days and had nosebleeds for seven days.
"Where's the ring your father gave you? I believe Uncle Lucius also wants the Malfoy family to witness the magical moment of sorting."
She had seen Draco's ring before. It was a protective ring that Lucius had spent a large sum of money to commission her father to make. It could not only protect the body but also prevent various mental attacks and suggestions.
"you're right."
Draco listened to Lin Xia very much. After all, it was an authority he had gained since childhood. He took out a ring engraved with a dragon head from his pocket and put it on.
Lin Xia calmly looked away and looked at the crowd again.
Although you can't hear the voice clearly, there is no need to deliberately imitate the facial expressions, as human emotions are easily contagious.
She watched the little wizards crying and laughing, and she started crying and laughing too.
Professor McGonagall shouted, "Lin Xia!"
Draco excitedly pulled Lin Xia and pushed her out, "It's your turn!"
She stumbled out of the line and put on her hat, which just covered her eyes.
Lin Xia simply closed her eyes and recalled her previous impulse to volunteer in the Muggle community.
Helping old ladies and grandfathers cross the road, picking up trash under the scorching sun, and giving directions to lost people...
The sound of the Sorting Hat came from far away, clicking, and she couldn't hear it clearly.
Suddenly, a clear voice rang out of nowhere in her mind: "Hufflepuff!"
"Oh!!!" The Hufflepuff table cheered loudly, and the Fat Friar Ghost waved at her happily.
Lin Xia happily ran to the Hufflepuff table and joined the delicious feast.
There is no need for too much communication, working hard to make a living is the mainstream of "Hufflepuffs".
Soon after, Draco also put on the Sorting Hat. He looked a little nervous and kept muttering:
"Hufflepuff, Hufflepuff, Hufflepuff..."
"Hey, kid, even though your scent is mostly masked, I still smell Slytherin."
Draco said fiercely, "Shut up, I'm going to Hufflepuff!"
"Haha, a Slytherin wants to go to Hufflepuff. This is the funniest joke I've heard this year." The Sorting Hat sneered.
Draco: "Why can't I go to Hufflepuff? I've volunteered in the Muggle community, helped old ladies cross the street, pointed people on the way, and worked on farms..."
"Stop, stop, stop. You do have these memories. So that's how it is. You and that little Hufflepuff girl were childhood sweethearts, but her heart is much purer than yours."
The Sorting Hat grumbled, "But I still think you're a Slytherin."
"No!" Malfoy suddenly thought of what Lin Xia had said before - the Sorting Hat longed for recognition from others.
"You are the smart and wise Sorting Hat, you will definitely choose me to go to the house I want to go to, right?
When I came here, I heard that some people wanted to choose self-sorting. I think they don’t understand your greatness at all. Everyone should choose the Sorting Hat instead of the damn self-sorting! "
"Boy, you're quite impressive. You actually saw through my true strength." The Sorting Hat twisted his head with satisfaction. "But I think you're still..."
Draco said, "I will use all my strength to convince those who want to choose their own house to choose you!"
The Sorting Hat immediately changed its tone: "Let me see. Let me think about it carefully. Although you have the ambition of a Slytherin and the pursuit of power, deep down in your heart, you also have the integrity and kindness of a Hufflepuff."
"Well, since you want to go here so much, then-"
The Sorting Hat's voice suddenly stopped, and then it shouted loudly: "Hufflepuff!"