The restart of Hogwarts' study tour undoubtedly contains many meanings. From the moment Maka made the study tour plan public in advance through an interview with the prophet daily, it was no longer just Hogwarts's own business.
It can be said that this study tour not only represents the restoration of an old tradition, but also declares to the global magic world that all teachers and students in Hogwarts will never be afraid of any potential threat.
For example, Haier Bo, who has been hiding in the dark and eyeing.
On the day of the opening of the trip, the demstrom change borrowed by Maka was driven to the lake on the side of the castle. In the sparkling lake water, the magic ship based on the ghost ship seems to be a little less gloomy and more bright.
Many guests came to watch the ceremony at today's departure ceremony. Before the students arrived, many people from the magic world had gathered on the shore.
Everyone whispered in the breeze by the lake, waiting for the arrival of today's protagonists.
It is worth mentioning that, except for some parents who can see off the little wizards today, others are basically wizards who have stood on Maka's side. Of course, there are people like Malfoy and his wife who are both parents and supporters.
"I hope Draco will be safe all the way."
Draco's mother Narcissa looked worried. She stood beside Lucius and prayed for her son's safety, even if the trip hadn't really started.
"Don't worry! It'll be all right -" Lucius comforted. "So far, McLean hasn't really made any wrong decisions. I think it's the same this time."
As he was talking, he suddenly heard a question asked not far away.
"... did you see what the big guy outside was when you came in?"
Lucius, of course, what does the "big guy" in the population mean? In other words, the wizards who can come in today must have found a strange building on the hillside outside the school gate.
However, no one knows what it is.
"Maybe it's just a house that looks a little special! Don't you see that guards are arranged around Hogwarts? It's supposed to be a place similar to the guard room..."
While some wizards gathered together to discuss this problem, the main door of Hogwarts Castle finally opened. Suddenly, we saw that many students lined up in a long line, led by the dean of each college.
As soon as the guests on the shore saw it, they threw aside the content being discussed and clapped spontaneously one after another.
It is undoubtedly an admirable feat to be able to restart the study tour at this time - although they do not know that Maka picked up this old rule in order to give everyone shelter.
But fortunately, these guests did not know the reason, and the little wizards themselves did not know either.
Compared with the complex mood of the guests, the students who are about to embark on a study tour are much simpler. They will not think of so many profound meanings. The study tour itself is enough to make them excited.
I have to say that the weather is good today. As soon as I look up, there is a relaxed and happy blue sky and white clouds. The students walked through the school Court on the vibrant lawn, whispering excitedly to each other about where today's first stop would be.
However, these little wizards who are coming to the lake to participate in the sailing ceremony are obviously not all the students at Hogwarts today.
At about the same time, in the entrance hall of the school castle.
"Students who did not participate in the study tour, please pay attention! After the change set sail, you can take the train home..."
It's Marca talking here.
Since all the professors headed by Professor McGonagall will accompany him during the study tour, he took charge of sending this small number of those who failed to participate to Hogsmeade station.
After a little meal, Maka continued:
"Although I also know that some of you want to participate, but can't participate for various reasons, I must say that it's no worse to have a discretionary vacation than traveling by boat."
"And now I can tell you secretly that this study tour plan is not to go out to play! Everyone's performance in the whole process will become a reference for the scores of o.w.ls and n.e.w.ts, and you naturally don't have to worry about it."
At this point, he immediately waved his hand and said:
"Well, now go back and pack your bags. Come down and roll call in half an hour! Disband!"
"Also related to the exam?"
"And even when they don't know... Oh, I can already guess what kind of evaluation Mike will get!"
"Mike? What do they say?"
"What else can he say - eating snacks all day, sleeping in and chatting up girls! He said last night that he would never touch the textbook again after getting on board!"
"Oh! Meilin bless him. He won't go there. He'll repeat the grade when he comes back..."
Maka listened to the conversation when the students left and felt that they seemed to have misunderstood what they had just said. But that's OK. After all, it's not too important. Let them go!
To be honest, only a few did not participate in the activities, and most of them did not voluntarily give up their participation. Because of this, considering that they couldn't participate with everyone, Maka made a special statement to appease them.
But of course, Hermione and others are obviously not included.
"Maka, the layout of the array will take at least five days to complete. Look -"
Seeing these little friends running back after everyone left the hall, Maka couldn't help laughing.
"I know what you're thinking - of course, if you have to miss the train, it's not impossible. I can still leave you five days. But after that, you have to be more conscious and go home honestly."
Hearing this, Hermione immediately said with regret:
"Oh! Isn't five days enough? I knew I should have said a few more days!"
Looking at Hermione's depressed expression, Marca couldn't help shrugging her shoulders.
"Don't bother in such a place. I know you want to stay, and maybe not just for Harry. But it's a pity that you can't stay in school this time... Including the response room. I'll close it temporarily. Harry, even if Sue happens to wake up, you can't get out of here."
Just when Hermione was depressed, Luna nearby came up and whispered:
"Look! As I said, Maka has made a decision this time. No matter what we say, he won't promise us to stay all the time!"
"Because it's really dangerous," Maka continued. "It's not that I don't believe you, but that's the truth - if you don't want me to worry, leaving temporarily is the best choice."
After talking to Hermione and them, Maka turned her head and looked at Miss Parkinson, who was also returning on the way to the bedroom.
"Well, you don't have to say, I know... You can stay too! You don't even need five days. It's estimated that the letter looking for you will come soon!"
When pansy heard this, he nodded slightly.
"OK, then... I'll go to the school hospital and wait! Eluli should be taken to the Ministry of magic this afternoon. I think she may be upset and need someone to accompany her."
"Of course, go!" Maka also nodded at her. "I have something to do later, so today will not pass. You can say hello to her for me!"
After seeing pansy leave the hall silently, Hermione couldn't help saying:
"Marca, what's wrong with Miss Parkinson? How do I feel... She's like a different person?"
"People always change!" Maka said casually. "As long as the change is good, we don't have to tangle so much. After all, this may be someone else's privacy, isn't it?"
"That's what I said, but..." Hermione murmured with some difficulty. "It will inevitably make people care!"
"All right, all right!"
Marca said, no longer staying in the lobby, turned and walked outside the castle.
"The sailing ceremony should start soon. Do you want to come and have a look? Not to mention anything else, at least it's necessary to send off the students!"
He greeted Hermione and others and walked slowly to the lake.
The departure ceremony was put in front of Dumbledore's ice coffin, which was a decision made by Marca and Professor McGonagall. They both believed that Professor Dumbledore would be willing to give you a ride on the shore.
"Oh! Here comes McLean!"
"Mr. McLean, please say a word!"
"Won't you go with my son?"
In the slightly disordered words of the guests, Maka bowed to everyone, which was regarded as a greeting. But he obviously can't participate in this study tour, so he won't say anything as they expect.
What's more, he has said everything he should say in the interview, so there's no need to repeat it again.
At the other end, the sailing ceremony had ended with Professor McGonagall's speech, and the little wizards began to board the ship along the springboard.
"Oh! To tell you the truth, I really have an impulse to go up with me!" Ron whispered behind.
Maka naturally heard it, but saw that he didn't look back:
"Ron, if you want to go up, there's still time - your parents agree anyway, don't they?"
"Oh! But my other 'mother' disagreed!" said Ron after glancing furtively at Hermione's back. "And I really can't leave Harry alone."