Ch60- Harry’s Sorting

Ch60- Harry’s Sorting

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When McGonagall called the next name, "Harry Potter," an expectant hush fell over the Great Hall. All eyes turned to the confident 11-year-old who walked without a hint of hesitation and sat on the stool. The chatter ceased; the atmosphere was thick with curiosity, students stretching their necks to see him. Harry, maintaining his composure, looked ahead, consciously averting any direct gaze. The hat was gently placed on his head, and Harry felt it sift through memories, those that Nigel allowed it to access.

"Most intriguing. Where to put you, Mr. Potter?" the hat pondered aloud, its voice resonating in Harry's mind.

Harry, playing along with the moment, inquired, "Where do you think is the best?"Yôur favorite stories at novelhall.com

The hat, its voice reflecting a hint of amusement, replied, "Most definitely Slytherin. Ambitious, cunning, and dangerous. My, my. Such a sharp mind you have."

"Thanks, you are not so bad yourself," Harry smirked internally, engaging in a light-hearted exchange with the hat.

"But you are also brave and loyal. You love reading and science. You fit all the houses," the hat observed, seeming to weigh its options.

Harry, with a playful tone, joked, "How about you make me the new headmaster?"

The hat chuckled at his audacity. "Would be better, believe me, but I don't have the permission. Well, where to put you?" It murmured in contemplation.

"Slytherin, please," Harry stated firmly.

"Are you sure?" the hat queried, seeking confirmation.

Harry's smirk deepened. "Don't you want to see the old man's face when you put me there?"

Harry, taking a bite of his roast chicken, replied nonchalantly, "It seems so, Malfoy. But then, Hogwarts is full of surprises, isn't it?"

The meal progressed with various students engaging Harry in conversation, each trying to gauge his personality and intentions. Harry responded with a mix of politeness and reserve, careful not to reveal too much about himself. He was aware that every word he said could be analyzed and interpreted in multiple ways.

As the feast neared its end, Dumbledore stood up again, this time to announce the upcoming school year's events and remind the students of the rules.

Harry's gaze shifted from the lively interactions at the Slytherin table to the staff table, where the Hogwarts teachers sat. Among them, a professor wearing a turban caught his attention. The man seemed to be fumbling with his bag, his movements slightly awkward. From his vantage point, Harry had a clear view of the staff table and this particular professor.

Suddenly, a System message flashed before Harry's eyes, momentarily pulling his focus from the scene: [A powerful Legilimency detected. The probe failed.] Harry's eyes narrowed. He turned his attention back to the turbaned professor, activating his Observe function to gather more information.

[System Message: Quirinus Quirrell - Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor. Nervous disposition. Signs of magical interference present. Warning: Possible external influence detected. Legilimency source: Unknown.]

Nigel's voice chimed in Harry's mind, its tone a blend of curiosity and caution. "Quite the mystery we have here, Master Harry. A Defense Against the Dark Arts professor with more secrets than a Sphinx's riddle."

Harry's lips twitched in amusement at Nigel's analogy. "Indeed, Nigel. But secrets have a way of coming to light, especially in a place like Hogwarts." His eyes remained fixed on Professor Quirrell, contemplating the potential dangers hidden beneath the man's timid exterior.

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