Chapter 11: Late for the Sorting Hat Ceremony (Edited)

Ivan wasn't worried about being expelled.

This is the benefit of knowing the plot, unless it changed, he didn't have to worry about anything.

When he saw Snape's face, with a grimace on his face and standing, he knew that Snape's hatred was at its peak, which was a pity.

In fact, he was interested in Professor Snape and the potions class. But because of the current situation, he knew that if he continued with Harry, Snape would be hostile to him.

As he was trying to think of how to get Snape not to be hostile towards him, Headmaster Dumbledore walked in.

Ivan looked curiously at the most powerful wizard in the magical world, the headmaster of Hogwarts was an old man with long silver-white hair and beard.

He had to admit that Dumbledore has a very imposing temperament.

Dumbledore's gaze was unusually serious, he looked at them with a pair of eyes full of silent reproach.

Dumbledore looked at them seriously and said in a deep voice, "Please explain why you did this."

At Dumbledore's look, both Harry and Ron turned pale, as if they had been beaten by the Boxing Willow.

Harry looked at his knees with his head down as he described everything that had happened. It was very detailed, but he didn't mention that it was Mr. Weasley's car, he made it sound like they were on a London street and just happened to find a flying car.

Ivan was sure Dumbledore would see right through this.

Ivan watched Dumbledore's expression, but then Ivan saw Dumbledore wink suddenly. Ivan hastily lowered his head, only to realize that he was too relaxed, he didn't act like a child who was in trouble.

Harry became anxious and said quickly, "Professor, you can't expel Ivan, he wanted to send a message to the school with Hedwig, it's all my fault he put him in the car!"

Ron said in despair, "And I started the car. Ivan had nothing to do with it, we'll take the blame."

Professor McGonagall looked at them and asked in confusion, "What are you talking about, Weasley?"

Ron was confused by Professor McGonagall's question and said, "We're being expelled, aren't we?"

Dumbledore said kindly, "Not today, Mr. Weasley,"

But then Dumbledore's expression turned serious and he said in a deep voice as he looked at the two of them, "But I must make you realize the seriousness of your actions, so I will write to your parents tonight, and also warn you that if you do this again, I will have to expel you."

Snape's face looked like that of a child being told that Christmas had been cancelled.

Snape cleared his throat and said, "Headmaster Dumbledore, these students disregarded the rules and used magic outside of school and caused serious damage to the Boxing Willow, for these students' behavior, they must be punished."

Dumbledore looked at Snape and said calmly, "Not exactly, Severus, after hearing Harry's story, it is obvious that Mr. Mason had nothing to do with this. As for the other two..."

Dumbledore looked at Professor McGonagall and said, "Let McGonagall decide on their punishment, they are the students of their house, she is responsible."

Dumbledore then said to them all said, "I must get back to the party."

Dumbledore then turned to Professor McGonagall and said, "Mr. Mason needs to be sorted into a house, and I have several things to announce"

Snape reluctantly said, "But, Headmaster."

Dumbledore walked on and said to Snape, "Come on, Severus, there's a splendid custard pie I have to get back to."

Ivan followed Professor Snape and Headmaster Dumbledore into the Great Dining Hall, once Dumbledore went up to say a few words, and the Great Dining Hall, which had been bustling and noisy, suddenly fell silent.

Everyone stopped what they were doing and looked at Ivan, who was standing in front of the teachers' seats, they were trying to see his face clearly.

Ivan was nervous, the feeling of being watched by everyone was horrible, and then he heard a wave of whispers around him.

"Look, it's the boy who has disappeared!"

"He's all bloody, was he in a fight with a monster?"

"Didn't you read the Prophet's paper today? He was in the flying car with Harry."

"A flying car That's great!"

"I just heard a ghost talking, saying they beat up the boxing willow."

The chatter continued, and after a while, Ivan stopped listening to what they were saying. He saw Professor Snape pull out the Sorting Hat and stand in front of his chair.

Snape with a grimace on his face said, "Ivan Mason!"

As Professor McGonagall had not yet returned, he had to take over the sorting ceremony, and pressed the Sorting Hat on Ivan's head.

The next second, the Great Dining Hall fell silent.

Ivan heard a subtle but sharp voice, "A late freshman, very smart, very talented, not bad, you should go to Ravenclaw, where a prepared mind, where those who are witty and wise, will always find their own kind."

Ivan nodded, Ravenclaw, it was a good choice.

Ravenclaw was said to have its own library, there are many unpublished books inside that can help you learn faster. And Rowena Ravenclaw was very knowledgeable about soul magic, she left notes that should be useful in the fight against Voldemort.

The Sorting Hat said, "In all these years I've been here I haven't seen any freshman matriculate in such an impressive and brave way in many years, I think Gryffindor may be more suitable for you."

Without waiting for Ivan's opinion, the selector shouted loudly, "Gryffindor!"

Snape took off his hat and glared fiercely at Ivan.

He couldn't remember how he had made it to the Gryffindor table after hearing the thunderous applause, it was as if he had become a hero.

A boy got up from the table and crashed his hand, Ivan recognized him as the twins' friend, Lee Jordan, and heard him say, "Great, what a wonderful way to get to school! People will be talking about this for years to come, riding to school in a flying car and crashing into the Boxing Willow!"

The Gryffindor table was very festive, and many of the upper years I had never heard of approached Ivan to shake his hand.

A few seconds later, Fred and George approached Ivan and asked, "Why didn't you call us to come with you?"

Ivan didn't know how to answer, but fortunately they were nudged by a small-headed blond boy holding a camera and saying, "Hi Ivan, my name is Colin Creevey and like you, I'm new this year."

Colin spoke quickly and seemed unshy, saying, "I heard you came to school in a car with Harry Potter, how impressive, can I take your picture?"

Colin held up his camera and looked at Ivan expectantly.

Ivan said, "No problem!"

However, before Ivan posed, the person in front of him changed to Hermione, she looked like the distant Percy, not happy at all.

Hermione's tone was almost as stern as McGonagall's and she said, "It's ridiculous how you didn't take the school train!"

Then Hermione asked, "Did you really fly to school?"

Ivan nodded cautiously and said, "Yes Hermione!"

Hermione started to grumble, "How dare you..."

Fortunately it didn't last long, the person in front of Ivan changed to Ginny, so Ivan breathed a loud sigh of relief.

Ivan asked cautiously, "Ginny, aren't you going to be like Hermione?"

Ginny looked at Ivan and said, "Don't blame Hermione, when she didn't see you on the train she was anxious."

Ginny then looked around and asked worriedly, "What about Ron and Harry?"

Ivan smiled and said, "They're fine."

Ivan put a pudding on his plate and said, "I'll talk to you later, for now, let me get something to eat, you know, I haven't had anything to eat in a while."

Before he could get the pudding into his mouth, the food in front of him disappeared, as if it had never existed in the first place, dinner was over.

Ivan collapsed helplessly on the table and cried, "Oh, no!"