[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-hogwarts-learning-panel":3,"chapter-hogwarts-learning-panel-hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-352":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Hogwarts Learning Panel",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2250590,4210,"Chapter 352: Welcome to Ilvermorny","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-352",352,"\u003Cp>The stone house burned with a hearth fire that had miraculously been alight since Wizard Sean’s arrival, and Wizard Sean had never seen any wood inside it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, this was a magical flame, its source seemingly the runic symbols carved into the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dear Mr. Hermes, Professor Tera, please follow me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Headmistress Erela waved her hand; Professor Tera’s focused expression faltered, as if in regret, then turned toward Erela.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean also turned his gaze toward the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mist rose up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A colossal structure suddenly appeared before Wizard Sean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, it was embraced and swallowed by the gray-white evening mist rising from Mount Grelok.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its outline was deep and shadowed, like a vast phantom yet to emerge, or a mysterious island floating in the sea of clouds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thick walls were dark, between cold gray and indigo, saturated with mist, appearing damp and solemn. The narrow, stained-glass windows along the walls were now only faint, dim smudges of color, like the closed eyelids of a sleeping giant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then, welcome to Ilvermorny!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Headmistress Erela declared in an uplifting, passionate voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She finally took Wizard Sean’s hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young wizard regarded her with slightly puzzled eyes, then looked back at his teacher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go on, my student. Erela will take you directly into Ilvermorny’s hall.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Tera chuckled softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As for me, clearly there’s no need for sorting anymore—but I’ll be watching you from the circular balcony.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Tera’s words were both an explanation and a warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We will be Apparating, dear Mr. Hermes. I hear you’ve prepared something?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Headmistress Erela had always been warm in demeanor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Headmistress Erela.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean pulled out a vial of potion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, he had Apparated many times before, but had never felt dizzy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When traveling, Professor Tera had always preferred the Floo Network, even if it meant taking a longer route.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Headmistress Erela snapped her fingers; the scene before Wizard Sean abruptly shifted—they stood now in a grand entrance hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hall was as vast as Gringotts, with torches blazing along the stone walls. The ceiling soared so high it was nearly invisible. Directly ahead rose a luxurious marble staircase leading upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The hearth fire in the stone house has been lit for you, Mr. Green. Allow me to address you thus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small gift—you have plenty of time to uncover its secrets.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Headmistress Erela laughed freely, glancing at Wizard Sean, then at the distant marble staircase—her meaning was clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“All four statues are still awake… A small question: which house were you in at Hogwarts?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She seemed eager for the answer, the wrinkles around her eyes softening with anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ravenclaw.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lady Isolt most loved blue, for as a child she had dreamed of becoming a student at Hogwarts’ Ravenclaw house.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Headmistress Erela smiled slowly. Wizard Sean now understood the meaning behind the cranberry-red and blue of her robes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Proceed to the Sorting Hall—Ilvermorny—democracy and equality lie ahead—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Headmistress Erela’s soaring voice, a chill wind brushed Wizard Sean’s ears as he traveled to the Sorting Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a circular hall, its floor marked with the pattern of the Gordian Knot. Around the walls stood magical creature carvings representing the four houses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Horned Serpent: chosen by founder Isolt, representing the wizard’s mind, favoring scholars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pukwudgie: chosen by Webster, representing the wizard’s body, favoring warriors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thunderbird: chosen by Chadwick, representing the wizard’s soul, favoring adventurers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wampus: chosen by James Stewart, representing the wizard’s heart, favoring healers…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice was explaining to Wizard Sean; he looked up and saw beside him a younger witch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From her robe badge, Wizard Sean learned her name—Agilbert Fontana, Transfiguration professor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also, later, headmistress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But… why did Transfiguration professors always become headmistresses?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind Professor Agilbert Fontana stood Professor Tera and Headmistress Erela…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And a circle of excited young wizards, all dressed in blue and cranberry-red uniforms, chattering loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A transfer student! Good heavens, I didn’t even know Ilvermorny accepted transfer students.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“His eyes are so beautiful…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lila, you’re ridiculous—but you’re right. Still, I heard the statues aren’t pleased… like they’ve been woken from sleep…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean heard the murmurs, surprised—he had assumed it was late, and there would be few spectators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in truth, hundreds stood on the circular balcony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amid the clamor, the young witch spoke:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When I call your name, step forward and await sorting.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean paused slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are there others here…?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this opening line felt oddly familiar—like Professor McGonagall’s at the Sorting Ceremony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed Lady Isolt of Ilvermorny had loved Hogwarts far too much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wizard Sean Green!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She called.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean stepped forward; the moment he took one step, the crystal embedded in the Horned Serpent’s forehead blazed brightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simultaneously, the young witch and Headmistress Erela’s eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind them, wizards wearing Horned Serpent badges erupted in cheers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Welcome to the Horned Serpent! The Horned Serpent represents the wisdom of witches and wizards—we welcome the wise!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A composed senior witch’s voice drowned out the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As prefect of the Horned Serpent, she naturally knew some inside information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was… the legendary Mr. Hermes—the greatest wizard Headmistress Erela had long awaited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Erela, though you’re a Horned Serpent yourself, you’re celebrating too soon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Professor Tera smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, as if to confirm her words, the Pukwudgie statue roared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young wizards wearing Pukwudgie badges also cheered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brilliant! Welcome to the Pukwudgie House—we are the destiny of warriors!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The burly Pukwudgie prefect swung his fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I wonder what choice Mr. Green will make?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Headmistress Erela asked Professor Tera with a hint of anticipation, smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Make a choice… now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Tera snorted lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that very instant, the Thunderbird statue spread its wings and landed directly before Wizard Sean; the Wampus statue raised its bow high in defiance.\u003C\u002Fp>",969,"2026-06-19T10:00:41.888Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","17cd30f44e57839c4301524ddfe234c4aac032a5ddbf23001f8bf523095dcf52","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-353","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-351",526,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhogwarts-learning-panel-cover.jpg"]