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Another Weasley!

I know just what to do with you.

Gryffindor!

Harry Potter.

Difficult, very difficult.

Plenty of courage, I see. Not a bad mind, either.

There’s talent, oh, yes.

And a thirst to prove yourself.

But where to put you?

Not Slytherin, not Slytherin!

Not Slytherin, eh?

Are you sure?

You could be great, you know. It’s all here, in your head.

And Slytherin will help you on the way to greatness, no doubt about that.

No?

Well, if you’re sure.

Better be…

…Gryffindor!

Your attention, please.

Let the feast begin.

I’m half and half.

Me dad’s a Muggle. Mum’s a witch.

Bit of a nasty shock for him when he found out.

Percy, who’s that teacher talking to Professor Quirrell?

Professor Snape, head of Slytherin house.

• What’s he teach? - Potions.

But he fancies the Dark Arts. He’s been after Quirrell’s job for years.

Hello! How are you?

Welcome to Gryffindor.

It’s the Bloody Baron!

Hello, Sir Nicholas. Have a nice summer?

Dismal.

Once again, my request to join the Headless Hunt has been denied.

I know you. You’re Nearly Headless Nick.

I prefer Sir Nicholas, if you don’t mind.

“Nearly” headless?

How can you be nearly headless?

Like this.

Gryffindors, follow me, please.

Keep up.

Thank you.

Ravenclaw, follow me.

This way.

This is the most direct path to the dormitories.

Keep an eye on the staircases. They like to change.

Keep up, please, and follow me.

Quickly now, come on.

Come on.

That picture’s moving.

Look at that one.

I think she fancies you.

• Look! - Who’s that girl?

Welcome to Hogwarts.

Password?

Caput Draconis.

Follow me, everyone. Keep up. Quickly, come on.

Gather around here.

Welcome to the Gryffindor common room.

Boys’ dormitory is upstairs to the left. Girls, the same on your right.

Your belongings have already been brought up.

Made it!

Can you imagine the look on old McGonagall’s face if we were late?

That was bloody brilliant!

Thank you for that assessment.

It’d be better if I transfigured Mr. Potter and you into a watch.

Then one of you might be on time.

We got lost.

Then perhaps a map?

I trust you don’t need one to find your seats.

There will be no foolish wand-waving or silly incantations in this class.

As such, I don’t expect many of you to appreciate…

…the subtle science and exact art that is potion-making.

However, for those select few…

…who possess the predisposition…

…I can teach you how to bewitch the mind…

…and ensnare the senses.

I can tell you how to bottle fame…

…brew glory and even put a stopper in death.

Then again, maybe some of you have come to Hogwarts with abilities…

…so formidable that you feel confident enough…

…to not pay attention.

Mr. Potter.

Our new celebrity.

What would I get if I added root of asphodel to an infusion of wormwood?

You don’t know?

Let’s try again.

Where would you look if I asked you to find a bezoar?

I don’t know, sir.

What is the difference between monkshood and wolfsbane?

I don’t know, sir.

Pity.

Clearly, fame isn’t everything…

…is it, Mr. Potter?

Eye of rabbit, harp string hum Turn this water into rum

Eye of rabbit…

What’s Seamus trying to do to the water?

Turn it to rum.

Actually managed a weak tea yesterday, before…

Mail’s here.