Chapter 24: Even Crup won't eat this
The Hufflepuff common room is located in the basement of Hogwarts Castle. The entrance is located in the pile of large barrels in the right corner of the kitchen corridor.
The way to enter is also very simple. Just follow the rhythm of Helga Hufflepuff and knock on the bottom of the second barrel in the second row of the large barrels. The barrel cover will rotate open and reveal a passage for people to crawl into and enter the common room.
Unlike the frequently changing passwords and the riddles that are updated every time.
Hufflepuff is also the only House in Hogwarts that uses a fixed door-opening password. Remember it once and use it for seven years. It can be said to be quite worry-free.
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"Remember, it's Helga Hufflepuff, the order must not be wrong."
Hufflepuff Prefect Karen Harris stood in front of a group of freshmen and demonstrated the correct knocking order at a speed three times slower.
"Well...what if I knock the wrong way?" A little boy in the crowd said timidly. "I...my memory is not very good. If I knock the wrong way, I won't be able to enter the Dormitory?"
"It's worse than that!"
Harris walked to the barrel, knocked on it twice, and then quickly dodged and retreated.
Almost at the same time, a stream of vinegar with a strong sour smell poured down, just pouring on the place where he was before.
"As you can see." Harris waved his wand, cleaned the vinegar on the ground, and said. "If the knocking order is wrong, then the other barrel lid will explode and pour vinegar all over the intruder. If you don't want to smell sour all day, you must remember the correct order. It's not that difficult. "
Next, Harris demonstrated the correct sequence twice before leading them into the passage.
At the end of the passage was a simple, large, round room, which was the Hufflepuff common room.
Compared to the Great Hall, the ceiling here was very low, probably less than three meters, surrounded by soft sofas in black and yellow, and many interesting plant decorations on the walls next to it.
Kyle looked around with interest.
In addition to those common ornamental plants, there were actually quite a few valuable rare plants here, including Rue, Dittany, Hydrangea, Knotgrass, and Wind Chime Sunflower.
Especially the Wind Chime Sunflower placed in the center of the lounge. If Kyle remembered correctly, the market price of this thing should be around three hundred Galleons, and there was no market for it.
The Hydrangea chinensis next to it was a little cheaper, and it was sold in Diagon Alley, only two hundred and seventy-nine Galleons.
With a value of two or three hundred Galleons, Professor Sprout is a famous master of herbology in the magic world. He cherishes plants as decorations. This is the real low-key and luxury.
Kyle resisted the urge to move them all away and turned his head to look at the side with his iron will.
There is a large honey-yellow wooden mantel carved with a badger against the wall, on which some jars and other things are placed.
According to the introduction of the Prefect Harris, the jars are filled with snacks such as candy, and the little wizards can take them at will.
There is also a portrait of Helga Hufflepuff hanging above the fireplace.
It is a witch holding a golden cup and smiling cheerfully.
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At this time, students from other Hufflepuff grades also came in one after another. They greeted the first-year students enthusiastically and took out various snacks as gifts.
Kyle also received a lot, and his robe pockets were filled with colorful candies and preserves, enough for him to eat for more than a month.
"How about it, Hufflepuff's common room is good, right? "
Cedric came to Kyle, patted his shoulder, and said. "Other Houses don't have such a comfortable environment."
"It turned out to be Mr. Diggory." Kyle slapped the hand on his shoulder with a look of disgust and said indifferently. "Aren't you afraid of being misunderstood by Professor Snape at this time?"
"Don't be like this, Kyle. That's all for outsiders to see." Cedric smiled and said. "Our friendship is unbreakable, I swear. "
After hearing this explanation, Kyle was even more disgusted and hurriedly moved further away from Cedric.
But he also knew that Cedric was joking before, so he was not really angry.
However, what Cedric said just now really deserved a beating.
What's the point of doing it for outsiders to see? Cedric wouldn't really think that he is Harry Potter and can always get Snape's attention.
Kyle curled his lips in disdain, but he didn't know if it was an illusion. He always felt that Cedric's behavior just now was a little familiar, especially the shameless style of changing with the wind and madly blaming others. It seemed that he had seen it on someone.
Who is it?
Kyle thought hard, but he had no clue and finally gave up.
Maybe, possibly, maybe... it was the Weasley brothers.
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As more and more people came to the common room, Harris asked the first-year students to sit on the sofa, saying that he was asking the Professor to tell them about the school rules of Hogwarts in advance and let everyone get to know each other.
Then he and another female Prefect went to the Kitchen next door and brought some cookies and several large glasses of fresh juice.
This is because the Hufflepuff common room is close to the Kitchen, and the other three Houses do not have this treatment.
Soon, the table in the lounge was piled with various snacks.
Harris said enthusiastically: "Welcome to Hufflepuff. There are not many school rules in Hogwarts. As long as everyone can remember the following few rules, it will be fine. First..."
While Harris was talking, Kyle looked around and soon found Kanna at the outermost edge of the crowd and then moved over quietly.
"I was too much before." Kyle whispered. "I apologize to you."
Kanna was obviously startled. After looking up and finding that it was Kyle, she whispered. "No, no, it's also my fault. I'm too stupid. I should have guessed that you were joking. How could Hogwarts use... use... that Curse to sort the Houses."
Kyle shook his head and said seriously. "That's different. Joking requires both people to find it funny. It must be my fault if I really scared you, so I must apologize."
Seeing Kyle's serious face, Kanna bit her lip, raised her head, and said seriously. "Then I accept your apology."
After that, she reached out and punched Kyle.
"Now we're even."
How can Kyle describe the power of this punch... it's hard to flick away the dust.
"Almost, wait a minute."
Kyle smiled, then picked out all the most beautifully packaged brown candies in his pocket and handed them over. "This is an apology, you have to accept it to make us even."
"Well, okay..."
Kanna took the candy, stuffed one into her mouth in front of Kyle, then stretched out her little hand holding the candy to Kyle and smiled. "I'll treat you to candy."
"No, no." Kyle shook his head repeatedly and muttered. "Who eats Licorice Snap? Even a crup won't eat this stuff."
"Crack!"