Hogsmeade Village is located above the snow line all year round, with a cold climate and howling valley winds. Here, wizards generally don't take the initiative to go out at night to feel uncomfortable.
However, the night sky here is quite beautiful.
Just by raising your head, you can see the stars embedded in the sky wall so close at hand, as if you can reach out and touch them, it is intoxicating.
At this moment, Maka was standing on a small snow slope not far from the venue where the open-air party was held, raising her head and staring at the endless starry sky, quietly waiting for the moment for the party to start.
The venue for this "Hogwarts Graduates Farewell Party" was decided by Maka outside Hogsmeade Village, on a clearing of snow.
In fact, Maka didn't put much effort into setting up anything. He asked Hossa, the manager of Hogsmeade Village, to send people to set up four long tables and a stage that was not too big.
Yes, it looks similar to the Great Hall of Hogwarts.
But there are no four-color courtyard flags here, there are just large groups of shimmering little fairies, flying happily around the long table, constantly showing off their beauty.
In the open space between the long table and the stage, a bonfire was burning, exuding a warm atmosphere - there was obviously some kind of magic hidden in it.
To be honest, this place seems a bit shabby, but Maka feels that this is like a party organized by students. Although simple, it makes people feel free... just like those graduates who are about to leave school and prepare to join the society.
At least, this is a beautiful vision and a blessing with hope for the graduates.
"Hey, McClain, everyone is almost here!" The son of the current manager, Hossa, ran over and said.
"Okay, please!"
Maka nodded and turned to look over there.
Many people came tonight. It seems that choosing to hold the event outdoors on the outskirts of the village was indeed a wise decision.
He paused and then walked towards the party venue.
"Dear classmates, professors, and old classmates who are invited-" Maka looked at some wizards in Hogsmeade Village, and they were snickering!
Hogwarts' influence is indeed very great, and it has cultivated a large number of outstanding wizards for the wizarding world. It seems that if you bump into the British wizarding world casually, you can meet a wizard born in Hogwarts.
Maka was right when she said she was an "old classmate".
"... Everyone, welcome to the venue of this 'Hogwarts Graduates Farewell Party'!" He raised his hands and said loudly, "First of all, cheer for today's protagonists!"
Off the stage, everyone gathered around the bonfire, shouting excitedly. Two troublemakers like Fred and George seized the opportunity to light the Libre fireworks. The atmosphere of the party was ignited in an instant.
Maka had to secretly take out her wand and hide it behind her back, and cast an amplifying spell on herself - there was no other way, he had to be careful lest Lupine recognize the wand that belonged to Black.
"Maybe I should buy a new wand and use it first..."
He shook his head and continued: "We know that after we graduate, we will have to face various opportunities and challenges, and I believe that will never make it too easy for us! For relatives, for family, or even just for Simply for the sake of gold galleons, we will definitely be busy in society and at work—"
"When we can't get together as often as we do now, time will gradually make the relationship between us dull... I think this won't be what we want!"
Maka paused and continued: "So, I just want to say - don't forget the good time tonight!"
"Parting is always sad, but parting also means the joy of reunion! Think about the joys, sorrows and joys we have experienced together in school over the years, and then let go! If you want to laugh, don't stop laughing, If you want to cry, let the tears flow and let it become an unforgettable memory for us!”
Off the stage, the graduating students hugged each other, and the junior students who had originally planned to join in the fun were also affected by the emotion of farewell. Several female students with low tears had already started sobbing.
"Finally, I want to say - today, we are all Hogwarts!" Maka shouted.
"We are all Hogwarts!"
The little wizards shouted, and even the professors couldn't help but blush.
"We are all Hogwarts! How well MacLean said it!" The short Professor Flitwick blew his nose, huddled together with Hagrid and wiped away tears of emotion.
Professor McGonagall wiped the corners of her eyes with her hands. She looked at the students in the field, felt their simple emotions, and couldn't help but be filled with emotion.
I have to mention that Snape is also here today.
He still had that cold expression, looking at the students, and occasionally glancing at Maka on the stage, showing a thoughtful expression.
But speaking of it, the students of Slytherin House are obviously calmer. Many of them are pure-blood wizards with family education, and they really can't do things like holding each other and crying together.
But they are still students after all, and when classmates stay together for a long time, they will develop corresponding friendships.
These little snakes, who were usually frivolous or arrogant, now gathered in several groups and communicated with each other. Although they were more polite, they also expressed their feelings in a subtle way in their own way.
Just then, Maka walked off the stage.
"Good evening, seniors!" He walked to the circle of Slytherin graduates and gave a calm salute, "I wish you all the best for your upcoming graduation."
"I don't think we need your blessing!"
The speaker was Marcus Flint, the captain of the Slytherin House Quidditch team. Behind him, several players joined him.
Maka hasn't seen him much since she scared him away last time.
Oh, right! Flint has already repeated a grade, and I don't know if he can graduate successfully this year.
Although he was speaking now, there was still a hint of arrogance in his tone, but the nervous look on his face had revealed his innermost feelings - he was still a little frightened by what happened last time!
Around them, other Slytherin students were looking in groups, but they did not agree with Flint's words.
Maka glanced at him lightly and said calmly: "Are you qualified to speak on behalf of Slytherin?"
He noticed that when he said this, the Slytherins who were watching gave Flint a cold look. Obviously, in the shrewd and ambitious Slytherin House, almost no one will become a true "student leader."
Thinking like this, he continued: "Obviously, you don't have the ability to discredit the family like you. Perhaps you are not even qualified to stand in Slytherin."
"What did you say! You bastard—"
Maka turned her head sharply, her cold gaze piercing Flint's eyes, and he snorted coldly: "Are you asking about my bloodline? Then do you know that the Sorting Hat originally considered sorting me? Slytherin thing?”
In Flint's surprised and inexplicable expression, Maka's eyes suddenly became much sharper.
He slowly scanned the faces of the little snakes around him, and then said calmly: "Do you understand Salazar Slytherin's purpose of establishing the academy? Do you know why he insists on pure blood?"
He paused, and when the Slytherin students all looked at him in confusion, he continued.
"It's strength! It's unity! It's a unified will!" Maka looked at them with bright eyes and said, "Of course, there are also interests that continue to continue and intertwine!"
He could feel that the eyes of some shrewd Slytherins had become lively.
What Maka said was very tempting in the heart of the ambitious Slytherin. But there was one thing he didn't say, and that was - in the magic world, everything is based on strong strength!
If there is no corresponding strength to support it, then everything built on the surface will not be solid.
Just like the first-generation Dark Lord Gellert Grinwald who reached the pinnacle of power, he was finally completely defeated by Dumbledore. Greenwald's power immediately collapsed and ceased to exist.
Just as the Slytherins were staring at Maka with different expressions, he changed the subject and said: "But! Before that, we must understand that Hogwarts is a magic school founded by the four giants. Think about it. !After graduation, if others ask us, how will we answer?"
"Should I answer 'I'm from Slytherin House, Hogwarts', or 'I'm from Hogwarts'?" Maka said with a smile, "At least, I don't want others to see the joke and say that we are Hogwarts." There are still divisions within Gvoz—"
"You don't need to say more!" several Slytherin graduates argued.
Maka spread her hands and said meaningfully: "So, only by uniting together can we reap solid benefits. Making more friends will be good for our future and the future of our family."
He raised his hand and motioned towards the other three colleges.
"Look! There are many descendants of pure-blood families over there, why not let go of the academy's prejudices?"
In fact, although Slytherins value interests and know how to protect themselves, many of them also have deep feelings for Hogwarts. During the First Wizarding War, a large number of Slytherin wizards fought for Hogwarts, and some even lost their lives during the process.
Maka's remarks at this time were undoubtedly secretly irritating that group of people and provoking another group of students who had other thoughts.
After he said these words, he didn't look at them anymore, but turned around and walked towards the students of the other three colleges beside the bonfire.
Behind him, the little snakes looked at the students reveling around the bonfire. Not long after, several students with flexible minds had already taken steps towards where Maka was.
"Hmph! Let's go back to school!" Flint snorted angrily and said to the team members behind him. But he didn't expect that two team members hesitated for a moment, and then slowly avoided his eyes.