Harry Potter: From Muggle Cousin to Conceptual Wizard

Chapter 75: I want all four academies!

The students from the four colleges watched Dali's movements with extreme tension.

A significant portion of them did not want to be assigned to the same academy as a violent little wizard they couldn't defeat.

The increasingly outlandish and widely circulated story of the violence at Platform Nine and Three-Quarters, coupled with Dudley's arrogant demand to change the sorting order, has led the Hogwarts students to develop a deep misunderstanding of Dudley.

In their eyes, Dudley, who appeared out of nowhere, was far more terrifying and awe-inspiring than Harry, who had been dethroned.

This fear and rejection stem from rumors and originate from the unknown.

"Oh~~~ Come on over! Dudley Dursley! A unique being recognized by Hogwarts, let me see which house you'll be sorted into!"

The Sorting Hat wiggled and danced joyfully on the four-legged stool, expressing its excitement in a chorus-like tone, singing and speaking.

It is a unique creation made by infusing a portion of the ideas of each of the four founders of Hogwarts.

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is its very reason for existence.

Now, the superconsciousness born in Hogwarts Castle has surprisingly recognized a young wizard who is not the headmaster, and has even granted this young wizard many privileges.

This is something that has never happened in a thousand years, how could it not be excited?

Unfortunately, the Sorting Hat was unaware that the person who excited him so much was a ruthless character who didn't play by the rules.

"Completely cleaned up!"

As Dudley walked, he raised his hand and cast a spell, deliberately unleashing a very strong burst of magic to give the Sorting Hat a powerful cleanse.

"Ouch! Stop it! It's so itchy!"

The Sorting Hat was enveloped in Dudley's magic, feeling a tingling, numbing sensation that bounced up and down, a feeling that was both itchy and comfortable.

The long-standing grime that had taken root in the leather and patches was magically removed, much to its own dismay.

When the magic dissipated, the Sorting Hat was brand new, sparkling clean.

Some of his energy had been washed away; the tip of his hat drooped, making him look listless.

"What are you doing...?"

The Sorting Hat muttered helplessly as it asked.

"It's been too long, it's time to wash up! Both you and Hogwarts!"

Amidst the once again shocked gazes of Professor McGonagall and the other professors in the faculty seats, Dudley spoke calmly and deliberately.

Then Dudley reached out and picked up the Sorting Hat.

The Sorting Hat, now clean, perked up and ignored the little incident of being forced to take a bath; it still looked forward to giving the Dali Sorting Hat a proper bath.

After all, he is someone recognized by the general consciousness of Hogwarts, so it's only right that he be treated specially.

"Don't rush to give me the results. Test it first, and we'll discuss it together!"

Dudley, in front of Professor McGonagall and a group of faculty and staff nearby, made demands of the Sorting Hat as if no one else was around.

"That's no problem, I always respect the young wizard's personal wishes!"

Before Dudley could make a move, the Sorting Hat bent its brim, gathered power in Dudley's palm, and then leaped high into the air like an antelope.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone in the auditorium, he put his hand on Dali's head.

"Wow! You know what, I feel so much better after taking a shower! I can't usually jump this high!"

After giving his initial thoughts on the high jump, the Sorting Hat became engrossed in exploring Dudley's traits. "Hmm... just as expected! Very special indeed, difficult to choose!"

You have the courage to break everything, unwavering loyalty to family and friends, wisdom and strategy far exceeding that of ordinary people, and... wow! What a powerful ambition!

You possess the qualities of all four houses, but I suggest you go to Slytherin! It should be the best fit for you!

The Sorting Hat muttered under its breath, its prediction largely in line with Dudley's expectations.

Unlike the wizard's Legilimency, the Sorting Hat can not only read minds, but also explore deeper aspects of personality traits.

"Your suggestion is flawed!" Dudley muttered in response. "Since I possess the qualities of all four academies, why bother choosing? I want them all!"

"Huh? What did you say?" The Sorting Hat was completely bewildered and shocked.

“Wasn’t my meaning clear enough? I want all four houses, so just sort me into Hogwarts!” Dudley explained.

"This doesn't follow the rules! Besides, being sorted into Hogwarts is the same as not having a house sorted, right? I am the Sorting Hat, how can I not be sorted?"

The Sorting Hat was unhappy; it couldn't understand Dudley's thought process.

"Please read my thoughts again!"

Dudley knew he would encounter resistance, but he wouldn't give up. While letting the Sorting Hat continue reading his mind, he explained, "Originally, I didn't care which house I was sorted into; Slytherin wasn't out of the question."

But after entering Hogwarts, I had to change my mind.

Sorting Hat, aren't you surprised that Hogwarts chose me and gave me such great authority?

That's because Hogwarts needs an educational revolution, and I'm the one who started that revolution!

Therefore, I cannot join only one college; otherwise, I will lack the ability to guide and influence the stances of the other three colleges, which would create significant obstacles to my future actions.

The Sorting Hat didn't reply immediately; it was captivated by Dudley's wonderful vision.

It had always known that although it divided the wizarding world in Britain into four houses, the students of the four houses would eventually turn into two opposing camps: black wizards and white wizards, engaging in a war of alumni.

Sometimes, it wonders if the Sorting system was absolutely necessary. By planting the seeds of conflict between wizards during their student years, it might have harmed them and the entire wizarding world.

But the Sorting Hat was created for the purpose of sorting houses; it's a Hogwarts tradition. It doesn't have the guts to overturn this tradition, and it's also afraid of losing its job.

Now, the Hogwarts superconscious has found someone who might change everything.

By reading minds, the Sorting Hat also learned about the initial plan Dudley had in mind. The process was brutal, but the ending was beautiful.

Moreover, this plan will not cause him to lose his job.

Why doesn't it give Dudley a chance, and also give itself and Hogwarts a chance?

"Hogwarts!!!"

Having figured things out, the Sorting Hat shouted out the most unique Sorting result in history at the top of its lungs.

After shouting, while the entire school was still stunned, it added:

"I hereby announce that Dudley Dursley will be sorted into four houses: Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin. His sorting result is Hogwarts!"

"You'll be proud of your decision!"

Dudley smiled and took the Sorting Hat off his head.

He was confident from the beginning that he could persuade the Sorting Hat. This confidence was not only based on the authority given to him by the Hogwarts superconsciousness, but also because the Sorting Hat in the original story had reflected on the issue of sorting.

In the original story, the year Voldemort regained his physical form and power, the Sorting Hat wasn't very enthusiastic about the Sorting House process.

The song sung before the Sorting was different from usual, mentioning Salazar Slytherin's parting ways with his three companions a thousand years ago, and questioning whether he had made a mistake in the Sorting.

It can be said that the Sorting Hat is indeed an excellent creation that inherits the ideas of the four founders of Hogwarts. In terms of strategic vision, it is much better than most wizards.

……

The Sorting Hat's work for the year was completed, but the Great Hall was inevitably in an uproar.

The professors whispered among themselves, and the students discussed amongst themselves.

Of the four houses, those young wizards who believed the rumors were utterly disheartened.

Now that's great, the plague god can't push it away anymore, everyone's going to suffer together!

What they didn't know was that the Plague God's cousin was preparing to team up with the Plague God to teach them another lesson!