Eventually, I thought of Maman and Papa and the letter I had promised them. They would want to know about the train, the boats, and the enormous hall, but I knew what I would write first: I’m in Hufflepuff, and everyone has been very kind to me.
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“Mari dengarkan nyanyianku!” seru Topi Seleksi. Seketika, suasana Aula Besar berubah. Langit-langit malam dengan kelap-kelip cahaya bintang mulai mengisi ruangan, sementara alunan lagu Tuan Topi mulai terdengar.
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Ratusan pasang mata tampak telah menunggu-nunggu momen pintu megah Aula Besar itu terbuka. Ketika pintu terdorong terbuka, Newizzy menjadi pusat atensi setiap penyihir. Beberapa sekon, pranatacara angkat suara. “Attention!” serunya lantang. “Please make a way for our Newizzies!”