The thunderous applause erupting from the Slytherin table immediately drew fierce discontent from the Gryffindor table.
Led by the twins, countless Little Lions broke into waves of boos from across the hall.
"Ding, ding—"
Seeing the scene grow increasingly chaotic, Dumbledore, the headmaster seated at the very center of the staff table and wearing half-moon spectacles, tapped his goblet with a small spoon.
Before calling out the next name, McGonagall knowingly glanced at the twins, who had obediently sat back down.
These two had truly become better at stirring things up with every passing year.
The Great Hall, which had been quiet and orderly for over ten minutes, suddenly erupted into noisy discussion again.
Harry, whose name had been called, blankly walked out of the line.
Nervous under the gaze of the entire Great Hall, he put on the hat.
He looked even more anxious than Hermione and Neville.
"Gryffindor!"
Everyone, including the faculty, applauded.
"We've got Potter! We've got Potter!"
The twins stood up and cheered loudly beneath McGonagall's stern glare.
Vincent would have been lying if he said he was not envious of such an enthusiastic reaction.
Especially with the Potions Class professor resting his chin on one hand, those eyes blazing with unmatched fervor.
Blondie truly had connections everywhere. In such a short time, he had already arranged things for Mr. Potter, whose hand Vincent had not even shaken yet.
"Ron Weasley!"
After Ron, who was second to last, went up, Vincent was the only first-year still standing.
"Gryffindor!"
Ron, green-faced, had barely reached Harry before collapsing into a nearby chair.
"He's my brother!"
"Excellent, Ron, wonderful."
Compared with the twins' excited display, Percy's tone was merely somewhat exaggerated.
Before calling the final name, McGonagall smiled and nodded at Vincent.
"Vincent Wayne!"
The sparse murmurs showed that