Chapter 169

On a bright afternoon, the students were listening intently to an ancient legend.

Professor Binns spoke in his usual slow manner: “You all surely know that Hogwarts was founded over a thousand years ago—though the exact date is uncertain—by the four greatest wizards of that era. The four Houses are named after them: Godric Gryffindor, Helga Hufflepuff, Rowena Ravenclaw, and Salazar Slytherin. They built this castle together, far from the prying eyes of Muggles, for in those times, Muggles feared magic, and wizards suffered much persecution.”

“For the first few years, the founders worked together in harmony, seeking out young people who showed signs of magical talent and bringing them here to be properly trained. But over time, disagreements began to grow. The rift between Slytherin and the others widened. Slytherin believed that Hogwarts should be more selective in admitting students. He thought magical education should be reserved for those from pure-blood wizarding families. He was unwilling to accept Muggle-born children, believing them to be unreliable. Eventually, after a fierce argument with Gryffindor over the matter, Slytherin left the school.”