harry potter book of crimes

Hogwarts' restart of study tours undoubtedly has many meanings. From the moment Maka made the study tour plan public in advance through an interview with the Daily Prophet, it was no longer just Hogwarts' own.

It's over.

It can be said that this study tour not only represents the restoration of an old practice, it is more like announcing to the global wizarding community that all teachers and students at Hogwarts will never be afraid of any potential threats.

For example, Haierbo, who has always been hiding in the darkness and watching eagerly.

On the day of the trip, the Durmstrang Transformation borrowed by Maca was driven to the lake on the side of the castle. In the shimmering lake water, this magical ship based on the ghost ship seemed to be a little missing.

It's gloomy, but a little brighter.

There were many guests coming to watch the sailing ceremony today. Even before the students arrived, many people from the magical world had already gathered on the shore.

Everyone was whispering in the breeze by the lake, waiting for the arrival of today's protagonists.

It is worth mentioning that except for some parents who can come to see off the little wizards today, the rest are basically wizards who have already sided with Maka. Of course, there are naturally people like the Malfoy couple among the crowd.

Parents are also supportive.

"I hope Draco is safe and sound along the way."

Draco's mother Narcissa looked a little worried, and she was seen standing next to Lucius, secretly praying for her son's safety - even though the trip hadn't even really started yet.

"Don't worry! It will be fine -" Lucius comforted him from the side, "So far, McClane has really not made any wrong decisions, and I think it will be the same this time."

As he was talking, he suddenly heard someone not far away asking a question.

"...Did you see what that big guy outside was when you came in?"

Of course Lucius meant what the "big guy" was referring to, or in other words, the wizards who could come in to watch the ceremony today must have already discovered a strange building on the hillside outside the school gate.

However, no one knows what it is.

"Maybe it's just a house with a slightly special look! Haven't you seen that there are guards around Hogwarts now? It's probably a place similar to a guard room..."

Just as some wizards gathered together to discuss this issue, the main door of Hogwarts Castle finally opened. Immediately everyone saw that many students were lining up in a long line, led by the deans of each college.

Come slowly this way.

When the guests waiting on the shore saw him, they threw aside what they were discussing and applauded spontaneously.

Being able to restart the study tour at this time of year is undoubtedly an admirable feat - although they don't actually know that the reason why Maca picked up this old rule is to allow everyone to take refuge.

Fortunately, these guests don't know the reason, and the little wizards themselves don't know either.

Compared with the complicated emotions of the guests, the students who are about to embark on a study tour are much simpler in their hearts. They will not think of so many profound meanings. The study tour plan itself is enough to make them

My heart was filled with joy.

I have to say that the weather is good today. When you look up, you can see the refreshing blue sky and white clouds. The students walked on the vibrant lawn and walked through the school courtyard, discussing the first day of the day with each other excitedly.

Where will the station be?

However, these young wizards who are coming to the lakeside to participate in the sailing ceremony are obviously not all the current students at Hogwarts.

At about the same time, in the foyer of the school castle.

"Students who have not participated in the study tour, please pay attention! After the Change sails, everyone can take the train home..."

The person speaking here is Maka.

Since all the professors, headed by Professor McGonagall, would be accompanying them during this study tour, he took charge of sending this small group of people who could not participate in the activity to Hogsmeade Station.

After a short pause, Maka continued:

"Although I also know that some of you want to participate, but are unable to participate due to various reasons. But I must say that actually having a vacation at your disposal is not as good as traveling on a ship.

Difference."

"And I can tell you secretly now - this study tour plan is not just for fun! Your performance during the entire process will become the scoring reference for the O.W.Ls and N.E.W.Ts exams, and you will naturally

There’s no need to worry about that anymore.”

Having said this, he immediately waved his hand and said:

"Okay, now go back and pack your luggage. Come down in half an hour for roll call! Dismissed!"

"Is it still related to the exam?"

"And that's without them knowing... Oh, I can already guess what kind of evaluation Mike and the others will get!"

"Mike and the others? What's your comment?"

"What other comments could he make - eating snacks all day long, sleeping in, and chatting up girls! He said it himself last night, saying that he would never touch the textbook again after getting on the ship!"

"Oh! Merlin please, don't let him repeat the grade after just one trip..."

Maka listened to the conversation of those students when they left, and felt that they seemed to have some misunderstandings about what she had just said. But forget it, after all, it was not something too important, so just let them go!

To be honest, there were only a few people who did not participate in the event, and most of them did not give up their participation voluntarily. Because of this, considering their feelings of not being able to participate with everyone, Maca deliberately tried to comfort them.

But of course, Hermione and others are obviously not among them.

"Maka, the arrangement of the array will take at least five days to complete. Look -"

Seeing these friends running back after everyone left the hall, Maka couldn't help but smile.

"I know what you are thinking - of course, if you have to miss the train, it's not impossible. I can still leave you five days. But after that, you have to be more conscious and go home honestly.

went."

When Hermione heard this, she immediately became upset and said:

"Oh! Isn't five whole days enough? If I had known, I should have said a few more days!"

Looking at Hermione's depressed expression, Maka couldn't help but shrugged.

"Don't worry too much about a place like this. I know you want to stay, and maybe it's not just for Harry. But unfortunately, you really can't stay in the school this time...including the Room of Requirement. Then I will also

It will be temporarily closed, and even if Harry happens to wake up, you will not be able to get out if you stay here."

Just as Hermione was feeling frustrated, Luna next to her came over and whispered:

"Look! I already said that Maka has made a decision this time. No matter what we say, he will never agree to us staying!"

"Because it is indeed very dangerous," Maka continued, "It's not that I don't believe you, but it's the fact - if you don't want me to worry, leaving temporarily is the best choice."

After talking to Hermione and the others, Maka immediately turned her head and looked at Miss Parkinson not far away who was also returning on the way to the dormitory.

"Well, you don't need to say anything, I know... you can stay too! If you say it, it won't even take five days. I guess the letter looking for you will come soon!"

After Pansy heard this, she nodded slightly.

"Okay, then... I'll go to the school hospital and wait! Iluli will be taken to the Ministry of Magic this afternoon. I think she may be uneasy because of this and needs someone to accompany her again."

"Of course, go ahead!" Maka also nodded slightly at her, "I have something to do later, so I won't go there today. You can say hello to her for me!"

After Hermione watched Pansy leave the hall in silence, she couldn't help but say:

"Maka, what happened to Miss Parkinson? Why do I feel...she seems to have changed?"

"People will always change!" Maka said casually, "As long as the change is good, then we don't need to worry so much. After all, this may be regarded as people's privacy! Right?"

"That's what I say, but..." Hermione muttered with some helplessness, "it will inevitably make people care a lot!"

"OK OK!"

As Maka spoke, she no longer stopped in the front hall, turned around and walked out of the castle.

"The sailing ceremony should start soon. Do you want to come over and take a look? If nothing else, it is necessary to at least go and see off your classmates!"

He greeted Hermione and others and walked slowly towards the lakeside.

The sailing ceremony was held in front of Dumbledore's ice coffin. This was a decision made by Maka and Professor McGonagall together. The two of them believed that Professor Dumbledore would be willing to see everyone off on the shore.

"Oh! McClane is here!"

"Mr. MacLean, please go and say a few words!"

"Aren't you going with my son?"

Amidst the slightly chaotic words of the guests, Maka bowed to everyone, which was regarded as a greeting. But he obviously could not participate in this study tour, so it would not be as they expected.

What else can I say?

What's more, he has already said everything that needs to be said in the interview, so there is no need to repeat it again.

On the other side, the sailing ceremony had unknowingly ended with Professor McGonagall's speech, and the little wizards began to board the ship along the gangplank.

"Oh! To be honest, I really have the urge to go up together!" Ron whispered from behind.

Maka naturally heard it, but she saw him saying without looking back:

"Ron, if you want to go up, it's still too late - your parents agree anyway, right?"

"Oh! But my other 'mother' doesn't agree!" Ron glanced at Hermione's back furtively, and then said, "Besides, I really can't leave Harry alone." (Not finished yet.

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