harry potter book of crimes

Nothing happens.

As soon as they landed, Hermione carefully observed it for a while. However, just hiding behind the grass on the riverside and watching secretly through the darkness of night and fog didn't seem to make much sense.

So after staring at the shadowy figure for a short while, she tentatively threw a piece of gravel at the feet of a figure passing by a little closer.

However, the test target that Hermione chose did not react at all to the stones that fell in front of her, and still walked over without any pause with its stiff and weird walking posture.

Hermione felt very confused about this - because if they didn't even respond to such obvious movements, then were they really "patrolling" while quietly wandering around the ancient city?

After continuing to look here with some confusion for a while, Hermione quietly turned around, planning to go back to the river to discuss more with her friends.

But as soon as she turned around, she realized that Neville and the others seemed not to be too worried about her going ashore alone to explore, and they all swam to the shore quietly.

What concerned Hermione even more was what Luna suddenly said:

"Hermione, they are all 'watching' us."

"What?"

Upon hearing this, Hermione quickly turned around and took a look subconsciously, but did not see the scene as Luna described - those inexplicable figures were still wandering around minding their own business, with no one looking here.

sign?

But, would Luna talk nonsense at a time like this?

Thinking like this, she couldn't help but look at those suspicious figures a few more times, and an uncomfortable feeling suddenly surged in her heart.

Yes, maybe... they have actually discovered themselves a long time ago, just because they do not need to use their eyes to observe the surrounding situation, so there is no need to make a "seeing" action at all.

Judging from the completely non-human behavior of these figures, this guess is very likely.

As for why they still didn't react when they discovered Hermione and others... she didn't know. Maybe it was because they were all written by Maka, and Maka had already "reminded" them

Who is their enemy?

Probably thinking of this, Neville couldn't help but volunteered:

"I'm going to try to see if they can communicate...Hermione, you are here to cover me."

After saying that, he held the wand tightly and slowly left the riverside and walked toward one of the figures who was about to pass by the road ahead.

When Hermione saw this, she originally wanted to hold him back, but after thinking about it, she gave up the idea of ​​stopping him and instead took out a gravity rune card.

Of course she still remembered what Neville said before, "This is Maka's territory, so don't worry too much," and I believe everyone present agreed with this statement.

And soon, everyone saw Neville holding his wand and walking very cautiously to the side of the road. As long as the figure continued to walk forward in a straight line, it would inevitably pass in front of him.

In fact, although the words just now were indeed spoken by Neville, he was still a little nervous at the moment. After all, although he still trusted Maka, he was obviously not completely sure who the owner of this place was now.

"Ta, ta, ta, ta..."

Although the walking posture of the figure getting closer and closer in the mist is stiff and weird, the rhythm of each step is extremely precise and regular, making people think of the second hand on a clock.

After a few seconds, Neville saw that the opponent's figure finally became clearer and clearer in his field of vision.

Indeed, it was a "person"... or at least a "person-like" person. The person who came had a body that was almost exactly the same as a living person, tall, strong, and even seemed to be muscular - the other person only wore a

Wearing an old gray cloth robe, his strong body stretched the fabric a little tight, and he looked full of strength.

However, when Neville gradually saw the other person's face clearly... perhaps he could only use the word "terrible" to describe it.

It was as if a sculptor had lost interest in the work after sculpting the entire body in great detail. He casually scratched out some traces where the face should have been, and then finished the work hastily.

It's almost done.

It's more like some symbols than facial features, which looks a bit scary when placed on the face.

"Ta, ta, ta..."

Of course, the more important thing was obviously the other party's reaction to Neville's "existence". But after adjusting his mentality, he saw that the other party passed by in front of him so nonchalantly, without even stopping.

one time.

Looking at the figure that was gradually moving away, Neville turned his head and shook his head slightly towards Hermione and the others.

"How's it going?" Hermione simply walked over to him and asked softly.

"Anyway," Neville seemed a little confused about what to say. He paused and said, "Anyway, he's not a human being... Well, I guess not?"

At this moment, Ron on the side could not help but suggest:

"Since these strange guys have no reaction to our appearance, let's quickly go to the church last time and have a look! If Maka is indeed still there, wouldn't we understand everything?"

Having said this, he thought about it for a while, and then couldn't help but add:

"...Moreover, didn't Mr. Blois stay here last time? If he and Maca are both here, I think nothing will happen here even if Herbo comes in person."

After hearing what Ron said, Hermione could only nod her head, because they seemed to have no more choices.

"Well," she said, "let's go take a look... Of course, we should avoid these guys as much as possible, just in case."

With this in mind, everyone cleaned up the water stains on their bodies and gradually walked along the road towards the cathedral that Neville and the others visited last time.

Oh, except Harry - because he was the only one carried there on a broomstick by Ginny.

And I have to say that after entering the ancient city of Winchester, although everyone felt that it had become strange for no reason, at least it was extremely safe here! Except for the occasional sound of fighting in the distance,

There is no longer any threatening situation.

After a while, even though the group of them followed Hermione's instructions and tried their best to avoid it, they still arrived at their destination not long after.

"This is it," Neville looked at the tall church in front of him and couldn't help but said, "Last time we entered under the guidance of the black flame wizards and met Maka and the others."