harry potter book of crimes

It was probably around six o'clock in the afternoon, and the kitchen where everyone usually ate had been decorated with joy.

A variety of foods were placed on the long dining table, and more than half of them were Ron's favorites. This was obviously prepared by Mrs. Weasley with slow maternal love.

Above this sumptuous dining table, a bright red banner hung down, with the words "Warm congratulations to Ron and Hermione on being elected prefects" written on it.

Every corner of the kitchen is decorated with beautiful ribbons, as if they are celebrating some kind of festival.

"I think we should have a party instead of just sitting and eating like usual!"

Mrs. Weasley watched Hermione, Ron, George, Fred and Ginny walk in, and said happily, "Your father and Bill are on their way back, Ron... I asked the owl to deliver a letter to them,

They are all so excited!"

Fred and George both took turns rolling their eyes at the banner.

Sirius, Kingsley, Lupine and Tonks were already here, and Lena continued to help Mrs. Weasley bring out more food. It seemed that Mrs. Weasley would not stop until the table was full.

.

"Miss Lena, hasn't Maka come down yet?" Hermione asked Lena who had just come out.

"As for Mr. McClain, Leni has already gone to call him." Lena put down the fried chicken drumstick in her hand and replied quietly.

"That guy always stays in the study, isn't he bored?"

Tonks on the side quickly snatched a piece from the plate full of fried chicken legs, grinning and switching it from one hand to the other. It looked like she was burned.

"I don't think so," Lu Ping said with a smile, "He is a research maniac. He has been like this since the first time I saw him... But today is different. Just now Molly asked him

Go help deal with the Boggart hiding in the desk in the living room on the second floor."

"Yes!" said Mrs. Weasley, "McLaine said it was time to clean up that living room too."

"He always thinks too much. It would be fine if he cleaned it up early in the morning." Sirius said angrily, "Anyway, I don't want to see any old things in this house anymore - it's best to clean up the corridors."

Throw away that portrait too, that would be great!"

…

At the same time, in the living room on the second floor.

"Asshole Maka! My sister asked Leni to come over and call you - Huh?" Leni, who had just run to the door of the living room, suddenly stopped talking, looked inside with wide eyes and shouted, "Asshole Maka! Are you memorizing it?

Are you sneaking delicious food while Lenny is behind it? It’s really abominable!”

"I have warned you long ago that you are not allowed to treat humans as food anymore, haven't you remembered?"

In the dim living room, Maka, who was squatting beside the desk, turned around, with a rare hint of annoyance in her tone.

Leni was obviously frightened by him, she shut her mouth timidly, and no longer dared to speak out - this was the first time she noticed anger shown in Maka.

Even if it's just a trace, it's enough to scare Leni.

Maka sighed softly, turned back to look at the black shadow on the ground, and shook her head slightly.

In the shadows on the ground, there was a person lying in a pool of blood. A clear smell of blood spread in the living room, stimulating the olfactory systems of the two people.

Of course Maka knew this was a Boggart, and he didn't panic.

When he temporarily lost his emotions and feelings, the Boggart could not feel his fear, so naturally he could not conjure up corresponding scenes to scare him.

But now, Maka actually has the emotion of "fear".

Everyone has fear, even a crazy guy like Voldemort. Naturally, Maka will not lack this inevitable emotion.

There is no doubt that what Maka fears most now is death, and it is not his own death, but the death of the girl he cares about most.

Looking at Luna lying in a pool of scarlet blood, Maka's face didn't look good.

For people like Harry, Maka can let him take the initiative to contact Voldemort, the "old enemy of destiny" without any guilt; for friends like Hermione and Ron, because Maka knows clearly that they cannot leave them behind.

He doesn't care about profit, so he can support them in their efforts to deal with Voldemort.

But for Luna, the girl who made him feel protective, Maka just wanted her to stay away, stay away, stay away, and it would be best to always stay outside this circle where people could get hurt or even die at every turn.

However, even if he deliberately let Luna stay far away and live quietly next to her father, would she really not run into him for some unknown reason?

Maka wasn't sure, she had never been sure.

At this moment, what turned into the dead Luna in front of him was just an ordinary Boggart. But how could he guarantee that Luna would not really turn into a human body at some point in the future?

Cold...

"call--"

Maka took a deep breath, the wand she had been holding in her hand flashed, and the Boggart that turned into Luna disappeared in an instant.

He was silent for a while, then stood up and walked towards the door of the living room.

When passing by Leni, who still looked timid, Maka reached out and patted her head gently, showing her usual gentle smile.

"I'm sorry, I occasionally feel bad - you've been doing very well during this period. I'll let you meet the person you've always wanted to see later!"

After that, he walked towards the stairs with steady steps.

Leni subconsciously touched the top of her head, and it took her a while to react to what Maka said.

"The person I want to see..." she murmured to herself, "Uncle Fenrir?"

Leni looked confused, and after thinking silently for a moment, she pursed her lips and chased downstairs.

…

"Maka, I'm waiting for you!"

When Maka appeared at the kitchen door, Hermione stood behind the dining table and waved happily.

"Yes." Maka nodded, "Hermione, Ron, congratulations!"

"Thank you!" Hermione said with a slight blush and a smile.

"Has that Boggart been cleaned up?" Tonks asked excitedly with a greasy mouth. "How did it scare you? I really want to know, what else would a guy like you be afraid of?"

"I'm also a normal person, okay?" Maka curled her lips and said, "As for what I'm afraid of...I won't tell anyone if I tell you, just give up on this!"

"Hey! I said -" Tonks said dissatisfiedly, "Tell me what's wrong! I won't...hehe...I won't make fun of you with this kind of thing...well, maybe?"

"Okay, okay, the most important thing tonight is to celebrate Hermione and Ron, so don't go around me..." Maka took two steps to the side and let Leni in behind her.

Now that everyone is here, let’s get started!”

"Okay, I think I can raise all the glasses!" Mr. Weasley, who had just returned home, took the lead in raising the goblet in his hand, "Congratulations to Ron and Hermione! Congratulations to them for being elected Gryffindor.

The prefect!"

Everyone raised their glasses with smiles and clapped vigorously. Hermione and Ron's faces glowed with joy.

Especially Ron, it was the first time in his life that he became the protagonist of the party! Well, he was "one of" the protagonists, but it was enough to make him so happy that his chest almost exploded.

But at this moment, he took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down.

"I'm really happy today. I can become a prefect of Gryffindor. I never thought about it..." Ron said, suddenly shaking his head awkwardly, "No, I never thought about it."

It's a lie, I have secretly fantasized about it many times..."

"Ha ha ha ha--"

His sister Ginny laughed unbridledly, but it was obvious that no one else was laughing, so she could only suppress her blushing and put away her wild laughter.

Then she secretly glanced at Fred and George, only to see the twin brothers snickering and looking at her baby sister.

Obviously, Ginny was deceived by the two lively brothers - they must have discussed it before the meal, but in the end she was the only one who laughed like a little fool!

Fortunately, Ron didn't care. He coughed dryly and continued: "However, I never thought that I could become this prefect, but it's true... To be honest, I still think so even now."

"But since Professor Dumbledore has given me this opportunity, I will definitely work hard for this unexpected surprise..." Ron said sincerely, "And it will make me recognize myself and understand the importance of hard work.

, that is, the one person I want to thank personally today..."

"He is my good friend - Maka!"

Almost everyone was surprised, including Ron's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Weasley. After all, in everyone's impression, Ron was not a child who knew how to reflect on himself.

But today, Mrs. Weasley and Mr. Weasley read a flash of "growth" in their son's words.

"You should thank yourself. After all, if you don't want to, no matter how much I say, nothing will change."

Maka smiled and nodded. He was really happy to see Ron grow like this.

Still remembering Ron's ending described in the Book of Sin, Maka couldn't help but want to do something for this "good friend".

Because Ron is different from Harry and Hermione, if he wants to grow, he will inevitably encounter more difficulties and obstacles.

Both Harry and Hermione have above-average self-confidence, but Ron always has low self-esteem. If he doesn't break through this biggest obstacle, he won't be able to truly grow up.

"No! Maka! You have helped me more than anyone else, and I know this very well..." Ron said loudly, "So, I used the money my mother gave me to buy the rewards, plus

With the little pocket money I saved, I bought you a gift——"

"boom!"

Before he finished speaking, Ron bent down, and a large, glittering cauldron appeared in his arms.

"The latest fully automatic stirring gold-plated crucible!"