harry potter book of crimes

It is definitely normal to see snow and ice in Hogsmeade, but it would be a bit unexpected to find a piece of land covered with ice on a dry land.

What's more, the unusual cold that Hermione felt when she stepped on it just now was really difficult for her to ignore casually.

"Is this... what Maka left behind?"

This piece of land frozen by ice is filled with a strange cold air. It's astonishing that if you step on it, your whole body will be frozen. It does have some similarities with the strange magic that Maka knows. The kind that seems to be able to freeze everything.

Hermione was not the only one to have witnessed the powerful magic, it had left a deep imprint on the hearts of many teachers and students at Hogwarts, making it unforgettable for a lifetime.

So when Hermione discovered this icy ground that was completely different from the surroundings, she immediately suspected whether Maka had cast the spell here. Even though this guess was not certain at all, Hermione still felt very

possible.

"Hermione?"

Just as she lowered her head and wondered secretly, Luna's voice rang out from beside her. It turned out that after Luna accidentally noticed her lowering her gaze, she immediately came over curiously.

"Oh, Luna?" Hermione was stunned for a moment and said, "What's wrong, have you found the entrance?"

"No." Luna shook her head gently, "What about you? What are you looking at..."

Seeing that Luna subconsciously wanted to follow her gaze and look down, she somehow didn't want Luna to see it, so she unconsciously grabbed Luna's wrist and pulled her towards the screaming booth.

Go to the house.

"We can search again," Hermione said hastily, "Let's go! I'm here to help this time!"

"Thanks."

Luna didn't seem unhappy when Hermione suddenly grabbed her wrist and dragged her away. In fact, she felt very happy to be dragged by Hermione without any scruples like a good friend.

Fresh.

In the next time, until noon, the two of them just wandered around the screaming shack. Sometimes they looked around, sometimes they chatted for a few words... Although they didn't talk much, and they were very impressive.

Min may not be able to understand every one of Luna's whimsical words, but at least she is starting to get used to those jumpy words.

"Oh, I think we should find a place to have lunch..." Hermione looked at the sun above her head and found that the time seemed to be almost there, although she shouted in Luna's direction.

When the two of them left the vicinity of the Shrieking Shack, Hermione couldn't help but glance at the location of the ice, and secretly had a plan in mind.

"Perhaps I should come here and take a closer look some other time!" she thought.

…

The Three Broomsticks pub is located on another side road opposite the main street.

For adult wizards, whether it is the mature and charming proprietress Ms. Rosmerta, or the smooth and fragrant Three Broomsticks special mead, these are the reasons why they come here and sit there all day long.

For those little wizards who are not yet underage, the temptation of alcohol is naturally not something they can understand. As for the charming Ms. Rosmerta, I am afraid that it is difficult for most boys to control her.

——Even though she doesn't seem to age at all, and is indeed very charming.

Therefore, the reason why students like this bar is mainly to taste a cup of non-alcoholic butter beer. While the mouth is filled with the rich sweet aroma, it is also a kind of advance experience to chat with their friends.

A great way to feel adult.

Of course, don't forget that this is a bar! Oh, it would be great if there weren't so many drunk adults here - look at how drunk they are, they are really bad!

Today, Hermione had a rare luxury, and she and Luna asked for a small private room on the second floor of the Three Broomsticks. In fact, as long as it is not a period when a large number of customers in need of accommodation visit the bar, everyone would still prefer to stay in the bar.

There is a lot of excitement downstairs, so this kind of separate room is not expensive. But even Hermione, whose family is quite wealthy, needs to think carefully about renting a private room like this.

"Hermione, don't we sit downstairs?" Luna asked curiously as she followed Hermione up the stairs.

"Didn't I say..." Hermione walked in front and said softly, "I want to have a good chat with you, just the two of us alone."

"Oh, you seemed to have said that?" Luna tilted her head and thought for a moment, but said nothing more.

When Hermione walked ahead and pushed open a wooden door, a warmth rushed out of the room. The fireplace inside had been lit, and with the crackling of the wood, the heat was constantly being released, and the warmth

Look at everything in this room.

This is a small room that is very warmly decorated. The old sofa is covered with patterned colorful blankets, and a pot of bright tulips is placed on the wooden coffee table. You can see the wall opposite the door.

There are also several landscape oil paintings with a classical flavor hanging on it, adding a bit of elegance to the whole room.

It's no wonder that many wizards say that the decoration of the Three Broomsticks bar is always very stylish. At this time, Hermione experienced it personally.

If you stand next to the sofa and look inside, you can see an exquisite bed. If someone needs a single room for accommodation, this is definitely a good choice.

Hermione looked around, walked to the window and opened all the half-closed curtains. Immediately, the bright sunshine from outside quietly fell into the house through the window, illuminating the whole room.

Not long after, Ms. Rosmerta brought the butterbeer ordered by Hermione and Luna, along with two delicious lunches. After Ms. Rosmerta left with another smile, Hermione

Luna, who was sitting on the sofa and looking across from her, was slightly stunned.

"Hermione, thank you for inviting me to dinner, but...can't you still eat?"

Luna seemed very happy. She looked back and forth at the various dishes on the table, quite eager to try them. But Hermione hadn't picked up the knife and fork yet. Although she usually didn't care much about etiquette, she also knew that

It seems that at this time, we should not take action casually.

"Oh, no, of course." Hermione suddenly came back to her senses when she asked, "Eat! You have been walking around the Shrieking Shack for so long, I think you must be hungry...

"

"Very good."

Luna immediately nodded slightly, picked up the fruit pudding, took a spoonful of it and put it into her mouth, a happy smile soon appeared on her face.

Not to mention that Luna looked satisfied with her meal, but Hermione just grabbed the warm butterbeer and took a sip, then started to hesitate again while holding the cup in both hands.

Not only did she specially ask Luna to travel to Hogsmeade this time, but she also invited her to dine in the small private room of the Three Broomsticks. Naturally, she had some ideas. To be honest, whether it was something related to Maka

, or part of the situation only related to Luna... In short, she had long wanted to have a good talk with Luna.

However, some issues are bound to be very serious, and the two of them may even have a dispute on the spot. After getting along with this strange girl for a while, Hermione can somewhat feel the purity in her heart, but this

But it inevitably made her have more hesitations.

Should some questions really be asked?

"Luna," Hermione huddled in the sofa, letting the cushions and blankets surround herself. While giving herself more warmth, she also seemed to give herself more encouragement and support, "In your eyes... Maka is

What kind of person is that?"

Luna raised her head when she heard the sound, holding the spoon in her mouth, and looked at Hermione blinking her eyes gently.

"Maka?" she said in a daze, "He has wisdom that others don't have, and can see things that many people can't see. For example... harassing flies?"

"What?" Hermione was stunned for a moment.

"They are harassing flies," Luna leaned over and said mysteriously in her leisurely tone. "They will float into your head along the ears and mess up your brain... You can't see it with your eyes."

to them."

"Uh... okay?" Hermione pursed her lips, knowing that she had asked another question that she shouldn't have asked, "I understand, bugger - you can continue."

"Oh," Luna nodded seriously, "They usually appear when people are upset. Dad guessed that they may be a creature that can sense other people's moods..."

"Oh, no!" Hermione waved her hand immediately, "I'm not talking about harassing the flies - that's very interesting, but we can talk about it later. I want to hear how you feel about Maka."

"How do you feel about Maka?" Luna tilted her head in confusion, "Well...it seems like someone else has asked this question? Is it important?"

"Isn't it important?" Hermione couldn't help but ask, "If one day, Maka suddenly ignores you, how will you feel in your heart?"

"Ignore me?" Luna thought for a moment, then shook her head, "No, Maka won't."

"Why? He...he...he might..."

Hermione said "he" several times in a row, but found that she had several ideas in her mind, but she couldn't even say one.

In the end, she paused and said softly: "Then let's put it like this! If one day, he suddenly goes to a place far, far away, and he can never see you again...you will be

What does it feel like?"

Luna blinked again, with a trace of pure trust in her eyes.

"Then he will definitely come back. No matter how far away he is, he will find a way to come back." At this time, Luna's voice seemed a little distant and erratic, as if she was imagining the scene of Maka's journey, "No matter how far away it is, he will come back."

Whenever he comes back, I will be here, waiting for him..."