harry potter book of crimes

In previous years, almost every Christmas Eve was spent at home with parents and family. They would often gather the whole family together, sit around the fireplace to dispel the cold of winter, and enjoy the happiness of being with their loved ones.

But this year, during the nearly all-night Christmas Eve yesterday, not only did most of the little wizards stay at Hogwarts Castle, but many of their parents also came over.

If I have to say it, many of the elders actually studied in this school. This can almost be regarded as a unique alumni reunion!

However, in that night of joyful carnival, there was no sign of Maka.

"Professor McGonagall, do you know where Maka went? I've searched everywhere, but I just can't find where he is..."

Hermione had specifically gone to the principal's office to ask this question, but this time she did not get an accurate enough answer. She only heard one sentence from McGonagall - "He will be back tomorrow."

When Hermione looked at the other person and said these words, her carefulness helped her catch a fleeting look. Unfortunately, that look alone still could not make her generate any useful associations.

After that, accompanied by the laughter and the rich smell of hot cocoa in the castle, she listened to the new song of the half-blood vampire Loken with her friends in the auditorium.

I have to say that the half-vampire singer who is not as famous as the Weird Sisters in the wizarding world is indeed very powerful, and his music contains charm that makes people immersed in it.

This may be due to the innate ability of the vampire bloodline, but I have to admit that his own musical attainments are also extraordinary.

At least Hermione felt that the night was not wasted.

Before I knew it...most of the night passed just like that.

…

The next day is Christmas Day.

It is slightly different from yesterday when the vast majority of students chose to stay in school to participate. Today, some students are preparing to go home. Even if the activities for three consecutive days and two nights have different highlights every day, there are always people who have other ideas.

Holiday planning.

However, since the number of students in this group is not large, and today there are also some students from Beauxbatons in France and Ilvermorny in the United States who have come in groups, the number of people in Hogwarts has actually increased a lot.

.

In addition, the most noteworthy thing, at least for Hermione, is that early this morning, Maka did come back!

"Where were you yesterday?"

By the Christmas tree in the front yard, Hermione, who had been walking nearby early, immediately spotted the figure coming from the school gate, and she immediately greeted him.

"Oh, good morning Hermione!" Maka waved to her from a distance, "I had some things to deal with last night... To be honest, I didn't get to hear Lorcan Deis sing.

I really feel a bit pity!"

But what's even more pity is that Hermione was not distracted by his complaint.

"So, where have you been?" She ignored the half-vampire's content and continued to ask stubbornly, "Did you do something troublesome and dangerous again? I went to ask Professor McGonagall yesterday, but

She told me almost everything... I thought you could at least talk to us."

Seeing that nothing could change the subject, Maka had no choice but to raise her hands in surrender.

"No, it's really nothing -" he said with a smile, "I believe you can guess it with your intelligence... Yes, it is something related to 'Despicable Haierbo' again. But therefore you have to understand...

Regarding some of his plans and preparations, it’s best not to say anything casually, isn’t it?”

Hermione had some experience of Halbo's elusive ability through the last incident where Harry was controlled. Therefore, she could indeed understand what Maka said.

only……

"Maka, I understand...Yes, I can understand what you are doing." She bit her lip, then shook her head and said, "It's just...I actually want to know that there is really nothing we can do to help you.

You know, we have been improving ourselves in the past two years, and we are also working hard to relieve you and reduce the burden on Hogwarts... Even Ron has become much stronger than before! No matter in

In terms of magical strength, it’s still in his psychology..."

"And like Harry, he has always been very dedicated to the Sword of Gryffindor, which you can also see; and for example, Neville, his level of hard work cannot even compare to me... Yes, and Luna...

She is smart and talented, and more importantly, she always lives a free life and always goes to the library..."

As Hermione spoke, she looked up at Maka's face again, as if hoping to see something she expected from the other person's expression.

But Maka still maintained that warm smile, closed her eyes slightly and shook her head.

"Sorry, I think I can't... Anyway, don't worry! Leave those things to me, you just need to study hard at Hogwarts, and then graduate safely-"

Halfway through his words, he suddenly stopped and turned his gaze from Hermione to the Christmas forest on one side. Because he discovered that a familiar wave of magic was slowly coming this way from the forest.

When Hermione saw this, she couldn't help but look over there.

"Luna?"

It was Hermione who called out the other person's name, and there was a hint of surprise in her tone.

In fact, during the past period when she was very close to Luna, she naturally learned about the other person's living habits.

Generally speaking, Luna should still be sleeping under the covers at this moment!

"Oh...Hermione, and Maka are here too?"

Luna passed by a tree and saw her gently brushing her hair beside her ears, and her words were filled with the unique haziness that she once had.

But now, she would only speak in this tone in the morning when she was still a little confused, or when she had some enlightenment.

"Good morning? Are you guys taking a walk too? Oh... you had a great time last night, didn't you?"

"You're right," Hermione responded casually, and then asked doubtfully, "But Luna...why did you get up so early today? You usually get up later than this, right?"

"Really?" Luna, who seemed unaware of this, tilted her head, "I just think I should go for a walk today..."

The way of thinking is obviously completely different, and it can even be said that he has hardly thought about anything, but he can inadvertently touch the choices that others have made after careful consideration.

This is Miss Luna Lovegood.

"Speaking of...Luna, aren't you going home today?" Maka asked curiously, "I remember your father didn't come over yesterday, right?"

"Yesterday, Dad had to rush for Christmas Eve to finish printing this year's Christmas special issue," Luna immediately replied happily, "but he will come over today - when the Owl Post Office goes to the house to transport the magazines and order lists, he will

It will come."

"That's good. A new area will be opened in Hagrid's 'Zoo' today! You can go there and have a nice stroll."

After saying that, he waved his hand towards Hermione again.

"Let's go! Before breakfast time, I'll take you to the History of Magic classroom. I heard Professor Binns say that his Christmas project will be officially opened today... We can be his first guests.

"

"Professor Binns?"

When Hermione heard this, she was stunned for a moment, and her expression looked a little complicated.

To be honest, no one could imagine what the Christmas activities he created would look like as far as the ghostly old professor who could only read humbly in class was concerned.

In fact, it can be said that everyone thinks that among the series of subjects at Hogwarts, it is unlikely that there will be any festival activities on the history of magic. If it had to be held, it would probably be a historical exhibition.

But if Professor Binns really wants to create something like an "Exhibition on the Historical Changes of Christmas in the Modern Magical World", then maybe he should create a "Minimum Popularity Award" for this Hogwarts Christmas event.

However, when Hermione saw that Maka seemed to be a little interested, she immediately didn't dare to make any random conclusions.

So, she and Luna followed Maka all the way back. While chatting, the three of them soon arrived at the door of the History of Magic classroom.

As for this door, it is always open on weekdays.

Because as a ghost, Old Bins has to pass directly through the wall to enter and exit the classroom, and he cannot touch most real objects. In addition, he never cares about these small things...oh, even the big things.

He basically didn't pay much attention to it, so the front door of the History of Magic classroom was always open.

But today, not only was the door closed, but even the windows were tightly covered by the curtains inside. Just standing outside this classroom, you couldn't see what was going on inside.

"I bet Professor Binns must be inside." Maka smiled, pointed at the door and whispered secretly.

After Luna heard this, she asked very cooperatively:

"Why?"

"Because he's a ghost! It's the same everywhere... so his most likely choice is to follow the schedule and go to the place where he's going to do the next thing."

Maka shrugged casually, and while explaining, she reached out and knocked on the classroom door. Not long after, a translucent white shadow slowly came out from the inside of the door.

Probably because Maka was too close to us, the somewhat dull old Binsi overlapped with Maka without paying attention.

"oh."

Maka quickly took a step back - it was really "cool" to suddenly get into the body of a ghost in this winter!

"Professor Binns, are you ready? We are here to be your first customers!"

"Huh?" Old Binsi turned his head and said with a dull expression, "Oh, it's you... my place won't be open until noon, you can come back when the time comes..."

But seeing that he was about to go back directly after saying this calmly, Maka hurriedly said:

"Hey, wait! Wait a minute! Give me some face!" (To be continued)