Harry Potter: The Grand Arcanist

It’s mid-December, Christmas is coming, and everyone is eagerly looking forward to the holiday.

There was a roaring fire in the Ravenclaw common room, and the window panes were rattling in the biting wind.

The little wizards were all wrapped in thick clothes and they were discussing the winter vacation.

Paz sat by the fireplace and listened to Eddie next to him talking about recent events at school. Apparently, a month of confinement had not helped him get rid of his habit of gossiping.

"Paz, are you going to stay here for Christmas?"

"No, an old friend invited me to spend Christmas at his place."Paz said. As early as last month, Nico wrote to him and mentioned this matter.

For the sake of the old man giving him a lot of useful books, Paz did not refuse and promised to go over and accompany them. Christmas.

Not many people stay in Ravenclaw for Christmas. Everyone usually goes back. Flitwick just came over yesterday to collect the list.

After the winter vacation on Christmas Eve, Paz didn't take the train to leave. Hogsmeade apparated and left.

The Flamel couple welcomed him warmly. They were still the only two old people here. However, for them, Christmas was not a holiday that was too important.

"This is a Christmas present for you. Perenal thinks it should be given to you before Christmas, but I don't think you care about these things."Nico winked at Paz and said."Originally we were going to give Dumbledore a book, but unfortunately, he didn't seem to like it very much."

"He wants a pair of woolen socks."Perenaar directed the cheering elves to bring out sumptuous food,"So we are giving him this now, but as you know, sometimes a pair of wool socks can't solve the problem."

"It seemed like he was not doing well. Paz ate some roast turkey and asked,"Where's his wife?""

"Dumbledore never married."Perenal said."We asked him this question a long time ago, and he only said that he didn't find the right one."

"Well, it’s not difficult to understand."Paz nodded. As far as he knew, Ms. Beichen lived for hundreds of years, and she never married anyone even longer. There were many such people among the great arcanists, and he was one of them.

Of course, he was still pretty good at that time. The younger one is not in a hurry.

However, in a long century, his family has basically died away, leaving only some relatives who are not close by blood. Paz has never cared about it. It is said that he is naturally a cold person, or that sometimes, you have to pay a price to pursue certain things.

"I dare say he's late."Perenal complained,"Dumbledore promised to come and spend Christmas with us, but we two old men are pitiful.……"

Dumbledore came while they were having dinner. He seemed a little rushed, maybe because they were pressed for time. Of course, Paz wouldn't believe it.

"I went to pick up something and it took me a while, I hope I didn't disturb you. Dumbledore smiled and said,"Nice to see you here, Mr. Lannister. Oh Perenal, bring me some pumpkin pie. Thank you.""

"what. Paz asked. His eyes fell on the package in Dumbledore's hand. He frowned slightly and murmured:"It's very special. It's very ancient. I can feel the magic contained in it.""

"I've always been curious how you do it."Dumbledore noticed the blue light in Paz's eyes.

"Casting a spell on oneself, permanently fixing the magic on oneself."You can do it too," Paz explained."

"Oh, Merlin's beard, that sounds crazy. Dumbledore smiled and changed the subject,"Perenal, is this a Christmas gift for me?""

"Yes, your Christmas present, maybe it’s time for you to get some rest, just like us."Nico suggested.

"Shall we take it apart and take a look? That thing is very special!"

"Can you see through it?"Dumbledore suddenly asked

"I'm not sure, but I think it should be fine!"Paz put the invisibility cloak on the house elf, but he still saw the other person. Although it was only a physical form, it did not prevent him from seeing the other person.

"I know what this is!"Nico blinked and said:"The legendary Deathly Hallows"

"Deathly Hallows?"Paz repeated softly. However, several people could hear the disdain in the boy's tone, and they obviously disagreed with Nico's statement.

"Of course, it's normal for you to think so. In fact, I'm not interested in this stuff either. Nico blinked at Paz and said,"In my eyes, they are just powerful alchemy tools. I'm afraid Paz thinks so too!""

"It's obvious. Paz curled his lips and said.

Dumbledore shrugged his shoulders, put away his things, and turned the topic to other aspects, such as their recent alchemy achievements. Of course, it successfully attracted everyone's attention. The attraction passed.

After Dumbledore left, the three of them sat by the fireplace. Nico was like an old man who liked to chatter, telling some trivial matters about alchemy, while

Paz acted as a listener. , while flipping through the book, tasting the desserts prepared by Perenal for him.

"Haven't you found a successor?"Paz changed the topic and asked

"I've had a few, but none of them were very suitable. Originally you were considered one, but unfortunately we all thought that we did not have that qualification. Nico and Perenal looked at each other and said,"Of course, we don't pursue these things too much.""

"We are so happy that you can come and spend this Christmas with us two old men. Nico smiled and said to Paz:"Of course, if you remember to give us some Christmas gifts, I will definitely be very happy. Dumbledore always thinks that we two old men don't need any Christmas gifts.""

"Christmas gift? Paz thought for a while, took out a box of chocolate frogs and said,"I can't think of what you need as a Christmas gift.""

"Maybe, all you need is a Christmas gift."He took out a box and handed it to Nico and said,"I hope you like it."

"A quill, Fox's feather?"

"right!"

"I made it with my own hands"

"This is for Perenal!"

For these two old people who have lived hundreds of years, they don't need any Christmas gifts, all they need is the fun of receiving Christmas gifts.