Magical Studies at Hogwarts

"...Due to some well-known reasons, we are going through a relatively difficult time..."

"...But don't worry, everyone. After friendly communication with the Ministry of Magic, those uninvited guests will not affect us."

"And, I think, having this group of guys will add a bit more wonderful atmosphere to our Halloween dinner..."

Dumbledore was delivering a speech on the stage, but to be honest, not many people paid attention to it. The food in front of them was so delicious.

The craftsmanship of the house elves is unparalleled. No matter how dark it looks on the outside, it tastes extremely delicious. Ike was not disappointed either. There was a dish that looked like a skeleton, which was actually a mixture of mutton, beef and chicken.

Got up.

Three flavors in one bite, three times the pleasure!

Dumbledore didn't speak for long. After a magic firework exploded on the ceiling and lit up all the jack-o'-lanterns, the Halloween dinner began, and the auditorium was immediately flooded with the laughter of the little wizards.

The Skeleton Dance Troupe performed a cheerful dance, accompanied by the sound of "crack, creak" bones rubbing together, but there was nothing scary about it. The enchanted musical instruments were playing on their own, which was unbelievable.

Professor Levy's job is to wave his wand every once in a while and change the tune even during a meal.

At the end of the dinner, Ike finally saw the show carefully prepared by the ghosts. They lined up neatly, emerged from the walls and tables, and each performed their own show.

Of course, the most interesting thing to watch is the Gryffindor ghost. He is the only one who is more interesting. For example, Barrow the Bloody is obviously in a sluggish state, with a dull face with the words "Keep Out to No Ones" written all over it. Gray from Ravenclaw

Although the madam could tell that she was smiling, she was not a lively ghost and followed the other ghosts throughout the journey as if perfunctory.

Overall, it was good and did not disappoint.

After the dinner, the little wizards all laughed and walked to their dormitories. Although they would have to devote themselves to intense study tomorrow, at least everyone was in a happy mood at the moment.

Climbing the stairs, the flow of people automatically split into two. Gryffindor and Ravenclaw are both on the eighth floor, but their respective lounges are in different directions.

Before Ike and the others had gone far, they suddenly heard a scream, followed by chaotic discussions from Gryffindor.

"What happened to those guys?" Stewart was still very curious, "You want to go and have a look?"

Ike knew what was happening over there, but he still followed.

When we came to the corridor leading to the Gryffindor lounge, it was already crowded with students. In addition to the little lions, there were also little snakes who ran up from the basement after getting the news.

Several people tried to squeeze in, but they couldn't.

"Someone call Professor Dumbledore!"

A voice came from inside, and soon people ran to the principal's office. After a while, Dumbledore hurried over, and the crowd automatically made a passage, and many people who were crowded outside took the opportunity to get in.

"Give way, give way!"

Professor McGonagall, Snape and Lupine, who were a little behind, were blocked outside and had no choice but to squeeze in while shouting.

"We have to find her." Dumbledore looked at the torn mural in front of him with a heavy expression. "Minerva, please go to Filch immediately and ask him to search every painting in the castle. You must find Fatty."

lady."

"Good luck to you!" Peeves laughed happily and jumped up and down above everyone's heads.

"...She refused to let him in, and he got angry..."

"...His temper is really scary, that Sirius!"

"Okay, Peeves." Dumbledore's luck suddenly became serious. He just waved his hand, and Peeves, who had been lawless in the past, smiled flatteringly and left quickly.

"Go to the auditorium, children, go to the auditorium first."

Everyone followed Dumbledore back to the auditorium, and soon those who didn't join in the fun arrived.

"We need to conduct a comprehensive search of the castle. For everyone's safety, I'm afraid you can only spend the night here."

Dumbledore waved his wand, and tables flew to the edge of the auditorium one by one, and hundreds of purple sleeping bags appeared neatly on the ground.

"Sleep well."

As soon as the front legs left, the energetic little lions told the newly arrived students what had just happened. A feeling called panic quietly spread among the crowd.

"Okay, go to sleep." Ike greeted Stewart and others and quickly got into their sleeping bags. "There are professors here, so we don't need to pay too much attention."

"Oh my god, it's so exciting!" Stewart said as he got into the sleeping bag, "He's so brave, he almost succeeded!"

"It was also during the dinner when everyone was in the auditorium that he had this opportunity," Michael said.

"Okay, gentlemen, go to bed." Before he could say anything, Roger interrupted, "Believe me, professors!"

The candles gradually extinguished, and only the ghosts gave off a little silver light. The prefects gathered together and were talking quietly. They needed to allocate their own duty time, and someone needed to be patrolling at all times.

I don’t know how long it took before the professors came back.

"Professor, do you have any clues about him?" It was Patsy's patrol time, so he asked in a low voice.

"No, is this normal?"

"Everything is fine."

"Very good, we can take them back tomorrow morning. I have found a temporary caretaker." Dumbledore said.

After a while, the auditorium opened again, and Snape walked in quickly and quietly. Dumbledore saw Snape's face, waved his hand and went to the corner with Snape.

The voice was very low, and only sporadic words came out, causing some little wizards who were sleeping lightly to frown and turn over.

The two seemed to have a quarrel. Snape suddenly shook off his robe, and after a while Dumbledore also left with a bad look on his face.

At the same time, outside the castle.

Professor McGonagall, Professor Flitwick and Professor Lupin were standing guard in front of the entrance hall, all holding wands in their hands, and dozens of dementors were flying in the sky.

"Get out of here! You can't go in!" Dumbledore walked out with a cold face and a gloomy tone.

The dementors refused to disperse, and one flew out and landed, making unknown sounds.

"I don't want to say it a second time! Don't push yourself too far!" Dumbledore pulled out his wand, and the tip of the wand emitted a white light that frightened the dementors.

The Dementors in the sky seemed to be unwilling to give up, but they still retreated under the threat of the Patronus Curse, but the one that fell did not leave.

Its cloak fluttered and it made unexplained sounds again.

"I understand, but you must stay where you belong. I don't want to see you in the school again!" Dumbledore was silent for a moment and put away his wand, his face still gloomy.

The Dementor didn't leave, and the voice sounded again, but this time Dumbledore didn't listen. He waved his hand and saw a flash of white light, and knocked the Dementor away.

"What happened, Albus?" asked Professor McGonagall.

"Nothing, Minerva." Dumbledore shook his head.

"I just want to enter the castle and search."