Study Days at Hogwarts

Compared with the lively atmosphere at the Defense Association headquarters, the shelter seems deserted and there is no festive atmosphere at all.

No, it should be said that they did not plan to spend Christmas, or that they did not plan to spend Christmas in the shelter.

Many underage wizards were unable to attend the Yule Ball due to their age, and they resented Albert a lot. After learning that Albert had come to the asylum, they stared at him with resentful eyes, which made people feel speechless. .

It’s not that Albert can’t understand that anyone who is allowed to hide in a shelter all day will not be well physically and mentally, but...

"You seem to have forgotten your situation. Once you go to the Christmas ball, the traces on your body will completely expose the association headquarters to the sight of silk eaters, and..."

The expression on Albert's face became increasingly weird, and he asked, "Why don't you hold your own Christmas ball?"

Everyone was stunned when they heard this. They obviously didn't expect that Albert would say that, nor did they expect that it could be like this?

Why not have a party in a shelter?

yes!

Why not throw your own Yule Ball?

But...many people feel that something is not right.

As for what was wrong, they couldn't tell for a moment.

"That's true, but we have nothing here, how can we hold a Christmas ball?" Someone muttered in a low voice.

Everyone suddenly understood!

yes!

How can they hold a Christmas party if they have nothing here?

"Are you sure there really is nothing?"

Albert raised his hand to suppress the noise around him and scanned the people present.

"As long as you are willing to spend some time clearing out the hall, there is enough space to hold a banquet. Then, it shouldn't be difficult to get a player. As far as I know, Mr. Tonks has it somewhere. I guess he I guess you wouldn’t mind lending the radio to everyone.”

"No problem," Tonks said cheerfully.

"As long as you get some more food, you can definitely hold a simple Christmas ball." Albert felt that they didn't expect to prepare a Christmas ball by themselves. It was entirely because of their own problems. They had not changed from the comfortable life of Hogwarts. After adjusting, they still like to blame others for their problems.

"But there's no food here, and there's no butterbeer. What's here..."

"Don't you have any hands? You can make whatever you want to eat by yourself. Even if you don't know how to cook it, you can ask Mr. Tonks to buy some food from outside. It's not difficult. I remember that all the money I collected earlier was kept. Albert interrupted impatiently, "Don't blame others for everything. You have your own hands and feet. Just figure out what you want."

"Or do you think the Christmas ball held at the association headquarters is like the Christmas ball held at Hogwarts a few years ago?" Albert looked around at the crowd, looking at the "children" whose illusions were exposed, He shook his head and said, "Don't be stupid, they are just having fun for themselves."

No one expected that Albert would teach them a lesson in front of them. Although some of the words were unpleasant, there was nothing wrong with them. They had the skills and feet to hold a Christmas party in the shelter. It was not difficult at all.

This can be regarded as opening up new ideas for them.

"Good for you."

Mr. Tonks smiled and looked at the group of children who were whispering, and turned to Albert and said, "However, you are too strict, although those children do still lack exercise."

"No, they are no longer children after they were expelled from Hogwarts. It is still too comfortable here, which makes them completely forget about their bad situation." Albert shook his head in disappointment.

"They are wanted criminals, the kind who will definitely die if caught by the Ministry of Magic." Albert looked at the group of "children" who were about to quarrel, "They are no longer the people in Hogwarts who have clothes to stretch out and food to open their mouths." , a student who likes to lose his temper when encountering problems.”

Mr. Tonks was silent because Albert was telling the truth, even though it was a bit cruel.

"Believe it or not, they will have to come to me to solve the problem later." Albert looked at the crowd that had turned into a quarrel and said, "Hannah used to be in charge of managing this place, but she also went to the association headquarters to attend the dance. If people help to organize the team, they will become a mess and cannot even coordinate the organization. "

As soon as Albert finished speaking, Mr. Tonks saw a few people walking this way. They came to Albert to argue, and by the way, they wanted Albert to help find a solution, just like what Albert just said. , they need someone to help direct.

"Leave it to you, should it be okay?"

"and you……"

"I plan to go to the Order of the Phoenix headquarters. If they are willing, I will invite people from the Order of the Phoenix to come to the shelter to hold a Christmas party."

"Would they like to come?" Mr. Tonks opened his mouth slightly.

"Yes, this is a good opportunity for both parties." Albert said meaningfully. "By the way, call other people in the shelter to help. The more people there are, the more lively it will be."

"OK."

Mr. Tonks felt helpless and accepted this task.

Under everyone's resentful gaze, Albert left the shelter directly. When he arrived at the Order of the Phoenix headquarters, Mrs. Weasley was preparing Christmas dinner for everyone.

They were very surprised by Albert's arrival. After hearing about Albert's proposal, they were all stunned for a moment and looked a little hesitant. They were almost ready.

However, after Kingsley learned about Albert's proposal, he also felt that it was a good idea and would help unite others. After discussing with others, he agreed to Albert's suggestion.

After all, the expelled students at the shelter were also members of Dumbledore's Army and were considered preparatory seeds for the Order of the Phoenix. This Christmas banquet was a good communication opportunity for both parties.

"Will the Defense Association also participate?" Harry asked curiously.

"No, they have already started a banquet at the headquarters." Albert explained, "This is a temporary idea. As for the food issue, you can spend some money to buy it from Muggles, you know, Muggles There are many shops with pretty good taste, so I think this shouldn’t be a problem for you.”

He said looking towards Kingsley.

"The biggest problem is I don't have any pounds here."

"I have."

"That's no problem." Kingsley nodded.

"What about the food in the kitchen?" Mrs. Weasley asked angrily.

"Bring us there together!" Sirius said without hesitation, "It's always good to prepare more food."

"I'll go with you too," Hermione said suddenly, "I know where the food is good."

"I'll come too." Ron also wanted to go, but Kingsley refused because they didn't need so many people, and Ron didn't understand Muggles and could easily get into trouble.

The three of them went to the Muggle world to buy fast food.

Of course, since the purchase amount was relatively large, in order not to attract other people's attention, they purchased it separately at chain stores across the UK.

"What did you buy these for?"

Hermione asked in confusion when she saw Albert buying an extra batch.

"For the members of Dumbledore's Army who are staying at Hogwarts!" Albert put several portions of pizza into a non-marking stretch bag.

"Are you going to Hogwarts?"

Hermione was very surprised when she learned of Albert's next plan. She originally thought that Albert would stay for the banquet.

"After all, they are considered one of us. We can't all be celebrating Christmas, but they can only eat bread while hiding in the Room of Requirement."

There was a small party going on in the Room of Requirement when Albert passed by, and they got some pies from the Hogwarts kitchens.

"Albert!"

When Albert first appeared, he was surrounded by students.

"Merry Christmas, look what I brought you."

Albert smiled and handed them the traceless stretch bag, which contained the food he had just bought. "I bought it from a Muggle store on the way, so you don't mind!"

"Of course I don't mind, thank you, this is the best Christmas present."

Ernie asked people to share the pile of steaming delicacies brought by Albert. Everyone was equally surprised by the Muggle food, and it tasted very good.

"I heard they are holding a dance over there?" Ernie was quite envious. He also wanted to go, but no house elf came to pick them up.

"You can also hold a dance party here. If you want to dance, wouldn't it be nice to play some music."

As Albert spoke, something changed in the Room of Requirement.

Albert waved his magic wand, and a radio appeared out of thin air. After being tapped twice by Albert, it began to play familiar tunes.

Albert brought more food than expected, and even dessert. Everyone excitedly placed the food on the table and poured Albert the butterbeer sent by Aberforth.

"Give!"

Luna handed Albert the butterbeer.

"Hold on."

Albert tapped the people here and dumped all the Christmas gifts he and Fred had prepared under the Christmas tree, where a mountain of gifts quickly piled up.

"This is?"

For the students who stayed in the Room of Requirement and struggled with Snape, receiving a Christmas gift was a big surprise.

"Christmas gifts prepared for you." Albert introduced to everyone with a smile, "The red one is prepared by me. It contains foreign desserts. The other packages are prepared by Fred."

Albert took the butterbeer from Luna, clinked the glasses with them, and then everyone actually sang Christmas songs.

"Are you leaving?"

Everyone felt sorry that Albert was leaving. They actually hoped that Albert could stay and spend Christmas with everyone.

"Yes!" Albert glanced at the progress of the mission and said with a smile, "I have to go to the shelter to have a look again, lest he mess up the matter."