Chapter 3026 () The materials are finally gathered
It is not known what the confinement of Hermione, Ron, Harry and Malfoy was like that night, but anyway, Anne only knew that she slept soundly that night and slept until the next morning.
She didn't even know when Hermione came back to sleep.
However, all she knew was that Hermione and the three of them had returned safely and no one was injured.
Then, she also heard that it seemed that the idiot Neville wanted to sneak out last night?
But what a pity!
The other party had just slipped into the common room, and before he had time to slip out from the entrance to the Fat Lady's portrait, he was discovered and caught by the well-prepared prefect Percy Weasley, who then scolded him unceremoniously.
I went back to sleep, but at least I didn't let him sneak out and cause trouble again and get caught and get deducted big points or something.
"Annie!"
"You will never imagine what we experienced and discovered in the Forbidden Forest last night!"
So, during breakfast, of course, Hermione, who still looked a little tired on her face, ate with a smile on her face, and walked next to Anne and talked a little excitedly.
"Um?"
(.)
Annie blinked, then took another bite of the puff pastry, then licked her lips before saying in surprise and knowingly:
"What did you find?"
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Although she had roughly guessed it, she was idle anyway, so she thought it would be good to hear the detailed process?
"It's a unicorn!"
"We found a dead unicorn!"
"It turns out that something terrible has been attacking unicorns in the Forbidden Forest!"
"One died last Wednesday, and another one was injured recently. Our job last night was to cooperate with Hagrid to find the injured unicorn as soon as possible and provide help!"
"Because the silvery white sparkling blood is everywhere in the forest. That's the blood of unicorns!"
At this point, Hermione stopped, and then subconsciously looked at Neville, who was sitting opposite them and raised his head. His face was full of surprise and longing, and then continued:
"If we hadn't known that Neville couldn't defeat the unicorn and didn't get the unicorn's blood, we would have almost thought it was Neville."
"But you know, that's impossible!"
"Hagrid said that unicorns have very strong magic power. They are very powerful. It is impossible for ordinary wizards and magical creatures to hurt them!"
"result……"
At this point, before Hermione could continue, Ron next to him couldn't help it anymore. He also came over and said excitedly:
"As a result, the unicorns in the Forbidden Forest were attacked and had an accident, and two of them died!"
"That's really terrible!"
"Harry was the first to find that end last night. We rushed over and saw it too: a white thing like a beautiful horse lying quietly on the ground. The key is that it was already dead!
"
"very beautiful!"
"Even though it was dead, its four slender legs were still stretched out straight, which was very unnatural... The kind of mane used to make wands was still spread out on the fallen leaves, as white as pearls, and still glowing!
"
"You must have never seen that scene..."
"Oh no!"
As soon as he said this, Ron took back his words.
"Annie should have seen..."
Because he remembered that Hermione had written in the letter she wrote to him and Harry during the vacation, saying that there were unicorns on the island where Anne's family lived?
"It's dead anyway!"
"At that time, because that bastard Malfoy attacked me in a prank, Hagrid and Hermione ran to rescue us, but Harry, who stayed behind, was the first to find it."
"Next, guess what?"
"Before Harry could get close, a hooded guy rushed to the side of the unicorn and went straight to drink its blood!"
"Meilin-"
"At that time, the guy wanted to attack Harry after drinking, but fortunately a centaur named 'Fatheren' appeared and drove away the weirdo in black robes, otherwise he would have been in trouble!"
As he said that, Ron, who was a little scared himself, looked at Neville who was listening intently and added again:
"Although Harry didn't see clearly what that person looked like, he was a tall adult and definitely not a student of our Hogwarts!"
"As for who it is..."
"We don't know, anyway, Professor Dumbledore who rushed there didn't say anything!"
After saying that, after seeing the slight surprise on Anne's face and the deep shock on Neville's face, Ron continued to eat his food with satisfaction.
Speaking of which, they worked very late last night before returning to the castle to sleep, and they didn't have a midnight snack at that time. After such a tour and walking so much, he was really hungry now.
"Not 'Fezeren'!"
"Ron!"
"The centaur's name is Firenze. You always have trouble remembering people's names. That's why you always make mistakes in your history of magic homework!"
"If you don't change it, you will know how miserable it will be when you take the exam."
However, as soon as Ron finished speaking, Hermione next to him corrected him unceremoniously, not forgetting to tease him at the same time.
"..."
But Ron just glanced at her and didn't dare to refute.
"Is that so?"
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After hearing the story, Anne nodded noncommittally, then she thought about it while stirring the milk cereal in the cup, and suddenly asked again:
"That means..."
(^▽^)
"Are you going on patrol tonight?"
(o▽)o
Anne knows, it seems that the confinement of these three people will last for several days?
"That's not necessary!"
"Professor McGonagall said that now that they know someone is attacking the unicorn, Principal Dumbledore and the other professors are ready to intervene. That is not something students like us can interfere with."
"So luckily our lockdown ended early."
At this time, without waiting for anyone to answer, Hermione, who was sipping yogurt with her head down, quickly raised her head and added with relief.
"No need."
"But I quite want to go again..."
"Anyway, patrolling with Hagrid is much more fun than writing a review!"
Harry added again and subconsciously looked at Neville opposite.
Because he knew that Neville was not put into solitary confinement last time, but was directly asked to write several pages of in-depth self-reflection. In his opinion, that kind of thing was much scarier than patrolling the Forbidden Forest!
Even if they did encounter danger last night, in his opinion, compared to writing several pages of self-reflection, he would still rather take risks in the Forbidden Forest instead of racking his brains to write that terrible thing in the public activity room.
review.
Furthermore, they did see a lot of magical animals last night, especially centaurs and unicorns. Although the unicorn was dead, they still saw it anyway.
"Almost forgot!"
While eating, Harry suddenly thought of something important and suddenly whispered mysteriously to Neville opposite:
"Neville..."
"The dead unicorn was transported back by Hagrid. At that time, I secretly asked him to help me get a tube of unicorn blood. Although he didn't understand, he still nodded and agreed."
"noon……"
"I'll go to his hut after dinner. I should be able to bring it back to you in the evening?"
As he spoke, he looked around subconsciously, as if he was afraid that what he just said would be overheard by others.
"!?"
Neville was shocked when he heard that there was such a surprise, and then stood up directly, not even bothering to eat breakfast, but just stared at Harry with wide eyes.
After a long time, when he realized that his movements were a bit abrupt and eye-catching, he sat down again and said in a trembling voice:
"Really, really?"
"Thank you!"
"Harry, thank you very much!"
Then, after receiving Harry's affirmative look, he thanked him repeatedly with excitement and sobs.
"You actually thought of this..."
Hearing that Harry actually took the opportunity to ask Hagrid to guard and steal, Ron couldn't help but stare at Harry in admiration and exclaimed.
"It's really yours!"
"I just wanted to take the opportunity to steal a tube for Neville, but I had no chance!"
Of course, as to whether he thought that way at the time or just said it now, only he himself knows that he is hungry.
"Me too……"
"When Hagrid was carrying the unicorn carcass, I wanted to follow behind and pick up some secretly, but I didn't bring any tools..."
"As you know, although the unicorn is a pure creature, its blood has a terrible curse and must not be touched directly."
Thinking about the situation where she was completely helpless at that time, and comparing it with Harry's effective strategy, Hermione couldn't help but cast an appreciative look at Harry.
"Nothing!"
"The unicorn is dead anyway..."
"Besides, we are friends with Neville, aren't we?"
Harry scratched his head with a smile. Harry felt a little embarrassed, but after thinking about it, he solemnly warned Neville, who was surprised and anxious:
"Don't worry! Neville, since Hagrid agrees, he will definitely give it to him."
"I'll go get it back for you tonight, but you have to promise not to let anyone else know?"
After all, that was what Hagrid secretly promised him, and the unicorn is the property of the school, even if it is dead, and even the hair is a precious wand material, let alone the blood.
Therefore, if this matter spreads, Hagrid will have to take risks.
"Of course!"
"I promise not to tell anyone!"
"I swear!"
Neville didn't even think about it. He nodded immediately and raised his hands to Harry in a low voice to swear and solemnly promise.
"Neville!"
"I'll help you prepare the potion then?"
Seeing that everyone was happy now, and considering that Harry also obtained important information from the centaur Firenze last night, Hermione volunteered to suggest.
She had seen the potion formula that Anne gave Neville many times before the holidays. Although the preparation was very difficult and complicated, she felt that it should be easy to prepare it with her ability.
"no!"
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However, before Neville could respond, Anne sighed and refuted Hermione's statement.
"Didn't I tell you that last time?"
(′ o′)
"This is Neville's own business, none of you can help!"
(ì_í)
With that said, regardless of Hermione's shock and embarrassment, Anne once again reiterated the matter with some seriousness, saying that Neville had to do it himself in preparing the medicine.
As for why, she still didn't say it. Anyway, she always had her reasons for her request.
"ah?"
"Oh well……"
Remembering that Anne had indeed said that, and looking at Neville opposite who looked slightly embarrassed and uneasy, Hermione could only slump her shoulders and give him an apologetic look.
From Hermione's point of view, Neville's potion would be easily prepared with her help, but since Anne refused, she had to compromise.
As for Ron and Harry...
She didn't take it to heart at all!
After all, the poor performance of those two people in Potions class is directly proportional to their hatred of Professor Snape, and Neville has worked hard on potions and herbal medicines recently, although he is still not as good as her.
, but no matter what, it is much better than those two stupid guys?
"But, Neville, if you need any help then, just ask?"
Then, after thinking about it, Hermione said this to Neville who was a little worried.
"So are we!"
"Really?"
"Harry?"
"right!"
"Although we can't help you prepare potions...but if you need our help, just ask?"
"besides!"
"If you still need anything, just tell us and we will get it for you!"
Similarly, Ron and Harry also patted their chests and promised that they would provide Neville with the help they could.
Although they still don't know why Neville insisted on preparing that potion, that doesn't stop them from helping.
Chapter completed!