Hogwarts Rising Again

Chapter 11
"This is Hogwarts' Reverse Falls. It was established 21 years ago to commemorate the great wizards who died defending the school and the wizarding world." Hagrid stood up with a solemn face.

The water of the waterfall still flows from top to bottom, but the boat that the first-year students take is traveling upstream along the waterfall.

"21 years ago, it was a dark year. There was a tragic battle at Hogwarts. Many great wizards sacrificed for justice. They paid their precious lives to achieve today's glory days. That is A battle to defend justice is a battle between light and darkness, a battle to defend whether wizards and muggles have a future."

Hagrid spoke excitedly, a look of grief appeared on his bearded face, and tears filled his eyes, but his voice still seemed so proud.

The originally noisy freshmen also quieted down, but at this time the speed of the boat slowed down. There were countless statues on the waterfall, and each statue stood on the cliff of the waterfall. Their expressions were either full of perseverance or easy-going, as recorded on the base of the statues with their names and lives.

"These statues are all great wizards who died in that battle. They should have their own future, but they are willing to use their lives to defend justice. Because of them, we can't forget them, Hogwarts can't forget They." Hagrid said in a choked voice.

Maureen did not experience that battle, but he read about the dark years 21 years ago from a book called "Hogwarts, the Unforgettable Battle". Can't see the future.Under Harry's leadership, an unprecedented battle broke out in Hogwarts, and many people who participated in the battle left their lives in Hogwarts.

Mo Lin looked at the statues standing on the waterfall. He saw a tired-looking man holding a black-eyed and playful woman. The statues of the two of them were put together, fingers intertwined, staring at each other with full eyes. Love and no regrets.

The base reads: Remus John Lupine and his wife Nymphadora Lupine. Lupine and his wife have dedicated their lives to the Order of the Phoenix to fight against the forces of darkness.Mr. Lupine is a werewolf that everyone respects and keeps away from, but this has not stopped his determination to defend justice.Mrs. Lupine is an excellent Transformmagus Auror with a mastery of magic. In 1998, the Lupines were buried in Hogwarts for justice.

Here's what the Lupines had to say:

——Mr. Lupine: I thought I would never get married in my life, but the power of love defeated wolf nature.

——Mrs. Lupine: How interesting it is to fall in love with a werewolf!

Not far from the Lupins, there is a statue of a vulture-looking man, with greasy hair, a hooked nose, and a serious smile, which looks very unpleasant.Even if it's just a statue, it exudes a cold aura that keeps people away thousands of miles away.

Below the statue of the man with the hooked nose is a line of words: Severus Snape, the headmaster of Hogwarts, a potion genius who claims to be the Half-Blood Prince, a great wizard who is willing to bear the infamy and wait for the dawn, no one understands him , only Harry Potter believed him. He was lurking beside Voldemort under Dumbledore's order, but he insisted on the justice in his heart.

——Snape: always
"Why is Snape's epitaph always?" Hugo asked in a low voice.

"It's Professor Snape! Hugo, can you respect him?" Lily said seriously, then she tilted her head and thought for a moment, then continued: "I asked Dad about Professor Snape, but Dad Didn't say much, remember? My brother's name is Albus Severus Potter, and he said those were the names of the two greatest headmasters in Hogwarts history."

No one knew what Principal Snape meant by "always", but since only "always" appeared here, perhaps for him, the word "always" summed up his whole life.

The boat continued on, and every freshman at Hogwarts saw a statue sacrificed for justice. After Maureen and his boat passed a statue of a thin boy named Colin Creevey holding a camera, a A young man with an unruly smile on his face appeared in front of them.

Lily and Hugo looked at each other, and involuntarily pursed their lips. Looking at this young man in a dragon leather jacket, his expression was more serious than before.

Maureen soon recognized who this man was, at least he had seen this man's brother.

Fred Weasley, Hugo's uncle, Lily's uncle, one of the legendary Weasley twins.

On the base of the statue is written: Fred Weasley, clever and funny wizard, Hogwarts eccentric twins everyone loves.We only distinguished him from his brother George Weasley after he passed away, but how we wish we never could.

——Fred: Hey, my name is George, please give me your advice.

"Uncle Fred's departure hit Uncle George very hard." The boat continued on, Hugo said in a low voice, "My father said that when Uncle George was cleaning the attic last time, he met a boggart and became Seeing how Uncle Fred died, Uncle George looked at Uncle Fred trembling all over, unable to raise his wand."

After a pause, Hugo said again: "Uncle Bill told me before that when Uncle George went to Romania to buy a batch of magic jokes, he encountered a dementor in the woods, but he failed to summon the Patronus to defend against it." Dementor, if Bill hadn’t arrived, he almost died. This is a very strange thing. Uncle George’s magic is very good. Uncle Harry said that they had learned the Patronus Charm together before. I don’t understand why George Uncle suddenly couldn't summon the patron saint."

Maureen was silent for a moment, then glanced back at Fred's statue, and said, "There is a reason Mr. George can't summon the Patronus."

"Do you know the reason?" Hugo asked curiously.

Maureen nodded. He heard his grandfather talk about the Patronus Charm, which is a profound magic: "To summon your own Patronus, you need to recall your happiest memories. I am afraid that the happiest memories in George's life are all related to him. brother Fred."

Two inseparable genius twins, always discussing brilliant pranks together, share the same ideals and goals.You are always happiest when you are with those who know you best.

Dementors remind people of the most desperate things. Fred's death is like the collapse of the world to George. The happy memories related to Fred are also full of despair. It is normal for George not to be able to summon the Patronus .

"You know a lot." Lily and Hugo nodded thoughtfully.

Looking at those statues, Mo Lin couldn't calm down. The solemn and solemn atmosphere permeated the entire waterfall, and every freshman dared not make any noise.The water of the waterfall washed the statues, and they were still going upstream. Hogwarts used this way to tell the new students that the peace in the wizarding world was achieved by these great wizards fighting against difficulties.

In that dark age, fighting for the future of the wizarding world was like sailing against the current, full of unimaginable hardships.

The boat finally docked at the pier, and the water splashed on the shore made circles of ripples.

"Reverse Falls is your first lesson at Hogwarts." Hagrid said in a hoarse and sad voice.

(End of this chapter)