Tell me, why did Sirius get hurt? Ron asked idly, and they stepped into the snow again.

In fact, it was obviously not a pleasant thing to travel on such a day when the weather was changing like a joke, and what was worse, the longer they stayed, the worse the weather became.

They tightened their cloaks again, refastened their scarves, and put on their gloves; then they followed Katie Bell and a friend out of the bar and back on the road. As they trudged back through the frozen snow, Harry's thoughts wandered to Ginny.

They hadn't run into her, Harry thought, no doubt because she and Dean were snuggling away in Puddiffe's Tea House, a place frequented by happy couples.

He frowned, hung his head in the swirling sleet and walked on.

I don't know, but Tonks said it was an attack. Obviously, the news of the Order of the Phoenix's operation has been leaked. Fan Lin frowned, holding Hermione by one hand.

In fact, if there was nothing unexpected about the news of the operation, it should be related to Professor Snape's mission.

They always have to pay some corresponding price in exchange for success.

However, Fan Lin does not rule out that Mundungus betrayed the Order of the Phoenix, but the chances are really low, Mundungus probably doesn't have the guts...

Fan Lin frowned, thinking about the possibility between the two. As for other possible factors, Fan Lin could never suspect Lu Ping and the others. After a while, Fan Lin suddenly heard the voices of Katie Bell and her friends. Their voices became more and more high-pitched and louder, and they reached Fan Lin's ears along the wind.

Fan Lin narrowed his eyes and looked at the two blurred figures. The two girls were arguing about something that seemed to have something to do with what Katie was holding.

This has nothing to do with you, Lynn! Fan Lin heard Katie say. They turned into an alley.

What's the matter with them? Harry asked, trying to see what was going on, but the sleet was getting heavier and clouding Harry's glasses. Just as he raised a gloved hand to wipe his glasses, Lynn snatched Katie's package; Katie yanked it back, and it fell to the floor.

At that moment, Katie rose into the air, not hanging upside down comically like Ron, but very gracefully and slowly, her arms outstretched as if about to fly. However, there seemed to be something wrong, something strange... Her hair was blown by the strong wind, but her eyes were closed, and there was no expression on her face.

For a moment, everyone froze there, staring at her. Katie then screamed in terror in mid-air, six feet above the ground. She opened her eyes, but it was clear that everything she saw and felt was painful. She kept screaming; Lynne started screaming too, and she grabbed Katie by the ankle, trying to drag her back to the ground.

Harry, Ron, Valin and Hermione also rushed to help, but as soon as they touched Katie's leg, she floated on top of them, and Harry and Ron tried to hug her, but she writhed so Powerful, impossible to control. They lowered her to the ground instead, where she lay screaming and screaming like she didn't know any of them.

What happened? Fan Lin yelled, holding Katie's shoulders firmly with both hands, Harry, find someone to help!

Stay here! Harry yelled to the others in the howling wind. I'm going to find someone to help!

He ran in the direction of the school; he had never seen anyone with Katie's symptoms and couldn't figure out what could have caused it; he turned the alley so fast that he felt like he had hit a giant bear on the hind legs.

Hagrid! gasped Harry, getting up from the hedgerow next to him.

Harry! said Hagrid, whose eyebrows and beard were covered with snow, and who was wearing his rough beaver fur coat. Just saw Glop, he's doing so well, you won't-

Hagrid, someone's hurt over there,

Or got hit by a spell, or something—”

What? said Hagrid, bending down to try to catch Harry's words through the wind. Someone's been spelled! Harry yelled. Spelled? Who was cursed—not Ron? Valin? Hermione?

No, it's not them, it's Katie Bell—this way... They ran back along the alley together. It wasn't long before they found the four of them surrounding Katie, who was still writhing and screaming on the ground; Ron, Hermione, and Lynn were trying to silence her.

Back off! Hagrid said loudly. Let me see her!

Something hit her! Lynn whimpered. I do not know what it is--

Be careful, Hagrid, Katie has been cursed. Fan Lin said, releasing magic through contact with objects. Apart from the curse, Fan Lin couldn't think of any other magic that could do it.

Hagrid stared at Katie for a second, then picked her up and ran towards the castle without a word. Seconds later, Katie's piercing screams were lost in the howling wind.

Hermione hurried over to Katie's friend, who was still wailing, and Hermione put an arm around her.

Your name is Lynn, isn't it? The girl nodded. Did what just happened suddenly, or—?

It was when the package was torn open, Lynn sobbed, pointing to the soaked brown package, which had been torn open, revealing a green glow. Ron bent down and held out his hand, but Fan Lin pulled his hand back.

Don't touch it. Fan Lin squatted down. A fine opal necklace peeked out of the wrapping paper.

I've seen this before, Fan Lin stared at the thing. It was put on display at Borgin-Bock a few years ago. The label said the necklace was cursed. Katie must have touched it.

He looked up at Lynne, who began to tremble involuntarily.

How did Katie get this?

Well, that's what we were arguing about. She came out of the Three Broomsticks bathroom with this and said it was a surprise for someone at Hogwarts and she was going to deliver it herself. She said She looked weird... no, oh, no, I bet she must be under the Imperius Curse, I didn't realize it just now!

Lynn sobbed again. Hermione patted her on the shoulder tenderly.

Didn't she tell you who gave her the package, Lynn?

No...she refused to tell me...I said she was too stupid and told her not to bring this to school, but she just wouldn't listen...and then I wanted to snatch it...and—then— Lin Eun cried out in despair.

We'd better get back to school, said Hermione, still holding Lynn in her arms, so we can find out how she is doing. Come on...

Wait a minute! Fan Lin pulled out his wand, and the surrounding ice and snow melted quickly, and then, the transparent water flow wrapped the necklace, We have to show this to Madam Pomfrey, this curse is very troublesome, we It has to be clear what Katie hits.

They followed Hermione and Lynn to the school and Harry's mind was racing. When they walked to the school playground, he finally couldn't help but speak his mind.

Malfoy must have known about this necklace. It had been in a locket at Borgin-Bock's four years ago, and I'd seen him scrutinizing it when I was in hiding. That's what he was doing the day we followed him. Bought something! He remembered it and came back and bought it.

I - I don't know, Harry, Ron stammered. A lot of people have been to Borgin-Bock...and didn't that girl say Katie was found in the bathroom?

She said she had it with her when she came back from the bathroom, and she didn't necessarily get it in the bathroom—

Professor McGonagall! Ron warned him. Harry looked up. Sure enough, Professor McGonagall walked quickly down the stone steps and came towards them in the swirling snowstorm.

Hagrid said that the four of you saw what happened to Katie Bell - please come to my office immediately! What are you holding, Fan Lin?

That necklace, Katie was cursed because she touched it. I think Madam Pomfrey might need it.

Professor McGonagall looked at Fan Lin nervously, and without hesitation, grabbed the ice cube into his hand.

Very well, let's go. Professor McGonagall said quickly, No, no, Filch, they will follow me! Seeing Filch holding his spy device high, he came from the hall Rushing over eagerly, Professor McGonagall said quickly. Send this necklace to Professor Snape right away, don't touch it, the ice won't melt, will it?

Oh, yes, generally speaking, so there is no problem, Professor.

Fan Lin and the others watched Filch go find Snape, and then they followed Professor McGonagall upstairs to her office. The snow-splattered windows creaked constantly, and the house was cold despite the fire. Professor McGonagall closed the door and walked to her desk, facing Harry, Ron, Fan Lin, Hermione, and Lynn who was still twitching.

So? she said sharply. what happened?

Lynn, trying to hold back her sobs, told Professor McGonagall how Katie came out of the Three Broomsticks bathroom with an unmarked package in her hand, how strange Katie looked, and How they argued about the wisdom of delivering unknown items, and then their argument turned into a fight over the package, which was torn open. Having said that, Lynn couldn't control herself anymore, she couldn't say a word.

Okay, said Professor McGonagall gently, please go to the school hospital, Lynn, and ask Madam Pomfrey to give you some medicine for shock.

After Lynn left the office, Professor McGonagall turned to look at Harry, Ron, Valin and Hermione again. What happened when Katie touched that necklace?

She went up into the air, Harry said before everyone else. And then started screaming and broke down. Professor, can I see Professor Dumbledore?

The Headmaster isn't here until Monday, Potter, said Professor McGonagall, looking surprised.

No? Harry repeated angrily.

Yes, Potter, no! said Professor McGonagall sharply. But I'm sure you can tell me if you have any thoughts on this dreadful thing!

Harry hesitated for a moment. He was less confident around Professor McGonagall; Dumbledore, while in many ways more frightening, seemed less likely to laugh at someone's idea, no matter how crazy it was. But it was a matter of life and death, and Harry couldn't care less about being laughed at.

I think that necklace was given to Katie by Draco Malfoy, Professor. Ron standing next to him rubbed his nose, looking embarrassed; Hermione standing on the other side moved her feet to the side Moved, as if to keep a certain distance from Harry.

In fact, Harry has found the truth, but he has no proof.

Fan Lin looked at Harry with some headaches. Harry has always been like this since he was a child, doing things by feeling...

That's a very serious allegation, Potter, Professor McGonagall paused in shock Any evidence?

No, said Harry, but...

He told Professor McGonagall that they had followed Malfoy to Borgin-Bock's, and the conversation they had overheard between him and Borgin. After he said this, Professor McGonagall looked a little confused.

Malfoy brought something to Borgin-Bock's for repairs?

No, Professor, he just wanted Borgin to tell him how to fix that thing, and he didn't bring it. But that's not the point, the problem was what else he bought at the same time, I think it was the necklace—

You saw Malfoy leaving that shop with a similar package in his hand?

No, Professor, he asked Borgin to keep that thing for him— But, Harry, interrupted Hermione, when Borgin asked if he was taking it, Malfoy said' No'--

Because he didn't want to touch that thing, obviously! said Harry exasperatedly.

What he was actually saying was, 'What do I look like with this on the street?', Hermione said.

Well, he looks a little silly with a necklace, Ron interjected.

Oh, Ron, said Hermione disappointed, it could be wrapped up so he didn't have to touch it, and it could easily be hidden under a cloak so no one could see it! I think he The one at Borgin-Bock was either very noisy or very large; he knew it would attract attention if he carried it in the street - but whatever, she snatched it up before Harry could interrupt. said aloud, I asked Borgin about the necklace, don't you remember? I saw it there when I went in and tried to find the thing that Malfoy had put him in. And Borgin only quoted a price, He didn't say it was sold or anything—

However, it's too obvious of you, he can see what you want in about five seconds, and of course he won't tell you - anyway, Malfoy can let him send it over -

Hermione looked annoyed and was about to retort when Professor McGonagall said, Enough! Potter, I appreciate you telling me this, but we can't just because Malfoy visited the shop that sold the necklace Just blamed him. A lot of people went there like him—”

—that's what I meant— Ron muttered.

—and anyway, we've put strict security measures in place this year, and I don't believe this necklace could have slipped into the school—

--but--

—and besides, said Professor McGonagall, with the authority to end the conversation, Mr. Malfoy didn't go to Hogsmeade today. Harry stared at her dumbfounded, deflated.

How do you know, Professor?

Because he's in detention with me. He's missed his Transfiguration homework twice in a row. So, thank you for letting me know your suspicions, Potter, she strode past them, but I'll have to go to the school hospital. Saw Katie Bell. Good day everyone.

She opened the office door. They had no choice but to walk out without a word.

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