Hogwarts in a parallel world

Chapter 52 Recasting the Soul

Gryffindor finally defeated Rachlenlaw after an hour of hard work. Harry returned to the Gryffindor common room surrounded by the team members, while Wood was fighting with the captain of the Jörmungandr Pythons. As they chatted, no one knew what they talked about, but judging from the way Wood poured one drink after another into his mouth with his trembling hands, he gained a lot.

"I have to say, you're pretty cool." Winters handed Harry a glass of cider.

"Thanks to Professor Lupin. Without his patient guidance, I would not have been able to master this advanced spell in such a short period of time - this wine tastes really good." Harry drank half the bottle in one gulp.

"This is prepared by Hogwarts for students who are staying at school for Christmas. I don't think I can drink it because I have to spend Christmas at home." Winters also opened a bottle, Gryffindor lounge It's like celebrating Christmas early.

"I won't be able to drink this wine this year. Silis has already settled at No. 15 Privet Drive, just across the street from my uncle and aunt's house." Harry suddenly laughed.

"I can already imagine your uncle and aunt's expressions." Aurora just squeezed out of the crowd.

"No matter what, Harry, you can have a normal Christmas this year," Winters toasted to Harry.

"You mean I wasn't normal before?" Harry asked half-jokingly.

"It's unusual for you to be so normal in that environment of your aunt and uncle," Winters said with a laugh.

"Who made me the Boy Who Lived?" Harry raised his glass and drank it down.

"We wish you continued good luck." Winters, Ron, Aurora, the twins, Neville, and others all raised their glasses to Harry.

Time flies as fast as the wind outside the window. After the last Friday in December, Christmas has arrived.Winters, Harry, got up at six o'clock in the morning to pack things that he might need after returning home. Although Harry had two dark circles under his eyes, he was extremely excited.

"Harry, your wand" Winters saw Harry throwing his wand on the pillow.

"Oh... thank you. Sirius must be impatient with waiting. She said she would pick me up at 8 o'clock." Harry ran out in a panic.

"It's not even 6:30 yet. Do you want to wait for your godmother in a temperature of minus 25 degrees?" Winters asked Harry, looking at the windows that were rattling due to the north wind.

"Hey... that's okay," Harry said before picking up the box and running out.

"If I were Harry, I swear, I would have gone home yesterday," Ron said drowsily.

"I wish you a Merry Christmas," Winters said to Ron and Neville who were sleeping in before he packed up his things and left.

"I wish you happiness too," Neville said vaguely.

There were a lot of people in the auditorium, and everyone was discussing how they were going to spend this Christmas. Since the prison escapees in Azkaban have not been caught yet, they must not go out far away. Hogwarts is also open to everyone who is planning to go home for Christmas. The students distributed a pamphlet warning them not to travel far.Aurora and Hermione were already sitting at the table eating breakfast.

"You two have really dark circles under your eyes, after having fun all night long?" Winters looked at Hermione and Aurora.

"Your guess is really accurate. Aurora and I spent the whole night studying how to play wizard chess, and finally we were able to beat Lavender Brown," Hermione said with a yawn.At this time, someone patted Winters from behind. It was Slyer.

"Have you decided how to spend this Christmas at home?" Slyer asked briskly.

"Read a book, sleep, and then go to a nearby dessert shop to meet my friends." Winters has already made plans for his vacation.

"Also, don't forget the magic aggregate." Aurora couldn't stop yawning.

"How could I forget this thing?" Winters patted his backpack as he spoke and suddenly realized that he didn't see Elena.Elena is not a person who sleeps in.

"Where is Elena? I didn't see her. And I didn't see her in the auditorium of the duel arena on Friday." Winters asked, looking at the Slytherin table.

"She went home after the herbal medicine class on Friday. I heard from Elsa that Elena felt groggy after the herbal medicine class, as if something was not going well - she had taken her medicine on time. Elena Every time I drink medicine, I drink it under Elsa's supervision. It's impossible to forget to drink it." Slaer was a little worried.The others were silent when they heard the news.

"Professor Dumbledore hasn't given me any news yet... There should be no problem." Winters found that there was no sign of Dumbledore on the faculty's seat, which was not a good sign.

Unconsciously, it was already 7:40, when the Hogwarts horn rang: "Hogwarts Express No. 8 and Express No. 10 have arrived at the station. Students who are preparing to go home, please go to the station. The train will arrive at the station. Drive on time at [-]:[-]”

Winters meets Elsa on the train.Elsa tells Winters that Elena was in a very bad situation.

"I can't remember exactly how I arrived and ran to the principal's office... I only remember that I reluctantly cast Soul Condensation. Anyway, I found Professor Dumbledore afterwards.

"Professor Dumbledore seemed to be stunned for a moment after hearing my description. Then he immediately called Mrs. Pomfrey through the phone. After they drank some potions for Elena, they immediately contacted the nearest hospital. The hospital sent her there.

"I have never seen Professor Dumbledore's expression like that... His face seemed to have been frosted." Elsa was still scared when she recalled it. If she had chosen to watch the duel arena, Elena would have been dead now. .

"Then did you see Professor Dumbledore again?" Winters didn't dare to ask.

"Mrs. Pomfrey asked me to go back to the dormitory immediately after the emergency personnel arrived. She said it was not safe now... Didn't you see Professor Dumbledore this morning?" Elsa also felt that things were going in a bad direction. develop.

"No, at least we didn't see Professor Dumbledore before we left the auditorium... But Winters didn't receive any news either... which means it might not be that bad." Aurora's words put Winters and the others in a good mood. Some.

"By the way, where is Karai? Where has he gone?" Slyer asked. Only then did Winters and the others realize that Karai was not on the train.

"His family's Christmas vacation was ruined. His whole family is in the Auror Execution Team. After the Azkaban prison break, his whole family was in a state of confusion, including his brother and his sister." Elsa smiled bitterly. A sound.

"This is going to be the weirdest Christmas Karai has ever had" Slyer yawned.

Winters had arrived home at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, and the Eisens and Lydia were waiting for them as usual.There are many more security personnel at the entrance and exit of the station.

"This will be our first Christmas holiday at home," said Mr. Eisen, who was a little unhappy.

"What's wrong with Dad? He seems a little unhappy." Aurora asked doubtfully.

"He really wants to go ice fishing, but now the situation is a bit tense, and all his plans have come to nothing - Jack, as for that? After those escaped prisoners are captured and brought to justice, I will live with you in the world of two people." Mrs. Eisen smiled explain.

"This is what you said, don't go back on it." Mr. Eisen suddenly became energetic.

Aurora, Lydia, and Winters looked at each other, and it took a lot of effort to hold back their laughter.

After they arrived home, Mrs. Eisen poured each of them a glass of milk chocolate to dispel the cold, and then announced that whoever came to the kitchen to help her cook Christmas dinner would follow that person's menu, and only one person.Just as Winters was about to take the plunge, Mr. Eisen stopped him.

"I know what you want to eat, don't worry there will be your favorite blueberry pie and tomato steak.

"Hurry up and practice summoning magic aggregates now. Professor Dumbledore called home early yesterday morning. He said that the magic ritual to treat Elena may be very early, and he wants you to be prepared." Mr. Eisen said seriously Winters said.

"Did Professor Dumbledore say anything else to you?" Winters was already getting nervous.

"Oh...he just said you just try your best." Mr. Eisen shook his head slightly.

Winters didn't ask any more questions. He returned to his room as if sleepwalking, his heart beating very violently.Dumbledore meant that the ceremony would start at any time, maybe even today, which meant that Elena's situation was very bad.

But the good thing is that when he tried to calm down, a pure white magic aggregate immediately appeared on the tip of his wand, indicating that his past efforts were not in vain.

"Winters, come down for dinner" After practicing it countless times, Christmas dinner was ready.Winters came downstairs to find his blueberry pie and tomato steak already on his plate.

After eating so much blueberry pie and tomato steak, Winters started dozing off before 9:30 p.m.

"Go and have a rest." Mrs. Eisen had a clear mind. She knew that Elena's situation could change at any time.

"Can I do it?" Winters returned to his room, lying on the bed, looking at the ceiling and thinking to himself.After a while he fell asleep.After an unknown amount of time, a noise woke him up. Someone was talking, and the voice sounded familiar.

"I'm sorry, I'm really sorry... I'm really sorry, Mr. and Mrs. Eisen, I really didn't mean to... I..." was the voice of Elena's father.

"I'm going to wake Winters up. Don't be in a hurry. Jack, give him a glass of water." Mrs. Eisen's voice was trembling.

"No, no need. I'll just stand here and wait." Mr. Kral's voice was trembling.

"Your daughter is going to get through this," Jack was reassuring Mr. Kral.

Winters woke up immediately. He picked up his wand and took a sip of water.As soon as he reached the door, Mrs. Eisen had already opened the door.

"I think you're ready." The Eisens were stunned for a moment, and she was also a little anxious.Winters walked down the stairs without saying a word. At first, he wondered if the person in front of him was pretending, but he quickly gave up this idea.Because Mr. Kral was terribly haggard, completely unbecoming of his age, as if he had aged 20 years in less than two years from the last time we met.

"Aren't you coming with us?" Winters looked at the Eisens, feeling guilty.He felt his insides twisting together at the thought of a human life being held in his hands.

"You'd better come with me... If you don't let Winters... I feel that this child is a little anxious... It's best to bring your two daughters with you," Mr. Kral said with a frown.

"Wait for us for two minutes," the Eisens said simply.A few minutes later, the Winters family, all dressed up, got into Mr. Kral's flying car. No one spoke along the way, and the atmosphere was very solemn.Winters looked at the scene in the distance from high above without saying a word.

About 4 hours later they arrived at Elena's house.A tall villa with a classic feel, very rustic.Next to the villa is a tall tree.Elena's mother, Lisa Krall, stood at the door with red eyes.

"No matter what, we won't blame you... She... She's lucky enough to survive until now... It's... it's me... I'm the one who harmed her," Krall The lady lost control of her emotions.

"Winters...Professor Dumbledore...Second floor...You go, I will take care of you." Mr. Krall was already confused.

Winters followed Mr. Kral without saying a word, and the colorful firelight from the fireworks in the distance seemed to come from another world.

Under the guidance of Mr. Kral, he came to the room where Elena was.Elena's body was exuding a cold air, and her face was frighteningly white, not a face that a living person could have at all.Dumbledore stood beside her without saying a word, while Fawkes looked at Elena quietly.

"Winters...are you ready?" Dumbledore looked at Winters. He was also hesitating, because if he failed, a peaceful death would be the best ending.

"I'm ready," Winters said simply after taking a deep breath. He performed Occlumency on his brain. He couldn't have any distracting thoughts at this time.

"Well, prepare your wand. When you see the pure white light, throw the magic aggregate towards Elena, understand?" Dumbledore raised his wand.

"Understood!" Winters has entered the state.Within seconds of concentrating on his wand, the pure white condensation of magic appeared at the tip of his wand.

Dumbledore kept waving his wand and mumbling something, and then ancient runes appeared one after another on the magic aggregate summoned by Winters.

After countless ancient runes covered the magic aggregate, Dumbledore took out a small silver box from his sleeve.Then he used his wand to take out a piece of extremely dark wood from the small box. This piece of wood was what Professor Mochi said a year ago: the elder tree that had been touched by the Lord of Souls.

Professor Dumbledore threw the extremely dark elderberry into Winters' magic aggregate, and then he nodded to Phoenix Fawkes.Fox let out a soft chirp and flew under the roof.It circled around the roof first, and then rushed towards the magic aggregate covered with ancient runes.

Then pure white light filled the room.When the pure white light shone, Winters threw the magic aggregate towards Elena without hesitation.Immediately afterwards, Winters heard a somewhat familiar sound: an extremely rare sound - the cry of a phoenix reborn from nirvana.

When the bright light dissipated, Winters found that Phoenix Fox had become wrinkled, and he himself was already soaked in sweat, as if he had just been swimming in a down jacket.

"Did we succeed?" Winters asked breathlessly.He finally understood why Elena was so excited at that time, because compared to becoming inhuman or ghost, going to death peacefully is indeed a good ending.No one knows what will happen to Elena after the soul-condensing cold is lifted.

"We'll find out when we lift the soul-condensing cold," Dumbledore said, taking out a glass bottle filled with purple liquid. He gave Elena the liquid to drink while reciting the curse.

When the cold light dissipated, Elena trembled weakly, and saw the long-lost blood color on her face.Then Dumbledore laughed, as happy as a child.

"Succeeded?" Mr. Kral's voice startled Winters. He had already forgotten that Mr. Kral had not left at all, but was standing behind them.

"I can say that no matter how perfect it is in theory, our practical results are better than what is theoretically perfect, or much better," Dumbledore said happily.Fox had risen from the ashes and was emitting the chirp that Winters had just heard, but much fainter.

Dumbledore walked over and put Fawkes into his deep pocket, and then said cheerfully: "I think Morlans is probably still praying to the statue of Merlin. I have to tell him quickly, after all, there is really no time." It’s early, it’s time for him to go to sleep.”

"Winters, I want to solemnly express my gratitude to you. Without you, I would not have been able to complete this unprecedented ceremony so perfectly. Yes, you heard it right, you read it right, we succeeded, very , very perfect. I guarantee with my personality that this is definitely not an illusion," Dumbledore said, waving his wizard hat at Winters.

"Winters... Winters? Is there something wrong with you?" Elena's voice made Winters' brain start working again.

"We succeeded? Are you...are you okay?" Winters looked at Elena as if she had just woken up from a dream. Although her face was still relatively pale, it was much better than before.

"Otherwise, I am the one who got sick, not you. Could it be that we are all dead?" Elena looked at Winters dumbfounded. Although she was still very weak, her mental state was completely different from before. people.

"Oops...I...I'm already confused...I just couldn't believe it went so well..." Winters scratched his head.At this time a large number of people came in from the door.They all looked at Elena with their mouths open.Then there were cries and laughter mixed together.

"I decided... to celebrate my sister's regained health. I decided, I won't sleep today, who is with me?" Les shouted, holding up a bottle of wine.As for his brothers. . . .To exaggerate a bit, it can be said that the tears and wine went into the stomach together.

Mr. Krall also raised a large glass filled with wine while Les drank it down in one gulp, and at the same time shouted loudly: "Here's to Winters Renault, here's to Albus Dumbledore. Here's to Albus Dumbledore." Everyone who has helped my daughter.”

Everyone else was doing the same thing as Mr. Kral.After eight years of suffering, the Kral family finally saw the light.

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(End of this chapter)