【HP】I don’t want to fall in love, I just want to mess around

There are no stars or moonlight in Hogwarts tonight.

The dark night was pressing down gloomily, and the biting cold wind like a knife blade blew by, making those who blew it inevitably feel a little uncomfortable.

Fortunately, with the blessing of magic, it's not too cold.

Esther sat down obediently, preparing to be a good listener.

"Harry received a Firebolt on Christmas Day. I suspected that it was sent by Sirius and that it might have some bad magic attached to it, so I told Professor McGonagall about it, and Professor McGonagall accepted it. Harry's Firebolt was taken away, and he somewhat blamed me for it. As for Ron..."

Hermione paused, her eyes sparkling with crystal tears, and then they disappeared after she closed her eyes slightly.

"He... also felt that what I did was wrong, and because Crookshanks has always been hostile to his pet Scabbers, he has complained about me since the beginning of school this year."

Esther gently patted Hermione on the shoulder and comforted: "No matter how good friends are, there will be some small disputes, but since you are good friends, this small dispute will not affect you. And If they ignore you, you can fight back, at least don’t lend them homework in the future.”

Hermione chuckled.

As strong as she is, this little fact doesn't need anyone's comfort at all. It's just that some things are more uncomfortable to keep in your heart, and it's much easier to say them out.

"You're right. If they want to copy my homework again, it won't be that easy." Hermione seemed to be in a slightly better mood: "Let's not talk about this for now. Let's get down to business. You know what? On the day Harry sneaked into Hogsmeade, we happened to meet the teachers from the school who were drinking together, and then we heard a shocking secret. Sirius Black was actually close friends with Harry's parents! He betrayed Harry’s parents caused Harry’s parents to be killed by Voldemort!”

Esther covered her mouth and actually showed a little surprise: "Is that so? No wonder I saw Harry looking gloomy at the beginning of school today."

Hermione also sighed: "Harry has been like this since he learned the truth that day. Ron and I were both afraid that he would be blinded by hatred, and silently went to Sirius Black alone to avenge his parents. He How can an adult wizard defeat the ferocious Black? Fortunately, there are still Quidditch things to distract him, but..."

Hermione stopped talking. She thought about the reason for the conflict with Harry again, because of the Firebolt that appeared inexplicably.

Seeing her like this, Esther could only say: "It doesn't matter. Professor McGonagall will return the Firebolt to Harry after he checks it. This will not delay his participation in the Quidditch match."

"I hope there won't be any accidents." Hermione looked worried.

"By the way, there is one more thing besides that I don't know if you know. Do you remember Buckbeak who hurt Malfoy in the first Care of Magical Creatures lesson?"

Esther nodded slightly: "I know about this, De...Draco Malfoy's father's complaint to the Ministry of Magic has been approved, and Buckbeak will be tried by the relevant departments."

"Yes, that's it." Hermione tugged at her robe anxiously and said, "Ron said, your father is the Director of the Department for the Management and Control of Magical Creatures at the Ministry of Magic. I would like to ask you to help find out. Let’s talk about this matter, Hagrid has been crying all day because of this matter recently, he is very afraid that Buckbeak will be executed after losing the case.”

Esther sighed: "I have to say that Hagrid is very worried. Anyway, as far as I know, the situation is not very good. This matter can be big or small, but the problem is that the Malfoy family has many connections in the Ministry of Magic. , if he works out of it, things will definitely become a big deal."

Hermione could think of what Esther said, which is why she was so sad: "I checked a lot of information during the holidays and found that in similar cases, no matter which party is at fault, the magical beasts are always punished in the end. It’s more serious, so we don’t know what to do. Hagrid is our friend, we can’t ignore his affairs.”

Esther could only say: "I can write a letter to my father to ask about the specific situation, but I may not be able to provide you with much help. Although my father is the director of the Department for the Control and Management of Magical Creatures, Malfoy The family also has a good relationship with the Minister of Magic."

"I know, it's good to be able to provide us with some information." Hermione was already very grateful for this.

It is true that they have a good relationship with Hagrid, but Esther and Hagrid do not have a deep relationship, so being able to provide some help is a surprise. Even if Esther has her own concerns and is unwilling to help them, she can understand.

The weather was indeed cold today, so they didn't stay outside for long and quickly got up and returned to the castle.

On the way, Hermione was still thinking about the problem: "I really can't figure out who gave Harry that Firebolt? Black? If it was him, what was his plan?"

Esther also thought about it seriously and said to her: "We have to wait until Professor McGonagall has finished checking the Firebolt. If there is something wrong with the Firebolt, it does mean that it is a trap for Harry, but if If there is no problem with the Firebolt, then the problem will be even bigger.”

"How to say?"

Hermione slowed down and turned to ask her.

Esther replied: "If there is nothing wrong with the Firebolt, and if it was sent by Black, it is really worth pondering. First of all, this explains the first question, that is, Black has always been by Harry's side, so he knew Things he destroyed with his broomstick.

Then he explained the second question, which is that Black is still sane, because Firebolts are relatively expensive, and there has been no news of Firebolts being lost in Quidditch stores recently, which means that the Firebolt was purchased from regular channels. of.

After Sirius Black escaped from Azkaban, he had been silently watching everything about Harry, even thinking calmly and calmly. A madman and a calm madman were obviously more terrifying. "

When Esther said this, Hermione's face turned pale.

She felt that Esther was right, she was worried about Harry's life.

"The more important point is." Esther continued: "He is obviously a loyal subordinate of the Dark Lord, and he did not hesitate to betray his friends for the sake of the Dark Lord. Such a cruel person has been hiding for so long after escaping from Azkaban. Being around Harry, but never doing anything, even giving him a Christmas gift! Isn't this magical? What does he want to do?"

"Yeah, what exactly does he want to do?"

Hermione was also full of questions.

While they were talking, they had already entered the castle. Esther finally said to Hermione: "I think you should sit still for now, and also persuade Harry not to act impulsively. As long as he remains calm, he can always wait until Sirius Black commits suicide first." When the truth is revealed."