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Hearing his voice, Ginny didn't even look back, just waved her wand, retracted the Patronus, looked at the high-spirited snake and said in a cold voice: "Mr. Riddle is in a good mood, he's here so late Hogwarts, it seems that the dementors stationed around have not dampened your interest in the slightest."

"I don't know if you have read "Hogwarts, A Piece of School History"? The land of Hogwarts belongs to Slytherin. As his descendant, I think he can still be allowed to have some privileges, such as— —The prohibition of apparition." Tom also retracted his Patronus, turned to Ginny, and looked at the surprise that flickered in her eyes with satisfaction, "So, I want the dementor stationed outside the door Strange, it doesn't have any effect on me."

"Then you came today to tell me this, and I hope I know that Hogwarts is not a safe place?" Ginny looked at him mockingly. Such a threat might not be in line with his usual character.What's more, if she told Dumbledore this secret, it would obviously be detrimental to him, and she didn't think he would do such an unwise act.

"No, of course not." Tom leaned leisurely on the tree trunk opposite her, "Hogwarts is the only place I have feelings for, and I won't try to destroy him unless it's absolutely necessary, and I won't take advantage of it. I do something about its privilege."

"Could it be that you came here today to discuss your feelings for Hogwarts with me, to miss the past?" The irony in Ginny's eyes became stronger, and she thought she had already guessed Tom's reason for coming, but, she But she didn't want her to pick this problem.

But Tom glanced at her lightly, and raised the corner of his mouth slightly: "No, I won't miss the past, I will look forward to the future. Or, to be more precise, I'm actually curious about your plans for the future, will you There is an opportunity to intersect with my future."

Sure enough, as she guessed, he would not be completely indifferent to the soul piece being absorbed by her.Ginny lowered her head slightly, put her left hand into the inner pocket of her school robe, and slowly pulled out the Slytherin locket that had been hidden next to her since the beginning of school, and then stretched her hand to Tom's. In front of him: "This should be the real purpose of your visit today, right? My absorption of the soul piece was an accident, so what I can return to you now is only a commemorative Slytherin relic. But the soul piece has been taken by me. Complete fusion, even if you kill me, you will not be able to get back the soul piece."

Seeing Ginny's calm expression, but his right hand tightly clenched the wand, raised slightly, as if in a defensive posture, Tom suddenly smiled inexplicably, and reached out to take the locket in Ginny's hand : "Ginny, do you think you can stay out of it by returning the locket? I never intended to kill you, I was just curious if Dumbledore, or even your family, knew that you absorbed my soul piece." What kind of expression will you have? Since that accident happened, you are doomed not to be a member of the Order of the Phoenix as firmly as before, and there are certain fateful things that you cannot change."

Seeing Ginny's defensive expression and guessing her thoughts, Tom shook his head: "Of course, I certainly won't tell Dumbledore the news, but there are many things that cannot be completely hidden, especially in the face of that Old fox, you are not a Gryffindor by nature, I look forward to and welcome you to come to my world willingly when you truly realize this."

After saying the last sentence, Tom threw the locket back into Ginny's hand, bowed slightly to her when she was a little lost, and then apparated away on the spot.Ginny was the only one left, subconsciously clenched the cold chain in her hand, suddenly unable to figure out his real intention.

She was silent for a while alone in the darkness, and when she came back to her senses, Ginny let out a low cry and quickly ran towards the main castle.Returning from the original secret passage, she quietly walked into the Gryffindor common room, and when she rushed to the dormitory, she just saw her own figure disappear in front of her eyes.She took a breath, and tucked the Time-Turner back into Hermione's robes.After all this was done and just lying back on her bed, Hermione opened the bathroom door just in time and came out wiping her dripping hair.Ginny quickly unbuttoned her robe and took her pajamas: "Hermione, I'm going to take a shower." Before Hermione could react, she went into the bathroom and locked the door, and then leaned Opening the door, he let out a breath slowly, turned on the faucet, and soothed his uneasy mood in the hot water.

After Tom came, Ginny was worried for several days, fearing that he would do something, but the days were unexpectedly peaceful, and there was no sign that he was doing anything against her secretly.This made her let go of her worries a little bit, guessing that he might be just as he said, waiting for her to show his flaws.So she can only be more careful, hoping to prevent everyone, especially Dumbledore, from noticing her abnormality.However, fortunately, her usual image was that of an inconspicuous little girl. If it was not necessary, Dumbledore would not specifically look for her, which greatly reduced the possibility of her being found abnormal.

When the dense snow fell, the long-awaited Christmas holiday for all the students finally came.In the past few months, the situation in the magic world has remained very stable, with no changes at all.It's just that some positions within the Ministry of Magic have undergone some changes, and some of them are even relatively key positions, and the families suspected of being Death Eaters who have been suppressed have also been frequently cooperating in business recently.It's just that the general public doesn't know about these high-level situations, and they don't care about them. Most of them enjoy the jubilant atmosphere before the festival.However, Dumbledore was keenly aware that it might be Tom's secret arrangement and temptation to him, so he also called the Order of the Phoenix to discuss it several times, and especially made the members of the Ministry of Magic strengthen the secret monitoring of the Ministry of Magic.

However, as far as Harry is concerned, he will not know the undercurrents surging under the calm surface. He is just happy that this winter vacation finally does not have to stay in school, but can't wait to pack his luggage very early, waiting for him His godfather came to pick him up and went to Black Mansion for Christmas together.And all the members of the Weasley family, Lupine and Hermione also followed, obviously Dumbledore had already used it as the headquarters of the Order of the Phoenix.

Hermione and Ron, who had just arrived here, showed great interest in the mansion, while George and Fred were more focused on the study of the weird things in the mansion, always trying to find out the boxes that would trap people and so on. Principles, and mass-produced into prank toys, attracted Mrs. Weasley's constant eyes.As for Ginny, she quietly hid in the study and flipped through those ancient books.

On the lively and warm Christmas Eve, everyone gathered together to enjoy the Christmas dinner, while Dobby listened to Harry's praise of his craftsmanship with a happy face.Except for Kreacher, who resolutely refused Hermione's invitation, cursed Sirius under his breath for bringing a bunch of scumbags and defiled Black's mansion, and cursed Dobby for embarrassing the house-elf, etc. own duty.It wasn't until Sirius kicked him out that he reluctantly left.However, Hermione glanced at Sirius with some disapproval, and finally forced something to eat for Kreacher.

On Christmas morning, all the children get up and go straight to the Christmas tree, eagerly opening their presents.Sirius urged Harry to unwrap his gift first, the slender package, while Ginny secretly smiled knowingly, guessing what it was.

Sure enough, as soon as the wrapping paper was torn, Harry and Ron's eyes straightened, and Ron stroked the beautiful, shining broomstick enviously: "Harry, this is the Firebolt, the latest model!" broomstick."

Harry looked at Sirius excitedly, and Sirius just stroked his head with a smile: "Harry, as long as you like it. I remember that James' gifts were the best to buy in the past, because as long as they were related to Quidditch, It can make him happy. I still remember saving my pocket money for a semester and giving him the latest sweep series on his birthday, so that he could use up all the money in the Quidditch Academy Cup that year. limelight."

Sirius' eyes were full of nostalgia, but gradually dimmed, and finally turned into a sigh. Lupine came over and patted him on the shoulder, while Harry hugged him tightly, "Godfather, thank you You really."

Sirius finally smiled, pulled Harry up, and stuffed the Firebolt into his hand: "Go, go and try Feifei to see if his speed is okay."

Harry gripped the Firebolt tightly, nodded excitedly, and was about to go out with Sirius, when he turned his head and saw Ron's longing eyes, he called Sirius hesitantly: "Sirris, can you call Ron together? "

"Of course." Sirius waved his hand, "Come together."

Ron's eyes lit up instantly, and he glanced at Harry gratefully, and Harry hooked his shoulder with a smile, and followed Sirius out of the door.So, one morning, Harry and Ron took turns riding the Firebolt for a test flight, while Sirius cheered them on, flying at high speed in the snowflakes all over the sky, without even feeling cold at all.

After dinner at night, Harry smiled and took out his original Nimbus 2000 from the room, and handed it to Ron, who held it in disbelief and wiped it over and over again.This expression made George and Fred play tricks again, and they deliberately made a look of envy: "Ah, broomstick, Nimbus 2000, Ron, lend us a look, we haven't seen it Been there." Let Ron stare at them angrily, but carefully put the broom in the most conspicuous place in his room.

When the holiday was coming to an end, Dobby took out all his crafts and cooked a sumptuous dinner, and when they were about to leave, he looked at Harry with tears in his eyes, and wiped his eyes with the hem of his clothes from time to time, feeling very reluctant look.Ron carefully packed the Nimbus 2000 and put it in his luggage to prevent it from being damaged. After obtaining Sirius' consent, Ginny packed a lot of books from the Black family and prepared to go back to Hogwarts. continue reading.Finally, Lupine took all the children who went to school, and said goodbye to the people who stayed in Black Mansion.

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The author has something to say:

So, the token of love was sent out, what a meaningful Slytherin locket...