Wild child

Even with all that going on, the Christmas holidays were pretty light-hearted.Fanny gave herself a vacation and left all her books at school, since she had already finished her homework anyway.

Mrs. Field wanted to invite Mrs. Conwell's family to spend Christmas together, but Mrs. Conwell declined after consulting Fanny.So Christmas this year was no different than usual.

Fanny gave Smith a radio as a birthday present. As long as she made clear her request, she could listen to all radio channels of wizards and Muggles in all countries, and the sound quality was excellent.What Amelia gave Smith blushed and refused to say, which really made Fanny curious.

Mrs. Conwell, who was also on leave to spend the holidays with her children, had flatly rejected Mr. Armstrong's confession a fortnight ago.Although she appeared very happy, Fanny would see her in a daze from time to time, with a melancholy expression on her face.

In the early morning of Christmas, Fanny accidentally received a small package. When she opened it, she found a screaming homework planner and a gift from Hermione, also very Hermione style.

After thinking about it, Fanny spent two hours digging out Dumbledore's book list that she could still find, and spent another half an hour transcribing it, and asked the owl to send it to Hermione.The little guy was obviously very dissatisfied with having to wait for a long time and have to send two long-distance letters in the cold, until Fanny threw a silver Sickle into the small pouch on its lap before happily taking off.

Hermione has been referring to Fanny to borrow books. Fanny didn't mention Dumbledore's book list to her, but said that she found it by intuition.The reason why she copied it instead of copying it this time is also because if Hermione asked who wrote the book list, she would have to explain it all. Fanny didn't really want to share the part of Dumbledore's life with others.

In addition, there was a gift that was unexpected and not unexpected. According to the record above, it was posted at the Owl Post Office on the day of the last trip to Hogsmeade, and it was a package that was sent regularly.

It was easy to see who the writing on the outside belonged to. Inside was an inconspicuous little bag. Fanny put two fingers in it suspiciously, but found nothing—including the bottom of the bag.Then she thrust her whole arm in, up to her shoulders.

The traceless stretching spell really suits her taste.

Curiosity killed the cat, Fanny hesitated and put her head in, almost suffocating.It seems that this thing can't transport living things.

She couldn't write to Malfoy Mansion, but that didn't mean she didn't have anything ready.A short note she'd slipped into Draco's book while changing clothes the last time she was in the Room of Requirement, and he'd probably see that page before Christmas.It's a pity not to be able to see his expression when he read the note...Anyway, there is plenty of time to observe his reaction.

It was so relaxing and happy that Fanny didn't want to go back when the vacation was over.

The fact that her nightly "nobility training" time was the biggest motivator for her to get back to Hogwarts was a perfect example of how the hell it was.What's even worse is that during the holidays, she would feel bored with empty hands every now and then and want to read a book. It seems that being abused will also become a habit.

Back at school Fanny was so motivated and ready for the intensity of her studies that she thought maybe she should go to St. Mungo's first to get her head checked.

The twins, like Hermione, are one of the few people who firmly believe in Fanny. They attribute Fanny's abnormality to "wanting to be a good child for a change."After returning to school, Fanny asked them about Mr. Weasley's injury, and the two didn't seem to know much, probably because Mr. Weasley was attacked when he was working for Dumbledore, and he was fine now.Fanny noticed that they seemed to be under a curse when they were about to say a certain word.

They are not much freer than Fanny recently. With the help of Fanny, the quick-acting skipping class sugar is basically completed, and the problem of side effects has been perfectly solved.At this time, the two are busy doing sales promotion and display work, and are also busy developing new products such as disappearing hats.At the end of the chat, Fanny suggested that they delve into Defense Against the Dark Arts.

As for the fact that they are in the NEWTs year... In short, it has nothing to do with their busyness, so it can be ignored.

Busy with her feet on the floor, her mind only thinking about her test prep and Draco, and occasionally helping the twins with their grand scheme, Fanny sometimes thought it wasn't a bad thing to live with.But something has clearly been going on, and officially broke through the walls of Hogwarts on the third day after the Christmas break, passing into the eyes of the students.

Since Voldemort's return, Fanny has subscribed to the Daily Prophet just like Hermione.Opening that day's Daily Prophet, Fanny stayed where she was, and Hermione screamed.

A large-scale prison breakout occurred in Azkaban, and 10 detainees escaped from the prison.

Hermione and the two boys were taken aback, and Fanny could guess what they said even if she couldn't hear it.When she finished browsing the report and the introductions and crimes of the 10 fugitives, Hermione jumped up and ran away in a familiar gesture.

"I hate her like that," Ron muttered, and he and Harry also stood up, and walked slowly out of the auditorium, "Just tell us to kill her once? It only takes ten seconds..."

Fanny looked at Neville who was eating porridge a few seats away with a strange expression. She remembered that Neville said that he was brought up by his grandmother.

Bellatrix Lestrange, who tortured Frank and Alice Longbottom, leaving them permanently disabled.It wasn't his parents who said it best.

Unfortunately, judging from Neville's performance, that's the way things are going.

Since the prison break incident, Neville seemed to have been greatly stimulated, and he broke out unprecedented hard work.Although Neville had been close to Fanny before, for various reasons, the two could only be regarded as acquaintances rather than friends.Fanny guessed that it was Hermione's recommendation. Neville followed Fanny who often sat next to him in various classes, asking questions before and after class, all about the use of jinxes and how to break them. Fanny hastily wrote him a bibliography and a list of spells before he got rid of the entanglement.

After class, she saw Hermione asking for the list and making a copy.

It's really nice to feel that my suggestion is so valued by the best students in the grade.

Fanny hesitated for a long time that night and still did not take the newspaper to the Room of Requirement.What does it matter who is right and who is wrong?There was no doubt that Voldemort and his Death Eaters had committed many crimes, both of them knew it.It's not worth arguing about it.

January passed quickly, and the dormitory was still vacant every week during this period. From the sporadic discussions of people around, Fanny estimated that the number of members in the small group was constantly increasing.

For the prison break, Harry may be the one with the most complicated emotions.Naturally he wasn't happy with that side's growing power, and it annoyed him that the papers were blaming Sirius, but it helped his situation.

Aside from still being banned and locked up, things are much easier for Harry.News of the Death Eater's escape spread throughout the campus, and due to the vagueness of the official explanation, many students came to believe him, especially those with persecuted relatives.

The increasingly dangerous situation in the outside world also unexpectedly improved Fanny's interpersonal relationship.

Perhaps because there was no sign of being betrayed, the dormmates gradually forgave Fanny for stepping aside, and the atmosphere in the dorm improved.Fanny's understanding of various stories is not even comparable to Hermione's, and she is rarely impatient or superior when answering questions, and there are more cases where Fanny is brought along when chatting.

Of course, "interpersonal relationship" also includes other aspects.After rejecting the invitations of two boys in a row, Fanny belatedly remembered that Valentine's Day was coming.

This year's Valentine's Day happened to be on the weekend, and the school kindly arranged this day as a day to go to Hogsmeade. Everyone in the whole school was looking forward to this day.

Fanny, who is too strong in character and strength, has never been an ideal girlfriend for boys in the same class, but as the saying goes, beauty comes from distance. Stroke reviews have always been good.

Elegant and generous, quiet and intelligent, the most important thing is an appearance that will not be inferior to anyone standing by.Ever since she grew her hair and dressed herself like a girl, the eyes on Fanny have increased day by day.

There is also a saying that the more shots you shoot, the more you can always hit the target. When she first entered the school, Fanny’s unconventional behavior caused a lot of people who knew her. Parvati and the others are not too few.

Girls always have a little vanity. Fanny teased Draco about this, but the expression on the other side sank.

"Who invited you?"

"Anyway, you don't have one." Fanny said in an appropriate casual tone, she has already been able to master this speed very skillfully.

"During the Christmas period, my parents arranged four gatherings for me, all with pure-blood family daughters." Draco said slowly.

Fanny felt a stab in her heart, but when she spoke, she spoke in that nonchalant tone. "Including your dance partner from last year?"

"That's right. She...was the last one."

"It means that in your parents' eyes, she still has to be in the back?" Fanny raised her eyebrows, "I don't seem to see such an outstanding girl in the Slytherin team. Is it because I have bad taste or you may have to Marry a foreign girl?"

Fanny's curious tone infuriated Draco even more.Hearing that he was dragged to a semi-blind date party, he didn't mind, but he still asked this kind of question. Did she think he was still thinking about other girls?

Or maybe she wasn't serious about this relationship at all, just like that Donald, she left after playing, without thinking about the future at all.

With the pressure of the whole family to persuade his parents to abandon the concept of pure blood, he has to deal with those embarrassing occasions, and half of the people responsible for this situation are just playing around?

"Every daughter from a famous family knows how to be restrained and moderate, and school uniforms can't fully reflect their demeanor." Draco also changed into a polite and distant tone.

"That's right." Fanny nodded earnestly and studiously, "In the final analysis, I still have bad eyesight. So which one do you like?"

"Actually, your vision is not bad. Among them, Greengrass is the one who really stands out. My parents mainly consider comprehensively in terms of family background."

"Well, marriage can't just be based on face."

"However, Greengrass is also considered a big family. Although he and the Malfoy family are not very close, and there are some conflicts of interest, they are not irreconcilable."

"You really like her quite a lot, and it looks like there won't be too much resistance." Fanny said with a blank expression.

"Although my parents are making arrangements, they still attach great importance to my wishes." Draco also remained expressionless.

After staring at each other for a while, Fanny couldn't even maintain her expressionless face, and she stood up abruptly.Just as she left the chair, a dressing room appeared a few steps away, and Fanny walked in with her troublesome skirt and changed school gown.

"Do you suddenly want to act like a reserved noble girl now?" Draco's voice came from outside, with a slightly higher pitch.

She undressed too violently and was stung twice. Fanny angrily pulled them off and threw them directly from above the dressing room, then put on her school robes indiscriminately and kicked the door open.Unexpectedly, she slipped on the clothes she had just thrown out in two steps, and hit a large Persian-style vase with her back. Immediately, a series of slapping sounds came from the contact surface, and Fanny groaned and half knelt down.

Draco jumped up and rushed to Fanny's side, and without hesitation, he was about to pull off her clothes to look at her injuries, but Fanny's half of her body was completely numb, but she couldn't break free, and Draco slammed into the wall with a thud.

Fanny stared at her right hand for two seconds in amazement. Seeing that Draco got up immediately, she was obviously fine. She struggled to stand up, stuffed all her things into her schoolbag, and limped out. Door.

Draco couldn't tell which was more pleasure, anger or guilt, he stood in the corner for a few minutes, walked back to the table and sat down for a few minutes in a daze, and then knocked over a tea set with his fist.It hurts to be hit by several stinging spells at the same time, but even so, there are only a few more red marks on his hands.

It reminded him of the way Fanny's back looked after wearing the clothes here for the first time.

How long has this been going on?Fanny never showed him the wound after that, so he didn't know.During this period of time, Fanny had gotten used to restricting her words and deeds, and rarely got hurt again, so he no longer had the urge to explore how much she had suffered.

He took his graceful demeanor for granted, and it had been a part of him for as long as he could remember.He forgot that was not the case with her.

Draco had always felt that Fanny always had the upper hand in their relationship, that she was so strong that nothing could hurt her.Just now, he won the first victory in the confrontation between the two, but now he feels that this is more like a fiasco.

Fanny didn't go to Hogsmeade on Valentine's Day, but went to Gryffindor's Quidditch training.Even at her level, the performance of the new keeper and the two batsmen...was horrible.

The twins, who also came to the practice, felt the same way, and when Jack Slauber's hard swing sent the bat out of his hands and flew into the audience, they both scowled at the same time, as if the club had hit them on the nose.

The bat fell on the seat next to Fanny. Driven by some impulsiveness, she picked up the bat and ran into the field to hit the flying Bludger accurately and hard.

The field was silent, and another batsman, Andrew Kirk, was scared by the flying Bludger and fell with a scream.

When he woke up in the school hospital, he was told that Gryffindor had a new batsman.

Fanny didn't go to the Room of Requirement that night, the next day, the third day, and the fourth day, and now she was finally able to act like a wounded person with dignity.

The whole school knew that Gryffindor had newly appointed its first female batsman in 50 years.

"You have to treat the broom as a part of you, don't keep thinking you're flying on it—"

"Of course that doesn't mean you forget you're flying—"

"You've got to connect with it, understand?—"

"Use small changes in your body to indicate directions, not rely on hands to—"

"Can't you let Fanny rest for a while?" Hermione put the cut steak in front of Fanny and said to the twins who were making plans.

"Thanks, Hermione." Fanny began to eat with her left hand awkwardly.

When she was flying in the air, she couldn't help but use one hand to hold the broom handle. Three days after swinging the stick with one hand, her right arm was officially declared useless, and she could hardly move a finger.She had to stop training as a batsman before the game, and just flew around the field on a broomstick, and Hermione got her several muscle-relaxing drugs so that she couldn't even lift the bat on the day of the game.

The only good thing about Saturday's match for the Gryffindor crowd was that it was short.

In 22 minutes, Ron missed the ball 240 times, Fanny dropped the broom twice, and Slobber missed the Bludger and slammed Angelina's mouth with a stick.The miracle was that Gryffindor only lost by ten points: Ginny caught the Snitch under the nose of Sharpie, the Hufflepuff Seeker, and the final score was 230-[-].

The atmosphere in the Gryffindor common room resembled a particularly bleak funeral compared to the Slytherins who left happily singing "Weasley is our king".

Ron crouched in a corner, eyes on his knees, clutching a bottle of Butterbeer.

Fred and George approached.

"I can't bear to tease him anymore," Fred said, looking at Ron's slumped look. "I'll tell you, when he missed the No. 14 ball..." He was flailing his arms, as if Doing dog crawl. "Well, I'll save it for the party—all right, Fanny?"

"I think the Slytherins can write a song 'Sanchez is our king' next." Fanny lay down on the table.

She was the worst-looking one in the whole common room, her head was covered with bandages, the bones of her right arm had just been connected, and there were clearly bruises on her face that had been sprayed with medicine.Falling from more than ten feet is not a joke, not to mention that the broom was still flying at high speed at that time. If Fanny hadn't jumped many floors before and knew how to protect herself, she might have become the first person in the history of Hogwarts to win the competition. The player who fell to his death died.

"Don't be stupid, didn't you see the expressions of the audience when you climbed the broom for the third time? As long as you can finish the race, no one is qualified to make irresponsible remarks." Fred obviously wanted to pat Fanny's shoulder, seeing her miserable state, didn't know where to put her hand, so she had to slap on the table.

"Thank you for the compliment. 'Being able to finish the race' is already the highest compliment I can give." Fanny raised her eyes depressedly.

"I'm not that...I mean, you've tried your best, and anyone can see that." Comforting people is not Fred's forte, and after he thought about it, he added, "Of course I'm not saying you have no potential, you Hitting that ball in the head of that idiot Smith was great."

Hufflepuff had a Chaser named Cazareth Smith, and Fanny rejoiced at the fantastic namesake.

"Don't worry, if those Slytherins dare to say anything, we'll put the latest Weasley tricks in their..." George said savagely.

"It doesn't matter who it is, even the people in this common room." Fred continued.

But the people in this common room obviously don't need to worry. Gryffindors know how to respect the efforts of others. Although they are also very enthusiastic about the victory of Quidditch, they rarely blame the players for their losses.Fanny was scarred and still insisted that the end of the game was watched by everyone. Even though her performance was not so ideal, she still won the approval of the Gryffindors.

Thinking of the scene where teammates and spectators rushed to help her to the school hospital at the end of the game, Fanny felt warm in her heart.What a blessing to be assigned to a place that values ​​process over results.

If Draco knew, he would definitely say that this is the idea of ​​a loser, right?Turning her thoughts here, Fanny's smile paused.

"Are you sure you don't need to lie down in the school hospital for a while, Fanny?" Hermione next to her put down her pen and looked at her worriedly.

"It's okay, Madam Pomfrey has dealt with it, it's just that I can't do my homework for a day." Fanny waved her movable left hand, "It used to be quite often."

When Fanny was injured, she always used this sentence to prevaricate other people's concerns. Hermione rolled her eyes disapprovingly, "What are you going to do after that? Stay in the team? Just joined for a week and made yourself like this , will you survive to the final?"

This evaluation is really impolite, Fanny smiled wryly, "I should live... I guess. If Angelina wants to fire me, then there is nothing to say."

"As long as you are willing to stay in the team, it's fine. She hasn't let Ron leave the team yet," George said.

"By the way, we are going to ask you some questions..." Fred had nowhere to rest his hands, and pulled Fanny away by his sleeve in a very obscene gesture.

Hermione watched suspiciously.