Chapter 18: Three Brooms
The night's exchanges did not reach much consensus, and the end result was that the Ministry of Magic restrained the Dementors, and Hogwarts increased its patrols inside the school and reduced the activities of students outside the castle. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ļ½ļ½ļ½Uļ½Eć ļ½ļ½ļ½ļ½
It wasn't until the headmaster's decree that he was not allowed to leave the castle at night was signed that Holly and Erinka dragged their tired bodies back to the Ravenclaw Tower. The Harry Potter affair was simply set aside. Anyway, with Dumbledore here, I believe that there will be no problems with the Savior.
Ravenclaw's bout with Hufflepuff took place at the end of November, and in a less intense match, Cedric Digri's size no longer gave him an advantage, but instead gave him a significant disadvantage in speed and change of direction in his pursuit of the Golden Snitch. Less than 10 minutes into the game, while the players of both teams were still tentatively attacking and defending, Cho Chang relied on his excellent skills and observation skills to finish the game by scoring the Golden Snitch in front of Cedric. However, due to what happened during the previous match between Gryffindor and Hufflepuff, the match was a semi-closed match, and only the few students who were able to protect themselves from the Dementors were allowed to watch it except for the participating players. Holly, who did not play, did not even go to the stadium, and before the game began, the team decided to hide Holly for the time being, leaving it for the match against Gryffindor.
The overcast sky finally cleared two weeks before the end of the semester. The castle was already full of the smell of Christmas, and Flitwick had even begun to decorate his classroom with stars. Everyone was happily talking about their Hogsmeade trip the following weekend, not including Harry Potter, of course, but Holly and Erinka had to go to Hogsmeade not to buy snacks or desserts like the other students, but to meet with Cornelius Fudge, the undersecretary of the Ministry of Magic. The next year was a year of a lot of events, and even during Christmas, the Ministry of Magic was likely to be busy in the dark, so there was no chance to hold a separate meeting for Holly and Erinka, and it happened that the Dementors attacked the Hogwarts students not long ago. A few people can take this opportunity to meet outside and exchange opinions, and it is also convenient for the Ministry of Magic to implement the resolution as soon as possible, so that there will not be a situation where the decree that the Ministry of Magic has finally discussed is vetoed here by Holly and Erinka and then reworked.
Early on weekend mornings, in the face of falling snow and strong winds, the students wrapped themselves in scarves and gloves and left the campus for Hogsmeade. The two were not as active as the other students, and waited until the weather was a little warmer and the wind was a little lighter before leaving the school.
By the time the two arrived at Hogsmeade, the town was full of Hogwarts students. At various intersections in the town, there are notices from the Ministry of Magic.
Ministry of Magic announcement
Please note that in order to ensure the safety of the residents, the Dementors will patrol the streets of Hogsmeade every day after sunset. Patrols will continue until the arrest of fugitive Cyris Black. Hogsmeade residents and visitors are therefore advised to complete their shopping before sunset.
Merry Christmas to you!
It is followed by several names of the Ministry of Magic, of course, the names of Holly and Erinka are also on it, but I don't know how many people will seriously recognize the names on it. Anyway, it's an announcement from the Ministry of Magic, and for most people, the Ministry of Magic doesn't necessarily care about personnel changes, as long as the Ministry of Magic doesn't ban Hogsmeade, the last pure wizarding town in the world.
The Three Broomsticks Hotel owned by Lady Rosmerta is a well-known spot in Hogsmeade, so famous that almost every wizard who comes to Hogsmeade will come over to do it and drink something, whether it's a butterbeer or just a glass of soda. When Holly and Erinka arrive at the door of the three broomsticks, they "just happen" to see Cornelius Fudge get out of the carriage and enter the bar with the three professors, McGonagall and Flitsch.
Seeing that the sky was a little gloomy, the two of them followed closely and walked in.
Finding the Fudge trio sitting at a table deep in the bar, the two dragged a chair and sat down, just as the Fudge trio were still ordering.
McGonagall asked for a small glass of Geely water, while Flitwick ordered a glass of cherry syrup soda with ice.
"Two glasses of butterbeer. "Holly and Erin Cara ordered the most ordinary drinks.
After dragging two chairs over, behind the Christmas tree on the other side, the Savior Trio looked at each other, not knowing why their position was the way it was, and with big names like McGonagall and Flitwick sitting next to them, it was difficult for the three of them to create some chaos and take the opportunity to cover Harry's departure.
"Oh, thank you, dear Rosmerta. Fudge smiled and took the red wine that was handed over.
"Well, Minister, but why did you put the Dementors in the town and make business so depressed? Ms. Rosmerta asked.
Fudge leaned down and looked around to make sure no one was eavesdropping. Then he said in a low voice, "Not for anything else, baby." What else could there be but Cyris Black? I think you'd have heard about what happened at school on Halloween, right?"
"I did hear some rumors. But if this continues, I don't think anyone who does business in Hogsmeade will be happy. Ms. Rosmerta admitted.
"Who's out there?" said McGonagall dissatisfied.
"Do you think Cyris Black is around here?" Fudge?" asked Miss Rosmerta.
"That's for sure... However, everyone is not satisfied, at least the owner behind this place has not raised any opinions, I think there should be no problems. Fudge replied immediately.
"Why don't you have a problem with the owner behind this? You must know that the Dementors have come into my bar twice to search my bar, and each time they have scared all my guests away, and the business has been terrible, Fudge. Ms. Rosmerta had a slight displeasure in her voice.
"I think everyone behind the scenes knows about this, and as for the Dementors, I can only say I'm sorry. Fudge argued, stealing a glance at Holly and Erinka on the other side of the table, who were looking down and not knowing what to say.
("Holly, weasleys and Granger are behind, but it's a pity that Potter isn't qualified to come out.) Erinka said.
"Potter didn't come out, do you think Granger would have moved the Christmas tree to this side of the table if Potter hadn't come out?" Holly thought back to the incongruous sight he saw when he entered the door. ļ¼
"Even so, Dementors can bring more protection than harm... We all know how capable Cialis Black is..."
"You know, I still can't believe it," said Miss Rosmerta, in deep thought, "and of all those who have fallen into the darkness, Sirisblack is the one I know best... I mean, I remember vividly what happened when he was a student at Hogwarts. If you tell me he's going to be like that, I'll just think you've drunk too much. ā
"You've only known half of him, Rosmerta," Fudge said, "and you don't know the worst side of him..."
"The worst side?" said Ms. Rosmerta, her voice full of curiosity, "you mean, is there a worse side than the murder of those poor people?"
"I decided yes. Fudge said.
"I don't believe what could be worse?"
"You said you remember when he was at Hogwarts, Rosmerta," McGonagall whispered, glancing at Holly who was whispering, "Do you remember who his best friend was?"
"James Potter. Holly didn't give Rosemerta a chance to continue talking, and just interjected.
There was a loud bang at the next table, but it didn't affect the rhythm of the conversation between the five people here.
"Are you?" Rosmerta looked at Holly, who was annoyed that her speech had been interrupted.
"James Potter trusted Cyris Black more than all his friends, even after they left school. Cyris Black was also the best man for James and Lily when they got married. Holly tried to speak in a calm tone, so that no one could hear what kind of state of mind she was.
"Yes, Blake and Potter, they're the best buddies, both of them are very bright, and of course the other is very bright, and in fact, I haven't met anyone more likely to cause trouble than the two of them. McGonagall chimed in.
"Neither do I, not even the Weasley twins. Flitwick said.
"Even Blake was the godfather of Harry Potter, of course, Harry didn't know, and you can imagine how painful it would be if he knew. Fudge finally added.
"Actually, there's another thing I'm worried about. Holly seemed to have something in mind. "You said that if Cyris Black signed Harry Potter permission to come to Hogsmeade..."
McGonagall, Flitwick, and even Cornelius Fudge shuddered at Holly's words, and they seemed to have a most terrible result in mind.
"I'll go back to school first to see if Harry Potter is at school?" said McGonagall as she tried to stand up, but Flitwick held her down.
"Minerva, don't be impulsive just yet. What if Harry wasn't really in school?" Flitwick said. "What's more, even if Harry sneaks out, he will definitely be with his classmates. With so many students, I don't think Cialis Black would be so open-minded. ā
Taking a deep breath, McGonagall suppressed the urge to go back to school and have a look.
"Sorry, Rosmerta, we're going to talk a little bit about the school, can you help me get another glass of white wine?" Connelly said to Miss Rosmerta.
"Well, okay. ā
After a moment of silence, McGonagall couldn't stand the silence under the low pressure and said, "Connelly, you should know Dumbledore's opinion, it is absolutely impossible for Dementors to enter Hogwarts. ā
But according to the previous situation, Blake lived in the middle of Hogsmeade and Hogwarts, and it was this fringe area that gave Blake the opportunity and space to evade pursuit. Fudge retorted.
In fact, it is likely that Blake knows a lot of secret passages on campus. Holly added.
McGonagall raised her eyebrows and didn't say anything.