Chapter 147: It's Time to Prepare for a Decisive Battle
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They shut themselves in their rooms for hours. Gradually, days passed, weeks passed, and one problem after another had to be overcome.
The biggest problem encountered was the Thief Falls, and Boris judged that the Thief Falls would definitely be turned on based on the information they provided. The water in the waterfall is made with a special potion that washes away all spells, all magic disguises. This defense, like all magic has a solution, can be disarmed.
But instead of lifting, Boris suggested that they get some special hats. Applying a potion to clothing will prevent the Thief Falls from washing away their disguise. Gringotts' defenses are one ring after another, and if the Thief Falls doesn't work, they will be temporarily safe, at least not immediately surrounded by wizard guards.
"I always felt that Boris looked at you very differently. Hermione said that the three of them were sitting outside the tent and eating a hearty dinner.
"You mean he's not very likable. Harry said he was working on Boris's handwritten graph of the deepest response time of the defense device.
The more time they spent together, the more Harry felt that he didn't like the goblin very much. Boris is surprisingly cruel, he treats the suffering of the lower species as a joke, and he seems to relish the need to harm other wizards by entering Lestrange's vault. But Boris tried not to show it, and only when he said it did he show an offensive smile.
There seems to be a deep gap between Phoenix and Boris. Phoenix never let Boris eat at the same table with him. Between the words, Phoenix also used a commanding tone. Boris was very unhappy, but somehow did not dare to complain.
"Maybe you don't like me to call it 'it'. Phoenix sipped the soup and turned to talk about their current problem. "The name of that potion is - it's more like alchemy, actually. I have a recipe, but the boiling time is a bit long. β
"Can't you buy some?"
"No way, this is a private recipe, and only one copy will be refined when Peverell is making items such as armor. It is resistant to most spells and has strong magic resistance. "There's a lot of stuff in the pantry at home, and we haven't used this potion for a long time, so I'll have Watson bring it in a moment." You'd better start tonight. β
Phoenix glanced at Hermione.
"Why not you?" said Hermione, angrily.
"You're better at potions than we all have. β
"Pour me less of these ecstasy soups. Hermione didn't appreciate it.
"Girls have an advantage in that," Phoenix said with a grin, "and it's hard for us to calm down." β
"Why?"
"Adolescent boys are easily attracted to the opposite sex. Phoenix held up the wine and gestured to Hermione.
Hermione lowered her head in embarrassment, not knowing how to return the favor.
"Get down to business. Phoenix clapped his hands to keep them focused, "I've said before that it's almost impossible for us to steal the Gold Cup without alerting the goblins. β
Recalling the hunt for the locket, the twists and turns repeatedly caused Voldemort to slip through their fingernails. I remember that they were full of determination and almost excitement, and the repeated failures hit their hearts, and Phoenix led them to pursue again and again to finally get the locket.
Harry couldn't shake off the fear of utter failure. He kept telling himself that he had planned well and was fully prepared for all the difficulties that might come his way, but he was still unsure, what if they let them fail again and didn't get the gold cup.
"I don't spare circles. I think we need to think about preparing for a showdown with Voldemort. "Phoenix is blunt.
"It's too early," Hermione said fiercely, "and we haven'tβwhat about the snake named Nagini?"
"Be improvised," said Phoenix, "and when Gringotts reports the missing item, Voldemort immediately realizes what we're doing. Nagini will inevitably be closely protected and guarded by him. Then it is only in the real face that we can approach and get rid of the snake. β
Harry and Hermione were silent.
Phoenix went on to say with satisfaction: "We have to make Voldemort feel that he has a chance to defeat you once and for all. A situation from which you can't escape," he stared at Harry, "you know him, and he knows you. β
"What do you mean?" Harry, for some reason, his heart raced.
"The body of the Basilisk at Hogwarts is still in the Chamber of Secrets, and we use it to destroy the Horcruxes. This is also the information I intend to deliberately leak to Voldemort, and he will definitely do his best to surround the school. Now that Hogwarts is like a bucket, you must know that the whole school has never been so heavily guarded. From what I've heard, they've blocked up all the old secret passages at both ends, the walls are lined with Death Eaters, and the school is patrolled by permanent personnel. Coupled with the ancient protection magic that the school already has, it is easy for us to get in and difficult to get out. Besides, will you run away alone?"
Phoenix said confidently, as if he had thought of everything.
"You won't allow your friends to die to protect you, not even those you don't know. He shook his head, "You're going to fight to the end." When you fight Voldemort, that's when we get rid of Nagini. β
They fell silent for a long time, and Phoenix was alone looking at the ocean and eating the after-dinner fruit. It wasn't until the cherry pit threw a small pot that Hermione spoke.
"But what about the students?" said Hermione, pale.
"They will be evacuated early, and adult students can choose to stay. Phoenix looked at the slowly setting sun in the mist in the distance, and said methodically, "When the time comes, all the organizations willing to rise up against Voldemort will assemble at Hogwarts, and we will fight to the death against the Death Eaters." β
Both of them were shocked, and for a while neither of them knew what to say. Speaking out against or in favor of it, with their experience and knowledge, it is difficult to provide insight. Phoenix didn't expect them to have a better proposal or a good reason to refute him. But such a big thing, they must know and be prepared by a mind.
"Could it be too much of a rush?" Harry felt uneasy, "we need to think about it. β
"It's the best I can think of. Phoenix looked at Harry curiously, "And that's not what you say." β
"What do you think, Hermione?" Harry sought Hermione's support.
Before Hermione could speak, Phoenix added, "It's just my idea, and we'll have plenty of time to think about it." β
He rubbed his belly contentedly, feeling a little sleepy after he had eaten and drunk.
"Watching the game or not, there's the Quidditch Africa Cup group stage tonight. β