The last week of the first semester was spent in rumors and panic, and Phoenix didn't know if anyone had spread it on purpose, but the rumor of the Death Eaters' presence in Hogsmeade had become almost universally known. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info

In the afternoon, they came to the outside of Hagrid's hut for their final lesson on protecting magical creatures. Hogwarts Tess will be departing tomorrow, and if your family comes to pick you up, that's fine. Some parents have actually stayed at Hogsmeade's inn and will pick up their children as soon as the holidays are over.

After receiving Umbridge's receipt for probation, Hagrid was honest for a long time, and basically never released anything more dangerous than a swallowtail dog in class. Now that she's hung up, it's hard to say if he'll continue to bring creatures with human heads off to class.

"I should have called in sick," Draco grimaced, "Does the ghost know what this time was?"

"It's Christmas, he shouldn't be so upset and pull out a disgusting five-legged monster. Phoenix said hesitantly.

"Oh, that's hard to say. Knott doesn't seem to be hopeful.

They surrounded Hagrid, their wary gaze constantly shooting into the forest behind. Hagrid's wounds didn't seem to change much, and Phoenix even felt that the location of several wounds had changed. It's as if the original wound healed and a new wound was added.

"Well, nothing to be afraid of," most of the Slytherins subconsciously stepped back, which did not bode well, "I got you one today—oh, where did it go?"

"It's such a genius that you can't even look at a brute. Draco said sarcastically.

"Behind him. Phoenix rubbed his hands.

"What's that?" Draco looked at on tiptoe.

Hagrid suddenly kicked the stone on the ground, and the bright, round stone turned into a monster about a foot tall with a large bare head, covered in hair. Teeth and claws pounce on Neville.

Hagrid grabbed it and lifted it up.

"Okay, who knows what it is? Hermione?"

"Big-headed hairy monsters, usually very common in Russia. Hermione replied shrewdly.

"That's right, Gryffindor plus ten. Hagrid shook his hand happily, and the big-headed furry monster was stunned. "It's not a hassle to deal with, and you can get rid of them with a single kick. In the wild, though, be extra careful. If you let it follow you for a few hours, and you get bored and end up on your knees and crying, that's when they're going to eat you—"

Hagrid gestured as he spoke, the big-headed hairy monster seemed listless and not dangerous at all.

"At least better than the five-legged monster. Draco said.

"By the way, are you coming for Christmas? I heard that Uncle Lucius wants you to be at Hogwarts. Phoenix asked.

"Of course, I'll hide it from him, don't worry. Draco said with a wicked grin.

At the end of class, Hagrid left no homework and was the only teacher who didn't leave homework for the holidays. Many breathed a sigh of relief, as the papers and spell exercises of McGonagall and Snape and Flitwick had almost crushed them.

On the first day of the holiday, Phoenix woke up late and most of the students were about to leave in Hogwarts. He and his friends walked on the knight's bus, which was faster.

By the time he got dressed and left the empty common room, there was a small circle of people standing in the underground hallway.

"You woke up so early for the holidays. Phoenix said cheekily.

"It's already noon. "Philip is a little angry.

"Relax, man. Let's go. Rogge grinned, "And you should have thought of it, didn't you?"

Only Nott didn't show up in the PA, and an extra Draco was added. There were six of them, Phoenix and Hermione at the front, and Rogge and Draco discussing with Philip and Fried Helm about the headmaster.

"What?" Phoenix lowered his voice, "Ron's dad is dead?"

"No—still resuscitating, Harry saw it last night—" Hermione pondered how to tell him, "he dreamed that Mr. Weasley was sleeping and was attacked by a snake. ”

"At the Ministry of Magic?"

"You know?"

"No, but there's something the Ministry of Magic that the Order of the Phoenix has been protecting, and he's clearly on duty. Phoenix quickened his pace slightly, distancing himself from the man behind him, "So what angle did Potter see it?

"How do I know, they left in a hurry, Professor McGonagall handed me a letter, and they immediately went to headquarters, Professor Dumbledore requested. Hermione said.

Phoenix nodded understandingly, and now the plan is going in a good direction again. He didn't talk about the assault again, instead talking about the jewelry Hermione was going to wear at night.

Hogsmeade doesn't have much of a festive atmosphere, and the few pedestrians look nervous and hurried, with some Christmas decorations hanging in front of the Three Broomsticks bar in the distance.

"Let's take a taxi here, it's cold today. Friedhelm stomped his foot.

"As I said, snakes hibernate in the winter, and you don't make it feel like you're a friend if you freeze with it like this. Philip said helplessly.

"Why? Is he sure he wants to combine with the snake to become a magical Animagus?" asked Hermione in amazement, and Phoenix asked them to choose a magical creature of their liking, start cultivating a relationship, and use spells when the time is right, to further strengthen the relationship. But they weren't sure for sure.

"What is it?" asked Rogge.

"Let's talk about whether we can get in the car. He exclaimed.

Phoenix waved his right hand. A bright purple triple-decker bus fell from the sky and almost hit them. A skinny guy in a purple uniform, with a pimple-covered face, jumped down and said, "Welcome to the Knight Bus, I'm your conductor today—"

"Well, go to Edinburgh, Tweed Valley. Phoenix threw him a couple of Galleons, "I'm in a hurry, send us over first." ”

"Okay, but don't say I didn't warn you," the conductor's eyes lit up at once, and he didn't mean to look for money, "there's no wizard there." ”

"Thanks for the reminder. "When they got in the car, they found that they had to do it separately, with Phoenix and Hermione in the front, Draco and Rogge on the second floor, and Philip and Friedhelm in the back.

The chairs on the bus were set up haphazardly, and several passengers were arguing about what was going on. They sat in parallel seats by the window.

"Drive, Ern. The knight's bus slammed out, Hermione flew out, and Phoenix nimbly held on to her. He rested his feet on the bracket in front of him and did not fly.

"Oh my God!" Hermione screamed.

Several people behind them were trying to get up. The rider bus turned onto the highway, and the driver didn't even look at the road, or because the speed was too fast, the street lights jumped out of place to avoid the domineering car. When it drove past, it returned to its original position.

Hermione put her arms around Phoenix nervously.

"Can't they see us?" she said, her voice trembling.

"Muggles? They never look closely. The conductor said contemptuously.

"Listen to his brags, this car has done several magics. Otherwise, at this speed and the driver's level, the car will be scrapped in a second. Phoenix rubbed his head against the glass, "I've decided I'm not going to sit on this thing again." ”

They drove up a downtown main road, a viaduct in the middle of a mountain, and then a windswept street between the tall buildings, each time with a loud bang. A few minutes later, the Knight Bus stopped in front of a dilapidated mountaineering shop.

Draco's face turned pale, and Rogge was covered in ash. Friedhelm seemed to have vomited, and Philip was fine.

"Vale of West, that's probably the name, good luck to you. After all of them got out of the bus, there was another loud bang, the bus disappeared around the corner in front, and a small hotel jumped out of a few dozen meters.

"Please—" Friedhelm covered his mouth, "-- train back to school." It's okay to slow down. ”

"Yes," Phoenix said as he walked into the sports store, "and what's your new pet?"

As soon as the words ended, Friedhelm couldn't help but vomit, and Rogge patted him on the back.

"It's the Runi snake, and he thinks that if he succeeds, he will make himself extraordinarily smart. Alright, let's hurry. I can't stand anymore. Philip leaned against a dilapidated wooden shelf.

"Then you'll have to hold on, we'll have to walk a little longer. With that, Phoenix pointed to a dusty hiking bag, apparently a portkey.

With a flash of blue light, they disappeared.

They appeared on a hill, with Peverell standing directly in front of them in the distance. Looking at the winding path, Draco and Friedhelm collapsed to the ground. (To be continued.) )