Chapter 11: Christmas
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"You know, Jack, I thought wizards were just Christmas, wizards would celebrate Christmas like Muggles, it sounds like an incredible thing, I really want to see how wizards celebrate Christmas. Hermione was very excited about going to Silver's house for Christmas.
"Of course it's Christmas for wizards, but wizards celebrate Christmas in a different way than Muggles. Silver paused for a moment and continued, "Muggles consider Christmas to be the birthday of Jesus, so they celebrate this holy night. But Christmas was not the birthday of Jesus, and wizards obviously didn't like a religious leader who had caused them a lot of trouble - December 25 was the official Roman Empire's celebration of the Syrian sun god Suriyah and Iranian sun god Mitra in 274 AD. In order to retaliate against the Holy See's encirclement and suppression of wizards, the wizards took various means, and even sent people into the Holy See, which actually made the Holy See officially recognize this holiday. At the time, many wizards considered this a great victory for Muggles - Christian Muggles had to celebrate pagan festivals, and in order to celebrate this victory, wizards also had the habit of celebrating Christmas. β
"But I don't think it makes sense," Hermione asked, puzzled. "yes, I don't think it makes much sense, and there is also a theory that in order to ease the conflict between wizards and Muggles, Christmas is considered one of the signs of peaceful coexistence with Muggle society. "But the meaning of the original is very different from what it is now, and now Christmas is just Christmas, a holiday that gives us reason to celebrate." β
"I think we're there, Hermione, it's time for us to get off. Silver jumped out of the carriage and helped Hermione down.
"Oh my God, Jack, don't tell me that this is your home. Hermione looked surprised.
I saw a castle floating in a huge lake, like a dream, under the mist and snow-capped mountains, like a fairyland. The castle is bright white in color, with elegant curves and intricately carved carvings, unlike the rough exterior of ordinary castles.
"Welcome to the Silver family's Chloon Castle, Hermione, don't be stunned, we need to hurry over, Sister Pettier is probably already impatient. Silver whistled. Hermione didn't understand Silver's purpose in whistling, "Jack, how are we going to get there? The castle is on the waterβoh my gosh, what is this!"
I saw a fifteen-foot-long monster flying from the castle, its wingspan was ** meters, its degree was very fast, and it came to Silver and them in an instant, and the strong wind pressure when the monster landed made Hermione have to protect her eyes with both hands.
What kind of monster is this! It has the body and claws of a lion, the head and wings of an eagle, and its yellow-brown fur, and its eagle-like head and forelimbs are all covered with golden eagle feathers, and it has scarlet chest hair and golden beak and claws, and its flaming eyes flash with dazzling colors, revealing the pride and confidence of its owner.
"I forgot to introduce you, this is our family's pet, the griffon Balzac, it is as big as me, don't worry about it hurting people, Balzac is a rare good-natured griffin. Silver walked over to the griffin and gently stroked the griffon's head. "Balzac, this is my friend Hermione, we need you to send us to the castle. The griffin glanced curiously at Hermione and let out a pleasant squeal.
"Let's go, Hermione. Silver lifted Hermione, still nervous, onto the griffin's back, and climbed up himself. "Balzac, let's go. β
The griffin flapped its broad wings, its thick and powerful limbs slammed into the sky, and flew into the sky with Silver and Hermione. The griffon flew very smoothly, and Hermione's fear of the griffin gradually faded, and she began to look at the surrounding scenery and the lake beneath her. "Griffons are one of the smoothest magical creatures to fly, far more suitable than Hippogriffs - but griffons are so difficult to tamestilate that most wizards will never ride in their lifetime. Silver introduced, "We're almost there, hold on, Hermione." β
The griffin landed easily on the high platform of the castle, and there were already people waiting here.
"Jack, you're so slow. Padma grumbled, her hands crossed over her chest, puffing out, "My sister and I have been waiting for you for a long time, you must have dragged Hermione in your feet." Parvati on the other side was whispering something to Hermione.
"Alright, Padma, let's show Hermione around the castle, I'm going to meet my parents first. Silver said helplessly.
"Be careful, if you don't give a good Christmas gift this year, you will do so at your own risk. Padma gestured at her little fist and chased after Hermione and Parvati.
"Hey, you little guy, you are a good girl, how old are you, you took the three girls to your own house? After the person who spoke finished speaking, there was a lewd laugh that all men understand, and it was not necessary to guess that it was Jack Silver's father, Selvie Silver, but Selvie suddenly stopped before he could finish laughing.
"Yo, it seems that our Mr. Selvie didn't take the girls home a lot. A playful female voice came from behind her, and the owner of the voice was a beautiful and mature woman, this was Jack Silver's mother Vinika, and although Vinica had a smile on her face, it was easy to make people shudder.
"My dear, I was just joking - in fact, I was about to criticize my son's behavior of stepping on three boats, which is a blasphemy against love! We in the Silver family will never allow such behavior!" Selvi went from being a lewd uncle to being the embodiment of justice.
"What are you talking about?Selvi, are you stopping our son from pursuing love?" Vinika raised her eyebrows and stared at Selvi viciously. Selvie immediately softened, "I'm not, isn't this instilling a normal view of love in my son." "Nonsense, it's right for my son to be willing to find a few girlfriends, but you can't, and you can't even think about it. After Vinika finished speaking, she said softly to Silver: "Son, Mom has seen it, Sister Petyr I already knew, that Miss Hermione Granger is also a very good witch, if you like it, you will marry in the future, Mom supports you, you don't have to listen to your father." "It's not fair, it's not fair, I ask for no discrimination." Selvi jumped up and down, not at all aware of being a parent.
"Son, you go and receive Sister Petyr and Miss Granger first, and I'll fix your father first and sober him up. Vinica said in a gentle tone. "Okay, Mom. Silver, as if pardoned, fled the room in a hurry, and then closed the door.
Then Silver heard the room crackling and the sound of men wailing.
"It's a real headache to have such living parents. Silver scolded himself.
"But maybe it's going to be a fun Christmas. Silver couldn't help but think as she watched from afar as Sister Pettier and Hermione teased the flower fairy on the Christmas tree.
"Lanord, Lanord. Silver shouted. A small, thin figure appeared in front of Silver. "Little master, do you have any orders?" Ranod, with his long ears, large, bulging eyes, long, flat nose, and an old tea towel wrapped around his body, looked no different from other house-elves. "Are you ready? Silver asked. "It's all ready, little master. It's just that Miss Granger who came today doesn't know what flavors she likes, and what kind of desserts and meals she wants to make still needs to be arranged by the little host......"
At this point, Hogwarts House-
In the gloomy underground classroom, two voices are talking. "Stupid fellow, I sense Dumbledore has noticed you, what you did that day was too unpleasant. β
"Master, you can't blame me for this, I've been interfering with me while I'm chanting a spell to Harry Potter's flying sweep. The voice was clearly trembling with extreme fear.
"Don't make excuses for your incompetence, your stupidity has caused a lot of trouble for my plan! It seems that the plan to get rid of Harry Potter has to be postponed, you have to do your best to crack those mechanisms, I need the Philosopher's Stone, I have had enough of this feeling of not being human or ghost!"
"Master, you are angry, I will definitely do my best to get these things done. β
"I hope so, you know, if you fail, then you will have to go and Merlin as your companion......"