Chapter 267: Halloween (Ask for Subscriptions, Ask for Collections, Ask for Tickets)
Ryan was arching his hand to thank his classmates who were cheering for him when a low, smiling voice came from beside him. "Ahh Mr. Liang, this alchemy product you made is quite good. β
Ryan turned his head and saw Professor Dumbledore coming through the crowd, and everyone made way for Dumbledore.
"Can you show me this interesting thing?" Dumbledore asked, pointing to the crystal ball on the ground.
"Of course, it's my pleasure. Ryan finished speaking, bowed down and picked up the crystal ball on the ground, then held it in both hands and handed it to Dumbledore.
"Oh, this crystal ball is really cleverly made. After carefully observing the crystal ball for a while, Dumbledore said, "You used this crystal ball to let those magic words invade the age line I draw, and then listed yourself as an exemption target. Seriously, I can't even do anything like this at your age. It seems that your Merlin Order of Merlin 2nd Class is not just a fluke, Mr. Liang. β
"Thank you for the compliment. Ryan bowed his head slightly, showing respect for the principal.
"I draw this age line to try not to let people who are not good enough participate in the competition and cause danger. But someone like Ryan who crossed the age line on his own will admit that he has what it takes to handle the game and have a chance to be part of this Warriors race. β
After announcing the news to everyone, Dumbledore turned to Ryan and said, "But your crystal ball needs to be kept with me until tomorrow when the selection of Champions for the Goblet of Fire is over, because I can't allow those who are not strong enough to participate in this tournament for security reasons." β
After watching Dumbledore leave with Ryan's crystal ball, a group of classmates immediately gathered around and asked Ryan about Ryan's actions just now. They expressed their heartfelt envy for Ryan's mastery of alchemy at his age, and were a little frustrated when they learned that it would be impossible for him to make a second crystal ball anytime soon. It took Ryan a long time to squeeze out of the crowd, but he was stopped by Hermione as soon as he reached the door, because Hermione wanted to know how the crystal ball was made.
Soon the news spread throughout the school, and as he came out of the empty classroom for lunch after he and Hermione had finished their discussion, Ryan noticed a lot of people pointing at him in the distance. Strangely enough, even though almost everyone knew about it, the principals of the other two schools did not protest on the pretext of not being old enough, as Harry had done when he was elected.
It wasn't until Ryan took the time to reminisce about the plot when he sat down at the table to eat that he realized that the reason the two headmasters were protesting Harry was because there was an extra player at Hogwarts at that time, and age was just an excuse. And now, in a situation where everyone should be a player, they wish Hogwarts would send young warriors.
Since it was a holiday, Ryan decided to visit Wolf in the afternoon. After all, as a friend, you can't let him spend the holiday alone.
So after making contact with the Emerald Dream Realm, Ryan and Hermione set off for the Forbidden Forest together at about one o'clock in the afternoon. Theoretically, the area would not normally be visited by students due to the fact that the Forbidden Forest is not allowed to enter, but today it sounds a bit noisy.
As Ryan and the others took a few more steps, they finally discovered the source of the frolicking noises: a large powdery blue carriage had stopped two hundred yards from the main entrance to Hagrid's hut, and Beauxbatons students were moving around it. The huge elephant-sized pegasus horses pulling the carriage were drinking wine from the trough in a makeshift enclosure next to the carriage.
Ryan smiled knowingly at the sight of this, this distanceβif Hagrid had done nothing inside, Ryan would never believe it. But this is also normal, as an old bachelor who is nearly sixty years old to pursue his own happiness, especially for half-giants, sixty years old is only their middle age.
After rounding the carriage far away, Ryan finally arrived at his familiar location in the Forbidden Forest.
"The Hogwarts cheese pumpkin balls and cupcakes are still a little sweeter. Eating the Halloween gift they gave Lane, Wolf spat a little, and then said, "By the way, Betty's due date is the end of this month." When the child is planted after the full moon, you should definitely come. β
"Plant a memorial tree?" Ryan didn't quite understand the centaur customs.
"It's like your human baptism, the horses believe in nature, so they will plant a tree in the forest behind the altar to announce the birth of a new member to nature. If it weren't for your young age and unmarried, Betty might have made you the godfather of your children. After all, it was because you killed that dark wizard that this child was born. β
"So, can Hermione go?" Ryan asked, glancing at Hermione beside him with longing eyes.
"It should be possible, this kind of ritual will be welcomed by anyone who has a blessed heart. Not to mention she's your partner. Wolf blurted out without hesitation.
Hearing this, Hermione twisted her head to the other side in embarrassment, as if looking at the bird in the tree, but she did not refute Wolfe's words.
After that, they started talking about what they had seen and heard. After learning that Ryan had signed up for the Triwizard Tournament, Wolf told him that the Centaur Elder had said that most of the time the Triwizard Tournament would have a Behemoth event. Traditionally, these behemoths would be placed in the Forbidden Forest in advance, so he would notify Ryan when the behemoth type was confirmed.
"Hearing you say that, I think you're pretty confident in my choice. Ryan said as he scratched Wolfe's back at his request.
"Of course. Wolf turned his head and pointed his wolf face at Ryan. "Because I have fought alongside you, I think you are brave and strong enough to be a Hogwarts Warrior. β
Around three o'clock in the afternoon, raindrops began to fall from the sky. Ryan and the others had no choice but to say goodbye to Wolfe, then put the hood of his robe on his head and hurried back to the castle.
When they returned to the common room, it was already raining, and Ryan and Hermione sat by the warm fire and listened to the rain gently knocking on the glass window, one holding a book and watching quietly.
At dinner time, Ryan heads to the auditorium with a large group of Gryffindor classmates. By this time, the auditorium was full, and the Goblet of Fire had been removed from the foyer. It was now placed in front of Dumbledore's seat on the faculty desk - it was clear that the registration period was now closed, and the actual contestants were still to be chosen.
"Whether it's you or Angelina, I want our school's warrior to be a Gryffindor. When Ryan and Hermione sat down, Fred said.
From the discussion of his classmates, Ryan found that there were not many people who were optimistic about him. On the one hand, whether it is Ryan's Merlin Second Class Medal or the way he crossed the age line this morning, it shows his strength, which gives many people confidence. On the other hand, Ryan is a member of Gryffindor House anyway, so everyone will naturally support the people of this house.
In the midst of a noisy discussion, food appeared on the long table. The Halloween feast began.