Chapter Twenty-Four: Dumbledore's Invitation

"What are you going to do? Denounce them to Percy? ”

"What, what's not to do?!" Hermione yelled at Brandy, "At least it will help them both stay in the tower honestly!" Instead of running out and giving Filch a head! ”

She was so imposing that for a moment it even reminded Brandi of Old Mawsgonagall.

“…… But if you have to assume that Malfoy did go this time and found out that Harry was not there, the next day would have spread the word about it. Brandi forced himself to look directly into the angry eyes of the lioness in front of her. You're going to be treated as a coward, and he and Ron don't want that, they're going to hate you!" ”

"But what does it matter! Keeping them to their own devices is clearly more valuable to Gryffindor right now! Haven't you been to the front door to see the gems in our hourglass? If Harry and Ron get caught again......"

"Don't worry, Hermione, if that's what you're worried about...... I can guarantee that Harry would have only dueled in the prize showroom...... Filch definitely doesn't have the energy to bother him... Forehead. ”

Brandi, who was outspoken, decided on a head, and without thinking much about it, he said it casually. Of course, he immediately regretted it.

Hermione was still wondering where Brandy's confidence came from, but then she saw Brandy's remorseful expression and seemed to suddenly react to what he was trying to do. Thereupon...... Under Hermione's mixed eyes of anger, disappointment and surprise, Brandi laughed awkwardly a few times, and then fled in embarrassment.

Hermione chased after him, shouting angrily. "Hey! You promised me! Blondie! ”

Oh, yes...... I mean, come back before curfew...... But I didn't say I wouldn't go out after the curfew. Brandi ran quickly across the stairs on the second floor, grinning secretly, deeply impressed by his astonishing wit.

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Presumably because of this midnight duel, five Gryffindors were clearly out of shape in this afternoon's Charms class. Harry and Ron were in a group, that was a norm, and the two of them didn't listen to Professor Flitwick's explanation of the main points of the renewal spell on the stage, but whispered underneath, wanting to discuss as much as possible a little bit of the combined attack and dodge techniques for the night battle, what 'Z' shakes the snakeskin out of position, not to mention the brain, and actually wrote a large piece of parchment. Brandi could only scoff at this......

After all, when it really came, compared to taking weird little broken steps, holding a thin stick and slowly chanting a mantra, thinking about what crossfire to shoot accurately. No matter how you look at it, it's a good deal to fight without saying a word...... After all, when the shoes are flying in your face, you may not finish the spell you have uttered.

And then...... Brandi and Parvati in a group. Originally, Brandi was in a group with Hermione, first, it was easy to hug her thighs, and Hermione usually had such a problem due to her personality, such as going straight ~ It's unreasonable~ Rory's chatter~~ Anyway, not everyone will be very willing to take a group class with her, and at this time, Brandi needs to go out to stabilize the situation.

It's just that today is different, he just Hermione off...... If you were to be in a group with her again, probably this lesson would turn into a criticism meeting. Even if he was more patient, he wouldn't want to face Hermione's terrifying sonic attacks all the time, not to say disgusted and annoying...... It's just the most basic survival instinct of being an animal.

Alas...... Angry Hermione is already a natural enemy in her own instincts......

So Brandi put on a pitiful little face, and at the cost of a surging river and a ghostwriting homework, he successfully switched places with a group of Nieville's smart, gentle, lovely, and understanding Miss Petill. It wasn't easy, and by the time Peter giggled and gave up his seat to Hermione, Brandi's back was soaked with cold sweat from Hermione's malicious gaze.

Then the wonderful came, I don't know what these two young ladies bit their ears and said, and then they stood up very tacitly and walked towards themselves at the same time...... He sat to the right of himself and Neville......

It was still Hermione next to Brandy's position.

Hey, I really can't understand you students! Don't sit in the first row of Feng Shui treasures closest to Flitwick, and come to the last row to join in the fun! Brandyson spat out lovelessly, and turned his head to look at Parvati with resentful eyes...... The latter smiled at him and gave him a thumbs up.

"Fighting~~"

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Come on, fart...... I'm sorry that I just praised you like a little fairy! The guy who betrayed the organization.

Therefore, the natural sprout cut is black...... That's not bad at all......

Then the class began, and everyone began to listen carefully and take notes. Hermione seemed to be completely oblivious to the fact that she was next to her, as invulnerable as someone else's child.

But why do you feel like your situation hasn't improved in the slightest? Brandi lowered his head weakly and pretended to be buried in notes, trying to ignore the murderous gaze that suddenly focused on him, intentionally or unintentionally.

Now this rhythm of Hermione is ...... Listen to the lecture, take notes, whisper a few words to someone with a snickering Pavati next door, glare at someone, listen to the lecture, take notes...... of infinite loops. Everything was in order, and there was no way to keep up with Professor Flitwick's lectures.

Merlin is on top, how can she be so skilled......

With a thorn in his back, Brandi wanted to cry without tears.

Before, he just suddenly thought that classroom 13 was in a state of abandonment, and it was a place that no one else could enter for the time being, and it could be used as a practice ground for himself to contact magic control. Anyway, Filch only knew the location of the secret entrance to the faculty lounge, and had no idea that he could slip out of the other place.

Isn't that just Harry, they're going out to do something today...... I could have slipped downstairs a little later after them to find something to do for Filch, anyway, I was also seen in the face, how about just giving up on myself and looking for fault? Set off a firework in front of Filch's office? Hey, it's exciting to think about!

Who knows how he was so cheap at that time, and he accidentally confided it!

He wanted to slap himself a few times, but now he could only hope that Hermione would be a little more sensible and not wait until the night when they opened the door to find the Gryffindor Triumvirate sitting in the lounge...... (Old Magnum McGonagall, Percy with a dead face.) And Miss Know-It-All)

…… After the embarrassing spell lesson, Brandi grabbed her bag and ran. Now that you've decided to help Harry, you have to plan carefully, at least go to the lobby on the first floor to step on the plate and see how to take a shortcut and run into the staff lounge.

As soon as he stepped into the corner of the stairs on the first floor, he was confronted by Filch's hideous old face.

"Damn!!" It was even worse than hitting a ghost on the night, and a startled Brandi stumbled back several steps and sat down on the stairs.

"It's not easy to wait until you're alone!" Filch never seemed so annoyed, his eyes bulging outward, and his nose was red and swollen like a swollen toad. "Why did I stay at the door of the faculty lounge all day? Want to see me make a fool of myself? What a nasty Gryffindor, the same virtue as those annoying Weasleys in third year! Okay~ Let me guess, there must be another exit from that secret passage, isn't it! ”

"I... I don't quite understand what you mean, Mr. Filch. What are you stopping me for? I just want to...... Just want to get outside and get some fresh air, well, that's it. He rolled his eyes and immediately made up the reason on the spot.

"You don't understand what I mean? Ha! He roared loudly, and spit flew everywhere. Do you think I didn't see your face, stinky boy? Don't sleep in the early hours of the morning and wander around the castle at will! He also instigated Peeves to follow you everywhere and scream! ”

"What are you talking about! Mr. Filch, I've always been a person who keeps to himself~" Brandi wouldn't be so stupid as to confess and sit in lenient prison, this is obviously Filch's language trap, if he really said that Peeves was not instigated by him at all, he would be in the middle of it! God knows if Filch will have a great hand at replaying the spell...... Though he never seemed to have seen Filch cast magic.

"Oh yes... Hold on to yourself......" Filch was close to Brandi's face, his yellowed eyes full of danger and tyranny. He lowered his head and whispered a menacing voice in Brandy's ear. "I've seen through your tricks, Mr. Barton! I'm going to catch you, trust me......"

"Filch, what are you doing there?" Like a heavenly sound, a familiar voice came from behind Brandy.

Taking advantage of Filch's surprise, Brandy quickly shifted his position and stood up, and he looked back gratefully.

Dumbledore was standing quietly behind him, his crescent-shaped glasses as soft and calm as ever, as deep as the sea. "I was just finishing my business and was going to go around the fields, when Hagrid said that he had brought some special products from Siberia and told me to come and see them. How? You and Brandi seem to have something to talk about, and if you don't mind, let me hear it too? ”

"This Gryffindor was hanging out in the hallway on the first floor the night before! He also broke into the faculty lounge and disappeared right under my nose! Mr. Dumbledore...... I suspect he's got a secret passage that could affect the castle's safety! Filch owed slightly, he seemed to have a lot of respect for Dumbledore.

"I think Mr. Filch may have misread it, I went to you that day when I came out of Madame Ponred, and I think you know. Since then I have been back to my dorm to rest. Brandi pondered that since Dumbledore had already guessed that he would go to the Headmaster's office to get the Sorting Hat, he would be willing to help him hide the secret.

He guessed correctly, Dumbledore just gave him a reproachful look before turning back and lying to Brandy. "I think Brandi is right, Mr. Filch, he was with me the night before, and the pair of stone beasts at my door can testify. But understandably, maybe you're tired of patrolling schools at night these days...... It's normal to be dizzy and mislooked, thank you, Argus. Rest early today......"

“…… This is my obligation, Mr. Principal. Filch glared fiercely at Brandy, who was hiding behind Dumbledore and grimacing at him, and he took a deep breath and bowed again.

"Ha~ a happy ending! And Brandi? Would you like to accompany my bad old man to Hagrid? Dumbledore stopped Brandi, who was about to sneak away, and said mildly. I think you'd be happy to come with me to see foreign specialties...... That must be interesting. ”

For some reason, Brandi always felt that there seemed to be an unquestionable tone in his tone. He suddenly remembered the strange conversation he had with him in the principal's office that day, and felt a chill in his back.

“… As you wish, sir. ”