Chapter 59: Holidays

School Dinner.

The auditorium was decorated in blue and bronze to celebrate Ravenclaw's victory in the House Cup after many years.

On the wall behind the professor's chair in the school auditorium hangs a huge banner with a Ravenclaw logo and an eagle. Although Ravenclaw has always been associated with ravens, the symbol of Ravenclaw College is the eagle, presumably because the eagle has strength in addition to intelligence compared to ravens.

When Li Lin and Hermione arrived at the auditorium, Ravenclaw, who had been celebrating happily, stopped talking loudly. They all stood up and paid tribute to the true heroes who earned them the House Cup, Sole Lin Lovegood and Hermione Granger.

Hermione's face was flushed, but her head was held high, and her expression was full of pride.

Li Lin led her to the Ravenclaw table, found a corner and sat down. But even so, the surrounding Ravenclaws still came to greet each other kindly.

But it was only for a while, because Dumbledore had arrived too. As soon as the legend of Dumbledore appeared, the cacophony of voices in the Great Hall slowly subsided.

"Another year has passed!"

Dumbledore said gleefully.

"Before I can indulge in a delicious meal, though, I must trouble you to listen to an old man's cliché......"

Next, Li Lin automatically filtered. It's kind of a pattern of talking to all the principals. It wasn't until Dumbledore spoke about the Academy Cup award ceremony that Li Lin's attention began to return.

"Now, as far as I know, we must first have a ceremony to win the House Cup, and the specific scores for each house are as follows: fourth, Gryffindor, two hundred and fifty-two points; third, Hufflepuff, 352 points; second-place Slytherin with 412 points; First place Ravenclaw 515 points.

Ravenclaw's table erupted in thunderous cheers, and the usually calm Ravenclaws, the self-proclaimed intelligent eaglets, could not contain their excitement.

In stark contrast to Gryffindor, they are not only at the bottom of the house, but they are also a full 100 points behind the previous one. The atmosphere at Gryffindor's table was gloomy, and it was obvious that the place where Harry Potter and his friends were sitting was empty.

"I'm glad that my students are doing well." Dumbledore continued.

"However, several recent events must also be taken into account."

The Great Hall immediately became very quiet, and it was clear that Dumbledore had added points to the Academy Cup awards, not once or twice. Everyone listened intently.

Dumbledore cleared his throat.

"I have some final points to be assigned, about my students, in the face of darkness, in the face of evil."

He pretended to flip through the parchment in his hand and read aloud.

"First, Mr. Ron Weasley, he won the best game of Hogwarts in many years, for which I award Gryffindor House fifty points."

Li Lin patted his face lightly, such a bonus is unknown, judging from the literal point alone, it can be called nonsense.

But who made the one who spoke was Dumbledore? After so many years of prestige, when he announced that he would be divided, not a single student stood up and questioned it, everyone believed what he said, they were just happy, and Gryffindor was even shouting wildly. Their cheers nearly toppled the enchanted ceiling, and the stars above seemed to tremble slightly.

However, when Li Lin heard Ron Weasley's brother loudly telling the other prefects that his brother had successfully passed Professor McGonagall's giant chessboard array, Li Lin immediately understood. It turns out that these things that should have been kept secret have long been leaked everywhere by Gryffindor.

This is simply promoting the wrong notion, suggesting that Gryffindor's little lions continue to think with their brains jammed with muscles, and when it comes to things, they never think about the professor, but choose to be reckless?

After everyone had finally calmed down again, Dumbledore continued to read.

"The second, Mr. Neville Longbottom, with his brilliant herbalistic analysis, enabled them brave men to overcome obstacles. I'm going to reward Gryffindor House with fifty points."

This passage made Li Lin very confused, he thought about it carefully, and felt that it should be Neville who helped Harry Potter and them through the devil's grass.

However, as long as you listen carefully in class, you know that the more you struggle on the devil's grass, the tighter it will be tightened. As soon as the light is released, it will shrink rapidly.

But the Gryffindors didn't care about the unreasonable extra points, in fact, they had jumped on the table with joy. In the blink of an eye, their scores were already the same as those of third-place Hufflepuff, much to the delight of the Gryffindor students.

"Third Harry Potter ......." Dumbledore said the name, and the Great Hall suddenly became eerily silent. Almost everyone held their breath, trying to hear every word Dumbledore said.

"Harry Potter has shown great courage and courage, and for that, I would like to award Gryffindor House sixty points."

In an instant, the noise was deafening. Even if Gryffindor students are not very smart, they know that when such a score is added, they are no longer at the bottom. And those who shouted hoarsely while still mentally calculating the score knew that Gryffindor was now four hundred and twelve, which was exactly the same as Slytherin's, and that with one more copy, they could trample this old enemy under their feet.

But alas, there is no hope for this point.

Dumbledore held up a hand. The auditorium fell silent again.

"Fourth, Mr. Sole Lovegood, there are many kinds of courage, and Mr. Lovegood has the courage to protect his fellow man, and he has the courage to face his fears, and even the darkest existence does not make him take half a step back. So, I'm going to add 50 points to Ravenclaw. ”

After Dumbledore said this, Ravenclaw, who was affected by the atmosphere, immediately began to cheer. But Dumbledore waved his hand. He continued with a smile.

"Of course, I thought that Mr. Lovegood had violated the rule that first-year freshmen were not allowed to bring their own broomsticks, and even though he had a flying motorcycle, and the motorcycle was very handsome, I still had to deduct 50 points from Ravenclaw for it."

So, the Ravenclaw, who was halfway through the cheers, stopped there, and the atmosphere was very awkward.

Of course, this was just a deliberate joke by Dumbledore. He was quick to announce the fifth and last bonus of the day.

"Fifth, Miss Hermione Granger, thanks to her acuity, and wisdom, for which Ravenclaw adds 50 points."

Then Dumbledore laughed heartily, pointing at the students at the Ravenclaw bench and laughing.

"Now you can cheer boldly with confidence."

And so, the cheers finally rang out again.

Finally, after the little wizard got up, all the little wizards stood up and began to sing the school song.

“Hogwarts, Hogwarts, Hoggy Warty Hogwarts,

Teach us something please,

Whether we be old and bald,

Or young with scabby knees,

Our heads could do with filling,

With some interesting stuff,

For now they are bare and full of air,

Dead flies and bits of fluff,

So teach us things worth knowing,

Bring back what we have forgot,

Just do your best, we'll do the rest,

And learn until our brains all rot.”

After the song ended, the results began to be officially announced, Hermione and Li Lin knew the results before, one is because Hermione's grades are so good, such a good student, naturally has preferential treatment, and the other is because of Li Lin's particularity, after all, the two courses he took were different from everyone.

After the results were announced, the fact that Hermione was the first in the grade was once again confirmed. This made her stay in a good mood since she knew about it. There is always a smile on the corner of the mouth.

Because this holiday is so long, all the things that you don't need to bring with you during the Christmas holiday are taken away. Clothes in the wardrobe, automatic writing pen and matching ink.

Of course, for Li Lin, the most important thing is actually the Disappearing Cabinet. When you're done packing up, go out and meet Hermione.

Hermione should have carried a lot of things, but because of Li Lin's shrinking box, she seemed very relaxed.

When the students boarded the train, Hogwarts sent a notice to each student, warning them not to use magic during the holidays.

On the Hogwarts Express, Lilin and Hermione were still in the same compartment. They talked and laughed on the road, looking out the window at the view of the countryside and the cleanliness of the approaching city.

Eating a small snack from the wizarding world bought on the train, he took off his wizarding robes and changed into Muggle world clothes, casual clothes, jackets and so on. This shows the assimilation of wizards by Muggles, but even to this extent, these idiots still cling to secrecy.

Finally, the train stopped at Platform Nine and Three-Quarters at King's Cross Station. One of the adult wizards who came to greet him used a powerful Confusion Charm, which blinded the Muggles walking around to the large crowd of young wizards who had emerged from the solid walls.

The little wizards said goodbye to each other. Li Lin also walked out of the train station with Hermione, and it was still Godot who came to greet him, of course, in order not to spoil the atmosphere, Li Lin made it invisible the moment he saw Godot.

Walking outside the train station, Mr. Granger's car was already in sight. Li Lin paused, he looked at Hermione.

"Hermione, on vacation, can I invite you to my house?"

"Ahh Hermione exclaimed. Then she reacted, furrowing her delicate eyebrows.

"Well, it's difficult, because we're far away, and Dad still has a job, so it's impossible to send me to your house."

Looking at Mr. Granger, who had already come out of the car, Li Lin immediately took advantage of the situation and said.

"So, can I come to your house?"

"Well, of course."

After saying hello to Mr. Granger, putting Hermione in the car, and waving goodbye, Li Lin called out the house-elf Godot.

"Godot, let's go back."

So, Godot Phantom Shift, took Li Lin and his suitcase, and returned to Lovegood's house, while at home, Lady Lovegood and Luna were already waiting.