Chapter 23: The Eve of All Saints
Norlin felt like he was falling madly into a bottomless abyss. All around is a gray patch, primitive and chaotic, completely impossible to see.
Davros...... Illie Kyle...... Flagre ......"
There seemed to be countless people whispering in my ears in my head from all directions, and their voices were low and dreamy.
"Whew-" Norlin straightened up with a carp and sat up directly from the bed. He touched his forehead and found that there was a cold sweat.
What's going on? How could there be such a strange sound...... Norin thought with a sigh of relief.
Glancing at the clock, it was almost time to get up, and he stopped lying in bed and prepared for the upcoming November.
At this time, there was already a cold smell in the air at Hogwarts. The temperature continues to drop, and it won't be long before snow falls.
Norlin had prepared a padded jacket, scarf and gloves early in the morning for the coming winter.
Today is October 31st, and tomorrow is Halloween, which is extremely important in Western countries. Hogwarts is no exception, having been preparing for Halloween props a few days ago.
After washing up, Norlin decided to go out and get something to eat to fill his stomach.
When I walked to the Ravenclaw common room, there was no one in the lounge, only a ghost by the bookcase, holding a book, quietly flipping through it.
She is tall and has an excellent face, but there is always a trace of resentment between her eyebrows.
"Ms. Gray." Norlin put his right hand on his chest, bowed slightly, and said to the ghost.
Helena Ravenclaw, the only daughter of Rowena Ravenclaw, is also the ghost of Ravenclaw.
"You know me?" Lady Gray glanced at Norlin and returned the salute, asking nonchalantly in an ethereal voice.
The flames in the fireplace were blazing. Norlin laughed, "I once saw you in one of Ravenclaw's books. ”
"Oh, a studious eaglet." Ms. Gray turned her attention to the book in her hand again.
Norin decided to establish a good relationship with this important Ravenclaw ghost, and said, "When I saw you, I realized that it was indeed a combination of beauty and intelligence. ”
After hearing this, Ms. Gray's face changed, she looked at him coldly, turned around and floated out of the common room, leaving behind a disgusted word: "Hypocritical flattery again." ”
Norin was stupid. He froze in place, and it took him a long time to react. He patted his head and said to himself, laughing and crying, "Voldemort...... You've made the next generation miserable. ”
Voldemort had met Lady Gray before, and after a bit of rhetoric, he was able to learn the hiding place of the Ravenclaw Crown and refine it into a Horcrux. Lady Gray thought he had defiled his mother's crown, and hated and remorseled him. Now there is another sweet-mouthed person, and naturally there is no good face.
Norlin walked out of the common room, not taking the matter too seriously. The Ravenclaw crown he knew where it was, and hid it in the room of requirement. As for Ms. Gray, it's a big deal to be patient and explain it later.
The castle hues have become a bit eerie lately, apparently setting the stage for today's Halloween Eve. There were countless jack-o-lanterns floating in the hall of the auditorium, but because of the day, there were no lights yet.
Norin came to the Ravenclaw table, and there weren't many people. Zhang Qiu was eating breakfast in the middle of a long table, and a newspaper was spread out on the table.
Norin walked over and sat down beside her, and asked expertly in Huaxia, "Got up so early?" ”
Zhang Qiu said with a smile: "You guy, how did you achieve a standard Huaxia language that is higher than mine?" ”
"Maybe it's talent." Norlin shrugged helplessly, and a breakfast appeared out of thin air on the table.
"Omelette and bacon, not bad. But I actually prefer soy milk fritters. Norlin picked up the omelette and took a bite of it, asking, "Any news?" ”
"Oh my God, you even know soy milk fritters, I will invite you to eat enough if you have the opportunity to go to Huaxia." Zhang Qiu exclaimed and flipped through the newspaper, "It's the same, the magic world is so calm now, and there are no major incidents." But it's our new minister, Mr. Minister, who keeps making small moves. ”
"Cornelius Fudge?" Norlin thought back for a moment, as if this was the name of the minister.
"Hmm. Rita Kister gave him an interview, and the tone of her voice was unbearable. When there were only the two of them, Zhang Qiu gradually used Huaxia and made a vomiting expression at this time.
"Eighty percent is a lot of benefits." Norlin was quick to make up his mind. For this female reporter who is good at tampering with language and fabricating facts, Norlin naturally has no good feelings.
"Maybe." Zhang Qiu changed his words and asked with great interest, "Tonight's masquerade, will you participate?" ”
"Huh? Well...... Of course. Norin was stunned for a moment, showed a hint of a smile, and nodded and said.
"See you that night." Zhang Qiu got up and said goodbye with a smile, "I'll go back first." ”
Norlin waved her hand and watched her walk out of the auditorium. After breakfast, he also went back to the dormitory, and he had only read less than a tenth of the "Encyclopedia of Spells".
On the way back, I accidentally ran into several Slytherin girls. Elena patted Norin unexpectedly, and Norlin greeted them one by one with a smile.
Hogwarts is particularly lively at night, and even the always wise and calm Ravenclaw inevitably comes alive.
Smith wore a tall, worn cloak, a vampire mask on his face, and blood gushed from his scarlet fangs. He asked excitedly, "How about this outfit?" ”
"It's good." Norlin commented and smiled a little weirdly, "Do you want to dance too?" ”
“…… Go there and learn first! Smith froze, blushing a little under his mask.
Changed into the prepared costume and walked out of the dorm with Smith.
"Your mask looks pretty good." Smith gestured to Nolin's face.
In fact, it's just that Norlin is too lazy to design, and the mask is blank, only cold and false facial features. It's just that with a dark black cloak that can mop the floor, it is a surprise.
Along the way, they met a lot of people, each dressed stranger than the other. Trolls, ghostfaces, werewolves, and even one with a Dementor mask that scared Smith out of the way.
The interior of the castle is littered with creepy and funny walls, and the ghosts of the various colleges travel through them without sound. When you arrive at the auditorium, the countless floating jack-o-lanterns glow coldly. With a spider pendant hanging in the corner, the once-bright and warm auditorium has been transformed into a dark carnival arena. The long tables are also dark, depicted with dark creatures, laden with food, and lively with students dressed in different costumes.
The professors also changed their usual serious image, wearing masks and shuttling between students.
Norlin looked at it. It was discovered that he didn't recognize anyone but Smith. He was secretly happy in his heart, and it was good that he couldn't recognize it.
"See you in the dormitory!" Smith screamed, tapped Norlin on the shoulder, and burst into the crowd.
Classical music sounded at the right time. Elegant music reverberates through the auditorium, and the ball reaches its first peak, with make-up performers dancing in pairs in the middle of the dance floor.
Norlin leaned against the wall and watched for a moment, making sure no one recognized him, then quietly disappeared into the darkness and left the auditorium.
Shortly after he left, a slender figure approached the wall. Wearing a delicate golden bat mask on his face, he stomped his foot in anger when he sensed that his magic mark was gone.