Chapter 270: Triviality (1)
Even though he had been through it twice, Harry was still not used to the uncomfortable feeling of the apparition as he moved, and even more so this time.
Thanks to Hermione, it was a lot better to cast a spell on him when he was about to spit it out.
Harry took a deep breath and exhaled slowly before he opened his eyes and looked ahead. But to their surprise, they did not come directly to the door of the Burrow, but to the broken shack in the Burrow's vegetable patch.
"Before I send you here, there are some things I need to say to you." Dumbledore pushed his glasses and looked at the two of them seriously.
"First of all, Harry, I need you to promise me one thing, and that is to bring the invisibility cloak with you at any time this year."
His eyes burned, and Harry nodded in agreement, though he didn't know why. He still knew that Dumbledore was doing it for his own good, no matter what.
Seeing that Harry agreed, Dumbledore continued, "Also, I noticed that you have been subscribing to the Daily Prophet, so you should know that the events that happened in the Department of Mysteries that day have been spreading." ”
"Yes." Harry lowered his head slightly, his tone a little melancholy, "Everyone knows ...... now"
"No, they don't." Dumbledore interrupted him, "There are only two people in this world who know the full content of that prophecy, and they are all here now. ”
"However, many people also know why the Death Eaters were there, and they also guess that the prophecy has something to do with you." As he spoke, he glanced at Hermione next to him, "You didn't tell anyone about the prophecy, Harry?" ”
"No, Professor." Harry glanced at Hermione next to him unnaturally.
"Your choice is not wrong, it is very wise." Dumbledore's gaze stayed on Hermione for a moment before he smiled and said, "But I think you might as well tell your friends that a lot of things have happened over the years that show that Miss Granger and Mr. Weasley are your strongest supporters." ”
Hearing this, Harry looked at Hermione, who was calm next to him, struggled in his heart, and said apologetically, "I'm sorry, Hermione......"
"It's okay, Harry." Hermione smiled and patted Harry's arm.
Seeing this, Dumbledore nodded in satisfaction, and said, "One more thing, I want you to have a separate lesson this semester, Harry." ”
"Alone lessons! With you? Harry's face was full of surprise.
"Yes, I think it's time to take care of your education more."
"Yes...... But what will you teach me? Harry asked.
"This ...... You'll know when the time comes. Dumbledore said lightly, then looking at Hermione next to him, "As for Miss Granger, I think it's good to do what you think now, after all, there's already a successful example out there, isn't it?" ”
"I understand, Professor." Hermione replied.
Listening to the conversation between the two, Harry was a little confused, he didn't know what these two were talking about, what was a successful example? Who is that example?
Before he could speak, Dumbledore walked out of the shack first.
"Alright, it's time for us to go, the kitchen lights are still on, don't keep Molly waiting too long."
With a stomach full of doubts, Harry and Hermione followed Dumbledore to the Burrow. They stood in front of the door, and Dumbledore knocked lightly three times, before hearing a nervous voice from behind the door.
"Who?"
"It's me, Dumbledore, with Harry and Hermione."
The door opened, revealing Mrs. Weasley's worried face.
"Harry, Hermione, dear! Oh my God, Albus, you scared the hell out of me! You said you'd be here tomorrow morning! ”
"Everything went well." Dumbledore said with a smile, letting Harry and Hermione into the house before he went in, "Slughorn made sense easily, and it wasn't as difficult as I thought. Of course, it's all due to Harry and Hermione...... Ah, hello, Nymphadora. ”
"Hello, Professor, Harry, Hermione." Tonks had a haggard countenance, grayish-brown hair, and sat listlessly at the table.
"Hello, Tonks." Harry and Hermione also said hello, and Harry wanted to ask her what was wrong, when Tonks jerked up, scooped up the cloak that had been placed next to him, and draped it over his body.
"I have to go, thank you for the tea and comfort, Molly."
Mrs. Weasley had yet to say something, but before she could say anything, Tonks hurried out the door, and the apparition moved away.
"Alright, it's time for me to go." Dumbledore glanced at the time and said, "Harry, Hermione, see you at Hogwarts." And Molly, if you have something to do, just ask. ”
He bowed to Mrs. Weasley, turned and walked out of the room, turning around where Tonks had disappeared, and leaving.
Mrs. Weasley cautiously peered out from the doorway, then closed the door and led Harry and Hermione to the table, taking a closer look at their faces by the light.
"You're growing up so fast, it's just a summer vacation, it's like you've been under an elongation spell...... By the way, are you hungry? ”
"A little."
"Then wait a minute, my dear, I'll make you something to eat."
Mrs. Weasley walked to the kitchen, and Harry and Hermione sat down at the table. As soon as he sat down, a furry creature silently lunged at Hermione, caught by a handful and placed on his lap.
"When did it get here?" Harry asked, looking at Crookshan, who was honestly lying on Hermione's lap, in surprise.
"Tonks passed by my house the other day, and I asked her to come a little bit." Hermione said as she stroked the cat.
"Yes, I was startled, and wondered why you didn't come along......" Mrs. Weasley tapped an iron pot with her wand, which jumped on the stove and made a cooing sound, "Do you want bread, darling?" ”
"Thank you, Mrs. Weasley."
The iron pot jumped to the table again, and two bowls jumped down from the cupboard, just in time to catch the onion soup poured out of the pot. Mrs. Weasley waved her wand again, and the spoon jumped into the bowl, and a piece of bread and a knife landed on the table, slicing it automatically, and flew in front of the two of them.
With a wave of her hand, the pot returned to the stove, and Mrs. Weasley sat directly across from them, watching them eat with a kind face.
"So, you convinced Horace Slughorn to take the job?"
"It should be, but I think Hermione has more credit." Harry swallowed the food in his mouth with difficulty and replied. He still felt that compared to his so-called title of immortal boy and savior, or Hermione's dangerous, familiar magic was the main reason for Horace's agreement.
Although, with Dumbledore's personality of Horace, his false name also played a role, but no matter how you look at it, it was Hermione's surprising talent that attracted him more.
After all, Horace had said it, and Hermione reminded him of one of the most proud students he had ever been......
His mother, Lily Evans.