Chapter 42: It's Just a Little Curse
"Patronus in the form of magical beasts?" Professor Lupin was visibly surprised when he saw Medusa clearly.
He hesitated for a moment and said, "Harry, I suggest you talk to Professor Dumbledore about your Patronus when school starts.
After all, a Patronus in the form of a Magical Beast is so rare that every wizard with such a Patronus has left a name in the history of magic forever.
Of course, that's not the point, the point is that I remember Professor Dumbledore's Patronus as the Phoenix of Fantastic Beasts, and he seems to have said that his Patronus is something special. ”
"Of course, Uncle Remus, I was going to go to Professor Dumbledore." Hallie nodded in agreement,
"I've been studying that notebook for a month, but there are still a lot of questions I don't understand."
"That's good...... Wait," Professor Lupin suddenly realized something, "how long did you say it took for you to learn the Patronus Charm?" ”
"Three weeks to see the theory, five days to practice, the sixth angel came out of the patronus spell, today is the first actual combat."
Harley tilted her head and replied, "Uncle Remus, may I have any questions?" ”
Professor Lupin swallowed hard and frothed at the mouth, trying to say in his usual voice:
"You know what? Geniuses such as Professor Dumbledore failed to cast the Patronus Charm when confronted with the Dementors for the first time.
Hallie, you're a genius. ”
Did you know that? Sirius glanced at his old friend disdainfully, and then changed to a more comfortable position.
During the time he spent with Hallie, he had gone from shock to self-doubt, and finally to numbness.
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The train came to a complete standstill, and there was a cacophony outside.
Despite their previous close encounters with the Dementors, after eating the chocolate, the young wizards regained their energy and began to discuss what had happened on the train.
Hallie stood up to leave the box when she suddenly remembered something and turned to look at Professor Lupin again.
"Uncle Remus, can I put Blake in your place?"
As she spoke, Harley first pointed to the big black dog at her feet, and then folded her hands together, revealing a very cute expression.
"The school doesn't allow oversized pets, and I'd like to leave them with Hagrid, but now that I'm going to the opening party, Blake has nowhere to go.
Uncle Remus, can you do me a favor? As she spoke, Harley blinked.
Professor Lupin was defeated in an instant, and he also wanted to take the opportunity to talk to Sirius, so he agreed to Hallie's request without even thinking about it.
"Great!" A smile appeared on Hallie's face, and she casually pulled out a magic mirror from her pocket.
"Blake, listen to Uncle Remus. And don't move......"
Before he could finish speaking, a gray light instantly slapped Sirius's dog on the head, and then vanished.
"Wow!" Sirius was startled and screamed twice in an instant. Anyone who is suddenly spelled will be startled.
"Don't be afraid, don't be afraid." Hallie rubbed Sirius's head as she looked at Professor Lupin,
"It's just a simple tracking spell to make sure I can still find Blake if he gets lost."
Of course, this is only a small effect of the curse.
As for the other effects of monitoring and surveillance, the innocent Harley naturally "forgot" to tell her dear Uncle Remus.
Hearing this, Professor Lupin didn't say much, just grabbed Sirius's chain.
Sirius obediently followed him. Apparently he realized that this was a very good opportunity to explain to Lupin.
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After getting off the train, it was still raining heavily.
A layer of ice formed on top of Hallie's head and covered Hermione's head, keeping the rain out.
The two walked along the familiar path.
Because of the previous delay on the train, the little wizard of the first grade had already set off at this time, and the students of the other grades had basically got into the carriage.
Hallie and Hermione were among the slowest of the group.
Sitting in the last carriage, Thestrals soon led the two into the gates of Hogwarts.
On the stone pillars on either side of the gates of Hogwarts, two Dementors floated above the winged boar, and the cold kept coming.
"Looks like Fudge is in a hurry." Harley looked at the Dementor and said with a smile,
"I just don't know how Professor Dumbledore feels now.
My favorite monster has come to my favorite place, and I always feel like there's a good show to watch. ”
"I don't understand what you're saying," Hermione subconsciously leaned over to Harley after seeing the Dementors, but didn't forget to ask a question,
"I feel like I need you to tell me a little bit about it, can you explain it to me a little bit in the evening?"
"Absolutely." Hallie said, opening the carriage door.
The two walked up the stone steps, through the majestic oak door, into the spacious and deep foyer.
As the two of them were about to enter the auditorium, Professor McGonagall suddenly appeared.
"Miss Granger, excuse me." Professor McGonagall looked serious, as if she was about to face something extremely important,
"There's something wrong with your schedule, we need to discuss it."
"Okay, Professor." Hermione, seemingly unsurprised, ran behind Professor McGonagall in small steps.
However, Professor McGonagall didn't leave with Hermione immediately, but looked at Harley with a serious smile on her face.
"Miss Potter, I learned from Headmaster Dumbledore about what happened on the train."
Speaking of this, Professor McGonagall paused,
"Well done, Harley, great Patronus Charm! If it weren't for the fact that school hadn't started yet, I'd have added thirty points to Gryffindor!
As for the Dementors, Dumbledore had already written a howling letter to Fudge, so you don't have to worry about the Ministry of Magic getting you in trouble. ”
"Thank you, Professor, for your concern." Hallie replied politely.
"Alright, Hallie, let's go to the opening dinner. As for the invitation, you can reply to me until this Friday.
So do you, Miss Granger. With that, Professor McGonagall headed upstairs.
Hermione waved to Hallie, following Professor McGonagall closely.
When Hallie walked into the auditorium, all the students were already seated at their house tables.
In the faculty seats, Professor Flitwick was nowhere to be seen. Hallie speculated that he was probably in charge of the sorting of freshmen.
Hallie walked along the walls of the auditorium, and many people turned their heads to look at her, and whispered to each other.
This summer, after dragging the blessing of the Ministry of Magic, the Daily Prophet went crazy to report the news about Harley.
Kill the basilisk solo, find the heir, win the Potions Tournament at the School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and earn the Order of the First Class of the Order of Merlin......
Harley was tired of watching it herself, and felt that if they didn't have a new job, she could help them create a provocateur and make them passionate about it.
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(Thanks to the nine-tailed Yanhu for the tip!) )
(End of chapter)