Compared with the lively atmosphere at the Defense Association headquarters, the shelter seems deserted and there is no festive atmosphere at all.
No, it should be said that they did not plan to spend Christmas, or that they did not plan to spend Christmas in the shelter.
Many underage wizards were unable to attend the Yule Ball due to their age, and they resented Albert a lot. After learning that Albert had come to the asylum, they stared at him with resentful eyes, which made people feel speechless.
.
It's not that Albert can't understand that anyone who is allowed to hide in a shelter all day will not be well physically and mentally, but...
"You seem to have forgotten your situation. Once you go to the Christmas ball, the traces on your body will completely expose the association headquarters to the sight of silk eaters, and..."
The expression on Albert's face became increasingly weird, and he asked, "Why don't you hold your own Christmas ball?"
Everyone was stunned when they heard this. They obviously didn't expect that Albert would say that, nor did they expect that it could be like this?
Why not have a party in a shelter?
yes!
Why not throw your own Yule Ball?
But...many people feel that something is not quite right.
As for what was wrong, they couldn't tell for a moment.
"That's true, but we have nothing here, how can we hold a Christmas ball?" Someone muttered in a low voice.
Everyone suddenly understood!
yes!
How can they hold a Christmas party if they have nothing here?
"Are you sure there really is nothing?"
Albert raised his hand to suppress the noise around him and scanned the people present.
"As long as you are willing to spend some time clearing out the hall, there is enough space to hold a banquet. Then, it shouldn't be difficult to get a player. As far as I know, Mr. Tonks has it somewhere. I guess he
You probably wouldn’t mind lending the radio to everyone.”
"No problem," Tonks said cheerfully.
"As long as you get some more food, you can definitely hold a simple Christmas dance." Albert felt that they didn't expect to prepare a Christmas dance by themselves. It was entirely because of their own problems. They had not changed from the comfortable life of Hogwarts.
After adjusting, they still like to blame others for their problems.
"But, there is no food here, and there is no butterbeer, what is here..."
"Don't you have any hands? You can make whatever you want to eat yourself. Even if you don't know how to cook it, you can ask Mr. Tonks to buy some food from outside. It's not a difficult task. I remember that all the money I collected earlier has been kept.
Albert interrupted impatiently, "Don't blame others for everything. You have your own hands and feet. Just figure out what you want."
"Or do you think the Christmas ball held at the association headquarters is like the Christmas ball held at Hogwarts a few years ago?" Albert looked around at the crowd, looking at the "children" whose illusions were exposed,
He shook his head and said, "Don't be stupid, they are just looking for fun for themselves."
No one expected that Albert would actually teach them a lesson. Although some of the words were unpleasant, there was nothing wrong with them. They had the skills and feet to hold a Christmas party in the shelter. It was not difficult at all.
This can also be regarded as opening up new ideas for them.
"Good for you."
Mr. Tonks smiled and looked at the group of children who were whispering, and turned to Albert and said, "However, you are too strict, although those children do still lack exercise."
"No, they are no longer children after they were expelled from Hogwarts. It is still too comfortable here, which makes them completely forget about their terrible situation." Albert shook his head in disappointment.
"They are wanted criminals, the kind who will definitely die if caught by the Ministry of Magic." Albert looked at the group of "children" who were about to quarrel, "They are no longer the people in Hogwarts who can stretch out their hands with clothes and open their mouths with food.
, a student who likes to lose his temper when encountering problems.”
Mr. Tonks was silent because Albert was telling the truth, even though it was a bit cruel.
"Believe it or not, they will have to come to me to solve the problem later." Albert looked at the crowd that had turned into a quarrel and said, "Hannah used to be in charge of managing this place, but she also went to the association headquarters to attend the dance. No
If people help organize the team, they will directly become a mess, and they can't even coordinate the organization."
As soon as Albert finished speaking, Mr. Tonks saw a few people walking this way. They came to Albert to discuss matters, and by the way, they hoped that Albert could help find a solution, just like what Albert just said.
, they need someone to help direct them.
"Leave it to you, should it be okay?"
"and you……"
"I plan to go to the Order of the Phoenix headquarters. If they are willing, I will invite people from the Order of the Phoenix to come to the shelter to hold a Christmas party."
"Would they like to come?" Mr. Tonks opened his mouth slightly.
"Yes, this is a good opportunity for both parties." Albert said meaningfully. "By the way, call other people in the shelter to help. The more people there are, the more lively it will be."
"OK."
Mr. Tonks felt helpless and accepted this task.
Under everyone's resentful gaze, Albert left the shelter directly. When he arrived at the Order of the Phoenix headquarters, Mrs. Weasley was preparing Christmas dinner for everyone.
They were very surprised by Albert's arrival. After hearing about Albert's proposal, they were all stunned for a moment and looked a little hesitant. They were almost ready.
However, after Kingsley learned about Albert's proposal, he also felt that it was a good idea and would help unite others, so he discussed it with others and agreed to Albert's suggestion.
After all, the expelled students at the shelter are also members of Dumbledore's Army, and are considered preparatory seeds for the Order of the Phoenix. This Christmas banquet is a good communication opportunity for both parties.
"Will the Defense Association also participate?" Harry asked curiously.
"No, they have already started a banquet at the headquarters." Albert explained, "This is a temporary idea. As for the food issue, you can spend some money to buy it from Muggles, you know, Muggles
There are many shops with pretty good taste, so I think this shouldn’t be a problem for you.”
He said and looked at Kingsley.
"The biggest problem is that I don't have any pounds here."
"I have."
"That's no problem." Kingsley nodded.
"What to do with the food in the kitchen?" Mrs. Weasley asked angrily.
"Bring us there together!" Sirius said without hesitation, "It's always good to prepare more food."
"I'll go with you too," Hermione said suddenly, "I know where the food is good."
"I'll come too." Ron also wanted to go, but Kingsley refused because they didn't need so many people, and Ron didn't understand Muggles and could easily get into trouble.
The three of them went to the Muggle world to buy fast food.
Of course, due to the relatively large amount of purchases, they purchased them separately at chain stores across the UK in order not to attract other people's attention.
"What did you buy these for?"
After seeing Albert buying an extra batch, Hermione asked in confusion.
"For the members of Dumbledore's Army who are staying at Hogwarts!" Albert put several portions of pizza into a non-marking stretch bag.
"Are you going to Hogwarts?"
After learning about Albert's next plan, Hermione was very surprised. She originally thought that Albert would stay for the banquet.
"After all, they are considered one of us. We can't all celebrate Christmas while they hide in the Room of Requirement and can only eat bread."
When Albert passed by, a small party was being held in the Room of Requirement, and they got some pies from the Hogwarts kitchen.
"Albert!"
When Albert first appeared, he was surrounded by students.
"Merry Christmas, look what I brought you."
Albert smiled and handed them the non-marking stretch bag, which contained the food he had just bought, "I bought it from a Muggle store on the way, you shouldn't mind!"
"Of course I don't mind. Thank you. This is the best Christmas gift."
Ernie asked people to share the pile of steaming delicacies brought by Albert. Everyone was equally surprised by the Muggle food, and it tasted very good.
"I heard they are holding a dance over there?" Ernie was quite envious. He also wanted to go, but no house elf came to pick them up.
"You can also hold a dance here. If you want to dance, just play some music."
As Albert spoke, something changed in the Room of Requirement.
Albert waved his magic wand, and a radio appeared out of thin air. After being tapped twice by Albert, it began to play familiar tunes.
Albert brought more food than expected, and there was even dessert. Everyone excitedly placed the food on the table and poured Albert the butterbeer sent by Aberforth.
"Give!"
Luna handed the butterbeer to Albert.
"Hold on."
Albert tapped the people here and dumped all the Christmas gifts he and Fred had prepared under the Christmas tree. A small mountain of gifts quickly piled up there.
"This is?"
For the students who stayed in the Room of Requirement and struggled with Snape, receiving a Christmas gift was a big surprise.
"Christmas gifts prepared for you." Albert introduced to everyone with a smile, "I prepared the red ones, and they contain foreign desserts. The other packages were prepared by Fred."
Albert took the butterbeer from Luna, clinked the glasses with them, and then everyone actually sang Christmas songs.
"Are you leaving?"
Everyone felt sorry that Albert was leaving. They actually hoped that Albert could stay and spend Christmas with everyone.
"Yes!" Albert glanced at the progress of the mission and said with a smile, "I have to go to the shelter to have a look, lest he mess up the matter."