The originally beautifully manicured yard was now in a mess. Not to mention the potholes, there was also a burning smell. Ivy and Betty were sitting together panting.
"You are not familiar with using it for the first time, and your magic power is too huge. You need to use it a few more times to ensure the success rate." He took two deep breaths and added, "But this kind of wanton squandering feels good, no wonder you are so...
I like to spend money." After venting her anger, Betty was in a good mood.
"You can do your best when the time comes. I'm rich." Ivey patted his chest, looking like a nouveau riche.
"Do you need my help in attacking?"
"Don't~ Didn't you listen to what the centaur priest said? The soul of the ancestors just won't take the initiative to attack you. But if you attack, it will definitely fight back. By then, with your small body, you probably won't be able to hold it back. Still.
Assist him honestly, stand behind and throw away skills, give me the buffs, and give him the debuffs."
"It's up to you." On this kind of issue, Betty never objected to his decision. "But is it appropriate for us to throw magic around here? Even with the cover of my cousin's magic, the movement is too big."
"Don't worry, I wrote to Fudge. As long as you don't perform magic in front of Muggles, it will be fine."
“He’s really easy to talk to.”
"This is what he should do"
"When are you going to go to the centaurs again?"
"I haven't thought about it. The matter of the heir is not settled yet. I'm afraid something might happen if I leave rashly."
There were changes in the plot, and Justin was not petrified. Although Dumbledore was not taken away like in the original plot, he would definitely turn a blind eye. Now is not the time, and he has to wait until the plot gets back on track.
"Did you tell Harry and the others the results of the afternoon discussion?"
"Later, take it with you as a Christmas gift."
"Alright"
"How was your rest? Let's try again?" Ivy asked softly
"good"
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christmas, gryffindor dormitory
"Wow--" The curtains in the bedroom were opened, and dazzling sunlight shone into the room.
"Who!" Ron shouted as he covered himself with a quilt.
"Wake up - don't even look at the time!" Hermione pulled Ron's quilt again.
"You are too lenient. You don't even let us have a good rest during the holidays." Ron got into the bed and grabbed the corners of the quilt tightly.
"Let us sleep a little longer, Hermione." Harry turned over to block the sun with his hands.
After pulling hard a few times, she found that she couldn't grab Ron. Seeing that the two of them were about to fall asleep again, Hermione let go and walked to the pile of gifts and said calmly, "The polyjuice potion is ready."
Hearing this, the two people who were pretending to be dead sat up immediately.
"Already done?" "Are you sure?"
"OK" Hermione threw the prepared Christmas gifts to the two of them "Merry Christmas"
Harry took the gift and threw it aside, "Then we can take action right away!"
"If you want it tonight," Hermione put her hands behind her back and walked to the bedside of the two of them.
"What's in your hand?" Ron, who was sharp-eyed, saw something in her hand.
"Ivy's letter came with a Christmas gift. Just like last year, it was a big bag of delicious food, but it was too heavy, so I didn't bring it." Hermione handed the letter to Harry.
"Ivey still understands me." Hearing that there were a lot of delicious food, Ron nodded with satisfaction.
"What's in the letter?" Harry asked as he took the envelope.
"Didn't look at it" Hermione shrugged.
Harry opened the envelope, and Hermione and Ron joined him.
...
"Isn't it Lucius Malfoy?" Hermione frowned after reading it.
"Then should we take action?" Ron asked
"He asked us to ask Hagrid" Ron didn't answer. Harry thought about Ivy's words.
"Hagrid's words are no longer easy to use," Hermione smiled bitterly. After the lessons learned last semester, Hagrid's mouth has indeed become stricter.
"Our plans remain unchanged, just tonight." Harry agreed.
"Didn't you say that Lucius Malfoy is not the heir? Why do you still want to act?" Ron was puzzled.
"Now we can only confirm that the Chamber of Secrets has been opened before, and it was earlier than our father's generation. These are far from enough to lock the identity of the heir. And Slytherin, as Salazar's direct college, may receive something during this period.
Related news. Therefore, the rejuvenation potion is the only breakthrough at present, otherwise with the clues we have now, even if we want to find a topic, Hagrid will not be able to find it."
"Okay, I'll listen to you." Hermione and Ron didn't say anything. After all, that was how they were prepared...
At the Christmas party at night
"Listen, we need to make a plan first," Hermione told the two people who were eating.
"What's your plan? After disguising yourself, can't you just trick Malfoy?" Ron gnawed on the chicken leg and his mouth was full of oil, and he spat out a few pieces of minced meat as he spoke.
"Haha - what are you pretending to be, sir?" Hermione's face was full of disgust.
"Yeah, what should we do?" Ron then reacted
"Hermione, you must have a way, right?" Harry didn't expect this either.
"Humph, of course~" Hermione enjoyed the feeling of being needed, and she took out two cakes made by Ivy, "I put sleeping pills in them——"
"What! This is such a waste! I only got a few pieces in total, can't I use ordinary ones instead?" Hermione started to speak, but was interrupted by an excited Ron.
"Why are you talking so much nonsense! Listen to me!" Hermione yelled
"Hey~" Ron was still not convinced.
"Hang!" Hermione cleared her throat to calm down. "My plan is very simple. Let Crabbe and Goyle eat the cake, and then find a place to hide after they pass out."
He picked up the juice in front of him and drank it.
After she finished drinking, she didn't see anything for a long time. Ron said in shock, "No?"
"Is there a problem?" Hermione said calmly
"It's a big problem! You said it's easy, but how can we make them eat the cake? Also, how can we move them if they faint? The two of them must weigh about three hundred kilograms together, even with the floating spell.
That's disgusting." Ron asked in a flurry of words.
"And Hermione, your method has to wait until they are alone. This chance may not be available." Harry also said something.
"You can all see the problem, do you think I can't think of it?" Hermione replied disdainfully
"Then just say it! What's the point?" Ron was speechless.
"I just like people to ask me questions! How about it!" Hermione slapped the table and stood up. Fortunately, the auditorium was very lively and the behavior of the three of them was not very noticeable.
"Hermione, keep a low profile~" Harry quickly pulled Hermione to sit down and looked around guiltily.
"Hermione, ignore him, let's talk business first." Harry comforted Hermione while winking at Ron.
"Hmph -" Ron knew what Harry meant. He reluctantly pulled out a smile and said, "Haha~ You continue."