"My steps have become brisk" Ivey lowered his head and muttered to himself
"Yes, that's probably it. I've been feeling dizzy from memorizing books lately. Please help me analyze it and see if there's any useful information." Harry said.
"Let's talk briefly first. There are two possibilities for Professor Snape's performance. The first is that Quirrell's actions did not go well. The second is that he heard Quirrell's next plan." Ivey said.
"That all sounds pretty good," Ron said.
"Yes, both situations are undoubtedly good news."
"Then we can feel at ease?" Hermione asked
"Not necessarily. If it's the second way, that's the best. But if it's the first way, there are risks." Ivey replied.
"What's the risk?"
"You said that a desperate person would die out? Or would he jump over the wall in a hurry?"
"Hmm - it's possible." Hermione frowned.
"And there's something wrong with Quirrell - 90% of him is being instigated by others." Ivey said firmly.
"Didn't Harry see anyone else?" Ron asked suspiciously
"We are wizards, wizards! Do you think we have to face each other for everything? Even Muggles have phone booths-" Ivy said angrily
"What about the remaining ten percent?" Hermione said
"I'm schizophrenic - nine out of ten people who learn black magic have mental problems."
"To put it this way, I think Quirrell must be schizophrenic. He is always talking in a daze." Ron thought for a moment.
"Indeed" Harry also thought of Quirrell's various weird behaviors.
Quirrell's behavior is rather weird, and it's hard for Ivey to refute, "But this statement is contrary to our previous inference. His weird behavior is probably a disguise."
"Why do you think he was instigated by others?" Betty asked aloud.
"Because the logic is wrong. Quirrell can't even defeat Snape, let alone Dumbledore. If there wasn't someone behind him, Snape would have killed him long ago and he could have kept him jumping around for so long."
"But who could instruct a dark wizard like him?" she continued to ask.
"have no idea"
He didn't say it clearly. Instead, Harry became worried. Who could it be? Quirrell was already a very powerful dark wizard. If he could instigate such a person, could he be...
"And what Ron mentioned just now," Ivy interrupted his thoughts, "Harry, why is it always you?"
"What's always me?"
"It's you in the library, it's you in the Forbidden Forest, and it's still you this time. You always seem to show up there by chance." Hermione also joked.
"Yeah~ Harry, don't you find it strange? We are always together, but I have never encountered these things." Ron continued.
"What does this mean?" Harry was confused.
"It means someone wants you to know this"
"who?"
"have no idea"
"..." Harry was speechless, "How come these things have no beginning or end?"
"It's not time yet~" It's normal to not be able to figure it out. If Ivey hadn't seen it in his previous life, he wouldn't be able to figure it out either.
"The most urgent thing is to think about how to deal with punishment."
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Return to the Hufflepuff Lounge
"Are you ready?"
"Um"
"Let's go and venture into the Forbidden Forest." He waved his hand and set off with Betty.
It didn't take long for the two people, who were familiar with the road, to arrive at the edge of the Forbidden Forest. However, something happened in the middle. They met Filch on the road, but Ivy had the right to move freely, so he didn't say anything.
"Hagrid? What are you doing?"
Beside the hut, Hagrid was holding a lantern, carrying a hunting crossbow, and was followed by a dog. Looking at him fully armed, Ivy asked knowingly.
"Why are you two here?"
"Go to the Forbidden Forest to find something."
"What! Absolutely not! It's too dangerous, especially at night. There are all kinds of things in there now!"
"It's okay, let's just collect some herbs on the outside and not go deeper inside."
"That's also very dangerous! You should wait here for a while, Harry and the others will come too, let's all come together."
"Harry is coming?"
"Don't you know it yet? The punishment arranged by Professor McGonagall for Harry and the others is to patrol the Forbidden Forest with me."
"Isn't it so exciting! They must be very happy to hear the news," Ivey said gloatingly
"Haha - I'm also looking forward to their expressions"
"Okay, Hagrid, wait here while we go in first." Ivy took the opportunity to say.
"Okay, I'll wait here, you go ahead." Hagrid smiled and waved his hand.
Hagrid didn't react until their figures disappeared into the forest. He patted his head.
"Damn! Why did you let them go?"
So, Hagrid is not really smart.
"Haha - no wonder Harry can always come up with something like this." Betty also found it funny.
"Hagrid is like this"
Although summer is approaching, it is still relatively cold in the morning and night, and the surface of the Forbidden Forest is also covered with a layer of cold fog. It is still the same here, but due to the season, the branches and leaves are more lush than the last time I came, and the exposed roots on the ground are also
More.
"Here, put it on your body." Ivey took out a piece of yellow stem and broke it in half.
"Eagle Whistle!"
Betty took out her wand and cast magic. A green beam of light shot out of the wand and turned into a transparent owl. It flapped its wings and flew to the branches high in the sky.
The "Eagle Whistle Technique" detection magic can serve as a warning for the owner. If you are highly proficient, you can also share your vision.
"OK, everything is safe now"
The two began to work. Today they came here just for food. His magic soup base still lacked a few ingredients. In Ivey's expectation, the most perfect recipe was that except for bean paste and butter, all other ingredients would be replaced with herbs from the magic world.
.
"I'm pretty lucky. I've got a hundred herbs and a fragrant flower. With these two, I'm good." He was in a good mood, and the trip went smoothly.
"Gu Gu Gu——"
At this time, a warning suddenly came from the hawk whistle. Betty immediately started vision sharing.
"What's wrong?" Ivy asked
"Catman" Betty's pupils also become transparent
"What do the centaurs want from us?" he muttered.
"Do you need to be alert?"
"Wait and see, the centaurs probably won't take the initiative to harm the students of Hogwarts."
As the centaurs continued to approach, Ivey also heard the sound of horse hooves. It was very faint, and it was hard to imagine that such a huge creature could run so quietly.
Not long after, three centaurs appeared in front of them.
"Hello, Mr. Shafiq, and Miss Ethel, I'm Ronan."
This is a very tall centaur, about the same height as a troll. Above the waist, he has half the body of a human, with red hair and beard, and looks very rough. Below the waist, he has the body of a horse, and the whole body is covered with shiny brown-red hair.
, even the tail was no exception. When it came in front of the two people, it stretched out its right hand and stared at them.
"Hello, Ronan" Ivy shook his hand and asked, "Are you here to see us?"
"Yes, Mr. Shafik. Under the orders of the high priest, we invite you to go to the land of the centaurs." Ronan stated his intention.
"The great centaur priest wants to see me? Why?"
"We are just following orders. As for the reason, we don't know."
"Is that so-" Ivey hesitated, thinking about whether there would be any risks.
Perhaps seeing Ivey's concerns, Ronan said, "Mr. Shafik, we have coexisted peacefully with Hogwarts for decades. Please believe in our sincerity."
"Betty, what do you think?" He asked Betty
"It shouldn't be a big problem, you can make the decision."
"Okay. Mr. Ronan, thank you to the high priest for your kindness, and I have to ask you to show us the way." Ivey decided to go and have a look.
"Okay, come with us, I will try to slow down as much as possible." Ronan led the two of them towards the depths of the Forbidden Forest.