Harry Potter’s Book of Sin
Chapter 663: The Blooming Old Rose
The fireworks incident of the Weasley brothers is actually not a major event.Although it was a little fun after all, Ron was taken to the Forbidden Forest and strolled around, but it was actually a riot of this degree.
But early the next morning, the gate of Hogwarts Castle did not open as usual, which caused many students to have doubts.
In the end, the door was opened by Professor McGonagall himself—no way, except that Filch, the janitor, had the door key in his hand, only on the wall of the principal's room.But when everyone tried to find Filch, who was dereliction of duty, they found that this guy didn't know where he went at night, and no one found him for a while.
Without a gatekeeper, the school will naturally run as usual.Under the instruction of Professor McGonagall, breakfast was set up in the auditorium as usual, so that the students began to eat as usual.As for finding Filch, of course it was all left to the professors.
Fortunately, today is Sunday, and Hogwarts still has enough manpower and spare energy to find such a dumb cannon janitor who has disappeared inexplicably.
To be honest, it’s still a bit difficult to find someone in Hogwarts Castle. Even if there is a magic item like the "Live Point Map", you may not be able to quickly find the one you need from the dense handwriting. .
Of course, the matter of finding someone has nothing to do with Maca. Recently, his task is to work closely with the staff of the International Wizarding Federation to complete the final preparations for the event.
At this moment, Maca had just come from the side hall, planning to eat something to fill his stomach in the auditorium, and then take a trip to the Ministry of Magic on this precious Sunday.
He had heard about the fireworks incident and the disappearance of the gatekeeper, but now Hogwarts is not dangerous, so he basically doesn't care about this little thing.Right now he is sitting on the staff seat, picking up a fork to add food to his plate, intending to comfort his empty stomach!
"...It seems that everyone has had a good time during this period?" He stuffed half a roast sausage in his mouth, and looked at the four deans' tables below. "Fred and George are also really good I can toss, and I don’t forget to cause some trouble to the school after graduation."
Just as he was chewing food and casually watching the peaceful scene in the auditorium, the door of the auditorium was suddenly opened.And then, a person looks like a dog... Well, I mean, the old man in a suit and leather shoes walked into it solemnly.
The old man had mottled black hair that was obviously not dyed at home, and there were some signs of baldness, but his head was shiny with shoddy hair oil.The hair that originally seemed to be shoulder-length long was pulled back and tied up by him. At first glance, it looked quite a bit.
The style of the tuxedo on him is very old, because it was washed too many times and even faded, but he still meticulously ironed and trimmed it on his body, and he couldn’t even find a bouncing thread. .
Only the bow tie on his collar was very strange. The flamboyant polka dot print and the oversized model completely destroyed the outfit that was barely visible.At a glance, others thought it was a Muggle actor preparing to perform a comedy on stage!
However, even if it was a big change in his dress, it did not change his appearance.Everyone in the auditorium recognized the true identity of this "old man" at a glance.
"... Filch?"
When the other party was still looking inside the auditorium at the door, and seemed to be looking for someone, somebody murmured first, breaking the weird atmosphere of sudden silence.Then, the entire auditorium buzzed all of a sudden, and the little wizards scrambled to discuss this rare spectacle.
"This old man... what are you going to do?"
Even Maca, at this moment, is still confused.Although he could tell that Filch's eyes were a bit wrong,
"Filch!"
There were not a few professors on the faculty seat at this time, because several of them were entrusted by Professor McGonagall and took the house elves to search around the castle.
But now it seems that Filch didn't seem to stay in the castle, but went out overnight.Otherwise, let alone the professors searching, even if the elves are only allowed to stroll around, the old man can be found quickly.
"Where did you go last night? The duty Hogwarts gave you is..." Professor McGonagall called him first, and then wanted to ask on the spot, but soon she found that Filch's attention was fundamental Not on her side, "Filch? What's the matter with you?"
Professor McGonagall's words hadn't landed yet, but seeing Filch as if he had found a certain goal, he walked quickly to a certain position on the Gryffindor long table.If he ignores his weird appearance, just this step will still bring a sense of reservedness and calmness that has seen a ghost.
This strange feeling made the little wizards look at him one after another, to see what he wanted to do.
However, when Filch walked steadily to the middle of the long table, he suddenly knelt down at a figure sitting next to him, and then drew it out of his sleeve. A bright red flower.
"Oh...beautiful Miss Lavender Brown, you are as charming as this rose on the North Slope, making me awake all night... Oh! I think I have fallen in love with you deeply..." Sending the roses forward, she said loudly in that hoarse voice, "Excuse me, is it an honor for me to invite you to the sea of flowers on the northern slope?"
"Wow--"
In terms of the instinct to join in the fun, the little lions will not be inferior to any other group of people.As Filch’s confession of love he didn’t know where he learned from, completely frightened Lavender, a burst of cheers like a landslide and tsunami broke out on Gryffindor’s long table, and soon This led to the students of several other students.
To be honest, no one had expected Filch to make such a surprisingly good show beforehand, which could not help but make the whole auditorium boil.
Of course, the one who was most shocked at this time was undoubtedly Miss Lavender Brown, one of the parties involved.Before Filch appeared, she kept glaring at Ron, seeming to wonder why her "little tricks" didn't work!
Yes, after seeing the ecstasy in Slughorn's potions class that day, she immediately came up with the idea of this magical potion.In order to get her hands, she even went to Slughorn's office with every possible means, and stole the things carefully.
But who knows, destiny always likes to tease those who take it for granted, and Lavender Brown is one of its victims.
"……I went to see."
On the faculty seat, Maca said to Professor McGonagall, who was also wide-eyed, and then stood up and walked to the "confession scene" where his jaw dropped.
"Make a concession, get out of the way--"
He pushed aside the little wizards, came to Filch's side in everyone's sight, and patted him on the shoulder casually.This Filch was still half kneeling in front of Lavender, meaning that he would be indifferent if the other party did not agree.
"Filch? Hello—"
Maca took a few more shots. Seeing that he didn't react to his actions, he simply waved his hand, controlled his clothes with a Levitating Charm, and lifted him up.
"No, let me go... let me go! I want to invite the beautiful Miss Brown for a walk, and I want to give her the most romantic marriage proposal in a sea of flowers! I—"
"You better be quiet first!"
Maca shook his hand in front of his eyes, immediately letting him droop his eyelids, and the previous hoarse struggle also calmed down.After Maca checked him a little bit, the Levitating Charm was removed and he collapsed to the ground weakly.
"Mystery..." Maca was about to say casually about the source of Filch's symptoms, but after glancing at Lavender, he stopped talking, "Go back and eat! There is nothing to look at-Miss Brown , Come to my office after breakfast."
Like the previous fireworks incident, it’s not a big deal, but a student fascinated a dumb old man with ecstasy is not suitable for talking everywhere at the moment.The alchemy event is about to begin, and all bad influences must always be paid attention to.
Therefore, even if Lavender was asked to see him again afterwards, he said this rather quietly, and only Lavender and Hermione sitting next to him heard it.
Soon, after Maca took the semi-conscious Filch out of the auditorium and went straight to the school hospital, the farce finally settled down temporarily.Although there are still many students in the auditorium speculating in private, it is obviously not that easy to find the real answer.
On the other hand, if you have to say anything, Alexander and Ens are also the second cause of this farce.It's a pity that there are too many unexpected situations here, so the two of them don't even notice it.
As far as they are concerned, Neville, who eats a piece of fascination chocolate, is the most important observation target. As for Filch who inadvertently swallows a whole box of fascination chocolate, what does it have to do with them?
Throughout the breakfast time, the two of them focused on Neville's body. They kept paying attention, making the best preparations for them to try fortune chocolate.
Alexander confirmed the effect of Fu Ling Potion last night, and Neville's luck is absolutely unparalleled.Then, as long as there are no significant side effects after losing the effect, success is in sight.