Ravenclaw's Blue Gem

Even if this person is Dumbledore’s blood relatives, even if she still doesn’t know what kind of contradiction occurred between the two Dumbledore brothers, but when she heard Aberforth easily say the unfair evaluation Zoe still couldn’t bear the sudden anger that broke out in her heart, even though she knew that Dumbledore must have hidden something from her, but that person was the one who sheltered her when she was most desperate, and the reason why she was able to live in peace The biggest support now.

Even though Dumbledore was a heinous party in the past, to Zoe he was just a lonely, loving and wise old man, even though she complained countless times that he was not candid with her, but that kind of bad talk can only be For her, not a so-called family member who has been absent from him for so many years.

"Take your words back, sir!" she cried furiously, but she was still sensible and did not take out her wand.Aberforth looked at her in amazement, and had a new understanding of this girl who had always been cautious.

"I won't take my words back." In the end, he slammed his fist heavily on the table and made a very dull sound. "But I am willing to apologize for speaking badly about him in front of you."

Zoe can't accept this result, but she can also see that this is Aberforth's biggest concession at the moment, and she is not here to quarrel with Aberforth. That will only make her hope of achieving her goal even slimmer. .

Chapter 48 Merry Christmas

Both of them restrained themselves from letting the situation worsen: "Mr. Aberforth, in fact, I have something to ask you today." Zoe's eyes followed the lines on the wooden table, but they just didn't. Looking at the eyes of the old man, she probably already realized that this time she probably didn't get any good results.

"I am listening."

"I want you to write a letter from Dumbledore to Dumbledore, or to meet him on Christmas Day and have a meal together..." Zoe bowed his head towards the old man and said sincerely, "No matter you What do you think of your brother, but I can be sure that he really cherishes you, and I implore you to give him another chance, at least face to face and listen to what he says."

"Send a letter? This is also a good way. I should really send him a roaring letter every year, or add something bad to the letter..." Aberforth hummed, "As for sitting at a table in harmony with him. Eat before? It’s impossible! You can say this only because you never know what happened."

"Yes, I really don't know what happened, I don't know why you hate him so much. But for such a long time to be alone, isn't it the greatest punishment for a person? You still want to continue torturing him How long, how long does it make him suffer?"

"Until I really forgive him or I die." Aberforth didn't show mercy at all. "Furthermore, I still won't change my opinion. You said my brother values ​​me. What basis do you have? Did he show pain in front of you, and cried and confessed everything he did? You only beautify him because you are close to him. As far as I know, my brother is just a bastard who loves power, even if he does Some major events were just for what he wanted, and everything he sacrificed could no longer be restored."

The old man’s categorical words made Zoe unable to talk about it. She still believed in Dumbledore’s personality, but you must know that she did not know anything about what happened in the past. This is why Aberforth’s words are so affirmative. He was right. For him, there is enough reliable evidence to support his statement, and what Zoe can use as a weapon is only the small gifts, time spent with her and a little intuition that Dumbledore has given her.

But even if it is to ask Dumbledore, it is impossible to get an answer. How can Dumbledore, who has to hide everything closely related to Zoe, reveal his private affairs?He didn't even talk about why the bridge of his nose was interrupted.

But she didn't think Aberforth's statement was correct, at least as far as she got along with Dumbledore now, Dumbledore was definitely not the kind of person Aberforth said."The time we spend together is not a lie" Hermione yelled at her once, and became a support for her to keep calm in this confrontation.

"I will come again, and I will never give up until you promise to meet him." Zoe said stubbornly, knowing that nothing makes sense this time, so he turned to leave.

"Wait." Aberforth stopped her, and asked calmly under her suspicious gaze, "Who else is in that picture? Is it the only two of us?"

Zoe didn’t know why he asked this. He thought about it and said honestly, “No, there’s a little blond girl. There are always three people in that photo, it looks like a family member...” She suddenly What came to mind, "Who is that girl?"

"She's not someone, let's go." Aberforth refused her directly, "Don't come again next time. The child ran to a place like Pig's Head Bar and be careful one day he was abducted by a bad guy."

"I'm not a kid!" Zoe yelled, and Aberforth remembered something before leaving and stopped her.

He pointed to a wooden box at the corner of the bed: "Here, your box of Butterbeer, pay the money, take it with you."

*****

Until Zoe left with a case of beer angrily (because she felt somewhat blackmailed by Aberforth), Aberforth sat in bed for a long time.He was surprised that someone would be willing to do this for Dumbledore. He didn't hate Zoe, on the contrary he appreciated it.But this is two things that he agreed to Zoe's request.

But Zoe obviously got something wrong. For example, although he and Dumbledore are almost in a state of severed relationship, they are not completely unconnected. On the contrary, the contact between them is more frequent than most people think, and he will count. Ten years of being the owner of the Pig’s Head was only because of Dumbledore’s request.

If it’s just a shared career exchange, they would never lack, but Aberforth did not lie to Zoe either, let him cross the line of official business, not as a companion but as a family member. Dumbledore, he couldn't do it.Since Ariana's death, he and Dumbledore have completely drawn a line.

No, more strictly speaking, since Dumbledore and Grindelwald became involved, the conflict between their brothers became more and more irreconcilable, until the death of their sister was the final tipping point, and Aberforth interrupted The bridge of Dumbledore's nose absolutely severed him.

"'I won't give up...' Humph, it's so nice to say." Aberforth's tone unconsciously brought a smile to him, and Zoe's back made him occasionally recall the shadow of the old man. , She also has blue eyes very similar to them.

He takes out a notebook and writes and draws on it. If the kid is really so stubborn, don’t blame him for making a profit this way. You must know that a box of Butterbeer is sold, but it can make a lot of money. Long's profit.

*****

Early on Christmas morning, Zoe woke up very early. She was careful not to wake Luna and left the bedroom.The lounge is empty. Even at this time, there is no shortage of Ravenclaw students in the lounge. It’s just that most people choose to take time off and go home during the Christmas holidays, and few people stay.

Outside the window was a plain white, snow flakes.She tightened her robes and tried to keep the cold wind from coming in through her clothes.She crossed the unmanned corridor, walked up the stairs, came to the stone statue, gave an order to the stone statue, and followed the long ladder to the headmaster's office.

"Merry Christmas, Dumbledore."

"Merry Christmas, Zoe."

As always, they exchanged gifts, just like a tacit understanding. Usually Zoe would give Dumbledore some fabrics. Her craftsmanship is not very good, and she can only knit small things, and the shape is usually very rough, but Dumbledore is not They accepted them without exception, and would use them frequently, which comforted Zoe.

According to what Dumbledore said this year, she gave him a pair of woolen socks, "Is something simple like this all right?" Zoe asked him when delivering the gift."Enough, let's just say that I hope you will give me a pair of woolen socks every year in the future, because everyone likes to give me difficult books, but no one gives them." Dumbledore gave it. Her chocolate frog candies are the most common candies that can be found everywhere, but they are also gifts that Zoe insists on asking for every year.

Of course, not all gifts are like this every year. Sometimes the types of gifts will change, but they are usually small things that two people think can be used as gifts. Valuable gifts are not on the list of choices of these two people. None of them lack money.

Leaving the principal's room, Zoe felt much more refreshed, and the dizziness caused by the early wake-up had already disappeared because of the cold air.She went back to Ravenclaw's lounge, and when she entered the bedroom, she saw Luna also getting up and unpacking her parcel enthusiastically.

"Merry Christmas, Zoe."

"Merry Christmas, Luna."

They exchanged gifts. Luna's gifts are always weird. It is quite natural to know that she exchanged a warning badge for two hours of Zoe last year.This year, a piece of light and transparent cloth was sent to her home. "It is woven with fairy wings! It is said that through it you can see mysterious sights that are invisible to the naked eye. Dad is really great!"

Zoe had to have reservations, because it didn't look like a fairy feather from the feel. The fairy feather should be smoother and thinner, but the cloth was a bit too rough.If Mr. Lovegood was not deceived, then he lied.

She and Luna shared some food sent from her home with the butter beer that Zoe brought back from the Pig's Head that day, and happily ate and drank.Luna happily talked about the reply her father had sent her, saying that her father was also very happy that she could meet good friends here, and that she hoped that Zoe would go to her house during his vacation.

After eating (of course they have to save some stomachs to prepare for a very hearty meal today), Zoe happily unpacked the gift from the Malfoys to her, and the gift from the couple was spent as always A lot of money, but it is really considering her sincerely.

She left the Ravenclaw Tower again and met Draco in the lobby who was eating. He was still sitting next to Gore and Crab, and a Slytherin girl she didn’t know, although Zoe could see her occasionally Walk with Draco.

"Merry Christmas, Zoe."

"Merry Christmas, Draco."

After saying hello to Draco, she just nodded to the two big boys because of her unfamiliarity. To the Slytherin girl she didn’t know, Draco offered to introduce: "She’s Pansy Parkinson . Pansy, she is Zoe, Zoe Siegel."

Pansy didn't have much interest in her, and so did Zoe, but the two asked each other.She declined Draco's invitation to sit down and have something to eat, chatted with him about the big bag of butterscotch that Mrs. Narcissa had sent them, and waved goodbye.

She thought that she should walk to the eighth floor, maybe she could directly hit Hermione, especially after she saw two senior students in the corner with me and me, she instantly thought of if they were standing there. What kind of picture it would be, blushing and quickly walked away.

At the corner of the third floor, she almost ran into a student. After subconsciously stepping back, she found that it was Padma. She should be looking for someone. After seeing that the person on the other side was Zoe, she was obviously panic again.

"Holy, Merry Christmas, Zoe..." She stopped talking, seeming to wince.

"Merry Christmas, Padma." Zoe was more natural.

They stood silently on the spot, silent lingering between the two of them, "That..." The voices of the two of them sounded at the same time, and Padma hurriedly waved his hand, motioning Zoe to speak first.

"You don't have to be so careful, Padma, I don't mean to blame you." Zoe said, "And the reason why that matter is so big, I am not at all responsible... we are just like each other. Exposed, can you?"

Padma was silent for a while, finally showing a relieved smile and nodding.

Zoe also laughed, and stretched out his hand first: "Padma, can you make friends with me?"

"My pleasure, Zoe."

"What are you looking at here sneakily?" A majestic female voice rang from behind, and Zoe was so scared that his heart flew out of his chest. He looked back with a guilty conscience and found that Marguerite was half funny and half funny. He looked at her jokingly.

"Professor Margaret!" Zoe exclaimed dissatisfiedly.

"I told you to call me Meg when no one is there, Zoe." Margaret smiled, a little nostalgic. "Really, has the Gryffindor corner been enchanted? How can it always Caught Siegel here."