Ravenclaw's Blue Gem

Zoe saw Alice walk up to Neville, looking expectantly in his pocket, as if waiting for Neville to take out the bubble gum she wanted from her pocket.But she waited for a while before Neville fulfilled her wish, so she carefully stretched out her hand to take it by herself, but her eyes were always on Neville’s expression, as if Neville would retract her hand as soon as she frowned. .

Just as Neville put his father on the bed, Frank leaned on the pillow and looked at the ceiling without moving.He sadly wanted to tell his mother that she could not get what she wanted, but couldn't speak.A hand stretched out to him, and a few pieces of Super Bubble Gum lay in his palm.

"Thank you." Neville's voice was so subtle that he couldn't hear him.He handed the candy to Alice, who grabbed the candy with excitement and immediately peeled one, regardless of the candy itself rolling on the ground, staring at the colorful wrapping paper.

It took a while for Alice to notice the existence of Zoe. She suddenly became vigilant and panicked to hide under the bed. Neville wanted to stop her overreaction, but she struggled as if she had gone violently.Neville could only hug Alice's waist tightly, comforting her while protecting her head from hitting the edge of the bed.

Zoe was at a loss, but she stepped back subconsciously, trying to get out of Alice's vision.This is very useful. Detecting the disappearance of Zoe's breath, Alice's loss of control is also under control. She panted and hid in Neville's arms, clutching Neville's robe helplessly.

Even with such a big movement, Frank remained motionless, lying on the bed as if he had been cast a petrification spell."I'm sorry." Zoe squeezed out a few words to Mrs. Longbottom next to him.

"She doesn't know you, because you suddenly appeared here, so she was so wary of you." Mrs. Longbottom said.

Zoe shook his head: "It's not just that, she is very scared of me, very scared. It's because of my face." She touched her face, even a familiar person may admit mistakes if she doesn't pay attention. "Because my face looks like that person."

"Perhaps. I should be happy that they can still react to something, or should I worry that they haven't been able to get out of the shadows so far." Mrs. Longbottom frowned, "but these are for protection. The cost of battle, I believe if they are given a chance to choose, they will still step on the battlefield."

"It is indeed painful to pay such expensive sacrifices and costs, but there are things that are worth sacrificing life to protect, aren't they?" Mrs. Longbottom said firmly. "As Dumbledore called, we may not be able to stop the devil from returning. War is set off once, but we have the responsibility to take up the wand and resist to the end. Even the oncoming tyranny and death should not destroy our determination. This is also the responsibility of every Longbottom."

"What's the point of protecting people you don't know? Your son and daughter-in-law sacrificed everything, but now? How many people remember them besides you, and how many people will thank them?"

"Because the outcome of the battle is closely related to each of us, no one can escape. We are fighting for others as well as for our own future. We do what we can to do justice, and we help others, and we will also get others' help. Help. Countless people died in the last war. Some of them were colleagues of Frank and Alice, some were just Muggle-born wizards who didn't want to be involved in the war but were targeted, and there were even many Muggles who didn’t know the truth. They were killed in the circumstances. Anyway, my family members returned home alive. Compared to those who couldn’t even find their bodies, we can still meet them now.”

"If we don't protect and turn a blind eye to the death of people we don't know, who can comfort us who are heartbroken when people we value also encounter it?" Mrs. Longbottom looked at Zoe as if asking silently. , It's just that Zoe can't give her an answer that she agrees with now.

Daisy opened the curtain and walked in, holding candy in her hand, and behind her was a female therapist in a green robe.Daisy raised her eyes and looked at Zoe: "Granger is waiting for you in the tea room on the sixth floor." After saying that, she left her alone and went straight to Alice.Zoe noticed that she was a little clumsy when she "talked" to Alice, as if she wanted to have a good relationship but couldn't do it well, but Alice was very close to her.

It is no longer necessary to stay here.Zoe said goodbye to them and left the fifth floor with Doris.

Chapter 87 Tutorial

After visiting Mr. Weasley, Zoe and Hermione took the Cavalier Bus back to Hogwarts.The Christmas dinner is as rich and delicious as ever, even if not many people enjoy it, the elves still try their best to prepare a lot of delicious food.The absence of Umbridge on the table was also a great comfort to Zoe.

She didn't tell anyone about her experience at St Mungo's Hospital for Magical Injuries, and even Hermione, Zoe was not going to reveal the privacy of Longbottom's home to her.But when she was chewing on the small sausage, Mrs. Longbottom's words popped out of her mind for no reason. She took a peek at Hermione who was immersed in the meal. If it were Hermione, she would be willing to fight to protect others.

But when I think of people like Umbridge among the people who need "protection", some may not be so excessive, but she has been gossiping behind her back in the past. The alienated eyes and repelling words are as sharp as a sword. Why does she fight for the future of these people?Even she did not like the so-called future described by Voldemort.

Time has never stopped flowing because of anything, but the holiday seems to have been taken away from it for a few days, and it flies very quickly.When the quiet castle gradually became lively again, the excited students loudly shared with their friends the interesting things they had encountered during the vacation, and the second semester began.

Zoe regretted to find that she had become busier, and even had no chance to spend time with Hermione.In a few months, I will face the OWLs exam. The professors will give out more homework than the last semester every day, as if they are all regarded as paper production machines.Although they would meet to go to the library, they all did their homework in silence. The most conversation was probably the exchange of opinions on each other's papers.

It's not that there are no good things. Doris will not run to her now if there is nothing to do. Although she will still say hello when meeting, it seems that Doris is still considering some things, and she has a lot of concerns about her.Zoe didn't feel so sad. Although she wouldn't really hate Doris, that kind of over-enthusiastic self-acquaintance was really too tired for her.So even if only a few more words with Doris would dispel her suspicion, Zoe chose not to say anything.

There is another thing that makes Zoe happy. Umbridge looks completely bored with her.She no longer asks Zoe to go to her office to torture her every day, but devote herself wholeheartedly to find out the mysterious organization hidden under her nose-that is, DA.But because of the mystery of the responsive house, she has no clues. She can only stare suspiciously at every student who passes her, as if trying to get her gaze into other people's minds.Zoe felt that if it weren't for Umbridge, she would have searched every student's brain.

Thinking of Panthera, Zoe couldn't think of anyone who would let her peek into her thoughts.The reputation of Shen Shen Dian Nian has always been bad. To some extent, it belongs to a kind of black magic, and it is also a kind of black magic that is more difficult to learn.It is impossible for Zoe to talk to someone else without risking being mistaken for a dark wizard.

Max is a good practice target, and is also responsible for helping Zoe correct those wrong methods.She can now occasionally break through Max's protection and spy on certain emotions on the surface.Max said that Zoe is just getting started now and needs more practice, but she can't find more "volunteers."

If you go to Hermione... "Oh my God, Zoe! What did you just say? Are you learning black magic! Where did you learn it? Have you mentioned it to Professor Dumbledore? Don't take it seriously. , Black magic is very dangerous, it will affect your spirit! Are you the one who forgot the black wizard who attacked the elf before? He learned about black magic—"Thinking of this, Zoe is reluctant to find Hermione.

But if you go to Luna... "What? Do you want to get into my brain and explore the memory, Zoe? Okay, I have no problem. But you can help me remember my inspiration detector was left at home by me Where is it? It’s the one with the metal detector pin painted pink. Then can you help me find out if there are really a few Nat's coins under the cabinet? It seems that I accidentally fell in—" There is always a subtle frustration of "do you have any misunderstandings about the mantra of sedentary recitation".

There are others, such as Padma or Draco, who can't get any good results.But if Zoe wants to spy on others' privacy without saying hello, she resists this approach.Until now, she only has Max as a practice object.

If the peers can't do it, will the professors agree?She happened to be going to Professor Snape's office tonight. Snape suspended the tuition on Monday and said that something was wrong.Zoe has to go to the office.Bring back the potion equipment I took with me last time.

The office is locked, but Zoe has the key.This special treatment is probably the only one in Hogwarts, and Zoe also cherishes Snape's trust in her.She had just inserted the key into the keyhole and turned it less than half a turn when she suddenly heard the sound of something hitting an object in the room.

Someone sneaked into Professor Snape's office?Zoe frowned. Snape is a potions professor. There are always many materials in his office. Some materials are rare and precious, and if they are stolen, they can get a lot of money.It’s just that Zoe is not that worried. Snape’s material cabinet (the one that holds the most valuable materials) has been cursed, and it takes a lot of work to open it. If you want to open it roughly, An alarm will be triggered.

Zoe drew out his wand, turned the key slowly, took a deep breath and opened the door, pointed the wand inside, and then stared in surprise.Harry knelt on the ground, panting, holding a wand in his hand, and Snape leaned against the edge of the table (the previous sound should have been from him), rubbing his hands expressionlessly, with a clear line on it. Red marks.

"I said that classes were closed today, Siegel. Explain why you are here." Snape looked at her.

The scene in the office looked like Snape finally couldn't help being dissatisfied with Harry and was punishing him.Harry's face was pale, sweaty, and a little trembling."Uh, professor, if I accidentally ran into a scene that I shouldn’t ran into, I can help you lock the door." Zoe said quickly, "Of course, I’ll pretend that I didn’t see anything. I just came to fetch me and forgot to bring Walking potions class equipment.” Although the relationship with Harry has eased, if she chooses the side, she will stand on Snape's side 100%.Professor Snape must punish Harina because he did something wrong, Zoe turned his face away from seeing Harry, thinking eccentrically.

"Come in." A touch of helplessness appeared on Snape's stiff face, which was fleeting."Remember to lock the door after you get your things, and don't tell anyone else about it." After Zoe entered the door, he looked in Harry's direction again, "Do you think I'm being rough with Potter?"

"Of course I didn't think about it that way." Zoe lied, but no matter how she looked at it, the situation was like Snape said.You can’t blame others either. Zoe had long learned from Hermione’s five-year-old hatred between Snape and Harry. From the day Harry entered Hogwarts, he and Snape He has already ended his enemies.Snape's proud restraint disappeared every time he faced Harry.

"Then don't make that suspicious face." Snape raised his chin. "I'm teaching this idiot to learn Occlumency."

Harry stared at him fiercely: "Is it because I want you to read my thoughts? It's like I want to learn under your hands, why can't Professor Dumbledore teach me? "

"The principal is very busy. He is not your elf on call. If it weren't for the principal's request, I wouldn't want to teach you, let alone see you on occasions other than class. I am now wasting my personal life. Time to teach you, I hope your learning ability can be as strong as your arrogance." This is the first time that Zoe has seen Snape with his whole body stabbed, although he hasn't spoken much since before. You are polite, but such obvious hostility is rare.

"I worked hard! But you can't ask me to do my best all at once!" Harry shouted angrily, "You suddenly invaded my mind, I'm not ready yet!"

"The enemy won't wait for you to come to you with a magic wand when you are ready. Do you think you are playing a game in a gamer family? You play mother and the dark king plays father. He will greet you before he is ready to invade your mind? Snape looked at Harry contemptuously, then raised his wand, "Stand up, Potter. The first time was not too bad, but it took too long, and we have to do it again."

Harry stood up stubbornly, seeing that he didn't want to show weakness in front of Snape at all. He glared at Snape viciously. If it weren't for not being able to do it, he would probably want to kill Snape.

Zoe didn't want to watch the two gunpowder kegs that were about to explode, let alone ask if Snape could instruct her in her panic.The moment she hurriedly closed the door, Snape's emotionless "sentimentality" was also locked up with a snap.

Chapter 88 Prison Break

On the way back to the lounge, Zoe recalled the scene he saw in the office.The disgust of the two people is sincere and sincere. It is possible that such two enemies can come together. There must be some key event that cannot be ignored.She remembered that Hermione had told her about Harry's strange experience, that the boy had had dreams that weren't his own, and Zoe couldn't take this situation as a coincidence.

Occlumency is a technique used to isolate others from prying eyes and avoid the leakage of thoughts. If Harry has to learn such a technique, does it mean that if he can see Voldemort's thoughts, then Voldemort can also see him?In this way, learning Occlumency will be put on the agenda as an important means. This is a necessary means for keeping secret, so it makes sense to think so.

But if Harry can see a lot of intelligence from Voldemort's perspective, what can Voldemort get from such a student?Max will cling to Zoe, because Zoe is an important prop indispensable to achieve her goals, so what does Harry represent to Voldemort?

An enemy who caused him to lose everything?An opponent that must be eliminated?Harry was just a fifth grade student.Voldemort had to face many enemies more threatening than him, and those people were also experienced adult wizards.Do you want to control Harry to murder some people, such as Dumbledore?

Zoe returned to the lounge, some people were warming up the fire, and a few students were immersed in homework. The students of Ravenclaw College were often more enthusiastic about learning than the students of the other three colleges. Great wizards, but many became nerds who only read books.

She was still thinking about the connection between Harry, Voldemort, and Dumbledore. Although she believed that Dumbledore would not follow this simple trick, she couldn't help but worry.Zoe got into the dormitory, it was time to rest, she might try to get some information from Max.

Feeling someone blocking her bed, Zoe knew it must be Luna, and was about to make her stand up a bit, but when she looked up, she found Luna bent over, not knowing what she was doing.

"What's the matter?" Faced with Zoe's question, Luna said in her ethereal voice with a little gloomy (Zoe thought she had heard it wrong)."It's gone... It's gone..."

"Huh? Is there something missing?" Zoe put on Luna's shoulders. This girl's loss would appear from time to time. Now the attitude of other students towards her is more respectful than wanton. bully.But if Luna can't stand it, she will lose things, and Zoe can only ask if she can find it with her.

"I can't find it... It's gone... Do you want to find it for me..." Luna deliberately stretched her voice like an act, and Zoe sighed."What's wrong with you? It's weird today." Zoe tried to pull Luna up without much effort. Luna straightened herself up, but her head was still deeply lowered, which was strange.

"Then, help me find it." Luna quickly turned around, grabbing Zoe's shoulder and raising her head, "My head is gone!"

Zoe was stunned. The part above Luna's neck disappeared. It looked like an upright headless female corpse. This situation was really weird. It matched the contrast of light and darkness projected by the oil lamp in the bedroom. Brusque.

"How do you talk?" The two were silent for a long time, and Zoe squeezed such a sentence from his mouth.Luna let go of Zoe's shoulders as if frustrated."Your reaction is so strange!" she grumbled dissatisfiedly.

"Are you an invisibility curse?" Zoe tentatively touched the place where Luna disappeared above her neck, still can feel the outline of her head, "Huh? What is this?" She followed Luna's head. It looks like a hat with feathers on it.

"I scared five people today, even Ginny was shocked when she saw me like this. How come it won't work for you?" Zoe really didn't want to tell her that it was not because she was not scared, but because she was too scared. Instead, she calmed down. For the sake of her own image, let's continue to misunderstand Luna.

"Your neck is too clean, not too scary, next time you can try to get some'bloodstain' on it." Zoe quietly moved away from Luna, "Can you remove this prank effect first? I don’t know where you are looking now."