I, Hogwarts Week Two

Chapter 175 The Penultimate Day of Christmas—The Lament of the Castle Ghosts

"What are you looking at?" Hannah was wearing a white nightgown and a brown cape.

There were strange patterns embroidered on it.

It is said that it is a kind of prayer totem of the wizards in South America.

Can bring good luck to the wearer.

"The Marauder's Map." The yellowed parchment was placed on Owen's lap.

It was marked with many names.

Hannah saw Owen at a glance, and her name.

"How amazing!" Her eyes widened. "Is this a map of the castle? Will everyone who enters the castle have their names marked on it?"

"Well—everyone."

"Really? Strange!" She suddenly seemed to have discovered something.There was a hint of doubt in the brown eyes, "Why didn't I see the fat monk's name on the map?"

"I still want to know what his name is!"

"Fat monk?" Owen was taken aback.Looking down at the map, sure enough, after searching around, none of the names of the ghosts in the castle appeared on the map.

"The magic of this name only works on living people? No—it should work on souls! The soul of Animagus will also be marked."

"But, fat monks and the others" Hannah asked suspiciously, isn't the ghost the soul of a wizard?
"The ghosts in the school are not the wizards who were alive." Owen's eyes lit up, and he immediately explained to Hannah: "The wizards have no connection with the current ghosts. They are just the nostalgia of the wizard in the past, a memory, and a love that cannot be let go. A life-long pain of regret. Most of them have never had complete memories of the past. Hundreds and thousands of years in Hogwarts have been spent in a blink of an eye. They cannot feel anything that happens in the outside world. Even what they know The identity of the wizard represented may be false."

"Only in this way can they continue to exist." Owen looked at Hannah, and said persuasively: "They are like a natural phenomenon, like the black lake of the castle and the Forbidden Forest."

"Souls will also age. If they are really the souls of wizards, then it is hard to believe that a person can stay in the castle for more than 1000 years or even longer, unable to do anything or feel anything. It is no wonder that such souls will not go crazy !"

As he spoke, Owen suddenly felt a chill in his back.

An idea suddenly occurred to him.
If the group of rambunctious and fiery Deathborns were really like the legends, their souls died and only their bodies lived, then they would not be marked on the Marauder's Map when they entered the castle!

Gubrai Fairy Fire.
He doesn't seem to know this magic!
If they met in the castle, he would at most block them, but not be able to kill them.

——Looking at Owen who was deep in thought, Hannah on the side did not speak any more. She just sat quietly and looked at him.

Let the time pass.

After a while, the boy came back to his senses after a long time, and he said with a smile, let himself go back to sleep.

And he also disappeared into the oak barrel heading to the dormitory.

the next day.

The sky is bright.

It's the penultimate day before Christmas.

Hogwarts has also begun to enter the festival celebration.Lights and small Christmas tree decorations are hung throughout the auditorium and corridors.

The old year is coming to an end.

Even the ghosts of the castle celebrate the day.

"Owen~Owen!"

"Come here you!"

In the auditorium, Owen had just sat down on his front feet.

Suddenly, two hurried figures rushed in front of him.

Before he could react, the two supported him, one on the left and one on the right, and then hurried out.

He was like a little chicken, held in the middle by the twins.

"What are you doing?" Owen struggled for a while, but George and Fred ignored him, but continued to support him and trot all the way.

"You'll find out later!"

Gemini did not speak in their glib tone, which was rare, but in a serious tone, as if something bad happened and disturbed.

Hearing the sound, Owen simply stopped struggling.

His gaze spread from the walls on both sides to the ceiling.

The pale fluorescent light illuminated the stone walls of the castle strangely.

The ceiling is very high, so high that the top is almost invisible, and their front is a luxurious marble staircase.

leads to the spiral staircase.

There are many escalating stairs in a mess, leading to various places in the main body of the castle.

At this moment, many young wizards were crowded at the narrow and long stairway, all of them raised their heads and quietly looked at the sky above the ceiling.The scene was silent and eerie.

"Is that~~ Peeves?"

Owen, in particular, wasn't so sure.

After getting closer, after seeing its wide face, big mouth, round eyes and strange clothes, he was sure that it was indeed Peeves.

Owen has never paid much attention to this "Soul Spirit" unique to Hogwarts.

In addition to the first half of the first year, it also provoked me a few times, and after being severely taught by him, it could only be created by the pressure of studying in the subconscious of Hogwarts little wizards for thousands of years. If you see him, you will take a detour!
Yes, study pressure.
Although it sounds ridiculous——the identity of Peeves' Sao Ling is indeed generally recognized by theorists.

He is not a ghost, but a psychic energy rather than a mark left by the deceased.

So it has some abilities that ghosts don't have.

For example, Peeves is actually physical and can pick up real-world objects.

That's why on Halloween, several toilets in the school were blown up!
Because that guy clogged up the toilet with a poop ball.
Just like the little wizard will be born silently after the collapse!
The little wizard, who has been oppressed for a long time and suppressed by the burden of study, has a common desire for thousands of years and finally gave birth to Peeves!

That is - causing trouble for Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry!
Or easy to understand point!It's like getting up and going to school every day. When I open my eyes, my first thought is whether there is a man from heaven who blows up the school!

This simple idea gradually converges into a reality under the influence of magic.

This is Peeves.

"What's going on?" Owen turned to look at the twins, only to find that their faces were also full of doubts.

After a while, Fred opened his mouth to explain: "No one knows what happened, it was very sudden."

"Yes!" George continued: "It chased the little wizard as usual, only this time, he bumped into Ron."

"I didn't do anything! I swear!"

Ron, who was standing on the spiral staircase on the second floor, heard the sound and immediately lowered his head and shouted loudly: "I just tried to cast the Patronus Charm to drive it away. We have done this before, and this is not the first time. "

Owen, whose feet touched the ground again, did not doubt Ron. As he said, it was not the first time that Peeves was expelled. This year, after most of the little wizards had mastered the Patronus Charm, Peeves' It's hard.

The vengeful little wizard vows to return all the humiliation he has suffered to Peeves.

And Peeves, who was led inwardly by the little wizard, finally ushered in a big explosion!
This is why the toilets at Hogwarts exploded.

"But everyone has seen it!" At this time, a young Slytherin wizard suddenly opened his mouth and said: "How many eyes are there in the portrait on the wall!"

"He's right." A tough voice came from a portrait, which was a full-body portrait of a knight, the famous Sir Cadogan in history.

Sir Cadogan was a member of the Knights of the Round Table.

Meet Merlin.

However, because this guy really liked to brag, Muggles all agreed that how could a person caressing like this be a member of the great Knights of the Round Table?So he was eliminated from that legendary story.

But in the wizarding world, everyone still knows his deeds.

Sir rode on his fat gray horse and said, "It's true that the little wizard unleashed a translucent, blurry canine creature that crashed into Peeves' body, and it became like this."

"Yo! Not bad, Ron, you can release the patron saint of the flesh." Owen raised his eyebrows, slightly raised the corners of his mouth, and said in a raised tone.

"Ahem! It's okay, it's just that I can barely see what kind of creature it is!" Ron stood on the stairs with his arms akimbo!He looked proud, but his tone pretended to be calm.

It’s just that the smile on that face can’t be concealed!
"Hmph! Weasley, you killed the ghost of the school, you executioner with blood on your hands!"

At this moment, a warlock with light blond hair and gray eyes squeezed out from the Slytherin crowd, with disdain and anger on his face.

Then he belittled and belittled the whole Gryffindor and said: "People in Gryffindor like to cover up criminals. No wonder the professors couldn't find the murderer Black! Ron Weasley, you should Sent to Azkaban like him."

"What the hell are you talking about! Malfoy, you deserve a beating again, don't you!"

Not to be outdone, Ron directly responded: "I don't know how many people your family has killed secretly. If I kill dark wizards like yours, I might even win a Merlin Medal!"

"Damn it Weasley, what did you say!" Malfoy was particularly angry today.

In other words, he was always angry.

The cooperation between Owen and Lucius does not allow Malfoy to wear a pair of pants with him, or with Harry.

This child, who was spoiled by his mother since he was a child, found out that his father paid more attention to Owen than himself, and he had a heart to eat Owen.

Especially since Lucius has been sending letters recently to warn him not to cause trouble with Owen or Harry recently.

But Draco didn't intend to abide by these letters, but was completely irritated by this somewhat humble letter.

"You're just a coward! Come out and challenge me if you dare!" Ron continued to yell. He hadn't beaten Malfoy in more than half a year, and his hands were already itchy!

"Damn it!" Draco, furious, drew out his wand, and was about to wrestle with Ron!
On the other side, Owen, who was about to watch the show, had already taken out melon seeds and peanuts from his pocket.

This guy Malfoy—has the rebellious period come?
After a few months of silence, is it going to start again?
but
let's hit!let's hit!
There hasn't been a fight in the castle for a long time, it's so boring! ! !
Just when Owen was going to watch the fire.

In the distance, another person suddenly appeared.

It's Harry.

He pushed Ron away, and towards Malfoy was a red curse!

"Sirius is not a murderer!" he roared, his face flushed.

After learning the truth, Harry's concern for Sirius increased exponentially.

Harry, who has been deeply engrossed in the beautiful tomorrow with the dog godfather, does not allow anyone to tarnish his godfather's reputation.

"Armor protection!"

After the college war for so long, Malfoy's strength has naturally increased. In addition, he has been guarding against Ron. Although Harry's shot was very sudden, he still made a quick defense.

The gray-blue iron armor resisted the curse.

"Why? So angry." He said with his trademark mocking tone and arrogant tone: "Sure enough, you Gryffindors are hiding that Blake, right! Ha! I want to tell my father, no—I Write a letter to the Ministry of Magic, ask the school board to expel you, and Dumbledore who is protecting you."

It may be that the depression of the past few months made him a little hysterical, but he actually spoke out what was in his heart.

"Wow! What a big ambition!" Owen stared at the noisy crowd with great interest.

And the twins behind him couldn't bear it anymore.

The kid opposite said Gryffindor to the left and Gryffindor to the right!
Is there really no one to bully them?
"He's just looking for a beating!"

"I think so too!"

After saying that, the two rushed up.

And the Slytherins beside Malfoy, seeing this, what else can they do!
Of course it was a fight!

Owen managed to reduce the college hatred, and it repeated in an instant, and the scene went out of control in the next second.

The jinx and the Defense Against the Dark Arts spell flew together, and everyone's faces were angry.

No matter how chaotic this small riot was, though.

Owen on the side was alone, and no one dared to provoke him.

And he drew out his wand and cast the Levitation Charm at Peeves floating in the air.

ε=(ο｀*))) Alas!
Obviously it was Peeves who was injured, but now no one cares about its life or death.

At this moment, the Sao Ling looked very much like those petrified people.

Its face was as pale as white paper, and the funny clothes it was wearing also lost its color. The whole portrait changed from a color photo to a black and white photo.

Even more worrying, it seems to have become a little more transparent.

It might be the enchanted fluorescent effect around it, it's too bright.It gives the illusion that the transparent ghost has become lighter.

However, due to his extraordinary ability to perceive magic, Owen knew that this was not an illusion, and that the fish floating in the air before him, as if dried in the sun, was indeed disappearing.But it disappears very slowly.

"Damn it! Turn off the lights for me!!!"

The flickering spell prevented Owen from observing the true appearance of Peeves' phantom body.

Light pollution is too serious.

Immediately, he suddenly raised his head and roared!
In an instant, the little wizards around him stopped subconsciously.The others were also confused and turned to look at him with a hint of awe.

"Go to the auditorium to fight!" He growled.

Then the vision returned to Peeves.

"Sigh~~~"

Suddenly, something strange caught his attention.

Peeves still has two cavities in his neck.
It was like being sucked by a vampire!

"This"

It is a spirit body, how can there be blood to suck.
unless! ! !

In an instant, Owen's pupils shrank slightly, and a rather bad premonition sprouted in his heart!

"What are you doing here?"

Next to the marble staircase in the foyer is Professor McGonagall's office. Her office is the closest to the spiral staircase.

At this time, Professor McGonagall was on the terrace on the second floor of the town, looking at the little wizards gathered at the stairs with a serious face.

It was because the students got angry after fighting again, and when Professor McGonagall was angry, suddenly the one floating in the air caught her attention.

"What's wrong with it?"

"What did you do?"

Owen rolled his eyes, condemning Professor Mewmew's suspicion!

"Professor, it may be dying. And"

Before he finished speaking, Malfoy in the crowd took the opportunity to say loudly: "Professor, it was Ron who killed Peeves. Everyone saw it."

"Ron?" Professor McGonagall nodded, with a suffocating serious look behind those square glasses.

Ron quickly retorted: "No, professor, you know, how many times have I expelled it, if I really have the ability to kill it. I mean it is possible, it may have died a long time ago."

"Lock the tongue and seal the throat."

Without raising his wand, Owen waved his hand and threw a 'shut up' spell at Malfoy.

Damn - interrupt your dad.

The dog thing really is floating!

The rebellious period has come!
"I think, something must have sneaked into the castle, professor!" His eyes had never been so serious.

"What?" Professor McGonagall, who was wearing a dark green robe, frowned slightly, then opened her right hand, and saw the floating soul slowly flying towards her.

Amazing magic skills.Owen said secretly in his heart.Professor McGonagall seems to have become stronger?

Peeves slowly floated over and stopped in front of her eyes.Professor McGonagall frowned slightly, a little unbelievable, because as Owen said, she also felt that the ghost that could only exist since the school was founded was disappearing.

Then she glanced at Owen and Malfoy and said: "Five points from Hufflepuff. Stop casting spells on your classmates, Mr. Sanchez!"

"Good professor, no problem professor!" Owen ignored the deducted five points.

Anyway, he will find a chance to deduct ten points from each of the other three houses.

Hufflepuff is guaranteed to be far ahead in house points.

"You can look at Peeves' neck!"

"Ok?"

With his instructions, Professor McGonagall looked sideways and saw the tooth hole on Peeves' neck!

"This-" She was shocked!

Then, as if realizing something, his face returned to normal.

"Mr. Sanchez, and—Mr. Ron Weasley, Harry, come with me!"

After finishing speaking, the professor controlled Peeves' floating body and walked upstairs.From the looks of it, the destination should be the principal's office.

Harry, who didn't know why, and Ron, who was entangled in his heart, reluctantly followed.

Owen's expression was serious.Not saying anything.

The little wizards on both sides dispersed, and after a while the professor led them to the end of the spiral staircase.

In front of a gleaming oak door.

"Owen Sanchez!"

"What's the matter?" Professor McGonagall suddenly called him, and Owen subconsciously agreed.

"No, I'm not calling you." Professor McGonagall said pretending to be serious.Behind her, the griffin-shaped brass door knocker slowly turned, and soon a staircase appeared in front of the three of them.

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Damn it, the password is my name! ! !

It's so funny!Headmaster Dumbledore!
Harry and Ron on both sides wanted to laugh, but in the sight of Owen's death, they could only hold back their faces until they blushed.

Inside the office.

The old headmaster was reading a letter carefully.

And not only him, but the portraits of the former male and female principals on the wall also focused on the letter.

It wasn't until Owen and the others walked in that they looked away, closing their eyes tightly one by one, pretending to be asleep.

Hearing the sound, the old headmaster gently put down the letter in his hand. Behind those half-moon eyes was a pair of wise and tired pupils.

"What happened? Minerva!"

"Look at this!" Professor McGonagall waved her right hand, and Peeves, who was floating behind her, slowly floated in front of Dumbledore.

"This--"

Dumbledore saw the cavities in Peeves' neck at a glance.

"Professor! I didn't do it, I just drove him away!" Seeing this, Ron hurriedly said.He didn't want to be expelled from school for this incident.

"I know it wasn't you Mr. Weasley," Dumbledore said calmly.

"The little wizard doesn't have such ability yet."

"Oh—really? That's great!" Ron patted his chest heartlessly, with a terrified expression.

"Professor, what's wrong with it?" Owen frowned and glanced at Ron with disdain.

You can't hear the good words, the principal is obviously mocking you!

"Its soul energy was sucked away."

"Soul energy? Being sucked away?" Owen rolled his eyes, "Like a dementor sucking a wizard's soul?"

"Although there are differences, they are probably not much different." The headmaster frowned slightly, just like Owen, a certain kind of ominous sprouted in his heart.

"But that's a spirit body! Even if wizards can disperse them, it would be unbelievable to draw out their soul energy." Owen's tone was obviously too high.

In his two lifetimes, he has never heard that there is magic or something that can extract soul energy in this world.

"No, it's not unbelievable. You are surrounded by such creatures." Professor Dumbledore said indifferently.

His eyes glanced slightly out of the window.

In the dark clouds, the beating black dots.

Hiding the most disgusting creatures for little wizards this year.

"You mean, a dementor?" Owen understood, and immediately laughed at that terrifying dark creature.

Yes, in the known wizarding world, the only thing that can directly absorb the soul of a wizard is the dementor.

Of course, alchemy is also possible, but it requires long-term preparation, and it cannot be done by reciting a spell.

———Well, speaking of reciting a spell, a spell that acts on the soul.

The Killing Curse definitely counts as one.

"No! It's not Dementors." Dumbledore's eyes were cold, "They are not interested in ghosts."

The professor's tone gradually became serious.

"It seems that someone deceased has sneaked into our castle!"

"deceased???"

"Professor McGonagall." Regardless of Owen's doubts, he turned to look at Professor McGonagall, "Let all the little wizards go to the auditorium, and the professors will thoroughly investigate the entire castle!"

(End of this chapter)