Harry Potter and the Burnt Badger

"Been put to the test.[Withstood many tests]"

“Mymindlaidtorest.[My heart gets a moment of rest]”

"I'monapsychoholiday! [I'm having a psychotic holiday]"[Note 1]

"..."

"You don't look very good, Munn. Did something happen?" Under the noise of the music on the stage, Violet had to try her best to get close to Munn's ear in order for Munn to hear clearly. Own voice "If you want, we can leave early. Anyway, Nash has found his cousin. Moreover, I will always think of those poor people who were hit by the Cruciatus Curse..."

Moon shook his head gently, then lowered his head and said in Violet's ear: "I'm fine, but recently... I haven't been feeling right. It would be good to listen to some music to relax."

"Really?" Violet looked at Munn's eyes with some worry. She always felt that Munn was obviously more tense and depressed than when he first came out today.

"Yeah." Moon nodded vigorously.

Anyway, just pretend he's on a psychotic vacation...

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[Note 1] The song is "PsychoHoliday", originally sung by Pentera [Pandora Band], it is a strong style of heavy metal music, book friends who like this style can listen to it, forget it if you don't like it, so as not to be disturbed. jpg

Chapter 23 Bulla Quill

The Weird Sisters' performance ended with a palm falling from the sky - no, it was a riveted leather jacket. As for the person who threw the leather jacket, there was no doubt that it was the band's drummer, Orsino Sluston.

It seemed that after leaving Hogwarts, he would at least have the opportunity to wear his favorite leather jacket every day without having to put on the school uniform robes.

For him, this should be considered a very good gain.

Although both the band and the audience were in great spirits during the performance.But after all, the previous raid by the dark wizard was not a nightmare, and some people were indeed injured in it. Reasonably, this show was just to help everyone vent their anger, and then it ended completely.The wizards who came to attend the gathering just went back to their homes. As for the time, it was actually not yet eight o'clock in the evening.

After bidding farewell to Angelina and Nash and making an appointment to see each other at Hogwarts in September, Moon and Violet also left the gathering.Because it was still early, Moon just took Violet and walked slowly along the Thames River for a while, then sent her home, and then wandered around the streets of the city for a while. .

Although the busy traffic on the street couldn't help him relax, it did keep him from thinking about those messy things, at least for a short period of time.

This is very helpful for him now.

What was not surprising at all was that, just as he secretly expected, the nightmare slipped into his mind again that night.

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The dark wizards swaggered into the gathering and even injured many people. In addition to the wizards who were hit by the Cruciatus Curse, there were also some wizards who were injured by explosion curses or sudden fires and are currently in hospital beds. Lying on top.This was obviously not something that could be dismissed lightly. On the next day, various newspapers published relevant news, and the "Daily Prophet" directly took out the front page headlines, which indignantly denounced the dark wizards. What you do.

At the same time, the Daily Prophet also included photos of the trial of the dark wizards in this news.In the picture, every dark wizard has a fanatical look on his face, and they all wear dark feather-patterned robes from the Crow Party.

At 12 Grimmauld Place, Harry, Ron and Hermione were playing with a strange thing together. According to Ron, it looked like a quill, but as long as you dare to write with it, Something that would immediately break out on his hands was something he had snuck out of Fred and George's room.

"It's not my fault. They ran downstairs first and snatched the cake from my hand!" Faced with Hermione's contempt, Ron was very dissatisfied. "Don't make it seem like it's my fault. I'm just Fighting back!"

"Then why did you only take one quill?" Harry asked, staring at the emerald green quill. He had to keep warning himself in his mind before he could restrain himself from writing a few words with the quill. word impulse.

Ron curled his lips, "There is nothing valuable in their house at all, at least I didn't find it. Only this quill was hidden in the cabinet, and it looks like it is worth some money."

Hermione sighed helplessly. Ron was probably so angry that he didn't seem to realize that this was clearly a trap by Fred and George.

"So you wrote with it?" Harry paid no attention to anything else. He focused almost all his curiosity and attention on this quill - a quill that would hurt people when writing, he still It’s the first time I’ve met.

"Yes - Hey, Harry, you can try it if you want." Ron raised his hand to Hermione without warning, indicating that she should not be in a hurry to scold him, "I wrote with it, I also developed bullae, but you see, nothing happened to my hands because the blisters would disappear on their own after about 10 minutes. In fact, it was only a little painful when they first appeared."

The best buddy knows how to make you fall into a big hole in a few sentences. Sure enough, after Ron finished speaking, Harry immediately grabbed the quill, and before Hermione could stop him, he was already He wrote his name on a piece of white paper.

"Ouch -" The next moment, Harry quickly threw away the quill again.

Because the bullae have started to grow out.

Hermione looked at her two good friends as if she had seen a ghost. She originally thought that she might as well take advantage of the opportunity (her parents wouldn't stop her from staying at a friend's house anyway), but Harry issued another I received an invitation, so came over to see Harry and Ron.But now?She seemed to be tormenting herself because she couldn't think about it.

Can anyone tell her whether she should be glaring at Ron or Harry right now?

Three seconds later, Hermione chose to be out of sight, out of mind. After letting out a dissatisfied snort, she lowered her head and continued to read the newspaper.

At this moment, another figure suddenly came down from upstairs and walked into the living room - Sirius, who had just woken up, was rubbing his eyes and yawning, looking like he was still awake even though he had slept until noon. Enough.

"Hey, Hermione and Ron, you're already here. Where are Hesper and Quaid? Are they going to be a little later? Oh, I'm sorry, I've been busy outside these days and I'm really tired."

He talked nonchalantly and fell into the soft sofa again. He also used his wand to get himself a bottle of beer. "So, what do you want to eat for lunch? I asked Kreacher to get it. Although it He's a nuisance, but he still has the skills of a house elf."

"Yes, Hesper and Quaid won't arrive until the afternoon -" Harry replied excitedly, not because Sirius woke up, but because he found that his hand really didn't hurt at all. Those fiery red bullae seemed to be fake.

But now he had the urge to pop all those blisters to see what was inside.

"Oh, oh, oh, Harry, what happened to your hand?" Sirius, who finally noticed Harry's abnormality, looked at him in astonishment.

"Don't be nervous, Sirius, it's just a prank prop." Harry shook the quill in his hand, but the next moment Sirius pulled the quill away with his wand.

"It's a bit fun. Let me try it. How do you do it? Do you want to write?"

Listening to Sirius' words that were so full of excitement that they were about to overflow, Hermione wished she had never been here.

It's so scary, just... so scary.

Hermione, who was at a loss for words, realized that she could never allow the situation to continue like this, so she immediately thought of an idea and deliberately shook the newspaper to attract Sirius' attention.

"Well...Sirius, the newspaper said that a group of dark wizards broke into a gathering yesterday and injured many people. Do you know about this?"

This trick was indeed effective. After hearing this, Sirius did not rush to write on the paper. Instead, he turned his head and looked over, "I know, those Crow Party people, Remus and I have been there for the past two days." I’m busy with this matter—to be precise, it’s something related.”

Hermione never expected that her simple casual question would lead to unexpected results.Harry and Ron immediately widened their eyes.

"Actually, it's nothing, because I have dealt with Remus and those werewolves, and when it comes to understanding those dark wizards, in fact, werewolves are no worse than Aurors, not to mention there are several werewolves who have joined now. Among the Auror team." Sirius said casually: "So Professor Dumbledore asked Remus and I to find those werewolves, and take them to several areas to do some searching and inquiring. Son."

"Of course, I can't tell you more specifically, but we also captured a group of dark wizards yesterday, but the number was slightly smaller."

"Oh, yes, and..." As he spoke, Sirius suddenly hesitated, as if he was thinking about something. It wasn't until he thought for a few seconds that he said in a deep voice: "Don't tell Hai this matter later. Sper and Quaid, the main thing is not to tell Moon for now, you know?”

The three Harrys looked at me and I looked at you, all with puzzled looks on their faces. Only Hermione quickly thought of something and pointed to the photo on the front page of the Daily Prophet, "Because Does this matter have something to do with the Crow Party?"

Sirius shook his head and then said: "In short... don't tell Munn about this yet. I don't know much about it, but according to Professor Dumbledore, let Munn rest first."

Sirius's words undoubtedly made Harry and the three of them even more confused - rest?What's the meaning?Does Moon have any special tasks recently?

But it was obvious from Sirius's appearance that he probably didn't want to push this topic further, so the three of them did not continue to pursue the matter further.

Well, the more important reason is that Sirius also followed Harry's previous example and wrote his name on a piece of useless paper on the coffee table.

then……

"Ouch -" The poor prank quill was thrown away by Sirius again. He looked at his right hand that was suddenly covered with bullae with curiosity on his face, and waved at Harry proudly, as if It was telling Harry, "Look, our right hands have become the same style."

Next, under Hermione's "Sure enough" gaze, Harry grinned stupidly and waved his bullous right hand towards Sirius.

How should I put it, truly worthy of being a godfather and godson?

Hermione slapped the newspaper on her face speechlessly, completely giving up her attempts to dissuade her.

Just do it, it’s hopeless.

Chapter 24 In the Light

As time goes by, August comes quietly - however, the heat in the air does not subside much, but intensifies in some days. As long as people go out for a walk, they will immediately risk their lives. A sticky sweat broke out all over.

In this case, night has become the most suitable time to go out and walk.

Today is another ordinary night, nothing unusual. Most people in Muggle families are watching TV programs with cold drinks, desserts, and fruits. Wizards in wizarding families are also trying in various ways to find ways to cheer up the dull summer night. Fun.At the same time, in the Forbidden Forest of Hogwarts, there were two people walking one behind the other, walking slowly towards the depths of the Forbidden Forest.

"Severus, have you really decided?" Professor Dumbledore was wearing a purple satin robe and a pair of silver cocked leather shoes tonight. This outfit looks...well, very weird, if it is If Moon were here, he would probably complain about whether the old man had lost his mind after reading some weird Muggle fashion magazine recently.

But fortunately, the only one who follows the old man is Severus Snape, a man who can be sarcastic and sarcastic to the old man on many things, but he will not make any comments about his clothes.

Of course, this may also be because his own dressing style also stretches his hips - and he doesn't wash his hair.

"You seem to be extra...sentimental lately, Headmaster." Snape put his hands completely in his robes. He didn't walk very fast, but the dark robes on his body were still slightly raised by the wind blowing from time to time, making it appear that He had a bit more of a terrifying temperament, "If it is to show your kindness and kindness, I think you can change the time and place instead of now and here."

Professor Dumbledore burst into laughter and nodded, not sure whether he was teasing Snape or himself, "Well, it seems you have made a firm decision."

The corners of Snape's mouth twitched, revealing a fake smile.I have to say that Moon Fox is much better at trying to make people laugh than the old man in front of him.

At least Snape wanted to sneer every time he saw Moon Fawkes.

A sneer is better than a fake smile.

"Speaking of which, Severus, you haven't told me what Narcissa Malfoy said to you when she came to see you for the second time that day." After walking forward again, Professor Dumbledore suddenly He spoke again and asked about another thing, "I'm still very curious about this."

Snape did not answer immediately, but looked down at the meager grass at the foot of the big tree next to him.

Although it is insignificant, it is still struggling desperately to survive, trying hard to break through the shackles and grow taller and taller.

"That day……"

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At the end of July and August, Spider End Alley once again welcomed the guest who had been here a few months ago.

Narcissa Malfoy.

However, unlike the last time she came, she was still strong and calm, holding back her emotions, so that she still looked like before, with noble status and full of pride.This time, Narcissa Malfoy's face only showed decay and exhaustion, even mixed with a trace of despair and determination.

This did not surprise Snape at all, because he already knew that if Narcissa Malfoy could come back, she would look like this.

Because if she wanted to come again, she must have met at least two prerequisites - finding Voldemort, and Voldemort was rare and did not kill her directly as punishment for Lucius Malfoy, but returned it to Lucius Malfoy. She has a way out.

And many years ago, the way of life given by Voldemort was already more terrifying than the way of death.

Just like last time, Snape did not turn Narcissa Malfoy away, but let her in and poured her a glass of red wine.

Narcissa drank all the red wine in one gulp.

"The Dark Lord asked me to do something. If I do it, he will agree to my request, rescue Lucius, and only give me a small punishment, so that he can forget about it." When she said this, Narcissa had already His voice became hoarse and he was still trembling slightly.

"Then you should go and get things done." Snape leaned back on the sofa and whispered: "Or, what message did the Dark Lord ask you to bring me?"

"I want to tell you-"

"Stop." Snape suddenly raised his hand, interrupting Narcissa. "If the Dark Lord didn't ask you to say it, then don't reveal a single word to me about what you are going to do. Do you understand?"

Narcissa suddenly became silent. She lowered her head and looked at the cup in her hand. After a while, she took a deep breath, "You are right, Severus, I shouldn't have said a word."

"If there is nothing else, you can leave." Snape issued the eviction order unceremoniously, but looking at Narcissa Malfoy, who was becoming more and more lifeless, he paused and continued. : "Don't worry, what I promised you before is still valid."

"Thank you." Narcissa still didn't look up. She just gently handed the cup forward, then turned around and quickly left Snape's house.Just like when I arrived, I was in a hurry.

It was as if there were not many days left to live and the end of life could already be seen.

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"That's it." Snape told what happened that day from beginning to end in a concise and concise manner, and then stopped talking.

Professor Dumbledore blinked and said words of regret, but his tone was only ridiculing, "You should listen to Narcissa Malfoy."

Snape didn't respond, and he didn't bother to respond. Both of them knew very well that if Snape really did that, then there would be no need for his identity as a double agent.

When you are loyal to Voldemort, you will naturally follow all Voldemort's requirements and rules.In the end, there is only one requirement and rule, and that is "the supremacy of the Dark Lord."

Apart from this, there is nothing else.

"So, do you think that Voldemort has arranged a fatal mission for Narcissa Malfoy as a real punishment - one life for another, and this also proves that Voldemort doesn't need it at all now, and what's more? Without the help of Narcissa Malfoy." The old man said softly to himself, "In other words, Voldemort may have really gathered a lot of power through some means, and... probably has Found some means of resurrection.”

"Because of this, he neither needs to use Narcissa Malfoy's hands to actually do anything for himself, nor does he need to ask Narcissa Malfoy to prepare some items for his resurrection."

Professor Dumbledore pondered for two seconds, then nodded slightly, "I have to say, this inference is very reasonable."

Snape's brows suddenly frowned, "Since you think my inference is correct, why do you still let me--"

"Of course I have my reasons." Professor Dumbledore interrupted Snape directly. "But what the reasons are, I can't say yet."

"Tsk..." Snape sighed softly and gave up the inquiry directly.

After walking for several dozen meters, the old man walking in front suddenly stopped. He picked up his wand and fired a golden ball of light into the sky above, and then tapped it on the trunk of the giant tree next to him - -The next moment, a door suddenly appeared on the surface of the tree trunk.

"Go down by yourself, Severus, I'll wait for you above." Professor Dumbledore turned slightly to the side and gave Snape the doorway.

Without hesitation, Snape took a step forward, gently grabbed the door handle, pressed it down, and immediately pushed the door open.

A long, almost endless staircase appeared in front of him.

He looked at the darkness at the end of the stairs, paused for two seconds, then took steps and walked all the way down.

Tenth level, twentieth level, fiftieth level...

By the time he got to the end, Snape was completely plunged into darkness.But before he could draw out his wand, there was a sound of wind on both sides, and then, a total of eight braziers around him were lit, illuminating the hall under the giant tree.

In fact, the place was empty. Apart from the eight braziers, there was only one mirror placed quietly in the center of the hall, motionless.Another line of inscriptions was engraved on the top frame of the mirror:

“Erisedstraehruoytubecafruoytonwohsi”