Chapter 181 New attacks, martial law

"What?" Hermione was shocked and looked around cautiously, fearing that she would see a pair of huge eyes the next second.

"Don't be so nervous." Aaron smiled nonchalantly and said calmly: "Ninety-nine percent of the people in Hogwarts are here, including powerful professors and the unfathomable Dumbledore. It can be said that there is no place like this. It’s safer than here.”

Hermione breathed a sigh of relief subconsciously, but soon she thought of something, "If the basilisk's target is not here, that means..."

"Castle." Ron turned to look at Hogwarts Castle and swallowed uncontrollably, "We have to stop it quickly, otherwise students will die."

"How to stop it?

Just relying on our three small bodies? Aaron asked, "Although I don't want to say it, unfortunately, we can't help much. We just gave the basilisk extra food."

Even if you call Dumbledore, you can't catch up. The basilisk can kill people faster than the curse. "

"Does that mean there's nothing we can do?" Hermione said anxiously.

"You can say that.

I have experienced this feeling of powerlessness many times.

Before finding the secret room, all we can do is pray, hoping that the students targeted by the basilisk will be looking directly at it. Aaron shrugged helplessly, and then looked at Hermione, "It's best not to go out alone until the matter is over. Your safety can be guaranteed by following two purebloods, Harry and Ron."

Even if you have to go out alone, you should carry a mirror with you, because... through the mirror you can avoid looking directly at the basilisk. "

Hermione nodded blankly. While feeling desperate, she also felt a little bit of joy in her heart. In any case, this could be considered a kind of concern.

"Wait!" Aaron paused slightly, "Something's not right!"

"What's wrong?" Ron asked.

“What a coincidence, what a coincidence.

The diary was stolen yesterday, and today the door to the secret room was opened again. "

"You mean there's something wrong with Riddle's diary?" Hermione said with some anxiety, "Are you overthinking it? Isn't it as good as before after Harry found it for so long?"

"That's right." Ron nodded in agreement, "Maybe the heir of Slytherin thought that he would have nothing to worry about after getting the diary, and maybe he couldn't wait to try the power of the basilisk."

"I hope I'm overthinking it." Aaron said solemnly, "Otherwise, the secret room incident would be too complicated."

At this time, huge cheers came from the field, and the Gryffindor team in red uniforms and the Hufflepuff team in yellow uniforms flew over the field at the same time.

The game is about to start, and the fourteen players are doing warm-up exercises.

Ms. Huo Qi released the Bludger and the Golden Snitch. Just when she was about to throw the Quaffle and officially start the game, Professor McGonagall hurried to the center of the field.

"I regret to inform you that the competition has been cancelled." Professor McGonagall held a large microphone, with a trace of panic and uneasiness in her voice. "Now please return to your respective common rooms. The person in charge of the college will tell you In case of any further situation, please leave as soon as possible.”

"I guess the attack has been discovered." Aaron sighed, "Another attack has occurred in the new semester. This time the school may not be able to suppress it."

"Then let's..."

Hermione wanted to say something else, but was interrupted by Aaron, "Let's take a look at the school's decision first. After all, what we can do is limited, and it is already very difficult to protect ourselves.

If it really comes to the point of having to close Hogwarts, let's have a showdown with Dumbledore!

Safety comes first. I really don’t want to force the other party to a desperate situation unless absolutely necessary. "

"The professors will understand you," Ron said.

Hermione also comforted her: "Everyone will understand you too,"

Aaron noticed the determination on the faces of the two men, and felt a little confused. He wanted to laugh but couldn't.

These two people have definitely gone astray. It doesn't matter what they understand, but Hogwarts must not be closed.

Signing in at the magic school would save him years of struggle!

Wait, it seems that Hogwarts is not the only school in the magic world. If you have time to try other magic schools in the future, it is not impossible to transfer if it is more cost-effective.

Aaron's thoughts were racing, but he quickly put away the idea of ​​changing schools. Except for Hogwarts, his freedom would be greatly restricted when he went to other places. Someone might follow him when he went to the toilet, which would not be worth the gain. ah!

"Ahem! That...I don't like being in the limelight.

If there's going to be a showdown, you should tell Dumbledore.

When the time comes, remember that everything was found out by you, and never mention my name. "

"This isn't appropriate!" Ron said hesitantly.

He admitted that he was a little moved. This was a big achievement, even bigger than the Academy Cup.

In the future, he will become a hero at Hogwarts, and his parents and brothers will also look up to him with admiration.

But this is a clue that Aaron worked hard to find out, and he is not shameless enough to snatch the fruits of other people's labor.

Hermione also shook her head, "This is indeed inappropriate. We didn't help you at all."

"No, believe me, this is very suitable, very suitable." Aaron said very seriously, "You guys stole the show and I got the low profile I wanted. It's a win-win situation for us.

Of course, if you don't want to, I can go to Draco, believe him..."

"I agree." Ron said immediately.

Between shamelessly accepting Aaron's gift and watching Malfoy being in the limelight, he would definitely choose the former without hesitation.

Besides, the matter isn’t that serious yet!

"Okay, then it's such a happy decision."

The three of them followed the group of students back to their respective common rooms.

After a while, a piece of news came out.

Ravenclaw's prefect, Penelo Crevat, was attacked, but like the previous cases, he was petrified and his life was not in danger.

Luckily for her, she happened to be holding a mirror in her hand, possibly making an indirect look at the basilisk.

Professor Snape came to the Slytherin common room in person. He looked the same as usual, without the seriousness that a storm was about to come.

"I believe everyone knows that the attack has happened again.

Although I don't think Slytherin is in any danger, because everyone is a pure-blood wizard. "

After the words fell, the students in the common room all showed knowing smiles.

As the saying goes, it's none of your business, just hang it up high.

Fire can't burn them. Compared with the other three houses, Slytherin still feels very safe.

"But Dumbledore has made the following new regulations." Professor Snape said calmly, "All students must return to the common room before six o'clock, and no student is allowed to leave the dormitory after this time.

All students must be accompanied by a teacher in class and are not allowed to use the restroom without a teacher.

All training and games have been postponed, and no activities will be held in the evening. "

"It's unnecessary." Draco said unhappily, "It also restricts the development of Slytherin."

"I don't think it's fair to Slytherin either, Malfoy.

But this was the principal's order after all, and Dumbledore was worried that if things got too big, Hogwarts would close down. "

"He's worried that he won't be able to keep his position as principal!

My dad said that having Dumbledore as Headmaster was the worst thing that could happen to Hogwarts. "Draco said without hesitation, while Crabbe and Goyle behind him also sneered disdainfully.

"Ahem!" Aaron coughed and gave him a warning look, "Draco, I have to tell you a reality.

Now you are a student and Dumbledore is the Headmaster. "

Draco pursed his lips and did not continue to taunt.

Snape glanced at Aaron appreciatively, "The regulations I just mentioned will take effect immediately. I don't want you to not take the regulations seriously. This is for your own safety."

...

It was approaching evening, and after Aaron fed the two roosters in the cage, he planned to practice advanced magic circles.

But a sudden knock on the door made him give up the idea temporarily.

"come in!"

The door opened, but no one was seen.

But a moment later, the sound of rolling curtains appeared in the air, and Harry, Ron, and Hermione emerged from the invisibility cloak.

"I'll go ahead." Aaron rolled his eyes and said speechlessly: "I have to admit, you have refreshed my knowledge again and again, and you actually came to see me in this way, even if the school is under martial law. As for that!"

"We're going to find Hagrid."

"Then go!" Aaron looked at Harry dumbfounded, "I won't stop you."

"We want you to come with us," Harry explained. "Time is running out. Professor McGonagall said that unless the culprit is found, Hogwarts will be closed."

"So? What does this have to do with calling me or not?"

"But with you here we won't be embarrassed." Hermione said awkwardly, "otherwise we would be too embarrassed to ask him."

"Oh!" Aaron suddenly understood and chuckled: "It's hard enough for you.

But don't expect too much, Hagrid was clearly wrongfully accused fifty years ago, and he has no valuable clues. "

"Let's do it!" Harry said eagerly, "We must find the secret room and prevent the heir from committing another murder."

"Let's talk tomorrow, don't be in such a hurry."

"No, you don't understand the seriousness of the matter." Harry said bitterly, "Once Hogwarts closes, I will have to go back to Vernon's house.

There is no warmth of home for me, and I will be homeless. "

Aaron was silent for a while and nodded slightly, "Okay! Who makes me a kinder person!"

When the three of them heard this, their faces showed a hint of joy.

"Wait, there's another question." Hermione suddenly realized something and her expression changed slightly, "The invisibility cloak can barely cover three people. It's impossible to squeeze in four people."

Ron looked at Abe, "It's not just four people, I'm afraid we have to add a pet."