Chapter 39 The Calm Before the Storm

But who is that desperado? Harry asked loudly, If you're going to be cursed for the rest of your life, it's better to die, isn't it?

That's right, Firenze agreed, unless you're just using it to prolong your life so you can drink something else. It's something that fully restores your vigor and spells, something that makes you The thing of immortality. Mr. Potter, do you know what is hiding in the school at this moment?

The Philosopher's Stone! Of course, the Elixir of Life! But I don't know who...

Can't you think of it? Who has been waiting silently for so many years, longing for a comeback... Who is clinging to life and waiting for the right time? Firenze repeated those obvious questions.

For a moment, it was as if an iron claw had suddenly grabbed Harry's heart. For a moment, he didn't even feel the pain in his calf, and he just kept breathing, as if he would suffocate immediately if he didn't.

Did you mean, said Harry in a low, hoarse voice, that it was Voldemort—

Maca didn't care what Harry said, he was with Hermione at the moment, she seemed a little bit unwell, her small face was slightly pale, and she remained silent the whole time.

What's the matter, Hermione? Maca asked, looking at her.

No, it's nothing, I just— Hermione pursed her lips tightly, I just feel that I have read so many books and learned so much knowledge. But when I need to use it—

If only I could have used a Levitation Charm, Harry wouldn't have been hurt.

Maca shook his head lightly, and said in a low voice: This has to be done step by step. Besides, you should narrow down the scope of your study, at least you should learn how to choose first.

Hermione nodded. Maca had said similar words several times, but she hadn't really listened to it until now.

Okay, the target this time has been found, we should go back! Hagrid clapped his hands and said.

As Maca said, Harry's leg healed so quickly, he didn't even wait until the next day. He and Hermione had a long chat with Ron amidst surprised compliments. In the lounge, Harry expressed his guess - he believed that Snape's real purpose of stealing the Philosopher's Stone was to give it to Voldemort.

To this end, Harry excitedly told Hermione and Ron about the discovery. Immediately, Harry's excitement, Ron's panic, and Hermione's worry were all clearly revealed, and the three of them began their life at the end of the semester to face the exam with their own minds.

...

Exams are, of course, different.

Take Harry for example, he has been worrying about where Voldemort will emerge from lately, and this kind of speculation often disturbs him. But as time passed day by day, it seemed that Lu Wei was still snoring unharmed behind the locked door.

Another example is Hermione, she is also reviewing nervously recently-she always feels that her knowledge is not strong enough, so she still recites or transcribes over and over again.

Another example is Maca. Uh - he doesn't seem to have anything to say, because his mind is not on the exam at all. Every day I'm not studying the material theory of potion science, or I'm hard at the volume of truth, and I don't want to mention it all.

The days passed and the exam finally came.

But what is surprising is that Maca almost missed the first test. It's just because he still squeezed the time to death as usual, and rushed to the classroom that was supposed to be scheduled for that day before the class started, but he didn't remember it at all, and it was already the day of the exam!

Exam time always passes quickly, and the intense exam is over in a short time.

When Harry and the others were relaxing in the warm sunshine, Maca had already returned to the library to continue his research. don't even say,

Recently, he has had some clues about the symbols on the Scroll of Truth, and he probably will be able to figure out something soon.

And because of this, he left the library not long after. This time, he went straight to the Room of Requirement—he had some interesting ideas to try.

While Maca was excited about his research discovery, Harry and the others learned some terrible news from Hagrid.

...Hagrid, I have something to ask you. Do you remember the night you won Norbert at poker? What did the stranger you played with look like?

Don't know, said Hagrid casually, he won't take off his cloak.

Seeing the surprised expressions on the faces of the three children, he couldn't help raising his eyebrows in surprise.

What's so strange about that, the Hog's Head—it's the village pub, and there's always some queer guy going there. That guy might be a dragon peddler. I never got to see his face, he's wearing a Where's the hood!

Hearing this, Harry plopped down and sat on the ground.

What did you tell him, Hagrid? Did you mention Hogwarts?

Maybe I mentioned it. Hagrid frowned and tried to recall, Yes...he asked me what I did, and I told him I was the gamekeeper here. He asked me a little bit more about what I was looking after. Which animals, I told him... and then I said I've always wanted a dragon in particular.

Then...I don't remember exactly, he kept buying me wine. Let me think about it again, yes, later he said he had a dragon egg in his hand, and if I wanted it, we could play cards Take a gamble, but he must find out whether I have the ability to deal with this dragon. He doesn't want the dragon to run out and cause trouble! So I told him that I can control Lu Wei submissively, and a dragon is not at all What kind of--

Does he... seem interested in Lu Wei? Harry asked, trying to keep his tone calm.

Yeah, it's interesting—how many three-headed dogs can you come across, even around Hogwarts? So I told him that Fluffy is actually easy to deal with, you just need to know how to make him Quiet, play some music to it, and it immediately falls asleep—”

Having said this, Hagrid suddenly showed a look of horror and regret on his face.

Harry, Ron and Hermione immediately got up and left. They remained silent until they reached the entrance hall.

We have to go to Dumbledore—

Harry took a few steps back and forth, but couldn't figure out how to find him. Just as they hesitated, Professor McGonagall appeared behind them.

If you have to ask Professor Dumbledore, he left ten minutes ago, she said coldly. He received an urgent letter from the Ministry of Magic from the owl and flew to London immediately.

He's gone? said Harry anxiously. At this hour?

Professor Dumbledore is a very remarkable wizard, with a lot of work to do, time is precious—

But this matter is very important!

When Harry blurted out the word Sorcerer's Stone, Professor McGonagall dropped the book in shock.

How do you know— she stammered.

Professor, I think, I know that Sne...someone is trying to steal the Sorcerer's Stone. I must speak to Professor Dumbledore!

Professor McGonagall looked at him with eyes mixed with surprise and suspicion. She clearly couldn't believe it, and seemed confident in the Philosopher's Stone's defenses.

In the end, she said I suggest you go outside to bask in the sun and left in a hurry.

Just tonight, Harry said hastily, when he was sure Professor McGonagall was out of hearing, Snape is going through the trapdoor tonight. He got everything he needed, and now he's taking Deng Bullido tricked him out of the school. He must have sent the letter, and I bet the Ministry would be surprised to see Dumbledore appear out of nowhere.

But what can we have—

Hermione took a sharp breath, and Harry and Ron turned around, only to find Snape standing behind them.

Good afternoon, little lions, he said with a sneer, looking at them.

You shouldn't be indoors in this weather. Snape twisted his muscles into a weird smile.

We were— Harry found himself at a loss for what to say.

You need to be careful, said Snape, you'll be thought to be up to something bad by wandering around like this. Gryffindor can't afford to lose points, can it?

Harry blushed at this, and they turned and walked outside, but Snape called them back again.

Just a word of warning, Potter. If you keep wandering around in the middle of the night, I'll fire you myself! Snape sneered. Have a nice day.

As soon as the three of them reached the stone steps outside, Harry couldn't wait to speak.

Well, we've got to do it now, he whispered eagerly. There's one person to keep an eye on Snape, wait outside the staff room. If he comes out, follow him! Hermione, this matter is best left to You do it.

Hermione wanted to ask why it was her, but when the words came to her mouth, it turned into something else.

Why don't you discuss it with Maca first?

It can be seen that her trust in Maca is obviously higher than that in Harry and Ron.

Harry thought about it, and felt that maybe, as Hermione said, Maca always had a way, and he was always calm about breaking the school rules.

But when they searched almost all over the school, they still couldn't find Maca, which made them wonder.

Where did Maca go? Ron scratched his scalp, wondering.

It should be said, where else can he go - we've been everywhere! Hermione was also puzzled by this.

After the three of them hesitated for a moment, it was Harry who made a decision.

Let's go ahead with the plan just now! he said, Let's split up and keep an eye on Snape first.