Chapter 40 Sudden Change

However, the plan didn't go well at all. First, he and Ron were driven away by Professor McGonagall from the door where Lu Wei was hidden, and Snape discovered that Hermione was acting suspiciously. When the three reunited in the common room, they couldn't help but look at each other, obviously a little frustrated.

Well, that's the way to go, isn't it? Both Hermione and Ron stared at Harry, who was pale and bright-eyed.

I'm sneaking out from here tonight, I want to try to get the Philosopher's Stone first!

You're crazy! said Ron. You can't do that!

Didn't you hear what McGonagall and Snape said? You'll be fired! Hermione obviously disagreed.

But when Harry said the phrase Voldemort killed my parents with a painful expression, Ron and Hermione were speechless.

Yes, Voldemort killed his parents. This is an unavoidable fact, and it is also the biggest reason why Harry chose to prevent Voldemort from making a comeback and face his sworn enemy.

Obviously, neither Ron nor Hermione had the means or the qualifications to deny this matter.

He glared at Ron and Hermione angrily, as if to say that even if they didn't agree, he would definitely go.

You're right, Harry, Hermione said weakly.

Fortunately, Maca picked up the invisibility cloak that day, I think I will use it. Harry said, thinking of Maca again, I just don't know, where did Maca go? I really want to Ask him for advice.

But can it cover all three of us? Ron asked doubtfully

Us? Three?

Oh, don't be silly! Do you think we'll let you go it alone? Clearly you need help.

Of course not, Hermione proudly said with her little chin on her hips, how could you think of leaving us alone to find the Philosopher's Stone? I'd better look through my books, Maybe we can find something useful... By the way, it's better to call Maca on—”

But we couldn't find him, Ron said, following her.

But...if we get caught, even you will be fired. Harry obviously didn't want his good friend to be implicated.

Maybe not, Hermione smiled confidently, Flitwick told me secretly that I got 112 points in the Charms exam! Such a high score, they are reluctant to drive me away let's go.

But I'm not sure, Ron patted his forehead. I think it's time for us to find Maca again. It's most appropriate for him to deal with Professor McGonagall.

After dinner, they carefully avoided the crowd and searched again in Hogwarts Castle. But it didn't seem to help - he didn't even show up for dinner, he seemed to have evaporated from school.

Eventually, they returned to the common room. Hermione flipped through various books and notes in a hurry, trying to find a few useful spells, or something else.

On the other hand, Harry and Ron rarely talked, they were always thinking about what they were going to do in a while.

After all the students went back to sleep, Harry hurried back to the dormitory and took out the invisibility cloak.

At this moment, he accidentally saw a rough-looking flute that Hagrid gave him for Christmas. He put the flute in his pocket and was going to use it against Lu Wei - he didn't think he was in the mood to sing to the big dog at all.

When he ran back to the lounge, the three of them were fully prepared, and they were ready to go. Unexpectedly, Neville got out from behind a sofa.

What are you doing? He held his toad, Raffle, in his hand. It seems that just now Laife fought for freedom again.

nothing,

Neville, nothing. Harry hastily hid the invisibility cloak behind his back.

You're planning to go out again. Neville looked at their guilty looks and said in a low voice.

After going through the twists and turns last time, Neville seems to have a lot of resistance to the night tour to Hogwarts. He felt that there was no benefit in doing so, and points might be deducted.

He blocked the exit of the lounge, the doorway of the portrait, with open arms to prevent Harry and the others from getting out.

That night, Maca told Professor McGonagall—he said that I did the right thing. It's for your own good not to let you out, and you can't violate the school rules anymore. Neville company flashed a firm light, Ma Ka also said, I am brave!

As for whether Maca said these words after all—yes, he did. He felt that Neville had courage in his nature. Although he was cowardly and inferior due to his growth environment, he would always grow up at critical moments.

Of course, he didn't expect that his own words would actually be the reason for Neville to stop Harry. It can be seen from this that Neville is indeed courageous, but it seems that his brains are not enough - or, after all, he is still a child!

I won't let you do that, Neville said, puffing out his chest. I'll—I'll fight you!

Neville, Ron was furious, get out of that hole, don't be an idiot—

Don't call me an idiot! Neville took a step forward.

Come on, come and hit me! He raised two chubby fists and said loudly, I'm ready!

Harry couldn't help turning to Hermione, he said anxiously, Think of a way.

Hermione stepped forward, pursed her thin lips, and aimed her wand at Neville.

I'm really, really sorry for doing this, she said. It's all petrified!

Immediately, Neville's whole body tensed up, and his whole body became stiff. After shaking in place, he slapped down on the plush carpet like a statue.

Hermione ran over and turned Neville over - his jaws were clenched so tightly together that he couldn't speak. Only his eyes rolled, looking at them in horror.

Hermione, what did you do to him? Harry asked softly.

This is the Body Binding Curse, which Maca used when he punished Malfoy. He told me some key points of the spell, and it works very well, Hermione looked at Neville sadly, Oh, I'm sorry Neville , I'm really sorry.

Harry dragged her out of the common room in a hurry—they were short on time, and Snape might have seen the Philosopher's Stone by now.

Along the way, Harry tricked Peeves away, and then came out of the corridor on the fourth floor as quickly as possible.

Oh - the door's open! Ron whispered.

Well. See, Harry whispered, Snape has passed Fluffy.

Looking at the half-open wooden door, they seemed to realize more clearly what they were about to face.

I don't think I'll blame you if you want to leave now, said Harry. You can take the Invisibility Cloak with you and you won't need it any more.

Don't be silly Let's go in!

Ron and Hermione spoke almost simultaneously.

Harry looked at them and nodded, suppressing the emotion in his heart, and gently pushed the door open.

With the creaking sound of the door opening, muffled howls immediately sounded in their ears—although he couldn't see Harry and the others hiding under the cloak, he had obviously noticed it.

Look at its feet, that harp, Hermione whispered.

Snape must have stayed, I bet, said Ron.

Apparently it wakes up as soon as the music stops, said Harry, taking out his flute. Well, listen—

But I don't know whether it's because Harry doesn't know it, or the flute that Hagrid cut is not in tune, anyway, it's extremely ugly. Both Ron and Hermione couldn't help covering their ears.

But this kind of noise-like vagueness seems to be especially effective for the three-headed dog Lu Wei. It quickly stopped barking, its eyelids began to droop, and it fell asleep on the ground after a while.

Harry continued to blow while Ron and Hermione moved the huge dog's paw from a trapdoor.

To be honest, Lu Wei passed this level fairly easily, and the latter level formed by the devil's net is not very difficult. Unexpectedly, on the third level, Harry and the others had an accident for the first time.

...they're not birds at all! Harry said standing in front of the locked door, looking at the little shiny things circling and flying in mid-air, they're keys—keys with wings! Look. Obviously that means?

That means, the door can't be opened by the Unlocking Charm, said Hermione, Alahorhole!

Sure enough, the locked door didn't budge.

...No, look, Harry pointed to the corner, a broomstick!

However, among so many birds—I mean keys, it may take Maca to find the right key among so many flying keys. Ron looked weakly at the bird in the sky. A swarm of flying little things.

I think I might try, Mrs Hooch says I fly pretty well, said Harry.

However, so far, Harry has only flown a few times in flying lessons. For a little wizard who hasn't practiced systematically to do this, no matter how talented Harry is. At least that's what Ron and Hermione thought.

Anyway, I'll have to try! Harry said firmly.

He picked up a broom and stepped up, nervous but not too frightened. He said in his mind, just follow what was taught in class, yes, that's right.

Facts have proved that if the talent is high enough, it can actually be done.

Well, except that Harry was lying on the ground with his other hand bent at an odd angle when he was holding the flying key that had obviously been grabbed once.

Oh—no— Hermione covered her mouth involuntarily.

At this time, Maca, who was immersed in the experiment, would never have thought that he had missed this event. And what he didn't expect was that his own words actually changed everything, and since then he has moved to another unknown extreme.