Chapter 77 Restless Lion Cubs

The last few days of her vacation at the Lovegoods had been like a sneak in time for Maca.

Instead of holding on to his notebooks, he accompanied Luna to catch fish and insects in the back mountain, and then took a nap under the shade of a tree.

It's just that the school day is coming soon, and Maca has to end his real holiday time.

Xenophilius sent Maca and Luna to King's Cross Station, watched them go through the wall post, and then hurried back to work.

But I don't know if it's because they came too early, there are almost no people on platform 9 and 3/4.

Well, except for the huge figure of Hagrid that can be seen from a distance.

Maca led Luna closer, only to realize that there was another person blocked by Hagrid's body like a wall.

Good morning, Professor Hagrid. Maca patted Hagrid's arm and said, Oh, by the way, and Professor Lupine... I'm looking forward to your class.

Luna beside Maca also nodded slightly towards the two as a gesture of politeness.

Oh - Maca, how do you know - Hagrid looked at Maca in surprise.

It's nothing. When I saw the Monster Books of Monsters in Lihen Bookstore, I was already mentally prepared. Maca spread her hands and said calmly.

Haha! I heard that those books gave the manager of the bookstore a headache for a while! Professor Lupine, who was opposite Hagrid, laughed.

Although Lupine should still be very young, his face is more and more lined. His hair was grizzled, his clothes were ragged, and his tattered robes were so patched that he looked worn out.

But the mischievousness with which he spoke vaguely revealed his unruly and calm heart.

Lupine obviously already knew Maca, a low-key but talented student, and he chatted enthusiastically with Maca, making a little joke from time to time, without treating him as a child at all .

It is worth mentioning that Maca gave Hagrid some suggestions on curriculum arrangement, but it is really uncertain whether Hagrid can listen to it or not.

Luna stood aside quietly watching Maca's side face, and gradually, the number of students around her began to increase.

Okay, let's get in the car! Maca... and Miss Lovegood. Lupine smiled.

When Maca followed Lupine onto the Hogwarts Express and was about to take Luna to the back, she reached out and pulled Maca's sleeve.

I'm going to my friend's place, will you come too? Luna said softly.

Maca looked at the back of Lupine who was walking in front, then at Luna, and couldn't help thinking for a moment.

Luna, I still have something to do... Maca said, You take this, if you encounter a dementor, open the cork.

As he said, he stuffed a milky white potion bottle into Luna's hand.

Well, you can also keep these chocolates, eat some if you feel uncomfortable, it is very useful.

Maca watched Luna walk into a compartment before continuing to walk back.

Although he really wanted to keep Luna by his side. But maybe, it is the most suitable choice to be far away, after all, something unpleasant will probably happen in a while.

After a while, the train began to move slowly, puffing out steam.

Harry, Ron, and Hermione, who had been delayed for a while by the Weasleys, also arrived. They searched for empty carriages along the corridor, but all the carriages were full.

As they walked, they found that they had reached the last carriage.

Oh - Maca! Hermione said in surprise.

Harry was also very happy, only Ron looked a little unhappy.

Maca stood up and welcomed the three of them in. He reached out his hand naturally, hooked Ron's shoulder, and pulled him to his side.

Hey, don't worry about it so much,

Maca said softly, I know what you're thinking, but no matter what, that's over...

Oh - I think so, Ron whispered back.

It could be seen that the expression on his face seemed to be a little more relaxed.

Maka, who is that? Harry asked, pointing to the man in the corner.

Lupine was probably a little tired from the hasty journey. After chatting with Maca for a while, he expressed that he wanted to take a nap first.

At this moment, he is leaning against the window and falling asleep gently!

The new professor of Defense Against the Dark Arts class this semester, Mr. Lupine. Maca said softly, Believe me, he is a qualified professor.

Oh, I hope so... I mean, if it's like you said, I hope he can grow longer. Harry couldn't help saying.

But he looks weak? At least Ron Ken spoke near Maca, although he still looked a little cautious, Oh, by the way, Harry, what did you want to tell us in the aisle just now?

Harry told them all about the Weasleys' argument, the warning Mr. Weasley had just given him, and so on.

When he had finished, Ron seemed struck by lightning, and Hermione covered her mouth with her hands.

Did Sirius Black escape to chase you? Oh, Harry... you must be more careful, be very careful! Don't ask for trouble, Harry... Hermione kept urging.

I'm not asking for trouble, said Harry exasperatedly, it's always my trouble.

In my opinion, there is no need to worry so much. Maca said calmly, Hogwarts is safe, as long as you don't run around casually.

But it is obviously a bit unrealistic to let the three little lions be more peaceful.

It didn't take long for the three of Harry to start discussing some interesting shops in Hogsmeade village.

Ron, do you know Hogsmeade well? Hermione asked sharply. I've read that it's the only place in England that doesn't have Muggles...

Yeah, I guess so, said Ron nonchalantly, but that's not why I want to go. I just want to go to Honeydukes!

What's that? Hermione asked.

It's a candy store, Maca said casually. It's full of weird candies, but I have to say, some of them are pretty good.

But Hogsmeade is an interesting place, isn't it? Hermione asked eagerly. The book Wizards and Monuments says that the inn was the headquarters of the Goblin Rebellion in 1612, that the Shrieking Shed The house is probably the most haunted house in England—”

Are you afraid of ghosts? Maca asked back, Didn't you attend Nearly Headless Nick's Deathday party?

No! I'm not afraid, I'm just curious... Hermione said, turning her head away. It would be nice to leave school for a while and explore Hogsmeade, wouldn't it?

I suppose so, said Harry dully. You must tell me when you feel that way.

What do you mean by that? said Ron.

I can't. The Dursleys didn't sign the consent form for me, and neither did Fudge.

Aren't you allowed to go? Ron said in surprise, But...maybe...Professor McGonagall or someone else will allow you to go.

Harry gave a dry laugh.

Professor McGonagall, the dean of Gryffindor College, is a very strict person.

—or we could ask Fred and George, who know every secret way out of the castle—

Ron! said Hermione sharply. With Black on the loose, I don't think Harry should be sneaking away from school! And Maca said...

Yeah, that's what I expected Professor McGonagall to say when I asked for permission, said Harry bitterly.

Maka will go too, right? Ron immediately turned his head and looked at Maca expectantly, In that case, Black wouldn't dare to—

All the grudges in his heart seemed to have been washed away by the fun.

Oh, Ron, stop talking nonsense, snapped Hermione. Black has killed so many people in the crowded streets, I don't want anything to happen to Maca and Harry...

As she spoke, she fumbled to untie the straps that bound the Crookshanks basket.

It was the pet cat Hermione had just bought in Diagon Alley. She thought Crookshanks was cute, but Ron obviously didn't think so.

Don't let that thing out! Ron yelled.

But it was too late, and Crookshanks jumped easily out of the basket, stretched, yawned, and jumped into Ron's lap.

The drum in Ron's pocket trembled, and Ron shooed Crookshanks away angrily.

Go away!

Ron, come on! Hermione said angrily.

Oh, by the way. Harry looked at Crookshanks who had jumped onto Maca's lap, and asked curiously, Where's your owl? Why can't you see it?

Maca shook his head upon hearing this.

You mean Marfa? I don't always see it...it likes to fly around, and it stays in the Forbidden Forest during the summer vacation.

The three little lions immediately looked at Maca in surprise, but Maca remained calm.

While stroking Crookshanks' fur, he said calmly: Marfa is a very assertive owl. Maybe it was locked up for a long time before, but now it likes the feeling of freedom.

The Hogwarts Express was heading north steadily, the scenery outside the window gradually turned into a continuous forest, and the surrounding environment became darker and darker.

At the same time the clouds overhead were getting thicker.

Outside the door of their carriage, there was a constant movement of people back and forth, Crookshanks now slumped securely on Maca's lap, its squashed face turned to Ron, its yellow eyes watching all the time into Ron's pocket.

At one o'clock, the food truck plopped up to their compartment door.

Do you think we should wake him up? Ron looked awkwardly at Professor Lupine, who still looked tired in his sleep. He looks like he needs something to eat.

Don't worry, I have a lot of food in the box, let's talk about it when he wakes up!

Maca stopped Hermione, who wanted to wake Lupine up, and signaled that they just need to take care of their stomachs first.

The professor told me before going to bed that he was just a little tired.

In the afternoon, it started to rain, and the outline of the continuous hills outside the window was gradually blurred in the rain curtain.

At this time, they heard footsteps in the passage outside, and several people seemed to be slowly approaching here...