Chapter 624: Lovegood, who lost his daughter, how to save Luna
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Jing Shen Tian Si
Xenophilius glanced out the window, then stood up, picked up the tray and walked towards the spiral staircase.
"The tea has cooled down. I'll be back as soon as I go. You guys wait a moment."
The footsteps became farther and farther, and Harry finally said, "Sir, what do you think about the Deathly Hallows?"
"It really exists." 'Gandalf' took a puff of cigarette and blew out a smoke ring. "The cloak of invisibility is in your hand. The mysterious man is looking for the Elder Wand. As for the Resurrection Stone..."
"There can't be a stone that can resurrect the dead." Hermione said stubbornly, "The second child in the story committed suicide in despair because he couldn't save his lover."
"Maybe he didn't collect the Elder Wand and the Cloak of Invisibility." Harry said seriously, "Collecting the Elder Wand, the Cloak of Invisibility and the Resurrection Stone is the complete Deathly Hallows, right?
Dumbledore left that mark. He probably wanted me to find the Deathly Hallows so that I could have the ability to fight the mysterious man to the death. "
Hearing this, Hermione laughed angrily, "Okay, even if your guess is correct.
Elder wand aside, there is no way we are going to find Grindelwald, he is more dangerous than You-Know-Who.
What about the Resurrection Stone?We have no clue where the Resurrection Stone is. "
"Peverell, yes, the Peverell family." Harry suddenly thought of something, "Dumbledore showed me many memories related to mysterious people, including the Peverell family."
"What is it specifically?" 'Gandalf' asked curiously. He knew that Dumbledore had collected a batch of memories, but there were many that he had never seen before.
"The mysterious man's grandfather, Marvolo Gaunt, said that he was a descendant of Peverell.
Their family's ancestral ring, which was the Horcrux, had a black stone on it. When he showed it off to the Ministry of Magic officials, he said that it had the Peverell crest on it, and that stone must be the Resurrection Stone. "
"But wasn't the stone broken?" Hermione asked in surprise, "Have you seen that Horcrux? There is a black crack on the ring. Is it still effective?"
"Maybe it works." 'Gandalf' said calmly, "I remember saying before that there was something in the Golden Snitch he gave you. What's hidden in it?"
"The Resurrection Stone must be the Resurrection Stone." Harry was surprised and happy. "I may have two Deathly Hallows in my hand. As long as I find the Elder Wand..."
"Don't think too much, I'm sure Dumbledore doesn't want you to look for the holy artifact." 'Gandalf' said seriously, because the elder wand had been arranged by Dumbledore for Voldemort.
"Why do you say that?" Harry asked in confusion, "He left the symbol of the Deathly Hallows."
“This might just be to teach you something simple.
Like...humility. "
Harry: …
"Okay! Whether it's a sacred weapon or a Horcrux, we'll talk about this later. I think we have to leave this place first." Ron picked up his backpack, "I don't want to drink any more Gordig root tea, whether it's cold or hot. of."
Harry and Hermione did not object, but both looked at 'Gandalf'. After all, he seemed to think there was something wrong with Xenophilius before.
"I have to leave, but I still have to deal with some things before I leave." 'Gandalf' said, then raised the staff in his hand and pointed it at the printing press, and a copy of "The Quibbler" magazine flew into his hand. .
"Let's go!"
Several people went down the spiral staircase to the first floor. Xenophilius was staring out the window, completely unaware that Harry and others were behind him.
"Thank you, sir," Hermione said politely.
"You forgot to boil water." Ron glanced at the stove and saw there wasn't even a kettle on it, "It's for making tea."
"Yes, really?" Xenophilius walked towards the kettle with a smile, "I'm so confused."
"It doesn't matter, we should go anyway." Hermione said.
"No, no." Xenophilius yelled and slammed the table, then quickly blocked the door.
He turned around and looked at a few people, with shame in his eyes, pleading with a glimmer of hope, "I'm counting on you."
"I understand very well." 'Gandalf' took out the latest issue of "The Quibbler" and pointed the cover at the three Harrys.
Seeing his reward order, Harry couldn't hold back any longer, "Sir, you..."
"I didn't want to, but they captured Luna." Xenophilius almost collapsed emotionally, "Just because I supported you in the magazine, they captured my Luna, my Luna. ..”
Xenophilius had tears in his eyes and stared blankly at the scar on Harry's forehead, "I don't know what happened to her, but they might return her to me, as long as I..."
"Hand Harry over to them?" 'Gandalf' shook his head, "That is indeed a good method. It is more effective than using magazines to express your position, and you can also receive a large bounty."
"I don't want any money, I just want my Luna." Xenophilius looked at the four of them with a bitter look on his face, "I must save her, I can't live without Luna, and none of you are allowed to leave."
"Mr. Lovegood, Luna would not want her father to betray her friends."
"So?" Xenophilius snapped, "I can't pretend to know nothing. I only have Luna, and I can do anything for her."
Harry suddenly thought of his mother. She felt the same way when Voldemort was about to kill him.
"Mr. Lovegood, please step aside." Harry tried to keep his voice as soft as possible, "We don't want to hurt you."
"No." Xenophilius looked crazy, "They will be here soon, and I have exhausted their patience."
"Harry, we have to get out of here quickly," Ron said.
"There's no need to be in such a hurry." 'Gandalf' opened the wine bottle on his waist and handed it to Xenophilius, "Why don't you take a sip first to calm down the shock?
I think we can talk, there is always a softer way to solve the problem. "
"There's no time to talk, sir." Hermione said anxiously, "Didn't you listen to what he said? The search team will be here soon."
"They can't arrive." 'Gandalf' found a chair and sat down, then slowly opened the window, and a crow flapped its wings and flew in, standing firmly on his shoulder.
"How is that possible?" Xenophilius slumped down in disbelief, his eyes obviously dimmed.
“I knew Mr. Lovegood was going to sell us the moment I saw The Quibbler switch sides.
Fortunately, I was more cautious and intercepted the crow in time when I saw it flying towards the Ministry of Magic. "
"Awesome." Ron gave a thumbs up, and Harry and Hermione also breathed a sigh of relief.
"Sir, when did you do it?" Hermione asked curiously, "I remember you were always with us."
"Well... silent incantation is a technical job, but for a great magician of my age, it is just a basic operation." 'Gandalf' said with some pride.
In fact, when he saw the crow flying past the window, he decisively used the charm skill.
Although the distance is a bit far, it is not difficult to hypnotize an ordinary crow.
Xenophilius gritted his teeth and struggled towards Gandalf, targeting the crow in his hand.
As long as he sends the letter out, he will stop at least one person even if he risks his life, so that he can at least get Luna back.
Boom!
'Gandalf' knocked his wand hard, and a white shock wave knocked Xenophilius back into the corner.
"I think you need to calm down."
"Quickly imprison him!" Hermione waved her wand immediately, conjuring a rope to tie up Xenophilius's hands and feet, "I'm very sorry, Mr. Lovegood, but you really need to calm down. "
"Alas!" 'Gandalf' took a sip of wine, cleared a clean space, and moved Xenophilius to a chair with his mind.
Seeing this, the three Harrys also found their seats and sat down.
“After figuring out the meaning of the Deathly Hallows, our efforts were not in vain.
Then let’s discuss how to solve the problem in a gentle way. "
"Are you still willing to help me?" Xenophilius looked at several people in surprise and asked.
"Luna is our best friend." Hermione said immediately, "It's not that we don't worry about her, but we can't sacrifice her in vain."
"There is nothing we can do about it." Ron said hesitantly, "Luna will definitely be arrested by them, but her life should not be in danger at the moment.
But Harry...if he was caught by the search team, he might not be able to see the moon today, let alone tomorrow's sun. "
Harry's mouth twitched. Why did this sound so weird?
"Then how to rescue Luna?" Xenophilius asked eagerly.
"It may be difficult to rescue him. We can't let you hand Harry over." 'Gandalf' said deeply, and then changed the subject, "But it can make Luna's situation safer."
"How? As long as she is safe and not tortured.
I'll figure out the rest later. "
"I have three ideas." 'Gandalf' did not whet the father's appetite, "The first is to hand Harry over..."
"Wait, sir." Ron couldn't help but interrupt, "Why can't I understand? Didn't you say that Harry can't be handed over?"
"Then just listen to what I have to say." 'Gandalf' glared at him and continued: "Mr. Lovegood, go and deliver a letter to the Ministry of Magic, saying that you have caught Harry Potter.
After they take the person away, you two intercept him halfway.
In this way, Mr. Lovegood will have no responsibility, and whoever escorts Harry will be unlucky. With luck, it is not impossible for Luna to be released. "
Hearing this, Harry clenched his hands and remained silent.
The risk is a bit high, but Luna is their friend, and Mr. Lovegood lost Luna because he supported him. If she could be replaced...
"No." Hermione objected firmly.
"You can take the risk and give it a try," Harry said.
"Who knows how many people they will come?" Hermione snapped back, "What if Ron and I can't save you?"
"There won't be too many people." Xenophilius said awkwardly, "After Luna was captured, I tried my best to rescue her and lied to them many times.
I think they are no longer willing to believe me. Even if I say that I have caught Harry Potter, the Ministry of Magic will send at most two or three people to confirm the situation. "
"You are too..." Ron looked strange, "You are too hasty!"
"This is called caring and chaos, Weasley." 'Gandalf' was also a little speechless. It is clear that his daughter is in the hands of the Ministry of Magic, but you are the only one who dares to manipulate others' mentality like this.
"Two or three people, right! What if they just Apparate and take you away?" Hermione asked, "Can we still break into the Ministry of Magic to save you?"
Harry was stunned for a moment, he had not thought of this possibility.
"Then the second way." 'Gandalf' spread his hands, "You still inform the Ministry of Magic that Harry Potter is here with you.
After the two or three people who confirmed the situation arrived, you had a fight with Harry Potter, but still accidentally let him be rescued by his companions. "
"Is this possible?" Ron asked doubtfully, "In case, I mean just in case!
If something went wrong during the fight and a killing curse hit Harry, it would be all over. "
"The mysterious man wants to kill him with his own hands, and no one will use the Death Curse."
"I told you it was just in case!"
Harry couldn't help but put his forehead on his head and shook his head. If he couldn't have this best friend anymore, couldn't he hope that he would order something good?
"We can take a risk and try this." Hermione pondered. "At least it's safer than the first one. We can have some initiative."
"Although they didn't catch Harry, at least they saw your loyalty to the Ministry of Magic.
Maybe they won't release Luna right away, but as long as you don't cause trouble, they won't lock her up for too long. "
Xenophilius nodded vigorously, "That's okay, I promise to stay at home peacefully, and all work on "The Quibbler" will stop immediately."
"Sir, what's the third idea?" Hermione asked.
"The third one is simpler and more crude." 'Gandalf' took a deep breath, and then opened a space magic circle, and a pile of gold coins fell from it.
When Harry and others looked at the pile of gold coins that exuded golden luster, their brains suddenly shut down and their language functions were also disrupted.
They all knew that 'Gandalf' had inherited the Black family's legacy, but this huge sum of money, no, to be precise, it was a huge sum of money that still scared them.
I have never seen so much money in my life. It was enough for them to spend more than ten years.
"Sir, this, this, this..." Xenophilius said incoherently, "What does this mean?"
"Just throw it at me with money!" 'Gandalf' said with a smile, "One hundred thousand gold galleons, as for the source...the wealth accumulated by the Lovegood family for generations.
The current Minister of Magic, Xenias, is a fool, and the Ministry of Magic has never been short of corruption.
This money is enough for you to bribe those people. Although it is not sure whether they will let Luna go, it can at least ensure her safety. "
"But I may not be able to repay this money in my lifetime." Xenophilius was moved, but he still felt that he should make his words clear.
"I like that little girl very much." 'Gandalf' stroked his beard, "Aaron Gaius danced with her a few years ago, and she saved Aaron from embarrassment. I don't mind helping him. Return the favor.
If Mr. Lovegood feels sorry for it, just help me write a few articles for "The Quibbler" in the future when I need it. "
"The tea has cooled down. I'll be back as soon as I go. You guys wait a moment."
The footsteps became farther and farther, and Harry finally said, "Sir, what do you think about the Deathly Hallows?"
"It really exists." 'Gandalf' took a puff of cigarette and blew out a smoke ring. "The cloak of invisibility is in your hand. The mysterious man is looking for the Elder Wand. As for the Resurrection Stone..."
"There can't be a stone that can resurrect the dead." Hermione said stubbornly, "The second child in the story committed suicide in despair because he couldn't save his lover."
"Maybe he didn't collect the Elder Wand and the Cloak of Invisibility." Harry said seriously, "Collecting the Elder Wand, the Cloak of Invisibility and the Resurrection Stone is the complete Deathly Hallows, right?
Dumbledore left that mark. He probably wanted me to find the Deathly Hallows so that I could have the ability to fight the mysterious man to the death. "
Hearing this, Hermione laughed angrily, "Okay, even if your guess is correct.
Elder wand aside, there is no way we are going to find Grindelwald, he is more dangerous than You-Know-Who.
What about the Resurrection Stone?We have no clue where the Resurrection Stone is. "
"Peverell, yes, the Peverell family." Harry suddenly thought of something, "Dumbledore showed me many memories related to mysterious people, including the Peverell family."
"What is it specifically?" 'Gandalf' asked curiously. He knew that Dumbledore had collected a batch of memories, but there were many that he had never seen before.
"The mysterious man's grandfather, Marvolo Gaunt, said that he was a descendant of Peverell.
Their family's ancestral ring, which was the Horcrux, had a black stone on it. When he showed it off to the Ministry of Magic officials, he said that it had the Peverell crest on it, and that stone must be the Resurrection Stone. "
"But wasn't the stone broken?" Hermione asked in surprise, "Have you seen that Horcrux? There is a black crack on the ring. Is it still effective?"
"Maybe it works." 'Gandalf' said calmly, "I remember saying before that there was something in the Golden Snitch he gave you. What's hidden in it?"
"The Resurrection Stone must be the Resurrection Stone." Harry was surprised and happy. "I may have two Deathly Hallows in my hand. As long as I find the Elder Wand..."
"Don't think too much, I'm sure Dumbledore doesn't want you to look for the holy artifact." 'Gandalf' said seriously, because the elder wand had been arranged by Dumbledore for Voldemort.
"Why do you say that?" Harry asked in confusion, "He left the symbol of the Deathly Hallows."
“This might just be to teach you something simple.
Like...humility. "
Harry: …
"Okay! Whether it's a sacred weapon or a Horcrux, we'll talk about this later. I think we have to leave this place first." Ron picked up his backpack, "I don't want to drink any more Gordig root tea, whether it's cold or hot. of."
Harry and Hermione did not object, but both looked at 'Gandalf'. After all, he seemed to think there was something wrong with Xenophilius before.
"I have to leave, but I still have to deal with some things before I leave." 'Gandalf' said, then raised the staff in his hand and pointed it at the printing press, and a copy of "The Quibbler" magazine flew into his hand. .
"Let's go!"
Several people went down the spiral staircase to the first floor. Xenophilius was staring out the window, completely unaware that Harry and others were behind him.
"Thank you, sir," Hermione said politely.
"You forgot to boil water." Ron glanced at the stove and saw there wasn't even a kettle on it, "It's for making tea."
"Yes, really?" Xenophilius walked towards the kettle with a smile, "I'm so confused."
"It doesn't matter, we should go anyway." Hermione said.
"No, no." Xenophilius yelled and slammed the table, then quickly blocked the door.
He turned around and looked at a few people, with shame in his eyes, pleading with a glimmer of hope, "I'm counting on you."
"I understand very well." 'Gandalf' took out the latest issue of "The Quibbler" and pointed the cover at the three Harrys.
Seeing his reward order, Harry couldn't hold back any longer, "Sir, you..."
"I didn't want to, but they captured Luna." Xenophilius almost collapsed emotionally, "Just because I supported you in the magazine, they captured my Luna, my Luna. ..”
Xenophilius had tears in his eyes and stared blankly at the scar on Harry's forehead, "I don't know what happened to her, but they might return her to me, as long as I..."
"Hand Harry over to them?" 'Gandalf' shook his head, "That is indeed a good method. It is more effective than using magazines to express your position, and you can also receive a large bounty."
"I don't want any money, I just want my Luna." Xenophilius looked at the four of them with a bitter look on his face, "I must save her, I can't live without Luna, and none of you are allowed to leave."
"Mr. Lovegood, Luna would not want her father to betray her friends."
"So?" Xenophilius snapped, "I can't pretend to know nothing. I only have Luna, and I can do anything for her."
Harry suddenly thought of his mother. She felt the same way when Voldemort was about to kill him.
"Mr. Lovegood, please step aside." Harry tried to keep his voice as soft as possible, "We don't want to hurt you."
"No." Xenophilius looked crazy, "They will be here soon, and I have exhausted their patience."
"Harry, we have to get out of here quickly," Ron said.
"There's no need to be in such a hurry." 'Gandalf' opened the wine bottle on his waist and handed it to Xenophilius, "Why don't you take a sip first to calm down the shock?
I think we can talk, there is always a softer way to solve the problem. "
"There's no time to talk, sir." Hermione said anxiously, "Didn't you listen to what he said? The search team will be here soon."
"They can't arrive." 'Gandalf' found a chair and sat down, then slowly opened the window, and a crow flapped its wings and flew in, standing firmly on his shoulder.
"How is that possible?" Xenophilius slumped down in disbelief, his eyes obviously dimmed.
“I knew Mr. Lovegood was going to sell us the moment I saw The Quibbler switch sides.
Fortunately, I was more cautious and intercepted the crow in time when I saw it flying towards the Ministry of Magic. "
"Awesome." Ron gave a thumbs up, and Harry and Hermione also breathed a sigh of relief.
"Sir, when did you do it?" Hermione asked curiously, "I remember you were always with us."
"Well... silent incantation is a technical job, but for a great magician of my age, it is just a basic operation." 'Gandalf' said with some pride.
In fact, when he saw the crow flying past the window, he decisively used the charm skill.
Although the distance is a bit far, it is not difficult to hypnotize an ordinary crow.
Xenophilius gritted his teeth and struggled towards Gandalf, targeting the crow in his hand.
As long as he sends the letter out, he will stop at least one person even if he risks his life, so that he can at least get Luna back.
Boom!
'Gandalf' knocked his wand hard, and a white shock wave knocked Xenophilius back into the corner.
"I think you need to calm down."
"Quickly imprison him!" Hermione waved her wand immediately, conjuring a rope to tie up Xenophilius's hands and feet, "I'm very sorry, Mr. Lovegood, but you really need to calm down. "
"Alas!" 'Gandalf' took a sip of wine, cleared a clean space, and moved Xenophilius to a chair with his mind.
Seeing this, the three Harrys also found their seats and sat down.
“After figuring out the meaning of the Deathly Hallows, our efforts were not in vain.
Then let’s discuss how to solve the problem in a gentle way. "
"Are you still willing to help me?" Xenophilius looked at several people in surprise and asked.
"Luna is our best friend." Hermione said immediately, "It's not that we don't worry about her, but we can't sacrifice her in vain."
"There is nothing we can do about it." Ron said hesitantly, "Luna will definitely be arrested by them, but her life should not be in danger at the moment.
But Harry...if he was caught by the search team, he might not be able to see the moon today, let alone tomorrow's sun. "
Harry's mouth twitched. Why did this sound so weird?
"Then how to rescue Luna?" Xenophilius asked eagerly.
"It may be difficult to rescue him. We can't let you hand Harry over." 'Gandalf' said deeply, and then changed the subject, "But it can make Luna's situation safer."
"How? As long as she is safe and not tortured.
I'll figure out the rest later. "
"I have three ideas." 'Gandalf' did not whet the father's appetite, "The first is to hand Harry over..."
"Wait, sir." Ron couldn't help but interrupt, "Why can't I understand? Didn't you say that Harry can't be handed over?"
"Then just listen to what I have to say." 'Gandalf' glared at him and continued: "Mr. Lovegood, go and deliver a letter to the Ministry of Magic, saying that you have caught Harry Potter.
After they take the person away, you two intercept him halfway.
In this way, Mr. Lovegood will have no responsibility, and whoever escorts Harry will be unlucky. With luck, it is not impossible for Luna to be released. "
Hearing this, Harry clenched his hands and remained silent.
The risk is a bit high, but Luna is their friend, and Mr. Lovegood lost Luna because he supported him. If she could be replaced...
"No." Hermione objected firmly.
"You can take the risk and give it a try," Harry said.
"Who knows how many people they will come?" Hermione snapped back, "What if Ron and I can't save you?"
"There won't be too many people." Xenophilius said awkwardly, "After Luna was captured, I tried my best to rescue her and lied to them many times.
I think they are no longer willing to believe me. Even if I say that I have caught Harry Potter, the Ministry of Magic will send at most two or three people to confirm the situation. "
"You are too..." Ron looked strange, "You are too hasty!"
"This is called caring and chaos, Weasley." 'Gandalf' was also a little speechless. It is clear that his daughter is in the hands of the Ministry of Magic, but you are the only one who dares to manipulate others' mentality like this.
"Two or three people, right! What if they just Apparate and take you away?" Hermione asked, "Can we still break into the Ministry of Magic to save you?"
Harry was stunned for a moment, he had not thought of this possibility.
"Then the second way." 'Gandalf' spread his hands, "You still inform the Ministry of Magic that Harry Potter is here with you.
After the two or three people who confirmed the situation arrived, you had a fight with Harry Potter, but still accidentally let him be rescued by his companions. "
"Is this possible?" Ron asked doubtfully, "In case, I mean just in case!
If something went wrong during the fight and a killing curse hit Harry, it would be all over. "
"The mysterious man wants to kill him with his own hands, and no one will use the Death Curse."
"I told you it was just in case!"
Harry couldn't help but put his forehead on his head and shook his head. If he couldn't have this best friend anymore, couldn't he hope that he would order something good?
"We can take a risk and try this." Hermione pondered. "At least it's safer than the first one. We can have some initiative."
"Although they didn't catch Harry, at least they saw your loyalty to the Ministry of Magic.
Maybe they won't release Luna right away, but as long as you don't cause trouble, they won't lock her up for too long. "
Xenophilius nodded vigorously, "That's okay, I promise to stay at home peacefully, and all work on "The Quibbler" will stop immediately."
"Sir, what's the third idea?" Hermione asked.
"The third one is simpler and more crude." 'Gandalf' took a deep breath, and then opened a space magic circle, and a pile of gold coins fell from it.
When Harry and others looked at the pile of gold coins that exuded golden luster, their brains suddenly shut down and their language functions were also disrupted.
They all knew that 'Gandalf' had inherited the Black family's legacy, but this huge sum of money, no, to be precise, it was a huge sum of money that still scared them.
I have never seen so much money in my life. It was enough for them to spend more than ten years.
"Sir, this, this, this..." Xenophilius said incoherently, "What does this mean?"
"Just throw it at me with money!" 'Gandalf' said with a smile, "One hundred thousand gold galleons, as for the source...the wealth accumulated by the Lovegood family for generations.
The current Minister of Magic, Xenias, is a fool, and the Ministry of Magic has never been short of corruption.
This money is enough for you to bribe those people. Although it is not sure whether they will let Luna go, it can at least ensure her safety. "
"But I may not be able to repay this money in my lifetime." Xenophilius was moved, but he still felt that he should make his words clear.
"I like that little girl very much." 'Gandalf' stroked his beard, "Aaron Gaius danced with her a few years ago, and she saved Aaron from embarrassment. I don't mind helping him. Return the favor.
If Mr. Lovegood feels sorry for it, just help me write a few articles for "The Quibbler" in the future when I need it. "
