Chapter 105: Message after years
Ms. Grey's expression softened a bit at Sebastian's compliment.
"She told me that after learning these basic runes, people can make some advanced variant runes according to their needs."
"For example, the sound transmission rune we just saw requires a special love rune to activate."
"When I was alive, my mother and I would use this method to pass messages around Hogwarts."
At this point, Ms. Grey hesitated. She paused, then finally mustered up the courage to continue.
"My mother is a very wise person. In my eyes, she is the smartest wizard in the world."
"She is so dazzling, so dazzling that I feel like a transparent person standing next to her."
Ms. Grey's voice became a little lonely.
"Of course, it may also be that I am too ordinary."
"But," she changed her tone, her voice becoming more passionate, "I am very dissatisfied with my mediocrity. I want to be as smart as my mother."
"No! I want to surpass my mother, to be smarter and more famous than her!"
"So, I stole her crown, the crown that is said to increase the wisdom of the wearer."
"You know," Ms. Grey's voice was a little hollow, "that crown doesn't actually increase wisdom."
"Wearing it will only increase the wearer's thinking speed and make the wearer's learning efficiency higher."
"All knowledge needs to be learned by the wearer himself."
"After stealing the tiara, I fled all the way to the forests of Albania, where I lived in seclusion, hoping to achieve something before returning to Hogwarts."
"Then my mother became ill and very sick, and she wanted to see me again, so she sent a man to find me."
Hearing this, Sebastian's heart moved slightly, and a name appeared in his mind.
The Bloody Baron!
However, he said nothing, but just listened quietly as Ms. Grey continued.
"It's a pity that because of the theft, I don't know how to face my mother when I go back. Or rather, I don't dare to go back and I don't have the face to go back."
"Besides, I was very stubborn at the time. All I had in my mind was to return to Hogwarts in glory after I had achieved something."
"So, I had an argument with the man who came to see me, and he stabbed me to death in the forest of Albania."
"When I became a ghost and returned to Hogwarts, my mother had already passed away..."
Ms. Grey lowered her head, completely immersed in sorrow, unable to utter a single word.
Looking at the sad Ms. Grey, Sebastian whispered comfortingly.
"Helena, although you and Ms. Ravenclaw didn't get to see each other for the last time, I believe that everything she wanted to say to you is left in that note."
"You can teach me the runes of love that you use to communicate, so that you can listen to the words your mother left for you."
"No..." Ms. Grey became flustered when she heard Sebastian's words.
"No need to listen. I can totally guess what was said. It must be some insults to me."
"They scolded me for stealing the crown, for being rebellious and disobedient, for not wanting to come back after being found, and for losing my life in vain..."
"No!" Sebastian interrupted Ms. Grey's guess. His voice was steady and powerful, revealing a convincing force.
"From historical records, we can see that Ms. Ravenclaw has never said that the crown is lost, even to other founders."
"She never told anyone that you betrayed her."
"So, she will never scold you in the message, believe me, Helena!"
"Really..." Looking at Sebastian's sincere eyes, Ms. Grey hesitated for a long time.
"I am a ghost and I have no magic power. I can only ask for your help, Professor Swan."
Sebastian listened carefully to Ms. Grey's explanation, and after figuring it out, he stretched out his wand and drew a special love rune in the air.
As soon as the red rune appeared, it quickly floated towards the castle wall. The moment it touched the wall, a gentle female voice sounded.
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Dear Helena, I don’t know if you can still hear your mother’s message, but while you are alive, you must always keep some thoughts for yourself.
It’s a pity that mom can no longer see you in person. This is the deepest pain in my heart.
To be honest, mom regrets it!
Mom shouldn't have let Barrow go to find you. I just thought that only he would look for you wholeheartedly.
Both of you are stubborn people, maybe that's the reason for the tragedy.
Recently, lying in the hospital bed, I have been thinking how nice it would be if I hadn't sent anyone to look for you.
Even if I never see you again, even if you live in the forests of Albania forever, as long as you are alive and well, that's enough...
Just being alive is enough...
I know that you have taken your mother as your role model since you were a child, and you wanted to surpass her, so you took the crown.
You have been so proud since you were a child, so you must feel uncomfortable about taking the crown away.
But, Mom wants you to know that I will never blame you for such a little thing. Mom's things were originally left for you.
Mom hasn’t contacted you because she’s afraid that you’re too proud to let go of your pride, and she wants to wait for you to come back after you’ve let go.
Now I see, I was completely wrong. Maybe if I had looked for you from the beginning, everything would have been different...
People say that what Ravenclaw cares about most is knowledge, what she values most is wisdom, and what she treasures most is her crown.
But mom wants to tell you that you are the most precious baby in mom’s heart.
From the moment you were born;
From the time you take your first steps;
From the first time you called me mom;
From the first time you waved your wand;
Mom's heart is filled with you. You are the brightest gem in her heart.
Mom doesn’t care whether you can become a powerful witch. As long as I see you every day, I’m happy.
If possible, mom is willing to give you all my wisdom and knowledge in exchange for your peaceful life.
If possible, mom wants to see you find your own love and live happily with children and grandchildren.
If possible, mom would also like to see you live alone, as long as you live your life freely and happily.
Helena, I wonder if you will ever become a ghost and return to Hogwarts to hear this message.
But I hope you can forgive yourself, let go of your worries, and then move on, knowing that death is just another great adventure.
Mom's illness is getting worse. Maybe we can meet again in a hazy fantasy world.
That way, I can hear you call me mom again...
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The sound gradually faded away, and Ms. Grey had already burst into tears and sobbed.
Gradually, she calmed down and smiled brightly at Sebastian who was standing quietly beside her.
"Thank you, Professor Swann. Because of your help, I know that my mother never blamed me."
"I have always believed that the reason I became a ghost was because I was stabbed to death by Barrow."
"Now, I understand that my heart knot has always been about getting my mother's forgiveness."
"Now, my knot has been untied, and I can no longer exist as a ghost."
"I will bravely move forward to explore another great adventure."
Looking at the gradually disappearing ghost body, Ms. Grey smiled softly.
"Don't be sad, Professor Swann, be happy for me."
"I give you the tears I just made as a token of my gratitude. You know, the tears of ghosts are very precious materials."
Looking at the other party's disappearing figure, Sebastian waved his arms and said with a smile.
"Goodbye, Helena, I wish you a safe journey~"
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