Chapter 135 Chapter 134: Christmas Horror!
The gift Pandro "stolen" from Santa Claus is really mysterious. It seems to be just the packaging of a carton, but for some reason it has the property of being "invulnerable".
It’s no wonder that Pandro showed that little bitch expression that Ian wouldn’t even think about opening the gift box if he didn’t ask him. The little wizard really felt at a loss as to how to open the gift box.
“What’s in it?” As the saying goes, the more unobtainable something is, the more people will be obsessed with it. At this time, Ian was like ten thousand Animagus. Professor McGonagall was scratching his head.
However.
Both hands and magic seem to have lost their effect in front of Santa's gift box. Ian even tried a big chain saw that can achieve equality for everyone on the road. However, it was still as solid as new and motionless. Even the colored strips on the gift box were as smooth as new. The silent ridicule was the gift box's answer to him.
Ian no longer wants to get the things inside, he just wants to know what is inside.
"Do I really have to ask Pandro?" Ian threw away the bucket of sulfuric acid in his hand, sweating profusely. Even though a bucket of strong sulfuric acid fell down, it still failed to corrode Santa's gift box.
The sulfuric acid is smoking.
That's a chemical reaction with the floor.
Santa's gift box seemed to have been splashed with water, and the surrounding floor was already pitted and stinky, but it still stood there quietly and beautifully alone.
This gift box seems to fully illustrate that things that do not belong to the earthly world are not affected by the rules of the earthly world. If there are enough, they may not be used to build a space elevator.
"I don't lack a gift from you either!" After Ian kicked Santa's gift box away, he hesitated for a moment, then ran forward, picked it up, cleaned it and put it back in his purse. His current psychology is probably like that of the three thousand beauties in the harem, and Santa's gift box is the white moonlight that he can't get.
The room is also filled with various other gift boxes, which Ian brought from the bedside of his dormitory. Even though there are not many people staying in school, many people still give them He sent gifts.
The belated Christmas lived up to the little wizard’s expectations and efforts. The pile of gifts was truly spectacular, and describing its scale as a hill is definitely not an exaggeration.
At least it was bigger than three or five Ians put together.
"This is the best proof of my popularity." Ian counted the gifts he received. Not only from Ravenclaw Academy, but also from young wizards from other colleges.
This is probably related to the fact that Ian likes to follow the instructions of the students in class. He even received mutant biting cabbage seeds from the timid little witch of Hufflepuff.
Obviously.
The advice given by Ian really made the little witch's experiment a success. Who said there are no other geniuses in Hogwarts? He saw that Hufflepuff was really going to make another new plant version. Te Scamander.
certainly.
The premise is that the little witch from Hufflepuff who opened up her mind but Ian’s persuasion was useless did not become the olive stew in the dragon’s mouth when she graduated and went to challenge the dragon.
"Slytherin actually only has one gift! They are all really bad! My compensation has not been given to me until Christmas!" Ian secretly made a note in the small notebook in his heart and continued to open it. out of the box.
The Christmas gift box is definitely the source of inspiration for the blind box design. Regardless of whether it is lacking or not, the sense of anticipation during the period before unboxing really makes Ian experience the joy of the holidays.
The largest gift box came from Hagrid. He did not choose to use the traditional packaging method, but placed the gift for Ian in a huge wooden barrel.
"Don't expect a magical animal to jump out of it?" Ian opened the barrel with anxiety. Fortunately, Hagrid didn't like surprising people as much as he thought.
The wooden barrel contained a bunch of simply processed materials. In addition to the extremely precious unicorn feathers, there was even a frog brain that Ian had sought help from Hagrid many times.
The hybrid giant's gift looks as rough as his image, but it is obvious that Hagrid also put a lot of thought into the gift. It is not an easy task to collect so many materials in the Forbidden Forest.
Ian seemed to have seen the scene where Hagrid would go into the Forbidden Forest to help him collect things every now and then.
“I hope he also likes my gift.” Ian carefully stored every material properly. The gift he gave to Hagrid was a full series of alchemy fire dragon figures.
Although each fire dragon figure is only the size of a palm, they can not only move but also breath fire and interact. He even added a few dragon models that do not exist in reality out of personal preference.
The Frost Dragon that can spit out frost, the Bone Dragon that can spit out blue flames, and a very Q version of the Charmander Meng Pokémon, I believe this must be regarded as a favor to Hagrid good.
"When my skills are perfected, I will sell wizard war pets in Diagon Alley and completely change the future fighting system of wizards!" Ian also gave gifts to almost everyone he knew. His gift is available to any little wizard who has had "nodding acquaintance" with him more than three times.
It’s not that the little wizard is so arrogant, but that some unsophisticated alchemy works are of zero cost to him. It’s a win-win-win situation for him to be able to practice his skills and maintain good relationships with his classmates.
The kind where he wins twice and his classmates win once. Compared to Hagrid's large bucket of expensive gifts, the gifts from the other little wizards could almost be considered as overweight.
Ian had a lot of fun doing it.
The gift box given to him by the twins contained a bunch of candies. Ian did not dare to eat it. This gift and the [Sister’s original underwear] given by the little wizard from the night class were both placed by him to respond to requests. There is a room where things are hidden in the house. Maybe someone with destiny will discover this room in the future and find the things he "forgot" here.
“It’s not that I dislike them, it’s that I have a strong sense of crisis.”
Ian continued to open the gifts. Compared with these two gifts with uncertain degrees of danger, the one given by the chocolate boy boy A complete set of collection cards made him feel that he was indeed the second generation of the factory.
It seems that we are usually in a tight situation and can only use chocolate frogs as tuition to attend small classes, but this precious deck can be given away at any time. It is the magical version of the Spicy Prince's Family.
"The little wizards from Ravenclaw give him the most books, and I like them." Ian has already opened the seventh book, and the enthusiastic senior Penello gave him a copy of "The Legend of Merlin".
The two roommates also gave me books, but one was "Fantastic Beasts in the Pot" and the other was "Secret Wars: Following the Man's Struggle".
They are all good books that you can’t buy in Knockturn Alley.
I don’t know if God is reminding Ian from somewhere, but in his next gift box, he took out the "Distribution of Magical Animals and Standards of Sentences" given to him by Qiu Zhang.
“……”
Ian feels that his friends in college may have some misunderstandings about him. Fortunately, the professors did not misunderstand him. His excellent interpersonal relationships allowed him to even receive gifts from four deans.
Professor McGonagall gave him an exquisite brooch with the symbol of Transfiguration in the field of magic. Perhaps this gift also contained her expectations for Ian in the field of Transfiguration.
Professor Flitwick also gave Ian a book full of expectations on Charms. It is the result of some of his own experiences. It has not been published but it is definitely full of useful information. Professor Sprout's gift to Ian was a tool maintenance set, and Ian's helpful behavior towards Hufflepuff students also won her favor.
“What my good uncle gave me was actually not a magic potion.” Ian opened the gift from the last Hogwarts Headmaster, but saw an alchemist with the Iron Armor Charm in it. Props.
It must have been bought.
Ian felt that Snape was worried that the current threat to Hogwarts would affect him. Obviously, Snape definitely didn't know that Ian was still planning to burn Voldemort again. His worry was similar to Ian's worry that excessively greasy hair would cause Snape to lose his hair prematurely.
“I hope my good uncle will like the shampoo I gave him.” Of course, Ian would not buy ready-made Potter brand shampoo and put it on his face. He made it himself and put it through a lot for Snape. Magical version of herbal shampoo. He added a lot of precious materials to it, using recycled Snape's collection.
I don’t know if Snape would be frightened to check his cabinet immediately after receiving the gift.
“Let me see what my best friend gave me!” After Ian finished opening other people’s gifts, he placed the last gift box in front of him.
This is a gift from Aurora.
As his earliest and best friend, Ian gave Aurora a gift of "The Book of Parselmouth" and a work made from the original embryo of the Resurrection Stone.
It certainly cannot allow Aurora to communicate with other souls in the trance world, but this [Patron Saint Ring] can definitely deepen the connection between Aurora and her Patron Saint.
After all.
The existence of the patron saint itself is closely related to the confusing illusion. And Ian also remembered that Aurora had been practicing for a long time, but it was difficult to actually release the Patronus Charm and establish a connection with the Patronus.
This gift is definitely more time-consuming and labor-intensive than the gifts given to Dumbledore and Grindelwald - the gifts he gave to the two selfless elders were a set of wizard chess designed by him.
He put those chess pieces in skins that are definitely much cooler than the 2,000-yuan League of Legends Hall of Fame skins, and even the soldiers turned into green-skinned orcs and tall elves from World of Warcraft.
The performance of the magic modified version does not stop there.
The knights' vehicles were replaced by Thestrals and Unicorns. One side held Frostmourne and the other held Fire Joy. The king on the red side was Dumbledore holding the Elder Wand, while the black one held the Elder Wand. The king of Fang is Grindelwald. Ian even added special effects to the battle scenes, which is definitely a thoughtful gift.
Of course.
It is not as time-consuming and labor-intensive as the [Ring of the Patron Saint].
"The Resurrection Stone is made of that kind of stone, and my ring is also made of that kind of stone. Rounding it all off, it's equivalent to giving a Deathly Hallows to a good friend!"
Ian is filled with anticipation. Opened Aurora's gift box.
He remembered that when he and Aurora were digging eggs in the Forbidden Forest, Aurora said that she had prepared a Christmas gift for Ian, and it was a treasure stolen from Grindelwald.
"Show me what the treasure is!"
Ian violently unboxing.
However.
He expected to see some powerful black magic prop, but he only saw an extremely small, very delicate thing with a metallic luster in the gift box.
"What does this mean? You gave me a house?"
Ian took out the things from the gift box.
With exquisite patterns and a somewhat hollow design, it seems that he is holding something very old and quite old. Under the light, it looks a bit patinated.
That's a key.
……
The corridors of Hogwarts are quite quiet.
It can even be said to be a bit deserted.
Since most little wizards choose to go home for Christmas, the number of little wizards staying in the school is not very large, and most of them prefer to stay in the warm lounge.
When Ian got out of the Room of Requirement, he spat out a big mouthful of white mist.
At this time, there are no more bustling students on weekdays, no laughter and laughter coming from various classrooms and corridors, and no more flight training and competitions above the Quidditch pitch. The halls, towers and outside lawns of Hogwarts Castle look particularly peaceful in the soft winter sunshine.
On days like this, not many little wizards would go to the auditorium to eat. However, Ian still met his acquaintance at the entrance of the auditorium.
"Miss Greengrass! Here's my Christmas gift!" Ian followed the principle of three nodding acquaintances, and also sent a gift to Daphne Greengrass, who was as afraid of him as a tiger.
However, he did not receive a gift in return.
"Do you want my hot face to touch your cold ass?" The little wizard was very unhappy, making Daphne Greengrass and her little friend Gesha Selwyn tremble.
"I...I have a gift. It's in Qiu Zhang's box." Daphne Greengrass quickly explained, leaving Ian stunned in place.
“That Christmas card inside is your gift?” Ian’s eyes widened after recalling it, “As a descendant of a pure-blood family, you gave me a Christmas card? ”
His tone was a little angry.
"Is there a possibility...my father no longer gives me money..." Daphne Greengrass forced a smile, but it seemed that she felt much more uncomfortable than crying. In order to prove that she was telling the truth, she took out her purse. The contents inside were indeed a bit shabby. There were only a few copper Knuts and not even a silver coin.
"I can't even afford a gift box..."
Daphne Greengrass' tone was very sincere and helpless. She was in bad luck because she mocked Ian for being a mudblood. The little witch is really miserable during the semester.
"Isn't she willing to lend you money? Fake best friend?" Ian looked at Gesha Selwyn, who had her head bent and wanted to be an ostrich. The little witch also immediately started to get stressed. Dig into your wallet.
Due to too much panic, the money bag fell to the ground, but it didn't make any sound. When Gertha Selwyn picked up the purse and opened it, the contents were even worse than Daphne Greengrass.
Empty.
“Really, we all have no money, and my family doesn’t give me any money at all.” Gesha Selwyn and Daphne Greengrass both showed a sense of desolation.
"So you are the bankrupt sisters of Hogwarts." Ian was also a little emotional. He took out two copper Knuts from his wallet and gave one to the little witches each.
"This is the reminder fee. Remember to remind your family to send me compensation as soon as possible." After saying that, the little wizard left the bankrupt sisters and walked into the auditorium.
“Liquidating assets takes time…”
Daphne Greengrass replied.
Just because her voice was so soft, Ian probably couldn't hear her. If they had heard this, they probably wouldn't be wondering why they were deprived of food at home.
Obviously, Dumbledore wants a bloodbath in the pure-blood family.
“He also gave you a Christmas gift?” Gesha Selwyn asked after Ian’s back completely disappeared, looking at Daphne Greengrass with a somewhat strange look.
It’s like seeing fake friends who secretly join the party but don’t bring them with them.
"I heard that he gave gifts to many people...perhaps to win people's hearts?" Daphne Greengrass's way of thinking is very consistent with that of a pure-blood family.
"Then why didn't he bribe me? Our family is not weaker than yours..." Gesha Selwyn didn't want to be noticed by Ian, she just felt that her family might be looked down upon.
Daphne Greengrass didn’t know how to answer.
“What did he give you?”
Gesha Selwyn continued to speak with great curiosity.
Daphne Greengrass sighed, "I didn't dare to open it. Little Grindelwald looked at me a little strangely. I was afraid that if I opened it, I would be directly slapped in the face by the Death Curse."
Her words made her laugh. Gesha Selwyn's eyes widened and she even took a breath.
“This guy hid a life-killing curse in the gift he gave you? Oh my God! The Dark Lord back then was definitely not as scary as him!” Gesha Selwyn’s sigh and opinion were exactly the same. From the heart.
“…”
Daphne Greengrass was silent for a long time, and then Gesha Selwyn tentatively asked if she wanted to take the gift box with her to find He, who was relatively neutral. When Dean Chipachi complained.
"I didn't say that the Death Curse would be a gift from him..."
Daphne Greengrass finally responded helplessly.
“??????”
Gesha Selwyn was stunned for a moment before she understood. It turned out that what Daphne Greengrass was worried about was the death curse handed over by Ian's good friend.
"You must be thinking too much. If little Grindelwald really has that kind of relationship with him, you will definitely not be the first to be bombed. The academy has always said that he is having a knocker with Ravenclaw. Fall in love.”
Obviously.
Some rumors are true that you will never be late.
"This is too ridiculous. It's even more ridiculous than the fabricated stuff in the storybook that Professor Lockhart asked me to spread." Daphne Greengrass may have been a rumor communicator.
She actually has some discernment about rumors now.
"Who can tell...I also heard from my father that the Dark Lord used to like to sleep with snakes. The thoughts of these wizards are definitely different from those of us ordinary people."
Gesha Selwyn's tone was filled with emotion. An adult wizard passed by her, which made her, who always liked to establish a good relationship with the professor, immediately say hello subconsciously.
"Hello, Professor Quirrell."
Gesha Selwyn had even bowed, the etiquette was perfect, but when she looked up, she still found that the Muggle Studies professor was looking at him The gaze was quite cold and made her feel a chill running down her spine.
“You look fine too.”
Professor Quirrell’s response made Gesha Selwyn even more dizzy.
She could only quickly recall when she had offended this Muggle studies professor. Before she could ask, Quirrell had already walked into the auditorium and was preparing to eat.
“Are we still going in to eat?”
Daphne Greengrass looked towards the auditorium. Ian had already moved to the Slytherin table and was talking to Aurora. They were talking about something while eating.
"Just treat it as a weight loss if you starve..." Gesha Selwyn was not willing to go near the Slytherin table at this time, and she was not willing to let her eat at the long tables of other houses. willing.
“You’re right.”
Even though Daphne Greengrass's hungry stomach was growling, she immediately and decisively walked away from the auditorium, followed closely by Gesha Selwyn, who looked worried.
"He won't occupy our long table during the entire holiday, right?" Gesha Selwyn believed that this was definitely a very likely thing to happen.
Daphne Greengrass is also worried.
"If it doesn't work, we can steal some herbs to chew."
She gave a "genius" suggestion.
All I can say is.
The bankrupt sisters may be really poor.
Poorer than many of the poor students they had ridiculed - while both of them planned to spend the holidays chewing grass roots, Ian was feasting on Slytherin's long table.
Of course.
While eating, he would look at the ceiling from time to time.
"What are you looking at?"
Aurora couldn't suppress the doubts in her heart after holding it in for a long time.
“I’m looking at the losses I’ve suffered.”
Ian’s tone was slightly melancholy. Yesterday, he arranged a small Christmas surprise here. He never thought that not only did he not get back the gold galleons he had hidden, he also didn't even see a copper nut.
"It turns out that what happened last night was caused by you..." Aurora immediately learned the truth of the incident from Ian's words, which made her eyes widen.
"Who got the gold galleons?"
Ian was wondering if there was any chance to save his loss.
“I don’t know, and I guess no one knows, because at the dinner yesterday, everyone was so smashed that they ran away, and the professors thought it was Peeves’ prank.”
Aurora touched her forehead, which might be where she was hit.
“……”
Ian was silent for a moment.
"Yes, that must be Peeves' prank. I just peeked into his bad behavior." The little wizard spoke loudly with a strong critical tone.
"???"
It was Aurora's turn to be silent.
When Ian saw this, he immediately changed the topic. .
"Where is the key you gave me? Is it a mansion in Austria? Can I choose the decoration style myself?" He would come here to eat, obviously not just because there are few students in school and the long table is free. A large part of the reason was that he was quite curious about the key gift Aurora gave him.
"It's not a house key, you can't use it to open any mansion...but you can go to the Goblin Bank over there in Northern Europe and use it to open the bank warehouse where my grandfather hid it."
"I don't know what's inside, but it must be my grandfather's treasure. He hid it very secretly. I used my talent to find the hiding place."
Aurora explained slowly .
The expression on Ian's face opposite her was visibly horrified.
"What? Don't you like it? I think you should like it very much...after all, you like Jin Gallon so much?" Aurora tilted her head and looked at Ian in confusion.
"It's not...this thing..."
Ian quickly took out the key. He had several guesses about the key, and even had some wild ideas. I wonder if this could be the key to the Slytherin girls' dormitory door.
However.
The facts made his scalp numb even more than his wild imagination.
"It has to be you! The King of Courage!" Ian felt like a yellow cat at this moment, and he looked at the classroom seats in the auditorium with a slightly panicked look. Fortunately, Grindelwald did not come for lunch, so the little wizard breathed a sigh of relief.
How to say it.
You can’t blame Ian for overreacting.
After all.
Is this more than just stealing Grindelwald’s treasure?
This is completely the result of Aurora directly copying Grindelwald!
〔ps: Today, I am asking for leave. Tomorrow and two days later, brothers and sisters, meet me, my limit.〕
(End of this chapter)
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