Ancient Warlocks at Hogwarts

Chapter 126 Nearly Headless Nick

Dumbledore didn't want the students to know that a horrific murder had occurred in the castle, even though the victim was just a tabby cat that most people hated.

But things still didn't go as he wished, or in other words, Hogwarts was not a place where secrets could be hidden. The portraits all over the corridors and the ghosts wandering around the castle all day long were the best media to spread the word.

And they didn't need to worry about punishment or deductions from the professors, so by breakfast the next day, the entire auditorium was already discussing who had killed Mrs. Norris.

"Is that you? Andre?" George asked in a low voice with a mysterious look.

This made Andre very helpless. Everyone seemed to think that he was the real murderer like Snape and Filch, but no one was afraid of him because Mrs. Norris was so annoying to the students. It was one of the few things that Llanffindor and Slytherin could agree on.

"This is a very satisfying thing. I have to say that you did what we have always wanted to do." Fred next to him also had a look of admiration on his face.

"But it's not what I did," Andre said with a wry smile: "I just happened to pass by that corridor when I came back from Professor McGonagall's office, and then I saw Filch's cat lying in the middle of the corridor. You guys You should know that I've never been caught by Filch, so why would I need to kill his cat?"

"Oh, there's no need to hide it from us, Andre, we won't tell this matter." It's just that the twins still refused to believe Andre's story. They all agreed that Andre was the one who killed Loris. lady.

"That's enough, didn't you hear Andre say that he just happened to meet the cat?" Hermione was a little angry at their suspicions. She frowned and said to the two brothers: "I believe Andre He wouldn’t do something so cruel, someone else must have done it.”

"But now everyone thinks it was Andre who did it." Ron stuffed a big mouthful of bacon sandwich into his mouth and said vaguely.

"So we should help Andre investigate who killed the cat." The little witch seemed to have made up her mind. She suddenly looked around at the five boys around her, and then said with a serious face.

Hearing this, except Andre, Harry and the others were stunned. Ron said in confusion: "It's just a cat? There's no need. Even if Andre didn't do it, everyone I’m very happy about this too.”

Ron's understanding was not wrong. Although the cat was raised by the castle administrator Filch, in the end it was just a cat. The panic that Dumbledore was worried about did not occur among the students, and almost Everyone is happy about this, especially the students who don't like to follow rules.

But Andre felt that he still had to remind them. He said: "Actually, of course it is only Mrs. Norris who is dead now, but Professor Dumbledore said last night that the cat was killed by an evil black magic. It's not the mild curse I used on Malfoy before, but the more terrifying black magic. If there is such a person in the school, then we have to worry that his next target will just be a Is it a cat? If other students bump into him, will there be any other accidents? "

"No way?" Even the little witch was frightened by Andre's words. She didn't think so far ahead. She simply thought that Andre would not do something as cruel as killing Mrs. Loris. things.

But if she knew that Andre had already had the blood of several dark wizards on his hands during the summer vacation in Norway, she wouldn't think so.

When it comes to dealing with enemies and dealing with friends, Andre is in two completely different states.Of course, Filch was far from being considered an enemy, let alone his cat.

"Of course I'm not saying that this will definitely happen, but it is a possibility, and now Filch has always suspected that I killed his cat. If we don't find the real murderer, he will definitely target our country this semester. Fendo, I think you all don’t want this year’s House Cup to fall on Slytherin.”

"But how do we find the murderer you mentioned?" Harry also felt that Andre's words were somewhat reasonable, since even Dumbledore believed that the person who killed Mrs. Norris used a very special method. Evil black magic, so who can guarantee that he will not do it to others?

As for this issue, Andre had thought about it after returning to the dormitory last night. He said: "We can go find those portraits and ask the ghosts in the castle, although they definitely didn't see who it was at that time. Kill the cat, but maybe it will lead to a clue as to who else was wandering the castle besides me last night.”

This is the only solution that Andre can think of at the moment. After all, when he encountered Mrs. Norris's body last night, it was already past nine and nearly ten o'clock at night. Apart from the portraits and ghosts, there were no other objects in the castle. Someone who might have seen the murderer.

"Then, let's go find Nearly Headless Nick?" Fred thought for a while. Among the ghosts of Gryffindor, they were the most familiar with the approachable Sir Nicholas.

"Well, we'll go there later." Andre also nodded.

After breakfast, the group of people walked out of the door under the watchful eye of the entire auditorium. This kind of treatment Andre had only enjoyed last semester when the Pettigrew incident was reported.

Nearly Headless Nick usually wanders around the castle, and occasionally he leaves Hogwarts to visit his ghostly friends in other areas.

But this time Andre and the others were lucky and met the knight in a corridor not far from the auditorium.

He was dressed in the style of a medieval aristocrat, with a very fashionable feathered hat on his long curly hair, and a knee-length tunic with a car inlaid on it. Round ruffled collar.

"Good morning, everyone." Seeing the few little wizards walking up to him, Nick smiled and said hello.

"Hello, Sir." Andre bowed, and then went directly to the topic: "I think you should know what happened last night, right?"

"Oh, of course, this is a rare big news in the castle. We have been discussing this matter since last night, but I believe you, Andre, it was definitely not your fault." Nick clicked. He nodded.

"Thank you for your trust, Sir." Andre was a little surprised that Nick would say this, but this is undoubtedly a good thing. "I was just passing by last night. It was indeed not me. It was just unlucky that I happened to meet Pi." Damn it, that guy yelled loudly without understanding the situation."

"I can understand that Peeves is indeed an unlikable guy." Nick said, "By the way, what do you want to see me for?"

"Actually, we have something to ask you for help, Jazz." At this time, Hermione stood up and said.

"Is there anything I can do to help you?" But Nick was a little confused. He asked curiously: "I'm just a ghost. You know, I can't interfere in your world of living people."

Andre smiled bitterly and said: "About what happened last night, we want you to help us inquire with other ghosts. Did you see anyone else besides me active in the castle last night? Everyone is here now." The suspicion is that I killed Filch's cat, but in fact it was not me."

At this point, he paused for a moment before saying what the principal said last night: "And Professor Dumbledore told me last night that what killed Mrs. Norris was an evil black magic. I'm worried about that." If the murderer attacks other students, the consequences will be much more serious than they are now, so I specifically asked you to help."

Nick suddenly realized this time, and then agreed to help without hesitation: "Oh, this is the matter, of course there is no problem, I will help you find out, don't worry, Andre, as far as I know Albus They are also investigating who did such a cruel thing."

"I know, I'm just a little worried..."

After achieving their goal, Andre and others were ready to say goodbye to Nick and go look for these portraits of the Fat Lady, asking them to help find out the news.

However, Nick stopped them. He raised his head and said, "I forgot to tell you that this year's Halloween is my [-]th death anniversary."

Then, everyone was a little stunned. Fortunately, Hermione finally reacted and said, "Oh, really?"

Because they don’t know whether to be happy or sad about the news. After all, they have never experienced death, and they don’t know enough about the habits of ghosts. When normal people hear the word death anniversary, they will never think it is a worthwhile thing. Happy thing.

"I'm going to hold a party in a relatively spacious underground classroom. My friends will come from all over the country. If you can come to attend, I will be honored." When he said this invitation, Nick's face Shang was a little nervous, "Of course, maybe you would rather attend the school banquet, right?"

Yes, who would want to attend a death anniversary party hosted by a group of ghosts on Halloween?Is it because the food in the auditorium is not rich enough, or do they think the Halloween dinner is not lively enough?

However, having just asked Nick for help, it would obviously be too rude to refuse his invitation.

So Andre could only bite the bullet and replied: "We will come, Sir."

"Oh, that's great, the youngest ever recipient of the Order of Merlin, Andrei Ivanov, and the legend, Harry Potter, and of course, the three Mr. Weasleys and Gran Miss Jie is also very popular. You will all attend my death anniversary party. This is simply something I have never expected." Nick immediately showed a happy smile.

"Are we really going to attend Nick's death anniversary party?" Ron asked reluctantly after Nick left.

The little witch showed some enthusiasm and said: "Of course, I bet there are not many people alive who can say they have attended such a party - it will definitely be a wonderful experience."

"I don't think so, Hermione." But George refuted her opinion: "The ghosts don't need to enjoy the steaming food like us. If we really want to attend Nick's dinner, then maybe we have to prepare the food ourselves first. Otherwise, you will definitely be hungry when you get there."

Fred also said: "I think it's better not to go then. Think about it, going to stay with a group of ghosts on Halloween night is not a wonderful thing."

Andre also agreed with the twins' statement, but now that they had promised Nick, it would seem a bit untrustworthy if they broke the promise.

"But we have already promised Sir Nicholas!" Sure enough, the little witch said immediately.

"Anyway, George and I will definitely not go to any death anniversary party. Dumbledore may invite the skeleton dance troupe to perform for everyone this year. Then we can just give Nick an excuse. How about saying that we are sick?" "As Fred spoke, he turned his head and started discussing with George.

"This is a good excuse. I think it is completely feasible. As for the four of you, you can try how the ghosts hold a party. Maybe you can gain some knowledge for us when you come back." George nodded with a smile.

"I don't want to go either. Who would hold a celebration party for something like his own death? If you think about it, you will know that such a party must be very boring." Ron was also muttering to the side.

This made Hermione unhappy. She frowned and said, "Then you should have raised your objections just now, instead of complaining here after you agreed to others."

Well, Andre shrugged helplessly. It was obvious that the attention of the friends was attracted by Nick's invitation just now. Maybe they would quarrel about it again, so he had no choice but to say: "Leave now." Halloween is still very early, and we will discuss this topic by then, so now we should go to the Fat Lady and the others for help to find out the news about last night."

After hearing this, the guys finally calmed down, and then they asked a few more familiar portraits to help. Most of these portraits did not refuse Andre's request.

Except for a wizard who was born in Hufflepuff, he hid in other frames, as if he would be killed if he talked to Andre for a while, like Mrs. Norris.

For this reason, the little witch complained very dissatisfied: "I simply can't imagine who would do anything to a portrait? And looking at him like that, it seems that he has determined that Andre is the murderer."

"Forget it, there are already many people willing to help us anyway. I think it won't take long for us to get the clues we want." But Andre himself was not angry about this, and he also understood the portrait After all, even the twins thought he did it at first.

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