Hogwarts Lion Girl

Harry walked to Ron's bed, patted his shoulder, and said with a smile on his face, "Hermione is not talking nonsense, Buckbeak is really fine. Ron, you have a good rest, I will accompany them to find Hagrid."

As Harry spoke, he glanced down at Ron's bandaged ankle and smelled a faint smell of medicine. He noticed that Ron's face was a little pale, and there were beads of sweat on his forehead, and it was obvious that he was still very weak.

Harry couldn't bear to disturb him any longer, so he turned and walked towards the door. When he reached the door, he looked back at Ron lying on the bed, shook his head helplessly, and then quickly chased after Hermione and Salina.

Ron looked at the empty infirmary, and a feeling of being abandoned came over him, making his wounded heart seem even colder. Did he really miss something important? He tried hard to recall what had just happened, but found that his mind was blank, with only the smell of disinfectant lingering in his mind.

In the Forbidden Forest, Hagrid hugged Buckbeak tightly, his tears soaking the feathers of the eagle's head. He choked with sobs, and gently stroked Buckbeak's neck with his rough hands, saying "Great, great" over and over again. Buckbeak also rubbed his head against Hagrid's shoulder and made a low cry, as if responding to his joy.

Hagrid raised his head, looked at Harry and Hermione with tearful eyes, and said gratefully: "Thank you, thank you for saving Buckbeak."

……

Dumbledore used his powerful magic and influence to clear Black of all charges, allowing him to smile in the sun for the first time in a long time. Peter was escorted by the Dementors through the cold and damp gate of Azkaban, his desperate wails swallowed by the cold sea breeze and disappeared into the endless darkness.

Those creepy Dementors were eventually driven away and returned to the cold and damp Azkaban to continue guarding those vicious criminals. The sky around Hogwarts, which was originally overcast, gradually cleared up as the Soul Eaters left. The warm sunlight once again shone on the spires and window frames of Hogwarts Castle, reflecting a dazzling light.

In the following days, the sun was shining brightly and the sky was cloudless. The haze over the Hogwarts Castle was swept away. The warm light sprinkled on the Quidditch field, and the emerald green lawn was like a huge emerald, shining with vibrant light in the sun.

The stands were crowded and bustling, with students waving flags and scarves, eagerly looking forward to the start of the game. The Quidditch game, which had been interrupted due to various accidents, finally kicked off again with cheers.

Although Harry was also very strong and chased the Golden Snitch relentlessly after it appeared and almost caught it several times, Cedric was older after all. He was calmer than Harry. He kept his eyes fixed on the Golden Snitch flying high in the sky, found the right moment, swooped down like a falcon, and caught the Golden Snitch first. In the end, Hufflepuff was the winner.

After the game, thunderous cheers and applause broke out from the stands. The Hufflepuff students were ecstatic and lifted Cedric high into the air to celebrate their victory. Salina couldn't help but smile and was happy for Cedric.

Their eyes met in the air through the cheering crowd. Cedric caught Serena's gaze, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, and then he mouthed silently: "Wait for me on the balcony on the third floor of the castle."

……

On the third-floor balcony, the afterglow of the setting sun sprinkled over the ancient stone railings, dyeing the surrounding scenery with a warm golden red.

Salina walked up to Cedric with a smile, the afterglow of the setting sun falling on her hair, as if coated with a layer of soft halo. The ancient stone pillars in the corridor were illuminated by the setting sun, lengthening the figures of the two people.

Salina looked at Cedric and said sincerely, "Congratulations, Cedric."

Cedric still had a blush of victory on his face. When he saw Salina approaching, he smiled and there seemed to be stars twinkling in his eyes.

Cedric took a deep breath and smelled the light, pleasant herbal aroma on Salina. He lowered his head slightly and said softly, "Thank you, Salina. Without your encouragement, I might not have won this game."

Salina shook her head gently. She looked at Cedric, his figure reflected in her eyes, and said sincerely and firmly: "No, it's because you are so strong."

Cedric looked at Salina, and the smile on his lips deepened. He slowly took out a delicate little box from his warm pocket. The box felt cold to the touch, in sharp contrast to his body temperature.

He gently stroked the delicate patterns carved on the box, then handed the box to Salina. He took a deep breath and said softly, "This is for you. I hope you like it."

Salina stretched out her hands in confusion and took the cold box. The box felt heavy in her hand, and she gently opened the lid and saw a silver snowflake-shaped brooch inside, which was delicate and small, and sparkled in the afterglow of the sunset.

Salina lowered her eyes slightly, her gaze fell on the delicate snowflake brooch, and her fingertips gently stroked the cold lid of the box. She raised her head, the afterglow of the setting sun shone in her clear eyes, reflecting Cedric's gentle smile, and said, "But I didn't prepare a gift for you."

"It's just a small gift, I hope you won't refuse it." Cedric held Serena's hand to stop her from stuffing the box back. His hand was warm and strong, and Serena's heart skipped a beat. She raised her head and met Cedric's deep gray-blue eyes, which seemed to suck people in.

"But..." Salina wanted to say something else, but was interrupted by Cedric.

"Salina, would you like to go to Hogsmeade with me tonight?" Cedric's voice was low and magnetic, with a hint of anticipation.

Salina looked at Cedric, raised her eyebrows, and said with a sly smile, "According to school rules, I can't leave school as a second-year student." She paused deliberately, observing Cedric's expression, and then continued, "As the class leader, you should know this, right?"

Cedric looked at Salina's sly smile and couldn't help but chuckle. He moved slightly closer to Salina, lowered his voice, and said with a hint of mystery: "It would be more interesting to secretly break the school rules occasionally, isn't it?"

Seeing Cedric's mysterious expression, Salina became even more curious and asked, "So, what do you have in mind?"

Cedric blinked mysteriously and whispered, "I found a helper who can help us avoid Filch and the ghosts' patrols."

"Who?" Salina was even more curious.

Cedric did not answer directly. He just smiled mysteriously and said, "You will know when the time comes. It is absolutely reliable."

Seeing that Cedric was unwilling to reveal more, Salina stopped asking questions. She nodded gently and said, "Okay, I believe you. See you later."

"Okay." Cedric said, shaking Serena's hand again, and then the two said goodbye.