[HP] Walk in Thorns and Flowers

"Nicole? Flamel?" Christo bit her lip slightly. She thought the three of them were investigating the broom incident last time, but now, they obviously have something to hide from her.When she cast her bewildered eyes on Hermione, she found her eyes flickering.

"Krystal—" Hermione seemed eager to explain something, but she was interrupted when Ernie came running from a distance.

"Hi, Hermione, Potter, Weasley." He greeted one by one, and eagerly took his sister's hand, "Kerry, come on, we will miss the train." Chris Duo quickly waved at Amber, and said apologetically, "When I know, I'll ask the owl to bring you the letter."

The McMillan brothers and sisters trotted all the way to the gate of the castle, just in time for the returning student team.When Cedric saw them appear, he waved his hand. The boy was tall among the crowd, and Ernie saw him right away.They sat in the carriage together, turned over the hill, and saw the white smoke rising from the chimney of the train.

Sitting in the carriage, Ernie asked about what happened just now, and Christo said it in detail.

"Nicole Flamel?" Cedric asked back, his slightly angular face flashed a trace of doubt, "He seems to be the only known maker of the Philosopher's Stone—come on, let's see the Chocolate Frog What can you tell us?" He picked up a bag, opened it, his obsidian-like eyes lit up, he pressed the card on the table, and handed the chocolate to Christo.

"Nick LeMay, who has made significant contributions to alchemy, and the only surviving Philosopher's Stone belongs to a famous alchemist and opera lover. He is now 66 years old and lives in seclusion with his wife Perenal (650 years old). Devon."

Ernie read it softly, and Christo poked Cedric's hand speechlessly. "This is really good luck." She muttered, "But what does Harry want this for?" She snapped her fingers lightly, and the amber flew to her shoulder with a cooing sound, and she rubbed it affectionately Christo's face then flew down on the table and grabbed the card.

"Could it be a special assignment given by Professor Binns—" Ernie said with a frown.

"Perhaps the Weasley brothers tricked Harry, who is a good Seeker!" Cedric laughed. "Fred and George are always good at playing tricks."

Christo opened the window, and the cool wind that poured in made her shiver. Amber calmly adjusted her feathers against the wind, seeing that Christo really wanted to catch her and throw her out.Seemingly aware of her master's resentment, Amber flew far away with one wing.Christo slammed the window shut: "Never mind, the three of them are avoiding me now anyway." She tightened her scarf and said a little sourly.

"You didn't tell me." Ernie's face showed displeasure.

"Okay, maybe Potter and the others have encountered a little trouble and don't want to involve Christo." Cedric put the blue flame into the coffee cup and handed Christo, "Take —Actually, I don't think Potter looks like a savior at all, but anyway, he doesn't look bad, the last Quidditch match was really beautiful!"

Christo gratefully held the coffee cup, resting her chin on the handle: "I heard from my brother that you want to be Hufflepuff's Seeker—how about it?"

Cedric spread his hands and showed a helpless smile: "I'm not as talented as Potter. In fact, I guess if I work hard for a while, I might have a chance!"

"Talent, it's just that Professor McGonagall prefers Potter—" The door of the compartment was opened with a bang, Christo lowered her eyelids and twitched her mouth, again, Malfoy didn't complain about Harry, he would see him Merlin?

"I think he flies pretty well," Ernie said flatly.

Malfoy stood at the door, followed by his two little followers. He walked in arrogantly, and said loudly, "That's not bad? Potter is just wearing the halo of a savior..."

"Okay, Mr. Malfoy." Christophe raised her head, her sapphire blue eyes gouged out mercilessly, "Don't you dare to say that you don't have the halo of the Malfoy family on your head? If you insist on proving Leigh is an idiot, I'm afraid none of us here can help you with your mission. If you have the ability, you should also be a Seeker, and compete in the Quidditch game! If there is nothing else-" She smiled lightly , "Please take two steps back and close the door."

Malfoy's face turned pale, he snorted, threw the parchment he was holding onto the table, and walked out with his head held high.

Christo opened it and took a look, Ernie frowned beside him: "This is—"

"Professor Snape assigned me homework." Christo calmly scanned all the words on the parchment, folded the parchment, and put it in the pocket of her robe.

Ernie opened his mouth, as if startled, but he said nothing.

The gloomy sky was getting darker, and snow suddenly fell outside the window. By the time the McMillan brothers and sisters and Cedric got out of the car, there was already a thick layer on the ground, and fine snowflakes were still floating in the sky, and the air was cold. The breath was almost frozen into a solid, and a gust of cold wind blew through, and the three of them couldn't help shaking.

While in the car, Christo curiously asked Ernie about his father.According to Ernie, his father was very handsome, slender, and a very kind person. Although he had high demands on them, he never demanded what kind of wizard they wanted to be.Even so, Christo still tightly clenched the buttons on her sleeves.

"My Kelly, my little princess! Let mommy hug you!" Before Christo had time to see what her father looked like, she was hugged tightly by Mrs. McMillan.

"Well, Mom—" Ernie coughed softly, "my sister is out of breath."

Mrs. McMillan glared at him, but she immediately let go of her hands, took Christo into her arms, pinched her face very lovingly, and rubbed her bangs again, as if she didn't do this, Christo would disappear immediately.

"Mom—" Christo twisted her body reluctantly. She is no longer a child, and Cedric is here, so he will definitely laugh at her. Sure enough, when she looked up, Cedric's face was showing A big smile.

"Where's Dad?" Ernie looked around, and Christo stood on tiptoe, twisting her body, trying to look behind Mrs. McMillan.

"Almost forgot!" Mrs. McMillan quickly turned around with Christo, "Go, Kelly, Chloe has always missed you, go say hello to Dad."

Christo saw the tall blond man in the crowd at a glance. He stood in front of the black car and waved to them. Christo suddenly felt a little sore nose. She walked over and looked up slightly. At first, the man's long light golden hair was simply tied behind his back, his light brown eyes were pure and stable, and there was a slight smile on his lips, looking very gentle.He was wearing a white shirt with the cuffs rolled up to the top of his arms, with an indescribable elegance.However, his right hand—Christopher felt that she was about to shed tears. This was her father. His right hand was a prosthetic limb, from the elbow to the fingers.

"Dad..." Christo murmured, she didn't know why, she wanted to cry so much, she threw herself into Mr McMillan's arms, and wept loudly, in him, she felt firmness and Anhe.Even if Hogwarts allowed students to bring snakes as pets, she would not be afraid, such an idea popped into her mind.The faint medicinal fragrance of lavender from the clothes is so familiar, she has smelled such a slightly astringent fragrance in a dream, and the truth at this moment makes her nostalgic.

"I was worried that Keli would ignore me." Mr. McMillan teased, "Pace will definitely be jealous! Sure enough, Keli likes me the most." He stroked Christo's little head, His expression was indescribably gentle.

"Okay, little tearbag, don't cry." He patted Christophe's head again, "Let me see, Pais and Ernie are here, ah, isn't that Digory's son?" ? They have grown so tall."

"Hello, uncle." Cedric stepped forward and said politely.Christo stopped crying and took Mr. McMillan's hand.She lowered her head, not wanting her brother and Cedric to see the red circles under her eyes.

Mr. McMillan obviously guessed what she was thinking—"Thank you for taking care of Ernie and Keli, little Digory. Come to McMillan's manor as a guest when you have time."

Cedric nodded. He seemed in a good mood. After saying goodbye to the McMillan family, he quickly disappeared into the crowd.

With a wand in his left hand, Mr. McMillan cast a warming spell on Christo, "Come on, Kelly, let's go home."

Christo felt her hands and feet warm in an instant. She nodded obediently, glanced at her brother who was following behind, and asked in a low voice, "Dad, why don't you cast a warming spell on your brother and Cedric?"

Mr. McMillan blinked: "This cold can't resist, how can they become knights protecting the princess?"

"But—" Chris paused, "Kerry also wants to protect other people."

Mr. McMillan did not expect his daughter to say such a thing. He was slightly taken aback and then showed his face and said, "But, Keli is the little girl my father wants to protect. Do you want to learn the warm spell then?"

Kelly nodded.

"Come here with your ear," said Mr. MacMillan, dropping his voice suddenly. "Don't tell Mama that Papa sent you the No. [-] pewter cauldron."

"What?" Christo asked puzzled.

"Anyway, Keli, just don't tell her. Dad will teach you the warm spell when you get home, okay?"