struggle

A few nights later, Harry excitedly called them to the Room of Requirement: "I finally know the secret of the golden egg. When I listened underwater, I could hear a strange chorus, which should be the voice of a mermaid. Meaning, it should be that I will take away one of my most beloved treasures, and then I will take it back."

"That's easy." Ron felt that the big problem had been solved, and he patted Harry on the shoulder excitedly. "Harry, as long as you take a swim in the black lake, it will be fine."

"But the problem is, this is not a matter of swimming back and forth in the swimming pool. Mermaids must live in the deepest part of the lake. How can I breathe for such a long time?" Harry raked his hair a little irritably.As for Ron, who seemed to have just thought of this question, he choked up and hesitated for a long time, and finally he and Harry lowered their heads and became annoyed.

"Perhaps a bubble head spell can solve this problem?" Hermione touched her lips with her index finger and thought, "Professor Moody once taught us this spell."

"However, with my magic power, it may not be possible to maintain this spell underwater for more than an hour, and to use other spells to prevent mermaids from blocking me." Harry said uncertainly.

"I remember that there is also a magical plant that allows people to breathe underwater." Ginny pretended to be uncertain and said, "I seem to read it in a copy of "Mediterranean Magical Aquatic Plants and Their Characteristics" in the library. I’ve been there, and the name seems to be——Gill Pouch Grass!”

"Ah, yes, there is indeed this plant!" Hermione clapped her hands fiercely, "Merlin, why did I forget about it. But, it is a very rare plant, it is hard to find, where can we find it? "

Ginny tried her best to show a speculative expression: "Professor Snape should have such a rare plant. Maybe we can seek his help?"

"Oh, Snape?" Harry and Ron cried in unison, then looked at each other, and finally Harry said, "I can't believe he's offering something so rare to help me. Well, I'd rather be in these I will practice the bubble head spell in the middle of the day, and I hope I can survive the one hour in the game."

"Harry, maybe you can use your invisibility cloak? Or, just lend me it and let me find a plan to visit Professor Snape's office?" Ginny looked at Harry and Ron heard Snape After Pu's name, with a disgusted expression on his face, he could only suggest helplessly.

"Forget it, Ginny, I'd rather not have Snape's stuff." Harry waved his hand with disapproval, "I'll practice the spell on my own."

Seeing Harry's insistence, Ginny could only nod her head: "Okay, then during the special training given to us by Professor Moody, let's bring up this spell and let him train us more." In the current situation Next, Tom and the people sent by the main soul should not put Harry in danger before the final finals, which should ensure that Harry is still safe in the second game.What's more, if according to the original book, Harry's baby is still Ron, then maybe she can do something about Ron, so that Harry's burden will be relieved at that time.

In the next few days, the other three carefully practiced the head-bubbling spell with Harry until he mastered the usage proficiently.Even Moody was satisfied that as long as he did it quickly and got back to shore before his mana ran out, there would be no problem.As for Ron, under Ginny's pressure, he also had to practice some self-defense spells, including spells that could perform some instant attacks.Although he didn't understand what Ginny was for, but under the excuse of Ginny "to encourage Harry so that he would not practice too hard alone", he still practiced all these spells.Ginny secretly planned to give Ron some refreshing potions at that time, so that he could wake up early underwater, which could help Harry and make his rescue smoother.

After constant practice, in mid-January, the long-awaited Hogsmeade weekend finally arrived.For the first time as a third grader, Ginny was able to go there for the weekend in a fair manner.Although she had been there secretly with Harry last year, and she was actually not very interested in what the students liked there, she couldn't hold back the enthusiasm of the others.Especially Harry, who seemed to be hesitating to speak to her with a blushing face, but in the end he just murmured, telling her to go.Knowing what Harry might mean, Ginny couldn't refuse, and finally could only agree with Harry's expectant gaze with a smile.

Early on Saturday morning, all the students from the third year and above gathered in the hall excitedly, waiting to go to Hogsmeade village.Although the weather was a bit cold and humid that day, it still couldn't extinguish everyone's enthusiasm. They gathered together and talked about where to go and what to buy.When the school's gate opened, all the people rushed out impatiently, as if the gate would be closed again as soon as they left behind.

Ginny took Hermione's arm, Harry and Ron followed, and the four walked out together.Passing the Black Lake they saw Krum walking from the cabin of the Durmstrang to the deck in nothing but a pair of swimming trunks.After a few moves, he jumped over the side of the boat into the icy water of the lake.

"I guess he must have known the secret of the golden egg." Hermione gave him an appreciative glance. "I have to say, Krum is indeed a very good student."

"He's just lucky." Ron glanced in that direction with some jealousy. "Everyone can see that their headmaster is partial to him, and maybe their headmaster told him this time."

Ginny looked at her brother with some amusement: "Ron, I remember that you used to admire Krum the most. Aren't you a loyal fan of the Bulgarian team?"

Ron blushed up to his ears in an instant: "That was in the past, now I think he is just that, nothing to admire." He murmured, as if he was powerlessly defending himself, trying to cover up his true thoughts.However, from the look in his eyes that kept looking towards Hermione, everyone knew what he was really thinking.

Harry chuckled so shamelessly that even Hermione blushed.She gave Ginny a hard pull, and pulled her ahead, who was also chuckling, as if to distance herself from Harry and Ron.But after walking a few steps quickly, she was still worried about the two behind her. After giving Ginny a helpless look and warning her not to play tricks on others, she slowed down again and walked together with the two boys.This move aroused Ginny's interest even more. However, under Hermione's slightly annoyed eyes, she could only lower her head as much as she could, shrugged her shoulders silently, and Hermione helplessly pretended not to see it.

When they finally got to Hogsmeade, it was packed with people.Ron and Harry looked at each other, as if they were about to speak, but they were both blushing and didn't know what to say.In the end, it was Harry who mustered up his courage: "Well, Hermione, Ginny, let's go to... um... let's sit on the three broomsticks."

When he heard Harry's "three broomsticks" exit, Ron seemed to choke suddenly, coughing violently, and kicked Harry at the same time: "It's Patty..." But before he finished speaking, he said to Ginny and Under Hermione's curious eyes, she suddenly swallowed the second half of the sentence, "Oh, of course, then go and sit in the three broomsticks for a while." Ginny immediately understood that the two of them wanted to go, it should be that In Hogsmeade Village, Mrs. Pattiff's teahouse is only for couples to date, and Harry obviously retreated and changed his name to the three broomsticks. Ron didn't dare to say it, especially in front of her sister face.

Hermione seemed slightly disappointed, but finally nodded.Ginny, on the other hand, was not interested in the so-called most romantic place. She wanted to find out some news from the Three Broomsticks, a place full of people talking, so she agreed without any objection.The four of them still maintained the pattern of two men and two women, one in front and one behind, and headed towards the three broomsticks.

Just as he walked to the door of the bar, Bagman came out of it. When he saw Harry, he ran over excitedly: "Hi, Harry, how are you?"

"It's all good, thank you!" Harry said politely.

"Well, that's good, then I can rest assured." Bagman patted Harry's shoulder enthusiastically, and then pulled him aside pretending to be mysterious, "What about that one? I mean—the golden egg What? How's the research going?"

"Basically no problem." Harry refused as politely as possible, "Mr. Bagman, as warriors, we should solve the puzzles independently, shouldn't we?"

"Oh, of course, of course!" Bagman said with some embarrassment, "It's just that I have a crush on you and I just want to help you, Harry. If you need anything, just ask, I'm very happy."

"I see, thank you, Mr. Bagman." Harry frowned slightly, "It's just that I think I have fully figured out the clues given by the golden egg, and I can do it myself."

Bagman seemed to want to say something more, but when he saw George and Fred walking not far away, he suddenly patted Harry on the shoulder again in a hurry: "Then I wish you success, Harry! I have something to do Let's go first, if you have any difficulties, you are welcome to come to me at any time."

After he left, Harry looked at his back inexplicably: "What the hell is he trying to do? Help me cheat?"

Ron shrugged his shoulders: "Who knows. Leave him alone, let's go in." Then he pulled Harry inside, only Ginny looked back at him thoughtfully. Could it be him who came?

Ron winked at Ginny before finding a place to sit, and squeezed his way between her and Hermione.Ginny smiled knowingly, and moved aside consciously, allowing Ron and Hermione to sit together, and she and Harry sat across from them.Just ordered four glasses of butter beer to drink, the four of them didn't know what to say for a while, and when the atmosphere was a little ambiguous, Rita Skeeter walked in from the door.When she saw Harry, her eyes lit up, and she rushed over quickly: "Harry, are you dating? Would you like to talk to me?" She then took out the famous green shorthand feather The pen, snapped his fingers, and let it start recording automatically.

Harry obviously has a very bad opinion of her, especially after the report about Hagrid appeared, pointing directly at his dangerous giant blood, he felt a deep disgust for her.Therefore, he glanced at her angrily: "This has nothing to do with you. Even a kind person like Hagrid can write like that. What else is true in your writing?"

"Hagrid? Ah, that's not our point, dear boy." Rita didn't take it seriously, trying to squeeze into a seat. "Let's talk about your date. A savior of puberty, a savior who started his life." Little hero of hazy first love, can you tell me, which of these two girls is the one you want to date?"

"You disgusting woman." Hermione stood up abruptly, "Aside from making up and writing sensational fake news, what else are you capable of? You don't care about anything, as long as you can get a story, no matter who you are Don't let it go, will you?"

"You silly little girl." Rita's eyes on Hermione became indifferent and fierce in an instant, "It seems that Harry definitely doesn't like you, so you are angry from embarrassment? Poor little girl, it's no wonder you only You have sharp teeth and a sharp mouth. Don't worry, it's useless even if you're angry, men don't like you like this."

"You—" Now, even Ron stood up and looked at her angrily.And Ginny suddenly drew out her wand: "Tarantella dance!" Her movements were extremely fast, and Rita was completely defenseless, so she was immediately hit by this low-level spell, and tap danced frantically.

Amidst the laughter of the crowd, Ginny immediately dragged the other three out of the bar, and didn't stop until she was approaching the outside of the village.After a brief rest and panting, the four of them laughed together. Hermione patted Ginny while laughing: "Good job, it's time for her to understand."

"Just, will she hate us for this?" Ron asked nervously, "She will talk nonsense about us."

Hermione and Ginny looked at each other, smiled and said in unison: "Who cares!"

Next, the four of them didn't go to any shops, just wandered around casually, and returned to Hogwarts early.The rare appointment was ruined, and the other three were still a little depressed, but Ginny thought to herself, maybe, she should ask George and Fred about Bagman's situation, judging from his performance today, He seemed to be avoiding the twins, wondering if the twins knew something.At least, she hoped to find out whether Bagman might be the person sent by the main soul.

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The author has something to say:

This time, everyone offended Rita together, so let's look forward to what Rita will write...

However, Rita’s writing style is really difficult to write, I always imitate it, TT