Chapter 175 Christmas (2 in 1)

Chapter 176 Christmas (2 in 1)

This semester is over, and the entire castle is shrouded in a heavy silence like the snow on the ground.

The little wizards who went home for Christmas left the castle on the Hogwarts special train the night before.

The whole school suddenly became much quieter, even empty.

Zhang Xiao did not feel dull, but rather very peaceful.

Because of the attack, the number of students who chose to stay in Hogwarts was particularly small.

Although Fred and George decided to stay in school, they stayed in Hogsmeade during the day except for coming back to sleep at night. Their experiment seemed to have reached a critical point.

Although Mrs. Weasley was very worried about Ginny, as the mandrake in the herb greenhouse gradually matured.

She also calmed down a lot, because Professor Sprout told her that in a few months, Ginny would be able to be resurrected intact.

Zhang Xiao felt that if ordinary people knew about this technology, they would be crazy. There was no mature freezing technology until 2023.

Those who are seriously ill can find an opportunity to gaze at the basilisk affectionately through the mirror.

It is safe and painless, and the technology is guaranteed. It is just like freezing time, and it is very easy to use.

Perhaps Ginny's petrification touched the emotions of the Weasleys, and the couple decided to go to Egypt and Romania to see Bill and Charlie.

One of them works as a curse breaker in Gringotts, responsible for the goblins to solve the curse left by the pharaoh in the pyramid and obtain treasures.

Of course, the treasure belongs to the goblins.

This is because the Egyptian Ministry of Magic is too weak. They were ridden on the head by the goblins and had their ancestral graves dug up, but they could not do anything.

This shows that although the goblins were defeated, they are still strong.

They are digging people's ancestral graves all over the world, except China.

The other Charlie raises dragons in Romania.

They are all high-risk occupations, and they often receive casualty notices.

After all, the family concept in the West is too different from that in the East. Bill and Charlie are both high-income people.

But they are relatively independent and have their own lives after work.

If it were in China, with so many younger brothers and sisters, the two elder brothers would definitely have to subsidize the family. It would never happen that the two elder brothers earn 500,000 yuan a year while the younger brother still uses second-hand things.

In the previous life, Zhang Xiao knew that many elder brothers took the initiative to carry the family on their shoulders immediately after they came out.

It is not possible to say which of the two concepts is better or worse, but the culture is different.

Percy also stayed, and told them very conceitedly that the reason he stayed to spend Christmas was just because he was an excellent student and had the responsibility to support the teacher's work during this turbulent period.

Everyone sneered at this, because almost everyone in the school knew that Percy stayed to make it convenient for him to date Penelope.

Penelope's home is not far from Hogwarts, and the two had agreed to visit Hogsmeade together during this holiday to experience what it was like to spend Christmas alone.

By the way, when the two were hiding in an empty classroom and kissing and talking about their plans, the entire small duel club was hiding and eavesdropping.

The dawn of Christmas arrived, and Hogwarts seemed to be thrown into a refrigerator. There was cold air everywhere, and there was thick snow outside.

Only Zhang Xiao and Malfoy were left in the dormitory.

Malfoy felt like he was cast a bone-loosening spell, lying in the warm quilt, soft and without any strength.

He rubbed his sleepy eyes, opened the curtain a crack, and the cold air came in through the crack.

Malfoy shivered, and immediately shrank back into the quilt, shouting loudly:

"Zhang, should we sleep like this until lunch?"

Zhang Xiao had woken up a long time ago, but he was also staying in bed. The air conditioner in summer and the quilt in winter have a fatal attraction to humans.

"I can do both!"

It was the first time for Malfoy to spend Christmas at school, and this fresh feeling finally prevailed.

He gritted his teeth and crawled out of the bed, put on his clothes as quickly as possible, and muttered:

"I'd better get up. Weasley and Potter have long boasted to me that the school auditorium will be decorated like--"

He swallowed the second half of the sentence directly. Looking at the gifts that almost filled the entire dormitory, Malfoy shouted directly:

"bloody hell! Why are there so many gifts?"

To be honest, as a top second-generation rich man in the wizarding world, the gifts Malfoy receives every year are definitely not few.

It was Zhang Xiao who taught him to get rid of vulgar tastes, otherwise he would definitely use the number of gifts to mock Weasley and Potter.

But the number in front of him was too exaggerated. Just a rough glance, Malfoy felt that the pile of gifts in front of him added up to at least more than 300!

The pile of gifts next to him, which was obviously missing more than half of the gifts, about 80 or 90 pieces, should be his.

Because this is about the same as the number he received every year in the past.

Zhang Xiao lazily stuck his head out from the curtain, took a glance, and yawned:

"It seems to be a little more than last year."

Zhang Xiao took out his wand and shook it, summoning the clothes on the hanger. Malfoy had already gotten up, and he was embarrassed to continue lying in bed.

He vaguely felt that it didn't seem so troublesome to put on clothes before blocking cognition.

But he couldn't remember what he did specifically, and this feeling was very uncomfortable.

Wait a minute, when he was about to put on a sweater, he suddenly remembered something and jumped off the bed nimbly.

After searching in the gift mountain for a while, I found the gift sent by Mrs. Weasley.

After opening the gift, it still contained the traditional thick sweater of the Weasley family and a large box of homemade fudge by Mrs. Molly.

Although it was not very expensive, the thought was very valuable.

Malfoy watched Zhang Xiao put on the Slytherin green sweater, and there was a "Z" embroidered with silver wool on the chest.

He said slowly: "What is this? Why do I feel like I have seen it somewhere?

It seems to be on Weasley's body?"

Zhang Xiao unwrapped the fudge, put one in his mouth, and said vaguely:

"Well, there is one every year, which is quite warm."

Mrs. Weasley's craftsmanship is still as superb as ever. The fudge is not very sweet, with a strong milky flavor, and it seems to have added a little mint.

Malfoy curled his lips, did not say anything cheap, but picked up a candy box handed over by Zhang Xiao.

Prepare to criticize Mrs. Weasley's craftsmanship and show off how delicious the candies made by his mother are.

However, Malfoy tasted them for a long time and saw that the candy box was almost empty, and he couldn't say anything useful.

He could only turn around and start counting his gifts.

Zhang Xiao had already started doing this a long time ago. Thanks to several big hits this semester, especially the duel with Professor Flitwick in the duel club, his popularity has risen to a new level.

The number of gifts increased further. Zhang Xiao counted and reached an astonishing 322!

This means that in addition to the professor, there are also gifts from Mrs. Weasley and courtesy gifts from pure-blood families.

Almost half of the school gave me Christmas gifts?

It would take a whole day to open so many gifts, right?

Zhang Xiao felt a little numb on his scalp, and could only pick out the gifts from friends who were closer to him.

Harry gave two figurines like a pair of figurines, and the packaging was very beautiful.

The box said "Classic Reproduction of the Wizard Duel Tournament! ’

After a quick glance at the manual, the two little men were recorded in the 10 classic duels recognized in the past 100 years.

As long as you shout out the year and the match, the two little men will completely reproduce the classic duel.

Of course, the magic shot out is all light and shadow effects, and there is no actual lethality.

It can only be said that it is definitely not cheap.

Malfoy over there stretched his head to take a look, and said nonchalantly:

"Dueling little men? Regular version, right? I have several sets of collector's editions at home, including the limited edition in pajamas. The regular version can be bought for only a few dozen Galleons."

This look is just like the Versailles face of the krypton guy in the group in the previous life-Ye Lan is quite strong, and it is even stronger with full life and full essence. I spent 25 648 to get it.

Pah!

"Did Harry give you a gift?"

"Potter will give me a gift? How is that possible?"

Malfoy raised his face and showed his signature contemptuous smile:

"Although I gave him a gift that fits his status, it was out of my noble character. I didn't expect Potter--"

Suddenly Malfoy was silent. Zhang Xiao stretched his head and looked. The gift box in his hand was written with 'Harry Potter'.

Malfoy's face turned red in an instant. He coughed hurriedly, and kept a straight face to prevent himself from laughing happily. He said slowly:

"Okay, it's unexpected--"

Forget it, Draco, Zhang Xiao pouted, you are so happy that you are about to sing.

After Malfoy quickly opened the gift, he was silent in an instant. He turned the box in his hand with his eyes wide open. It was also a customized little man.

It just looks exactly like Malfoy, a complete Q version. The little man's head seems to have some problems. He never bows his head. He looks up at everyone, and the expression on his face is very annoying.

The little man was wearing Slytherin's school robes and would pace on the table with his hands behind his back.

Occasionally, he would take out his wand and point it to the sky, showing a sentence:

"The Malfoy who can't speak is the good Malfoy!"

It can't be said to be similar, it can only be said to be exactly the same!

Zhang Xiao almost laughed so hard that he choked. Malfoy stared at himself on the table, pulled out his wand and wanted to tear it into pieces, but finally gave up the idea.

He just roughly stuffed the little man back into the box and put it in his small bag.

Judging from his appearance, he probably has already started thinking about what gift to give for Christmas next year to get back on track.

In fact, the gifts are similar to last year's. Hagrid still gave some precious magical animal materials and thanks.

Because of Zhang Xiao's idea, the magical animal protection class has become one of the favorite classes of the little wizards.

Hagrid's popularity has also increased significantly. Every time he hears the little wizards shouting "Professor Hagrid".

This silly big man's eyes are almost narrowed into a slit with laughter, and he is more and more grateful to Zhang Xiao.

I can only say that Hagrid is really generous. If you say that he doesn't know the price, that's nonsense. As someone who often goes to Knockturn Alley to buy things, how could he not know the value of the things in his hand.

Hermione still gave books. Maybe because both of them have studied in Muggle society, she actually gave a set of Encyclopedia Britannica, which is quite expensive.

The price alone is more than $1,000! I don't know how Hermione convinced her parents to spend so much money.

But considering that Mr. Granger has his own dental clinic, I can only say that the little rich woman doesn't lack this little money.

Even if this set of books uses highly condensed Chinese characters, it has more than 40 million words. You can imagine how large the original English version is.

Malfoy was shocked by the dozens of books. "Is Granger crazy? Who can finish reading so many books?"

Bah, the landlord's stupid son, this thing is used as a search engine by people in this era, it is quite practical.

Putting this set of encyclopedias into his Qiankun bag, Zhang Xiao continued to open the gifts.

Ron's gift was relatively simple, still a card, but this time it was a star card launched by the Quidditch team.

Professor Flitwick, Professor McGonagall and several other professors all gave books, and Professor Snape gave "Memory Magic - Control Your Mind".

Finally, it was the highlight. Zhang Xiao picked up a small package with beautiful cursive words on it:

"Albus Dumbledore"

Wiltshire in northern England, the mansion of the Malfoy family.

According to past practice, this place should have been decorated and prepared for Christmas.

But at this time, the sky above the mansion was shrouded in thick fog, which was a sign that the mansion's defensive magic was fully activated.

The exquisite iron door with a powerful spell was flapping from time to time, and people wearing cloaks and covering their faces were apparitioned to the door.

After looking around vigilantly, he notified the owner of the mansion with a specific visitor spell.

There were already many more people in the magnificent hall. They sat at the exquisite oak table. The tea in front of them had already lost its temperature, but no one touched it.

Some people twisted their bodies uncomfortably, and others pretended to be calm, but their fingers unconsciously tapped the armrests, revealing their nervousness.

There was silence in the spacious living room, as if everyone was unwilling to speak, just waiting quietly.

Lucius, the owner of the mansion, was not among them.

In the bedroom on the second floor, Narcissa leaned against Lucius, suppressed her anger, and whispered:

"Lucius, are you crazy? Life is peaceful now, and the cooperation with the East has made you a lot of money, why do you want to--"

She nodded her chin down, and the direction was just the living room.

"Even on this day, don't you know how much I miss my children?"

Lucius's face was a little pale, he gritted his teeth, and said in an anxious and painful tone:

"No, you don't understand, Narcissa, I have to protect you and Draco!

Damn it-he planned it when he gave that thing to me!

I don't know how he predicted the future, I'm afraid it was the legendary prophecy that made him take precautions."

Narcissa's face suddenly became paler than her husband's, she held her husband's hand tightly, and even the joints were a little blue.

"You mean - the mysterious man had already predicted that he might fail, and then gave you a crucial thing?"

Lucius swallowed his saliva, his eyes full of fear:

"Narcissa, I can't tell you more things, it's not good to know too much, but -"

He pointed in the direction of the living room:

"No one wants him to come back, but at the same time - no one can bear the cost of finding out that he has betrayed you when he returns."

He looked at his beloved wife and repeated it again:

"No one!"

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