Chapter 343 Goodbye Hogwarts

Chapter 343 Goodbye~Hogwarts

The fact is just as Zhang Xiao thought, Dumbledore said some useless words until the end of the conversation.

Although he tried his best to make the conversation more nutritious.

But after all, Zhang Xiao is not a simple little wizard like Harry and Malfoy.

The final result was that both Dumbledore and Zhang Xiao knew that it was impossible to tell the complete story.

But the two of them were still sitting upright on the table, racking their brains to think about the 'clues' in the prophecy.

In the end, it was a pity that we got nothing, so we had to leave first and talk later if we had clues.

Watching Zhang Xiao's back disappear behind the door, Dumbledore sighed softly and rubbed his forehead as if he had a headache.

Sybil predicted nothing bad, but she also predicted the destruction of the world.

Zhang was not an ordinary little wizard, and Dumbledore found it difficult to fool him like he had others.

Although his deception was done out of kindness and protection, it had always been effective.

"Dumbledore, so we still can't reveal it to Zhang?"

A portrait that had never spoken before broke the silence with a soft inquiry.

Dumbledore nodded tiredly:

"Yes, although I believe in Zhang, I also believe that he will not become the next Voldemort and will not think about ruling the world or ruling other people.

But he is a genius, an amazing genius. "

"But what does this have to do with whether Zhang is a genius?"

As a 'fan' of Zhang Xiao, Phineas was very dissatisfied with Dumbledore's decision. He even felt that Dumbledore was discriminating against Slytherin and was not good at Slytherin.

"Geniuses may not be moved by money, power, or beauty, just like I used to be, but geniuses are easily confused by grand ideals, profound knowledge, and more powerful power."

The portraits listened quietly, and they could provide guidance, advice, or help to the principal.

But he cannot make any decisions on behalf of the principal.

"And the most important thing in this prophecy is precisely the twisted, dark power - Zhang is very keen. As long as I accidentally miss something, it is very likely that he will be able to deduce the truth from it.

After all, he was so close to the truth.”

"You have the final say, Dumbledore."

The portraits bowed to Dumbledore in their own customary ways, and each fell asleep.

"Dumbledore really said that? Can't say anything?"

Ron held his head, his face full of shock, disbelief, and sadness.

Harry could swear that he had never known that human faces could have such complex expressions.

"It's true Ron, Professor Dumbledore told us to keep it a secret."

Harry blinked his emerald green eyes sincerely, trying hard to look sincere.

"But why?" Ron hated this feeling. If his friends knew about it but he didn't, he would feel lonely as if he had been left behind.

Malfoy clasped his hands behind his back, frowned and looked at Ron sideways. He didn't know if it was Dumbledore who inspired him to have a strong sense of ownership last night.

He now regards himself as the "future school director" and resolutely resists any behavior that discredits the school. For example, just now he severely reprimanded the little wizard who dared to throw the wrapper of Zizzing Honey Candy in the corridor.

"Weasley, this matter is not something that can be discussed. There is a reason why Professor Dumbledore kept it secret."

A group of them were walking on the edge of the Black Lake. Today was the last day of the semester. Their luggage had already been packed and they still had a few hours of free time before leaving school.

Several young wizards decided to go out for a walk to relax and make arrangements for the summer vacation.

The weather was getting hot at this time. Hermione was wearing a pink hoodie and jeans, and her hair was uncharacteristically pulled into a bun. This was obviously difficult because Hermione's hair was fluffy and voluminous.

Her single shoes stepped on the green grass by the lake, and suddenly she stood on tiptoes, turned around quickly, and faced her friends:

"Ron, since it was Dumbledore who requested it, don't ask. Every order given by the professors naturally has its own reason."

"But -" Ron wanted to ask unwillingly.

Hermione took out her trump card: "Unless you think you are smarter than Dumbledore."

Well, this is obviously impossible. Ron is like a rubber ball that has run out of air, deflating visibly to the naked eye.

"What's more, I don't know either." Hermione spread her hands.

Malfoy suddenly remembered something and looked at Zhang Xiao who seemed to be distracted:

"By the way, Zhang, it seems that Professor Dumbledore chatted with you alone after we left. Can you tell me?"

"Huh? Oh -" Zhang Xiao came to his senses and pinched the bridge of his nose: "Actually, it's nothing, I just talked about some things about Professor Trelawney's past."

Trelawney's past?

The friends were silent for a while as they daydreamed about various possibilities.

Teenagers are always like this. They have strong curiosity and endless energy. They are so jumping, like a kitten.

The summer breeze blows across the lake, causing small ripples and blowing warmly on the body.

With their hair floating, the little wizards raised their heads and looked up at the majestic Hogwarts Castle, but suddenly a sense of loss and sadness filled their hearts.

Summer vacation is coming soon, and it will take two months to return to Hogwarts.

Harry suddenly thought of Dumbledore still insisting on returning to number four, Privet Drive, but Voldemort was obviously no longer afraid of the protection left by his mother.

But thinking of Dumbledore's serious expression, Harry still agreed.

But he suddenly remembered Uncle Vernon, the rude and irritable fat man who was obviously not good to him.

Why did he feel uncomfortable?

"Oh, cheer up, Harry!" Hermione said sadly.

"I'm fine--" Harry said with a forced smile: "I was just thinking about the holidays."

"Yes, I've been thinking about it too!" Ron said: "Harry! You must come and live with us.

I'll talk to my parents, and then I'll call. Call. Call to drop the call for you.

Now I know how to drop the call"

"It's a phone call, Ron!" Hermione shook her head and said: "Seriously, you should choose Muggle Studies next year..."

Ron ignored her and continued to say excitedly: "There's a Quidditch World Cup this summer! What do you think, Harry?

Come stay at my house, we'll go to the game together! Dad can always get tickets from the unit--"

At this point he suddenly remembered what Malfoy had said, and immediately tilted his head to look at Malfoy, wanting to see if this annoying guy still remembered his promise.

Mr. Ma shook his head disdainfully:

"Don't look at me like that, Weasley! The Malfoy family will definitely fulfill what they promised, which is the excellent character of the nobility!

The top VIP box--!"

This suggestion made Harry happy.

He turned to Zhang Xiao and said, "Zhang, what about you? Do you want to go to the Burrow with me? Let's start from the Burrow together?"

Zhang Xiao pondered for a while. This year's summer vacation is indeed a problem. Dad and Mom are busy in China, putting out fires everywhere. All the people that the Taoist sect can send out have been scattered. It is impossible for them to have time to spend the summer vacation with him, and grandpa won't let him go back.

"I will help Professor Lupin deal with some things first, and we'll talk about it after we finish dealing with them-if I have time, I will definitely go to the Burrow!"

"Okay, it's settled! See you in the summer vacation-"

"See you in the summer vacation!"

In the afternoon, Professor McGonagall announced the test results on the bulletin board.

Luckily, everyone passed every course, and Harry didn't expect that he actually passed the Potions class exam.

He suspected that Dumbledore intervened and didn't allow Snape to get along with him.

In the last week, Snape's attitude towards Harry was quite scary.

Harry didn't expect Snape's annoyance with him to increase, but that's how it is.

Every time Snape saw Harry, a muscle next to his thin lips twisted unpleasantly, and he kept bending his fingers, as if he wanted to strangle Harry's throat.

Percy passed the highest level N.E.W.Ts; Fred and George each barely managed to get a handful of 0.W.Ls.

The reason is of course that Zhang and Hermione are still tied for first place, because there are only so many full marks, and Malfoy is second, only making a few mistakes in the history of magic.

Unexpectedly, Neville actually got a good result of third place, which shocked everyone. Although Neville has indeed changed this semester, no one expected that Neville, who was at the bottom of the class in the previous two years, could change so much.

At the same time, because of the Hogsmeade incident that happened this semester, Dumbledore still solemnly praised the young wizards who stood up in the incident.

For example, Cedric, Qiu Zhang, Malfoy, Harry, Hermione, Ron, and Neville.

As he praised loudly, the entire hall suddenly changed into the unique colors of the four colleges again, which meant that Hogwarts once again chose all the colleges to win the college cup together.

The hall was filled with thunderous applause, especially Hufflepuff. Although they were tied, they still won the college cup, not to mention that they finally had a Cedric who could be used as a face.

When the Hogwarts Express left the station the next day, Hermione provided some shocking news to her friends.

"I went to see Professor McGonagall this morning, just before breakfast. I have decided not to take the Muggle Studies course."

"But your dream - isn't it... isn't it 12 o?" Ron said.

"I know -" Hermione sighed and said, "But Zhang Xiao is right, there are endless things in the world to learn, and there must be sacrifices and gains. That timer is driving me crazy."

"You didn't tell us about the timer, I still can't believe it." Ron complained, "Aren't we your friends?"

"I promised not to tell anyone." Hermione said seriously.

Zhang Xiao sat by the window in the carriage, holding his face with his palm, watching the black castle gradually disappear from his sight.

He waved gently, as if saying goodbye.

Goodbye~ Hogwarts.

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