Homecoming from Hogwarts

Chapter 575 Celebration and Helplessness

The sudden noise that filled her ears made Hermione almost fall.Then, in a spin, she was dragged into the innermost part of the common room by about a dozen hands at the same time. The students who remained silent in front of Professor McGonagall were all screaming, cheering, and whistling.

Harry watched in stunned silence as Hermione quickly disappeared in front of him. Even he had only seen this battle before him once, when he won the Quidditch Cup last year.

"wait--"

Harry shouted as he came to his senses, desperately trying to get Hermione back.Professor McGonagall had just clarified one thing that seemed to him the most obvious. As for the specific details, it can be expected that he would have to ask Hermione about the specific content of the argument that took place in the back room of the auditorium!

Hermione was stunned by the enthusiastic faces in front of her.It is true that she has always been somewhat famous in her grade for her excellent grades, but for most little wizards, grades are the most insignificant thing.They prefer fresh and exciting topics, and little wizards like Harry who excel in sports that people love.

She had never been so welcomed, and the high-pitched favors that came her way almost made it impossible for her to think calmly.

"We were just complaining that you clearly didn't let us throw names into the Goblet of Fire, but you secretly came up with the idea yourself!"

George shouted loudly, but there was an excited smile on his face.

"Oh, who on earth would be so kind!"

Fred shouted loudly,
"Why can't he put our names in!"

"Feel sorry!"

Hermione saw Angelina desperately pushing through the crowd, came to her and said loudly and apologetically, "I thought the same thing as Fred and George, I thought you were teasing me, Hermione, oh, Congratulations, at least you can represent Gryffindor, right?"

Hermione suddenly felt the urge to cry again.

The moment Professor Blaine called out her name, those distrustful, sarcastic, and angry eyes seemed to have stepped her into prison, and now, these Gryffindor classmates pulled her out of hell. , I can't say that, the trouble she faces is still big, and there are still many things that need to be figured out. However, there is definitely no chance to discuss with Harry and Ron. Speaking of Ron, she has just seen Harry, But Ron never showed up.

An uneasy feeling emerged from Hermione's heart. She stood on tiptoes and looked around hard, but the classmates who could squeeze in front of her were all tall, which made Hermione unable to see much. Things, even Harry was nowhere to be seen.

Fred and George conjured up a lot of food and drinks, and the grand celebration party started immediately. The little lions were so excited that someone could finally replace Gryffindor in the top three. The competition, an extremely honorable event, did not notice the expressions in front of the parties at all.

Hermione felt like a Quaffle on the Quidditch field, being pushed around. Many faces appeared in front of her, and a snack and a glass of butterbeer were forced into her hands. She had to watch. She drank until she was satisfied, and then the next person followed.

She had no room to refuse. The agility she had developed in Professor Blaine's class was of no use in a crowded environment, and her strength was not enough to resist people's enthusiasm.

In short, in the end, her fluffy and curly hair was completely messed up, looking like the lion's mane painted on the Gryffindor flag that was draped on her body at some point.Her cheeks were red mainly from the butterbeer.

Hermione vomited all over Neville. This was not caused by the weak alcohol in the butterbeer, but simply by being fed nausea. Seeing her miserable appearance, people finally calmed down a bit.However, they still refused to let him leave. When Ginny wanted to pull her to the stairs of the girls' dormitory, a large group of boys blocked the way.

"She needs a break!"

Harry shouted loudly, and he and Ginny lifted Hermione up on the left and right sides. It was obvious that they couldn't break through the wall blocking the stairs in the dormitory, so they had no choice but to lead her towards the door and wait until The portrait of the Fat Lady fell, and Hermione realized that Ron, who had disappeared for a long time, suddenly appeared.

"where did you go?"

Hermione knew that her current image must be very funny, because both Harry and Ginny were laughing when they looked at her. She glared at them angrily and tried desperately to smooth the top of her head, but the hair was like a spring wire, and when it came loose, He became nervous as soon as he opened his hand.

"I've been sitting on the couch by the fire—"

Ron avoided Hermione's eyes and shrugged.

"Maybe you only pay attention to those who toast you."

Even Harry felt something was wrong with Ron's tone and words, but he did not think deeply about this issue because at the moment, there were more important things to discuss.They stayed away from the portrait of the Fat Lady, for in the frame the Fat Lady and her friend kept staring at them with interest, evidently intending to eavesdrop on their conversation.

The four people stopped on a large step of the spiral staircase. The windows on the wall were wide open. The cold wind that broke into the castle made several people who had been in the hot environment for a long time feel cool, especially Hermione. There was a hint of light in her eyes. The haze disappeared quickly.

Last summer at the Weasleys, whenever Harry, Ron and Hermione wanted to talk in private, Ginny would always have the foresight to leave on her own, but tonight, she ignored Harry. En's eyes were suggestive, and he made up his mind to stay here and listen to what was going on.

"What the hell did they say?"

Harry asked eagerly,

"Professor McGonagall said they cleared your suspicions. What happened?"

call--
Hermione gasped several times as she recalled the previous argument in the small room behind the auditorium. It obviously happened recently, but she felt as if a long time had passed.

"It's Professor Blaine -" Hermione gasped.

This is an answer that is both surprising and natural.No one spoke, Harry, Ron and Ginny were all waiting for Hermione to explain in detail.

"He told everyone that the Goblet of Fire is a powerful magic item. It is very difficult for the Goblet of Fire to confuse the number of schools participating in the competition. It is impossible for the young wizards to do it, and among the faculty and staff Not much can be done, and I can't possibly ask a professor to help me cheat, and Beauxbatons and Durmstrang can't refute his statement--"

Hermione's eyes shone with gratitude.

If Professor Brain hadn't first determined against all odds that she didn't throw her name into the Goblet of Fire, it can be expected that her current situation would be much worse. Of course, she was actually in a lot of trouble.

"Professor Brain didn't find the person who did this, or guessed the person's purpose for doing this?"

Harry asked worriedly.

He has gained experience after being at the center of conspiracies for so many years. So many Gryffindor classmates are excited about Gryffindor having a warrior, but he feels that this doesn't seem to be anything. Delicious pie'.

Harry's question made Hermione, who had been surrounded by flowers for a long time, feel a sense of fear. She now felt that the cool breeze blowing through the window was a bit cold. She unconsciously crossed her arms tightly, and the rosiness on her cheeks receded, revealing A trace of despair and helplessness.

Her performance made Ron, who had been dull, stunned. Ginny also frowned slightly. Harry, who realized that something was wrong with this matter, immediately asked,
"What's wrong, Hermione, what else did Professor Blaine say?"

"It's Professor Moody—"

Hermione pursed her faded lips. She tried to keep her voice steady so that Harry and the others could see her fear.
"Professor Moody believes that the person who did all this hates me and hopes that something will happen to me. Regarding the competition events——"

Harry's face immediately turned livid, and Ron almost blurted out, 'That's Malfoy!' ’, but in the end, both of them resisted the desire to speak.

"anything else?"

Ginny saw that Hermione had more to say than that, and asked.

"and also."

The moist light in Hermione's brown pupils swayed,

"Someone wanted Hogwarts to be a joke, so they allowed Hogwarts to have two warriors. Then... one of them had an accident during the game, which completely ruined Hogwarts' reputation."



(End of this chapter)