Chapter 872 Elena: I Hate Liars the Most!

Ignoring Nick who was deep in thought behind her, Elena turned and walked into the main hall of the death anniversary party.

Different from the colorful Hogwarts Central Hall, although it is also a Halloween-themed banquet, the main color and temperature of this "Halloween Death Anniversary Party" where ghosts and wizards dance together are obviously much cooler.

Under the overall planning of Elena and the house elves, the underground classroom was clearly divided into three areas:

The most central location is the main stage area where guests can dance, talk, and enjoy performances.

Hundreds of milky-white, translucent figures wandered back and forth on the dance floor, mixed with soft warm orange light, like street lights rising under the thin forest mist - those were Gryffins carrying pumpkin lanterns. Many students, the ghosts' low temperature kept blowing around, making the magic candle flames in the pumpkin's belly flicker.

Compared to the auditorium with the magic sky as the dome, this temporary venue decorated as an underground classroom was naturally unable to create the brilliant starlight of the main venue of Hogwarts, but Elena still found a way to slightly decorate the venue.

Nearly a thousand magic candles were lit in the classical brass chandelier, swaying with blue light.

The walls on both sides of the death anniversary party were covered with glittering silver frost, hundreds of mistletoe sprigs and garlands of ivy hung from the ceiling, and many flaming silver ribbons floated lazily under the ceiling. , like a brilliant water snake.

Close to the right wall is a high stage.

The siren choir from afar was singing a sad tune above. Several goblins held batons and commanded the musical instruments on the other side to dance with serious faces, while supervising the "singers" who had collected Gringotts gold coins. "They", noticing Elena's shifting gaze, the goblin overseers seemed to become more nervous.

The two sides of the hall are filled with ice sculptures, which shine like huge diamond statues under the magical light.

Located next to the ice sculpture is the dining area planned by Elena for "living guests".

Thirteen small tables with lanterns lit are scattered in the Death Anniversary Party Hall, used as decorations together with ice sculptures. Each table can seat about eight to ten people, but most of the tables are not full at this time.

The dinner was based on the buffet party previously held by Slytherin House, in the form of a buffet.

At the other end of the banquet hall is a row of U-shaped long tables. On the tablecloths covered with two-color velvet, there are neatly placed silver semicircular dinner covers, with a thin layer of magic flame attached to them. The biting cold air in the air was dispersed around the dinner plates - after hundreds of ghosts gathered together, the banquet hall became a natural cold room.

"Ha-it's so cold, Elena, you can come over..."

Hannah breathed a sigh of relief, and her little baby face turned red from the cold.

She, Hermione, and Luna entered the hall and did not go far. They were waiting for Elena at the door. Even though they had a pumpkin lantern to keep warm, their face and back of their hands still hurt from the cold... The most important thing was that she was hungry. .

"What are you and Mr. Nick talking about? Why did you talk for so long?"

"Oh, it's nothing, just some information about the death anniversary party procedures——"

Elena habitually opened her eyes and started perfunctory. As the Fairy Queen of Gringotts and the Demon King of the new era, it took almost no time for her to activate the "Performance" skill, and she could make up a lot of logically rigorous stories just by opening her mouth.

However, she stopped just in the middle of her words.

Three meaningful glances were cast at Elena's swaying little hair at the same time.

Hermione: →_→

Luna: →_→

Hannah: →_→

Xiaodaimao: (Д≡д)!?

"...Well, okay, okay...I admit, we are not discussing the death anniversary party procedures."

Elena spread her hands dejectedly and explained honestly.

"However, those contents involve Sir Nicholas' personal privacy. I promised him to keep it secret for the time being - at least until the death anniversary party ends tonight. Apart from him and me, I swear not to tell any third person..."

"I know, I won't ask you any questions -"

Hermione glanced at Elena angrily, and she asked casually.

If they really wanted to eavesdrop on the conversation between the two of them, they would not deliberately stand so far away that apart from some movements and gestures, not to mention sounds, even the patterns Elena drew in the air could not be heard. can not see clearly.

Obviously, those are probably some working hours belonging to the "Fairy Queen".

"Can we go get something to eat?" Hannah suggested, almost fainting from hunger.

"Be careful not to pass through anyone's body."

Luna reminded her seriously, tilted her head towards the dance floor, and whispered cheerfully.

"Just now when the Weasley twins were playing around, they accidentally entered the body of a nun and were almost chased and scolded to death. In the end, they were able to calm down with the help of Percy Weasley and the fat monk. of."

They walked carefully around the edge of the dance floor, passing a group of sullen nuns, a ragged man in chains, and what Luna called the fat monk: the resident ghost of Hufflepuff House, with a lively and cheerful nature. .

At the moment he was chatting with a knight with an arrow stuck in his forehead.

Not far from the fat monk, they also saw Bloody Baron, the resident ghost of Slytherin College.

Unlike the other easy-going ghosts of the academy, Bloody Barrow always has a cold expression on his face - he is the only "ghost" Peeves is afraid of in Hogwarts - he stands in the middle of the dance floor, his eyes trembling. Looking straight in the direction of the door, he exuded an unsettling aura and was covered in silver blood. Other ghosts were moving a large space for him.

"You know," Elena lowered her voice and said mysteriously, "He is waiting for Lady Gray of Ravenclaw, but I can bet with all the food tonight that the resident ghost of Ravenclaw It will definitely not happen..."

Compared to the almost headless Nick, Elena doesn't know much about the other ghosts of the academy.

Especially the two resident ghosts who once lived during the time of the four founders: Helena Ravenclaw, the daughter of Rowena Ravenclaw, who now goes by the alias "Grey Lady"; Ina Ravenclaw sent to find her daughter, but in the end because the pursuit failed and the mission failed, he killed Helena in a rage, Bloody Balor.

It is obvious that behind these two ghosts, there is a mysterious shadow about Rowena Ravenclaw.

If Elena remembers correctly, according to the only documentary records, the mission given by Rowena Ravenclaw to "Bloody Barrow" was: [Bring Helena back to Hogwarts] - and Judging from the results, her goal was achieved perfectly.

The birth of a ghost can be roughly divided into two states, active and passive.

Most of them belong to the former. They stay in the world due to their nostalgia for life and fear of death. This requires a very strong will and magic power, such as the almost headless Nick and the Fat Monk.

The other type died from powerful magic or a "soul-binding" curse.

"Is it the power of that sword...or is it not an entity but an enchantment?"

Elena's eyes stayed on the spiritually transformed thin sword on Bloody Barro's waist for a few seconds, and she narrowed her eyes slightly.

Maybe Helena Ravenclaw didn't necessarily want to die, but the Bloody Baron who chose to commit suicide definitely didn't turn into a ghost because of his subjective will - there is a certain essence in dying generously and committing cowardly self-commitment. difference.

This also means that in that remote Albanian jungle, there is unknown magic that binds Barrow's soul.

No one knows how powerful the four wizards who founded Hogwarts were.

But there is no doubt that their attainments in soul are definitely not low.

The Sorting Hat, the Magic Castle... just a few details can give you a glimpse of the magical abilities of the founders.

You must know that compared to the Bloody Barrow and Lady Gray whose transformation reasons are yet to be determined, there is also a poor ghost in Hogwarts who died indirectly at the hands of the founder of the castle and whose soul was forcibly detained in the castle. .

"Oh, no," Hermione suddenly stopped, "Turn around, I don't want to talk to Moaning Myrtle—"

"Who?" Danilova asked curiously, looking forward.

On the path directly in front of them, there was a short, fat girl ghost floating quietly.

Her face was the most melancholy and sullen face Danilova had ever seen. Even the faces of the nuns who were offended by the twins were better than hers. The girl's face was covered by straight long hair and thick , Pearl colored glasses covered half of it.

"You should remember that I said before, try not to go to the girls' bathroom on the second floor."

Hermione glanced at Myrtle with some fear, and prepared to avoid this section of the road, while lowering her voice and speaking.

"Well, that's the reason...that bathroom belonged to Moaning Myrtle, and that bathroom was out of order all year round because Myrtle was always throwing temper tantrums and spilling water everywhere. Think about it. , it’s really scary when she keeps screaming at you and splashing water everywhere when you’re on the toilet. We’d better—”

"Hello, Myrtle! Nice to see you outside the bathroom."

Elena waved her hands cheerfully and said loudly.

"how?"

Myrtle floated over and asked confused.

"I'm sorry, but do we... know each other?"

"Strictly speaking, this should be our first meeting? Introduce yourself, Elena, Elena Kaslana, I have often heard other ghosts talk about you before - I had a good time tonight. Are you happy?"

Elena said openly, extending her hand forward and making a handshake gesture.

"Elena...Kaslana..."

Myrtle sniffed and looked at Elena uncertainly.

"I have heard of your name. You are now the most famous student in Hogwarts, the chef of Hogwarts, the professor's favorite student, and the star among your classmates - unlike me - No one ever cares—"

As she spoke, tears suddenly fell quickly from her transparent little eyes.

"Myrtle Elizabeth Warren, I have heard your name from Professor Dumbledore and the Sorting Hat."

Elena said softly, glaring fiercely at the wings looking above her head, and said softly.

"Actually, I've been looking forward to meeting you, um... in a relaxed, semi-formal setting like this, rather than rushing into your bathroom and introducing myself impolitely and rashly."

"Don't lie to me. In fact, you want to avoid me..."

Myrtle gasped, tears rolling down her cheeks.

"My friends all know that Elena Kaslana does what she says and never lies."

Elena looked at Myrtle sincerely and said extremely seriously.

"Just at the end of last year, when I was still complacent about my grades, Professor Dumbledore told me some stories about you - there are many talented wizards in Hogwarts, but few have the skills to succeed in all the courses. A genius who has achieved an overwhelming advantage in the world, if that accident had not happened, we might even have to call you professor now."

"Really...did Professor Dumbledore say this about me?"

Myrtle's sobs gradually became quieter and she looked at Elena suspiciously.

"Well, that's what he said last year anyway... Hey! Wait a minute - I'll tell you!"

Elena glanced at Myrtle, who seemed a little suspicious. Before she could raise any new questions, her expression suddenly changed, and she quickly became angry. She looked menacingly at Myrtle, who had just stopped sobbing.

"Is Professor Dumbledore actually lying to me?!"

"Yes, yes! That's definitely the case! I was a little doubtful at that time, how could there be such a powerful wizard in this world as he said? He has a photographic memory, as if he has printed all the textbooks in his mind, no matter what No matter what assessment or tricky questions are asked, she cannot be defeated. The most outrageous thing is that she has been ranked first in all subjects in the grade for several years in a row..."

"Eh? Eh?"

The words Myrtle had not had time to say stopped in her mouth.

"I just happened to meet the real owner. Now I have caught Professor Dumbledore's hand!"

Elena said angrily and hatefully, her expression became more intense, and her words were as fast as exploding firecrackers.

"This liar! I'm going to trouble him later! It's too much. I made a bet with him before about this matter, and he actually colluded with other professors. Because of this bet, I spent more time in the summer than others. Twice the homework.”

"B-but..."

Myrtle moved her lips hesitantly, and the sound was like the sound of a mosquito.

As if she didn't notice Myrtle's weak voice, Elena, who was immersed in the drama, gritted her teeth and said.

"Don't worry, my grandfather is also working in the school now, we are not afraid of him - I hate liars the most!"

"But, but... I was, at that time, I was always number one in my grade..."

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