Chapter 268 Luna's Banquet (Modified)

The next morning, after Allen had breakfast, he bid farewell to his family.

He held the invitation letter that Luna gave him before the holiday, and with the help of the magic power fluctuation on the invitation letter, he disapparated smoothly.

As soon as he appeared in the positioned space, Allen had to protect his eyes with his hands. The harsh winter wind whipped his hair and clothes.

Allen found himself on the top of a mountain with a beautiful view of the village of Ottery-St. Catchpole. From a high altitude, the village looks like a small toy house, scattered in the huge beam of light slanting towards the ground among the clouds.

A wacky house stands alone on top of a hill like a huge black column with a ghostly moon behind it in the afternoon sky - that must be Luna's house, or who else would live like that The place?

Alan made up his mind and walked towards the house that was almost like a castle in a chess piece.

With Allen's feet, he soon came to the door of this weird building.

Three hand-painted signs were nailed to the courtyard gate.

Block 1: The Quibbler Editor: X Lovegood

Number Two: Pick Your Own Bunch of Mistletoe

Block Three: Don't Touch the Airship Lee

The courtyard door creaked and was pushed open by Allen, and all kinds of strange plants grew along the winding path. One bush was laden with orange-red turnip-shaped fruits that Luna sometimes wore in her earrings.

Allen saw the pimple vine among them, and hurriedly moved away from the dead root. Two old crabapple trees bent by the wind guarded both sides of the front door. The leaves had fallen off, but they were still covered with small red berries and large canopy. Mistletoe corolla with white beads.

Two old crabapple trees, bent by the wind, guarded either side of the front door, their leaves gone. A small owl with a slightly flattened head, somewhat like a hawk's head, watched them from a branch.

Allen took out the Christmas gift for Luna from the storage space and held it in his hand.

Then he knocked three times on the heavy black door. The door had iron studs set into it, and a knocker in the shape of an eagle.

In less than ten seconds, the door opened.

A man in a blue velvet coat and trousers, and a silk vest appeared in front of Allen.

He's a bit cross-eyed, with cotton candy-white hair hanging down his shoulders.

He wore a flowered silk belt, and a pointed wizard's hat was worn askew on his head, with long colorful ribbons draping over his shoulders.

Around his neck was a gold chain on which flashed a curious symbol that resembled a triangular eye.

He saw the invitation letter in Alan's hand at a glance, and smiled, "Ah, hello! I'm Xenophilius Lovegood, welcome!"

"Hello, Mr. Lovegood," Allen said, stretching out his hand, "I am Alan Harris, Luna's classmate in Ravenclaw. Of course, I am also a loyal reader of "The Quibbler."

Xenophilius Lovegood's smile became even brighter, "Welcome, Alan. You are our first guest today!"

"Thank you, Luna, she—"

Before Allen finished speaking, the excited Mr. Lovegood quickly informed Luna's location.

"She's in that charming little garden, saying hello to the goblins, they're all over the place, it's lovely! Few wizards understand how much we can learn from our clever little goblins - oh, they're accurate His name is Garden Sapper."

Before Allen sat down, he had to follow the enthusiastic Mr. Lovegood to the garden behind the house.

Allen found Luna at a glance-Luna was too conspicuous in the lifeless and withered garden.

She wore bright yellow robes and a bright green round hat with a wide brim. Once you get used to these bright colors, the overall effect is actually quite pleasing to the eye.

Especially the little radish hanging on her ear, which was blown by the strong wind and swayed around her tender white cheeks, very playful.

"Dad, Alan!" Luna was very happy to see Alan arrive as promised, shaking the goblin in her hand.

"Ah!" Luna suddenly shouted, she swung her arms round, and threw the goblin in her hand far away.

Then she held up a finger and said, "Papa, look - a goblin just bit me!"

"Great! The goblin's saliva is very useful!" Mr. Lovegood said, grabbing Luna's outstretched finger, and carefully scrutinizing the bleeding spot.

"Luna, my dear, if you feel that you have any talent today—perhaps a sudden urge to sing an opera or read in the language of a mermaid—don't hold it back! It may be a gift from a sapper For your talent!"

Allen couldn't help showing a subtle smile. No wonder Luna has such a personality, has such an interesting father, and received such an education since she was a child. No wonder her temperament is different.

Luna looked at Allen, "My father has done a lot of research on engineering and fine magic."

Her face was calm, and Allen nodded, agreeing with her statement.

"Okay, I still have to prepare for the banquet. Luna, you are responsible for entertaining your classmates." Lovegood was obviously eager to make some arrangements, he nodded at Allen, and quickly turned and left.

Allen's eyes fell on Luna's fingers, "Do you really need to put something on that wound?"

"Oh, it's okay." Luna said, sucking her finger like a dream, looking Alan up and down. "You look so smart. My dad believed in brightly colored clothes for an event like this, just for the sake of it, you know."

Alan nodded understandingly, he had long learned not to dictate other people's lifestyles.

Allen handed the gift he had prepared to Luna, "Here, Merry Christmas!"

Luna accepted it in admiration, "Ha, a velvet! Thank you, Alan, I just have a bad nose these days."

She happily caressed the soft creamy-yellow fur of the velvet, and scratched its belly.

"We can go to the beach for a walk, cleaning up goblins is not suitable for you." Luna said suddenly, staring at her big light silver eyes.

Although Alan didn't think there was anything fun on the beach in winter, it was much more interesting than catching goblins in the garden.

Alan followed Luna away from Luna's house along the winding path.

Luna led the way lightly in front. They passed through the mountainside. After a long detour, Alan heard the sound of waves hitting the shore. After walking out of the arched cave, Alan saw the blue sky, the blue sea, and the water. Calm and clear, shining with the brilliance of the rising sun.

Allen followed Luna and jumped flexibly on the large rocks on the shore until he jumped onto the highest reef.

Allen enjoyed the refreshing breeze blowing on his forehead, watching the waves weaving white lace around the reef.

For a moment, immersed in the holy charm of the natural scene, he thought of nothing and thought of nothing.

Luna was quietly by his side, staring at Allen with ethereal light silver eyes.

It's so peaceful, so pure...

Allen felt unprecedentedly relaxed, as if some shackles had come out of his body, he felt refreshed and well-rounded.

Breathing the fresh air freely and enjoying the cool sunshine, Alan felt extra energetic.