Chapter 311: Marauder's Map, Restocking

When they came out of the secret room, Aaron had already separated the thought body, but both of them looked a little pale.

"There is a reason why the Divine Ming Palace is so expensive." Aaron said with a wry smile.

He just wanted to hide a back-up in the secret room. If someone really broke through the defense of the secret room, the Divine Ming Palace would be triggered immediately, and the Thunder Sea Purgatory would destroy the entire secret room including all the creatures that entered the secret room.

But he didn't expect that using this magic would consume one-third of his magic power as a great magician, and he was completely exhausted in an instant.

"This magic is a forbidden technique. The deterrence is heavier than the power. It is better to use it less in the future."

"I know this, I'm just testing it.

We have to use this secret base for several years, and it's not too careful."

The thought body nodded and acquiesced to this statement.

In fact, to put it bluntly, the secret room was prepared for him. If nothing unexpected happens, he will study magic, prepare potions, and even sleep and rest there in the future.

......

The castle was covered with thick white snow, and the gorgeous Christmas tree set off the festive atmosphere.

Many students chose to leave school for the Christmas holidays. Aaron chose to stay in school like the previous two years, because his parents would not be at home unless something unexpected happened.

On Saturday morning, Aaron was skating on the snow in the castle.

Abe changed into a Christmas-exclusive suit, and his red figure was particularly conspicuous in the snow.

"Going to Hogsmeade?" Hermione, Harry and Ron came over.

"Of course we have to go." Aaron looked at Abe rolling in the snow with a guilty conscience. All the food he had saved before was confiscated, and it was necessary to go to Hogsmeade to replenish the stock.

"You go!" Harry was envious and disappointed. "Wood lent me a book "The Complete Guide to Flying Brooms". I have to get familiar with the new flying broom so that I can better deal with Quidditch games."

"You are a bit self-deceiving. The only antiques you can use in the Gryffindor team are the 'Meteor' series. That kind of flying broom is far inferior to the light wheel." Aaron shrugged, "To tell you the fact that you don't want to accept, you don't need a new broom, but a good broom."

Hearing this, Harry fell silent.

Of course he knew, but he could only pretend not to know, because he couldn't afford a good flying broom, unless he embezzled his parents' inheritance in advance, but this was impossible.

As if sensing the awkward atmosphere, Hermione immediately changed the subject, "Let's go to Honeydukes, where we can buy everything we need for Christmas."

"Yes, there are a lot of fun props there." Ron said, "We will bring them back for you."

"I prepared your Christmas gift for you in advance." Aaron said, "A flying broom."

Harry's eyes immediately shone with a gleam of light, and Ron and Hermione felt more relaxed. In their opinion, with Gaius's status and financial resources not lower than Malfoy, the broom he gave away should not be worse than the Nimbus 2000!

"Model." Aaron added, and these two simple words crushed the fantasy of the three people.

"Have you repaired the Nimbus 2000?" Hermione asked.

"Of course, but now it can only sweep the floor."

"Thank you." Harry sighed deeply. Although it was very different from what he thought, it was still gratifying to see his 'old friend' again.

"You're welcome.

In addition, good brooms may not only be bought, but also borrowed." Aaron said meaningfully, "But Slytherin can't count on it, but Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff are still very likely."

Harry suddenly realized that the haze of the destruction of the Nimbus 2000 was instantly dissipated.

As long as he could borrow a good flying broom, he, the Seeker, would not drag the Gryffindor team down.

A few minutes later, Harry watched the three people join the student team going to Hogsmeade Village from the Gryffindor Tower.

After a long silence, he really couldn't suppress his curiosity, put on the invisibility cloak, and bravely prepared to take a risk.

The Dementors entered Hogwarts during the first Quidditch game, which made Dumbledore furious and personally drove them out of the school.

Due to Dumbledore's majesty, the Dementors might not dare to attack him, after all, he is not Sirius.

Harry walked slowly in the snow, making a rustling sound.

George and Fred, who were making snowmen, noticed the footprints in the snow and immediately thought of the invisibility cloak and Harry Potter wearing it.

The two brothers looked at each other, and at the same time, they tacitly held his arm and dragged him into the castle.

"Very smart, Harry."

"But not smart enough, we have a better way."

"I want to go to Hogsmeade."

"We know, don't worry.

We will help you and point out a shortcut, as long as you keep quiet."

After entering the castle, Harry reluctantly took off his invisibility cloak, and Fred put a square fold of parchment in his hand.

"What kind of rubbish is this?"

"This is the secret of our success." Fred said reluctantly, "If it weren't for the fact that we all remembered it, I wouldn't want to give it to you.

But now you obviously need it more than we do, so let's just treat it as an early Christmas present for you!

George, let's get started!"

George took out his wand and pointed it at the parchment, "I solemnly swear that I will do no good."

"Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot, Prongs, proudly present the Marauder's Map." Harry muttered the words on the parchment while carefully opening it.

Then he was shocked. This Marauder's Map clearly recorded all the venues and personnel in Hogwarts, even Dumbledore in the headmaster's office.

Through it, he can grasp the movements of everyone in Hogwarts. More importantly, this map also records several secret passages leading to Hogsmeade, which is exactly what he needs.

"Great, where did this come from?"

"Filch's office, we stole it in the first grade." Fred said proudly.

"There are seven secret passages out of the castle." George pointed at the map, "Filch only knows four of them.

One of the other three is behind the mirror on the fifth floor, but it has collapsed and is completely blocked.

One is guarded by the Whomping Willow, so I don't recommend you go there.

But the last one is absolutely safe and can lead to Honeydukes' cellar smoothly. I recommend this one.

Also, don't forget to erase it after use, otherwise everyone can see it."

"Tap it." Fred tapped the Marauder's Map with his wand and read, "The prank is over."

The vivid map turned into an ordinary parchment again.

After giving the gifts, the Weasley brothers left.

Harry took the map excitedly and followed the path on it to the One-Eyed Witch Passage.

This secret passage can ensure that he will not encounter Dementors or Sirius Black, and it can also reach Honeydukes, which is simply the best.

But just in case, he still put on the invisibility cloak.

......

Honeydukes.

The place was packed with Hogwarts students. Aaron put Abe on the counter when he arrived.

Wherever its paw pointed, the salesperson would bring the corresponding snacks.

In public, Aaron couldn't just stuff things into Abe's pockets, otherwise the traceless stretch spell would definitely be exposed, so he simply took a few large bags.

The key to shopping is to be bold. A pile of gold galleons was placed in front of the salesperson, and the salesperson was very diligent.

Multi-flavored chocolates, milk candies, pear hard candies, coconut ice cream, lollipops, etc. were put into the bags one by one. Even the food that Honeydukes didn't have, the salesperson bought it from other stores.

"Why did you buy so much food?" Hermione looked at the three large bags that were gradually filled up, and her expression became particularly unnatural.

"Help me." Aaron directly put the two bags in Ron and Hermione's hands, "I have a cat to raise, and you know how much it eats."

The two looked at each other, and at the same time looked at Abe who was pointing out the way at the counter, and they were speechless.

When Hagrid raised the dragon, he prepared enough meat and wine, but even so, it was not enough for it to eat.

In comparison, Abe, who can freely control his body size and eat everything, is much easier to raise, but they can't imagine how exaggerated the dragon's appetite is.

"It's hard for you." Ron said with a wry smile.

But the next moment, Abe turned around and gave him a very sharp look.

Hermione shrugged and walked out with the bag.

When they came to an open space, the three put down the bag, and Abe walked up to them with drooling, stuffing the food inside into his pocket one by one.

"This is too... unbelievable!" Hermione murmured in disbelief, "The traceless extension spell can be used like this, does it carry a granary with it?"

Aaron:......

You can say that, but the granary has been emptied and is now being restocked.

"Is it appropriate to put it in like this?" Ron asked with some concern, "These are not decorations, what if they expire?"

"The group pet of the Gaius family." Aaron said with a smile, "Its clothes are specially made. In addition to the large space, they also have a fresh-keeping function.

Its appearance when it is put in is the same when it is taken out."

Hearing this, Ron and Hermione thought of their mice and the other thought of their cats.

Comparing them, they only felt depressed and ashamed.

They are all pets, but the difference in treatment is too big.

But who made Abe the dragon? Appearance, identity, bloodline, ability, and IQ all crushed their cats and mice.

"You are here?" Harry's voice suddenly sounded from not far away. Several people turned their heads and saw two long lines of footprints approaching in the snow.

"Harry!" Ron opened his mouth in amazement, "How did you get here?

The invisibility cloak can't fool the Dementors. Did you learn to Apparate?"

"No." Harry took off the invisibility cloak and showed a smile, "Thanks to your two brothers, George and Fred are really well hidden. They actually have..."