Chapter 311

"Harry, what are you doing?!"

Hagrid finally reacted and strode forward to help Julian up.

However, as soon as he took a step, he was firmly fixed in place by Harry's gaze.

That look was too terrible, like the coldest wind in the middle of the night in winter, which made people shudder.

Hagrid's steps froze, and his outstretched hand was suspended in the air, not knowing what to do.

Julian felt Harry's wand close to his chin, and the cold touch made him sweat coldly on his back.

He swallowed and began to explain in a trembling voice.

"I...I didn't mean to! I picked her up in the alley behind the Leaky Cauldron. She was seriously injured and her wings were bleeding...The letter was gone...I, I just wanted to save her!"

Harry's hand trembled slightly, but he still didn't put down his wand.

He stared at Julian, as if he wanted to see any hidden truth from his eyes.

"You said... Hedwig was attacked in the back alley of the Leaky Cauldron?"

Harry's voice was low and trembling.

Julian nodded with difficulty.

"Yes... yes. I found her when I heard her scream. She looked like she was attacked by something. I tried to help her, but she wouldn't let me touch her. She said her owner was a student of Hogwarts... The letter is gone."

At this moment, Harry felt as if his heart was being tightly grasped by an invisible hand and he couldn't breathe.

He slowly put down his wand, with great shock and uneasiness in his eyes.

"The letter... is gone?"

Harry murmured, his voice so low that it seemed like he was talking to himself.

All kinds of thoughts flashed through his mind frantically.

The letter is gone... Deveraux lives in the Leaky Cauldron...I clearly wrote a letter to Deveraux...Hedwig was attacked...

Harry's face turned pale in an instant, and his pupils shrank slightly because of fear.

"Impossible..."

He whispered, then raised his head suddenly, with a trembling firmness in his voice.

"Deveraux...Deveraux may be in danger now!"

Hermione and Ron were both stunned and asked in unison, especially Hermione, whose expression became obviously anxious.

"What?!"

"The letter is for Deveraux!"

Harry said quickly while carefully placing Hedwig on Hagrid's desk.

His movements were so gentle that he seemed afraid of hurting her, but the anxiety in his eyes was beyond words.

"If the letter was taken away, the person who attacked Hedwig might be going for Deveraux!"

Harry gently tapped Hedwig's head without hesitation and whispered.

"Sorry, little guy, wait for me."

Then he took a deep breath, suppressed the uneasiness in his heart, and whispered.

"Legislatives!"

In an instant, a picture flooded into his mind.

It was an owl he was very familiar with - Vega!

The oldest owl in Hogwarts died two months ago.

However, at this moment, its figure was full of aggression.

Harry held his breath and watched the screen, Vega attacked Hedwig at an astonishing speed.

A spell flashed from Vega's claws and hit Hedwig's wings.

Hedwig let out a painful cry and her wings drooped weakly.

This cruel scene made Harry's mind roar.

He suddenly remembered something - the green light in the owl shed and the figure of Deveraux!

His heart seemed to be tightly grasped by someone, and his breathing became rapid.

His fingers trembled slightly, and his wand was almost unstable.

"They... are back?"

Harry murmured, with unbelievable fear in his voice.

The next second, he stood up suddenly, a firm light flashed in his eyes, and whispered.

"Deveraux is in danger!"

He walked quickly to Hagrid and handed Hedwig carefully to Hagrid.

"Ha... Harry, are you okay?"

Hagrid's voice was a little stuttering.

He wanted to help Julian up, but was frightened by Harry's eyes.

That look was so sharp, like a sharp blade, that it frightened him.

Harry didn't answer, but looked at Hagrid deeply, then turned to look at Hermione and Ron.

"Harry, what are you talking about? What danger? What happened to Deveraux?"

Hermione asked anxiously, but Harry's face made her feel a little uneasy. She felt that this matter made her internal organs twisted together.

"Hermione, Ron, I don't have time to explain!"

Harry spoke quickly, his eyes full of determination.

He raised his wand suddenly, waved it out of the window, and shouted.

"Here comes the Nimbus 2000!"

Just when everyone was stunned, Harry took a deep breath, turned to look at Ron and Hermione, and his tone was full of unquestionable determination.

"You two, go back to bed! Don't get involved in this!"

Ron opened his mouth, as if he wanted to refute, but seeing Harry's cold and anxious eyes, he finally said nothing.

Hermione frowned, obviously reluctant, but she knew that Harry's attitude at the moment could not be shaken at all.

Then Harry turned to Hagrid, his expression became more serious.

His voice was low and powerful, with a sense of urgency that was hard to ignore.

"Hagrid, I'm sorry for my attitude towards you just now, but there's no time to explain now. I need you to go to Professor McGonagall right away and tell her everything Julian just said, especially about the dangers that Professor Deveraux and Professor Snape might encounter in Diagon Alley!"

Hagrid was stunned for a moment, obviously a little overwhelmed by Harry's sudden order, but he nodded to show that he understood.

At this moment, a faint exclamation came from the distance, accompanied by an extremely small sound of breaking through the air.

Hermione and Ron looked back subconsciously, and Harry's eyes became sharper.

"Anyway, hurry up! Tell Professor McGonagall that they need support, tell her that the owl is back, and one more thing-"

Harry's speech speed was getting faster and faster, almost out of breath, but he suddenly stopped, as if he was hesitating whether to say the last part.

At this moment, a familiar whistle came from the horizon, and the Nimbus 2000 streaked through the night sky like a meteor, approached quickly, and stopped steadily in front of Harry.

Harry jumped up without hesitation, his movements were crisp and neat, as if he and the broom had merged into one.

At this moment, Al was still firmly lying on his head, as if glued.

Harry had no time to pay attention, his eyes were always fixed on the front.

"Harry! Are you crazy?!"

Hermione exclaimed, her voice full of worry, and Ron couldn't help shouting.

"Be careful!"

Harry didn't respond, but just circled on the broom and looked down at Hagrid.

His eyes were heavy and complicated, as if they implied some deep meaning.

"Be careful Dumbledore."

His voice was low but clear, and every word was a warning.

As soon as the voice fell, Harry leaned over suddenly, and the Nimbus 2000 rushed towards Hogsmeade like an arrow from a string.

His figure quickly became smaller in the night sky, and finally disappeared under the distant starlight, leaving only a gust of cold wind passing by, ruffling the corners of the clothes of several people standing there.

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