214 The Secret Passage and the Whomping Willow

214 The Secret Passage and the Whomping Willow

When the wings begin to flap, the leaves of the trees, although still standing, will at least tilt a little.

Snape may have never diminished his love for the dark arts, but when so many things around him changed, he also underwent some changes.

In Karan's view, this change can even be considered a good thing.

Although this does not reduce the pain in the shoulder, it is nothing more than a healing spell.

After the pain subsided, Karan put away his wand and looked around.

The fight between the three people was not loud, but it also attracted a lot of curious eyes.

James has fallen from the sky. He clearly saw this scene during the celebration just now, and even Karan was the one who was bullied.

Karan ignored these glances, he left the Quidditch pitch and walked to the castle alone.

night.

In Hufflepuff's dormitory.

Before the curfew started, Callan put the invisibility cloak on himself while Steve and Gaspard looked at him in surprise.

"Where did you get the invisibility cloak?" Steve asked.

"Of course I bought it."

Karan said matter of factly.

"I don't have an invisible beast at home."

He didn't give the two of them a chance to continue asking questions and hurried out of the dormitory.

After leaving the basement of the castle, moonlight poured in from the high windows, streaks across the ground.

Karan was very fast and was lucky enough not to encounter Filch and Mrs. Norris.

He walked directly to the fifth floor and got into the secret passage behind the mirror.

The potion preparation room was empty, with more than 100 candles floating in the air, burning quietly.

Karan didn't stop, he just took a general sweep and continued walking along the depths of the secret passage.

at the same time.

In a dormitory in Gryffindor Tower, students were already lying on three beds, but only one bed was empty.

James folded his palms and put them behind his head. The expression on his face was completely inconsistent with the excitement during the day. All that was left on his thin face was silence and contemplation.

Sirius glanced at him, and the two looked at each other silently for a while, as if they both knew what the other was thinking.

"Still thinking about wandless magic?" Sirius asked.

James nodded silently.

"Maybe you should leave it until tomorrow to think about it." Sirius said, "At least don't let that guy Sangster affect your mood today."

"Man, you're an official Quidditch player now!"

After saying this, Sirius turned his head and looked to the other side and ordered unceremoniously: "Go and put out the lights."

Only then did a third person appear in the room.Peter was wearing slightly smaller pajamas. He immediately jumped out of bed, his movements were so skillful that it was not like he had done this for the first time.

"Wait a moment."

James suddenly stopped him.

Peter's body suddenly trembled with fright, and Sirius let out a disdainful sneer.

James also grinned, as if he was expressing his apology in this way, although it was difficult to tell.

But Peter didn't show any dissatisfaction. He stayed where he was, waiting to see what James had to say.

After a moment of hesitation, James finally spoke again.

"Perhaps... Remus can help with wandless magic."

"Are you sure?" Sirius asked.

"After all, his grades are pretty good."

James wanted to say this calmly, but he failed.

Always arrogant, asking others for help was not something he would do.

"It's nothing, man." Sirius was obviously more open-minded than him.

"That's wandless magic, and it's not a simple thing."

"Three people doing research is better than two people."

In his words, he had automatically ignored the useless Peter.

Peter still did not show any dissatisfaction, but looked at the two of them with admiration.

"But have you really thought about it?"

Sirius then said: "If you want him to join, you must also tell me what happened in the Forbidden Forest last semester."

"Don't forget, Remus still doesn't believe that Sangster can use wandless magic. He also said that it is impossible."

This time, before James could say anything, Peter suddenly whispered: "But... Principal Dumbledore clearly ordered us not to tell this matter."

His expression was a little fearful, as if he was thinking of those terrifying Acromantulas again.

"so what."

Sirius retorted nonchalantly: "We just have to tell Remus, it's not a big deal."

"Or do you think that Sangster saved your life is so embarrassing that you are embarrassed to say it?"

Sirius was referring to how Peter was almost injured by an Acromantula in the Forbidden Forest.

At that time, if it hadn't been for Karan's sudden attack, it was not certain whether Peter would have survived.

"Okay, don't embarrass him."

James made a timely rescue.

"When it comes to embarrassing things, this is not the only one."

He pointed to his cheek and sighed rarely.

Sirius shook his head and snorted slightly.

The atmosphere in the dormitory suddenly fell silent.

"correct."

After a while, James suddenly broke the silence and said, "Why did Remus ask for leave again?"

"During last semester, I remember that he asked for leave many times, right?"

"Is his health that bad?"

"Just look at his face." Sirius pointed at the blank bed and said, "His face is as pale as paper..."

When he said this, Sirius suddenly paused, and then he said with some confusion: "However, I did hear something."

"What's the matter?" James immediately asked with interest, "Is it related to Remus?"

Sirius nodded hesitantly.

"Someone saw him walking outside the castle with Madam Pomfrey after taking leave today."

"The direction seems to be towards the Whomping Willow."

"The Whomping Willow?" James frowned.

"Where did you hear about this?"

Sirius snorted, looking a little dissatisfied.

"Regulus told me," he said.

James didn't speak. After lowering his head and thinking for a while, he suddenly stared at Sirius with burning eyes.

Sirius looked at him.

Although the two of them said nothing, the corners of their mouths could not help but curl up at the same time.

"Want to take a look?" Sirius asked provocatively.

James had already jumped out of bed, and he skillfully pulled the invisibility cloak out of the suitcase.

"Even if Remus is not found, as long as we can discover the secret of the Whomping Willow, that will be enough!"

The two of them put on the witch robes in tacit agreement and put on their shoes at the same time.

Peter looked at the two of them at a loss. He was still standing in his original position, not knowing what to do.

After a couple of hard kicks, James seemed surprised at Peter's indifference.

"What are you still doing here?"

James pointed in the direction of the clothes hanger and his tone seemed a little matter-of-fact.

"Quick! Keep up!"

Peter was stunned for a moment, then he immediately laughed easily and took the time to put on his clothes and shoes.

"Oh, why are you so stupid!"

Seeing Peter hurriedly putting on the witch robe inside out, James reluctantly went over to help him sort out his clothes.

When everything was ready, James smiled and patted Peter's shoulder, and exchanged an excited look with Sirius.

The invisibility cloak was draped on the three of them. After the door opened and closed silently, everything in the dormitory became silent again.