When they returned to the Great Hall, there were not many young wizards left. Even the lunch table had been cleared. As for Hermione, after entering Hogwarts, she consciously let go of her hand and ran away shyly.
Leon, on the other hand, felt much more relaxed. He returned to his personal seat, took out his wand, and knocked on the table. Soon, a single-serving lunch appeared in front of Leon. There were no vegetables, only meat, which made Leon like the house-elves.
Not every little wizard at Hogwarts could eat before lunch, so they could eat at any time half an hour before and after each meal. The house-elf would be ready.
After quickly sweeping the meat on the table, Leon burped comfortably. It did not feel good to be hungry.
After eating and drinking his fill, he went to the library. Even if he didn't read, he could still lie on the table and take a nap. There were no classes in the afternoon anyway. Since the first-year students didn't have heavy studies, Leon could only resign himself to idleness.
After resolving the issue with Hermione, Leon had been quite calm for the next few days. Hermione did not come to disturb him again. Penelope came over to thank him before dinner. The effect of the wolfsbane potion was very good, and then he left.
What Leon was not used to was that Snape had not been seen much recently. The only Potions class was taught by the school doctor, Ms. Poppy Pomfrey. The content of the class was about emergency treatment of emergency wounds and some precautions.
Fortunately, due to the revision, all the new magic defense combat classrooms were not ready and there were no classes scheduled. Otherwise, Leon did not know whether Snape, who was eager to get the position, would care more about the classes or Lily.
Leon was wandering around the school with his mind full of thoughts. Suddenly, he heard the cheers of the young wizards. He looked in the direction of the sound and saw that the sky, which had been gloomy since the morning, was now snowing.
The enthusiastic discussions of the young wizards also let him know that it was Christmas the day after tomorrow.
"The Western Spring Festival? It had been a long time since he last looked at the lunar calendar, and he didn't know when the winter solstice was.”Leon was not excited about Christmas. He was not a wild player, and the old hunter did not seem to like it either. He preferred the winter solstice because Leon would take the initiative to make dumplings on that day. The old hunter liked dumplings very much.
Leon couldn't help but sigh when he thought of the old hunter. According to the eastern customs, the winter solstice was a time to worship the ancestors. He had nothing to worry about in this world. The only person who needed to be worshipped was the old hunter. He had once said that there was no need to be sad about his death, and there was no need to worship and remember him.
Even the cemetery where he was buried was dug by the old hunter himself. Leon followed his will and planted a large patch of dandelions on his grave. The old hunter said that he wanted to follow the dandelions and see the world further away.
Students could apply to go home during the Christmas holiday, but Leon didn't know if he should go back.
He had to run around and cook for himself. It was quite troublesome. He didn't have to go through so much trouble at Hogwarts. He heard that the Christmas dinner was very sumptuous, but if he didn't go back, Leon was worried that the jungle hut would collapse under the heavy snow. Every year on Christmas Eve, whenever it snowed, he would climb onto the roof to sweep the snow.
Just as Leon was debating whether to go back, Professor McGonagall walked over."Leon, are you going back for Christmas? If you don't go back, I'll record you staying in school.”
"I'm also in a dilemma now." Leon shrugged.
"Then don't go back. Most of the professors won't go either. It'll be more lively at Hogwarts.”Professor McGonagall suggested. She knew that even if Leon went back, he would be alone in the cabin. She couldn't bear to see that.
"I'll think about it." Leon didn't give a definite answer. He looked at the snowstorm that was gradually expanding, and his eyes were lifeless.
Professor McGonagall didn't say anything. She just stood close to Leon and watched the snow with him. After a long time, Leon came back to his senses."Professor, is there anything else?"
"I've finished reading 'A Song of Ice and Fire', and I plan to return the original copy to you. Oh right, by the way, Hans told me about' A Song of Ice and Fire': The first volume of Game of Thrones will be released at the beginning of this year. After confirming the market feedback, he will contact you to prepare for the operation and signing of the second volume.”Professor McGonagall took out a few pieces of parchment and placed them in Leon's hands.
"After about an hour, the magic power will disappear.”
"Transfiguration, Professor McGonagall, why didn't you prepare a storage item for yourself with the Traceless Charm?”Leon accepted the parchment, knowing that it was the original copy of The Song of Ice and Fire that he had given to Professor McGonagall.
"Because I don't have much to carry with me, and who says I don't have a Traceless Chest?”Professor McGonagall smiled." It's very good, but I still think you should stop reading books on this subject.”
"I understand. I probably won't touch it again.”Leon replied helplessly. He didn't write the book, but it was his now, so he had to take the blame himself.
"By the way, do you know what Snape's been up to lately?”Professor McGonagall changed the subject at Leon's promise.
"He should be packing his belongings." Leon speculated.
"Did something happen?" Professor McGonagall asked. As the vice-headmaster, she should at least pay attention to Professor Snape's movements and living conditions. After all, he had not appeared in school for several days.
"Maybe, maybe not. Who knows?”Leon narrowed his eyes and replied ambiguously. Then, he waved his hand and said,""Professor McGonagall, I have to leave first to prepare for Christmas. Oh right, what is the Christmas present you are looking forward to?”
"You'll have to guess for yourself." Professor McGonagall smiled slyly, not intending to tell Leon about her hobbies.
Leon pursed his lips. He was just asking casually, so how could he not know what Professor McGonagall liked? Then, he cooperated and said,"This indeed requires a good investigation.”
"Goodbye. Remember to tell me in advance if you want to leave or stay in school.”Professor McGonagall didn't stop Leon and watched him leave. At the same time, she fell into deep thought. She didn't know what to give Leon for Christmas.
In the last two days of Christmas, Leon still did not see any trace of Snape. Instead, he chose to stay in school because Hermione invited him to go back for Christmas.
The night before Christmas, Leon, who was preparing to sleep in his dormitory, saw Snape, who had bloodshot eyes, dark circles under his eyes, and a haggard face, break into his dormitory.
"Leon, I'm almost ready. What about you?”Snape shook his head, trying to keep himself awake, but his eyelids were still struggling to close.
"Professor, there's no hurry. You'd better rest first.”Leon looked at Snape's sorry state and advised him.
"No, it's fine." Snape refused, his eyes full of urgency."You said that you have a way!"
"Sigh, of course. Take this as my Christmas gift to you. I'm dizzy!"
Leon suddenly took out his wand and cast a Stunning Spell on Snape. The unprepared Snape fell to the ground, his body stiff and his eyes completely closed.
"Sigh, why bother?" Leon looked at Snape's current appearance and sighed. He waved his hand and cast a Levitation Spell to send Snape to the bed on the other side of him. Although Leon lived alone, the bed in the dormitory was still the standard for a three-person room.
As for letting Snape sleep in his own bed, Leon had never thought about it. With Snape's greasy hair, he was afraid that he would lose his bed the next day.
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