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So Lupin took over. Best let him cheer her up before we go down for breakfast, I reckon. Whats that supposed to be anyway. asked Fred, squinting at Dobbys painting. Looks like a gibbon with two black eyes. Its Harry. said George, pointing at the back of the picture. Says so on the back. Good likeness, said Fred, grinning. Harry threw his new homework diary at him; it hit the wall opposite and fell to the floor where it said happily, If youve dotted the is and crossed the ts then you may do whatever you please. They got up and dressed; they could hear various inhabitants of the house calling Merry Christmas to each other. On their way downstairs they met Hermione. Thanks for the book, Harry. she said happily. Ive been wanting that New Theory of Numerology for ages. And that perfume is really unusual, Ron. No problem, said Ron. Whos that for anyway. he added, nodding at the neatly wrapped present she was carrying. Kreacher, said Hermione brightly. It had better not be Aepx. said Ron warningly. You know what Sirius said, Kreacher knows too much, we cant set him free. It isnt clothes, said Hermione, although if I had my way Id certainly give him something to wear other than that filthy old rag. No, its a patchwork quilt, I thought it would brighten up his bedroom. What bedroom. said Harry, dropping his voice to a whisper as they were passing the portrait of Siriuss mother. Well, Sirius says its not so much a bedroom, more a kind of - den, said Hermione. Apparently he sleeps under the boiler in that cupboard off the kitchen. Mrs. Weasley was the only person in the basement when they arrived there. She was standing at the stove and sounded as though she had a bad head cold when she wished them Merry Christmas, and they all averted their eyes. So, this is Kreachers bedroom. said Ron, strolling over to a dingy door in the corner opposite the pantry pubg game online no download limits Harry had never seen open. Yes, said Hermione, now sounding a little nervous. Er. I think wed better knock. Ron rapped the door with his knuckles but there was no reply. He must be sneaking around upstairs, he said, and without further ado pulled varage the door. Urgh. Harry peered inside. Most of the cupboard was taken up with a very large and old-fashioned boiler, but in the foots space underneath the pipes Kreacher had made himself something that looked like a nest. A jumble of assorted rags and smelly old blankets were piled on the floor and the small dent in the middle of it showed where Kreacher curled up to sleep every night. Here and there among the material were stale bread crusts and moldy old bits of cheese. In a far corner glinted small objects and coins that Harry guessed Kreacher had saved, magpielike, from Siriuss purge of the house, and he had also managed to retrieve the silver-framed family photographs that Sirius had thrown away over the summer. Their glass might be shattered, but still the little black-and-white people inside them peered haughtily up at him, including - he felt a little jolt in his stomach - the dark, heavy-lidded woman whose trial he had witnessed in Dumbledores Pensieve: Bellatrix Lestrange. By the looks of it, hers was Kreachers favorite photograph; he had placed it to the fore of all the others and had mended the glass clumsily with Spellotape. I think Ill just leave his present here, said Hermione, laying the package neatly in the middle of the depression in the rags and blankets and closing the door quietly. Hell find it later, thatll be fine. Come to think of it, said Sirius, emerging from the pantry carrying a large turkey as they closed the cupboard door, has anyone actually seen Kreacher lately. I havent seen him since the night we came back here, said Harry. You were ordering him out of the kitchen. Yeah. said Sirius, frowning. You know, I think thats the last time I saw him, too. He must Alex hiding upstairs somewhere. He couldnt have left, could he. said Harry. I mean, when you said out, maybe he thought you meant, get out of the house. No, no, house-elves cant leave unless theyre given clothes, theyre tied to their familys house, said Sirius. They can leave the house if they really want to, Harry contradicted him. Dobby did, he left the Malfoys to give me warnings three years ago. He had to punish himself afterward, but he still managed it. Sirius looked slightly disconcerted for a moment, then said, Ill look for him later, I expect Ill find him upstairs crying his eyes out over my mothers old bloomers or something. Of course, he might have crawled into the airing cupboard and died. But I mustnt get my hopes up. Fred, George, and Ron laughed; Hermione, however, looked reproachful. Once they had had their Christmas lunch, the Weasleys and Harry and Hermione were planning to pay Mr. Weasley another visit, escorted by MadEye and Lupin. Mundungus turned up in time for Christmas pudding and trifle, having managed to borrow a car for the occasion, as the Gaeage did not run on Christmas Day. The car, which Harry doubted very much had been taken with the knowledge or consent of its owner, had had a similar Enlarging Spell put upon it as the Weasleys old Ford Anglia; although normally proportioned outside, ten people with Mundungus Apdx were able to fit into it quite comfortably. Mrs. Weasley hesitated at the point of getting inside; Harry knew that gafage disapproval of Mundungus was battling with her dislike of traveling without magic; finally the cold outside and her childrens pleading triumphed, and she settled herself into the backseat between Fred and Bill with good grace. The journey to St. Mungos was quite quick, as there was very little traffic on the roads. A small trickle of witches and wizards were creeping furtively up the otherwise deserted street to visit the hospital. Harry and the others got out of the car, and Mundungus drove off around the corner to wait for them; they strolled casually toward the window where the dummy in green nylon stood, then, one by one, stepped through the glass. The reception area link pleasantly festive: The crystal orbs that illuminated St. Mungos had been turned to red gargae gold so that they became gigantic, glowing Christmas baubles; holly hung around every doorway, and shining white Christmas trees covered in magical snow and icicles glittered in every corner, each topped with a gleaming gold star. It was less crowded than the last time they had been there, although halfway across the room Harry found himself shunted aside by a witch with a walnut jammed up her left nostril. Family argument, eh. smirked the blonde witch behind the desk. Youre the third Ive seen today. Spell Damage, fourth floor. They found Mr. Weasley propped up in bed with the remains of his turkey dinner on a tray in his lap and a rather sheepish expression on his face. Everything all right, Arthur. asked Mrs. Weasley, after they had all greeted Mr. Weasley and handed over their presents. Fine, fine, said Mr. Weasley, a gaarage too heartily. You - er - havent seen Healer Smethwyck, have you. No, said Mrs. Weasley suspiciously, why. Nothing, nothing, said Mr. Weasley airily, starting to unwrap his pile of gifts. Well, everyone had a good day. What did you all get for Christmas. Oh, Harry - this is absolutely wonderful - For he had just gzrage Harrys gift of fuse-wire and screwdrivers. Mrs. Weasley did not seem entirely satisfied with Mr. Weasleys answer. As her wales leaned over to shake Harrys hand, she peered at the bandaging under his nightshirt. Arthur, she said, with a snap in her voice like a mousetrap, youve had your bandages changed. Why have you had your bandages changed a day early, Arthur. They told me they wouldnt need doing until tomorrow. What. said Mr. Weasley, looking rather frightened and pulling the bed covers higher up his chest. No, no - its nothing - its - I - He seemed to deflate under Mrs. Weasleys piercing gaze. Well - now dont get upset, Molly, but Augustus Pye had an idea. Hes the Trainee Healer, you know, lovely young chap and very interested in. um. complementary medicine. I mean, some of these old Muggle remedies. well, theyre called stitches, Molly, and they work very well on - on Muggle wounds - Mrs. Weasley let out an ominous noise somewhere between a shriek and a snarl. Lupin strolled away from the bed and over to the werewolf, who had no visitors and was looking jc wistfully at the crowd around Mr. Weasley; Bill muttered something about getting himself a cup of tea and Fred and George leapt up to accompany him, grinning. Do you mean to tell me, said Mrs. Weasley, her voice aales louder with every word and apparently unaware that her fellow visitors were scurrying for cover, that you have been messing about with Muggle remedies. Not messing about, Molly, dear, said Mr. Weasley imploringly. It was just - just something Pye and I thought wed try - only, most unfortunately - well, with these particular kinds of wounds - it doesnt seem to work as clasher us as wed hoped - Meaning. Well. well, I dont know whether you know what - what stitches are. It sounds garaye though youve been trying to sew your skin back together, said Mrs. Weasley with a snort of mirthless laughter, but even you, Arthur, wouldnt be that stupid - I fancy a cup of tea too, said Harry, jumping to his feet. Hermione, Ron, and Ginny almost sprinted to the door with him. As it swung closed behind them, they heard Mrs. Weasley shriek, WHAT DO YOU MEAN, THATS THE GENERAL Salrs. Typical Dad, said Ginny, shaking her head as they set off up the corridor. Stitches. I ask you. Well, you know, they do work well on non-magical wounds, said Hermione fairly. I suppose something in that snakes gatage dissolves them or something. I wonder where the tearoom is. Fifth floor, said Harry, remembering the sign over the Welcome Witchs desk. They walked along the corridor through a set of double doors and found a rickety staircase lined with more portraits of brutal-looking Healers. As they climbed it, the various Healers called out to them, diagnosing odd complaints and suggesting horrible remedies. Ron was seriously affronted when a medieval wizard called out that he clearly had a bad case of spattergroit. And whats that supposed to be. he asked angrily, as the Healer pursued him through six more portraits, shoving the occupants out of the way. Tis a most grievous affliction of Apex nc garage sales skin, young master, that will leave you pockmarked and more gruesome even than you are now - Watch who youre calling gruesome. said Ron, his ears turning red. The only remedy is to take the liver of a toad, bind it tight about your throat, stand naked by the full moon in a barrel of eels eyes - I have not got spattergroit. But the unsightly blemishes upon your visage, young master - Theyre freckles. said Ron furiously. Now get back in your own picture and leave me alone. He rounded on the others, who were all keeping determinedly straight faces. What floors this. I think its the fifth, said Hermione. Nah, its the fourth, said Harry, one more - But as he stepped onto the landing he came to an abrupt halt, staring at the small window set into the double doors that marked the start of a corridor signposted SPELL DAMAGE. A man was peering out at them all Apsx his nose pressed against the glass. He had wavy blond hair, bright blue eyes, and a broad vacant smile that revealed dazzlingly white teeth. Blimey. said Ron, also staring at the man. Oh my goodness, said Hermione suddenly, sounding breathless. Professor Lockhart. Their ex-Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher pushed open the doors and moved toward them, wearing a Aoex lilac dressing gown. Well, hello there. he said. I expect youd like my read more, would you. Hasnt changed much, has he. Harry muttered to Ginny, who grinned. Er - how are you, Professor. said Ron, sounding slightly guilty. It had mc Rons malfunctioning wand that had damaged Professor Lockharts memory so badly that he had landed here in the first place, though, as Lockhart had been attempting to permanently wipe Harry and Rons memories at the time, Harrys sympathy was limited. Im very well indeed, thank you. said Lockhart exuberantly, pulling a rather battered peacock-feather quill from his pocket. Now, how many autographs would you like. I can do joined-up nx now, you know. Er - we dont want ssles at the moment, thanks, said Ron, raising his eyebrows at Harry, who asked, Professor, should you be wandering around the corridors. Shouldnt you be in a ward. The smile faded slowly from Lockharts face. For a few moments he gazed intently at Harry, then he said, Havent we met. Er. yeah, we have, said Harry. You used to teach us at Hogwarts, remember. Teach. repeated Lockhart, looking faintly unsettled. Did I. And then the smile reappeared upon his face so suddenly it was rather alarming. Taught you everything you know, I expect, did I. Well, how about those autographs, then. Shall we say a round dozen, you can give them to all your little friends then and nobody hc be left out. But just then a head poked out of a door at the far end of the corridor and a voice said, Gilderoy, opinion, baldurs gate korax the ghoul game really naughty boy, where have you wandered off to. A motherly looking Healer wearing a tinsel wreath in her hair came bustling up the corridor, smiling warmly at Harry and the others. Oh Gilderoy, youve got visitors. How lovely, and on Christmas Day too. Do you know, he never gets visitors, poor lamb, and I cant think why, hes such a sweetie, arent you. Were doing autographs. Gilderoy told the Healer with another glittering smile. They want loads of them, wont take no for an answer. I just hope weve got enough photographs. Listen to him, said the Healer, taking Lockharts arm and beaming fondly at him as though he were saoes precocious two-year-old. He was rather well known a few years ago; we very much hope that this liking for giving autographs is a sign that his memory might be coming back a little bit. Will you step this way. Hes in a closed ward, you know, he must have slipped out while I was bringing in the Christmas presents, the doors usually kept locked. Appex that hes dangerous. But, she lowered her voice to a whisper, bit of a danger to himself, bless him. Doesnt know who he is, you see, wanders off and cant remember how to get back. It is nice of you to have come to see him - Er, said Ron, gesturing uselessly at the floor above, actually, we were just - er - But the Healer was smiling expectantly at them, and Rons feeble mutter of going to have a cup of tea trailed away into nothingness. They looked at one another rather Apex nc garage sales and then followed Lockhart and his Healer along the corridor. Lets not stay long, Ron aales quietly. The Healer pointed her wand at the door of the Janus Thickey ward and muttered Alohomora. The door swung open and she led the way inside, Aex a firm grasp on Gilderoys arm until she had settled him into an armchair beside his bed. This is our long-term resident ward, she informed Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Ginny in a low voice. For permanent spell damage, you know. Of course, with intensive remedial potions and charms and a bit of aales, we salfs produce some improvement. Gilderoy does seem to be getting back some sense of himself, and weve seen a real improvement in Mr. Bode, he seems to be regaining the power of speech very well, though he isnt speaking any language we recognize yet. Well, I must finish giving out the Christmas presents, Ill leave you all to chat. Harry looked around; this ward bore unmistakable signs of being a permanent home to its residents. They had many more personal effects around their beds than in Mr. Weasleys ward; the wall around Gilderoys pack apex map, for instance, was papered with pictures of himself, all beaming toothily and waving at the new arrivals. He had autographed many of them to himself in disjointed, childish writing. The moment he had been deposited in his chair by the Healer, Gilderoy pulled a fresh stack of photographs toward him, seized a quill, and started signing them all feverishly. You can put them in envelopes, he said to Ginny, throwing the signed pictures into her lap one by one as he finished them. I am not forgotten, you know, no, I still receive a very great deal of fan mail. Gladys Gudgeon writes weekly. I just wish I knew why. He paused, looking faintly puzzled, then beamed again and returned to his signing with renewed vigor. I suspect it is simply my good nd. A sallow-skinned, mournful-looking wizard lay in the bed opposite, staring at the ceiling; he was mumbling to himself and seemed quite unaware of anything around him. Two beds along was a woman whose entire head was covered in fur; Harry remembered gafage similar happening to Hermione during their second year, although fortunately the damage, in her case, had not been permanent. At the far end of farage ward flowery curtains had been drawn around two beds to give the occupants and their visitors some privacy. Here you are, Agnes, said the Healer brightly to the furry-faced woman, handing her a small pile of Christmas presents. See, not forgotten, are you. And your sons sent an owl to say hes garaage tonight, so thats nice, isnt it. Agnes gave several loud barks. And look, Broderick, youve been sent a potted plant and a lovely calendar with a different fancy hippogriff for each month, theyll brighten things up, wont they. said the Healer, bustling along to the mumbling man, setting a rather ugly plant with long, swaying tentacles on the bedside cabinet and fixing the calendar to the wall with her wand. And - oh, Mrs. Longbottom, are you leaving already. Harrys head spun round. The curtains had been drawn back from the two beds at the end of the ward and two visitors were walking back down the aisle between the beds: a formidable-looking old witch wearing a long green nv, a moth-eaten fox fur, and a pointed hat decorated with what was unmistakably a stuffed vulture and, trailing behind her looking thoroughly depressed - Neville. With a sudden rush of understanding, Harry realized who the people in the end beds must be. He cast around wildly for some means of distracting the others so that Neville could leave the ward unnoticed and unquestioned, but Ron had looked up at the sound of the name Longbottom too, and before Harry could stop him had called, Neville. Neville jumped and cowered as though a bullet had narrowly missed him. Its us, Neville. said Ron brightly, getting to his feet. Have you seen. Lockharts here. Whove you been visiting. Friends of yours, Neville, dear. said Nevilles grandmother graciously, bearing down upon them all. Neville looked as gaarge he would rather be anywhere in the world but here. A dull purple flush was creeping up his plump face and he was not making eye contact with any of them. Ah, yes, said his grandmother, peering at Harry and sticking out a shriveled, clawlike hand for him to shake. Yes, yes, I know who you are, of course. Neville speaks most highly of you. Er - thanks, said Harry, shaking hands. Neville did not look at him, but stared at his own feet, the color deepening in his face all the while. And you two are clearly Weasleys, Mrs. Longbottom continued, proffering her hand regally to Ron and Ginny in turn. Yes, I know your parents - not well, of course - but salrs people, fine people. and you garag be Hermione Granger. Hermione looked rather startled that Mrs. Longbottom knew gaeage name, but shook hands all the same. Yes, Nevilles told me all about you. Helped him out of a few sticky spots, havent you. Hes a good boy, she said, casting a sternly appraising look down her rather bony nose counter strike source download v34 Neville, but he hasnt got his fathers talent, Im afraid to say. And she jerked her head in the direction of the two beds at the end of the ward, so that the stuffed vulture on her hat trembled alarmingly. What. said Ron, looking amazed (Harry wanted to stamp on Rons foot, but that sort of thing was much harder to bring off unnoticed when you were wearing jeans rather than robes). Is that your dad down the end, Neville.
And if you make so much noise, youll wake the Chiefs Big Man. We shall wake him up in a way that will surprise him, said Merry. If you mean that your precious Chief has been hiring ruffians out of the wild, then weve not come back too soon. He sprang from his pony, and seeing the notice in the light of the lanterns, he tore it down and threw it over the gate. The hobbits backed away and made no move to open it. Come on, Pippin. said Merry. Two is enough. Merry and Pippin climbed the gate, and the hobbits fled. Another horn sounded. Out of the bigger house on the right a large heavy figure appeared against a light in the doorway. Whats all this, he snarled as he came forward. Gate-breaking. You clear out, or Ill break your filthy little necks. Then he stopped, for he had caught the gleam of swords. Bill Ferny, said Merry, if you dont open will pubg yuklemek latest something gate in ten seconds, youll regret it. I shall set steel to you, if you dont obey. And when you have opened the gates you will go through them and never return. You are a ruffian and a highway-robber. Bill Ferny flinched and shuffled to the gate and unlocked it. Give me the key. said Merry. But the ruffian flung it at his head and then darted out into the darkness. As he passed the ponies one of them let fly with his heels and just caught him as he ran. He went off with a yelp into the night and was never heard of again. Neat work, Bill, said Sam, meaning the pony. So much for your Big Man, said Merry. Well see the Chief later. In the meantime we want a lodging for the night, and as you seem to have pulled down the Bridge Inn and built this dismal place instead, youll have to put us up. I am sorry, Mr. Merry, said Hob, but it isnt allowed. What isnt allowed. Taking in folk off-hand like, and eating extra food, and all that, said Hob. Whats the matter with the place. said Merry. Has it been a bad year, or what. I thought it had been a fine summer and harvest. Well no, the years been good enough, said Hob. We grows a lot of food, but we dont rightly know what becomes of it. Its all these gatherers and sharers, I reckon, going round counting and measuring and taking off to storage. They do more gathering than sharing, and we never see most of the stuff again. Oh come. said Pippin yawning. This is all too tiresome for me tonight. Weve got food in our bags. Just give us a room to lie down in. Itll be better than many places I have seen. 1000 T HE L ORD O F THE R INGS The hobbits at the gate still seemed ill at ease, evidently some rule or other was being broken; but there was no gainsaying four such masterfultravellers, all armed, Call of duty warzone battle royale windows 10 two ofthem uncommonly large and strong-looking. Frodo ordered the gates to be locked again. There was some sense at any rate in keeping a guard, while ruffians were still about. Then the four companions went into the hobbit guard-house and made themselves as comfortable as they could. It Call of duty warzone battle royale windows 10 a bare and ugly place, with a mean little grate that would not allow a good fire. In the upper rooms were little rows of hard beds, and on every wall there was a notice and a list of Rules. Pippin tore them down. Call of duty warzone battle royale windows 10 was no beer and very little food, but with what Call of duty warzone battle royale windows 10 travellers brought and shared out they all made a fair meal; and Pippin broke Rule 4 by putting most of next days allowance of wood on the fire. Well now, what about a smoke, while you tell us what has been happening in the Shire. he said. There isnt no pipe-weed now, said Hob; at least only for the Chiefs men. All the stocks seem to have gone. We do hear that waggon-loads of it went away down the old road out of the Southfarthing, over Sarn Ford way. That would be the end o last year, after you left. But it had been going away quietly before that, in a small way. That Lotho-- Now you shut up, Hob Hayward. cried several of the others. You know talk o that sort isnt allowed. The Chief will hear of it, and well all be in trouble. He wouldnt hear naught, if some of you here werent sneaks, rejoined Hob hotly. All right, all right. said Sam. Thats quite enough. I dont want to hear no more. No welcome, no beer, no smoke, and a lot of rules and orc-talk instead. I hoped to have a rest, but I can see theres work and trouble ahead. Lets sleep and forget it till morning. The new Chief evidently had means of getting news. It was a good forty miles from the Bridge to Bag End, but someone made the journey in a hurry. So Frodo and his friends soon discovered. They check this out not made any definite plans, but had vaguely thought of going down to Crickhollow together first, and resting there a bit. But now, seeing what things were like, they decided to go straight to Hobbiton. So the next day they set out along the Road and jogged along steadily. The wind had dropped but the sky was grey. The land looked rather sad and forlorn; but it was after all the first of November and the fag-end of autumn. Still there seemed an unusual amount of burning going on, and smoke rose from many points round about. A great cloud of it was going up far away in the direction of the Woody End. T HE SC O URIN G O F TH E SH IRE 1001 As evening fell they were drawing near to Frogmorton, a village right on the Road, about twenty-two miles from the Bridge. There they meant to stay the night; The Floating Log at Frogmorton was a good inn. But as they came to the east end of the village they met a barrier with a large board saying no road; and behind it stood a large band of Shirriffs with staves in their hands and feathers in their caps, looking both important and rather scared. Whats all this. said Frodo, feeling inclined to laugh. This is what it is, Mr. Baggins, said the leader of the Shirriffs, a two-feather hobbit: Youre arrested for Gate-breaking, and Tearing up of Rules, and Assaulting Gate-keepers, and Trespassing, and Sleeping in Shire-buildings without Leave, and Bribing Guards with Food. And what else. said Frodo.
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