NABC Chapter 112 Sleeping and Strange Noises
Chapter 112 Sleeping and Strange Noises
Chapter 112 Sleeping and Strange Noises
The Lovegood family wasn't as terrifying as Loila had imagined, perhaps because Luna and Xenophilius were, in some ways, "weirdos".
Their conversations covered a wide range of topics, from whether there were octopuses in the Black Lake at Hogwarts to whether the Ministry of Magic actually trained fire sprites.
Of course, they would also ask for Roy's opinion on the giant octopus. Roy did have something to say about it.
In short, Loila didn't expect her first day at her friend's house to go by so quickly. They were just chatting casually, and it was already late at night.
Is this what it feels like to visit someone's home?
Loila lay on the small bed, still finding it hard to believe.
It was more interesting than I had imagined.
She's even a little too excited to sleep right now.
"Loila?" Luna's voice came at just the right time; she didn't know when she had quietly fallen asleep next to Loila.
The Lovegood family only had two beds, so the two girls had no choice but to lie together.
(They are just sisters)
"Ah—Lofgood—Miss—" Loira pursed her lips and subconsciously shrank back, not wanting to get too close to Luna—
"Will you still call me Miss Lovegood?" In the quiet night, Luna's voice was exceptionally light, like snowflakes falling in winter, or like stars streaking across the tranquil night sky.
Yes—yes!
She was already staying at Miss Lovegood's house, and even lying in the same bed with her—even though she couldn't see Luna's face, hearing her voice so close made Loira feel exceptionally close to Luna.
Even now—can't I still call Miss Lovegood by name?
"Luna—Luna?" Finally, after a moment of hesitation, Loila parted her teeth and whispered, "Like this—like this?"
This doesn't seem as shameful as she imagined, perhaps because she's already seen things that are far more shameful?
For example, today's Durmstrang-style wizard makes his appearance.
"That appearance of Royla today definitely wasn't Durmstrang's wizard appearing, was it?"
Suddenly, Luna's voice came and changed the subject, causing Loila's body, which had just stiffened a little from saying Luna's name, to tremble.
"Ah—that..." She instinctively wanted to lie, but then realized what Luna would do if she lied—she couldn't even hide at such close range.
So she could only purse her lips and say, "I—I slipped—"
"I see—" Luna nodded gently, "I actually think so too." After all, those details weren't written on the note.
"Paper—a note?" Loila was a little surprised that Luna had seen the contents of her note—she had made it very well!
This is so embarrassing—preparing in advance for this kind of thing to be seen—
"I'm...I'm sorry..." After thinking it over, Roy could only whisper, "I...I've embarrassed you...I've let you down..."
"Shameful?" Luna was taken aback. "Why?"
"Your entrance was pretty cool, wasn't it?"
"But that's actually not—" Loila wanted to explain, but suddenly found a hand covering her mouth.
"Don't say that, Loila," Luna said with a light laugh. "Daddy really likes your entrance."
"And—you wrote that secret note beforehand." Luna slowly withdrew her hand, perhaps because she could feel the heat emanating from it.
"That shows you value it, doesn't it?" As her eyes gradually adjusted to the darkness, Loira could vaguely see Luna blink. "Nothing is more gratifying than your friends valuing your family."
Is that so?
I see.
Loila smiled slightly as she listened to Luna's words.
Accepting Luna's invitation was truly the best decision I've ever made.
What if she had accepted Muller's invitation back then? She couldn't help but think of that time—but upon reflection, even if she were to go back in time, she certainly wouldn't accept the invitation, would she?
After all, he himself wasn't even friends with Müller.
"Roy, do you believe in Santa Claus?"
"Ah—" Loila pursed her lips and said a little shyly, "I believe—" She had always believed in the existence of Santa Claus, even though it was something only children believed in.
But she always believed it, because whether at home, at Durmstrang, or later at Nurmengard, she always received gifts at Christmas.
Sometimes it was two gifts, sometimes it was one, but in any case, she always received anonymous gifts.
If it wasn't given by Santa Claus, then who else could it be?
She had no friends—and later, no family either—
But saying this in front of Luna was still somewhat—somewhat embarrassing.
"Is that so?" Luna didn't laugh as Loira had expected, but instead said quite seriously, "I believe it too."
Then she began to tell the story of Santa Claus, "Merry Christmas, Luna." As she listened, Loy suddenly whispered, for some reason, she just remembered that she hadn't said that to Luna yet, and she just wanted to say it.
Merry Christmas to you, Roy.
Receiving such a response, Loila pursed her lips happily, and then a feeling of fatigue slowly crept in—especially after Luna started telling the story of Santa Claus again. Soon, the silver-haired half-Veer fell asleep.
Watching her fall asleep, Luna smiled slightly. She raised her head slightly to look at the painting on the ceiling, and then carefully got out of bed.
Miss Lovegood tiptoed to the small Christmas tree in the living room and gently placed the two gifts there.
This seemed to be a gift she had hidden away long ago, just waiting for this moment to put it down.
"Oh?" Suddenly, she looked up and saw Mr. Lovegood, who was also looking very cautiously, and he was also holding two gifts.
"Good evening, Luna," he said somewhat awkwardly. "Santa Claus asked me to deliver these presents to you."
"Good evening, Dad." Luna tilted her head slightly and chuckled. "Looks like Santa Claus came looking for me too."
Christmas Eve at the Lovegood family's house wasn't anything special; there wasn't even the usual lavish dinner or dance. But it had something Loira hadn't felt in a long time: warmth and a sense of home.
"Hmm?"
In her sleep, Loila felt a sudden itch in her ear. She subconsciously pursed her lips and then opened her eyes sleepily.
"Ah—" Upon seeing what was in front of her, she instinctively let out a soft cry, but fortunately—her voice was not loud, so it did not wake Luna.
But... but why is Pu Rongrong here?!
And it was just eating its own ears—I was definitely cleaning them the whole time! In fact, to prevent Pu Rongrong from eating her ears, Luo Yila even cleaned them again before going to bed!
In the end, it still insisted—Loila waved her hand, letting Pu Rongrong slowly crawl to the side—and then she carefully rubbed her pointed ears.
Pu Rongrong, you really are something—instead of going to sleep at night you're eating other people's food—wait—
As Loila slept, she suddenly noticed that the necklace she had placed on her bedside table was emitting a faint red glow.
This is because—the magic array blocking someone's necklace has been destroyed—and I have only given away one necklace so far.
That belongs to Mr. Lupin!
Loila hurriedly got out of bed and put on her robe while Luna was rubbing her eyes.
"I'm so sorry!" she had to say to Luna while putting on her black stockings. "I have to go—go help Mr. Lupin."
"He's in danger—" she said, giving him an apologetic look. After all, leaving without saying goodbye on Christmas Day was a bit much—Luna would probably be angry, right?
"Then please wish Lupin a Merry Christmas for me."
Luna simply smiled and reached out to fix Loila's hair.
Luna, Roy pursed his lips, unsure what to say. Why did he always assume the worst of Luna? This was clearly meant for Dumbledore—
"Hmm? Loila, weren't you in a hurry to help Mr. Lupin?" Seeing Loila pause, Luna thought for a moment and said, "You don't know how to get there?"
"Will the Muggle plane make it in time?"
"Ah—no—no!" Loila snapped out of her daze and quickly put on her boots. She didn't have time to waste! What if Mr. Lupin really encountered something?
"Buzz!"
With a flick of her wand, Miss Hamilton vanished from the Lovegood house.
So, what did Mr. Remus Lupin encounter in the Albanian jungle?