The Bard of Hogwarts

Chapter 43 Santa Claus

Santa Claus from Narnia.

Upon first glance, Ino recognized the old man's identity.

But then he remembered the dwarf's words when they parted, and a sense of unease still crept into his heart.

There's nothing we can do; this Santa Claus is the most mysterious figure throughout the entire story.

Although they don't appear often, they always arrive precisely at pivotal moments in their lives.

Santa Claus was the first to herald the coming of spring in Narnia, and he also helped the main characters grow.

In the woods, he brought Peter the Lion King's sword and shield, foreshadowing that they would soon be needed.

Sure enough, not long after, this shy young man used this sword to complete his first battle, laying the foundation for his future transformation into a true king.

He gave Susan a bow and arrows, as well as a horn to ensure she could always get help, saying that as long as she blew the horn, she would receive help wherever she was. This prophecy later came true.

The most outrageous gift was Lucy's: a diamond-encrusted bottle containing nectar extracted from the juice of the Flame Flower in the Sun Mountain Range. No matter how severe the injury, just a small drop could heal it.

After the final battle, Lucy used it to save countless wounded people, regardless of whether they were friend or foe.

Santa Claus's appearances are always so clever, timely, and just right.

All of these factors make it hard not to overthink things.

……

Although it may seem like a vivid fantasy, in reality it's just a fleeting moment.

Soon, Ino made up her mind: she would not provoke anyone.

He doesn't care what the other party does; he won't provoke this old man. If he's willing to give something, he'll accept it; if not, he won't force him.

After all, he really didn't want any more trouble before his return.

Thinking of this, he stood up and greeted, "Merry Christmas, sir. Actually, you didn't need to make this trip. You could have just deposited the gift and given it to me next year."

"Next year? I'm afraid I won't be able to find you next year!" Santa Claus said with a smile.

Well... the cold winter is over, and spring has arrived in Narnia.

But at this moment, Ino felt a chill deep in her heart.

"Hahaha! Don't overthink it, I'm just here to deliver a gift, although..."

At this point, Santa Claus paused for a moment, glanced around at his surroundings, and then smiled:

"Although someone has already prepared a gift for you, that is someone else's gift, while what I give is the real Christmas present."

After Santa Claus finished speaking, he took a large red velvet bag from his sleigh. The bag, which was about half a person tall, was stuffed full, and no one knew what was inside.

"Huh? I can't find your gift... But it's okay, child, tell me what you want? After all, I've had a gift piling up for a whole hundred years without giving it to anyone."

When Santa Claus asked Ino, she really wanted to retort, "If you're not sincere about sending it, why don't we just not send it at all? It's so awkward."

Santa Claus can't find presents? Purely joking.

Although he had countless complaints in his heart, he didn't show it on the surface. Instead, he declined, saying, "Sir, I really don't want anything. If I can't find it, then forget it."

"How about Sunflower Dew? I happen to have a small bottle! Or maybe the books from the Primordial Era? Heaven knows why nobody likes reading anymore; these books have been sitting at the bottom of my drawer for way too long..."

Santa Claus kept talking on and on.

As she spoke, she took out gifts, and in no time, she had placed many items on the ground, including an amethyst scepter identical to the one worn by the White Witch.

Looking at the dazzling array of items, Ino felt her heart pounding uncontrollably.

Good heavens... there isn't a single ordinary item here. If we were to categorize them by game equipment, then everything here would be either a legendary item in the rainbow or a legacy item in the orange.

In short, purple epic-level items are really too embarrassing to display in the open.

What he was most interested in were undoubtedly the three primordial books that emitted an icy blue, fluorescent green, and dark black glow.

Just as Ino was about to speak, she felt something hit her foot.

I subconsciously looked down...

An antique six-sided die suddenly appeared at his feet.

Perhaps it had been too long since the pocket had been reinforced, or perhaps the movement when I got up was too vigorous, in any case... the divination die slipped out.

Just as he bent down to pick up the dice, the image of Mr. Hans flashed into his mind again.

"...Everything you desire actually controls you."

The bard's song-like voice echoed in my mind.

After a brief moment of distraction, Ino calmly picked up the fallen dice and carefully put them back in his pocket.

When he looked up again, his face was full of a gentle smile.

"Since it's my choice, could you please give me a pair of cashmere socks? I prefer keeping my feet warm in winter to anything else."

"Hey! I already said I'm just here to deliver presents." Santa Claus seemed to have sensed something and couldn't help but explain.

"Since you have the gift you want, then so be it."

As they spoke, Santa Claus opened his bulging bag again and took out a pair of cashmere stockings with a red Christmas tree printed on them.

The moment Ino received the socks, he made up his mind to give them to Dumbledore this Christmas. He felt a sense of unease just holding those socks in his hands.

He also wanted to give Santa Claus a proper greeting—what grudge could there be? What deep resentment could there be that warranted digging such a huge pit…

This isn't burying people, it's practically underground oil exploration, digging as deep as they can.

……

"Alright, now that the gift has been delivered, I should be going!"

Before anyone knew it, Santa Claus had finished tidying up the things he had just arranged and was now sitting on his sleigh.

"I must say, you are a lucky child, and I look forward to meeting you again."

After saying that, he waved the reins, and the six tall reindeer pulled at the same time. In the blink of an eye, Santa Claus appeared outside the valley.

After the other party completely disappeared, Ino deflated like a punctured balloon and slumped to the ground.

After quite a while...

He slowly came to his senses and seemed to have found the problem.

When I first arrived at the White Witch's Castle, I had a divination performed, and the result was pleasing.

But it was precisely because of the pleasing divination results that he unknowingly lowered his guard, and just now he almost fell into a trap.

Thinking about it now, Santa Claus's appearance wasn't dangerous, and he repeatedly stated that he was only there to deliver gifts.

The choice of gift was given to him, and even if something did happen, it would only be due to his own greed. The variables of the diviner himself are never within the scope of the divination result.

"Oh, little guy! I want to go home, I want to go back to Hogwarts. This place is too complicated. Quirrell is cuter and more innocent than him..."

Ino turned to the wood elf who had been watching the whole thing, and spoke her most genuine desire.

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