Eighty-Third: Master of the Diadem

Ghosts are typically pearly white and transparent.

Most of them will retain the appearance they had before they died.

Nearly Headless Nick, became a ghost because his head wasn't completely severed before he died, and his head was still half-attached to his neck.

Here's a little-known fact: ghosts aren't just human beings; animals can also become ghosts.

The quirky creatures of the Headless Hunt are animal ghosts.

The existence of these animal ghosts is actually related to their wizard masters.

But whether they are animal ghosts or human ghosts, they cannot touch anything in this world.

They cannot eat, cannot feel temperature, and cannot have physical contact with each other.

They are like phantoms in this world.

However, they cannot be killed either; they can only be banished or petrified by some evil curse.

But as time goes by, they will eventually return to their original state.

The clothes on the ghosts, or the shackles on the Bloody Baron, were all things they had transformed into before they died.

They can be taken off like normal clothes or decorations.

If you don't take them off and leave them alone, and the ghosts themselves don't have to do anything with them, they will return to their bodies.

However, these Ghostification items cannot be transferred.

Harry had even heard of a Celtic ghost who died naked and subconsciously preferred that appearance, which led him to become a naked ghost as well.

So he had no choice but to hide away from the wizarding community.

His friend (also a ghost) once tried to give him his robe, but after a certain period of time, the Celtic ghost returned to his original form.

This inability to change clothes, have physical contact, or enjoy food is also a major factor that drives some ghosts into madness.

They had actually considered many methods, and even used their influence during their lifetime to try to get wizards of their time to create magic that could make objects and food Ghostification or allow them to touch objects.

But no one can do it.

Therefore, the only way for these ghosts to relieve their loneliness is through mental entertainment.

Enjoying food also involves directly passing through decaying food with one's body.

But this only gives you a 'close enough' taste.

But what Harry saw before him left him utterly dumbfounded.

A Ghostification Ravenclaw's Diadem appeared above Helena's head!

Yes!

If anyone could do that, it would be the Wisdom Ravenclaw!

Now, in the Ravenclaw common room, only Helena, immersed in the Ravenclaw's Diadem because of the long-lost maternal love and her mother's familiar magic, is present.

The other Ravenclaw, those who knew about ghosts, were now focused on the phenomenon of the Ravenclaw's Diadem Ghostification, rather than on the Ravenclaw's Diadem itself.

They all stared wide-eyed, babbling.

"Is this Ravenclaw magic? Have you ever heard of it?" This rare sight snapped Harry out of his reverie of Helena's beauty, and he asked curiously.

In his view, Ravenclaw's daughter would definitely know.

This might be Ravenclaw's unique magic.

"No, I finally know how my mother became so ill."

"I can confirm that this Ravenclaw's Diadem is not the one I stole, and it is completely different from what you guessed."

"She must have made a new one."

"Perhaps she saw something with her Prophecy talent, and thus added such powerful, unprecedented magic to this new Ravenclaw's Diadem."

"And all of this is because of me, a shameful thief!" Ghosts cannot shed tears, but as wizards who have transformed, they have also inherited some magic, and water mist began to condense in front of Helena.

She said it all out loud.

Even Ron, who had just come out and was half-awake while searching for Harry, quickly understood what had happened.

Ron didn't approach Harry rashly, but instead randomly selected a first-year student to ask about the specific situation.

"Little rascal, why is Lady Grey wearing Ravenclaw's Diadem, and Harry has one too? Are they the ones from the statue? Lady Grey is Ravenclaw's daughter, isn't she?"

Harry, on the other hand, comforted her, saying, "Helena, I think you can tell from the mechanism that this Ravenclaw's Diadem activates that Lady Ravenclaw wants you to live happily and carefree in this world—even as a ghost!"

"I understand, Harry."

"I understand."

"But the more I think about it, the less I can accept myself like this."

"I was such a fool to think I could surpass my mother."

"Was my betrayal, my death, and everything that is happening now within your expectations?"

"You tried so hard to stop it, but my foolish resistance only made things worse," Helena said, almost to herself.

She wiped the tears from her eyes and looked at Harry, pointing to the illusory Ravenclaw's Diadem on her head. "Harry, do you know what this Ravenclaw's Diadem is for?"

Before Harry could answer, she continued, "It will absorb my sadness, pain, and resentment."

"Transform these things into a force that brings peace of mind."

"But I can still feel those negative emotions, though I've forgotten them a little," Helena sighed.

Then she looked at the Ravenclaw statue and said, "I understand, Mother. I will live happily ever after—even as a ghost."

Helena pointed to the Ravenclaw's Diadem in Harry's hand, "Harry, this Ravenclaw's Diadem is yours."

"I am the only descendant of Ravenclaw, so you don't have to worry about any stupid guys popping up."

"I will tell Dumbledore these things as well. If you wish, it will only be yours." Helena said, then disappeared through the wall.

Harry stared blankly at the object in his hand, which might be another treasure that Ravenclaw had created.

Part of it transformed into a spirit and resided atop the head of its creator's daughter.

What magic does the remaining part possess?

Did Ravenclaw foresee all of this?

Could the magic here be exactly what he needs?

Give him Wisdom, make him stronger, and help him find the Resurrection Stone sooner.

To become its true master, and even to resurrect one's own parents.

To be honest, Harry was tempted.

According to Helena, this can only be his, and only his.

Before Harry could think it through, the crowd surged forward.

The place was bustling with noise.

They hadn't approached before simply because Harry and Lady Grey were talking, making it difficult for them to get close.

But now, only Harry Potter remains.

"Hey! What are you going to do to Harry?" Ron already knew everything, stepped forward.

Under his reprimand, everyone finally calmed down.

They also remembered that this was Harry Potter.

He was the hero who defeated the professor, Voldemort, protected the Demiguise, Ravenclaw's Phoenix, Ravenclaw's Quidditch captain, and led them to victory in the House Cup.