Rumors

In this dreary rainy season, an event occurred that dispelled the gloom in the hearts of all the students at Hogwarts.

That is, Myrtle regained the colors she had when she was alive. Apart from her transparent body revealing her ghostly identity, she was otherwise indistinguishable from a living person.

She also broke into the Ravenclaw men's dormitory.

It is said that she can still touch physical objects as if she were alive.

Harry Potter, the Chosen One of the Britain wizarding world, is a strong supporter of this rumor.

He said that he was touched hard by the Myrtle.

But no one believed that Harry Potter was merely touched.

You have to understand, Myrtle has been celibate for a long time, so is she really willing to just touch her once?

As for why only Myrtle is like this.

Everyone thought it was perhaps because she was the youngest of all the ghosts and had eaten the most at the time.

Therefore, she was the first to regain the qualities of a living person.

And that may be why she was able to enter the Ravenclaw Tower.

So, in the days that followed, Harry was constantly looked at with pity by others.

Ginny didn't know how many pillowcases she had soaked with her tears.

The other young wizards at the school were also in a state of fear, afraid of losing what they valued most.

However, some people saw a certain omen in this incident.

So, in Ravenclaw's common room, self-proclaimed charming young wizards would often try to flirt with Lady Grey.

This is just one of the most famous of all the strange things that happen at Hogwarts.

It seemed as if the boundaries between the living and the ghosts had blurred.

As the situation escalated, Professor McGonagall, along with other professors, inspected and improved the lounges in various colleges.

The investigation revealed that Myrtle's entry into Ravenclaw's common room was an exception, and only occurred once.

She was able to enter because she possessed the qualities of a living person, and because she died as an ungraduated Ravenclaw student.

After she touched Harry and ran away, she was once again considered unapproachable by the Ravenclaw Tower.

Once this news was announced, the smell in Hogwarts became much more pleasant—because almost no one dared to take a bath before.

However, some say they saw disappointment on the faces of Crabbe and Goyle in Slytherin.

The fact that they dared to take a bath without knowing whether Myrtle could still break into the dormitory is also strong evidence.

Then, time slowly passed until Halloween, which was also the 500th anniversary of Nearly Headless Nick death.

The Great Hall was already decorated with live bats, as usual.

The giant pumpkins from Hagrid were carved into lanterns, large enough for three people to sit inside.

Everyone's face was beaming with smiles as they prepared to participate in Halloween.

"Harry, why aren't we going to the Great Hall yet? I want to see what Great Hall looks like first. You know, we're going to Nicholas's Deathday Party." Ron anxiously circled around Harry, keeping in place.

"No, you know that already."

"Recently, many students have been eager to attend Nicholas's Deathday Party."

"Do you think I didn't know they were after a beautiful ghost?"

"They're all clinging to me."

"Honestly, how come Nicholas is putting all the blame on me—saying that new living guests can only be added with my permission?" Harry frowned.

But the thought of seeing Helena again made his heart flutter.

It's all those damned guys' fault that Helena hardly ever goes back to Ravenclaw Tower anymore.

But that's fine, since she wouldn't normally attend events like Deathday Party, which are associated with ghosts.

However, because of the disturbance from others, she found the Deathday Party to be peaceful.

Finally, he accepted the invitation to the Deathday Party.

"Nicholas thinks you have more influence!"

"By the way Harry, do you know why Hermione's temper has gotten so bad lately?"

"Is it because of that Luna?" Ron asked, becoming gossipy.

He had been occasionally paying attention to this witch of the same age whom he had initially developed feelings for.

"No, Hermione made a bet with someone, probably Ryan."

"The stakes were whether the Deathday Party would be held in an empty classroom in the basement as usual, or in the Great Hall."

"And Hermione chose the Great Hall," Harry recalled.

"Sigh, if I had Ryan's face, I'd definitely be the next Lockhart! — The kind who doesn't end up in jail!"

"However, fate also cursed him—he was easily overlooked."

"If this curse were on me, I think I would go crazy!" Ron, who loved being the center of attention, sighed.

"I almost didn't notice. Hermione's choice is too outrageous. How could it possibly be held in the Great Hall?"

"You know, it's said that ghosts from outside Hogwarts also attend the Deathday Party!" Ron said after recovering from his mix of envy and sympathy.

"Ron, Hermione would have won."

"But Professor McGonagall rejected the original plan to hold Nicholas's death anniversary celebration in the Great Hall because of Myrtle's matter."

"It is said that Dumbledore was quite disappointed."

"Therefore, he plans to hire a skeleton dance troupe in the Great Hall to entertain everyone."

"Right now, Hermione is probably the person who hates Myrtle the most besides me." Harry revealed a pained expression.

He couldn't stop thinking about that cold hand that had touched him.

"No, there's also Ginny."

"Luna told me that Ginny has recently been trying out the magic in 'The Quibbler' that is supposed to kill ghosts."

"But Harry, were you really just touched?"

"You can whisper to me, I'm your best friend." Ron's face was full of suspicion.

"Shut up, Ron!"

"I was just touched!" Harry shouted.

The sound made many Ravenclaw students, who had been consciously keeping their distance, turn around.

They are increasingly convinced that Harry Potter was not simply touched.

Harry clearly understood this as well, and he stood up unsteadily.

They started walking in different directions towards the Deathday Party, like zombies.

Along the way, Harry, in this state, also indirectly prevented others from getting close.

Because no one dared to approach Harry like this, Harry who looked like he would draw his wand and give someone an Avada Kedavra if they came near.

Ron, who was standing behind Harry and didn't dare get too Harry, also partially confirmed their guess.

The Great Hall was brightly lit and candlelit, with tempting gold platters on the tables, but Harry and his friends headed toward the underground classrooms.

Harry couldn't sleep, while Ron was too scared.

Draco, who had just approached, looked puzzled.

After a few minutes, he finally couldn't help but ask Ron, "What's wrong with him?"

"It's nothing, it's still about Myrtle." Ron forced a stiff smile.

"Harry is too kind. I think he should write a letter to Mr. Weasley and have the Ministry of Magic restrict Myrtle's area of activity—to the third-floor bathroom." Draco's expression turned sinister.