Before Ron even had time to be shocked, Molly grabbed him by the ear and gave him a thorough scolding. Her presence and manner were far more intimidating than any Howler.
Fortunately, the couple also spared their son's pride in front of his good friends. They warmly gave Harry and Hermione Christmas presents, then gathered for a meal-Harry was deeply moved. This was the first time he had felt the warmth of a family.
Snape and Professor Sprout spent the entire day brewing potions, while Professor McGonagall checked the suits of armor and stone statues throughout the castle. Edward and Audrey helped the whole time, going wherever they were needed, and did not get to bed until the early hours.
Edward also found time to visit Ottery-St Catchpole Village, where he quietly met little Luna and confirmed that the Crumple-Horned Snorkack she had seen was the "Messenger" Audrey had encountered in Longbottom's mind world.
December 18.
The Trio found Edward and Audrey and asked them to find a way to confirm that the Philosopher's Stone was still safe.
Edward thought about it. He really had yet to see the miraculous stone that could grant immortality-back when he had first crossed into the Harry Potter World, the Philosopher's Stone had been one of his major goals.
So he and Audrey took the opportunity when Dumbledore returned to ask for a look. Since Edward had never been involved in the arrangements for the Philosopher's Stone, both the obstacles leading up to it and the final method of obtaining it were the same as in the original story.
-the purpose was to lure Voldemort in and give Harry some training along the way.
Edward no longer had much interest in the Philosopher's Stone. For one thing, its supposed immortality really only kept someone