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第7章 天栋，帝廷，他乡，异客

“We think we saw an ogre, honestly, they get all sorts at the Three Broomsticks —”

“What we tell you is for your good,” added Bessie, in no harsh

“What was that? Who did that?”

“Why didn't you stop me, then?” Malfoy demanded.

“We do not speak of it!” said Aragog fiercely. “We do not name it! I never even told Hagrid the name of that dread creature, though he asked me, many times.”

“When you say ‘master of Death’ – ”said Ron.

“Well, I don't think Dumbledore would like it if he knew Bagman was trying to persuade you to cheat!” said Hermione, still looking deeply disapproving. “I hope he's trying to help Cedric as much!”

“Well, sorry to let you down,” said Harry, his voice quite calm even though he felt hollow, inadequate. “I’ve been straight with you from the start. I told you everything Dumbledore told me. And in the case you haven’t noticed, we’ve found one Horcrux – ”

“That it is not!” was the reply. “I wonder whether the master—