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第6章 高处不胜寒

“I can’t say, for certain, till I see the work, of course,” said

“I tell you I must go!” I retorted, roused to something like

“I don’t think so,” said Ron. “It’s a damn sight harder making stuff up when you’re under stress than you’d think. I found that out when the Snatchers caught me. It was much easier pretending to be Stan, because I knew a bit about him, than inventing a whole new person. Old Lovegood was under loads of pressure, trying to make sure we stayed put. I reckon he told us the truth, or what he thinks is the truth, just to keep us talking.”

“He's not as gone as you might think!” Harry retorted. He was speaking at random, wanting to scare Riddle, wishing rather than believing it to be true.

“Haven't you girls found our special WonderWitch products yet?” asked Fred. “Follow me, ladies...”

“I wish it, that I may the better deserve your confidence, and

“Harry, well done!” Hermione cried. “You did it, you found out how all by yourself!”

“Harry, they’re here… right here.”

“How can you, Muriel!” groaned Doge. “A mother kill her own daughter? Think what you’re saying!”