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and as such, was even more cluttered than the kitchenThough much smaller and entirely round, the room somewhat resembled the Room of Requirement on the unforgettable occasion that it had transformed itself into a gigantic labyrinth comprised of centuries of hidden objectsThere were piles upon piles of books and papers on every surfaceDelicately made models of creatures Harry did not recognize, all flapping wings or snapping jaws, hung from the ceilingLuna was not there: The thing that was making such a racket was a wooden object covered in magically turning cogs and wheels, It looked like the bizarre offspring of a workbench and a set of shelves, but after a moment Harry deduced that it was an old-fashioned printing press, due to the fact that it was churning out Quibblers"Excuse me," said Xenophilius, and he strode over to the machine, seized grubbily tablecloth from beneath an chanel cambon large tote bag immense number of books and papers, which all tumbled onto the floor, and threw it over the press, somewhat muffling the loud bangs and clatters"Why have you come here?" Before Harry could speak, however, Hermione let out a small cry of shockLovegood - what's that?" See was pointing at an enormous, gray spiral horn, not unlike that of a unicorn, which had been mounted on the wall, protruding several feet into the room"It is the horn of a Crumple-Horned Snorkack," said Xenophilius"No it isn't!" said Hermione"Hermione," muttered Harry, embarrassed, "now's not the moment -" "But Harry, it's an Erumpent horn! It's a Class B Tradeable Material and it's an extraordinary dangerous thing to have in a house!" "How'd you know it's an Erumpent horn?" asked Ron, edging away from the horn as fast as he could, given the extreme clutter of the room"There's a description in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them! MrLovegood, you need to get rid of it straightaway, don't mens cartier watch you know it can explode at the slightest touch?" "The Crumple Horned Snorkack" said Xenophilius very clearly, a mulish look upon his face, "is a shy and highly magical creature, and it's horn -" "MrI recognize the grooved markings around the base, that's an Erumpent horn and it's incredibly dangerous - I don't know where you got it-" "I bought it," said Xenophilius dogmatically"Two weeks ago, from a delightful young wizard who knew my interest in the exquisite SnorkackA Christmas surprise for my LunaNow," he said, turning to Harry, "why exactly have you come here, MrPotter?" "We need some help," said Harry, before Hermione could start again"Ah," said Xenophilius, "Help, Hmm His good eye moved again to Harry's scarHe seemed simultaneously terrified and mesmerizedhelping Harry Potter
"Aren't you the one who keeps telling everyone it's their first duty to help Harry?" said Ron"In that magazine of yours?" Xenophilius glanced behind him at the concealed louis vuitton leather printing press, still banging and clattering beneath the tablecloth"Er - yes, I have expressed that viewhowever -" "That's for everyone else to do, not you personally?" said RonXenophilius did not answerHe kept swallowing, his eyes darting between the three of themHarry had the impression that he was undergoing some painful internal struggle"Where's Luna?" asked Hermione"Let's see what she thinksHe seemed to be steeling himselfFinally he said in a shaky voice difficult to hear over the noise of the printing press, "Luna is down at the stream, fishing for Freshwater Plimpieshe will like to see youI'll go and call her and then - yes, very wellI shall try to help you He disappeared down the spiral staircase and they heard the front open and closeThey looked at each other"Cowardly old wart," said Ron"Luna's got ten times his guts "He's probably worried about what'll happen to them if the Death Eaters find out I was here" said Harry"Well, I agree with Ron, " said d |