23.Christmas on the Closed Ward（380）

Chapter 23: Christmas on the Closed Ward

Christmas at Grimmauld Place is somber, marked by the lingering tension and fear of Voldemort’s growing power. The Weasleys and Harry try to celebrate, but the mood is subdued. Harry’s concerns about his connection to Voldemort persist, and he confides in Sirius and Lupin. They reassure him but also emphasize the importance of Occlumency, a form of magical defense to protect his mind. Harry’s sense of dread deepens as he realizes the gravity of his connection to Voldemort. On Christmas Day, Harry and the Weasleys return to St. Mungo’s to visit Arthur. They have an unsettling encounter with Gilderoy Lockhart, who is still suffering from memory loss. In the closed ward, they also meet Neville and his grandmother visiting Neville’s parents. This poignant scene highlights the personal sacrifices and enduring pain caused by Voldemort and his followers. Harry feels a deep sense of solidarity with Neville, recognizing the shared trauma and the need for resilience. The chapter ends with a renewed determination to fight against the darkness and protect their loved ones, despite the overwhelming challenges.

第二十三章：封闭病房里的圣诞节

在格里莫广场的圣诞节是阴沉的，因伏地魔日益增长的权力而弥漫着持续的紧张和恐惧。韦斯莱一家和哈利试图庆祝，但气氛沉闷。哈利对他与伏地魔的联系的担忧持续存在，他向小天狼星和卢平倾诉。他们安慰他，但也强调了学习闭心术的重要性，这是一种保护他心灵的魔法防御形式。哈利的恐惧加深了，因为他意识到了与伏地魔联系的严重性。

圣诞节那天，哈利和韦斯莱一家再次前往圣芒戈看望亚瑟。他们与仍在失忆中的吉德罗·洛哈特发生了一次不安的碰面。在封闭病房里，他们还遇到了纳威和他的祖母，他们正在探望纳威的父母。这一动人的场景突显了伏地魔和他的追随者带来的个人牺牲和持久痛苦。哈利对纳威感到深深的团结，认识到共同的创伤和需要坚韧的精神。章节以决心对抗黑暗，保护亲人，不顾重重挑战而告终。