第二十章（400）

第二十章：摄魂怪之吻

紧张情势升级，哈利、罗恩、赫敏和小天狼星·布莱克面临先前遭遇的后果。在与彼得·佩蒂格鲁的对峙后，四人面临着摄魂怪的重大危险。随着摄魂怪逼近，哈利内心的恐惧和愤怒爆发，绝望之感席卷而来。

随着局势变得越来越危急，摄魂怪准备施行摄魂怪之吻，这是一种比死亡更可怕的命运，将人的灵魂吸走。哈利感到无比绝望，但他也被保护教父小天狼星的心情驱动。在一个关键时刻，他再次尝试施展护法咒以保护他们。然而，就在希望似乎即将破灭时，一个神秘的身影出现，成功地将摄魂怪驱逐。

在事后，哈利对当天的经历和揭示感到震惊，尤其是差点失去小天狼星。这一章突显了绝望、牺牲以及内在力量的重要性。它强烈地提醒人们暗黑力量的存在，以及应对这些力量所需的韧性，为未来的挑战铺平了道路。

Chapter twenty: The Dementor's Kiss

the tension escalates as Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Sirius Black deal with the consequences of their previous encounters. After confronting Peter Pettigrew, the group faces a grave danger as Dementors arrive to apprehend Sirius. In a desperate bid for survival, Harry's fear and anger rage as he watches the Dementors close in on them.

As the situation becomes increasingly dire, the Dementors proceed to administer the Dementor's Kiss, a fate worse than death, where they suck the soul out of a person. Harry feels overwhelming despair, but he is also motivated by the need to protect his godfather, Sirius. In a climactic moment, he attempts to cast the Patronus Charm once more to protect them. However, just as hope appears to fade, a mysterious figure intervenes, successfully driving the Dementors away.

In the aftermath, Harry is shaken by the experiences and revelations of the day, particularly the near loss of Sirius. The chapter highlights themes of hopelessness, sacrifice, and the importance of inner strength. It serves as a powerful reminder of the dark forces at play and the resilience required to confront them, setting the stage for the challenges ahead.