It was the weekend. A gust of wind blew outside the Hogwarts Castle. Heavy snowflakes fluttered on the windows.
Despite the bad weather, this was the first weekend that they were allowed to go to Hogsmeade this semester. Therefore, the young wizards in Hogwarts woke up early to prepare for the trip.
Allen put down his utensils and wiped the corner of his mouth with a napkin. "Luna, don't you want to go to Hogsmeade?"
"No, it's too cold outside. Also, Helena and I are in a choir. There's an activity today." Luna looked at the Gryffindor table not far behind Allen with her silver eyes. She stood up abruptly and skipped to Neville and Freig who were about to leave. She patted Neville's shoulder and said, "Neville, can you lend me your toad for a day?"
"I don't know why, but she always acts like a child." Hermione put down her fork and looked at the three people and one ghost who were about to return to the common room of Gryffindor to get Neville's pet.
"Maybe it's because she's a child now." Allen shrugged. "According to Muggle's research, human behavior is affected by endocrine hormones …"
Hermione still could not understand Luna's thoughts. "I still can't believe someone like her wants to join a choir … and she even brought Helena with her."
"Among the young wizards in the choir, Ravenclaw has the most students. This is Ravenclaw …" Allen leaned back in his chair. "Also, Helena should be the one who brought Luna this time. She got addicted to singing during the summer vacation when she was practicing the female ghost's scream. Soprano is very suitable for her."
After breakfast, the noisy castle quickly regained its silence. With the help of Madam Loris II, Filch, who was standing beside the oak door with his cat in his arms, spent a lot less time checking the names of the students and using the detector to scan them.
"That Mystery Detecting Device seems to hurt quite a bit." Hermione saw some of the young wizards being poked by Filch's long and thin probing tool. "We need to improve the umbrella."
"Don't talk about work during the weekend …" Allen held Hermione's hand and walked towards the door. "But don't worry, I suspect that Filch did it on purpose …"
Hermione looked at her hands and felt that it was a good thing that the Ravenclaw had their own weird hobbies. Hermione selectively ignored the Aura guards who appeared around Allen after they left the castle and began to approach Hogsmeade.
On the way to Hogsmeade, the wizards could see students bending their backs as they walked against the wind. After they left the castle, their exposed parts were soon frozen to the point of pain. Except for a few wealthy pure-blood heirs, the magic robes that Allen custom-made for the students who took the ancient magic course came in handy. With the protection of the thermostat spell, the snowstorm was more like a pleasure to them. Of course, their exposed faces were still a little cold even with the hood on.
Not long after the Aura guards started to move, Ron's loud voice came from behind them. "It's been so long, you guys always bring the ancient magic textbook with you everywhere you go. Harry almost hugs it to sleep. You guys have become Granger lately …"
"I'm thinking of electrocuting Malfoy in the next practical class." Harry felt a little helpless. He had never taken the ancient magic course, so it was difficult for him to learn the theory of magic spells and the modern improved magic spells that they usually learned in school.
"We don't have as much free time as you, Ron. You know, the pressure of homework in other courses is not small either. He still has to practice the Silent Spell and organize the Quidditch training … "Jenny rolled her eyes at Ron." And he still has to catch up on sleep! Although Allen has refined it, we still have to use our free time to study overtime. "
"Even if I go, I won't reach the point of hugging it to sleep!" Ron widened his bloodshot eyes and retorted unconvincingly, "Last night, I was lying in bed talking to Harry about the two walk-off balls and my batting bat, but Harry only knew how to hold a book and read it. Even I told him about Oliver Walton." Oliver Walton, "he said," Last night, I was lying in bed talking to Harry about the two walk-off balls and my batting bat, but Harry only knew how to read a book. Even when I told him that Oliver Wood had finally become a main player in Puddermere United from a substitute, he still couldn't turn his attention back to me … "
Ron's resentful tone and a few misleading keywords reminded Jenny of the short stories she had read in the witch magazines, but after knowing that her brother was just an idiot, she was not as vigilant as last year. She just couldn't help but giggle.
Harry looked at his red-haired roommate awkwardly. "Ron … Next time you have to let it go through your mind before you speak …"
Ron didn't notice the problem. The cold outside made him wrap his robe tightly around himself. "I really envy you guys for having such a constant temperature magic robe. In Madam Morkin's robe store, robes with this kind of magic are very expensive … If I had known … I would've taken the ancient magic course as well … I would've received so many gifts."
"Hi, Filius," said a loud voice in front of them. Professor Slughorn, who was wearing a thick, gorgeous fur coat, walked alone in the snow with his hands in the big pockets of his coat. "I was thinking of having a drink with you at Three Brooms."
Professor Fleevy, the dean of Ravenclaw Academy, who met him, replied in a high-pitched voice, "Sorry, Horace, I can't today. I actually forgot about the choir training. Luckily, Allen reminded me …"
Professor Fleevy, who didn't stay for long, shook his cloak and strode forward in the snow with his little legs.
In the heavy snowflakes, Harry heard the greetings between the professors of the new potions course and the spells course. He remembered Dumbledore's order and suggested to his girlfriend and best friend who shared the same surname, "It's so cold, let's go to Three Brooms and have a cup of butter beer …"
There were many young wizards who had the same idea in this kind of weather. Allen and Hermione had already entered Three Brooms, and the warm air hit them in the face. They found a booth in the corner and sat down. The three Aura also spread out in the bar and secretly guarded instead of being a third wheel.
"Professor Harris, it's so nice to see you again." The still charming Ms. Rosmerta sent away the waitress Cheryl, who she thought was a little absent-minded recently, and asked her to just greet other guests like students. She personally walked towards Alan and the others enthusiastically, and then nodded to Hermione affectionately. "Dear, what would you like to drink?"
"A cup of butter beer with some ginger juice and some lemon meringue, thank you." Hermione's attention was attracted by the huge TV on the wall of the bar.
"Good morning, Ms. Rosmerta. Do you have Godigan tea? I've been liking its taste lately. " Ellen took off the hood on his head and stroked his hair to make them meticulous again. "The weather has been a little cold recently. When you give Black Lake wine, try to give him something strong, such as flame whiskey."
"Hmm … Although it's not on the menu, I think I can make some for you." Ms. Rosmerta was a little surprised by Allen's choice. Godigan tea was a kind of beverage made from the plant Godigan and it tasted terrible. It had a light purple color like beet juice and its taste was like squeezing Bibi Flavored Beans into juice. However, as a big patron of the bar, Ms. Rosmerta was more than happy to fulfill such a strange request. After all, Godigan was similar to onion when it was used as a spice. Three Brooms' Kitchen had a lot of it.
"Allen, when did you start to like drinking this? Xenophilius? Mr. Lovegood made it for me the last time and it tasted worse than Milleson? Bostel's compound decoction tasted worse … "Hermione swallowed her saliva and the discomfort caused by her memories.
"… Xenophilus made it for me too … After you drink it too many times, I think you'll get used to the taste. The host of the 'Toots Germination and Rooting Show', Tilden of Three Green Thumbs? Toots talked about its benefits on TV before. " Allen pointed at the wizard TV with his chin and then remembered the guards who were scattered just now. "Oh yeah, give my three Aura guards a full set of breakfast … Uh, give Big Beardy two sets."
"Ever since the wizard TV was installed, the bar's business has been getting better day by day. Even the wizards who have a TV at home like to watch Quidditch's live broadcast together with others. " Ms. Rosmerta looked at the menu and twisted her graceful body. "I'll give you the breakfast. After the mysterious man came back, the United Kingdom was so peaceful because of these Aura."
However, Hermione did not seem to hear her. She tapped the table with her fingers and focused on the wizard TV. The program was broadcasting the continuous disappearance of Muggle from other countries.
"Many people who come here to drink believe that these must be the work of the Death Eaters. But I say, as long as Minister Harris is here, there's nothing to worry about." Ms. Rosmerta winked at Allen. "If they commit crimes abroad, doesn't it mean that they've been squeezed out of the United Kingdom?"
At this time, Harry and the others also walked in with three brooms.
"Harry, over here!" Finnegan saw his roommate coming in and waved his hand.
Originally, Finnegan and Thomas were in the same dormitory. However, Finnegan did not apply for the ancient magic class this year, so Finnegan's closeness to him decreased a little. Finnegan's relationship with Harry and the others in the practical class was much better.
Finnegan was not the best student. When he took the third-grade course, he simply closed his eyes and pointed at the timetable with his wand. He was also lazy in the history of magic class. He could not quickly learn how to turn a hedgehog into a pincushion in the transfiguration class, nor could he resist Moody's Soul Seizing Spell. He also jumped around the classroom three times on one leg while singing the national anthem. He successfully defeated Boggart in the third grade, although his Boggart was only a crawling hand. Unlike Neville and Flaig, his talent for casting spells was not bad. However, he preferred to spend his energy on things like football, the little witch, and drawing some posters for Gryffindor.
Finnegan could not resist Finnegan's enthusiasm and had to sit down at his long table. Jenny immediately got up and asked, "What do you want to drink? I'll go to the bar and order faster. "
"Butter beer," Ron said with a grin.
"Me too." Harry also released his head from the hood, but his eyes looked diagonally opposite him and saw Pency Parkinson. She appeared not far from him with a tray and a lot of snacks and drinks. The other party apparently also noticed Harry's gaze. She just gave him a cold stare and then walked to Draco's long table, ignoring him.
"Harry, let's go together. You have to help me with the drinks. Ron, don't come over. I see Cheryl standing behind the bar." Jenny pulled Harry back to his senses and returned his attention to her. Then the two of them walked to the bar.
Ron, who had stayed behind, took off his thick coat with great effort and sat beside Xi Mo. He stared at Xi Mo's robes. "Your robes are really convenient. I have to save up my pocket money to buy myself a set with a constant temperature. My mother won't spend money on this …"
"Your father has made a lot of money in the past few years. I heard that the flying car he modified is going to be on the market soon …" Finnegan said to Ron dryly. Then, he realized that Ron's attention was not on him. "Hmm? Ron, what are you staring at? O … Madam Rosmerta … She's really beautiful apart from being a little old … "
"No, I'm not looking …" Ron said and hurriedly looked away from the bar. Ever since he had a conflict with Cheryl at the end of last semester and was appeased by the charming owner, he had a good impression of Madam Rosmerta. Every time he came to Three Brooms, he could not help but secretly stare at her to get her attention.
A conversation not far away caused Ron to feel awkward. "I have an old friend who is skiing on Clackby Mountain. We have a Norwegian-style long sleigh that we built ourselves … "
Finnegan and Ron looked in the direction of the voice. They saw Professor Slughorn's voice boasting to his current colleagues.
Ron turned his head and looked through the gap between the staircase railings. His gaze froze.
In a more private booth in the far corner, Hermione and Allen were sitting in the same row with their hands clasped. The ancient magic professor lowered his head and whispered something in his female student's ear. Hermione giggled.
The two of them were sitting quite close to each other, their knees touching. Hermione was looking down at her interlocked hands on the table. Her gaze was much softer than usual as the female leader of Gryffindor.
This scene made Ron unable to look away. He was unable to return to his senses for a long time.
"Ron, Ron." Finnegan nudged Ron with his elbow. Ron immediately tilted his head as if he had been burned. Finnegan sneered. "They're just holding hands … You should look over there. They're kissing over there …"
Finnegan pointed to a hidden corner behind a clothes rack next to the bar counter with a smirk. Ron's eyes widened. Jenny and Harry, who had said that they were going to get drinks, were hiding there and kissing.
Ron took a few deep breaths and angrily pursed his lips. "I have to go."
"What's the matter?" Finnegan asked. "You're not serious, are you?"
"That's my sister and best friend!" Ron leaned forward and angrily glanced in the direction of Harry and Jenny.
"Of course they're your sister and best friend! But isn't this better? I mean, if I were you, wouldn't Harry be the best choice for Jenny compared to other people? " Finnegan shrugged indifferently. "You should find yourself a girlfriend. I heard from Dean's new girlfriend that Lavender seems to have a good impression of you. Brown seems to have a crush on you. What if Harry and Ginny see you kissing Lavender later? Do you want them to go away? "
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