Homecoming from Hogwarts

Harry blinked, and it took several seconds to understand what Professor Blaine was saying.

Before the end of the second semester of the second grade, in order to thank the three of them for their active role in the basilisk incident, Professor Brian gave them some rewards in private.

What Hermione got was an esoteric magic book, which was completely in line with Hermione's taste. Some time ago, Harry saw Hermione studying the contents of the book.What Ron got was a Merlin commemorative coin, which was said to be worth a lot.Harry knew that since Ron got the coin, he had never left it, and he often took it out to play with it.

But Harry didn't get anything at the time, and Professor Blaine just told him that he would prepare a gift for him and give it to him in the future.

Last Christmas, Harry received a Firebolt. At that time, he and Ron thought it was a gift from Professor Brian, but then they realized that the broom was given to him by Sirius, not Professor Brian.

To this day, Harry doesn't think much about it anymore, and only mutters a few words in his heart when Hermione takes out the magic book and plays with coins with Ron, but unexpectedly, Professor Bryan will bring it up at this time.

"Oh--"

Harry wanted to be humble, but he was really curious about what Professor Blaine would give him.

It couldn't be a broomstick, could it, he already had the best broomstick in the world, but what else would it be if it had anything to do with Quidditch?

A complete broomstick care kit?

Harry has really wanted this for a while, but he is still thinking about it. Although his wealth can fully support him to consume this, this thing is expensive after all, and he does not have the ability to make money now, so he must be cautious about spending the wealth he has.

An elaborate Quidditch match replay model?
This model can replay the whole process of any classic Quidditch match in history. It is the latest alchemy prop launched by Light Wheel Company. Harry has been thinking about it since he knew it existed. However, this thing is not cheap either.

After much deliberation, Harry's head was filled with things related to Quidditch, after all, it was his favorite sport in the wizarding world.

It can't be the key to a house, can it?
The idea popped into Harry's head as he saw Professor Brayne reaching into his arms and groping.

Sirius said before that he would be picked up from the Dursleys during the summer vacation, and then live in the old house of his ancestors, but Sirius said again that the house now belongs to Professor Brian, and he only has the right to use it.
"Take it, Harry—"

Professor Brian finally took his hand out of his arms, and he handed over a shiny golden object with a mysterious smile on his face that Harry couldn't understand.

Back in the Gryffindor Tower, when he passed the portrait of the Fat Lady, Harry still had a dizzy expression. He had a gift from Professor Blaine in his pocket, but Harry was more concerned about the purpose of Professor Blaine in giving him this.

The communal room was as noisy as ever, and Fred and George were vividly telling Lee Jordan and the other little wizards around him about the jokes that Cedric made tonight. George imitated Professor Bryan's appearance of reprimanding Cedric, which amused everyone.

Harry didn't get involved, he slid past them as Hermione waved to him from the sofa.

"Where's Ron?"

Hermione pointed to the crowded crowd on the other side of the lounge, then lifted her wet hair and sniffed it carefully under her nose.

Although Professor Brian eliminated the smell of feces and eggs on their bodies, for girls who prefer cleanliness, the shadow in their hearts cannot be easily eliminated. The first thing every little witch returns to the dormitory is to rush into the bathroom and clean herself up.

"What's the matter, Harry?"

Hermione was wearing a velvet yellow pajamas. She pulled her right trouser leg up to her knees. Under the soft candlelight, her fair calf shone with luster. It was a pity that a piece of white cream was smeared under her knees, and the bruises that had not yet dissipated ruined some of the beauty.

"You look distracted, why did Professor Bryan keep you here?"

"Oh, it's actually—"

Harry grunted, and then, taking the thing Professor Blaine had given him out of his pocket, began to explain.

Twenty minutes later, the crowd gradually dispersed. After hearing a lot of jokes, Ron, who sincerely thought that quitting Professor Brian's physical education class was a wise decision, walked out of the crowd. He saw Harry and Hermione sitting there muttering, so he trotted and jumped over.

"When did you get back, Harry?"

Ron's ass was just on the sofa, and then, seeing what Hermione was holding, he immediately jumped up in surprise,
"My God, a gold watch, where did you get it?!"

"Professor Blaine's gift to Harry—"

Hermione glanced at Ron and said calmly,
"This is not a gold watch, Ron. I just detected it with magic. Its case is not gold—but it is indeed a special kind of metal. Moreover, this watch seems to be protected by magic."

"Oh--"

After hearing that it was not a gold watch, Ron looked much more stable. He carefully looked at the silver dial decorated with crystal-like decorations,
"Gift——but Professor Bryan, oh, I see, it's about that time!"

Ron also remembered the fact that Professor Brayne 'lacked' Harry's gift, and he blinked, looking at Harry in bewilderment,
"But why is he giving you a watch. I thought he was going to give you something to do with Quidditch."

"We're talking about it," said Harry. "Hermione thinks maybe Professor Brayne wants to use this watch to remind me to value time—"

Ron burst out laughing, but the annoyed eyes from Hermione made him suppress his smile hastily. After tilting his head and thinking for a while, his expression became more serious.

"Generally speaking, when a little wizard becomes an adult, his parents or elders will give him a watch, and this watch will accompany the wizard's life,"

Ron found confusion on both Hermione's and Harry's faces, so he shrugged and added

"This is an ancient tradition in the wizarding world. When Bill and Charlie were adults, their parents gave it to them. Percy also had it, but he seldom wears it, maybe he doesn't like it very much."

parents and elders.
Harry was stunned, not knowing what to say for a while.

"For me—" Ron said thoughtfully, resting his chin on his hand, "Perhaps Sirius would be more appropriate to send you, you know what I mean, after all, he is your godfather."

Hermione hesitated for a moment, but said nothing. If there is such a tradition in the wizarding world, Ron's words are correct.

Harry silently took back his watch from Hermione's hand. After thinking for a while, he clasped the watch on his wrist. Facing the gentle candlelight, the golden light reflected from the golden shell carried a somewhat mysterious atmosphere. Harry frowned,
"Is it too ostentatious?"

"No—" Hermione raised her eyebrows and said flatly, "It's very nice, and it suits you very well."

Harry grinned, finally showing a happy smile.











(End of this chapter)