The excitement of Quidditch did not last long, because at the end of the semester, the little wizards at Hogwarts were busy with exams.

Asta's grades are also very good, but he seems a bit underwhelming in front of Ace and Diane, the two college bullies.Except for Herbal Medicine and History of Magic, she could only get A's because she was lazy and unwilling to endorse, and all other courses were O's.After all, proud Slytherin and clever Ravenclaw boys will not be attracted to someone who has nothing but beauty.

Orville could get an E or above in almost all courses except Potions. He was really powerless in Potions. No matter how hard he remembered the preparation steps, these things just didn't enter his mind.Professor Slughorn also basically gave up on saving him.

As always, Ace and Diane accompanied the two of them to review in the library, and worked together to compile a list of exam points.After Asta and Orville read it, this gist was circulated among the second-year students.And with Diane joining this year, it's even more detailed and accurate.

What I have to say is that since Diane showed her prowess in Quidditch, many first- and second-year girls blushed when they saw her, leaving Diane speechless.Asta understands this very well - now Diane has a slicked back hair, revealing a smooth forehead and dark blue eyes, with thick sword eyebrows, full of heroism.Especially after putting on the blue uniform of the Ravenclaw Quidditch team, he looked like a beautiful black-haired boy, only slightly inferior to Sirius.

Diane looks completely different from her previous appearance.In the past, Diane could only be considered cute. She always hid in the library with books in her arms. She had a bob haircut and thick bangs that blocked her beautiful eyes and heroic eyebrows.But now Diane exudes confidence all over her body, and her expression has the calm wisdom that belongs to Ravenclaw, which is eye-catching.

……

Lily and Snape were studying together recently, which made James and others very unhappy.

They thought Lily had realized the fact that she was a Gryffindor and no longer hung out with the snot-nosed guy.Unexpectedly, it was just because Snape was too busy all day that the two of them did not spend time together as often as before.

At the end of the term, Snape stopped what he was doing, no longer obsessed with studying potions and dark arts, and began to calm down and review various subjects.He had become somewhat obsessed with the study of dark magic recently, and it wasn't until he saw the exam points Lily gave him that he realized that he had missed many lessons.

"Sev, which constellation is this star map?"

"Cassiopeia, Lily, it's obvious that it's in the shape of a W, you see..."

"Sev, here, the incantation of the Immobilization Spell is 'immobulus'. Professor Flitwick said that there are two m's."

"Ah."

James curled his lips when he saw two people studying together, wanting to cause trouble.However, in the library, before he could do anything, he would probably be kicked out by Mrs. Pince with a wand, so he could only twist around in his seat irritably, like a caterpillar.

Sirius impatiently changed seats with Peter Pettigrew opposite him. James was so noisy that he couldn't read.

Relying on Ace and Diane's key points, everyone did well in the exam this time, which made the professors lament that the overall level of students recruited from the second grade has improved a lot.

But not all courses can rely on this manual to get good results. For example, in the Potions class that requires operation, there are still many clumsy little guys who exploded the cauldron. There are also many people in the flying class who still can't let the broom safely carry them around in a circle. , they are just glad that flying lessons are not an important required course and do not need to be repeated.

Ace and Diane helped each other review, and both got straight O's.On Snape's transcript, only flying lessons had a big p under them.Asta also received an E in herbal medicine and history of magic because he had done a good job while recuperating.Only Orville was crying over the poor result in Potions class.

Lily's grades were also very good. She only got an A in the herbal medicine class because she answered incorrectly about the distinction between sage.James and Sirius' grades were mediocre. They only got O's in flying class and transfiguration class, and the rest were just above the passing mark.Peter Pettigrew only got an O in the Transfiguration class, but Remus Lupine got very good grades, almost A and above.

……

At the end-of-term dinner, Professor McGonagall knocked on the cup, and the chattering little wizards quieted down and looked at the professor's chair together.

Principal Dumbledore was seen wearing a gorgeous purple robe, which was covered with complicated patterns embroidered with gold thread.He stood up slowly, glanced around at the students on the seats, and then said: "Another year has passed, kids. Now, it's time to award the Academy Cup again."

When the four James and Avery heard this, they lowered their heads.They had been taught a lesson by their prefects a long time ago, and this year the college had a lot of points deducted because of them.Moreover, Slytherin failed to beat Hufflepuff in Quidditch because there was no senior Lucius around, which would prevent them from getting so many extra points in Quidditch this year.In short, it is very likely that both colleges will not win the College Cup.

This year, it will be home to Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw.

"The scores are as follows, No. 4, Gryffindor House, 324 points."

The Gryffindor students all lowered their heads and lost their energy. They were very frustrated with this result. This was the first time they got No. 4. In previous years, Hufflepuff was the last one.James and the others looked at each other. Although this was a foreseeable result, they all saw frustration in each other's eyes.

Not counting the 130 points deducted for the "courtyard incident" (the four of James plus Lily and Heinel, and Sirius was deducted 30 points), James and the others also deducted a lot for their usual naughty behavior. No.1 is destined to have no chance with them, but the feeling of finishing last is a bit uncomfortable for the pushy lions.

"No.3, Slytherin House, 405 points."

The little snakes all clapped listlessly. They had been champions for four consecutive years, but they didn't expect that they would be pulled off the altar so harshly for the first time.If Slytherin hadn't defeated Gryffindor last semester and got extra points for Quidditch, Slytherin might have been the last one.

Some little snakes looked dissatisfied at the three culprits Snape, Avery and Mulciber from time to time.Snape was very calm. After all, the points he had deducted had been added back in class, and Prefect Malfoy also informed the college about this.And Avery and Mulciber had their heads buried under the table. They didn't have Snape's ability to add points back, not to mention that both of them had ten more points deducted than Snape.

"No.2, Ravenclaw College, 426 points."

The eaglets are all very happy, and there are not many times when they can get No. 2.However, Ravenclaw students do not pay much attention to the House Cup. Most of the time, they only see vast knowledge.

There are too many bonus points for Quidditch champions. In recent years, the eaglets who like to read in the library have been suppressed by Slytherin's senior Lucius, and occasionally they can win from Gryffindor and Hufflepuff. Win the hard way.It took a lot of effort to produce an excellent batsman like Diane this year, but I didn't expect James to appear in Gryffindor.They must be at odds with Quidditch.

"No. 1, Hufflepuff House, 457 points! Let us congratulate Hufflepuff!" Dumbledore clapped his hands together, and with a "pop", the entire restaurant was decorated with Hufflepuff's ginger house. flag.Compared with patches of green flags, the ginger hospital flags reflect warm light, making the restaurant much brighter.

The little badgers jumped up and cheered happily. This is really incredible. Hufflepuff got No. 1!

"Merlin's big hat! We are number one!"

"We got the Academy Cup!"

Although Hufflepuff has always been friendly and peaceful, never fighting or grabbing, and has even been labeled as "mediocre" because of this, there is no one who doesn't like glory.The little guys of Hufflepuff have never stopped working hard. At this moment, they cheer for their house and are proud of their house.

Everyone gathered around Ace and the Quidditch players and warmly thanked them for their contributions to the academy.

The little lions were envious and looked at the little badgers eagerly; the little snakes were secretly determined to win back the Academy Cup next year; the little eagles were actually quite satisfied with their results and happily congratulated the little badgers.

After the dinner, everyone packed their bags, got on the Hogwarts Express, and went home.

Snape leaned against the car window. He didn't really want to go home.

For him, home is not a word that symbolizes warmth and beauty.When most people think of home, they recall a gentle mother, a loving father, delicious food on the table, and a gentle goodnight kiss before bed.And all he thought about was the dark and damp attic, his father stumbling home, his crying and frightened mother, the endless quarrels, the mess on the floor, and the stomachache caused by not having enough to eat.

He had spent so much time at Hogwarts this year that he had almost forgotten that he had such a suffocating home.If he didn't have to go home for the summer, he thought he could stay here for seven years.Hearing that it took at least the third year to work part-time in Diagon Alley, Snape sighed imperceptibly.

Ever since she learned that Diane and Orville were also residents of Spider End Alley, Lily had often dragged Snape to sit in a carriage with them, and now the three of them were happily discussing where to go during the holidays.

"You can come to my house, Senior Sister Diane!" This is Lily's voice, she is always full of energy.

"Of course, Lily. You are also welcome to come to my house. Orville and I live at Nos. 45 and 46."

"I heard from the prefect that you can go to Horamogg Village next semester. I really envy you."

"You can go as a third grader, Lily."

"I heard they have the famous Honeydukes and Butterbeer over there!"

"It's a pity that you can't drink butterbeer in third grade, otherwise I would like to try it too."

……

"Ace invited us to her home. Lily, have you received the invitation?"

"No."

"Just wait, you and Snape will get the letter."

"Ace is always very thoughtful."

Snape listened to the three people chatting about Ace's invitation, and suddenly missed her a little. At least he could talk about potions and other topics with her, so he wouldn't be so boring that he could only lean against the window. Take a nap.

After arriving at King's Cross station, Lily's parents were waiting on the platform, and Petunia followed reluctantly.

"Dad, Mom, Petunia!" Lily was very happy to see her family coming to pick her up and hurried over.

Mr. Evans took over his youngest daughter's luggage, and Mrs. Evans touched Lily's head affectionately and chatted with her.Petunia gave a forced smile in response, then cast an appraising glance at Lily and her luggage.

"It looks the same as before." Penny didn't see anything special, so she asked Lily, "Lily, what did you study in that school?"

"Charms, Potions, etc. Hogwarts is particularly magical. Professor McGonagall and other professors are very nice..." Lily couldn't wait to share her experience with Petunia, her bright green eyes twinkling. Exciting light.

"A spell? Really?" Petunia interrupted Lily with a look of disbelief.

Lily excitedly took out her wand and tried to show it to Petunia. Suddenly she remembered something and put it down, "Really, Petunia! It's a pity that we can't cast the spell outside before graduation."

Penny gave a look like "You're just lying to me."

Lily hurriedly explained: "Young wizards who cast spells privately will be summoned by the Ministry of Magic, Petunia! I really know how to do magic!"

Petunia looked around and found that none of the people in strange robes seemed to be casting spells, and they were all struggling to move their luggage. She nodded and reluctantly believed Lily's words.

So Lily smiled and continued to talk about her experiences at Hogwarts.

Diane's father and Orville's father came to pick them up. After getting off the train, the two said goodbye to Lily, and soon left together in Mr. Brown's car.

Snape stood alone by the pillar of the station - not far from Lily, looking at the happy family over there.

"Severus, let's go." A woman with a yellow complexion and a dress that was so old that it turned white from the wash walked up to Snape and said softly.

Snape turned his head and looked at his mother, Eileen Snape.This woman's hair is drier than before, the strands of hair are messy and branching out from the braided hair, and her eye sockets are sunken.She was hunched over, her lips pursed, and she was looking at herself.

"Okay, Mother." Snape replied. He nodded to Lily's family who happened to be looking over, and then left with Mrs. Snape.

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