Hogwarts Lion Girl

Cedric's tent was much more spacious than Serena had imagined.

The entrance to the tent was screened by a heavy dark blue velvet curtain, embroidered with the Diggory family crest - two crossed golden spears encircling a golden star.

Walking into the tent, the soft wool carpet made Sharina feel so comfortable that she almost wanted to lie down directly.

In the center of the tent stood a finely crafted oak desk, piled high with parchment and quills, and a brass magic lamp emitting a soft glow.

Next to the desk is a comfortable armchair with a warm blanket draped over the back.

In the corner of the tent were two single beds covered with velvet sheets, and on the bedside table lay an open book and a steaming drink.

The whole tent is filled with a light wood scent, which makes people feel calm and relaxed.

Salina was immersed in the comfortable atmosphere when she suddenly heard a fine rustling sound coming from the top of the tent.

At first she thought nothing of it, thinking it was just the sound of wind rustling leaves.

But the sound became clearer and more frequent, and soon it turned into rapid drumbeats, as if countless pairs of small hands were beating on the tent.

Only then did Salina realize that it was raining outside.

Fine raindrops fell from the sky like silver needles, bringing a hint of coolness to the sultry summer day and adding a bit of moisture to the tent, which was originally a little hot.

Cedric handed the steaming cup in his hand to Salina and said softly, "Here you go."

Salina reached out and took the cup, and a warmth passed from her fingertips to her heart.

She looked down into the cup. The rich chocolate drink was shaking gently in the cup, and the rising hot steam misted her clear eyes.

Mist slowly rises from the cup, carrying the unique sweet smell of chocolate, filling the air.

Salina took a sip of the hot drink and cast her eyes towards the hazy rain curtain outside the window. The fine rain threads intertwined into a hazy rain curtain, making the world outside the tent look like a dream.

Cedric leaned sideways at the desk, looking at Salina tenderly, enjoying this rare tranquility and beauty.

Different from the last time they watched the game together, perhaps because they had become closer, this time the atmosphere was comfortable and relaxed even without them talking.

Occasionally exchanging glances, without words, one can feel the tacit understanding and warmth between each other.

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The warm sunlight penetrated the clouds, casting golden light and dispelling the mist that shrouded the sky and the earth.

The originally hazy scenery gradually became clear, and everything seemed to have been washed afresh, exuding vitality.

Salina carefully took out the amulet wrapped in orange-red velvet from her arms. The amulet felt warm to the touch and carried all her hard work over the past few days.

Salina carefully handed the amulet to Cedric, her eyes full of seriousness and solemnity: "This is for you. Remember, you must wear it close to your body from now on. Don't take it off no matter what happens."

Cedric took the amulet curiously and asked, "What is this? A gift?"

Salina explained: "It's an amulet."

"Did you make it yourself?" Cedric stroked the fine lines on the amulet, with a hint of surprise in his tone.

"Yes." Salina nodded slightly, confirming his guess.

Cedric raised his eyes to look at Salina, with a hint of expectation in his eyes, "Am I the only one who has it?"

"Yes, because this is quite difficult, I can only make this one for now." Salina explained with a hint of apology in her tone.

"If it's difficult, don't do it..." Cedric frowned slightly and looked at Salina with heartache, "Well... I mean, don't tire yourself out..."

"I will pay attention. You must remember to wear it close to your body!" Salina emphasized again.

Cedric nodded solemnly and assured Salina: "Don't worry, I will wear it 24 hours a day and will not take it off even when I take a shower or sleep!"

Salina watched Cedric carefully tie the amulet around his neck, then thought for a moment and hid it inside his clothes, placing it close to his heart.

Seeing this, Salina finally felt relieved.

Cedric raised his hand unconsciously and gently patted the amulet through his clothes. The corners of his mouth couldn't help but rise, revealing a happy smile.

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Deafening cheers resounded throughout the stadium, and the World Cup competition began under the attention of the public.

Crowds of people came from all directions and gathered at the huge competition venue.

They were wearing various jerseys, with excited smiles on their faces, and waving flags and cheering props in their hands.

The audience came in one after another, looking forward to the wonderful presentation of this sports feast.

Serena and Cedric found their seats in the audience and sat down side by side.

After they settled down, Sharina inadvertently glanced at the crowd and found that the Malfoy family was sitting diagonally opposite.

At this time, Draco also noticed Serena. Their eyes met in the air, and Serena smiled at Draco.

Draco's gaze shifted to Cedric beside Salina, and his eyes darkened unconsciously.

Narcissa noticed her son's strange behavior and followed his gaze to catch sight of Serena, so she nudged her husband with her elbow.

Lucius was discussing the arrangements on site with his colleagues from the Ministry of Magic when he was suddenly cueed by his wife and turned his head in confusion.

Lucius asked with some confusion in his tone, "What's wrong, dear?"

Narcissa calmly pointed her lips in the direction of Sharina and asked in a low voice, "Is Xiaolong in love at school?"

Hearing this, Lucius suddenly turned his head to look at Draco, and saw that his son was staring at a certain place in the audience with a complicated expression. He followed Draco's gaze and saw Cedric and Serena sitting side by side.

"What?!" Lucius raised his voice in surprise, attracting the attention of his colleagues. He quickly restrained his expression and lowered his voice, "Why didn't I know about this?"

Narcissa rolled her eyes at him unhappily. "What do you know?"

Lucius was speechless. He touched his nose guiltily and said nothing.

"That girl..." Narcissa's eyes were fixed on Salina, and there was a hint of inquiry in her tone, "The one next to Diggory, what is her origin?"

"Hmm..." Lucius tried hard to recall the information about Salina, "She looks familiar... but since she can play with the Diggory family, her family background should be average."

Narcissa frowned in dissatisfaction, "Can you please stop talking about that damn family background? Find a way to check it out. I want to know the girl's character and grades."

Lucius saw that his wife was angry, so he quickly agreed: "Okay, okay, I got it. Honey, I will send someone to find out the news right away, don't be angry."

Narcissa snorted lightly, ignoring her husband's flattery, and continued, "Can you pay more attention to Xiaolong's affairs? I feel that he seems to be in a bad mood recently."

Lucius naturally noticed his son's abnormality. He sighed and said, "I know, but there's nothing I can do. There's been a lot of commotion over there recently..."

As he spoke, his voice became lower and lower, and finally almost became a whisper, "Little Barty has been giving me trouble... It's about..."

"Don't tell me about these bad things!" Narcissa interrupted him harshly, "It's all your fault! You should deal with it quickly! Don't bring those troublesome guys home!"

Lucius bowed his head weakly, "I understand."

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