Hogwarts Lion Girl

Qiu mustered up the courage several times to approach Harry and explain to him what happened that night.

She would deliberately slow down her pace in the corridor, hoping to wait for Harry to walk together, or she would linger at the door of the library, hoping to "encounter" him by chance.

However, whenever she mustered up the courage to speak, Harry would always quickly turn his head away or quicken his pace, leaving her far behind with an indifferent back.

His eyes were full of disappointment and alienation, which made Qiu feel extremely wronged and sad.

After several times, Qiu gradually lost the courage to explain.

A deep feeling of powerlessness and frustration surged in her heart. She could only swallow her grievances and bitterness silently and let the repressed emotions spread in her heart.

In the end, she chose to give up, gave up explaining, and gave up this relationship.

She began to walk aimlessly alone in the silent campus.

Qiu rubbed his arms gently, where the word "traitor" seemed to carry a scorching temperature, and waves of pain spread from his skin to his heart.

Compared with the physical pain, the indifferent eyes of her friends were more like an icy sharp blade, cutting her heart repeatedly and leaving scars that were difficult to heal.

The bitter taste spread in her mouth, just like drinking a big mouthful of bitter coffee, bitter to the bottom of her heart, making her heartbeat become heavy and she lost interest in doing anything.

The afterglow of the setting sun fell on the terrace of Hogwarts Castle, giving the ancient stone walls a warm golden edge.

Salina finished her classes for the day and was about to go to the auditorium for dinner, but when she passed the terrace, she saw a familiar figure.

Qiu Zhang, the once lively and cheerful Ravenclaw girl, was now sitting alone on a stone bench in the corner, her slender back revealing an inextricable sadness.

She lowered her head, the setting sun light outlining her thin face, a few strands of hair fell on her cheeks, hiding her lost expression.

Salina stopped, hesitated for a moment, and then walked over.

Qiu seemed completely unaware of Serena's approach and was still immersed in her own thoughts.

Salina patted her shoulder gently, "Qiu, why don't you go to the hall to eat?"

Qiu's body trembled slightly, and after a long while he slowly raised his head, his confused eyes focused on Sharina's face.

"Salina, are you still willing to talk to me?" Qiu's voice was hoarse and low, with a barely perceptible tremor.

Serena sat down next to her and said gently, "Why not?"

A hint of surprise flashed across Qiu's eyes, then dimmed again.

"I'm a traitor..." she murmured in a low voice, her tone full of self-blame and pain.

"So you are?" Salina looked her straight in the eyes, her tone calm and firm.

"No... I... Although I said that, but... but that was not what I meant... I..." Qiu's voice became smaller and smaller, as if he was trying to defend himself, but lacked enough courage.

"Veritaserum." Salina spoke the truth directly.

Qiu looked up in surprise, "How did you know?"

Salina smiled faintly, "When I was doing an experiment a few days ago, I noticed that the last bottle of Veritaserum in Professor Snape's cabinet was gone, and Umbridge is the one who likes to use it the most in the school.

"But, in the end, I was the one who said it." Qiu's tone was full of bitterness. Even though it was not voluntary, she eventually betrayed her friend.

"That's not your fault. Anyone else wouldn't be able to resist the effects of the potion," Salina comforted.

Qiu was silent. Salina's words made her feel a little comforted, but she couldn't completely let go.

"But now no one is willing to listen to my explanation..." she whispered, her tone full of helplessness and despair.

"So are you ready to give up on yourself? The OWL exam is coming soon, are you ready?" Selina's tone became serious. She didn't want to see her friend fall into despair like this.

Qiu's shoulders drooped weakly, "I... I'm totally out of shape recently..."

"Give me your hand." Salina said, extending her hand to Qiu.

"What?" Qiu looked at Salina with some confusion, not understanding what she wanted to do.

Instead of explaining, Salina reached out and held Qiu's hand, then took out a bottle of potion with a faint fragrance from her pocket and gently poured it on Qiu's arm.

The moment the potion touched her skin, Qiu felt a cool sensation. Then, she was surprised to find that the brand on her arm that represented "traitor" began to emit wisps of black smoke.

The black smoke twisted and struggled like a living thing, trying to escape from Qiu's arms, but was firmly bound by an invisible force. In the end, it could only helplessly turn into a wisp of green smoke and dissipate in the air.

Qiu looked at this scene in surprise, his brows slightly furrowed, seeming a little unbelievable.

"Don't worry, just bear with it." Salina comforted softly, "This potion can wash away the curse, it will be fine after a while."

Salina's voice was gentle but firm, as if carrying a magical power that gradually calmed Qiu's originally uneasy mood.

She quietly watched the black smoke dissipate bit by bit, feeling the coolness on her arms, and an indescribable emotion surged in her heart.

Time passed minute by minute, and when the last wisp of black smoke disappeared, Qiu's arms had returned to their former whiteness and smoothness, as if nothing had happened.

"This..." Qiu gently stroked his arm, feeling the long-lost smooth touch, and was speechless for a moment.

Salina let go of Qiu's hand and said with a smile: "Now that the pain is not bothering you, you should cheer up and review seriously. The exam is only a few days away."

"Thank you, Salina." Qiu raised his head and looked at Salina sincerely, with tears of gratitude flashing in his eyes, "I understand."

Salina patted her shoulder gently and said in a relaxed tone: "Time will eventually reveal the truth, and what you need to do now is to fill your stomach with me!"

Qiu looked at Salina's bright smile, and her originally heavy mood became much lighter. She smiled and said, "Okay."

Salina knew Qiu's current state very well. Being in a crowded place would only make her more uneasy, so she suggested: "Let's go to the kitchen and let the house-elf make us something delicious!"

Although Qiu didn't have much of an appetite, he still nodded and agreed.

The kitchen at Hogwarts is always filled with the smell of home. As soon as they step into the kitchen, the enthusiastic house-elves surround them and ask them enthusiastically what they want to eat.

Looking at these busy little guys, Qiu's mood gradually relaxed.

Soon, a table full of delicious food was placed in front of them. The aroma was so fragrant that it made them salivate.

Qiu finally had her first enjoyable meal in a while. The sweet pumpkin juice, crispy fried chicken, and soft and delicious mashed potatoes, each of them whetted her appetite.

Delicious food can make people feel better. After eating and drinking, Qiu cheered up and went to the library with Serena to start studying.