[hp] Pure White Age

The boy in front of him was convinced that he needed to hear the other person repeat what he had just said.

A faint smile appeared on Harry's face.His hair was as soaked as his own, with lake water running from the tips of the strands, and he was about to repeat himself when Dumbledore called him away. [wait for me. ] My friend said so.

Ron nodded blankly.The cheers in his ears were still hazy, and so was his memory.He tried to explain to himself that his friend was so happy because he successfully rescued him and got the highest score.The "like" he said is definitely not the meaning he understands, but the kind they are used to, which belongs to friendship...

[Ron, we should go too, to clean up. ] Hermione pulled him up from the grass, and behind her, Krum was watching them.Ron wasn't sure what Rolf would think of this scene, Hermione was Krum's baby and he'd wanted to invite her to the Yule Ball.However, what Ron couldn't understand was Harry's choice.While he was thinking about this, Gabriel ran up to him, and the cute little beauty threw herself into his arms with a smile, and Ron picked her up.

[Can you thank Harry Potter for me? ] Furong said gratefully, she looked far less proud than before.

[Thank him. ] Gabriel whispered in his ear.

[sure. ]

[Thank you too, Gabriel told me. ] Fleur and Gabrielle looked at each other and smiled, [If you hadn't held her, she wouldn't have been hypnotized obediently. ] As she spoke, she leaned closer to him and kissed each of his left and right cheeks.

[No, this is what I should do, I mean, I also have a younger sister...] Ron responded subconsciously, he knew that his face must be red, two beauties with Veela blood were not something he could resist of.He didn't put Gabrielle down until Hermione pulled his robes behind his back, and waved goodbye to the sisters.

[It's a good day, isn't it? ] On the way back to the dormitory, Hermione seemed to be in a good mood, [Everything is finally said. ]

[What do you mean, Hermione? ]

Hermione stared at him wide-eyed for a moment. [Oh,] Her reaction seemed a little slow, [I've said it for so long, you finally understand what you mean...]

[I still don't understand what you're talking about. ] Ron frowned and said, [Are you confused by the lake water? ]

[I thought... you have already expressed your feelings to each other!You and Harry! ] Hermione's voice sharpened, [Isn't it already?Didn't he tell you about the wizard's scent science you've been studying together for so long?Then why are you eating Qiu Zhang's vinegar today? ]

[I'm not jealous of Qiu Zhang, I just can't understand her supporting the Tornado team!You know, many people who support the Tornado team are following the trend...]

[Merlin, Ron! ] Hermione interrupted him yelling, [You really only have a teaspoon of emotion, listen to me, Harry doesn't like Cho Chang anymore, he likes you, do you understand? ! ]

☆、Chapter67 Protection of Fantastic Beasts

Ron had to admit that Hermione's words bothered him a lot.After all, before that, he had never discovered that his friend had any emotion for him beyond friendship, and he had even had a wrong guess about his heart.

This realization reminded Ron of the hug on the eve of the project, full of smells, different from the hugs of the past, the way they looked at each other before they let go, and the distance between their lips was very dangerous.Was he, or Harry, too slow to gloss over this apparent derailment?Maybe it's both, Harry's inexperienced, and he's just out of a previous relationship, terrified of any unsettling changes.

Ron couldn't tell how he felt.For three years, he and Harry had been together day and night, experiencing many adventures together, but it was difficult for him to analyze his feelings for Harry.Harry was the only one for Ron, the one who was always 'out there', could be put in any Weasley family photo without being out of character, and Ron knew him better than he even knew his brother .Just a few months ago, Ron could have firmly said that his friendship with Harry was pure friendship, the same nature as the one he had with Justin Fletcher.But after that cuddle and Hermione's cue, he wasn't so sure.

[I like you, consider this, okay? 】My friend's voice echoed softly in my ears.Some syllables were swallowed into the throat, so Ron felt that he didn't hear the other person clearly.Those emerald eyes, as if the summer sun shines through the gaps in the leaves, belong to a completely different season from the gray-blue deep sea.Harry jumping into the cold lake and lifting him out of the water is such an apt metaphor - when he got into trouble with that man, wasn't it the best friend who first found and rescued him?

Now Ron understands why Harry asked him to dance, why he gently wiped the corners of his mouth at the Yule Ball, why he watched him make out with Draco in silence, why he smelled the Burrow from the love potion. Floral, why embrace.In fact, there were many, many reasons why during the three years they were inseparable.Harry likes him.If that was the correct explanation, many of the moments that had puzzled him before made sense.

Beside him, Dean, Seamus, and Neville were discussing the results of the Tournament excitedly. They never seemed to have any troubles, and Ron was very happy not to be forced into the group.He closed his eyes, turned over, and decided to leave the problem to his friend who hadn't returned. After all, it was proposed by the other party.

Harry returned to the dormitory after curfew that night, and Ron handed him back timidly.He heard Harry putting his shoes under the bed, covering himself with the quilt, and the dormitory returned to silence.From the frequency of Harry's breathing, Ron could tell that the other party didn't fall asleep immediately, and he wasn't sure if his friend's eyes fell on him, but he never turned around, and Harry didn't speak.

The next morning, amidst the usual chaos, Ron opened his eyes, Harry's silhouette was reflected in his blurred vision, and he sat up quickly from the bed.

Harry, who was putting on his glasses, smiled down at him. [Good morning, Ron. ] He said, 【Did you sleep well? 】

【not bad. 】For some reason, the inexplicable anxiety in Ron's heart dissipated in that smile, 【I mean, good morning, Harry. 】

【You have to get up quickly. Although the first class today is Hagrid's class, it's not good to be too late. 】

【what time is it now? 】

[Seven forty. 】

[Bloodyhell!] Ron jumped up from the bed and rushed to the bathroom, Harry and Neville laughed from behind.Yes, his relationship with Harry has not become unnatural because of the confession in the Black Lake, which is good.But some subsequent details show that there is indeed a difference between them.

[Ron, here! 】

Harry stopped him at the entrance of the auditorium, and stuffed the fruit pie into his arms: [Let's eat it on the way, we're going to be late. 】

【Oh, thanks. 】Ron took a bite of the fruit pie, and his ears felt a little hot, but luckily it was hidden under his hair, so Harry wouldn't notice it. [I still have pudding here. 】Harry motioned to him, 【If you can't finish eating them before Hagrid shows up, you'll do me a favor. 】

[I will never let this happen. ] Ron said with a smile that Harry knew he liked pudding very much.

Hagrid's class is undoubtedly the favorite of the Gryffindor students. In this class, they can meet many interesting magical creatures, and they often get extra points for answering questions and actively petting small animals.For example, today, Gryffindor ushered in a good start again, because the most people who came forward to pet the unicorn were rewarded with ten points.

【I didn't know they were golden when they were little. ] Ron let out a sigh.

[You must not have read "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them". ] Hermione said somewhat complacently, [When they turn silvery white, they will be less willing to approach wizards. 】The beautiful golden unicorn cub was lying docilely in her arms, its wet eyes stared brightly at Ron, and Ron stroked it carefully.

【Do you want to hug it? ] said Hermione.Although there are many students eager to try, not everyone can get one, they are too precious.

【give it to me. ] Ron hesitated for a moment before taking the cub from Hermione.

While he was carefully observing the unicorn in his arms, the surrounding students let out exclamations one after another.Ron raised his head curiously, and found that Hagrid was leading an adult unicorn among them. Its silver-white fur was like a thin blanket dyed by moonlight. What was even more surprising was that this unicorn There was actually a beautiful boy sitting on the back of the horned beast. Such a beautiful combination reminded the students present of the myths learned in the history of magic class.

Hagrid seemed quite satisfied with the students' reactions, and he nodded to the boy on the back of the unicorn.The boy jumped off the unicorn, stroked its head affectionately, and then looked in the direction of the trio, a pair of blue eyes full of smiles.

【He's so handsome, but I've never seen him before. ] Lavender whispered.Ron and Harry looked at each other, and found the same confusion in each other's eyes. This boy looked familiar, and they must have seen him somewhere.Hermione was completely out of shape, she frowned, and said after a long time: [He must often stay with unicorns, they won't allow wizards to ride them or touch their horns casually, especially male wizards. 】

[Let me introduce it to you. 】Hagrid enthusiastically confirmed Hermione's speculation, 【This classmate is Lucien Dupont from Beauxbatons. His father is a well-known French magizoologist. We met at the Christmas ball. He He is very interested in magical animals and has rich knowledge and domestication experience, so I invited him to join our class as my temporary teaching assistant. 】Hagrid's words won warm applause from the Hogwarts students for Lucian, and many girls in Gryffindor and Slytherin blushed. You know, handsome guys from foreign countries are very popular no matter where they are.

[Actually, my ideal is to become a teacher of Beauxbaton's Protection of Magical Animals class. This is a profession that is very worthy of enthusiasm. ] Lucian said, [My mother and sister both teach in Beauxbaton, but they teach herbal medicine. I think it would be interesting to combine the parents' careers.Thank you Hogwarts for giving me an early internship opportunity, and especially thank you, Mr. Hagrid. 】

Hagrid's heart was blown by his words, and Ron finally remembered where he'd seen Lucian.On the night of the Yule Ball, Lucian was at the scene of his falling out with Harry and tried to talk to them, and he probably overheard all of their conversation.It's always uncomfortable to let a stranger misunderstand you as a gay with a casual sex life. Ron scratched his hair a little annoyed.Harry obviously thought of this too, he grabbed his sleeve and mouthed apologetically, Ron shook his head at him.

In the following classes, the atmosphere in both colleges became more active.Many students gathered around Lucian and listened to his interesting stories about the magical beasts laboratory, so that they ignored the little unicorns in his arms and made them doze off.The trio was one of the few students who stayed by Hagrid's side. Hagrid was not dissatisfied with this situation, but praised the newly appointed "teaching assistant".

Hermione was feeding the cub in her arms with the help of Hagrid. Harry and Ron couldn't help much, sitting lazily on the rocks nearby.Ron took advantage of this time to eat up the pudding hidden in his arms.

[I thought Nott would be very interested in that Lucian. ] said Harry suddenly and coldly, lifting his chin in one direction.Since that incident, he hated Theodore Not less than he hated Draco Malfoy.

Ron followed Harry's gaze.Not far away, there were only Nott, Draco, and Parkinson left under the tree where a group of small group members were standing.Pansy Parkinson still clung to his arm as if she was afraid someone would not know about her relationship with Draco.Although Nott was watching Lucian's movement with a worried face, he didn't leave for a long time.

[Haven't you heard? ] Parvati suddenly spoke from behind them, startling Harry and Ron. [Noter was treated badly by Lucian on the night of the Christmas ball, and he may still hold a grudge. 】

【What did he do? 】

[Unreliable news—it is said that Nott has been chasing him. On the day of the Christmas ball, Lucian took Nott outside the auditorium and cast a stun spell on him, causing him to lie in the garden all night and catch a bad cold. 】Parvati said angrily,【If this is true, Knott deserves it, he has always been a disgusting person. 】

It has to be said that Ron felt much happier after hearing the news, and his affection for Lucian also skyrocketed.Harry didn't react much, he just shrugged and signaled Ron: [However, we all know that he didn't restrain himself because of this. 】

indeed so.Ron subconsciously glanced at Nott, only to find that Draco was looking this way.Ron noticed that the other party was not leaning against the tree trunk like his two companions, but stood upright, as if worried about getting his coat dirty.When he was with him, the other party never had these scruples. Didn't they do many crazy things together?This makes the other party's behavior look hypocritical now, Ron thought a little funny.But irresistibly, this thought made his heart ache.

A hand wrapped around his shoulders, and Ron turned his head so that Harry was meeting Draco's gaze.The blond Slytherin moved to shift his gaze to Harry's hand, and after a long while, his thin lips curled into a derisive smile. [Looks like I'm right, Weasel. ] He said, 【You really got involved with Potter. 】

His voice did not overwhelm the noise from Lucian's side, but many people heard it.Ron watched indifferently as the other party tore away Parkinson's clinging arm and walked in front of him. 【Professor Snape is right, the Weasleys are full of lewd/slutty/weasels who are in heat regardless of the occasion. ] Slytherin leaned close to the tip of his nose, and said softly, 【Your family probably can't afford other entertainment, right? 】

Before Harry could reprimand, Ron had already grabbed the other party's collar and threw him to the ground, and the other party also reacted quickly and shackled his waist and shoulders, trying to regain the dominance.The familiar aroma of mint wine entered his nose at this moment, and Ron met Draco's gaze angrily, and the other party was also staring at him angrily.The scent between wizards relies on emotions to maintain it. It is impossible for the other party who has lost his memory to have such a strong smell for him. This must be a deliberate tease.Ron couldn't control himself anymore, he let go of Hagrid's warning, and took advantage of the gap between the opponent's turning over, and punched that face hard.

Hagrid pulled the man off him, and Ron let Harry and Hermione lift him up.Parkinson screamed in his ears: [He beat Draco's face blue!At least [-] points will be deducted from Gryffindor!We need to go to the school infirmary immediately! 】

[It was Malfoy who insulted Ron first, and he used very obscene words. ] Hermione pointed this out calmly, looking at Hagrid.

[Gryffindor and Slytherin deduct five points each.Ron, you have to go to Professor McGonagall for your school punishment. ] said Hagrid after hesitating for a moment, and Parkinson exclaimed again, apparently driven mad by the result.

Ron looked at the person standing across from him.He had no control at all just now, just like the group did at the fountain.There was an obvious blush on the other party's fair cheeks, and Nott was taking out the potion to help him heal.Ron knew that he didn't even need to go to the school infirmary - maybe soon, the hideous looking scar would disappear, but he didn't regret doing so.The only thing he was sorry for was having caused Hagrid trouble, and he nodded to a disturbed Hagrid and left the class.

Before turning around, he saw a box of chocolate frogs falling on the ground.It wasn't him who lost his memory, he hadn't forgotten how the other party had been teasing him about his collection since the first grade.Did amnesia cause the other party's aesthetic level to drop?Ron didn't know, all he knew was that right now he didn't want to see anyone.

[Ron! 】

Ron turned around in surprise.

【get out of class is coming to an end, I think Hagrid doesn't mind if I accompany you to receive the punishment, what do you think? 】

Maybe he would like to see someone just now.

【…Thank you, Harry. 】

☆、Chapter68 Mistletoe

Thankfully, Professor McGonagall only let Ron go and help Mrs. Pince after dinner, which, in Hermione's words, was what the trio needed most right now - being in the library all the time.

On the night of the 25th, Sirius sent Harry a letter, asking them to meet at Hogsmeade village on the weekend and bring him something to eat.He also told Harry not to let his guard down just because he successfully completed the two projects, Hogwarts is not 100% safe.Since receiving that letter, Hermione has strictly controlled the scope of Harry's activities. Except for attending classes, going to the library to find the spells that can be used in the third project and practicing them, the remaining time is only enough for Harry. sleep.

[Can we kidnap Mrs. Norris? ] After waking up from the cold ground No. 30 times, Ron sincerely suggested.At this time, it was already waning, and the blackboard of the Charms Classroom had Stunning Spells, Banishing Spells, and Obstacle Spells written on it. Hermione stood in front of the podium, holding a thick book, and looked at him seriously. Ron had reason to believe her I really like the position overlooking all living beings.

[It's because you don't always fall on the mat, you have to fall back! ] She pointed with her wand at the cushion she had placed on the floor, not two feet from Ron.Harry, who was sharpening the tip of his wand fidgetily on the ground, looked up at Ron and made a face.

[You can't aim so accurately after being stunned by the curse, why don't you try it yourself! ] Ron was in a better mood, but he still muttered. [I think Harry has almost practiced,] Hermione said hastily, [You are not bad, you have to fall farther before! 】

Ron also grinned at her and made a face at her. To be honest, his buttocks and waist were aching.

[Then, let’s stop here today. ] said Hermione.The two boys breathed a sigh of relief, and stepped forward to tidy up the cushions.

[Your birthday is coming soon, right? ] Harry asked Ron suddenly as he moved the cushions to the shelf. 【Merlin! ] Ron exclaimed, with a warm feeling overflowing from his heart, 【I almost forgot myself.That's right, March [-]st... this Saturday. 】

[We can celebrate in Hogsmeade. ] The setting sun shone on Harry's glasses.Ron knew how much pressure the third project and Sirius' words had put on his friend, and even he was too busy to forget his birthday, but Harry remembered it.

【That's great. 】He laughed, 【What did Hermione say? 】At the same time, he wondered if he should tell Neville and them to invite everyone to the Three Broomsticks for a drink.Although he is not rich, he saved a little money last semester.

【Oh... Hermione has an appointment with Rolf. 】

Ron's mind went blank for a moment, and then a few colored lines slowly appeared.He began to read the meaning in those green eyes, and the owner of the eyes took his hand.

Ron looked down.It stands to reason that he shouldn't feel flustered in front of his friends who accompany him day and night, but it just happened so suddenly.Harry quickly let go of his grip and moved the last cushion onto the trellis, but the corners of the dark-haired boy's mouth still had a slight curve left.The confession in the Black Lake was already two days ago, it was like a blurred fragment that could be recalled after a hangover, but it didn't exist, it was the same for both of them.

[Okay, that's it. 】Ron nodded indiscriminately, 【After seeing Sirius, shall we go to the Three Broomsticks for a drink? 】

Harry nodded.Ron patted him on the shoulder: [Even if it's not my birthday, you still need to relax. 】

Perhaps it was because the second project had just ended, and both the students and the professors at Hogwarts were a bit sluggish and not very learning (Ron didn't think he had ever been).The weekend was fast approaching, and Hermione finally didn't ask to practice in an empty classroom, apparently agreeing that Harry should take a break.What's more exciting is that the last potion class on Friday was temporarily switched to protecting magical animals. Ron was sincerely satisfied that he would no longer be detained and could have an early dinner the night before his birthday.He couldn't see anything not to cheer about this arrangement, aside from having to put up with one more Slytherin lesson.

Hagrid gave each of the students a Niffler for a competition to see whose Niffler got more metal.This black furry little animal is naive, but it is good at grasping shiny things. Ron's body is flexible, and its fur is nourished and smooth. He almost can't catch it.Hagrid was overjoyed when he announced that his Niffler had won No. 1.

[This is a reward for you. 】Hagrid winked at him, handed him a large piece of chocolate, 【Happy Birthday. 】He said.

Ron smiled as he stuffed the gold-wrapped chocolates into his robe pocket, and was applauded by students from both Houses. It was an excellent birthday present.He was tempted to ask Hagrid how much a Niffler would cost, but he didn't.Hagrid made an exception to allow him to still hold it in his arms after the game, another birthday present.Nixiu rolled his small black eyes, trying to reach the buttons on his robe with his claws.

【You like this money-making animal very much, Weasley? 】

[And you like to forget the lessons you have learned, don't you? ] Ron responded bluntly.

One hand grabbed the cloth on his shoulders and pulled him around, facing the visitor.Ron subconsciously glanced around. Hagrid and the other students were within sight, but they were somewhat covered by trees, so it was impossible to notice the situation here. He didn't realize that he had stepped out so far.

He turned his gaze to the young man opposite again, and was surprised to find that there were faint blue marks on the other's cheekbones.Even if Nott hadn't cured him, there was still Madam Pomfrey, wasn't there?This is more like the other party left it on purpose.How much the young master of the Malfoy family was surprised showed that Ron knew it all too well, and he took a step back warily.

[What's the matter with you, Malfoy. 】

The other party's blond hair shone silently in the setting sun.Ron suddenly remembered a secret breezy afternoon when he had been lying on the grass while the fair-haired Slytherin stroked him and kissed the skin behind his ears, complaining haughtily that he didn't get enough sex.Maybe it was by the Black Lake, or maybe it was the place under their feet.He hated the memory.

When he came back to his senses, the other party also changed his gaze at the same time.Ron wasn't sure if it had been an extremely serious, complicated gaze that had appeared in the gray eyes before, but now, it really was only provocative.

[I hope you know this, Weasley. ] The blond Slytherin raised his eyebrows and moved closer to him, 【It's my fucking freedom to go wherever I go and whoever I talk to. 】

[I also have this kind of freedom. 】

His robe was grabbed again, and Ron turned his head angrily: 【Get the fuck off your hands, Malfoy! 】

Anger and annoyance flashed in the blond Slytherin's eyes.He pursed his lips tightly, but did not let go as Ron wanted. [Have you eaten all the chocolate, weasel? 】 He said suddenly.These words seemed to come out of his mouth inadvertently, with a familiar softness.

【What does it have to do with you?If you've finished all the bullshit you were going to say, I have to go. ] said Ron.Instead of hearing the other party speak like this, he hoped that the other party would shake his fist and take revenge for what happened before.His heart was pounding sadly, leaving him breathless, confused, restless, restless.

[The corner of your mouth is covered with chocolate. ] said the voice.If Ron had been paying attention, he would have easily spotted the same bewilderment lurking there.

【Oh, thanks for the reminder, goodbye. 】

[There is one more thing. 】The other party took out a few boxes from his pocket,【Someone gave me these things, I think you can help me dispose of them. 】

There were several boxes of chocolate frogs quietly lying in the opponent's palm.The other hand of the blond boy was still clasping his shoulder, as if he had also forgotten the disgust and curse by the fountain.Ron broke free from his shackles, and said with a sneer: [I didn't expect you to accept such a cheap gift, Malfoy. 】

[Shut up, weasel.I thought you'd be overjoyed, since no one in Slytherin eats something like this, but you've got a bargain. 】The other party's voice quickly cooled down, 【Take them away, or—】He didn't finish speaking, but stuffed them into the red-haired boy's pocket arbitrarily. [It’s just for recycling, weasel. 】

The boy glanced at him.Draco looked at the other person's pockets that he stuffed, the fullness there contrasted the emptiness in his heart, he didn't understand why.It's all absurd right now, and he's just looking at the redhead's fingers, wondering if they're going to reach into his pocket and touch the present he's handed him.Merlin, he didn't really want to know the redhead's birthday, it was all the Gryffindors who were too loud at the breakfast table.

[I haven't eaten chocolate frogs for a long time. 】The boy said lightly, and didn't throw the thing back to him, as if he was just describing a simple fact.After saying this, he glanced his head aside and fell silent towards the animal in his arms.

Draco didn't speak anymore, he was attracted by something above the boy's head.

It was a lush, spreading parasitic plant, clinging to a pine branch behind them.

Wizards all over England know its name, and the special curse associated with it.Draco vaguely recalled the mistletoe garlands hanging in the Hogwarts Great Hall on the night of the Yule Ball, had he offered to stand under one of them that day?He couldn't remember clearly, but after all, it was a decoration woven by magic. It was not as good as the one in front of him. It was wild and full of lush greenery. It had sensed someone's heart and was slowly descending.

【what's wrong with you? ] Weasley on the opposite side frowned, his shadow reflected in those lake blue eyes.The red-haired boy looked up, and immediately jumped away from him in a panic. Almost at the same time, the vigorous mistletoe dropped its soft stalks.

A special curse unique to that wizarding world.If a wild mistletoe drops its stalk at someone, he'll be stuck in place until someone offers a kiss.

【Merlin, why didn't you remind me? ! 】The red-haired Gryffindor didn't seem to have recovered from his fright, and subconsciously hugged Niffler in his arms, making it finally pull off his buttons successfully. 【Oh, damn it. ] The boy lowered his head and complained.

Who knows, Draco thought.Maybe he just wanted to admire the other party's embarrassment when he was trapped in the same place and begged helplessly for a kiss.He could have spoken his mind and laughed at the other party, but he didn't.

His head was aching, and an ungraspable shadow tormented him.He closed his eyes, not looking at Weasley's leaving back.

Slowly, the mistletoe shrunk back to the pine tree, curled up into a green ball, and failed its trick on the pair.It quietly watched the figure that was fading away below, fully seeing the dejected expressions of the teenagers that they themselves did not know.

☆、Chapter71 Hogsmeade Dating（1）

The atmosphere at the breakfast table on March [-] was not as harmonious as Ron had imagined, and the culprit was just a newspaper.

[Listen to what she said! "Hermione Granger, the bucktoothed Muggle-born witch, was clearly a master at playing with teenage minds, and she charmed the Quidditch star Will from Durmstrang before the official Triwizard Tournament began. Kdor Krum, moreover, has been involved with Rolf Scamander, the grandson of the famous Newt Scamander since second grade, and now Harry Potter in the limelight Tangled. Our reporter Rita Skeeter believes that, judging from the brilliant love history of this young witch, she undoubtedly possesses a strong desire to conquer and vanity..."]

Hermione's voice got louder and louder, and then she stopped abruptly, slammed the latest "Daily Prophet" on the table, used it as a coaster for her milk glass, and ate her breakfast sullenly.Ron glanced at it apprehensively. The front page of the newspaper was covered with milk stains, especially Harry's head.Hermione had been subscribing to the Daily Prophet since Sirius left, but apparently she no longer intended to be a reader of them.

[You know that woman is like this. ] Harry said tentatively, 【Rolf won't be angry about this. 】

[It's not just this problem. ] Hermione blushed and glanced at the two of them angrily, 【This is about my reputation, okay?When I came to the restaurant this morning, girls from every college pointed at me, I don't know what's going on! ] She met Ron's eyes, her face softened, and she took out an exquisitely packaged gift box from her pocket: 【I must know how she made up these disgusting things... But, happy birthday, Ron. 】

【Thanks. ] Ron stuffed the box into his pocket expectantly.Hermione had always given him candy in the past, and he thought it wouldn't be the case this time, since he was in third year after all - which didn't mean he didn't want to receive panna cotta balls, of course.

He looked up again, meeting Harry's smiling eyes.This year's black-haired friend will no longer give gifts with Hermione, and Ron is a little unaccustomed to this, thinking about going to Hogsmeade later, he took a bite of the bread unnaturally.

[Weasley! ] Ron turned around, and Colin Creevey rushed over from the long table in Gryffindor, and Harry subconsciously turned his back, obviously not forgetting the "Harry Potter cult" the troubles caused by the

【Mrs. Pince asked you to go to the library after returning from Hogsmeade today. ] said the boy, keeping his eyes on Harry's back, 【A batch of new books has arrived, and she needs your help to register. 】

【ok, I get it. ] Ron waved him listlessly.Does this kind of thing have to be done on his birthday?He had thought that when he returned to Hogwarts, he would be able to play wizard chess in his dormitory, even if it was to catch up on his potions homework.The noisy voices of students from the four colleges filled his ears. The twins were discussing with Li Jordan. Ron knew that they were going to post an advertisement for experimenters on the bulletin board, but they didn't remember his birthday at all. sad.

[I heard that Malfoy didn't submit the parents' signatures this time. 】Hermione suddenly lowered her voice and said, 【She said she was sick and had to stay at school. ] Harry frowned. [Leave him alone,] Ron said, [For us, protecting Harry is the most important thing now, not to mention we have an appointment with Sirius. 】

[Then please protect him, Ron. 】A rare bright smile appeared on Hermione's face,【Today I will not follow you all the time.Of course, if you need it...]

【Have fun with Rolf. ] said Harry quickly.Under Hermione's gradually narrowing smile, he pointed to the students who had already set off to line up at the door with some embarrassment: [We should also go there. 】

They walked together to the front of the Gryffindor procession.Filch let people pass one by one with the roster dragging to the floor, Mrs. Norris pacing up and down beside him, staring at Harry with those ghostly eyes.

The Slytherins lined up just to the right of Gryffindor.Ron glanced at the group of guys in green ties, but he didn't see Draco.Like Hermione, he didn't believe the sickness at all, and it was more likely that the other party voluntarily stayed in school because his father gave him new tasks, such as sneaking into their dormitory, making tricks to frame Harry, and so on.Even so, he still subconsciously avoided thinking about Draco, and so did Harry, otherwise his friends wouldn't have relaxed their brows when he persuaded Hermione