days at Hogwarts

Chapter 720: It’s time to date after the exam

It was mid-June, the height of summer, but the low hills next to the North Tower were cool.

The sky is a deep and pure aqua blue. Looking far away, the emerald green and blue at the end of the field of vision are clearly distinguished, like a colorful oil painting.

Squirrels were rustling around in the branches of the Scots pine tree, as if they had noticed that the people taking shelter from the heat under the tree were drowsy and didn't take them seriously at all. So after moving a few pine cones, they relaxed, clung to the branches and hid behind the leaves, staring at the young couple under the tree with their bean-sized black eyes.

No need to worry about exams or the current political situation. Just spread a floral mat, put some chilled fruit snacks on it, and use transfiguration to transform the tree roots into a comfortable rattan chair, and the world will become a beautiful place.

It was quieter here than on the shore of Black Lake. No one was yelling at the tentacles of a giant squid, no one was flying across the lake on a broomstick and landing in the water to cheers and screams.

"That's all Professor Babel asked me to tell you." Miss Granger, who had just finished all her exams, dragged out her voice slightly, softly and thinly, with a hint of afternoon fatigue. "The specific content of the job has not yet been determined, and a written invitation will be sent out after graduation next year. The Egyptian Alchemy Research Center noticed you based on the products of Weasley's Hocus Pocus, and the Beauxbatons Board of Directors also participated in the decision-making. Do you think they know about your relationship with Mr. Nicolas Flamel?"

"It doesn't matter whether you know or not." Loren's tone became even weaker, his eyes slightly narrowed. The quiet and cool atmosphere in the forest made people relax unconsciously.

"Do you think this is Madame Maxime's wish?"

"do not know."

"So do you want to go to Egypt to study alchemy after you graduate?"

“I don’t have that idea for now.”

"why?"

"Because someone wants me to be her colleague and go to work and leave work with her."

"My expectations are not a constraint on you, and should not be the criterion for your career choice, Loren. You should choose something that you truly love and want to do from the bottom of your heart as a long-term career." Hermione sat up, frowned slightly, and stared at him seriously.

"I want to stay at home after graduation, but Grandpa Bates doesn't agree."

"I don't agree either!" Hermione glared at him.

Loren didn't care. He shook his head, grabbed a strawberry and put it in his mouth. Compared to the perfect strawberry transformed by the old wand, this one was sour and sweet, and even had broken skin, which tasted better.

"It seems like graduation is just around the corner. Sixth grade is over and I've got my Apparition certificate. I still remember the first time we experienced Apparition, Professor McGonagall took us shopping for new things. You cried so hard and asked stupidly if the school would teach this."

Hearing the first half of the sentence, Hermione showed a faint nostalgic expression, but the second half of the sentence was wrong. The girl was so angry that her teeth itched: "When did I cry snot bubbles?!"

"August 1991... ahem."

Seeing the girl clench her fists, Loren paused and tactfully changed the subject: "The year-end dinner is in three days, and the holiday is coming soon. Have you thought about where to go this summer?"

Hermione thought carefully for a moment and shook her head. "It's better not to go out. After the battle that night, Voldemort must hate you to death. He may still be thinking about the Elder Wand. The matter of the Death Eaters has not been completely resolved. They may attack at any time. It is safer for us to stay at home. When we go back, we must persuade Grandpa Bates to go out less as much as possible."

"you're right……"

The girl who kept mumbling was particularly charming, and Loren couldn't help but glance at Hermione beside him.

The final exams are over and the semester is basically over. The girl has also changed out of the standard magic robe and is now wearing a short-sleeved shirt. The soft and flowing silk material shows her figure very well. She is wearing a light-colored printed skirt and sitting on a rattan chair with her knees hugged, revealing half of her white and tender calves.

The girl rested her chin on her knees, her head slightly tilted, her bright eyes unblinking.

"Have I ever told you that you look good in a skirt?" Hermione pursed her lips and looked away calmly: "Maybe you are used to your usual magic robes, and you find this outfit new."

"I see……"

Loren thought for a moment and then asked, "Have I ever told you that you look good normally, too?"

Hermione did not answer. She could clearly feel the man's gaze. The furry eyes fell on her body and the places where they passed by felt slightly itchy. The gaze seemed to be mixed with the summer heat, which was still rising in temperature. At first it was only slightly warm, but later it became a little scalding.

An inexplicable shyness emanated from me.

"..."

There was a slight sound of leaves shaking from the tree. The little squirrel hiding in the tree and peeking shyly covered its eyes, then spread its paws and peered through its fingers. Its black little eyes were sparkling and it didn't even blink.

……

The shores of Black Lake.

The cheerful laughter continued.

The tentacles of the giant squid stretched out of the water, attracting a group of little wizards to come over curiously. Then the tentacles suddenly fell down, slapping the water with a loud splash, and waves dozens of feet high splashed. A local rainstorm instantly fell nearby, and the students who came to watch the fun were soaked all over.

The giant squid let out an indescribable cry and sank happily into the water, creating ripples as its tentacles swayed.

Laughter and screams mixed together, a carefree sound.

The final exams are over. Without heavy schoolwork and without having to worry about Death Eaters, the young wizards haven't had such an easy life in a long time.

Harry took Ginny to sit under a beech tree and explained to her the various techniques of Legilimency. The man and woman cooperated in practicing with each other, and the progress was currently very slow.

When they were practicing Legilimency and looking at each other, scenes from their date would always appear in their minds. Then the atmosphere became subtle, and both of them couldn't calm down. They should have stared at each other's eyes, but their gazes unconsciously shifted downwards.

"..."

Ginny once again looked away from her boyfriend, who had a dazed look in his eyes. She finally couldn't help herself and pulled him over by the collar. After confirming the scene in her mind, she let go of his hand and exhaled, "We can't continue practicing. It's a complete waste of time."

"Not a waste of time," Harry whispered.

"Why not find a place to date?" Ginny rolled her eyes at him. "You should go practice with Ron. At least you two won't be unable to control yourselves when you look at each other..."

Ginny paused and asked uncertainly, "Are you sure?"

"of course not!"

Harry's eyes widened and his expression turned indignant, feeling deeply offended.

"If you don't know, then don't know. Why are you so excited..."

Ginny muttered to herself, stood up and brushed the dust off her knees, "Let's go, the sun is about to set, and Hagrid is still waiting for us."

(End of this chapter)