Chapter 82: Giving Clothes
Seeing the trunk about to smash into Hermione's face.
Hermione subconsciously closed her eyes.
However, the pain on her face did not come, so she slowly opened her eyes.
The trunk was hovering ten centimeters above her small face.
It was just the Levitation Charm!
Hermione breathed a slight sigh of relief and then turned her head to look at Xiao Deng.
"Thank you..."
Before she could finish speaking, Xiao Deng's expression changed.
"It's going to fall!"
"Ah!"
Hermione immediately threw herself into Xiao Deng's arms.
But she didn't hear any sound for a long time.
Only then did Hermione carefully open her eyes a slit to peek out.
She saw the trunk was still hovering there, without any change.
As clever as Hermione was, she immediately realized that Xiao Deng was tricking her.
Her small fist immediately swung and hit Xiao Deng's chest.
"Jerk! You lied to me!"
Xiao Deng held Hermione's small waist with one hand, looking innocent.
"I didn't lie to you, I just used the Levitation Charm again."
As he spoke, the trunk slowly placed itself on the luggage rack.
"Let go of me, you're still lying!"
"Do you really take me for a Muggle to mess with?"
Xiao Deng subconsciously glanced at the seats opposite, which were empty.
With two sidekicks missing, it seemed like there was less fun.
Harry in the Dormitory and Ron on the road both sneezed at the same time.
Hermione pushed Xiao Deng away, grabbed a pack of biscuits on the table, ripped open the packaging, and stuffed them into her mouth.
With a gnashing of teeth, she looked as if she were treating the biscuits as Xiao Deng.
Xiao Deng put his arm around Hermione's shoulder, smiling.
"How about I apologize to you? It was just a joke."
Hermione pulled away from Xiao Deng's hand, rolled her eyes at him, and didn't speak.
"I brought you a gift this time when returning to Hogwarts."
"Look at me, otherwise it would be so awkward if I couldn't give you the gift!"
When it came to the gift, Hermione's heart skipped a beat.
She had previously thought about being nicer to Xiao Deng, after all, he was quite good to her.
Why did her attitude become like this again today!
It's all Xiao Deng's fault, he just knows how to act up and make her angry every single day.
Hermione suddenly thought of what her mom and dad said when she went home before the break.
Her dad asked without thinking, and her mom didn't let her off either.
"Is that your little boyfriend?"
After returning home, she was annoyed to death by things like "If you like him, you have to go for it."
When she hadn't seen Xiao Deng, she just felt she didn't like hearing those words.
Seeing Xiao Deng again and remembering those words, Hermione felt a bit embarrassed to look at Xiao Deng now.
Xiao Deng did not notice the change in Hermione's expression.
He took out a set of clothes from his spatial ring.
These clothes immediately caught Hermione's attention.
"Wow, this was made by Madam Malkin, right?"
"The craftsmanship is really good!"
"This fabric is really nice!"
"But this looks a bit like your fabric."
Xiao Deng placed the clothes on Hermione's shoulder to measure.
"It's not like it; it is."
"This is the gift I'm giving you."
Hermione was a bit flustered holding the Wizard robes.
"This, this is too expensive."
"I can't accept it!"
"Although I don't know exactly how much it costs."
"But I have seen the hesitant look Filch had when facing him."
"This must not be cheap."
"I can't afford to return a gift of this value."
Xiao Deng elegantly took a biscuit from the box Hermionehad just opened and put it into his mouth.
"What do you mean by 'can't afford to return'? Just put it on and try it."
"It looks like it will fit well."
Looking at Hermione's hesitant expression, Xiao Dengspoke again.
"Which of the things I've given you wasn't a good item?"
"Which one was cheap?"
"Didn't you accept them all anyway!"
"Are you pretending to be shy now?"
Hermione was stunned, then blushed; she hadn't thought about it that way at all.
She seemed to have indeed accepted a lot of things from him; just the shampoo alone was a lot.
Hermione pursed her lips. How did she accidentally owe him so much?
She didn't feel it at all usually!
What was going on!
But having said that, even though Xiao Deng was logically in the right, why was he so annoying when he spoke?
She kind of wanted to beat him up!
Two extreme emotions filled Hermione's heart, and a voice brought her back to her thoughts.
"Alright, stop holding it up."
"If you like it, you can try it on; no need to hesitate so much."
"Am I the kind of person who is stingy?"
Hermione knew Xiao Deng had misunderstood.
She was just thinking about things, which led him to believe she liked the clothes and was embarrassed.
Although, she did indeed like it, and had to admit, Xiao Deng could always give things that touched her heart.
Since he had said this much, refusing would be a bit hypocritical.
Hermione had no choice but to accept it.
"Aren't you going to try it on?"
As soon as the words fell, Xiao Deng met Hermione's slightly dangerous gaze.
"Do you mean for me to try it on in front of you?"
"This is the train, not your house!"
Xiao Deng couldn't help but laugh and asked:
"Does that mean if it were my house, you would try it on?"
Why did this sound so strange?
Hermione rolled her eyes at Xiao Deng and didn't respond to him again.
If she responded, he would definitely have a second sentence, a third sentence waiting for her.
Just as the atmosphere in the compartment was gradually cooling down, there was a knock on the door.
"Knock, knock, knock~"
Hermione got up and opened the door.
Outside the door, Ron impatiently squeezed into the compartment, followed by the goofy Neville.
"We finally found you!"
"You don't know, we asked all the way and received so many eye-rolls."
Xiao Deng interjected: "I also received quite a few eye-rolls."
Ron stared at Xiao Deng:
"You also looked for quite a few compartments?"
Hermione gave Xiao Deng a big eye-roll directly.
"Look, look! Isn't there one right there."
Ron and Neville looked at each other.
Hmm, this kind of tacit understanding didn't just exist between them and Harry.
Hermione is really hard to deal with!
The two didn't mention the eye-rolls anymore, put away their luggage, and sat on the opposite seats.
Not long after, the departure time arrived, and the train made a woo-woo sound.
After there were more people in the compartment, the atmosphere gradually eased up.
Everyone started chatting about what they saw and heard during the holiday.
Neville couldn't get a word in, but others couldn't get a word in regarding the snacks on the table either.
Hermione looked at Xiao Deng in shock.
"So you mean, you spent this whole vacation at Ron's house?"
Xiao Deng showed a gentle smile.
"Yeah, I played at Ron's house the whole vacation."
"You know I'm an orphan, I don't have any family."
"But Ron's family are all very good people."
"I really like the atmosphere of their home."
Ron, being praised, chuckled, feeling very happy inside.
Just as Ron was chuckling, Hermione stopped Neville.
"Still eating? Keep eating and you'll get fat and get cavities again."
Neville shrank his head, his eyes couldn't help but look at Xiao Deng.
Xiao Deng smiled slightly.
"Hermione has a point, eat one more."
Hearing Xiao Deng's words, a smile appeared in Neville's eyes.
The three of them also ate quite a bit during the chat.
As time passed, the sky slowly darkened.
The four people were tired from chatting, gradually closed their eyes to sleep, and the compartment slowly quieted down.
Xiao Deng suddenly felt someone pulling him, and immediately opened his eyes.
"Xiao Deng, accompany me to the restroom, it's so dark on the way!"
Chapter 83: Hermione Goes to the Restroom
Xiao Deng's mouth twitched. "Why weren't you afraid when you were cursing, hitting, and biting people?"
"Is it just because the light is dim at night that you call it dark?"
"Why didn't you call it dark when we were out roaming at night?"
However, these were just thoughts in his mind; Hermionestill had to be pampered.
In the end, Xiao Deng reached out to signal that he would accompany her.
He gently opened the compartment door. The air outside was much colder, and there was not a soul in sight.
Xiao Deng slowly closed the compartment door and, turning around, saw that Hermione hadn't left.
He gently wrapped his arm around Hermione's shoulder.
"Don't worry, I'm here."
They hadn't used the restroom on the train before, so it took them a while to find it.
Before long, they found the train's restroom.
"Go ahead, I'll wait for you outside."
At an angle where Xiao Deng couldn't see, Hermionelowered her head, blushing as she walked inside.
A few minutes later, the restroom door opened.
Xiao Deng thought Hermione was finished and was just about to leave when he was called back by her.
"Xiao Deng, come in."
Xiao Deng was bewildered. He didn't need to use the restroom, so why go in?
But seeing Hermione's gesture beckoning him, he followed her inside anyway.
Once inside, Xiao Deng was actually quite surprised.
The restroom must have had magic cast on it; it was surprisingly over fifty square meters inside.
Very spacious!
He had assumed there would only be room for one person; he hadn't expected it to be this big.
"Xiao Deng, are you very surprised?"
Xiao Deng looked around and nodded.
"It is indeed quite unexpected. Hogwarts does a very good job in this regard."
The toilet area and the washing area were clearly separated.
There were magical lighting objects placed there; although it wasn't very bright, it was sufficient.
There was even a fireplace installed, so one wouldn't freeze their bottom while using the restroom.
Xiao Deng turned to face Hermione, and a pair of jade-like arms wrapped around his neck.
Xiao Deng's mouth was immediately blocked.
A minute later, Hermione was panting heavily, looking at Xiao Deng with a smile.
"My Christmas return gift."
"Is it okay?"
Xiao Deng licked his lips, where a trace of Hermione's scent still lingered.
"Not bad, just not quite enough."
Hermione was so angry she laughed; she knew he would definitely be cheeky after getting what he wanted.
But she wasn't annoyed, standing in front of Xiao Deng.
"Didn't you want to watch me change?"
She then slowly took off her Wizard robes and hung them on the hook on the wall.
The firelight from the fireplace shone on her delicate skin, giving it a warm luster, making it even more alluring.
Since Hermione had gone this far, what more was there for him to hesitate about?
He pulled Hermione over and blocked the lips he hadn't had enough of just moments ago.
Four restless hands roamed wantonly.
Xiao Deng used Non-verbal spellcasting, directly adding several layers of magic to the restroom.
The two figures gradually moved to the side of the restroom's faucet.
Xiao Deng also found the place to turn on the faucet.
Hermione's fair neck gradually turned pink, and a hazy mist welled up in her clear, large eyes.
The usually serious and proper Hermione was now filled with a seductive charm, and Xiao Deng couldn't help but kiss her.
Hermione's legs felt weak, and she fell backward, but what she touched wasn't the coldness she expected.
Xiao Deng had already cast Transfiguration; the cold, integrated sink had turned into a soft, large bed.
It was covered with a blanket, and wherever her skin touched, it was all comfortably fuzzy.
A scorching touch followed—that was Xiao Deng's body heat, which seemed about to melt her.
Xiao Deng's wand was already poised and ready.
When Hermione began to let the water flow, Xiao Dengimmediately launched his assault.
Muffled groans echoed within the room, while outside, it was quiet, with not a sound to be heard.
As time passed, Hermione finally succumbed.
The last drop of water fell from the faucet, making a weak sound.
The light on Xiao Deng's wand also gave its final glimmer into the water amidst the battle.
This battle had been decided, and the curtain had fallen.
There was a full-length mirror next to the sink. Hermionelooked at herself in the mirror and covered her face.
How did she not notice there was a mirror here just a moment ago!
In the mirror, Xiao Deng looked at her with a half-smile.
Hermione turned back and glared at Xiao Deng.
"Don't look!"
Xiao Deng wrapped his arm around Hermione's slender waist.
"That's not what you said when you called me into the restroom earlier."
Hermione's expression froze. Did she really say that?
Hermione was speechless; she grabbed Xiao Deng's arm and took a bite.
"Ow, ow, ow!"
"You're biting me again!"
Hermione looked at Xiao Deng triumphantly.
"Who told you to talk about me!"
There was one more thing Hermione didn't say: although Xiao Deng was usually a bit of a brat, he generally didn't refuse her requests.
But just now, he wouldn't listen to reason at all, and pleading for mercy was useless.
Biting him was his punishment!
Just as Hermione's expression was fierce, she was met with a gentle kiss.
"Get up quickly, don't let anyone find us."
Hermione was suddenly startled to realize they were still in the restroom; it would be troublesome if someone found them.
Just as Hermione tried to get up, she felt weak all over and couldn't muster any strength.
Xiao Deng revealed a gentle smile.
"Let me help you."
With a casual wave, he cast Scourgify.
"Xiao Deng, you can actually perform Wandless Magic!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Hermione's face flushed red.
Because Xiao Deng was holding her panties and helping her put them on.
The magic on the restroom was also dispelled by Xiao Deng, and the sink basin returned to its original state.
His divine sense spread out, and Xiao Deng also put a new set of Wizard robes on Hermione.
He put the old one into his spatial ring.
There was no one outside, so Xiao Deng swept Hermioneup in a bridal carry and walked out.
The two left the restroom just like that, leaving behind a faint, lingering scent.
It wouldn't be long before the ventilation system cleared it away.
"Hey, put me down, what if someone is around?"
Xiao Deng didn't speak, nor did he put her down.
They returned to the compartment just like that; neither Ron nor Neville had woken up.
The compartment door opened automatically and closed again.
Xiao Deng sat down, and Hermione was just able to lie on him.
Although a bit shy, Hermione was quite satisfied with Xiao Deng's actions.
Xiao Deng lowered his head, gently kissed Hermione's forehead, and whispered:
"Baby, it's late, go to sleep."
Hermione rolled her eyes at Xiao Deng, but there was a smile on her lips.
She wrapped her arms around Xiao Deng's waist, clinging tighter than ever before.
Hermione clearly felt the body heat radiating from Xiao Deng's abdomen.
Then, she closed her eyes contentedly.
Xiao Deng didn't sleep; after closing his eyes, he began to circulate his cultivation technique.
Cultivation at this time was still very important.
The spiritual energy in his body surged, and as time passed, it became increasingly restless.
A silent cracking sound echoed inside Xiao Deng's body.
Mid-stage Nascent Soul!
Xiao Deng slowly opened his eyes, felt the power within his body, and nodded with satisfaction.
Not bad!
He took a look at the person sleeping soundly in his arms, then closed his eyes to rest for a while.
But before long, the train let out a "woo-woo" sound.
This was a reminder that they were about to arrive!
He patted Hermione's bottom, and she was startled awake.
Neville actually woke up before Ron.
"Ron! Ron!"
"Wake up, we've arrived at Hogwarts!"
Chapter 84: Return to Hogwarts
Hermione rolled her eyes at Xiao Deng from within his embrace and mouthed something.
Xiao Deng understood; Hermione was telling him to keep it a secret.
He smiled slightly and nodded in agreement.
Only then did Hermione let out a sigh of relief.
"Knock, knock, knock~" A knock at the door sounded.
Neville immediately went to open the door; Hermionedidn't even have time to speak.
The door opened, and Malfoy was standing outside.
Seeing Hermione still lying in Xiao Deng's arms, he didn't think anything was amiss.
He had always assumed that Hermione was Xiao Deng's wife.
He glanced at Ron and Neville; did they seem to have a hint of worry in their eyes?
When he looked at Hermione again, she had already risen from Xiao Deng's arms, her expression looking somewhat painful?
Is this morning grumpiness? How delicate!
Harry was right after all!
Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck, and for some reason, Malfoy looked back at Ron and Neville.
The three of them reached a consensus in silence for the first time.
Hermione is really hard to deal with!
The announcement over the loudspeaker broke the awkwardness between them.
"Get off! Get off!"
Not long after, the group of young Wizards returned to Hogwarts.
Hogwarts didn't feel like it had changed at all; it was just the same as when they first arrived.
Harry also saw a few friends who had returned to school.
Due to being in different houses, Malfoy was not with them.
That evening, the opening feast was held.
The group sat together and talked in detail about their holidays.
Hermione looked at Harry curiously: "Harry, where did your glasses go?"
Harry turned his head to look at Xiao Deng and said with a smile: "This is all thanks to Xiao Deng; it's a Christmas gift he gave me."
Xiao Deng wore a gentle smile and asked: "Harry, how do your eyes feel now?"
Harry touched his eyelids. "I feel great. All the trouble I had with my eyes before is gone."
Xiao Deng took a sip of Hermione's pumpkin juice. "That's good. You look much more handsome without glasses."
Harry was embarrassed by the compliment and scratched his head.
The corners of Xiao Deng's mouth curled up slightly.
Did you hear that? Old Bat, Harry said his eyes feel great. Hehe!
Old Bat, does this count as me doing you a favor?
Now I have one more piece of material to mock him with. How satisfying!
I'll go find him right after dinner; if I don't see his expression right away, I won't feel satisfied!
Neville looked at Xiao Deng and asked: "Xiao Deng, are you free later?"
"My grandmother wants to thank you in person."
"When she found out that you were the one who kept helping me, she asked me to invite you to visit our home."
Xiao Deng glanced at Ron, then looked at Neville. "Of course, no problem. As long as I have time, I will go."
Having received a positive answer, Neville was overjoyed and began to eat.
The food at the Hogwarts opening feast was excellent.
Hermione didn't say much after the initial chat with the others.
After all, she had just returned to Hogwarts from a dentist's family, and now all she could think about were her parents nagging her about her teeth. She couldn't think of anything else!
Talking about dentistry at a feast would be such a buzzkill!
So, she just occasionally and silently served Xiao Dengsome food. However, no one noticed this.
Just then, the Weasley Brothers walked over.
Fred put his arm around Xiao Deng's shoulder, and Georgeput his arm around Ron's.
"Xiao Deng, that funding of yours was so timely; we've improved many areas."
"Yes, Xiao Deng, I think if we improve it to the third generation and add anti-theft measures, it can enter the market."
George echoed Fred while pinching Ron's cheeks.
He took a peeled egg, dipped it in pumpkin juice, and shoved it into Ron's mouth.
Ron clearly felt he was being pranked again, but the egg was strangely easy to swallow. For a moment, Roncouldn't speak.
George picked up a chicken leg, hesitated for a moment, then switched to a sausage and dipped it in the pumpkin juice.
This time, Ron refused to open his mouth no matter what.
Just then, Percy walked over. He had already corresponded with his family and knew about Xiao Deng's situation.
He swatted George's hand away and lectured: "Look at you two, doing nothing all day!"
"All you know is pranks; you even pull pranks when you're supposed to be studying."
"Can't you learn from Xiao Deng? He's studying even when he's pulling pranks."
Hermione burst into laughter, resting her hands on Xiao Deng's arm.
Xiao Deng's mouth twitched. Was this a compliment or an insult?
Fred showed no sign of having been lectured. "Right, right, right, the Prefect is the best!"
Fred initiated the attack, and George immediately followed up.
"If the Prefect is so great, why not learn from our big brother?"
"He went to Gaul during his preaching."
"Look at you, doing nothing all day but preaching."
Percy's face darkened; these two rascals would say anything.
Helplessly, his mother had told him to keep an eye on these two troublemakers.
Although they usually wouldn't disobey him, their words were truly piercing.
Xiao Deng stepped in to smooth things over. "Alright, alright, go back to your seats; the Principal is about to speak."
Dumbledore stood up. "Everyone, today's feast ends here." "Please leave in an orderly fashion!"
The young Wizards then followed the crowd as they gradually left the Great Hall.
Xiao Deng, however, slowly slipped away from the crowd and headed toward Snape's office.
Hermione noticed Xiao Deng's actions immediately.
If her backside didn't still hurt a bit, she would definitely have followed him to see what he was up to.
Halfway there, a piece of parchment appeared out of thin air before him.
The magic seal was from the Headmasters Office.
Oh ho! Looks like something happened!
Snape shouldn't be in his office; he's likely been called to the office as well.
Thinking of this, Xiao Deng wasn't so hurried anymore.
He leisurely arrived at Dumbledore's office.
Upon entering, sure enough! "Yo, everyone's here!" "What's the matter, calling me over?"
Dumbledore rolled his eyes. "Don't play dumb." "What else could it be, calling you here?"
Xiao Deng walked to the desk, and Dumbledoresubconsciously took a step back.
Sure enough, Xiao Deng reached out his right hand.
Dumbledore's mouth twitched; at least before he would ask, but now he just reached out directly.
Dumbledore opened his drawer with resentment and took out a lemon sherbet.
The moment he saw Xiao Deng put it in his mouth and smile, he laughed as well.
"Now, tell me, what happened during the holidays?"
Dumbledore cleared his throat. "Ahem!" "Lord Voldemortpossessing Quirrell is something we've already verified."
"And one day, the Chamber of Secrets on the Fourth Floorwas forcibly broken into."
"Except for the Cerberus guarding the door and the mirror of erised, everything down there that could be smashed was smashed, and everything that could be burned was burned."
"It's just puzzling; letting the Cerberus go can be explained, as he needed to avoid trouble."
"But not damaging the mirror of erised doesn't make much sense."
Xiao Deng smiled slightly. "You seem to have forgotten one thing." "The mirror of erised, besides being a mirror, can also reflect one's inner thoughts."
Chapter 85: The Whereabouts of the Philosopher's Stone
Dumbledore looked at Xiao Deng in confusion.
"What do you mean by that?"
Xiao Deng shrugged nonchalantly.
"Perhaps he isn't as complicated as you think."
"That mirror can reflect the desires of the human heart."
"What if he was just coaxed by the mirror?"
Dumbledore glanced in surprise at Professor Snape, who was standing to the side.
Professor Snape, however, remained expressionless and did not say a word.
Dumbledore sighed.
"That is not the most important thing; the most important thing is that the object stored inside is gone."
"I called you here to ask if the object is in Harry's possession."
Xiao Deng shook his head and said:
"The object is not in Harry's possession."
As soon as these words were spoken, the expressions on Dumbledore and Professor Snape's faces gradually became grim.
Things seemed to be developing in a direction they did not want.
Xiao Deng flipped his right hand, and a glowing stone appeared before their eyes.
"The object is in my hands."
The expressions on their faces froze; they seemed unable to react in time.
Professor Snape's face darkened; he felt he had been played.
"Does the genius mister find it amusing to tease Professors?"
Xiao Deng looked completely innocent.
"I was merely answering the Principal's question."
"What did I do wrong? What is my sin?"
Professor Snape found Xiao Deng's glib tongue extremely annoying, as he was always going against him.
But Xiao Deng did not want to let this bat off the hook just yet.
"Professor Snape, I have some good news to tell you."
Professor Snape did not speak. What kind of good news could possibly come from this little brat?
Dumbledore did not interrupt but watched Xiao Dengcuriously, waiting for what he would say next.
He really didn't want to waste any more expressions!
"Professor Snape, I gave Harry a gift at Christmas."
Professor Snape showed no reaction. What did giving a gift have to do with him?
"That was a potion I specially concocted—it's very nourishing!"
The corner of Dumbledore's mouth twitched. Nourishing? What did that mean?
To make Harry grow a few more faces just like his father's?
At this moment, his gaze toward Professor Snape couldn't help but become playful.
"My potion cured his eyes; he doesn't need to wear glasses anymore."
"Those eyes are frighteningly bright."
"But I must say, they are very beautiful."
Professor Snape was indifferent at first, but when he heard about the eyes, his ears pricked up.
The words "cured his eyes" struck his brain like a thunderclap.
This reminded him of an old friend!
Dumbledore also shifted from watching the drama to being surprised.
At the same time, he was paying attention to Professor Snape's reaction.
"Professor Snape, are you happy?"
Professor Snape remained expressionless.
"Professor Snape, are you pleased?"
Professor Snape said nothing.
Professor Snape knew that through their daily interactions, Xiao Deng had guessed some things about him.
Although he didn't know how he had guessed correctly, it was obvious that he was firmly convinced of what he had guessed.
But he was indeed right.
"Professor Snape, don't you want to take a look?"
Dumbledore tensed up; even he felt intimidated when Professor Snape was serious.
Are you really not afraid that this bat will disregard martial ethics and put you in detention or deduct points!
As Dumbledore had thought, Professor Snape's face had already darkened.
Was this brat mocking him?
"If you say one more word, I will turn you into a toad and grind you into medicine."
"Oh, my dear Professor Snape."
"I certainly have no problem with that, but I have one small request: I hope Harry's eyes can watch me being ground into medicine."
Dumbledore felt as if the hairs on Professor Snape's greasy head were about to stand on end.
He also realized that the relationship between the two might have transcended the scope of a Professor and a young Wizard.
However, he couldn't let them fight; he couldn't let them wreck his office.
"If you are going to fight, go outside to do it."
"Shut up!"
Professor Snape and Xiao Deng both spoke at the same time to stop Dumbledore.
Dumbledore's expression froze; why had he become the public enemy?
Then, with an awkward smile, he changed the subject.
"Alright, you two can argue later; let's talk about business first!"
Dumbledore looked at Xiao Deng.
"How is the Philosopher's Stone in your hands? Didn't Harry enter the Fourth Floor?"
Xiao Deng chuckled.
"I got it just a few days after school started."
"Harry didn't gain anything at all by going in."
"So naturally, Lord Voldemort wouldn't have gained anything either."
Dumbledore and Professor Snape exchanged a look.
Dumbledore fell silent.
It was indeed a good thing that Lord Voldemort failed to get the Philosopher's Stone.
But the fact that he was still at Hogwarts was a hidden danger.
Even Quirrell himself was gradually becoming a risk.
Lord Voldemort didn't fear drinking the blood of a Unicorn, but this curse would follow Quirrell for the rest of his life.
Who knew when it would flare up, or if it would implicate Hogwarts when it did?
For now, Dumbledore did not want to make a public announcement; after all, this was no small matter.
Any slight disturbance could easily cause panic and would also alert the enemy.
Dumbledore knew the nature of the Ministry of Magic; spreading information without thinking would only lead to endless trouble.
There would always be a bunch of idiots waving around wands made by century-old wand shops.
But leaving Quirrell alone would only make him a constant source of disaster.
For the moment, Dumbledore could not think of any effective or quick solution.
"Let's leave it at that; if there's no other way, we'll just have to wait it out."
"Wait until there is an opportunity to act."
"You two should go back now."
Professor Snape remained expressionless, and with a wave of his robes, he intended to leave the office.
Watching Professor Snape's back, Xiao Deng couldn't help but call out to him.
"Professor Snape!"
Professor Snape stopped but did not turn around.
Xiao Deng slowly walked up to Professor Snape.
"Professor, don't walk so fast!"
Professor Snape remained expressionless, his words squeezed out through his teeth.
"What is it?"
Xiao Deng adjusted his Wizard robes and bowed respectfully.
"Professor Snape!"
"If you don't like that Harry is a boy, this student can also help you concoct a potion to turn him into a girl."
Professor Snape's face, as expected, turned even darker!
"Xiao Deng Hehuan Sect, for talking back to a Professor, five points from your house!"
He then stormed out of Dumbledore's office in a rage.
Dumbledore hurried to Xiao Deng's side.
"Xiao Deng, you must not research this kind of thing!"
"This goes against common morality!"
"The Wizarding World will not tolerate you!"
Xiao Deng revealed a gentle smile.
"Principal, you are overthinking it."
"How much ability would I need to change biological rules?"
"That was just to tease Professor Snape."
Dumbledore sighed as he looked at Professor Snape's retreating figure.
"Don't say things like that in my office next time; I'm afraid he'll tear my office apart."
"You should also take it easy; just be happy he didn't put you in detention."
Xiao Deng then left Dumbledore's office as well.
His footsteps paused on the way back to the Dormitory; he seemed somewhat hesitant.
He looked up, his gaze seeming to pass through the stairwell walls and reach the Eighth Floor.
Chapter 86: Dabai Finally Comes to a Realization
In the end, Xiao Deng still didn't return to the Dormitory.
Entering the Eighth Floor, it happened to be night.
Even Xiaobai had returned from running wild in the woods.
As soon as Xiao Deng entered the room, Dabai immediately sensed his presence.
She looked up and saw the person she had been longing for.
Unable to hold back, she threw herself directly into Xiao Deng's arms and hugged his waist tightly.
This scent—she had missed it so much!
Two weeks felt like hundreds of years had passed.
After only a few seconds of intimacy, she suddenly realized what was happening and immediately pushed Xiao Dengaway.
Her gaze couldn't help but fall upon Xiaobai.
Xiaobai was watching her with wide eyes at that moment.
Dabai's face instantly flushed crimson.
To be seen in such a state by Xiaobai, she felt a bit ashamed.
However, Xiaobai asked quite openly:
"Mother, why did you suddenly stop hugging him?"
"If you aren't going to hug him, let me!"
Dabai stopped her: "No!"
"You are still a child!"
A trace of dissatisfaction rose on Xiaobai's face.
"You are allowed to miss Brother, but I'm not? Mother, aren't you being too overbearing?"
Dabai argued unreasonably: "That's different!"
Xiaobai said, looking unconvinced:
"Don't think I don't know that you sharpen your nails every day because you miss Brother."
Dabai's face turned red again in a "whoosh."
"What would a little brat like you know!"
She glanced out of the corner of her eye at Xiao Deng, who was standing to the side without saying a word.
She saw Xiao Deng looking at her with a knowing smile, his eyes hiding a deep meaning.
Dabai immediately turned her head away, not daring to meet Xiao Deng's gaze.
"Mother, I like Brother Xiao Deng!"
The shyness in Dabai's eyes gradually faded.
She looked at Xiaobai quietly, and Xiaobai looked back at Dabai, just as unyielding.
Dabai knew that Xiaobai was not lying.
That was the look of someone who had set their heart on a person.
Unbeknownst to her, Xiaobai had actually lived for quite a long time.
It was just that she had always viewed her through the eyes of an elder.
In Xiaobai's stubborn gaze, there was a hint of a different emotion.
Dabai understood it; it was the same determination she had felt when she decided to follow Xiao Deng.
It was the love she felt when she entrusted everything to Xiao Deng.
Dabai turned around and looked at Xiao Deng; this glance contained too much.
Then, she slowly walked out of the room.
Xiao Deng understood Dabai's gaze and also understood her tacit approval.
Previously, Dabai would more or less always stand in front of Xiaobai.
Suppressing Xiaobai's feelings a bit, but through today's argument, she finally realized that Xiaobai was the same as her.
Her silently walking out was an admission of Xiaobai's feelings and a tacit approval of Xiaobai's actions.
Xiaobai hugged Xiao Deng with teary eyes.
"Brother, is it Xiaobai's fault?"
"Will Mother blame Xiaobai?"
Xiao Deng stroked Xiaobai's head affectionately.
"Xiaobai, you are not wrong! And she won't blame you either."
"You have lived together for so many years, don't you understand her?"
"She didn't say anything just now and simply left."
Because Xiao Deng pointed it out, Xiaobai, who had been overwhelmed by emotion, finally realized.
This was Dabai agreeing to her actions, not blaming her.
Xiao Deng gently combed through Xiaobai's hair.
"But, Xiaobai, have you really thought this through?"
"There is no turning back once the arrow is loosed!"
Xiaobai nodded stubbornly.
"I thought it through a long time ago, ever since Brother saved us."
Xiao Deng had an illusion in his heart: how did it seem like he was the prey?
However, he didn't dampen the mood by asking such meaningless questions.
That wasn't important!
Looking at Xiaobai's tear-stained face, Xiao Deng revealed a gentle smile.
He kissed away Xiaobai's tear tracks, then moved downward, landing on her lips.
The heart that had tried to fill the entire day with play trembled slightly.
It seemed to have taken root and began to grow continuously, an inexplicable emotion sweeping through his entire body with irresistible force.
Xiaobai's snow-white arms couldn't help but hook around Xiao Deng's neck.
Her long legs, which were not inferior to Dabai's, also slowly hooked around Xiao Deng's waist.
The person lying on the bed watching the scenery today had changed, and the feeling had changed too.
Xiao Deng felt the burden on his shoulders become a few degrees heavier.
After all, there was an extra pair of legs, and after all, students who had seen a Unicorn knew.
Xiaobai unconsciously gripped the bed sheet beneath her.
[Ten thousand words of 'uh-huh' and 'ah-ah' omitted here.]
At this moment, inside Harry's Dormitory.
Harry stood in front of Xiao Deng's bed and scratched the back of his head.
"It seems he won't be coming back today; it's so late."
"Maybe the Principal gave him some task again."
Ron chimed in:
"Very likely. When the banquet ended, I noticed him leaving quietly."
"If it weren't something unimportant, Xiao Deng wouldn't have left for no reason."
At this time, even Seamus, who usually spoke little, chimed in.
"We are still too far behind Xiao Deng."
Ron suddenly sat up, his face full of determination.
"Starting tomorrow, I'll work hard!"
Neville poked his head out.
"Ron, if you said you were going to start eating chicken legs tomorrow, I would believe that."
Ron immediately refused to accept that.
"What do you know? I'll definitely work hard."
"Neville, that remark of yours is as annoying as Malfoy!"
A roar of laughter erupted in the Dormitory.
The next morning.
The sun rose from the horizon, shining through the window onto the bed sheet in the room, reflecting a golden-red color.
Xiao Deng's biological clock was always excellent; he opened his eyes right on time.
Xiaobai must have been exhausted, as she was still sound asleep.
With a Levitation Charm to move the buttocks off his face, Xiao Deng finally had room to get up.
He gently laid Xiaobai back down.
He quietly opened the room door and gently closed it again.
As soon as he turned around, he was met with a pair of resentful eyes and a gnashing expression.
Xiao Deng shivered unexpectedly and forced a greeting.
"Good morning, Dabai!"
Dabai was not shaken in the slightest by Xiao Deng's slightly ingratiating greeting.
"Do you know how I spent last night?"
"I stood outside all night and listened all night."
"That 'boots-and-cats' rhythmic wailing—let alone making such sounds, I've never even heard them!"
"It's simply shameless!"
Xiao Deng thought for a moment, and his eyes curved.
"Are you jealous?"
The previously aggressive Dabai seemed to deflate instantly.
"Who's jealous!"
"How could I possibly be jealous of Xiaobai!"
Xiao Deng slowly approached Dabai.
"If you aren't jealous, then it means you also want to be'shameless'!"
A trace of panic flashed in the depths of Dabai's eyes.
"Don't, stop talking nonsense!"
"I am a noble, noble Unicorn!"
Xiao Deng wrapped his right arm around Dabai's waist, and Dabai was forced to lean against Xiao Deng's chest.
Thump!
Xiao Deng leaned close to Dabai's ear.
"I gave her a wonderful and unforgettable night."
"Then I'll give you an incredible morning."
Saying this, Xiao Deng picked Dabai up in a bridal carry and slowly walked into the woods.
Not long after, the birds in the woods flew away one after another.
When she returned, there was only a blushing and flustered Dabai.
As soon as she opened the door, she saw Xiaobai looking at her with a teasing expression.
Dabai lowered her head even further, and her face became even redder.
It even made Dabai feel a mix of shame and anger!
"Xiaobai Hehuan Sect, you are not allowed to go out and play today!"
Chapter 87: Finding Snape to Demonstrate magic
Dabai's words made Xiaobai's little face fall.
"Mommy, Mommy, good Mommy!"
"How can you not let me go out and play?"
"I'll go crazy if I stay home!"
Dabai had absolutely no intention of coddling her, so she just lay on the bed and ignored her.
After wailing for a long time without getting a response, Xiaobai sat to the side, huffing in anger.
As for Xiao Deng, he had already left the Eighth Floor and arrived at the cafeteria.
He spotted Harry and his group at a glance.
He walked over slowly and sat down next to Hermione.
The moment Hermione saw Xiao Deng, the hairs on her body stood on end.
A sense of crisis lingered in her heart.
This left Hermione at a loss for what to do; she had never felt this way before.
Xiao Deng offered a gentle smile, and Hermione's feeling began to fade.
Was it an illusion?
But Xiao Deng was late, so she couldn't give him a pleasant look.
"Where have you been messing around? You're only coming to eat now!"
As soon as Hermione opened her mouth, Harry, Ron, and Neville all lowered their heads to eat.
They exchanged glances, confirming their current thoughts.
Hermione is really difficult to deal with!
Xiao Deng spread his hands and said:
"Went to flirt with other girls, are you satisfied?"
Hermione's little hand had already reached Xiao Deng's waist, and Xiao Deng immediately changed the subject.
"Discussing some matters with the Principal."
Hearing this, Hermione finally restrained herself a bit.
But she didn't pry, after all, she had long known that Xiao Deng's strength was enough to allow him to interact with Dumbledore.
In the distance, Malfoy watched the commotion on Xiao Deng's side and shook his head slightly.
It's a good thing I'm in Slytherin; I must never find a lioness in the future.
Some of the things Dad said do make sense.
Just at that moment, an Owl flew in, and four letters landed in front of Weasley.
Ron looked bewildered as he opened the letters.
He didn't know what was going on; this time, it wasn't a Howler.
But Ron's expression became stranger the more he read.
He looked at his friends, wanting to say something but hesitating.
Harry noticed Ron's abnormality and asked:
"Ron, you don't look so good, what happened?"
Ron was silent for a long time before speaking.
"I don't know how to say it, it's just that what the letter says is very strange."
Hermione's attention was drawn over.
"How could it be stranger than you eating chicken legs?"
Ron's face turned bright red, but he didn't dare talk back to Hermione, so he could only change the subject.
"The letter says our family's Owl is pregnant."
Hermione's eyes widened in surprise as she looked at Ron, then turned to look at Xiao Deng.
Xiao Deng's face darkened. What kind of look is that!
"Why are you looking at me? Can I make an Owlpregnant?"
Hermione burst out laughing.
"I didn't say it was you, why are you so agitated?"
Neville scratched the back of his head.
"Is it strange for an Owl to be pregnant?"
"It's normal for them to reproduce, right?"
"If they didn't get pregnant, wouldn't the species disappear?"
"Then what would a Wizard use?"
Neville's words woke up the whole table!
Ron gave Neville a thumbs up.
Then he took out the magic quill Xiao Deng had given him and wrote a reply on the back.
He wrote down what Neville had just said on the paper, resealed it, and attached his own magic mark.
The letter received by the Weasley Brothers was a bit different.
The whole letter was asking if they were the ones who caused it, which was why they had to borrow an Owl to deliver the letter now.
Percy and the others didn't reply; only Ron called down the Owl that was still waiting on the rafters.
"Xiao Deng, do you have anything to eat over there?"
Xiao Deng understood, feigned reaching into his pocket, and took out a pile of meat.
The Owl excitedly glided over to Xiao Deng's side and started eating.
After sending off the Owl, it was almost time.
Time for class!
Ron was a bit dejected.
"It's Professor Snape's class again; I get nervous just looking at his face."
Harry said speechlessly: "If you don't go, you'll have to see him alone."
Ron shivered all over and quickened his pace.
Snape's entrance was as pretentious as ever.
His robes billowed, and like a giant black bat, he swooshed to the podium.
"Open your books..."
Snape's cold gaze swept over all the young Wizards and landed on someone who was lowering their head to flip through a book.
"Mr. Potter!"
Harry thought to himself, just as expected, he was going to call on me.
Harry looked up, gazing at Snape with his beautiful, large eyes.
"I ask..."
Snape stopped halfway, stared blankly at Harry, and said softly:
"Never mind!"
"Let's start class!"
Malfoy looked at Snape in surprise.
This was the first time Snape hadn't given Harry a hard time in class.
Although Slytherin and Gryffindor didn't get along, many people knew full well that he targeted Harry.
Harry was confused for a moment, and only Xiao Denglooked at the expressionless Snape with a smile.
"Class dismissed!"
After saying that, Snape's robes fluttered as he walked out of the classroom.
Xiao Deng immediately said to Hermione: "You guys go back first, I need to go find Professor Snape about something."
Ron looked at Xiao Deng's back with admiration.
"Xiao Deng is truly a warrior; we avoid Professor Snape at all costs, yet he chases after him."
Hermione packed up her books and looked at the others.
"I'm going to the Library, you guys do whatever you want."
Ever since she had become intimate with Xiao Deng, she had been studying even harder.
She was afraid that Xiao Deng would leave her too far behind.
Xiao Deng caught up to Snape and walked side by side with him.
"Professor, how are Harry's eyes?"
"Passable."
"Do you like it?"
Snape stopped and looked at Xiao Deng.
"Is Mr. Genius very idle?"
"If you're so idle, go to my office and make one hundred sets of Potion."
Just as Xiao Deng wanted to refuse, he was cut off by Snape.
"If you don't go, I'll report you for talking back to a Professor and deduct five points."
Xiao Deng's mouth twitched. Old Bat, are you out of tricks? You can only threaten with point deductions!
Xiao Deng silently followed Snape back to his office.
Without needing Snape to tell him, Xiao Deng took out his things and started making Potion as if he were back in his own home.
The two did their own things, not disturbing each other.
It was just that Xiao Deng was still acting as Snape's assistant.
The Potion Xiao Deng made would still be checked by Snape before being added to his own Potion bottles.
For a long time, the only sound in the office was the sound of making Potion.
Suddenly, a gentle voice rang out.
"Professor."
Snape's silence was the answer to Xiao Deng, but he knew he was listening.
"I've created a piece of magic."
"Please give me some guidance, Professor, so I can improve it."
Snape's movements paused, and his eyes looked toward Xiao Deng.
Snape himself was a genius, so he naturally knew the value of creating one's own magic.
Snape stopped what he was doing and looked at Xiao Deng.
He didn't speak, but Xiao Deng knew that this was consent, letting Xiao Deng demonstrate it for him.
Xiao Deng took Snape's lab mouse out of the cabinet and placed it on the table.
Snape's eyes narrowed as he asked:
"Dark Arts?"
Xiao Deng shook his head and replied: "I don't know, I'm not sure which category this should be classified under."
Xiao Deng placed his left hand on his crotch and held his wand slightly downward with his right hand.
But the tip of the wand was still pointing at the mouse.
"Fakedead-bili!"
Chapter 88: The New Defense Against the Dark Arts Class Professor
A yellow light flashed, passing through the cage and striking the mouse directly.
The mouse didn't react at all; it lost its life instantly without even a squeak.
Snape's pupils constricted. Isn't this equivalent to the Killing Curse?
Snape grabbed Xiao Deng by the collar, his tone icy.
"Who let you learn this?"
"This is Dark Arts!"
"I am going to turn you over to Dumbledore!"
As he said this, he began to drag Xiao Deng out.
"Professor, wait a moment."
"Look at the mouse!"
Snape glanced at the mouse with some confusion.
Hmm! It was dead as a doornail!
Snape felt like he had been played by this little brat.
Just as he was about to grab Xiao Deng again, Xiao Dengwas also a bit speechless.
"Professor, just wait, what's the rush?"
"I'm standing right here and not running away!"
Hearing this, Snape slowly released Xiao Deng's collar.
Snape didn't speak, just silently watched the mouse in the cage.
"Professor, let's chat while we wait~"
"What do you think of me researching a potion to help Harry get rid of his glasses?"
"Doesn't the Professor think glasses really affect Harry's looks?"
"What do you think Harry's image will be like after he takes off his glasses?"
"Do you think the color of Harry's eyes is nice?"
"Shut up!"
Snape was long used to Xiao Deng's mouth, simply squeezing two words through his teeth.
About fifteen minutes passed, and the mouse in the cage, which was clearly dead, actually moved a little.
Snape frowned, thinking he had seen it wrong.
Just as he had this thought, the mouse actually started moving for real.
After it got up, its state was almost the same as it was before it died.
Snape looked sharply at Xiao Deng, and he understood the meaning behind Xiao Deng's words earlier.
If you say it's not Dark Arts, it can kill people; if you say it is Dark Arts, a dead mouse can come back to life.
"What is this?"
Xiao Deng looked at Snape with surprise.
This was the longest sentence he had spoken since entering the room.
It showed how shocked he was by this magic.
Xiao Deng spread his hands and found a stool to sit on.
"You know, I often go to the Forbidden Forest."
"I encounter magical creatures that use feigning death as a survival skill."
"I created this magic with that as inspiration."
"To be honest, I don't know what use this magic has."
"I find its classification a bit blurry."
"But it's amazing!"
"I named it 'Feigned Death Bille'."
Snape's mouth twitched, a rare occurrence.
"The genius young Wizard really knows how to name things!"
Xiao Deng ignored Snape's sarcasm.
"I only cast it on animals like ants, fish, and mice before."
"Eventually, the targets gradually shifted to large creatures like wild boars."
"Later, my targets became magical creatures."
"There is a snake in the Forbidden Forest that has a good relationship with me, and it was willing to take the risk to help me."
"The result was gratifying; it died and then came back to life."
"Professor, you might not know, but the entire Forbidden Forest is cheering for me!"
Snape was expressionless, not wanting to hear Xiao Dengshow off at all.
"Finally, I found a bat and tried it once, and it succeeded too."
Snape's words were squeezed through his teeth.
"Get out!"
Well, the Old Bat has been pushed to the edge.
"OK, let's talk again after you've calmed down."
As he said this, Xiao Deng left Snape's office.
"What's wrong with this Professor? He's so old and yet so unstable."
"He still needs to temper his temperament more!"
Behind him came Snape's roar:
"Xiao Deng Hehuan Sect, disrespecting a Professor, minus five points!"
Xiao Deng quickly closed the door, and as he turned around, he saw Professor McGonagall.
Professor McGonagall looked at Xiao Deng with a smile.
"Why do you always provoke him for no reason?"
"You were scared, weren't you?"
"There are no classes in the afternoon, go find your friends and play."
Xiao Deng bowed slightly.
"Thank you, Professor McGonagall, then I'm off to play."
Professor McGonagall watched Xiao Deng run away and shook her head with a smile.
As for Snape, Professor McGonagall did not go in.
Xiao Deng was a bit mischievous, and the problem was certainly not just what appeared on the surface.
There was no need to dwell on this; she could just add the points back later.
Xiao Deng naturally didn't know Professor McGonagall's plan.
At this moment, Xiao Deng walked into the Forbidden Forest and called the Giant Eagle back.
The originally happy Giant Eagle saw its master's serious expression.
"Chirp, chirp~"
Xiao Deng slapped the Giant Eagle on the head, taking the opportunity to connect with it using his spiritual sense.
"Do you know that you've caused trouble?"
"Chirp?"
"The Owl belonging to Weasley Family is pregnant."
"Chirp! Being pregnant means I'm still normal!"
"You idiot, if people find out it was you, how can I show my face?"
"Chirp, you show your face with your eyes!"
"I mean, where should I put my dignity?"
"On your face!"
"Damn it, you're immune to reason, aren't you!"
Xiao Deng looked at the big dummy pretending to be stupid with a headache.
"Go, go, go, go play!"
Xiao Deng waved his hand and chased the Giant Eagleaway.
"Why doesn't it have any of my good qualities!"
He turned around and returned to Hogwarts.
As soon as he entered Hogwarts, he saw Harry and Ron, holding books that looked a bit unfamiliar.
"What are you holding in your hands?"
Harry handed the book in his hand to Xiao Deng.
"Hogwarts issued a notice earlier that because Professor Quirrell has something to attend to, he will be absent from the Defense Against the Dark Arts Class."
"So they changed teachers, and this is the new textbook."
Speaking of this, Ron angrily added:
"Don't even get me started, there are more of these books than the previous ones."
"They even made us buy 'Break with a Banshee', what does this thing have to do with the Dark Arts?"
"My dad is almost sick with anger."
Xiao Deng flipped through the book Harry handed him and frowned; it was full of fluff.
Is the newly hired Professor actually capable?
"What's the name of the new Professor?"
Ron answered immediately:
"Gilderoy Lockhart!"
Immediately, Xiao Deng snatched 'Break with a Banshee' from Harry's arms.
He narrowed his eyes and pointed it out to the two of them, Author: Gilderoy Lockhart.
"If he didn't take a kickback, I'll eat the banshee!"
Harry and Ron only then realized it.
Ron scratched his hair and shouted:
"What the f!"
"How did I not notice that before!"
"Xiao Deng, let me tell you something, don't get mad."
"Dad borrowed some of your investment money."
"To buy school supplies for Ginny."
"Speaking of which, it's also a bit infuriating."
"We met Lucius on the way."
"He was messing with Ginny's cauldron."
"I have to have a word with Malfoy later."
Xiao Deng was speechless; Ron's so-called "having a word" just meant arguing face-to-face with Malfoy without actually fighting.
After seeing it a few times, it felt very boring!
Harry looked at the empty-handed Xiao Deng and spoke.
"If you don't have one, we can share one during class."
Xiao Deng shook his head slightly.
"Do I need a book?"
"And I bet, if we use anything about banshees in class, I'll let the banshee eat me!"
Chapter 89: Malfoy's Message
Xiao Deng waved his hand at the two of them.
"That whole spending money thing, it's all a small matter, it's not worth mentioning."
Ron looked at Xiao Deng with teary eyes.
"A man who spends money is truly handsome!"
Xiao Deng took half a step back.
"Get the hell away from me!"
"If you're really that bored, you can go find Malfoy and cuddle with him!"
Ron gave a sheepish smile.
"I'm just trying to thank you!"
Xiao Deng rubbed his eyebrows, wondering why this semester felt even more frustrating than the last.
"Alright, it looks like you two are heading to the Library, right?"
"I just got back from the Forbidden Forest, and I need to go back and rest."
Harry and Ron couldn't help but sigh as they watched Xiao Deng walk away.
"Ron, we need to step up our efforts."
"For everyone else, the Forbidden Forest is like a taboo, but for Xiao Deng, it's already become a playground."
Ron nodded in agreement and said:
"If we don't work harder, we'll only be left further behind!"
Both of them saw the determination in each other's eyes.
At this moment, Xiao Deng wasn't heading back to the Dormitory; what was the point of the Dormitory anyway?
Of course, he was going to the Eighth Floor!
Don't get the wrong idea. Since Xiao Deng was so capable and had created such an awesome Spells, he naturally had to show it off!
As Unicorns, their insight should allow them to better appreciate the greatness of this Spells and where it should be used.
As soon as he entered the room on the Eighth Floor, Dabai and Xiaobai stood up in unison.
Xiao Deng hugged the two of them, stroking their snow-white hair, feeling quite pleased with himself.
"I came over today to tell you something."
"I want you to give me some advice."
"Brother, what is it? Tell us quickly!"
Stroking their smooth hair, he adjusted his choice of words before speaking.
"I've created a new Spells."
"But, well, its effect is very clear, yet its classification is ambiguous."
Xiao Deng then explained the effects of the feigned death spell one by one to Dabai and Xiaobai.
Dabai thought carefully about what Xiao Deng had said.
"Creating a new Spells is indeed a great thing."
"But the effect is a bit strange."
"If it were a Dark Wizard, they wouldn't use this if they wanted someone to die."
"A proper Wizard wouldn't hurt others, so using this seems a bit superfluous."
"It's just like the phrase: 'insipid to taste, but a pity to discard'!"
Xiao Deng's expression froze. He wanted them to praise him, not to actually critique it.
Don't you think the creator would know all the things you just said?
But Xiao Deng didn't say it directly; he tried to guide them instead.
"Look, I created a Spells. Don't you think I'm awesome?"
Xiaobai immediately replied: "We see it!"
Xiao Deng pursed his lips; he must have explained it poorly.
"What I mean is, don't you think I'm impressive?"
Dabai's eyes curved as she tilted her head and smiled, saying: "We see it!"
Xiao Deng scratched his hair and asked: "What I mean is, are you surprised?"
Dabai and Xiaobai said in unison:
"You've been talking for so long, why don't you just take it off!"
Xiao Deng's face went completely black. What the hell?
How come these two are just as stubborn as the Giant Eagle!
Xiao Deng sighed deeply.
"Fine, let's leave it at that. I'm going back to the Dormitoryto rest."
Dabai grabbed Xiao Deng's left hand and said:
"You want to leave after coming here?"
Xiaobai grabbed Xiao Deng's right hand and said:
"Don't even think about running away until you've served us properly today!"
The two of them pulled together, dragging Xiao Deng onto the bed.
"No, don't you two come over here!"
...
Sunset at dusk.
Dabai lay lazily on the bed and asked:
"When do you plan to let us officially meet that girl?"
Xiao Deng was startled, but he kept a straight face.
"Which one?"
Xiaobai's snow-white little feet stepped on Xiao Deng's back.
"You still want to hide it?"
"When you came back, you had her scent on you."
Xiao Deng was speechless. You tell me these are Unicorns? Are they dogs?
"Wait a while."
"You might be able to accept her, but she doesn't know about you two."
"I have to go out; if something happens, it would be terrible."
Xiaobai obediently climbed off Xiao Deng's back.
On his way back to the Dormitory, Xiao Deng was thinking about a problem.
Where did Quirrell go!
If he needed a large amount of garlic to cover something up, it meant that the remnant soul on him had side effects.
Furthermore, he had learned from Hagrid before that there was no solution to the curse in Unicorn blood.
In other words, it was very likely that Quirrell would eventually die.
If the remnant soul happened to have a way to control Quirrell's actions, then his disappearance was probably to find another way.
Or the remnant soul tricked Quirrell into thinking there was another way, and the result was just to leave Hogwarts.
That would mean either Hogwarts was no longer safe for him, or it was no longer useful to him.
Since he left, it meant he had other ideas and plans, and he had to be guarded against.
As for Lockhart, Xiao Deng could only smile.
It's not that there aren't big shots in the Wizarding Worldwho publish books, but who would publish a book like that about female ghosts?
The moment he took the book from Harry's arms, Xiao Deng had already scanned the whole thing.
This was more like a marketing tactic from the mundane world.
Look at Snape; although he stands there all dressed in black...
Although his hair is long and greasy...
Although he usually looks like he has a paralyzed face...
Although he's incredibly gloomy...
Although...
Anyway, he has plenty of flaws, but he is a recognized Potion Master. Have you ever seen him deliberately promote himself?
However, he still needed to meet him to be sure.
What if he is better than Snape?
Xiao Deng was thinking about things while walking on the road when he bumped into Goyle.
"Xiao Deng, our boss wants to see you."
Xiao Deng frowned, a bit puzzled. There shouldn't be anything major happening recently, right?
"Where is he?"
Goyle's expression was a bit strange.
"I don't know. He said that as long as I told you, you would know."
After saying this, Goyle turned and left, but his shoulders were shaking irregularly.
Xiao Deng was speechless. Was there some kind of misunderstanding?
It even made Goyle feel aggrieved!
Watching Goyle's retreating back, Xiao Deng pondered for a moment.
With a flash, he arrived at the abandoned classroom where Peeves used to train.
Sure enough, Malfoy was waiting there.
As soon as Xiao Deng entered, Malfoy immediately lifted his head.
His eyes flashed with a look that surprised Xiao Deng.
The Malfoy of the past was arrogant and confident, but now there was a hint of panic in his eyes.
"Xiao Deng, you're finally here."
Malfoy ran toward Xiao Deng, checked that there was no one outside the door, and immediately closed it.
"Xiao Deng, do you have any way to give me a check-up?"
"Otherwise, I really think I'm going crazy!"
Xiao Deng frowned and instantly scanned Malfoy with his spiritual sense eight times.
He confirmed that there was nothing wrong with Malfoy's body.
"There is nothing wrong with your body. What happened to you?"
With Xiao Deng's reassurance, Malfoy found a stool to sit on, and his emotions slowly stabilized.
"This time when I went home, I always felt a strange sensation."
"I never had this feeling before."
"It might also be an illusion brought about by the improvement in my strength after your training."
"But I can't understand my father's behavior anymore!"
Chapter 90: Malfoy's Anxiety
Xiao Deng asked at the right moment.
"What has your father been doing?"
Malfoy looked at Xiao Deng with some distress, and Xiao Deng immediately understood how he was feeling at that moment.
Malfoy had always lived under Lucius's tutelage, so telling someone else about this felt like a betrayal.
"It's okay, go ahead. I won't tell anyone."
"It's best if there's no problem, but if there is, we'd just be helping your father, wouldn't we?"
"You don't need to feel burdened!"
Hearing Xiao Deng's reassurance, Malfoy felt a bit better.
"Father took me to Knockturn Alley."
"In the past, Father would absolutely never allow me to go to such a place."
"But this holiday, he actually took me there himself."
"I don't know what happened, but I felt like he was trading something."
Listening to Malfoy's description, Xiao Deng had some guesses in his heart.
According to what Ron said before, Lucius used to be a Death Eater.
He must have some illegal items in his possession, and getting rid of them was likely for self-preservation.
As for why he was selling them off at this time...
Either he felt it was safe now, since Lord Voldemort hadn't appeared for many years and the heat had died down.
Or he sensed some danger that forced him to cut his losses immediately.
As a noble, the things he kept in his possession were either very important or very valuable.
"There's another thing that feels a bit off."
"Although it's not nice to say, it really is the case."
"Father really does look down on the Weasley family."
"He thinks they're just poor people who can breed."
"Yet, despite his usual disdain, he actually picked up the textbook from Ginny Weasley's second-hand cauldron."
"Although he still made mocking remarks, I feel this behavior isn't Father's style."
"If it were before, I certainly wouldn't have noticed these details."
"But after your training and guidance last semester, my intuition tells me it's not normal."
"Most importantly, Father's aura felt uncomfortable in a way I can't describe."
Xiao Deng fell into deep thought. Quirrell had run off, and coincidentally, Lucius had problems.
It was inevitable that Lord Voldemort would contact his subordinates.
As for whether Lucius had defected to his side, it really wasn't easy to judge based on Malfoy's few words.
If it was just about getting rid of troublesome items, that would be better.
If it were something else, then it would be a bit tricky.
Malfoy seemed to have suddenly thought of something.
"Right, right, right!"
"There's one more issue."
"When school started, he urged me to make friends with Harry."
"This time returning to Hogwarts, although it was similar to what he said before."
"I just feel it was more casual than before..."
"I can't say if it was nervousness or something else, but anyway, he just wanted me to hang out with Harry more."
Harry's reputation was known throughout the Wizarding World.
The four words "Child of Destiny" might as well have been stamped on his forehead.
In the cultivation world, one usually kept a low profile, but Harry was a bit too conspicuous, though it wasn't his fault.
"Alright, I understand."
"I will secretly help you look into it."
"You don't need to worry about anything; your body is fine."
"What are you afraid of at Hogwarts? Even if You-Know-Who came now, there's still the Principal to hold the line."
These words seemed to really comfort Malfoy, making him relax quite a bit.
"You go back first. I need to think this through."
Malfoy didn't leave immediately but looked at Xiao Deng, hesitating to speak.
"If you want to say something, just say it. We're close enough."
Malfoy let out a soft breath.
"Can your teaching continue?"
Xiao Deng looked at Malfoy playfully.
"Not afraid of the dung water?"
Malfoy's face flushed red as he argued:
"I've never been afraid of it!"
"My father is a school governor, what do I have to be afraid of?"
Xiao Deng nodded slowly.
"Let me think about this."
"After all, I have a lot going on lately."
Malfoy slowly stood up.
"Then I'll go first. Goyle and the others are waiting for me to play Wizard's Chess."
Xiao Deng's eyes flashed, and he called out to Malfoy.
"Wait!"
"Although you've made progress in your conduct, you still need to work harder."
"I'll give you a piece of advice: be wary of Crabbe."
Malfoy asked, somewhat puzzled:
"Why? I feel like he's quite good and very obedient."
Xiao Deng tapped his fingers on the table.
"That's just on the surface; he has the look of a traitor."
"Use him as little as possible."
Malfoy stared blankly at Xiao Deng for a long time.
"Okay, I'll listen to you. I'll keep some distance from him."
Malfoy left the classroom, and Xiao Deng also nodded slowly.
Although the Malfoy family's education is a bit eccentric, it's not without its merits.
At least in this regard, he knows what's important and urgent.
He can listen to others' suggestions and fully consider whether they are appropriate.
Although the current Malfoy doesn't consider things fully, he has this trait.
If it were someone else, it probably wouldn't work.
Xiao Deng immediately thought of Ron!
It's lucky he made friends with the Child of Destiny at the start of the school year, otherwise he'd be stupid enough to cry.
As for now, Quirrell's life or death is no longer important.
Even if the remnant soul leaves his body, with the power of the Unicorn, even if he doesn't die, he'll have to spend the rest of his life in St. Mungo's.
Xiao Deng hummed a tune as he left the classroom.
If he has time, he should go check on Ginny's situation.
The little girl is quite likable, and ensuring her safety isn't difficult.
But he needs to go back to the Dormitory to sleep today; he can't stay out overnight.
Although, it seems he hasn't visited Concubine Myrtle for a long time.
The sky had completely darkened, and the young Wizards slowly returned to their dormitories.
Xiao Deng moved freely around Hogwarts, and with a flash, he arrived at the second-floor bathroom.
"Concubine Myrtle!"
"Ah!"
"So you still remember to visit me!"
"Do you know how I've spent the last few days?"
An exasperated Myrtle flew around in the air.
"Come down, come down!"
"Didn't I just come?"
"It was the holidays before, I wasn't at Hogwarts."
Myrtle glared at Xiao Deng, pouting.
"So, are you bored again?"
Xiao Deng shrugged innocently:
"Didn't you say before that you'd take me to enjoy something?"
Myrtle's eyes flickered, she looked at Xiao Deng, and her face flushed red.
"Fine, then I'll take you."
After winding through several turns, Myrtle brought Xiao Deng to a certain place.
After entering, the lit candles emitted a faint, non-dazzling light.
White marble covered the entire room.
Every faucet reflected a golden light.
Even the walls had a huge painting of a Merpersonhanging on them.
"This is the place where the prefects take their baths."
Xiao Deng looked at Myrtle with a strange expression.
"How do you know about this place?"
Myrtle twiddled her index fingers together, stammering.
"I just know!"
"You... just know?"
Xiao Deng repeated Myrtle's words, and she couldn't hold it back anymore.
"It's just that I used to come here often to watch them bathe."
"But don't misunderstand, I haven't come here again since I met you!"