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The young wizards had learned a great deal and were in high spirits, eagerly anticipating the next training session.
Chapter 199 Hogsmeade Open Day
News of Levin Green's study group, instructing the Patronus Charm within Ravenclaw, quickly spread throughout the House.
Wizards from other houses expressed their envy, and many even inquired with Ravenclaw students whether the study group was still accepting new members.
Harry Potter secretly stopped Levin in the library.
"Levin, you Ravenclaws are learning the Patronus Charm together, right?" After a few hesitant pleasantries, Harry finally got to the point.
Levin immediately understood what he meant.
Harry also wanted to learn the Patronus Charm.
Perhaps because of the propaganda spread by Malfoy's loudspeaker, he was quite concerned about being frightened unconscious by a Dementor on the train.
Before Harry could say anything more, Levin cut him off: "Yes, but due to limited resources, we stipulated from the beginning that the study group would only be open to Ravenclaw students for the time being—after all, the venue and resources are provided by Ravenclaw—otherwise we wouldn't have been able to invite you to participate."
Worried that this might sound too blunt, Levin added, "However, if Professor Flitwick's application to Headmaster Dumbledore is approved and we receive more assistance, we might be able to recruit from other houses. I will remind you then."
If Harry were to refuse again, it would be rather unreasonable; it would be better to explain in advance.
“That would be great… if only Gryffindor had a class like that! It’s a shame I’ve never heard of any Gryffindor seniors knowing this spell,” Harry said dryly, then thought of something else.
"By the way, about going to Hogsmeade next weekend... you know, my aunt and uncle can't help me fill out the application form, and Professor McGonagall refuses to either; she thinks I shouldn't go to Hogsmeade. I was thinking of sneaking off using the Invisibility Cloak, but there are too many Dementors outside the school. I wonder if you have any ideas?"
"Is there any way for me to get around them?"
Levin always felt that this kid was showing signs of developing into a troll during his years at Hogwarts.
When faced with something I can't figure out, my first reaction is to ask Hermione for advice.
If Hermione doesn't understand, or if it's a problem that Hermione obviously can't solve for him, he'll come to her.
He really did go to Ravenclaw Tower in the West to find the Buddha Ravenclaw when he was in trouble.
But since they were childhood friends from elementary school, Levin couldn't completely ignore them.
He thought for a moment and said, "That's not difficult. On the open day, just go to the Weasley twins and tell them I sent you. They'll make the arrangements for you."
"Thank you, Levin!"
Upon hearing this, Harry's expression visibly relaxed, and he then prepared to say goodbye to Levin.
"Wait a minute," Levin called out to him.
Harry turned around, puzzled.
“Actually, Harry, if you want to learn the Patronus Charm, there are better candidates,” Levin reminded him.
"Who is that person?" Harry asked, looking at him curiously.
Besides Levin and his group, are there any other young wizards at Hogwarts who know the Patronus Charm?
“It’s Professor Remus Lupin,” Levin recommended, referring to someone from the original timeline. “He was among those who drove the Dementors off the train.”
Harry nodded haphazardly and left.
He thought Levin's suggestion was somewhat impractical; as a Gryffindor bully, he had long since developed the habit of never consulting professors when problems arose.
The professors at Hogwarts already have very heavy teaching loads, so where would they find the time to teach him?
Levin guessed his choice, shook his head indifferently, and continued reading his book.
Even if he doesn't listen to my advice, the old bee will eventually urge him to go see Professor Lupin, so I don't need to worry about it.
The day finally arrived to travel to Hogsmeade.
Levin noticed that everyone was up earlier than usual today.
When he arrived at the Great Hall for breakfast, he found that there were many more young wizards there than usual.
Everyone was dressed in comfortable clothing, and they discussed their travel plans while eating.
The older students would constantly share their experiences of Hogsmeade Village with the younger students, often eliciting gasps of amazement and envious glances.
Levin sat down in his seat and soon heard Ciri's voice.
"Levin, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting!"
"Ah, I just ate not long ago either."
He turned his head and involuntarily began to look at the girl's entire body.
Despite having spent several years together, Ciri's face immediately flushed red when Levin looked at her like that.
The girl lowered her head, shyly tucking a strand of hair behind her ear, revealing a delicate silver earring on her small, cute earlobe.
At first glance, Cirira seemed no different from usual, but Levin keenly noticed several unusual details about her.
For example, she had her eyebrows drawn and her eye makeup done; there were traces of rouge on her pink lips; her hair was carefully styled; and she wore earrings that she had never worn before.
In terms of clothing, although Ciri was wearing clothes that had been seen before, there were some changes in the details. For example, the area around the shoulders was pulled down further to slightly reveal her rounded, fair shoulders, and the collar was also pulled down a few inches.
Levin was particularly shocked that she, who was usually so carefree, had dressed up specially today.
Even though she didn't dress up or wear heavy makeup like most people, she only made minor adjustments to the details.
But these subtle changes have made her less dashing and aloof than before, and more gentle and alluring.
Without even needing to use psychic abilities, Levin already understood what the other person meant…
She gets so shy just from his glance.
So, Levin, sensing the situation, leaned close to Ciri and whispered in her ear:
"Your light makeup suits you very well today, it really brightens my day. These earrings also go well with you, I love them."
Upon hearing Levin's praise, Ciri remained silent, her expression barely changing.
But Levin could sense that the other person felt a sense of joy at being recognized and understood, and the person moved even closer to Levin.
Just then, a discouraging voice suddenly rang out, interrupting the ambiguous atmosphere.
"Hey, what are you two whispering about as soon as you meet? You've left me out of the picture."
Levin turned his head and saw Penelope.
Cirira's best friend said to Levin, as if taking credit, "Thank me! I recommended her outfit today. This blockhead, she didn't even know how to do makeup at first, I had to teach her step by step for a long time. She even altered her clothes herself. The result is pretty good, isn't it?"
Levin didn't answer, but he secretly gave Penelope a thumbs up.
Although his best friend was suspected of trying to steal his girlfriend before, she's really played the wingman perfectly now.
"Shut up, Penelope!"
When her efforts behind the scenes were exposed, Ciri immediately became angry and embarrassed, and playfully covered Penelope's mouth.
“Alright, alright, fine, I won’t say.” Penelope laughed and skipped the topic of makeup, looking at Levin seriously. “Hey, Levin Green, I know you’re pretty close to a lot of girls, but for the sake of Cirira dressing up specially, how about we leave her some alone time today?”
"Oh, you still dare to say that!"
Before Levin could even answer, Penelope was interrupted again by the shy Ciri. 2.9
But Levin gave a positive answer: "Don't worry, I will."
However, as Penelope said, Ciri wasn't the only girl who wanted to spend time with Levin in Hogsmeade.
At the Ravenclaw table, Cho Chang winked at Levin, as if to say, "We agreed on this back then."
Levin could only nod at her.
Back in Gryffindor, Hermione finished breakfast and excitedly ran to Levin.
Miss Know-It-All is focused on her studies, but she's rather oblivious when it comes to romance.
However, her female instincts made her subconsciously reject Levin's acquaintance and choose to stay at Hogwarts.
Levin realized that if he didn't plan ahead today, he would definitely encounter an unprecedented chaotic situation.
Levin immediately looked at the little Aiwu beside him.
"Then it will be up to you."
Aiwu: "???"
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Chapter 200 Dispute
After breakfast, the group walked excitedly to the foyer.
"Students going to Hogsmeade Village, please gather here and take this road!"
Professor McGonagall's voice suddenly came from outside, and the previously chaotic crowd began to move under her direction.
The group strolled out of Hogwarts Castle and formed a long queue in front of a massive cast-iron gate.
Before heading to Hogsmeade Village, each student's application form, signed by their parents, is checked to prevent anyone from sneaking out.
Administrator Filch stood inside the gate, checking a long list.
He watched every face warily, making sure no one who shouldn't be out slipped out the door.
He forcefully snatched each student's application form, his eagle-like eyes constantly scanning back and forth between the forms and the students, racking his brains to find a few difficult things to say.
This made many of the students in line feel uneasy.
"You have to stay here, Potter?"
Suddenly, Levin heard Draco Malfoy's shrill voice again.
He stood in line with his henchmen Crabbe and Goyle, sneering at Harry who was not far away.
"You're afraid to go near those Dementors, afraid of fainting again, right?"
As Malfoy spoke, he once again exaggeratedly acted out the scene of Harry fainting, which drew laughter from the snakes.
Penelope and Ciri glanced at Levin in surprise, only to find that he hadn't made any move, and had even pulled back Hermione, who was about to step forward.
Malfoy also saw Levin ahead and immediately launched into a sarcastic remark.
But when he realized Levin hadn't made a move, he immediately stood up: "Look! Our savior has fallen out with Levin Green! Poor thing, without a friend, he's all alone in the castle!"
Harry ignored Malfoy and didn't go looking for Levin. He simply walked up the marble stairs alone and disappeared around the corner of the corridor.
Hermione glanced at Levin in confusion, while Ron continued his angry exchange with Malfoy.