Chapter 414: Reply

Chapter 414: Reply

In the following days, young wizards were fervently discussing those boundless and whimsical movie plots, while also passing judgment on the professors at school. First and second-year students often gazed admiringly at the older students, sourly noting that even Professor Flitwick was quite nice, allowing them to play games during the last class of the term.

"That's not bad, especially when compared to other professors..." Simon grumbled as he hurried through his potion homework, his two eyes reddened as if he hadn't slept well.

Even though the young wizards still held a glimmer of hope for Professor McGonagall's seriousness, they never unrealistically believed that Professor Snape would allow them to make a ruckus in his class. In fact, he simply scheduled the potion test on the last day before the holidays, making the young wizards nervous, not daring to slack off.

Neville sat on an empty chair next to Simon, offering some tips.

"Be especially careful with the dosage of mistletoe berries, otherwise, your toad might never come back..."

"I don't have a toad, you know that, Neville."

On the side, Dean Thomas chuckled, "He's just expressing his worries." He handed Simon a cookie, Simon took a bite viciously, then continued writing his essay. Suddenly, feathers sprouted all over him.

Dean chuckled, "Fred and George's Canary Creams, only seven silver sickles each." He popped the remaining half in his mouth, and Neville noticed he was now sitting between two giant canaries, looking around in bewilderment.

People in the common room laughed heartily at the sight of the three canaries. Angelina Johnson was laughing so hard tears streamed down her face.

...

On the eve of Christmas, Hogwarts finally welcomed the holiday break.

Snow fell heavily outside, Felix and Valen huddled on the couch playing Exploding Snap. Valen insisted on a different way to play, so he watched it stack cards with its tiny paws. "Are you building a nest for yourself?" Felix asked curiously.

Valen's hand shook, and the cards ignited as if following its command.

Felix quickly scooped it up, sitting back on the couch. With a loud bang, both of them stared at the mushroom-shaped cloud of black smoke rising.

"Looks like you've learned quite a lot," he remarked to Valen.

At that moment, the sound of wings flapping outside caught Felix's attention. He opened the window, and several owls of different sizes and colors flew in carrying parcels and letters.

"Tomorrow is Christmas." Felix muttered to himself. "I reckon I'll receive a flood of greetings from readers. I better hurry and reply." He glanced at the corner where a pile of neatly wrapped gifts awaited.Geett the latest novels at novelhall.com

Uriah explained with a smile, "Byles insisted on carrying them himself, and Berni wanted to help, but he refused."

Byles looked slightly embarrassed, then hesitantly asked, "Professor Harp, has Valen learned a few words?"

"Not many yet... I don't think he can communicate with you yet. You can play Exploding Snap; it's quite adept at the traditional rules," Felix said.

Byles stared at the scattered Exploding Snap cards on the table, seeming bewildered. "This... uh... Valen is indeed clever."

Felix, Uriah, and Berni sat on the couch. Felix served them honey tea. "Uriah, today you aren't thinking of discussing the obscure topic of magic and non-magic in front of Berni, are you?"

"Of course not, mainly, Berni wanted to visit, and she brought gifts," Uriah said. He had been visiting frequently lately, especially since he lost his wand publicly and couldn't find work as a warrior trainer. He had more free time on his hands lately.

Whenever he had nothing to do, he'd drop by Felix's office and discuss views on the wizarding and non-wizarding worlds, benefiting both of them.

As they chatted, Uriah mentioned Byles, nodding in his direction, "He's the captain of the warriors now."

"What about Greaves..."

Uriah shook his head, "His mindset isn't suitable for a captain." He talked about an interesting incident that happened recently. "When we arrived, we stumbled upon quite an amusing scene; one of Beauxbatons' warriors—Dracul, was trying to invite your warrior, but he already

had a partner."

"Cedric Diggory, was it?" Felix speculated.

"Exactly," Uriah chuckled, "Her charm is strong, but it doesn't always work..."

The 'Armenian Runesnake' mentioned in this chapter came from a submission by readers in the book club.

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