[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-hogwarts-learning-panel":3,"chapter-hogwarts-learning-panel-hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-105":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Hogwarts Learning Panel",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2250343,4210,"Chapter 105: In the Wind and Rain","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-105",105,"\u003Cp>In the second week of October, the cold wind howled, sending the stones outside Hogwarts Castle tumbling end over end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after, a flash of lightning split the sky where leaves danced, followed by rumbling thunder—Neville said his desk was shaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, leaving the castle now was not a good idea, yet three small figures wrapped in thick robes and raincoats appeared behind it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, Neville, you can hide behind me now, but not later.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Justin walked to Harry’s left, helplessly pulling a small bag from his pack—it looked tiny, its surface smooth, as if made of some animal’s pelt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neville had already moved from Harry’s right to behind Justin, flinching with every flash of lightning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In class, Hermione had snapped:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Neville, if you’re truly afraid of thunder, stay in the classroom.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neville dared not argue, only shook his head and stammered, “Y-yes…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing himself contradict himself, Hermione rolled her eyes and impatiently shoved a pair of earplugs into his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now outside the castle, Neville wore the earplugs but still trembled slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, Justin’s bag caught his attention, making him stare at it with wide-eyed longing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Justin placed the bag in Harry’s hands, and Neville’s gaze followed instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A Shapeshifter’s Hide Bag—perfect for storing seeds and small shovels.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Justin smiled gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry’s slender hand emerged from the thick raincoat Professor Sprout had given him, and he curiously slipped the parchment inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, heavy rain was coming—wet parchment would be ruined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike leather, parchment had not been tanned, making it sensitive to humidity and non-waterproof.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So during these days in the greenhouse, Harry had been debating whether to bring them at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, with Justin’s bag, the problem was solved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for such bags, Harry had read about them in obscure books.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Shapeshifter’s Hide Bag—a small pouch that could hold many items, accessible only to its owner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It appeared tiny from the outside, yet could store a great deal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In July 1996, Hagrid had given Harry a Shapeshifter’s Hide Bag as a seventeenth birthday gift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During his search for Horcruxes, Harry wore it around his neck, storing his most precious items: the Marauder’s Map, the broken shard of the Two-way Mirror, the fake Horcrux locket, the Golden Snitch containing the Resurrection Stone, Lily’s letter to Sirius, half a photograph, and his own snapped wand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Justin watched as Harry first slipped in the parchment, sighing slightly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I knew it would be like this… Oh, by the way, Neville, this is for you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Staring at Justin’s outstretched hand and the floating bag, Neville’s throat quivered as he stammered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What about you…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Justin revealed his own Undetectable Extension Bag, making Neville’s eyes widen as he silently envied him for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then… okay… thank you…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since October, Harry had spent three days a week helping in the greenhouse for three hours; since the weather turned foul, he stayed even longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To prepare for autumn’s storms, Hogwarts’ greenhouses had made many preparations—most importantly, powerful magical protections:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The greenhouse structure had been permanently reinforced with spells similar to those protecting the castle itself, capable of withstanding most severe weather.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, constant-temperature, humidity-control, and soundproofing charms created a stable microclimate, minimizing external weather effects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this didn’t mean the greenhouse was completely safe—leaks, drainage issues, and relocating plants needing sunlight beyond the glass were all problems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This left greenhouse staff severely understaffed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, Harry, Neville, Justin, and Senior Bruce took turns helping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the greenhouse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark, heavy clouds loomed over the dome-shaped building, where three figures bustled outside the glass walls—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They wore identical thick raincoats and black-and-yellow scarves; upon spotting three smaller wizards below them, they hurried over:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey! Harry, perfect timing—you’ve got this now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Senior Bruce silently studied the dark clouds, then handed Harry a red letter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just arrived this afternoon—help out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry sighed, taking the letter—Bruce had barely opened it before he bolted far away, shouting as he ran:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Run, Leon, Pistor… and you lot too!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry slipped on the ear muffs Hermione had given him—the red letter immediately let out a roar that sent his black hair flying backward:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“BRU!CE! WHERE DID YOU THROW CHARL’S WAND?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Harry covered his ears, Bruce hummed behind him, muttering:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, I figured it was about the wand—this thing’s practically an antique by now, and he’s still using it… heh, Mrs. Lis, now you can’t refuse my money anymore…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the roar ended, he sidled up to Harry again, placing a Sizzling Bee Sweet in his hand:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll repay you well, little Green… soon…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But since I heard nothing, I can’t do anything—blame the owl for the wrong delivery…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to leave, but Senior Leon grabbed him by the collar and yanked him back:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sorry, little Green,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon said earnestly, as if helpless:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I won’t let this guy get away with it…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Leon, little Green already agreed—why are you…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shut up, you bastard!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Bruce and his companions bickered, they trudged farther across the soggy lawn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Harry and the others saw Professor Sprout, beaming with relief:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you so much, young gentlemen… the plants truly need your help.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Professor, we came willingly—if we can help, that’s all the better.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Justin eagerly lifted two potted plants outside the glass wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes… Professor…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neville picked up a shovel to clear the drain clogged by Blackroot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Hmm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry spoke little, but worked most efficiently—his silent Levitation Charm cleared entire areas in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, thunder cracked loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wind, rain, slippery ground, dim visibility, and strange plants…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three small figures labored hard under the guidance of a plump witch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For weeks now, Harry had gained not only knowledge of over a dozen plants’ identification and handling, but also many of the Professor’s seeds.\u003C\u002Fp>",952,"2026-06-19T10:00:40.768Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","d7f18ffa90f9be339c8fcb4cf68dd5bafa0b2f39db09ef94ba4df7d18f19eb52","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-106","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-104",526,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhogwarts-learning-panel-cover.jpg"]