[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-hogwarts-learning-panel":3,"chapter-hogwarts-learning-panel-hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-167":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},2250405,4210,"Chapter 167: When Gifts Are Given and Received","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-167",167,"\u003Cp>Neville also left school; he went to buy his own wand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the Hope Cottage was left with only Wizard Sean, he still felt at ease. The winter sun warmed him through, snowflakes drifted onto his carving knife, and he heard the panel’s voice:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【You practiced making a Rooster Cookie to an apprentice’s standard; proficiency +1】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This winter brought many good tidings, and Wizard Sean completed his final cookie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the last cookie reached 【Beginner】, he would unlock a new alchemical title.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When exhausted, Wizard Sean ate two Mrs. Norris Cookies in one go—and in an instant, the cottage was empty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only a black cat remained, walking oddly across the snow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its white paws sank into the snow, then jerked up as if startled, perhaps because it was cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this state, Wizard Sean did not share the wizard’s fatigue, for he could not even sense where his magic lay—how could he grow weary from depletion?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With only one night left until Christmas, one thought filled Wizard Sean’s mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A strange thing, one that could make even the Black Lake ripple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The noisy chatter of Michael, Anthony, and others had unusually ceased; the jumping pea pod, watered less frequently, had grown much more lively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Wizard Sean lay a wondrous winter night: gifts had piled into small mountains in his dorm, and the Christmas tree glittered with tiny shining ornaments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An owl flew in, carrying a yellowed letter in its beak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After reading it, Wizard Sean wrote a reply. The owl flew off with Wizard Sean’s Jin Jin Jialong; the original letter he placed inside a small wooden box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many letters already filled the box, the most numerous bearing the name Jia Jia Siting—though England had mobile phones, he still seemed to favor this form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The letter Wizard Sean now received, placed inside the box, from distant London, read:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Dear Green:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even amid danger and uncertainty, you must love—it is a great and noble thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Roland Taylor】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hogwarts had grown quieter; the departing wizards returned home to their families, while those who remained… could of course enjoy a lavish lunch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean had planned to feast heartily, but upon waking, the first thing he saw was a small pile of packages at the foot of his bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he began unwrapping gifts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He opened a small box first—and inside were dozens of photographs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were photos from the compartment, taken when the three first met; photos from Hermione’s birthday, when she hadn’t yet wiped the tears from her eyes; photos of the warm sunlight at the edge of the Forbidden Forest and the bustling kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【For Wizard Sean Green:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My mother said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Traveling to the castle in the Scottish Highlands is like a journey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the meaning of a journey\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>is unexpected encounters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I often said I would go far away,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>oh,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>do you know?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ve arrived.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wind swept white snowflakes in; Wizard Sean put the letter away. Inside Hogwarts Castle, winter was no longer cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second box burst open like fireworks, covering the entire Ravenclaw dorm in ribbons; Wizard Sean knew instantly who had sent it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then came the third, the fourth…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gifts never seemed too many.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Great Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean had never attended such a lavish Christmas feast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The table held a hundred plump roasted turkeys, mountains of roasted meats and boiled potatoes, vast platters of savory sausages, bowls of peas tossed in butter, and many Christmas puddings. Piles of rich, thick gravy and cranberry sauce were stacked together—every few steps along the table, great heaps of wizarding party crackers awaited you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These magical party crackers were nothing like the meager ones sometimes bought at the orphanage, which held only cheap plastic toys and flimsy paper hats. These were the same wizarding party crackers Fred and George had used.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean pulled a party cracker—it did not explode like a cannon, but emitted a flute-like sound, engulfing the long table in blue smoke, while inside burst forth a hat shaped like a mole and several lively, fluttering pigeons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the head table, Headmaster Dumbledore had replaced his pointed wizard hat with a flower-adorned woman’s hat; Professor Flitwick had just told him a joke, and he chuckled merrily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced toward Wizard Sean, who sat alone—and several young witches stirred with quiet eagerness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go on, Ernie! Remember? He replied to your letter—just send him a little something!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A witch with deep eyes smiled and nudged Hannah Ernie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He replies to everyone, and besides, Shalyn, I only wanted to thank him because Mr. Longbottom brought the Herbology Making Guide… I really wanted to thank him…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hannah blushed; the Hufflepuffs adored Mr. Green, from top to bottom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had personally written the Herbology Making Guide, just like his Magical History notes—precise, comprehensive, and vividly engaging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to Mr. Longbottom’s stammering account, they had written it word by word together in the greenhouse—but it was free; if you wished to help in the greenhouse, you could take a copy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most importantly, the first page of the book bore this:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Dedicated to every wizard who loves nature: visiting the greenhouse is not required, talent is not required. When you are willing to pick up a hoe, herbology truly begins.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Overall, because of this Herbology Making Guide, the name Green among Hufflepuffs had shifted from “highly talented, distant, slightly intimidating” to “surely a cold exterior with a warm heart.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go on! Go on!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Encouraged by Shalyn and others, Hannah edged closer; Dumbledore’s smile grew ever kinder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Merry Christmas, Wizard Sean! You won’t believe what Harry got!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron ran over from far away, plopped down beside Wizard Sean, and startled a group of young witches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Merry Christmas, Ron. Didn’t you forget? There’s still your mother’s sweater…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry looked slightly embarrassed, then effortlessly made Ron embarrassed too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My mum insisted on sending you one. Honestly, I thought it was… oh my goodness! You’re wearing it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean knew what Ron meant—Mrs. Weasley had sent him a sky-blue sweater too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Very warm. Mrs. Weasley has excellent craftsmanship.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean said. He now owned seven sweaters—perfect for changing one each day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Merry Christmas!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, look—Wizard Sean and Harry both got Weasley sweaters!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fred and George appeared, both wearing blue sweaters—one with a large yellow “F,” the other with a large yellow “G.”\u003C\u002Fp>",1050,"2026-06-19T10:00:40.768Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","bbd3ddcf5a9454d123312bebbd1b4ccc5000f98f4cf766a8a70c861bee905e97","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-168","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-166",526,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhogwarts-learning-panel-cover.jpg"]