Chapter 409

The following program was that each of these several young warriors was invited by Dumbledore to the Teacher's Seat to receive an award.

The Ministry of Magic even dispatched a special Auror representative to award them the Merlin's Order Third-Class Medal.

When it was finally John's turn, he was directly awarded the Merlin's Order First-Class Medal.

Although this thing is only symbolic, John still received it solemnly.

I've fought tooth and nail for the wizarding world; getting an honor isn't too much, is it?

From now on in the wizarding world, we can consider ourselves someone with prestige.

The banquet continued late into the night amidst laughter and joy.

Only after it ended was John summoned by Dumbledore to the office.

Even Hermione came.

"Sit down, children." Dumbledore sat before his desk and conjured two chairs.

John and Hermione sat down together.

"John, first, I want to thank you on behalf of Hogwarts and the entire wizarding world."

Dumbledore gazed at John gently, his tone sincere and solemn.

"Don't say these cheesy words, Headmaster; I'd feel bad taking advantage of you like this."

John quickly waved his hand and said.

Hearing this, Dumbledore shook his head, both amused and exasperated.

"Hermione, you gotta keep an eye on this kid; Fukesi has had several rebirths lately, and the number of his tail feathers is lower than before."

Hermione pressed her lips, smiling lightly, her cheeks slightly flushed: "Professor, rest assured, I'll keep an eye on him."

"Alright, let's get down to business."

Dumbledore restrained his smile, took out a parchment from the drawer, and gently pushed it toward the two of them.

"This is the Alchemy Manuscript on Artificial Humans I obtained by asking Nicolas Flamel." He paused, his gaze falling on John.

"I think it could help you and Yueer solve the problem of sharing one body."

Hearing this, both John and Hermione were startled.

Artificial Humans, this is the most forbidden field in alchemy.

Even a master like Nicolas Flamel has publicly stated that this technology should not be abused.

"Didn't Yueer say before that she has no place in this world, and even constructing a physical body would be incompatible with her soul?"

"So I thought, why not just create an Artificial Human?"

"It would have no life, no consciousness, just a pure vessel capable of housing a soul."

"Of course, this is merely a stopgap measure."

"It would serve as a temporary foothold to help Yueer arrive in this world ahead of time."

"Once you find a more perfect solution, you can then craft a true body for her."

John fell silent for a moment, his eyes scanning the parchment, which was covered in dense alchemical symbols and annotations he couldn't understand.

But the final conclusion was written clearly—feasible.

However, Artificial Humans also have flaws.

It does not grow, does not age, has no sensation, and cannot possess magical talent; it is merely a vessel to bear a soul.

Aside from being able to move, it is no different from being sealed in a Horcrux.

"Yueer, what do you think?"

John did not answer immediately, but instead muttered to himself.

【Artificial Human? Sounds like an interesting feeling?】

【But I have a question.】

【If I feel uncomfortable staying inside the Artificial Human, can I still return to my brother's body?】

John hadn't considered that; their souls have always shared one body, never separated.

So he didn't know whether, once separated, they could re-merge.

John told Dumbledore of this concern.

"Hmm, that is indeed a problem; after all, this situation is unprecedented, so we ought to proceed cautiously."

"I will go consult Nicolas Flamel again on this matter, or find a time to bring you to meet him."

"I think he'll like you."

John nodded, his heart full of curiosity toward this legendary alchemy master.

Actually, he had long had plans for Yueer's future.

But the time hasn't come yet.

So for now, using a stopgap measure is fine.

"So what do you and Yueer plan to do next?"

"You two are now officially registered students."

Dumbledore continued to ask.

"Hmm, we've already discussed this."

"Let Yueer finish this year; I'll continue to rest, and after the school year ends, I'll arrange a reason to have her transferred."

"After that, I'll take the OWLS Exam and then continue into sixth and seventh year."

"As for Yueer, I promised her I would later give her a proper life."

John slowly related the plan he and Yueer had worked out.

Dumbledore nodded, saying nothing more.

Hermione listened from the side, reached out and took John's hand, but then she spoke to the Yueer inside John's body.

"Yueer, if you want to come out and play, you can come out anytime; I've given John permission."

John: "......"

【... Really? Can you do that when older brother and sister-in-law bite their lips?】

John: "???"

He quietly repeated Yueer's words in Hermione's ear.

"How improper!" Hermione's face flushed red, and she punched John in annoyance.

"Ow... it was really Yueer who said it, not me..." John said, feeling wronged.

"Yueer wouldn't be like you; don't go corrupting her!" Saying that, Hermione gave him two more punches.

"......" Good heavens, speaking the truth gets you beaten.

Dumbledore watched the two lovebirds teasing each other, smiled and shook his head, then lifted his teacup and took a light sip.

The days ahead will surely remain lively.

After the war, the Order of the Phoenix disbanded.

This was expected, after all its mission had been completed.

Along with that, John and Hermione's families could finally leave the safe house and resume their normal social lives.

By the way, John's family moved back to the house near King's Cross Station.

Before, the place in Grimmauld Place was just a rental.

Dad and Mom even wrote a letter back specially, because they planned to tidy up a room for Yueer as well to ask Yueer what they like.

So Yueer skipped class for a day and eagerly returned to the Muggle World.

Then Professor Maige deducted 100 points from Slytherin.

Hermione laughed and cried upon hearing it, while Harry and the others kept praising, Yueer practically being their mole in Slytherin.

In the blink of an eye, Christmas arrived.

This year's Christmas was especially lively.

The school held another grand ball, but this time without the tense atmosphere of the Triwizard Tournament, purely to celebrate the first Christmas after peace.

However, John and Hermione did not participate this time.

Anyway, they no longer needed to get closer through the ball.

They chose to spend Christmas at home, and this was also Yueer's first Christmas.

"This is Yueer's room, it looks much nicer than John's."

The Merick family arrived at the old house they hadn't returned to in years.

Hermione was admiring Yueer's room, smiling as she said.

"Hmph~ Of course." Yueer proudly raised their little face.

"Sister-in-law, stay here tonight and sleep with me."

"Sure."

Hermione smiled and agreed, but immediately added: 'John, you're not allowed to sneak out.'

These words were meant for the John inside Yueer.

【......】

Ding dong~

At that moment, the doorbell rang outside.

"Ah, it must be Dad and Mom coming, let's go out quickly."

Hermione heard the doorbell and immediately pulled Yueer out.

At this time, the Merick couple had already opened the door.

Standing outside were exactly the Gelanjie couple.

"Hermione! Yueer!"

Upon seeing her daughter and the little girl, Mrs. Gelanjie immediately smiled and went up to give each of them a hug.

"And hello, John." Finally she also greeted Yueer's belly.

This strange scene made both Yueer and Hermione couldn't help but laugh.

This Christmas holiday, returning home, Hermione didn't have her parents come pick her up, but instead came directly to John's house.

Anyway, it's right next to the station, nothing to worry about.

So the Gelanjie couple came directly from the clinic after finishing their work.

"Come in quickly, come in quickly, it's cold outside." Mrs. Merick warmly greeted.

Mr. Merick also put his arm around Mr. Granje's shoulder: 'Come on, come on, we two brothers really need to have a good drink tonight.'

Mr. Granje laughed and patted Mr. Merick's back, the two old men walked in with their arms around each other's shoulders.

The whole family was harmonious and happy.

John hid in the Consciousness Space watching this scene, feeling warm inside.

But then he immediately realized.

Oh no, now I'm truly an outsider...