Chapter 429: Titus Cupid Claude

Hogsmeade Village, Three Broomsticks Bar.

It's a rare Hogsmode Week, so John brings Hermione here to relax.

Some friends also join this little gathering.

After all, this place isn't exclusive to students; outsiders can also come.

Thus, many graduates like Hermione often come here.

They gather with some younger schoolmates they're close with, chat about recent happenings, tell jokes, and so on.

For example, right now.

Not only Hermione, but also Harry, Ron, Draco, Neville and the other graduates have arrived; well, Neville is now a teaching assistant, originally at Hogwarts.

Of course, it also includes the current students Titus and a few others, Astoria, as well as Luna and Ginny.

This time they mainly came for Luna and Ginny.

Both of them are about to graduate soon.

The N. E. W. T. s exams are coming up, so they came especially to cheer them on.

"What? Senior Ginny was selected by the Quidditch Team?"

At the gathering, when discussing the two's future career plans, Ryan, hearing that Ginny was chosen by the Quidditch Team, widened his eyes in surprise.

Ginny proudly lifted her chin: "Indeed, I intend to become a professional Quidditch player."

Harry chuckled nearby; when he was still on the School Team, Ginny already showed considerable Quidditch talent, so her selection was expected.

Ryan, as a Ravenclaw member of the Quidditch School Team, was quite envious.

But he still has a chance, since he won't graduate until next year.

"What about Luna, sis?" Ethan asked curiously, looking toward Luna.

Luna, holding a Butterbeer, lifted her head at the remark, her large light‑silver eyes filled with a dreamy smile.

"Not decided yet, but after graduation I'll go traveling."

"Traveling?" Hermione asked curiously, "Where to?"

"All over the world, I want to find the Bending-horn Snore Beast."

Hearing that, everyone was a bit speechless; Hermione could only wish them success.

"Will you come back?" Neville asked nervously at that moment.

Luna also looked at Neville, curving her eyebrows.

"Of course."

Her tone remained as whimsically airy as always, yet this time it carried a certainty.

John and his good buddies exchanged glances, all seeing Neville's thoughts.

After all, since a few years ago they'd noticed Neville often came to chat with Luna; although each time Luna's bizarre theories left him baffled, Neville never grew weary.

"Give it power, Titus, Hogwarts' Love Master, quickly give senior Neville a tip..."

John nudged Titus and whispered to him.

"No, you really think I'm Cupid, senior Neville and Luna's situation is a bit complicated..."

Titus retorted irritably, and Ryan and Ethan crowded over, the four murmuring softly.

"That won't do either, Titus..."

"Shut up...!"

"If you don't give another tip, Luna will lose her chance after graduation..."

"Stop arguing, I'll think...!"

After muttering for a while, they finally returned to normal.

Then Titus spoke up.

"Hey, Luna, you'll travel the world and surely encounter all sorts of plants, right?"

"Senior Neville, didn't you say last time that while you're a teaching assistant the professor lets you go out to see rare Magic plants?"

Neville was startled by the words, then scratched his head anxiously.

"Ah, yes, the professor said I should gather more field experience, it'll help my future research."

Titus blinked and smiled at Luna.

"That's perfect then, Luna wants to find the Bending-horn Snore Beast, Neville wants rare plants; maybe you two can go together along the way?"

"The two of you can look out for each other; it's far safer than one person wandering around alone."

Hearing that, Luna tilted her head and actually began to think seriously.

Meanwhile, Neville's whole face turned red with nervousness.

"Hmm, you're right," Luna's light‑colored eyes turned to Neville, "Neville, would you like to come along? I know some places with very interesting plants..."

"Of course!"

Before Luna could finish, Neville eagerly agreed, his voice louder than usual, startling himself, and he quickly lowered his head.

Luna didn't mind Neville's slip; instead she curved her mouth as if she'd thought of something amusing.

"Then it's settled."

Seeing they'd agreed on a holiday travel plan.

John and his good buddies exchanged a knowing glance.

The three of them secretly gave Titus a thumbs‑up, and Titus made a "yeah" gesture.

From now on, call me—Titus Cupid Claude.

Many saw Titus's intention, but just smiled without exposing it.

"By the way, John, Hermione, how's Yueer's situation now?"

At that moment, Harry asked with some concern.

Everyone now knows a little or more about Jor's situation, but not much.

They only heard John briefly mention in a letter that Jor was sent for Furnace Rebirth.

Roughly, it means giving Jor a true life.

But the specifics are unclear, so they are curious and worried.

"It's fine, Jor is fine now."

"In a few months, you'll be able to see her."

John smiled again and added, "But what you'll see should be Jor in infant form."

"Infant?"

Hearing that, Astoria, who had said little, asked with some surprise.

They actually hadn't told them about re‑gestating Jor as an embryo.

Not even Jor had told their good friend Astoria.

Because at the time they didn't know if it would succeed, they only said there might be a period of no contact, and to contact John if anything.

So Astoria was still quite concerned about Jor's condition.

By now there's nothing to hide; after a few months Jor will be born, and they'll definitely be introduced.

So John simply explained Jor's so‑called Furnace Rebirth to everyone.

After listening, everyone was very shocked.

They hadn't expected such a wondrous thing existed in the world.

This method of "birth" is truly unprecedented.

"So, that means you and your sister have a 16‑year age gap?"

Ryan counted on his fingers and was surprised by the age difference.

John shrugged and said, "That being said, it's not wrong."

"But that's only a physical age gap; in reality she has full memory and consciousness, and her mental age is also in the teens."

Come to think of it, this is quite similar to when John first traveled here.

Having an adult mind but being forced to grow again in a child's body.

Perhaps Jor will find this experience novel, or maybe a bit awkward.

"Hey, if anyone among us has a child within seven years, who knows, that kid could end up being Jor's classmate at Hogwarts."

Ethan beside them suddenly thought of this amusing possibility and said with a laugh.

Hearing that, everyone began to imagine the scene.

And John was thinking.

If he and Hermione had a child within seven years.

Then Jor would be the aunt…

…and Magic Pellet Aunt would cause mischief in Hogwarts with her nephew or niece…

…hiss, it seems quite interesting…