Chapter 432

Eeya eeya!

In John and Hermione's home, Yueer lay in the baby crib, waving tiny fists, unhappily babbling "eeya eeya" at the circle of heads watching her.

"Is this really Yueer?"

"How amazing, she actually became a baby."

This circle of onlookers were naturally John's friends, including Titus and two others, Harry and a few others, as well as Draco and Astoria.

Today it's rare to have everyone invited over, just to get reacquainted with Yueer.

Yueer's physical condition is also very healthy, even excessively healthy.

After all, she now is a special existence bearing unicorn blood and part of the Magic Stone's power.

So the parents can rest assured leaving Yueer temporarily in the care of the two.

"Come on, Yueer, look here, suck-suck-suck~"

Smack!

Titus had just made the sucking sound twice when John slapped him on the back of the head.

"No, you're treating it like teasing a dog?"

Titus rubbed the back of his head, feeling wronged, and muttered: "How should I tease then?"

"That's obviously, nee-nee-nee~"

Smack!

Another slap, but this time Hermione slapped John on the back of the head.

"Even teasing like a cat won't work!"

"Yueer just got smaller, she didn't really become a baby; we can talk and she'll understand, right?"

"Alright, once you've had enough looking, disperse."

"If you don't stop circling, Yueer will be unhappy, right?"

Hermione waved her hand to disperse the onlookers, and indeed Yueer's expression immediately relaxed, her little hands no longer waving.

Only Hermione, Ginny, and Astoria remained at the side, laughing as they teased Yueer.

Yueer also responded with "eeya eeya" to those sisters.

"Although we were mentally prepared, seeing that Yueer, who once caused trouble all over Hogwarts, now turned into a baby is still quite a shock."

Harry remarked, looking at Yueer lying in the baby crib, his eyes full of wonder.

"Indeed, she even deducted a few points from Slytherin for us."

Ron beside them nodded in agreement.

Hearing that, several people couldn't help but laugh.

It's rare for everyone to gather, so naturally they won't all crowd around Yueer.

John led the boys to sit in the backyard, while the girls took Yueer to the living room sofa, teasing her while chatting.

"Wow, John, you're quite good at managing life, making the backyard so beautiful."

Draco looked at John's backyard and couldn't help but praise it.

Neatly trimmed lawn, two rows of flowers of different colors that complement each other.

In the corner stands a large tree shading one-third of the backyard, under its shade are several wicker chairs and a small round table.

On the other corner is a semi-enclosed arbor, vines twining over it, bearing some light purple flowers that sway gently in the breeze.

Inside the arbor are several comfortable lounge chairs, with a low table in the middle.

In the center is a relatively open lawn where people can move freely.

The whole backyard has natural vitality and a sense of meticulous order, making one relax upon entering.

"Hehe, nice, right~"

John stood there proudly with his hands on his hips.

Although the backyard isn't large, he has managed it to be full of life.

All of this is gardening knowledge he learned from Old Nicolas during his stay at Nicolas Flamel's hermitage.

He's lived over six hundred years, and when it comes to living well, no one can compare to him.

When he first saw that old man's garden, he already thought of creating such a backyard for his and Hermione's home.

So he's been carefully maintaining it for these months, and finally has the current result.

John greeted everyone to sit down while bringing out tea snacks and chilled fruit juice from inside.

Sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting dappled shadows; people either sat on the wicker chairs or leaned on the arbor's lounge chairs, sipping chilled juice while chatting about recent events.

"Here, take a look, this is the letter Neville sent back last time."

"It also has a photo of him and Luna taken in the Brazilian rainforest."

At this moment Harry took out a letter and shared it with John and the others.

Neville and Luna traveled together, and this is the postcard they specially sent back.

Titus and the others gathered around, looking at the photo where Neville and Luna stand before a dense rainforest, behind them towering trees and entwining vines.

Neville has gotten quite tanned, his smile bright, while Luna wears a hat woven from local plants, her eyes as dreamy and bright as ever.

"Hahaha, Senior Neville looks like that, quite manly."

Looking at Neville in the photo, Ethan immediately laughed and said.

Among the four of them, Ethan and Neville have the best relationship.

"That's right, they've been traveling together for almost a month."

"During this time, it's been Neville taking care of Luna."

Ron obviously had already read the letter, so he didn't need to come over to join the conversation.

Hmph, it's all thanks to me—I gave them the chance to travel together.

Titus beside them shook his head smugly, his face showing a bit of self-congratulation.

Nobody objected, after all it was indeed Titus who had suggested letting Neville and Luna travel together.

How nice, they must be having a great time," Ryan said enviously.

Hearing Ryan's words, John seemed to recall something.

By the way, didn't we say we'd go traveling after graduation?

Then we can go out and have fun too.

Hearing John's words, the three of them immediately recalled a previous joke they'd made.

Are we really going?" Ryan asked, his tone full of anticipation.

Yeah, anyway, after we graduate it doesn't seem like we have to rush off to become beasts of burden.

John nodded and said.

But that comment made Harry and Ron a bit embarrassed.

What beasts of burden? I feel you're slighting us," came the dissatisfied voices of Harry and Ron.

No, no, don't talk nonsense.

John outright denied it three times.

But just as he finished speaking, Draco laughed and mocked.

Exactly—right after graduation, without even resting, the Ministry of Magic throws out an olive branch, and they rush off to become beasts of burden.

Hermione at least stayed to play with John for a month before leaving, but you two signed up the very next day.

Draco took a sip of his juice and mercilessly mocked the two of them.

Hey, we call this being proactive!" Ron objected indignantly.

Watching them argue, John paid no mind and went straight to discussing the graduation trip plan with his brothers.

They were all excited, chattering about where they wanted to go.

But Titus asked a crucial question: "Do we have enough funds?"

What funds?" John asked back.

Food, lodging, travel expenses?" Titus confirmed again.

Ah, why not just bring a big thunderproof tent, sleep wherever we go, and if we're hungry just grab some local game?

... We're going on a trip, not surviving in the wilderness...

Ah, it doesn't matter.

John waved his hand, looking completely unbothered.

Besides, he really isn't short on funds.

The main thing is to have fun.

Being so confidently persuaded by John, they stopped worrying about the issue.

But then another problem came up.

But John, you're married now—would it be appropriate for you to just go out with us like that?