Chapter 88: A Few Things About Returning to School

After returning to the castle, John and the others separated from Titus and returned to the dormitory to put down their luggage first.

Ryan and Ethan wanted to rest in the dormitory and wait until the banquet started before going out.

While John, because he had things to do, left alone after putting down his luggage.

He went to find Professor McGonagall, Professor Flitwick, and Professor Lupin respectively.

Finding Professor McGonagall was to submit the holiday homework she left for him.

Finding Professor Flitwick was to confirm when their passionate sparring every morning would start.

Finding Professor Lupin was to ask when he would have time to teach him the Patronus Charm.

Finally, it was confirmed that morning exercise would continue starting tomorrow.

The Patronus Charm would be learned when the weekend arrived.

It seems another fulfilling semester can be spent.

After he finished finding the three professors, he went directly to the Great Hall and sat down.

Because the time for the banquet was also approaching, and he was too lazy to return to the dormitory.

So he took the book brought from Titus's home and sat at the Eagle House long table, reading with relish.

At this time, Hermione, who hadn't been seen for more than half a month, came over.

"Hey, John."

Hermione came to John's side with a smile, holding Big Orange.

"Hi, Sister Hermione, and Big Orange."

John responded with a smile, Big Orange meowed at him, and Hermione sat directly beside John.

"I saw you guys entering the platform on the train this morning, and Sirius even came to chat with you, right?"

Hearing Hermione's words, John nodded.

"Yeah, so you were on the train at that time, no wonder I didn't find you on the platform today."

Hermione heard this, her eyebrows curved, clearly very happy that John wanted to find her, but she continued to say.

"Unhuh, speaking of which, Sirius being cleared also has a share of your credit."

"Heard he inherited the Black family's legacy because of this, maybe you can take the opportunity to ask him for a lion's share."

Hearing Hermione's words, John immediately became spirited and asked excitedly.

"Really!? Then can I ask him for half of the legacy?"

"......"

Regarding this, Hermione was somewhat speechless.

I just told you to ask for a lion's share, I didn't tell you to swallow an elephant...

"Alright, no more joking, let's talk about business."

Hermione shook her head helplessly, turning to look at John with a serious face.

"After the banquet later, you accompany me to Hagrid's place."

"Hm? What happened to Professor Hagrid?"

Facing Hermione's sudden invitation, John asked strangely.

"Buckbeak is back from the trial, so I plan to go find Hagrid and ask about the specific situation now."

After hearing Hermione's words, John also remembered Buckbeak's matter.

Heard before that Buckbeak was sent to trial, but later there was no news.

Now that it's back, does it mean it's okay?

However, Hermione indicated that it was not yet certain.

Because the result of Buckbeak's trial was not immediately announced.

Now it's just letting Buckbeak come back and continue to be locked up, waiting for the announcement of the trial result before making plans.

So she wanted to go find Hagrid and ask about the specific situation, why there was no result yet.

Soon, John also agreed to Hermione's invitation, promising to accompany her to find Hagrid.

Now Hermione finally had time to pay attention to the book John was reading.

"What book is this?"

Hermione leaned to John's side, poking her head to look at the content in this book.

"Oh, it's a very rare Transfiguration magic book, Titus's dad lent it to me, the content on it is very interesting."

"It says that when practicing Transfiguration, you can imagine the coexistence of two objects at the same time, and then directly transform into the failed case."

"For example, transforming a turtle into a book, I deliberately transform into a book with a turtle head, which can both exercise imagination and learn the reasons for failure."

John shared the content of this book with Hermione excitedly.

And Hermione was shocked listening to John's heaven-defying statement.

Let's just say, is there a possibility.

The coexistence of two objects you mentioned is actually more difficult than transforming into a single form?

Imagining the coexistence of two objects at the same time can indeed increase a wizard's imagination and control.

Especially the coexistence of dead and living objects.

If you can really learn this kind of transformation, then single transformation is definitely not a problem.

But it is precisely because of the difficulty and specialty of this learning method that it is excluded from basic textbooks.

For beginners, this method not only cannot help them learn Transfiguration well, but will instead block them outside the door.

Even if you learn Transfiguration through this method, it may cause habitual influence.

Leading to the future casting of Transfiguration, always habitually adding some strange little things.

In short, it's not something a little wizard like John should read.

"I think I have to go find Professor McGonagall to react, must strengthen some of your basic common sense..."

Hermione was silent for a long time, finally rubbing her temples with a headache.

"Ah?"

John paused, clearly not knowing the misunderstanding he had.

Afterwards, Hermione helplessly gave John a temporary make-up lesson.

Based on the content of the book, Hermione chatted with him about the feasibility and danger of the content.

The two sat together and talked for a long time, their bodies unconsciously leaning together.

But they didn't seem to feel anything wrong, maybe they were used to it?

Just like this until the banquet was about to start, Hermione returned to her Lion House table.

And after listening to Hermione's words, John also understood her meaning.

In short, it's easy to learn wrong now.

After his Transfiguration is completed, he can consider using the method above to further strengthen it.

Sure enough, when an educational book becomes very rare, there must be a reason...

The banquet passed very peacefully.

When it ended, John arrived at the entrance of the Great Hall as promised.

Hermione was already waiting there.

The two said a few words simply, then accompanied each other out of the castle and walked towards Hagrid's hut.

After passing the corridor bridge, they could see the lights of Hagrid's hut from afar.

Through the light of the hut, one could barely see the winged beast Buckbeak still locked in the pumpkin patch outside the hut.

"Hagrid!"

When they arrived outside the hut, Hermione shouted at the hut first.

Hagrid inside heard the call and walked to the window to look at the two outside.

"Oh, it's you two."

After Hagrid saw who it was, he opened the door and invited them into the hut.

"Aren't you guys just back at school today? Why did you come so soon."

After they entered, Hagrid asked strangely.

"Of course it's because of Buckbeak's matter. Is there any news now?"

Hermione asked straight to the point.

"... Hmm, currently only a little, but it's not good news..."

Hagrid sat down somewhat disappointedly, rubbing the gray feather in his hand.

"Originally, through your defense statement and the biological habit experiment on the spot, everything was developing very smoothly, and most of the jury supported Buckbeak's innocence or minor crime."

"It could even have given a verdict on the spot, but the presiding judge suddenly said something about the matter being of great importance and needed to be discussed again."

"Let me bring Buckbeak back first, and will notify us when the result comes out later."

Hagrid slowly recounted what happened in the trial court, making Hermione frown.

The problem clearly appeared in that presiding judge.

"Later, Arthur told me a piece of news. That day he saw Lucius appear at the Ministry of Magic and meet privately with that presiding judge to discuss something..."

Hearing this, Hermione suddenly realized, immediately knowing who was playing tricks, and gritted her teeth.

While John was scratching his head, who is Arthur? And who is Lucius? ===== CHAPTER 89 =====