[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-starting-at-hogwarts-logging-into-elden-ring":3,"chapter-starting-at-hogwarts-logging-into-elden-ring-starting-at-hogwarts-logging-into-elden-ring-chapter-154":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Starting at Hogwarts, Logging into Elden Ring",{"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},1496378,1944,"Chapter 154: Book-Loving Hermione, Snape Meets Lily","starting-at-hogwarts-logging-into-elden-ring-chapter-154",154,"\u003Cp>Sirius and Lupin had already recovered from their shock, and without exchanging a word, the two of them chose not to interrupt Harry and Lily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Hermione—she had always been easily moved. While she was happy for Harry, her nose still stung slightly, and in the end, she simply stepped forward and hugged Arthur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long while, it was Lily who loosened her embrace first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, Harry. Everyone's watching.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She led Harry over to Arthur, then bowed deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you—for allowing my child and me to be reunited.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur quickly helped her up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There's no need for that. Harry being able to summon you was entirely his own fortune.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But if you hadn't given him this opportunity, we never would've met again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's enough gratitude. Harry and I are friends—friends don't stand on ceremony. You should go catch up with your old friends instead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then turned to Sirius.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The books I asked for—are they ready?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course,\" Sirius replied. \"I've had a full copy of the Black family's collection made. It's all in the study. Oh, right—Kreacher!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kreacher appeared in front of Sirius at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What does the foolish eldest young master want Kreacher to do now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kreacher, take Arthur to the study and let him collect the copied books. Also—from today onward, you belong to Arthur.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sirius couldn't be bothered to argue with Kreacher. Right now, all he wanted was to properly talk with Lily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Kreacher heard this, a trace of reluctance flashed through his eyes. After all, he had served the Black family for most of his life—it was impossible to say he felt nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet soon after, a hint of joy surfaced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His new master would be Arthur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From their brief interactions, Kreacher could clearly feel Arthur's respect toward him. Powerful, polite, and fair—Kreacher held a good impression of this wizard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For once, Kreacher didn't spit venom at Sirius. Instead, he bowed deeply, then led Arthur toward the study.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione didn't stay behind either. She followed Arthur into the study.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment she saw the Black family's extensive collection, her eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She truly loved books.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rare volumes Arthur had brought back from the Malfoy family had already been read through by her more than once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Arthur had prepared a dedicated study for her inside the Zen Garden, placing all of his collected books there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From then on, whenever she had free time, Hermione would bury herself inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes, she even made use of the time dilation within the Zen Garden—finishing an entire book there in a short span, then freeing up time to attend Professor McGonagall's private lessons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since taking Hermione as her apprentice, McGonagall had been giving her special guidance every few days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur didn't stop her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, he did the same thing himself at times. As long as there were magic crystals, the minor lifespan expenditure could easily be replenished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, Hermione's time consumption was very real.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recently, she'd been growing noticeably faster—she was already close to catching up to Ranni in height.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That, in fact, was one of the reasons Ranni preferred staying inside the Zen Garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She absolutely could not tolerate being overtaken in height by a little witch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a divine being, her growth rate was closely tied to her strength—and painfully slow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So she remained inside the Zen Garden, constantly improving herself to accelerate her development.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Hermione eagerly pick up a book, Arthur tapped her lightly on the head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's enough. Once I've collected everything, we'll go home and read at our leisure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione nodded obediently and put the book down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, does Kreacher need to help?\" Kreacher asked from the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need. I can handle it myself. Oh—and from now on, just call me Young Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Young Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a wave of his hand, Arthur stored all the books into his system space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sight left Kreacher quietly astonished. Once again, he marveled at the strength of his new master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After everything was packed away, Arthur and Hermione returned to the living room to say their goodbyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Won't you stay for a meal?\" Harry asked reluctantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No,\" Arthur replied. \"You still have plenty to talk about. We won't disturb you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Staying longer would only mean listening to old stories—something Arthur had little interest in. As for Hermione, she was far more eager to read the newly acquired books.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright then. Be careful on the way back,\" Harry said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Relax. We won't need to walk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a snap of his fingers, Arthur Apparated away with Hermione.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching this, Harry couldn't help but feel envious. He turned to Lupin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Professor… I want to learn that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lupin shot him a look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lily laughed softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Harry, Apparition isn't a simple spell. One mistake, and you risk splinching—part of your body arrives at the destination, while the rest stays behind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry imagined himself being left in pieces and shuddered violently, instantly abandoning the idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Better to focus on Transfiguration for now—and work toward becoming an Animagus first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Arthur left, Harry continued telling Lily about the years he'd lived through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She listened with a heart full of both pain and pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pain—for all the suffering her child had endured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pride—for how he had grown strong and kind even without parents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, when Arthur returned home, he happened to see Snape next door, accompanying his daughter in the garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Lillian had already learned how to crawl. Snape had placed her on the soft grass, watching quietly as she moved about, a rare smile on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur paused, suddenly curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What expression would Snape make if he saw Lily?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't know it yet—but that curiosity would be answered the very next day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The following morning, Harry arrived at Arthur's home—with Lily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before they even went inside, Lily looked at the house and sighed softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's hard to imagine that such a powerful wizard lives in such an ordinary Muggle neighborhood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The day before, Lily had asked about Arthur, and Harry had told her some of his deeds. She'd been amazed—she never expected a wizard Harry's age to be so formidable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Out of gratitude, she had decided to visit in person and thank him properly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I actually think it's nice,\" Harry said. \"A family living together—warm and lively.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lily heard the trace of envy in his voice and pulled him into her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need to envy them. From now on, you have your mother with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Snape—next door—heard Harry's voice and curiously opened a window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he saw the ghost standing beside Harry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A face he knew all too well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One he saw every day—on someone who resembled her by nearly eighty percent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"L–Lily?!\" Snape exclaimed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lily turned her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Snape? Why are you here?\" she asked in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry hadn't mentioned this at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I live here,\" Snape replied stiffly. \"But you—what exactly is your current state?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Lily was about to answer, Arthur opened the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why don't we talk inside?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had sensed their arrival long ago. What he hadn't expected was Snape's sudden appearance—and that the three of them would start chatting right outside his front door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside Arthur's living room, after hearing Arthur explain the summoning runes, Snape felt a fleeting pang of regret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe I should've chosen the ghost-summoning runes back then…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only fleeting, though.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His relationship with Leah was good now, and he already had Lillian. While traces of Lily still lingered in his heart, he had long since let go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His reaction earlier had been surprise—not longing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Harry was explaining to Lily why Snape lived here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lily hadn't expected her childhood friend—who once followed Voldemort—to become the Head of Slytherin after his fall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had always known of Snape's feelings for her, but their ideals had diverged too greatly. In the end, she had chosen James.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, knowing that Snape had settled down and built a family, she was genuinely happy for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though she did find it… strange that his wife resembled her so closely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, after some conversation, Lily and Leah hit it off surprisingly well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, they were chatting like close sisters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry watched, puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Weren't we here to thank Arthur?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How did Mum end up chatting with Professor Snape's wife instead?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such was the mystery of women's friendships.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur understood this all too well—after all, Mrs. Granger and Leah had been the same way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the situation, Arthur simply pulled Harry and Snape aside and started playing billiards with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To read 90+ future chapters, head over to Patreon:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>patreon.com\u002FWhiteDevil7554\u003C\u002Fp>",1431,"2026-06-06T04:19:46.381Z",1,"novelbin.me","a9e9b888a5f3a934a8add278cf63dcd57e0fb5b6152e7ebceb961dfe41240bb5","starting-at-hogwarts-logging-into-elden-ring-chapter-155","starting-at-hogwarts-logging-into-elden-ring-chapter-153",281,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-at-hogwarts-logging-into-elden-ring-cover.jpg"]