[{"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-173":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},1496397,1944,"Chapter 173: — An Open-Minded Mrs. Granger, and Ranni’s Way of Loving","starting-at-hogwarts-logging-into-elden-ring-chapter-173",173,"\u003Cp>Arthur had used mental communication with the Grangers before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And after Hermione mastered externalized mental power, she would occasionally use it to communicate with her parents as well—mostly to save time and effort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Mr. and Mrs. Granger were already quite familiar with this method of communication.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Arthur connected his mental power to theirs, he heard Mr. Granger's deliberately stern voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brat, you've got some nerve setting your sights on my daughter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur gave an awkward smile and wisely chose not to reply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was he supposed to say—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your daughter is the one who set her sights on me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure, he had his own thoughts as well, but he'd planned to wait until Hermione was an adult before doing anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who knew the little witch would fall on her own first?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, Mrs. Granger came to his rescue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She shot her husband a glare and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's enough. You're a grown man—bullying a child, aren't you embarrassed?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Granger immediately dropped his stern act.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The family hierarchy was instantly clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs. Granger then turned to Arthur and spoke gently:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Arthur, Hermione is my daughter. I know her very well. Once she sets her heart on something, she'll charge forward without hesitation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now she's chosen you—and you're so outstanding. I know she won't be able to leave you for the rest of her life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So I'm asking you, please take good care of her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur was genuinely startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Y-You're not against it?\" he asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I already have a fiancée.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs. Granger rolled her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And what good would opposing it do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if I forced you apart and kicked you out of the house, do you really think we could keep Hermione here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With her current abilities, do you believe she wouldn't run away with you without a second thought?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur thought about it for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…With Hermione's personality, that really was possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs. Granger continued calmly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides, you possess magic, and even something like the Philosopher's Stone—an item that grants immortality.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mundane social rules simply don't bind you anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Outstanding men are never lacking in women. Even if you don't want it, there will be more and more around you in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All I hope is that you treat Hermione well and never neglect her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur was deeply moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mother-in-law this open-minded actually exists?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He answered solemnly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry, Auntie. I swear I'll take good care of Hermione.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs. Granger nodded in satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, there was another reason she felt at ease entrusting Hermione to Arthur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew him—inside and out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over the past few years, she had watched him closely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mature. Responsible. Reliable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Able to cook, considerate at home, and more doting toward Hermione than even she herself was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frankly, he practically spoiled the girl rotten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was no wonder Hermione fell so quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was why Mrs. Granger felt so reassured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh—right~\" she suddenly added, as if remembering something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at Arthur meaningfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You and Hermione are still young. There are some things that should wait until you're adults.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The implication was unmistakable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur understood perfectly and nodded helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did he really look like some impatient lecher?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, Hermione was still so young—he couldn't bring himself to do anything even if he wanted to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was an alchemist, not a degenerate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a true raising-game player, the fruit was only meant to be harvested once it was fully ripe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Hisoka the fruit farmer greatly approves of this statement and gives a like.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fearing Mrs. Granger might continue down this dangerous topic, Arthur hurriedly changed the subject.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Um—Auntie, should we tell Hermione about this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs. Granger thought for a moment, then decisively shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll handle that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Usually, when she scolded Hermione even a little, the girl would hide behind Arthur for protection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Arthur constantly indulging her, Hermione had grown rather bold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she found out her parents had already approved the relationship, her tail would probably stick straight up into the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that she finally had leverage over her daughter, Mrs. Granger had no intention of wasting it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur didn't know exactly what she was planning, but judging by that mischievous smile—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione was about to suffer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mental communication occurred at the speed of thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though they'd spoken at length, only a few seconds passed in reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione had no idea that such an important exchange had just taken place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem. Hermione, I think we need to talk,\" Mrs. Granger said sternly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur felt the little witch stiffen in his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione climbed down and turned—only to see her mother staring at her coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs. Granger walked toward her bedroom, tilted her chin slightly, and motioned for Hermione to follow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione cast a desperate, pleading look at Arthur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur knew this was Mrs. Granger deliberately keeping her daughter in check.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he could only pretend not to see her plea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, he secretly sent a mental message:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Auntie, don't go too far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs. Granger rolled her eyes where Hermione couldn't see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Already feeling sorry for your little girlfriend?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she looked at Hermione again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you still standing there? Come on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione, seeing Arthur ignore her entirely, could only lower her head guiltily and follow her mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur sighed inwardly, then turned and walked into the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew that once Hermione came out, she'd definitely settle accounts with him for abandoning her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he decided to personally cook her favorite dishes—to shut her mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time the food was almost ready, Hermione finally emerged from Mrs. Granger's room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She let out a long sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The process had been nerve-wracking, but the outcome was good—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>her mother had agreed to her relationship with Arthur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next second, Hermione pounced toward Arthur, who was still cooking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stupid cousin! You actually teamed up with Mom to scare me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She started pounding his chest with her little fists—without much force, of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn't team up with Auntie,\" Arthur protested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At most, I just ignored your look earlier.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't care! You're still bad!\" Hermione huffed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine, fine, I'm bad,\" Arthur sighed theatrically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Such a pity. I even made someone her favorite crispy shrimp balls. Guess in her eyes I'm just a bad guy now. Ah… love is gone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked into the pan—golden shrimp balls frying away, some already placed aside to drain the oil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she glanced at the other dishes, all of them her favorites.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tiny bit of grievance instantly vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're the little glutton!\" she snorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she grabbed a freshly fried shrimp ball and stuffed it into her mouth—burning herself but refusing to spit it out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur laughed and patted her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, take these dishes out first. Dinner will be ready once this one's done.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione nodded obediently and carried the dishes out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it was time to eat, Arthur didn't forget to bring Ranni out of the Zen Garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the dinner table, Ranni immediately sensed a subtle change in the relationship between Arthur and Hermione.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Never underestimate a woman's intuition in such matters—it was practically a natural talent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Ranni didn't say anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had expected this outcome long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew just how outstanding her King was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a girl as inexperienced as Hermione to hold out for three whole years before completely falling—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That alone exceeded Ranni's expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when Hermione mentioned last night's operation, Ranni's mood instantly darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur had gone on an operation…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and hadn't brought her along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That made her slightly unhappy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She fixed Arthur with those beautiful eyes, her meaning unmistakable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur noticed it immediately and could only smile bitterly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keeping everyone satisfied really isn't easy…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So that very night, Arthur took Ranni on a trip to Gringotts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The purpose was simple—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>to let her see the vaults, look at the dragons guarding them, and incidentally retrieve Hufflepuff's Cup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, Ranni had little interest in Gringotts' vaults or dragons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur already had a vault in the Zen Garden, filled with massive amounts of gold generated by calendula.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for wizarding dragons—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>they were nowhere near as beautiful as Ifrit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Ranni was still very satisfied with this outing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What she wanted wasn't the destination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Arthur's attitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What Hermione had—she had to have.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What Hermione didn't have—she wanted as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a princess of the Carian royal family, Ranni had always been strong-willed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only by Arthur's side did she restrain herself and reveal her gentler side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn't act cute like Hermione.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, she expressed her displeasure in her own way—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>considerate, restrained, and never making things difficult for Arthur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like at the dinner table earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was unhappy that Arthur hadn't brought her to the Ministry,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>yet she didn't say anything that would embarrass him in front of everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She simply conveyed her dissatisfaction—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>with a single look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To read 90+ future chapters, head over to Patreon:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>patreon.com\u002FWhiteDevil7554\u003C\u002Fp>",1483,"2026-06-06T04:19:46.381Z",1,"novelbin.me","d11d30bf12239f3d6a8c46cfc0677f61891613ab2259289a29c69d5b76605a2e","starting-at-hogwarts-logging-into-elden-ring-chapter-174","starting-at-hogwarts-logging-into-elden-ring-chapter-172",281,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-at-hogwarts-logging-into-elden-ring-cover.jpg"]