[{"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-219":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},1496343,1944,"Chapter 219: Moonlit Conversations of the Trio, and Wizarding Rock","starting-at-hogwarts-logging-into-elden-ring-chapter-219",219,"\u003Cp>What happened around Arthur was only a brief interlude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Yule Ball carried on regardless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the night reached its second half, Hogwarts even invited a famous wizarding band—the Weird Sisters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The band had eight members, and every single one of them had appeared on Chocolate Frog cards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Interestingly enough, despite the name Weird Sisters, there wasn't a single woman among them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even more interestingly, they were a rock band.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the wizarding world to embrace something that had only emerged in the Muggle world over the past few decades was, in itself, quite rare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the intense music surged through the hall, students moved with the rhythm, surrendering themselves to the revelry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, not everyone was fully immersed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Take Ron, for example.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the moment, his eyes were glued to Harry—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>or more accurately, to Harry's hand resting on Ginny's waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hidden sister-con was fully activated tonight. Ron's entire focus was on Harry and Ginny.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of his distraction, Ron had already stepped on Lavender's feet several times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lavender could only sigh helplessly and subtly put some distance between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not for the fact that she had a crush on Ron, any other girl would have dumped him on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Harry, he was thoroughly enjoying the dance with Ginny, completely unaware of Ron's murderous stare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur, however, noticed everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never cared much for the noisy chaos of the dance floor, and Hermione and Ranni felt the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After dancing for a while, the three of them withdrew from the center of the floor, settling down nearby to observe the crowd and grab something to eat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was then that Arthur caught sight of Ron stepping on Lavender's feet—again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Combined with Ron's constant fixation on Ginny, Arthur easily reached a conclusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron was a closet-grade siscon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shared this observation with Hermione, who immediately burst into giggles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether she was laughing at Ron trampling Lavender or at his sister-complex was hard to tell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the Weasley twins suddenly popped up from who-knows-where.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's so funny?\" they asked in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anything good? Share it with us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur raised an eyebrow and repeated what he'd just seen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The twins erupted into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They hadn't expected that Ron—who was usually at odds with Ginny at home—would have such a side to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This alone was enough material to mock Ron for an entire year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way,\" Arthur asked casually,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"aren't you two worried that Harry might take advantage of Ginny? Or, you know… have ideas about her?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was genuinely curious. Ginny was the Weasley family's precious treasure—normally they'd be extremely protective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Relax,\" George said confidently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We know Harry. He's not that kind of person.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If anything,\" Fred added with a grin,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"we'd actually like it if those two ended up together. Mum seems pretty fond of Harry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And Ginny's the smartest one in the family,\" George continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She won't let herself be taken advantage of. Boss, look closely—who do you think is leading right now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fred pointed toward the dance floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur followed his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry looked stiff and awkward, clearly nervous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ginny, on the other hand, was guiding him smoothly, controlling the rhythm of the dance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur chuckled and shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The twins might say Ginny was the smartest, but they themselves weren't far behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the very least, when it came to reading people, Ron couldn't hold a candle to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, he wouldn't still be staring at Harry like an idiot, completely oblivious to the fact that the girl dancing with him was secretly in love with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After exchanging a few words, the twins headed back into the dance floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were the type to party until the very last second—this kind of lively atmosphere was exactly their element.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur, however, had already had enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He led Hermione and Ranni out to enjoy the night air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the hall, a handful of couples lingered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some had stepped out to rest after dancing too much; others sought a quiet place to whisper sweet words to their loved ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur even spotted two boys huddled together in a secluded corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes, having too good eyesight really wasn't a blessing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of them stopped at an open balcony overlooking the venue, with a partial view into the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moon hung high in the sky, its pale glow washing over the land and reflecting off the snow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hogwarts looked as though it had been wrapped in silver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The noise from the ballroom below contrasted sharply with the serenity of the balcony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The trio savored the stillness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione leaned fully against Arthur, while Ranni rested lightly against him as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gazing into the distance, Hermione murmured,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I really wish moments like this could last forever.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ranni didn't speak, but she felt the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warmth of having the one she loved right beside her was intoxicating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur wrapped his arms around them both.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry. Even if moments like this pass, they'll stay with us forever—in our memories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, with our lifespans, we'll have plenty of time to create many more moments like this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both girls smiled sweetly in his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, they saw Madame Maxime storm out of the ballroom in a fury, with Hagrid chasing after her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately for him, Hagrid was too bulky—and his legs far shorter than hers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He failed to catch up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What happened to them? Weren't they inseparable just a moment ago?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who knows?\" Arthur shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Probably said something wrong. You know how biased the wizarding world is against giants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I've heard Madame Maxime really hates people bringing up her half-giant heritage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You mean… Hagrid mentioned it in front of her?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very likely,\" Arthur replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't get it. Such a small population, yet more nonsense than an entire country.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Discriminating against this, looking down on that—it's hard to like the wizarding world sometimes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If things stayed this way, she'd rather live among Muggles than remain here long-term.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur gently ruffled her hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you don't like it, then change it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Didn't you say you wanted to become Minister for Magic? When you do, fix everything you can't stand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought that it might be impossible never crossed his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With him around, even if Hermione wanted to rule the wizarding world, Arthur could put her on that throne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to that, changing a few deep-rooted problems was trivial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a few more years, once Hermione matured further, she wouldn't even need his help to suppress any opposition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione found his words convincing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she became Minister for Magic, she'd reshape the wizarding world into something she truly liked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ranni, however, had no interest in power at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, she wouldn't have dumped the entire Carian royal legacy onto her mother just to attend school with Arthur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What Ranni cared about was something else entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned to Hermione.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you become Minister, won't you be very busy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Probably,\" Hermione replied. \"Why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I promised my Lord that we'd travel the world after graduation,\" Ranni said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I hope you won't slow us down when the time comes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She'd considered the possibility that Hermione might become too busy to travel with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And knowing Arthur, he'd never abandon Hermione just to go off with her alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most likely outcome was Arthur staying behind to help Hermione achieve her ambitions—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>then traveling together as three.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was why Ranni raised the issue now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't want their plans delayed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione didn't answer immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, she turned to Arthur and asked with mock anger,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Travel the world? Cousin, why didn't you tell me about this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Were you planning to leave me behind?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur pinched her puffed-up cheek.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It was just an idea Ranni and I talked about casually. Nothing set in stone yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And we've still got years before graduation—I didn't think it was urgent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that he had no intention of excluding her, Hermione finally relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then smiled at Ranni.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's fine. We'll travel first, and I'll become Minister afterward.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ranni nodded. As long as it didn't interfere with her journey with her Lord, she was satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur offered no comment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as the two of them were happy, that was all that mattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None of the three placed much importance on the title of Minister for Magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To them, it was simply a position they could take whenever they wished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If an outsider heard this, they'd probably laugh at the trio for being delusional—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>talking about becoming Minister as if it were a trivial matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what happened after the laughter…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>was another story entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the very least, someone would be bedridden for half a year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Advance Chapters Available on Patreon\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>patreon.com\u002FWhiteDevil7554\u003C\u002Fp>",1458,"2026-06-06T04:19:46.381Z",1,"novelbin.me","a8a5c1fe139cc32d1cca9961270053e04b791e0c5957e455e6b11bdab6c66b88","starting-at-hogwarts-logging-into-elden-ring-chapter-220","starting-at-hogwarts-logging-into-elden-ring-chapter-218",281,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-at-hogwarts-logging-into-elden-ring-cover.jpg"]