[{"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-26":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},1496200,1944,"Chapter 26: The Halloween Feast, a Different Hermione","starting-at-hogwarts-logging-into-elden-ring-chapter-26",26,"\u003Cp>Time flew by, and soon it was the last day of October.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over the past few weeks, Arthur had thoroughly explored Liurnia of the Lakes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slew the Glintstone Dragon guarding the Glintstone Key and entered the Academy of Raya Lucaria.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Radagon's Red Wolf had fallen before him—unexpectedly granting him an achievement upon its death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, his dilemma was whether to venture up to the Raya Lucaria Grand Library.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was where the \"Full Moon Queen,\" Rennala, lay in slumber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was none other than Ranni's mother—his would-be mother-in-law.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since Radagon abandoned her, Rennala had spent her days cradling the unhatched amber egg, lost in her sorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ranni had even placed an enchantment on the egg:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If anyone disturbed her mother's slumber, Rennala's battle-consciousness would awaken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words—if Arthur went up there, he'd have to fight his mother-in-law.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though given his strength, it wasn't clear who would end up beating whom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if he didn't, then Rennala's Great Rune of the Unborn would remain out of reach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, Arthur decided to clear Caria Manor first and ask Ranni's opinion later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, in the real world, Arthur had recently given Hermione several alchemical tools.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them was a protective necklace with an auto-trigger defense and a locator enchantment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He'd also handed her over a dozen second-generation magic grenades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to his improvements, each grenade was no bigger than a pigeon's egg, and once thrown, they would cling to an enemy before detonating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perfect for travel—or murder and plunder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn't forgotten the Halloween feast incident with the troll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the original story, Ron had upset Hermione, who then hid in the bathroom crying and ended up in danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But under Arthur's tutelage, Ron was now facing a fully upgraded Hermione.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With her vast knowledge of spells, none of the lower-year students could best her in a duel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And even if they did—well, congratulations, they'd have to deal with Arthur, who wielded Lands Between magic and was fiercely protective of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, Arthur worried. What if \"plot inertia,\" \"world correction,\" or simply \"fate\" pushed things back toward the original story?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, he gave Hermione a whole arsenal of alchemy tools.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She simply thought her cousin was worried for her safety and happily accepted them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That evening, the Great Hall had been decked out for Halloween.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Floating jack-o'-lanterns glowed above, flocks of bats swooped across the rafters, and the school ghosts drifted lazily between the tables.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Students feasted merrily on an even more lavish spread than usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the meal, the Weasley twins brought their newest products to Arthur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his backing, many items that wouldn't exist until years later were already on the market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Things like \"Quick-Escape Nosebleed Nougat\" or \"Auto-Ink Quills.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, the nougat had been banned—too many students abused it to skip class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The auto-ink quill never sold well either, since the ink output was too messy to be practical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But one product had become a hit: Ten-Second Pimple-B-Gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The name said it all, and for acne-prone young wizards, it was a blessing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Hermione had bought two bottles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, the twins offered Arthur a toffee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss, want to try our latest product?\" George said, offering no explanation of its effects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur swept it with his mental power and immediately understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You want to prank me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He unwrapped one, flicked it with a finger, and neatly popped it into George's mouth while he wasn't looking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>George gulped it down—only for his tongue to swell grotesquely, stretching over a meter long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was none other than the infamous Ton-Tongue Toffee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahahaha! George, I told you, you can't trick the boss!\" Fred howled with laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to be outdone, George snatched another piece and shoved it into Fred's mouth mid-laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>+1 long tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching his brothers, Ron burst into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The twins exchanged a glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One grabbed Ron, the other shoved a toffee down his throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>+2 long tongues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the commotion, they accidentally knocked over a jug of juice, splashing it across Hermione's robes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oops! Sorry!\" the three choruses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's fine, I'll just go wash it,\" Hermione said, rising from the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur, watching from the side, frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait. They're wizards. A little spill like that—one \"Scourgify\" and it's done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione had definitely mastered that charm within two months of school.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So why did she forget?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was it some force—plot correction? Narrative inertia? Fate—pulling things back to the original?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If so, he'd have to tread carefully. Twisting the story too far might trigger some kind of world reset.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A crash like that was not an option.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he brooded, the Great Hall doors burst open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Quirrell stumbled in, gasping in terror, rushing to Dumbledore's side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Troll… in the dungeons… thought you ought to know…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he collapsed in a faint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur frowned. What did he mean by \"thought you ought to know\"?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That Dumbledore already knew about the troll?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn't the troll supposed to be one of the Philosopher's Stone's guards?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Prefects, lead your houses back to their dormitories!\" Dumbledore's voice boomed through the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gryffindor, this way!\" Percy called, leading the students out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry and Ron hurried to Arthur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Arthur, Hermione's not here,\" Harry said anxiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know. Don't worry, I'll find her. You two get back to the dorm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He left them, cast a Disillusionment Charm, and followed the locator mark he'd placed on Hermione.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the second-floor girls' bathroom, Arthur chose not to reveal himself immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By now, Hermione knew plenty of spells—but she still had zero combat experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur wanted to test how she'd handle real danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't want to raise a pretty but useless flower vase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, \"danger\" was relative.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The protective necklace he'd given her bore an overpowered, all-encompassing Shield Charm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The troll could pound at it for half an hour and still not break through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, he could safely watch from the shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, Hermione had just finished scrubbing her robes when it struck her: I'm a witch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it, how did I forget 'Scourgify'? Wasted my dinner time with Arthur for nothing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She muttered as she drew her wand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Scourgify!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her robes were instantly clean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sniffing them, she nodded in satisfaction—until she wrinkled her nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait… what's that smell?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning, she saw the hulking troll blocking the doorway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was nearly as tall as the frame itself, green-skinned, hideous, clutching a massive wooden club, and caked in filth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahhh!!!\" Hermione shrieked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pitch nearly burst Arthur's eardrums outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good grief, is that just a natural ability of women?\" he muttered, rubbing his ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The troll clearly didn't like it either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It roared and swung its club down at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the critical moment, Hermione instinctively dodged to the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In her mind flashed the very first spell Arthur had taught her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Glintstone Pebble!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her wand flicked, and a strand of starlight shot out—thicker than an adult's arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It struck the troll right in the eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had its brain not been so tiny, the spell might have pierced straight through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Howling in pain, the troll staggered back, clutching its face and bellowing in rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wanted nothing more than to devour the little thing that dared hurt it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To read 30+ future chapters, head over to Patreon:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>patreon.com\u002FWhiteDevil7554\u003C\u002Fp>",1202,"2026-06-06T04:19:46.103Z",1,"novelbin.me","f777ac71afb4e4c7030754c8b40f5b7edd2b20cdf5282cfadde219ce3a795cf2","starting-at-hogwarts-logging-into-elden-ring-chapter-27","starting-at-hogwarts-logging-into-elden-ring-chapter-25",281,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-at-hogwarts-logging-into-elden-ring-cover.jpg"]