[{"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-65":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},1496239,1944,"Chapter 65: Hermione’s Thoughts and the Great Love of a Mother","starting-at-hogwarts-logging-into-elden-ring-chapter-65",65,"\u003Cp>Hermione was furious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had clearly come first—so why had things turned out like this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She watched as Ranni gave Arthur just a tiny hint that the food wasn't enough, and he immediately got up to return to the kitchen and add more dishes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione ground her teeth in anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whenever she asked her cousin for something, she had to cajole and wheedle for ages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why was it that this girl only needed a glance for him to move?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Arthur had known what was going through Hermione's head, he would've found it hilarious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For one, he studied alchemy, not copper refining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And even if he did enjoy \"raising\" something, he wouldn't develop any unusual feelings for a little girl barely into her teens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At most, he simply regarded Hermione as a beloved little sister.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What tempted him was the Hermione of the future—not this young witch whose worldview was still unformed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both he and Ranni possessed mature souls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their feelings were mutual—he was her king, and he treated her like his princess. Naturally, he would pour more of his heart into her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Hermione, what he felt was more like a brother's doting affection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Any other kind of emotion would have to wait until she had grown up, until her values had matured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Arthur didn't realize that he had already planted a seed in the young witch's heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In time, it would grow into a towering tree, blooming and bearing fruit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, a first love is often the most unforgettable one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After dinner, Mrs. Granger came into Hermione's room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sweetheart, why are you sulking?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was obvious that she, too, had noticed Hermione's strange behavior at the dinner table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's all because of Ranni. Normally, I have to beg Cousin for ages before he reluctantly agrees to cook for me. But the moment she shows up, he jumps at her every request, spoiling her endlessly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione grumbled, clearly unhappy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As someone who had lived through it herself, Mrs. Granger quickly pieced together her daughter's feelings from her words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But instead of trying to console her, she asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you thought about this? Ranni is Arthur's fiancée. Of course he's supposed to do those things for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And besides, she just arrived today. Strictly speaking, she's our guest. Naturally, we should be treating her well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione froze, realizing her mother's words made sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So why was she still so angry?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs. Granger smiled knowingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perhaps you're just afraid that Ranni will take away the way your cousin spoils you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione understood instantly, then fell into disappointment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mum, am I a bad girl? My cousin already has a fiancée, but I still like him. I still want more of his attention.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her confession made Mrs. Granger burst into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha! You're still so young. Do you even know what 'liking' means? There are many different kinds of liking. But whichever it is, it's still too early for you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You're only twelve—you have plenty of time to think about this later. For now, just do as I say: treat your cousin the way you always have. You'll see, he won't treat you any differently than before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione nodded, no longer tangled up in those thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mum, I want to sleep with you tonight,\" she said, uncharacteristically coquettish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course. Tonight, I'll sleep with my darling daughter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs. Granger held her close, listening as Hermione chatted away about all the amusing things that had happened during her first year at Hogwarts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes grew thoughtful, her mind turning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione herself hadn't noticed—but in almost every story she told, Arthur's figure appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs. Granger noticed it very clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She adored Arthur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the very first time they met, she had sensed the mature air about him that didn't match his age. His polite, well-mannered behavior had left her with an excellent impression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, he had even satisfied the fantasy she once had of raising a son.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing him get along so well with Hermione brought her genuine comfort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had even teased her husband that perhaps their \"little cabbage\" would be eaten from within the family, sparing them from worrying about pigs from outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then Arthur's fiancée suddenly appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it was obvious—he liked her very much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs. Granger had noticed the way Arthur looked at Ranni over dinner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the exact same gaze her husband had once given her when they were young and in love.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before speaking with Hermione, Mrs. Granger had thought about persuading her to let go of her feelings early.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But knowing Arthur as she did, she realized that was nearly impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His brilliance was something she and her husband both saw clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention his \"Zen Garden.\" That alone could bring him enormous achievements, whether in the wizarding world or the Muggle world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that was aside from the fact that before even attending Hogwarts, he could already create magic independently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Arthur: Sorry, I'm running on cheat codes.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur's excellence had already carved a permanent impression in Hermione's heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And she still had six years to study alongside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Six years during which he would only grow more dazzling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every boy Hermione met in the future, she would unconsciously compare to Arthur—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and none of them would measure up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To Mrs. Granger, it was only a matter of time before Hermione fell in love with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All she could do was delay that day for as long as possible—at least until Hermione's worldview had matured and she could understand her own feelings clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that time, whatever choice Hermione made, Mrs. Granger would support her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because that was her love for her daughter—the deep, unwavering love of a mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Arthur and Ranni were also talking about Hermione.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In one corner of the Zen Garden—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur had reshaped the space into a warm, cozy room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flow of time here had been adjusted to match the outside world, one to one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he had even granted Ranni the authority to enter and leave freely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the home he had prepared for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ranni sat on a tall stool, enjoying the loft, overlooking the feeling it gave her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in her wizard's tower, she used to pile up four books on her chair just to sit higher when speaking with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was one of her little quirks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My king,\" she said, \"you seem like quite the greedy man.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? And why do you say that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur was curious why she suddenly brought it up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That little witch called Hermione—you intend to draw her into your fold, don't you? And yet, you already have me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cough, cough—don't misunderstand. I have no interest in little girls.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ranni glanced down at her own body, then flicked her eyes back at him—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>as if to say: Does that sound convincing coming from you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm serious! Even if I did have such thoughts, it would only be after she's grown up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hastily explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph. So my king really is too greedy. Already imagining what she'll be like in the future, are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur was struck speechless—because what she said was true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, inspiration struck, and a line of romantic words slipped out:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No matter how many stars there are in the night sky—you will always be my one and only dark moon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sudden declaration left Ranni completely flustered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that her body had been restored, her emotions were far richer than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was utterly different from the days when her soul had been bound to a puppet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, what she felt for Arthur was more of a destined certainty—an instinct that told her to serve him as her king.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But with her flesh restored, she could now feel shyness, and the sweetness of liking someone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blushing, she quickly changed the subject, drawing him into talk about their pasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And so, the two of them spent a warm, gentle night together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What? Sleeping?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please—one was a transcendent human, the other practically a divine being. Staying up all night was hardly a problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, two other people also didn't sleep: Mr. Granger, and that old bee Dumbledore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Granger, because his wife had gone to comfort Hermione—and never returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving him alone with only his pillow for company.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Dumbledore, his insomnia was pure paranoia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After receiving Snape's report, he had grown immensely curious about the \"ancient Eastern family\" Arthur described.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But no matter how many channels he used, he couldn't find a single useful clue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, troubled, he tried to dig into Ranni instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then he realized—Snape's letter hadn't even mentioned Ranni's surname.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how hard he racked his brains, he would never guess the truth:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>that Ranni and her siblings all bore the Radagon family name—the \"La.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Visit my patreon for more chapters\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Advance 30+ Chapters Available\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>patreon.com\u002FWhiteDevil7554\u003C\u002Fp>",1471,"2026-06-06T04:19:46.381Z",1,"novelbin.me","3f52da86ff74f01d54d5fa202eabd346a585adcea882df481cea80dd30b5b702","starting-at-hogwarts-logging-into-elden-ring-chapter-66","starting-at-hogwarts-logging-into-elden-ring-chapter-64",281,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-at-hogwarts-logging-into-elden-ring-cover.jpg"]