The Bard at Hogwarts

Near noon, Ino left the principal's office.

Although the chat was pleasant, and even Dumbledore still had some unfinished business, he had to leave.

This is not only to adhere to the daily nap biological clock, but also because of the busy schedule in the afternoon. Transfiguration class from three to five, followed by Transfiguration Club at seven in the evening.

With such a tight arrangement, it is difficult to maintain energy without adequate naps.

Especially the Transfiguration Club.

Today's daily classes are no longer able to help him, so only Professor McGonagall's bi-monthly private club can absorb useful knowledge.

To be honest, in this regard, he admired the education at Hogwarts.

A high-quality small class with three or four people, and tutoring by elite dean-level professors, if it were to be placed in the Muggle world, it would cost at least several hundred pounds at a time.

However, such an act of almost selfless dedication without asking for anything in return.

Professor McGonagall persisted for decades.

…

Slowly descend the castle stairs.

After lunch in the auditorium, Ino ordered Fed to move the Mirror of Erised from the trophy display room on the fourth floor to the dormitory.

As soon as the mirror appeared, he entered the shelter.

Of course, as long as it was covered with a cloth in the dormitory, Draco wouldn't move around. But in order to avoid unnecessary trouble, hiding is the safest option.

Ino finally understands Dumbledore a little now. It's not that he likes to hide things by nature. It's really easy to get into trouble if he doesn't hide things.

Just like I received a note from Lina in the library a few days ago, based on the situation on the bookshelf, it is estimated that at least dozens of magic books are missing in the entire forbidden book area.

And where those disappearing books went, the answer is obvious.

After all, in the thousands of years at Hogwarts, we have only heard of library replenishments, but never of missing books.

Approximately, the four founders really understood the importance of knowledge.

…

3pm.

After waking up from her lunch break, Ino came to the Transfiguration classroom on time.

After choosing a seat in the back row by the window, I began to wander to other places.

On the podium.

Professor McGonagall also turned a deaf ear to this. She could just be in a daze. As long as it didn't affect other students, she didn't bother to care.

Besides, she was well aware of Ino's level of transformation, and it was indeed unnecessary to take ordinary classes.

"...The transformation of a clock is not difficult for you, but for this lesson I need you to use transformation to create a clock that can last at least one hour and keep accurate time."

"Put it on the table after it's ready. Check the time before get out of class. If any of you have an error in the clock time, I'm sorry! Every minute you miss adds one inch to your homework!"

Professor McGonagall looked around and saw dejected students, which made her very angry.

It’s third grade! For three whole years, he turned into a clock and still had this expression. She felt more deeply frustrated than angry.

"Hannah Abbott!" Professor McGonagall picked a typical example.

This girl has been copying Ino's demeanor since the beginning of class, sitting there motionless with dull eyes.

Professor McGonagall really couldn't tolerate Hannah's daze, which was caused by boredom after learning.

"Miss Aibo, start with you! Wave your magic wand to turn into an alarm clock, now! Now!"

Suddenly being named, Hannah's golden twin tails trembled violently. Then she heard that starting from herself, she glanced at the stern Professor McGonagall, and she could only pick up the wand on the table with difficulty.

That expression looked like he was rushing to the guillotine.

The effect of catching the typical person was remarkable. When Hannah was pushed out, everyone looked serious, and few people were distracted.

in this serious atmosphere.

The transfiguration class, which lasted only a few hours, quickly came to an end.

Before the end of get out of class, except for two unlucky guys, the time difference reached an astonishing more than half an hour. The rest of the people kept the time difference within five minutes.

Regarding this result, Professor McGonagall reluctantly accepted it, and with a wave of her hand, everyone worked normally.

Some people cry and some people laugh.

But overall, there were still a lot of people laughing in this Transfiguration class.

As for the two unlucky guys with a time difference of more than half an hour:

Gower and Hannah immediately mentioned the three-foot paper and continued the test in the next class.

…

Finally, after class was over, everyone filed out of the Transfiguration classroom.

"Ino! Wait a minute!" Professor McGonagall suddenly said.

Hearing this, Ino immediately turned around and walked towards the podium.

"There are new people joining the club at night. So you need to come before half past six. The new people need to be tested and find the hidden classroom."

Professor McGonagall said succinctly.

"Don't worry, Professor, I won't do anything bad!" Ino nodded seriously.

Not only would it not be a bad thing, he also wanted to secretly increase the difficulty. It's pity to see him, after two whole years, a new person finally joins the Transfiguration Club.

"Don't be too troublesome!" Professor McGonagall said angrily, "Everyone's test is the same."

"Okay!" Ino shrugged helplessly. It was a small regret that he couldn't participate in this rare fun.

…

Leave the Transfiguration classroom.

In an hour or so, Ino didn't plan to go back to the dormitory.

He found an abandoned classroom, closed the door and disappeared.

Sanctuary in the valley.

A luxurious full-length mirror stands among them.

The Mirror of Erised, as a key prop that appeared in the first year of the story, is an indispensable item for Harry's growth.

At this moment, Ino sat quietly opposite the mirror. Just like when he faced Boggart, he chose to let go of his brain's defense.

The mirror, more than two meters high, suddenly rose with lingering mist.

It was like the mist on the lake in the morning, which only needed a breeze to blow away, but in the absence of wind, it could block people's sight very well.

After about ten seconds, the Mirror of Erised also welcomed its own breeze.

Through the mirror, Ino saw a vast and beautiful scenery.

The sunset was soft and the breeze was blowing. The calm lake was rippling, and the forest in the distance looked blue and mysterious under the reflection of the setting sun.

And in this leisurely picture, a towering castle stood quietly in the middle.

The castle towers stood in a forest, and as night fell, warm candlelight lit up in countless windows. Through the open windows, you can vaguely see the lively scene inside.

After a while, the picture on the Mirror of Erised disappeared quietly.

Looking at the empty mirror, Ino couldn't help but sigh:

"It's actually the continuation of this fairy tale..."

Unexpected, but it seems reasonable. What he wants in his heart is to continue the fairy tale of Hogwarts.

Let this castle be free from the darkness, and let the teachers and students who died in the story be free from sacrifice.

It's simple, but also meaningful.

Probably, from the moment the owl sent the letter, some dreams have been born.