I'm a priest at Hogwarts

Chapter 184 The Cat and the Mouse
"It's Taoism again. Why do I feel that Taoism is much more powerful than magic?" Harry began to doubt life.

"Each has its own strengths. Taoist magic focuses on defending against enemies, and it is only used as a means of protecting the Tao; magic focuses on practicality, and it involves all aspects of life. Both have their own advantages and disadvantages, and cannot be generalized."

"It's too profound, I can't understand." Ron shook his head.

"It's okay if you don't understand. If you two learn the talismans well, it will be enough for you to use for the rest of your life. Don't aim too high."

"Twelve kinds of basic runes, I can only draw one invisibility talisman now, and it still doesn't work." Ron sighed and said, "Isn't this too difficult?"

"I can draw three kinds, the invisibility talisman, the talisman and the oil pool fire talisman." Harry was a little embarrassed, he insisted on practicing every day, and he only mastered three kinds until now.

Orlando nodded. Harry was still talented in the art of talisman. As for Ron, he didn't bother to say anything.

"Harry, the art of talisman requires not only talent but also hard work. Don't be discouraged. You will always gain something if you keep practicing. Only in this way can practice make perfect." Orlando encouraged.

Hermione hesitated to speak, and swallowed the words back to her lips.Now that she has mastered the basic runes, she knew that this was the result of Orlando's predicament to her, so she swallowed it for fear of causing conflicts when she said it.

At this time, a big orange cat came straight to Orlando, barking cheerfully, and it could be seen that it was in a good mood.

"Crookshanks," Orlando twisted the back of its neck, "you got dirty again, as a punishment, the dried fish tonight will be halved."

Crookshanks, who was originally elated, quit immediately when he heard that the supper was halved. The hair on his tail stood up, and his limbs were flying around trying to break free from this annoying hand, but with his little strength, how could he do it? Just like that, Orlando slipped back to his seat.

"Oh, my god, my Scabber." Ron ran to the corner of the sofa in three steps at a time, and his Scabber was lying motionless on the floor at this time. "Are you all right, my poor Scabber?"

Ron put Banban in the palm of his hand and shook vigorously, and he was relieved after confirming that it was just fainted from exhaustion.

"Hermione, can't you let your cat stay away from my Scabbers?" Ron said bitterly. Although he had Orlando's talisman protection, his Scabbers was not in danger of life, but every time he was played dizzy by this cat In the past, was his master shameless?

Hermione took her cat from Orlando and scratched its chin to appease its emotions. The cat was closer to Orlando than to her master.She said nonchalantly: "Isn't this very good, your Banban is not damaged, and you can also help it lose weight, killing two birds with one stone."

"You said it lightly, do you see how tired my Scabber is? It was a mistake for me to leave it in the lounge, huh."

"Okay, calm down, is it worth it for a mouse?" Orlando took Scabbers from Ron's hand, and gave it an electric shock without any trace. Look, it's okay."

Orlando handed Banban to Ron, and Ron happily took his pet. Orlando gave Banban a half-smile, and he saw fear and hatred in its eyes.

On Saturday morning, Orlando woke up from his practice. He was delighted to find that his sea of ​​souls had shrunk in half compared to before, and most of the dust of resentful spirits attached to the altar had disappeared, leaving only a few stubborn elements that had not been cleared away.

According to the method of cultivation taught by Nicole Flamel, he has entered the second stage of soul magic cultivation—spirit shaping, gradually strengthening the connection between the body and soul by tempering the sea of ​​soul, and finally uniting the soul and body, making There is me in you, and you in me.After completing this step, you can proceed to the third stage of cultivation—separation of body and soul, to shape your own independent soul body. At this step, you can live to be [-] years old like the teacher.

Although it is still far away from this step, it is not a step forward after all. Orlando's breakfast in a good mood is extraordinarily sweet.

"What's so happy about it?" Hermione, who was familiar with Orlando, couldn't help but tease.

"The hidden injury caused by the last practice will be healed." Orlando didn't explain much when he found Harry and Ron eavesdropping. After all, the fewer people who know about this kind of thing, the better.

"That's really great," Hermione happily sandwiched a piece of pumpkin pie for him. "Today is Hogsmeade Open Day, and we want to celebrate."

"What are you talking about? What kind of hidden injury, is anyone injured?" Harry couldn't help asking.

"I went wrong in my practice, and I suffered some internal injuries, but I'm almost fine now." Orlando said softly, taking a bite of the pumpkin pie.

"Oh..." They knew about Orlando's injury, but they thought he had recovered long ago, but they didn't expect it to take so long.

"Professor McGonagall is right, Harry, you shouldn't be outside the school." Seeing what Harry wanted to ask, Orlando said.

"Is it okay to be with you?" Harry really didn't want to stay in the castle alone, he also wanted to go to Hogsmeade to play.

"No, Blake has clearly come for you. If you have an accident, no one can take the responsibility." In fact, the real reason is that Orlando didn't want to bring a light bulb, and finally had a chance to be alone, and brought them together. Aren't you making yourself uncomfortable?

Harry lowered his head and said nothing, his mood was very low, and Ron's persuasion had no effect at all.He also knew that what Orlando said was right, and if something went wrong, no one would be able to bear the responsibility.

"The weather is fine today, I hope we don't encounter dementors again."

"Probably not. After what happened last time, the Ministry of Magic has sent more staff, especially for the Hogsmeade Open Day. I don't think they want another large-scale attrition incident." Orlando said confidently
"You should restrain yourself. Although I hate these dark creatures, they are employees of the Ministry of Magic after all. I don't want to have a boyfriend who is wanted." Hermione said with a smile, without any worry, she also Knowing that there is a big tree like Nicole Flamel, the Ministry of Magic will not turn against him unless it is absolutely necessary.

They walked out of the hall arm in arm and greeted the people passing by. Now no one in the whole school knows that they are a couple, so there is nothing to make a fuss about. Dare to admit that she has been calm and generous until now, this change made her exude a sense of confidence and happiness from the inside out.

Hermione is in a good mood. She has carefully dressed up today, and she has an indescribable intellectual beauty, which made Orlando stunned.

"What are you looking at, let's go." Hermione pulled him, and the two walked out of the campus.

The two strolled along the Hogsmeade Commercial Street. They first went to the "Scholar's Habitat Quill Store" to purchase a large amount of parchment paper, writing pens, ink, etc. There are too many courses this year, and these stationery must be consumed too quickly. We need to stock up on some goods.

"Let's go to the Three Broomsticks for a drink," suggested Orlando as they exited the stationery store.

The two strolled to the Three Broomsticks bar.

"Ron, what are you doing here?" Hermione yelled from a distance, at this time Ron looked cautious, afraid that there would be people around.

"Harry is here?" Orlando could guess without using the power of his soul, that Harry must have sneaked out.

"Shh, keep your voice down, Harry is right behind me." Ron looked around carefully.

"You are really brave. Professor McGonagall specially ordered you to sneak out." Hermione was a little angry.

"Forget it, since it's too late for everyone to come out and say this, Harry should come out and say hello." Orlando said behind Ron.

"I'm sorry, I just wanted to come out to get some air." Harry quietly excused himself.

"It seems that the three broomsticks can't go, why don't we go back to Longxiang Castle, we haven't gone back for a long time." Orlando suggested, after all, we met here, no matter Harry can't justify it.

"Longxiang Castle? Where is that? Is there such a place in Hogsmeade? Why don't I know?" Ron asked in disbelief. You must know that Hogsmeade is a frequent visitor, and there is no place he doesn't know.

"It's Hermione and I's new home. I just want to show you around today. Let's go." Orlando led them up the mountain.

(End of this chapter)