Hogwarts: Voldemort, don't stop me from studying

Chapter 93 Heart to Heart, Heart to Heart

After a practice session, Harry discussed with Michael hesitantly: If Ron also wanted to join the SSC, what should he do? Would Wade agree?

During this period, Harry was always happy every time he studied and trained in the Umbrella House, and felt a sense of accomplishment even when he was injured. But as soon as he returned to the dormitory, this happiness disappeared quickly like a punctured balloon.

Ron hadn't spoken to him for more than half a month. Sometimes when he saw him, he would pretend not to see him. During class, Ron always went to sit with Seamus or Dean (the other two boys in the dormitory). The two were no longer inseparable as they used to be.

Although SSC is good, Harry also misses the time when he used to slack off with Ron, play wizard chess with him, and complain about too much homework and how difficult the homework was. Ron was the first friend he made after entering the world of magic, and Harry cherishes this friendship very much.

He thought that if Ron could also join the SSC, then maybe they could get back to the way they were before.

After Michael asked a few more questions and found out what was going on, he gave Ron a cross in his heart and once again admired his foresight.

Michael thought for a moment and said, "Harry, I understand that you want to reconcile with your friend. But have you ever thought that friendship needs to be maintained by both parties? You can tolerate his temper, but does he understand your difficulties?"

Harry was stunned for a moment before he said, "I... I did promise to ask for Ron, but I broke my promise..."

"That's another question, Harry."

Michael said slowly: "I think that if someone wants to join another established group, he should take the initiative to demonstrate his ability and willingness, and use sincerity, hard work or talent to gain recognition from others, rather than asking his friends to intercede for him - this will make it difficult for both of us."

He looked Harry in the eyes and said, "First of all, you - I guess these words must have been weighed down in your heart for a long time, and you worry about how to open your mouth and whether you will be rejected every day. You are nervous and worried about it all day long... Then it's us - if someone doesn't like Ron Weasley, he will have to worry about whether to refuse or endure? If he refuses, will he seem too stingy? Will it hurt our friendship?"

In fact, Michael wanted to say this when Hermione wanted Harry to join, but Wade's words convinced him - Harry Potter's parents died in the war, and their orphans should certainly be treated preferentially. Hermione always had a motherly love for Harry, and Michael felt that it was understandable.

Once these Gryffindors set their hearts on someone, they would be so enthusiastic that they would want to pour out their hearts and lungs, but Michael couldn't tolerate them constantly pulling people in - if Ron was added, would Seamus and Dean be added in two days? And in a few days, would all the other Gryffindor students be brought in as well?

Michael didn't say it directly, but his disapproval was clearly expressed. Finally, he said, "Weasley turned his own problem into our problem. What was he doing during this time? He was having the cold war with you. Harry, if a friend wants to break up with you for such a small matter, does he really value this friendship?"

"——Or is he certain that no matter how he treats you, you will take the initiative to reach out and make peace with him?"

Harry fell into a long silence.

……

When they returned to the Ravenclaw common room, Michael told Wade about this incident and asked, "Do you know what happened to Harry Potter before he came to school?"

"I heard that he grew up with Muggle relatives." Wade said that this was also well known.

Michael sighed: "His relatives probably didn't teach him well... Harry might not even have any friends before."

"How do you know?" Padma came closer and asked, "He's a nice guy! It's impossible that he can't make friends, right?"

Although wizards are used to living in seclusion, Padma and her friends also know that children from Muggle families always hang out in groups. During holidays, they occasionally play with children from nearby villages. "He's a little humble when it comes to getting along with his friends." Michael said puzzledly, "Even if his parents are dead, he's still the 'savior'! Why is this? I thought Harry Potter would be more proud, even as arrogant as Malfoy!"

"Muggles probably can't understand the meaning of 'The Boy Who Lived'. In their eyes, Harry should be just a burden left behind by his relatives, right?" Wade said as he flipped through the book.

Padma listened intently and murmured, "No wonder..."

"What?" Michael asked.

"Haven't you noticed?" Padma said, "that Harry Potter's clothes never fit him well under his robes... I thought it was some trend in Muggle clothing."

The two men discussed various speculations in a low voice, and Wade turned another page of the book without saying anything.

In his impression, Harry Potter was abused by his aunt's family when he was a child, but when he grew up, the relationship between the two sides seemed to be reconciled? I don't know if it was the original plot or the fan interpretation that left him with this impression...

But recently Wade also noticed a strange sign - Harry's attitude towards Professor Quirrell suddenly became enthusiastic. Every time they met on the road, he would give him an encouraging smile. It was said that he also began to actively answer questions in the Defense Against the Dark Arts class. Hermione did not dare to stop him blatantly and could only watch.

His actions made many people nervous. Snape moved around Harry more frequently, causing Harry to think that Snape was following him and wanted to find evidence against him to put him in detention. He even missed two days of SSC training because of this.

On this day, during the SSC training, Neville, whose wand was knocked away again, seemed to be hit hard and was in a daze for a long time, which made everyone very worried. Wade signaled others to continue training, walked over and patted Neville on the shoulder, and asked, "Want to talk?"

Neville nodded glumly.

The two walked over and sat on the sofa. Wade didn't rush to speak, but poured a glass of water and drank it slowly.

Neville was silent for a long time before asking, "Ved, my disarming gesture is correct, and the spell is correct, right?"

"Well, you're almost more standard than Hermione." Wade said affirmatively, feeling a little confused.

“But I still keep failing…”

Neville lowered his head, picking at the cracks on the table with his fingers, as if he found it difficult to say what he wanted to say.

"—is it because I'm too stupid?" he asked in a low voice.

"I don't think you're stupid. You did very well in Herbology, didn't you?" Wade said, "The reason you haven't learned the Disarming Charm is probably because you don't have enough confidence. If you doubt your magic, it won't respond to you well."

"So..." Neville hesitated for a long time, and finally asked: "It has nothing to do with the wand, right?"

(End of this chapter)