Two Worlds: I studied abroad at Hogwarts

Chapter 35 The Magical Big Willow Tree
When the Herbology class arrived on Monday afternoon, the young wizards were still deeply shocked by the big tree outside the greenhouse.

Ron finally understood what the little magical changes Moon mentioned were.

"Moon, are you sure these are the three saplings you dug from the Forbidden Forest? Not the big trees planted by the giants."

Looking at the willow tree whose crown was so fluffy that it could accommodate seven or eight people, Ron couldn't believe it.

He still clearly remembered that a week ago he was playing with Harry on the way back while holding a willow branch that was not even as thick as a finger.

"Of course, they just grow a little faster." Moon answered with a relaxed expression and very affirmative words.

Harry also looked at the holly tree on the other side in surprise. He had seen holly trees used as green plants on Privet Drive.

Those were neatly trimmed low plants on both sides of the road, and the one outside the greenhouse had grown to more than twenty feet, which was even taller than Uncle Vernon's two-story house.

Hermione looked at the grape vines climbing all over the greenhouse glass. Only now did she know where the fruit she had eaten in the morning came from.

"Are you sure these ripened grapes are edible?"

Hermione looked at Moon with suspicion.

"Of course, at least I can guarantee that nothing will happen within ten days."

Ten days is the time since Moon first ate grapes, so he dared to say this.

After answering Hermione's question, Moon quickly walked into the greenhouse.

By this time, Professor Sprout had installed four oil lamps in the greenhouse to replace the sunlight that was blocked by the vines.

"Okay, everyone, come in quickly. The sun isn't very bright today, so it's a good time to learn about red toadstools."

After the Herbology class was over, Moon found Professor Sprout and asked him about the big willow tree.

"It's very large, and has magical properties. It's not guarded by a magical creature."

Sprout thought for a moment and muttered softly, "Could it be that Professor Binns has started to talk about the history of ancient magical plants?"

Then she shook her head slightly, thinking it unlikely.

Professor Binns is not only the only ghost professor at Hogwarts, but also the most stubborn professor. He seems to have not changed the textbooks he uses in class for the past hundred years.

After ruling out Professor Binns, Sprout turned to look at Moon.

"Mr. Scarlett, the characteristics you described should be from plants that are at least five hundred years old. Muggles at that time didn't have the habit of cutting them down indiscriminately, so a large number of magical plants survived."

When Sprout said this, a look of regret appeared on his face.

In her opinion, it was a great pity not to have seen those magical plants.

"Five hundred years ago! Are you sure? Professor?"

"Of course, it could also be thousands of years ago. Isn't that the record you saw in the library?"

"Uh~, yes, I saw it in the library. I wasn't sure if it was true, so I came to ask you."

Seeing the professor's puzzled look, Moon answered.

"Well, there's nothing wrong with reading more, but I think you'd better learn about current herbal plants first. After all, those extinct plants won't come back to life for you to study."

"Okay, Professor."

Moon said as he gathered up his textbooks and left the greenhouse.

"Is this kid really going to study those extinct plants?"

Sprout values ​​Moon, a young wizard who showed talent in herbs and plants in the first grade.

However, Moon's current direction of study made her feel that something was wrong.

After leaving the greenhouse, Moon went directly to the library, where he found a book called "Ancient Magical Plants" in the herbalism section.

It records many magical plants that have long been extinct, as well as some ordinary magical plants that are extremely old. The big willow tree obviously belongs to the latter.
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According to my observation, when a magical plant reaches a certain age, especially when it is over a thousand years old, its magical properties will show explosive growth.

—Beaumont Majoribanks—
Moon had seen this man's name on a Chocolate Frog card; he was a great pioneer in herbal medicine.

The conclusion of the book is the magical knowledge he summarized after going to an uninhabited area and discovering magical plants.

Moon compared the characteristics of the miraculous trees over a thousand years old described in the book and found that none of them were as miraculous as the giant willow. "Could it be that the giant willow is more than a thousand years old?"

After carefully reading the relevant content in the book, Moon decided not to reveal the secret of the big willow tree for the time being.

After all, at Hogwarts he was just a student who never left the school, and in Xilin he was a half-baked psychic who had never come into contact with a spellcaster.

Although Moon couldn't estimate the value of the big willow tree now, he could guess that the appearance of this magical plant would definitely cause a sensation.

After putting the book back on its original shelf, Moon left the library and went to the auditorium for dinner.

He had just stepped through the doors of the Great Hall when he heard Ron's shout.

"Isn't it delicious? We've eaten this delicacy before."

Moon initially thought Ron was talking about something his mother cooked, but when they reached the table, he realized he was talking about 'Hagrid's Shortbread'.

This food actually appeared on the dining table. Moon looked up at the other three tables, all of which had this dessert on them.

"Ron said you and Hagrid invented this dish?"

Hermione's voice came from the side, and Moon saw a hint of doubt in her eyes.

"Yes, that's right."

After Moon answered, he sat down and served himself a bowl of Hagrid's shortbread.

After taking a sip, he found that the aroma of milk had replaced the taste of tea leaves, and the aroma was more mellow.

After getting the answer, Hermione sat down and started eating the 'Hagrid Shortbread'. The sweet and smooth taste was very much to her liking.

But now she felt more and more that Moon's specialty was a little strange.

Cooking, planting trees, wood carving, slingshot.
These Moons are all very capable, but their basic school knowledge, which they should master the most, is very weak.

"It's strange."

Hermione's voice was quiet, and completely drowned out by Ron's.

"Moon, you're here. Hurry up and tell Seamus if we've already eaten this dessert."

Looking at the concerned looks from Ron, Seamus, and the people around him, Moon nodded heavily.

"Look, I didn't lie to you."

Ron continued to show off his few special experiences, and Moon turned to look at Hermione.

"Where's Harry?"

"Wood called me to Quidditch training."

Hermione's voice was lowered as she spoke this, not because she didn't want to speak louder, but because they had all been warned by Wood.

Harry will be the Gryffindor team's secret weapon, and no one can reveal it in advance.

Everyone abides by this agreement, and Moon is no exception.

But Moon doesn't think the secret can last forever.

There was still more than a month until Gryffindor's first match of the year, and Harry inevitably flew high when training on the pitch as a Seeker.

Those senior students who hang out in pairs after class always discover this secret that is not a secret.

Moon didn't stay in the hall for long. Seeing 'Hagrid's Shortbread' on the table, he planned to visit Hagrid.

Taking advantage of the fact that the sun had not yet set, Moon came to Hagrid's hut again.

Tuk-tuk-tuk.

The door to the cabin opened, revealing Hagrid's large, bearded face.

"Oh, come in, I just need to talk to you about something."

(End of this chapter)