The Bard of Hogwarts

Chapter 124 Hogsmeade, Cameras and Musical Instruments

Hogwarts.

In this ancient castle that has stood for thousands of years, time seems to be gently stretched by magic, or quietly blown away by a breeze.

Two days felt both long and short to the young wizards here, like a peaceful dream.

In the early morning, when the first rays of sunlight shine through the gaps in the spires and onto the stone-paved castle corridors, it heralds the arrival of a new day.

It was another ordinary weekend. Draco glanced to the side instinctively after waking up. Although a fancy alarm clock had been added to the dorm room since the start of the semester, he no longer had to be responsible for waking people up early.

But the habit he developed over the past year still makes him habitually turn his head after getting up.

After all, habits are formed and cannot be easily changed in a day or two.

Draco noticed the empty bed opposite him, and after a moment's thought, he had an expression of understanding.

Because he had seen it last night, Ino and Flint sneaking together again.

……

Hogsmeade.

At nine o'clock in the morning, after passing through a winding alley, Ino returned to her little house.

At the end of the alley, a two-story building stands quietly, as if it were a corner forgotten by time.

Although the exterior walls of the house are somewhat mottled, it's like family looking at their own child—they love it no matter how they look at it.

This is his house.

Pushing open the door, you enter a spacious and bright living room on the first floor, where the sofa and the rustic coffee table are already covered in a little dust.

This is actually normal, since he hadn't cleaned his room in the two months since school started.

"Completely cleaned up!"

Ino waved her wand and cast a cleaning spell, making the entire room spotless once again.

He then slowly walked up to the second floor, where there was a combined bedroom and study.

Sunlight streams through the stained-glass windows, bringing warmth and light to the entire second-floor space. It's like a quiet harbor, offering a peaceful haven amidst a busy life.

Walking to the windowsill, Ino took down the blue bellflower from the vase. He had placed it there during the summer vacation, but now the bellflower had long since withered.

Looking at the warm scene before him, he slowly pushed open the stained glass window, letting the sunlight shine into the room.

Under the sunlight, Ino slowly leaned back, and a rocking chair made of frozen ice and snow instantly rose from the empty floor behind her.

Sitting on an ice and snow chair, basking in the warm autumn sun.

……

The reason we're here in Hogsmeade today goes back to yesterday.

Yesterday morning, Ino received a letter from Mr. Devis informing her that the custom-made musical instrument had been completed.

Considering that the next day was the weekend, he went to Flint that evening and bought a ticket to go out to Hogsmeade.

As a result, we arrived a bit early today, at 8 a.m., after collecting all the instruments at the Devils-Bans store.

Ino then went back to his cabin.

There were ten musical instruments in total, including a sharp one-handed sword and a large box camera.

At this moment, everything is quietly placed in the shelter.

It is worth mentioning that the camera is a late 19th-century wooden folding dryplate camera.

It also has a nice name, the "Teenager Sanderson Camera," and its film size is 6 x 4.5 inches, made of teak or mahogany.

Although it's an antique, it's a free gift... so he can't complain about it, since the condition he set was that it just needs to work.

Faced with Dewey's mocking expression, he could only accept it helplessly.

……

Bathed in sunlight, Ino reflected on the past.

If I had thought of buying a camera earlier, perhaps many people and many things could have been preserved as memories: Old John, the White Witch, Beacon the Skinner, the Brothers Grimm...

As he pondered, the thoughts in his mind gradually faded away, and he slowly closed his eyes, enjoying the peace he felt in the moment.

Time slips away quietly.

I don't know how much time passed, but the area outside the window gradually became lively.

It seems that the young wizards in their third year and above had slept and eaten enough, so they came to Hogsmeade in groups to play and relax.

The faint noise outside made Ino open her eyes.

Looking up at the sky, I saw that the sun had quietly moved to the southwest, and it was probably around three or four in the afternoon.

"Sigh, time to go back! Next year will be better..."

With a soft sigh, Ino stood up and walked downstairs.

Although he had paid money, and Flint had guaranteed the service would last until curfew, the necessary tasks had already been completed, and there was no need to waste any more time.

Before leaving, he forced himself to drink a mouthful of the nauseating Polyjuice Potion, and then headed toward Hogwarts.

……

Slytherin dormitory.

Ino picked up the glass and drank a third of the honey lemon water in one gulp, then looked at Draco beside her.

"I'll tell Potter to behave himself for a while. But has Uncle Lucius made his decision yet?"

"It's confirmed. There are two victims left, but they're a bit far apart, so it'll take some time." Draco's lips curled up slightly; he was getting impatient.

The thought of Scarface's expression when he learned the truth made him somewhat happy.

This also serves as a reminder to Scarface that choosing to be friends with Red Hair is completely pointless.

But the thought of the contents of the letter from home deflated Draco like a punctured balloon.

The letter forbade him from mentioning the matter at all, telling him to pretend he knew nothing about it.

On the other side...

Ino ignored Draco's constantly changing expressions; he was simply admiring Lucius's efficiency.

From receiving the letter to gathering solid evidence, it only took three days. Although the evidence was not complete, it still proved the other party's capabilities.

Similarly, Lucius handled this matter quite skillfully.

Find the evidence, then pass it on to Harry through a third party, and ignore the rest.

And he was the third party appointed by Lucius. He skillfully manipulated relationships, doing favors for three different people – his social skills were incredibly smooth.

Ino also understood that Lucius's actions were intended to make him owe a favor as well.

After all, it was he who proposed the matter, and Lucius carried it out. But the other party not only did not take advantage of the situation, but instead turned around and handed everything back to him.

What he couldn't understand was that Lucius's roundabout way of doing things, while successfully making him indebted to someone, would also damage his image with Harry, making it seem like a losing proposition.

……

After thinking for a moment.

A sense of感慨 quietly rose in Ino's heart, and Lucius's intentions gradually became clear in his mind.

She sighed softly, then turned to look at her silly roommate beside her.

"Draco, you really have a great dad!"

"My dad has always been a good person!" Draco said blankly.

Although somewhat confused, Draco still showed a proud expression upon hearing the praise.

He genuinely felt that his father was very good, having met all his reasonable needs from childhood to adulthood.

Even some absurd and unreasonable requests will be seriously considered before a reason for refusal is given.

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