The Bard of Hogwarts

Chapter 185 Two Different Ideas

Black Lake.

Based on her own feelings, Ino channeled the magic within her body. After the two were combined, this emotional magic surged from the tip of her wand, spraying out a large amount of silver mist-like radiance into the sky.

These silvery rays gradually drifted into the sky, forming a soft cloud.

It seems that where there are clouds, there should be rain.

In the sky, the bright moonlight seemed to sense something, and shone with unprecedented brilliance.

The gentle, watery moonlight pierced through the silvery clouds in the sky, and as if a mysterious chain reaction had occurred, the clouds suddenly expanded, then spread over Hogwarts like a wide carpet.

……

A cool raindrop fell, followed by countless drops of rain slowly descending from the clouds in the sky.

A light drizzle fell continuously.

A light rain enveloped Hogwarts, the lawns, the Forbidden Forest, the Black Lake, and also the three earthenware pots that Ino had brought.

In the previously empty ceramic pot, a tiny, tender sprout has visibly grown, its vibrant green color and vitality evident.

Ino stood quietly by the lake, letting the raindrops fall on her.

A while passed.

The rain stopped, and the clouds in the sky, as if they had completed some kind of mission, gradually dissipated.

"Fid! Take me back."

Ino bent down and picked up the earthenware pot from the ground. As the blue sky flashed by, his figure disappeared as well.

Meanwhile, in the principal's office on the eighth floor of the castle.

Dumbledore lowered the curtains, adjusted his slightly askew purple nightcap, and walked towards the bedroom in the adjacent room without looking back.

……

In the Slytherin dormitory.

Looking at the pitch-black room and the bed curtains that Draco had already drawn, Ino knew without a doubt that a long time must have passed.

After arranging the three ceramic pots, he quietly returned to his bed.

Lying in bed and calming down, Ino pondered her fantastical experience.

First of all, the magic beans that William Green gave were not a lie; just as the story says, these beans were indeed blessed by the goddess of harvest.

Secondly, he learned the Patronus Charm by chance. He had seen this spell in the complete book of "Standard Spells" before, but at the time he thought that the Flame of Hope could subdue Dementors, so he didn't pay much attention to it.

Now it seems that he underestimated this ancient white magic. The experience just now gave him a feeling of being a leader who could unite the will of the masses.

For thousands of years, countless stories, countless worlds, and countless farmers have gathered together their joy of harvest, releasing a guardian deity that covers the entire sky through magic.

However, after calming down, Ino was also somewhat frightened.

Fortunately, he was just a guide; if he had truly immersed himself in that vast emotion, he would undoubtedly have gotten lost in it.

Fortunately, all of that is in the past, and those overwhelming emotions have vanished without a trace. Now, all that remains in his guardian spirit is the joy that belongs to him alone.

Thinking of this, Ino quietly drew her wand again and whispered:

"Protect the Gods!"

A two-foot-sized, silvery-white cloud, like a marshmallow, appeared. As if sensing something, this large marshmallow quietly landed beside the bed.

Sensing the joy emanating from beside her, Ino slowly closed her eyes.

……

Silent all night.

As dawn broke, the entire castle came alive in the morning light.

The only difference was that all the little wizards in the castle had faint smiles on their faces today, as if they had all slept soundly last night.

In the dormitory, Ino slept in late, which was rare for her, and this was also closely related to the two elective courses she was taking.

Glancing at the rolled-up curtains across the way, it was clear that Draco had also gotten up early to go to class.

……

At the same time.

Located on the fifth floor of the castle, it is the classroom for Muggle studies.

At 9:00 a.m. sharp, the classroom door was opened from the outside.

Professor Karedi Boubagi, dressed in a light-colored wizard's robe, walked in.

She glanced around at everyone and was surprised to find several Slytherin girls sitting in the classroom. It should be noted that Muggle Studies is notoriously unpopular with Slytherins.

Although somewhat surprised, as a professor, Bubbaji still spoke in a gentle tone.

"Welcome to my Muggle Studies class!"

"Here I won't teach you all sorts of magical arts, but I can broaden your horizons and let you understand the vastness of the outside world, instead of limiting your vision to a small magical world."

At this point, Professor Kerridine Bubagi's tone suddenly turned serious, and she continued.

"Furthermore, I have always believed that wizards and Muggles are equal, and they are no different from us in that respect."

"Professor!" Just as Professor Bubbaggy finished speaking, a Slytherin girl raised her hand.

"I agree with you, all lives are equal! But what if Muggles treat wizards differently? Before the Law of Secrecy was enacted, in the dark Middle Ages, young wizards whose magic was rampant would only be burned at the stake as outcasts."

After asking her question, Pansy waited quietly for the answer.

Upon hearing the question, Professor Bubbaji smiled slightly and explained unhurriedly, "You've only seen the history of wizarding magic, but if you read the history of Muggles, you'll find that some things are interconnected."

Professor Bubbage paused for a moment, seemingly considering whether she should say something. But after seeing the Slytherin girl's gaze, she no longer hesitated and spoke directly:

"The Middle Ages were undoubtedly chaotic, but the conflict between wizards and Muggles was not one-sided. Just as we have dark wizards, we cannot look at many things only from the wizards' perspective. That's why Hogwarts offered a Muggle Studies course."

At this moment, the girl who had asked the question earlier raised her hand again.

With his extensive teaching experience, Professor Bubbaji was not surprised and gestured for the other person to state their question.

"Professor, as you said, contradictions are mutual, but why don't we try to resolve them? Everyone seems to be trying to cover up the problems, but no one is thinking about solving them."

Pansy reiterated her point of view.

And in the corner of the classroom.

Hearing these remarks, Hermione frowned almost imperceptibly, thinking of the example of the long-lived white mice that Ino had mentioned.

Today, Xiao Di is sharing a magical animal: Plimpy the Rainbow Fish.

British Magic Classification Level: xxx

Physical characteristics: The polka ball fish is a magical spherical fish with spotted markings on its body. It has two long legs with webbed feet.

Habits: The rainbow ball fish inhabits deep lakes and will roam the lake bottom in search of food, especially water snails.

Abilities and uses: The rainbowfish is not particularly dangerous, but it will bite swimmers' feet and clothes.

(End of this chapter)