The Bard of Hogwarts

Chapter 410 A New Trip

Time flies.

Miracles, witnessed by time, are no longer fleeting fireworks, but have become eternal memories and legacies.

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Three days have passed since Halloween.

But these short three days have refreshed the understanding of wizards in England and even the world.

Yes, all wizards.

Perhaps it was due to traditional English customs, or perhaps for some other reason.

This time, the pure-blood wizards of the British Isles united to produce a large number of film and television mirrors.

Then they sold it at a low price regardless of cost.

As for the content shown in the film, it depicts the battle in Pilton Village and the final, dazzling fireworks display.

Thanks to the purebloods' madness, not only the whole of Europe, but also the United States across the ocean, and even Waggadu in Africa thousands of miles away, saw the battle.

Personified houses and furniture, the Killing Curse turning into fireworks, the Dark Lord turning into a rain of candy...

All of this has not only refreshed people's understanding, but also sparked widespread discussion.

This led many renowned scholars to join in, and they began to re-examine spells and transfiguration.

Some have even proposed redefining the Unforgivable Curse, removing the Killing Curse from the list.

The Killing Curse used to be effective because there was no counter-curse, but now it's clear to anyone with eyes that Voldemort's lightning-fast attacks in movies and TV shows seem like a joke, as if he was naturally countered.

However, this proposal was quickly drowned out by countless criticisms and disappeared without a trace.

After all, this kind of dark magic, which requires intense killing intent, is particularly effective at eroding the mind.

Especially after seeing Voldemort's crazed state in the footage, no one would agree to lift this restriction.

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Public opinion continues to ferment.

As the person involved, Ino came to Professor McGonagall's office again after receiving the invitation.

"Professor, I'm sorry, although this is a purely academic discussion, I plan to travel in the near future. If possible, I will definitely participate after I return from my trip."

Ino sat in his chair, speaking with a hint of regret. In his hand was an invitation-like letter, inviting him to an academic discussion on advanced shapeshifting magic.

"Alright, I respect your choice." Professor McGonagall nodded seriously.

Soon, as if remembering something, she asked hesitantly:

"You're not thinking of dropping out of school too, are you?"

"You're also taking a break from school?" Ino was somewhat taken aback upon hearing this.

To be honest, he did have this plan. After all, times have changed, and you really can't learn much from the courses these days.

Moreover, and most importantly, he doesn't like the current atmosphere.

Throughout the castle, one can see an almost fanatical cult, and a distinctly awe-inspiring distance.

Faced with this situation, the only thing that can heal is time.

……

"So, I guessed right?" Professor McGonagall sighed softly. Although she didn't hear the answer, the other person's expression said it all.

"Fine, you won't learn anything anyway."

Professor McGonagall's tone was somewhat melancholy, but also tinged with a hint of relief.

In a daze, she seemed to see a scene from several years ago. It was in this very office that a second-year wizard earnestly asked how to learn Animagus.

On the other side, sensing the sadness in Professor McGonagall's tone, Ino immediately said, half-jokingly:

"Professor, I'm just taking a leave of absence to travel, why does it feel like a life-or-death separation! Besides, I'll be back in the future, maybe we can even become colleagues again."

"Haha, good!" After realizing what she had just said, Professor McGonagall was amused by her own sadness.

If you think about it carefully, given Ino's level, becoming a Hogwarts professor in the future is almost a certainty.

Thinking of this, Professor McGonagall also joked:

"By the time you come back, I might already be the headmaster. The evaluation of professors will be very strict then, and liars and drunkards won't be able to get into Hogwarts."

But Ino agreed with the joke.

"Yes! You must be the principal."

Although he was accepted by the castle and his name was recorded in the Book of Admissions' register of headmasters, he did not intend to succeed Dumbledore.

Hogwarts will always owe Professor McGonagall a headmaster position.

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Half an hour later.

Everything has settled down.

Holding a signed parchment agreeing to suspend her studies, Ino quietly left the Transfiguration Office.

As he walked along the road, he felt a pang of self-reproach; the busyness of life had made him neglect Neville.

From the conversation just now, I learned that the person who took a leave of absence was Neville.

The chubby boy who used to hide behind the greenhouse and cry all by himself has finally shown his courage and perseverance.

Despite many people claiming they don't care about academics and grades, the last student to drop out of Hogwarts was a renowned magizoologist more than half a century ago.

This shows that Neville's decision to voluntarily suspend his studies required both courage and decisiveness.

But it was precisely because of this that Ino felt somewhat guilty, especially after hearing Neville's reasons for taking a leave of absence.

He had made that promise at a dinner at Malfoy Estate.

Now it's time to fulfill that promise, even if it's a little late.

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St. Mungo Hospital.

It was founded by Mungo Bohan at the end of the 16th century.

As the only magical hospital in England, it treats patients who are almost all incurable.

The hospital has six floors. Apart from the visitor tea room and shops on the top floor, the other five floors are divided according to the severity of injuries and illnesses.

Accidents involving objects, biological damage, strange pathogens, drug and plant poisoning, and five layers of spell damage.

Upon arriving at St. Mungo's Hospital for the first time and explaining her purpose, Ino was led by a friendly medical staff member to meet Neville, whom she had not seen for a long time.

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In a private hospital room.

The Longbottoms sat blankly on the hospital bed; were it not for their slightly trembling fingers, they could easily be mistaken for being under a petrification curse.

"Ino? How is she?"

Neville's tone was filled with trepidation and caution, as if he was afraid of hearing a bad answer at any moment.

"Don't worry, my friend." Ino reached out and gently patted Neville on the shoulder.

It was amazing; the moment their shoulders and hands touched, Neville suddenly felt all his worries vanish.

It vanished abruptly and inexplicably.

"They're just asleep! I'll wake them up right now."

As she spoke, Ino opened her umbrella.

Perhaps he was powerless to bring the dead back to life. But for the torment caused by the Cruciatus Curse, resulting in wounds to the heart and soul, beautiful dreams were the best cure.

As the umbrella was opened, a strange wave spread throughout St. Mungo's Hospital.

First floor, second floor, third floor...

Many seriously injured and comatose patients quietly opened their eyes.

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in the valley.

Ino picked up his long-unused briefcase again, but this time he had a lot more equipment with him.

A black and blue top hat, a two-foot umbrella, and a ring on the ring finger of his left hand set with a bright red gemstone.

Xiao Di's sharing today: St. Mungo's Hospital

Founder and time: Founded by Mungo Bonham in the late 16th or early 17th century.

Location: Located in London, England, hidden inside the Purge and Dowse department store, Muggles (non-wizards) cannot see or enter directly.

The hospital logo features an intersecting bone and a magic wand.

(End of this chapter)