HP North Star's Radiance

Experience itself is a kind of capital. Whether or not one has seen, heard, and felt a wider world and real society will have a huge impact on a person's worldview, values, and outlook on life.

Krum can smash his opponents to pieces on the field, but he can't bully a girl who likes him.

Hermione sensed that Krum liked her, but there was a thin barrier between them preventing Krum from getting any closer to her.

“Will seems to think that my feelings for him are the impulse of a young girl—but he’s only three or four years older than me!” Hermione complained, resting her chin on her hand. “I have to thank that we’re in a long-distance relationship, otherwise he would always be trying to bring me back to reality.”

Hermione was a very good storyteller, and Prairie understood it completely.

Prareas, chin in hand, asked Hermione, "Now, if a third-year student confessed their feelings to you, what would you—"

"No, I can't!" Hermione quickly interrupted Prairie. "Merlin! Third year!"

“Krum thinks so too,” Praris said gently. “He likes you, that’s true. But how can he be sure that your feelings for him aren’t just a passing fancy, that you’re not young and blinded by hormones, making an immature decision?”

Krum had also gone through the restless phase of adolescence, and he could completely understand the inner turmoil and longing for love of a young student.

Therefore, he had to think more carefully rather than resorting to underhanded tactics to exploit Hermione's naive feelings.

“Krum is excellent, and you are very talented,” Praris said softly. “From what you said, I guess Krum must have thought about this issue. The difference between you and Krum is time, and only time.”

When Hermione and Krum are the same age now, she will undoubtedly be a brilliant, spirited, and renowned witch. In that situation, would Hermione still harbor feelings for Krum?

Krum may have actually benefited from the age difference between them. Given that, how could he possibly take Hermione's passionate feelings for granted?

“But I like Will, not because he’s a Quidditch superstar!” Hermione hurriedly explained. “Harry has way more titles than Will, and I don’t like Harry!”

“But Krum can’t help but think that way,” Prarese said. “He also worries that he might be subtly seducing you by taking advantage of the age or status difference.”

People who are taciturn keep their thoughts to themselves.

He accepted Hermione's love because he was also moved, and he tried his best to prevent Hermione from becoming obsessed with his love, because he genuinely liked Hermione.

Love is possession, but it is also letting go.

Seeing Hermione's sullen and helpless expression, Prarese sighed.

“Hermione, if you like it, then keep liking it,” Prarese said sincerely to her. “Time will tell—of course, stay rational and vigilant. Krum’s idea is not wrong.”

Krum can control himself now, but what about in the future? Who knows if his morality will decline?

Prarese and Krum have reached an unspoken consensus: neither of them wants Hermione to get hurt in this relationship.

Praris's gaze was sharp, and his tone was incisive as he said, "My two-way mirror has always been open for you, waiting for you to seek my help. If Krum goes against his current wishes, I am willing to provide you with some means of revenge."

Hermione suddenly laughed and covered her mouth.

“No, Praris,” Hermione said, half-laughing, “you’re so kind—but I don’t need to. I can protect myself. Like you said, I’m a talented guy too, aren’t I?”

Finally, Hermione brought up Draco's matter again.

“I really don’t want to say this,” Hermione said hesitantly, “but I think, perhaps Malfoy really is engaged in some dangerous activities…”

“I know,” Praris said calmly. “I know everything… Give me some time.”

Prareas couldn't find fault with Draco.

She once dared to stand against Voldemort for Winnie and Professor Snape, helping Dumbledore find Horcruxes.

What's the difference between Draco and her?

He was forced to take up the blade and stand against Dumbledore for the sake of his parents.

In fact, Prasris was far luckier than Draco; Dumbledore would never have sent her to kill Voldemort!

Destroying a Horcrux does not constitute premeditated murder.

“Oh, right!” Hermione almost turned off the two-way mirror, then suddenly asked, “If, I mean if… someone has something you want, but for some reason they won’t give it to you, what’s a good way to break down their defenses?”

Prarese gave Hermione a deep look: "Hermione, you shouldn't be the one to take the classes that Harry doesn't want to attend."

Hermione choked for a moment, then lowered her head in embarrassment.

Prareese chuckled. Although she didn't know what Harry wanted, only Harry, who had taken her Occlumency course, would ask such a question.

"Is it a physical entity or a non-physical entity?" Praris immediately adopted a professional attitude.

Hermione said, "Non-entity."

“Looks like it’s some kind of information… memory or knowledge?” Praris shook his head. “Never mind, it doesn’t really matter. Knowledge can be gained from memory—let him come to me for some Legilimency training!”

“No, Legilimency won’t work.” Hermione rejected the method.

Prareas suddenly looked at the two-way mirror and said coldly, "The person you're targeting... isn't it Professor Snape?"

"No, no, no!" Hermione shook her head repeatedly.

Hermione nearly bit her tongue. She had completely forgotten that Legilimency was ineffective against anyone other than Professor Slughorn, who could rewrite memories, and Professor Snape, the master of Occlumency.

Praris's expression softened slightly: "Truth serum."

“That won’t work either,” Hermione said. “We’ve considered this option… Don’t look at me like that! It really isn’t Professor Snape!”

Praris said casually, "Is it Professor Slughorn?"

Hermione suddenly understood why Harry was reluctant to attend the Occlumency course.

“People often can’t get something without paying a price…unless someone else pays the price for them.” Prarese rested his chin on his hand. “If Harry can afford to pay a high enough price, Professor Slughorn will be swayed, no matter how rare the item is.”

"The price..." Hermione fell into deep thought.

“Yes, so Harry could certainly find out what Professor Slughorn desires,” Prarese added. “Of course, if Harry doesn’t want to pay that price, he could simply make his needs Professor Slughorn’s needs, or link his needs to Professor Slughorn’s needs.”

"Of course, you can consider deeper reasons... For example, why did he refuse? What danger would it pose for him to agree?" Praris said casually. "At the very least, if you don't consider sustainable development, you can strike when Professor Slughorn's will is weak. A dying man's words are kind, hehehe—"

Prareas casually uttered such a shocking statement, startling Hermione.

“Just kidding!” Praris waved his hand. “When your will is weak… like when you’re drunk, when you’re feeling down in the middle of the night, when you’re under a lot of physical and mental stress, when you’re criticizing yourself… especially when you’re alone with someone at these times, you’re more likely to open up about your true feelings.”

After saying goodbye to Hermione, Praderne rushed off to her next class. They chatted for a long time, and Praderne almost forgot she had class to attend.

Hermione probably ended the conversation for this reason, since the next class was one they both had—Potential Potions.

Yes, the person giving the class is Slughorn.

In this lesson, Slughorn discussed Gobalot's Third Law and its corresponding Scapin Manifestation Spell.

This is based on the same principle as Winnie teaching her to analyze spells, study them, and find solutions.

Simply put, it's about figuring out the ingredients of a potion and then creating an antidote. However, the ingredients of a potion can interact to create new effects. Therefore, simply creating an antidote targeting each ingredient individually is useless; you need to understand the potion as a whole.

Therefore, Slughorn's homework for them was to receive a small bottle of potion from him and concoct an antidote accordingly.

Praliss's method of preparing antidotes in class usually simplifies unnecessary procedures—as long as it achieves the desired effect. Furthermore, she uses a silent spell, making it impossible for even the Slytherins next to her to copy her work.

"What did you use?" Zabini asked reluctantly, his potion cauldron already a complete mess.

Praris glanced at him dismissively: "Zabini, that's the saliva of a basilisk. After all, I am a basilisk that cannot be looked at directly or approached, can I?"

Theodore laughed mercilessly and even nudged Draco, "enthusiastically" letting him see the joke too.

Draco brushed Theodore's hand away and hissed, "I almost cast the wrong spell!"

Before half the time had passed, Praris's antidote was already ready.

She shifted her gaze to the four people around her, then looked back, and said indifferently, "Who told you to make Hoclap juice?"

The other three looked around in confusion, then all turned to look at Draco.

I don't know how, maybe there was a mistake in the operation, but he got splashed with dirty, smelly medicine.

Isn't that going too far?

Why would you still show off in front of them after breaking up?

You two have the guts to sit together!

Slughorn walked up to her, looked down at her antidote, and said with satisfaction, "It couldn't be better! A tailor-made antidote, without any redundancy! No wonder Severus values ​​you so much! Praris, do you still need the horned toad?"

Praris's lips twitched slightly: "No need, Professor. Thank you very much for your support!"

“Oh! That’s wonderful!” Slughorn exclaimed happily. “I look forward to seeing your latest research findings in the Journal of Potions!”

When Slughorn announced the end of practice time, Praris glanced at Harry's potion in the distance and frowned deeply.

With the help of external aids... they're finally in a bind, aren't they?

Praris thought Harry needed to learn a lesson!

“Harry.” Slughorn seemed incredulous that Harry’s antidote was like this. He asked expectantly, “What are you going to show me?”

Harry spread his five fingers, revealing a dung rock!

Praris frowned even more.

"This is the independent spirit that a true potion master needs!"

"Yes, dung stones certainly work, I can't say you're wrong..."

Before get out of class ended, Slughorn happily announced, "Gryffindor dares to take risks, ten points added!"

This is the first time Praris has stood in front of Harry since he defeated Harry on his own.

Her face was ashen, and she said coldly, "Potter, if this is your own idea, I admire you. If it's the same as before, I despise you."

“You’re just upset that I beat you,” Harry said defiantly.

Harry felt he couldn't admit it, at least not now. He had to soften Slughorn's stance to get clues about the Horcruxes.

Chapter 169 Settling Accounts

Praris gave him a deep look, sneered, and turned to leave without hesitation.

Suddenly, she stopped and turned abruptly to look at Harry, her gaze sending chills down his spine.

Harry lingered until only he and Slughorn were left in the classroom, trying to get some information out of Slughorn.

But Slughorn seemed to have noticed the conflict between him and Praris, and comforted him: "Harry, this is something that the strong cannot avoid. Athens can't stand Sparta, and Sparta can't tolerate Athens, can it?"

Slughorn refers to the Peloponnesian War.

Athens and Sparta once joined forces to defeat the Persian Empire, but the Delian League, led by Athens, continued to expand and used strong tactics, which made the Peloponnesian League, led by Sparta, suspicious, and the two sides fought each other to the death.

Slughorn felt that it would be strange if powerful geniuses didn't have any conflicts at all!

But Harry knew the truth was different. He tried to steer the conversation toward Horcruxes, but Slughorn's expression changed drastically upon hearing this, and the pleasant smile vanished from his face.