The sickly iron fist beauty in Harry Potter

Hermione stammered incoherently, hesitating to speak.

She pulled Dolly's shoulders and made her sit up. She wanted to tell Dolly the bad news, but she was worried that if she told it, Dolly would be hit hard.

Hair is as important to a girl as her second face.

Even if they are not old enough to understand love, girls at this age have awakened their love of beauty.

If a girl is suddenly disfigured, will she lose confidence in life?

The sudden shortening of hair is naturally not as serious, but it is similar in nature.

Dolly opened her sleepy eyes, pretending nothing had happened, and said, "Hermione, didn't we agree to sleep until noon today? Why did you pull me up?"

"No, not really, Dolly, but..."

Hermione was so anxious that she was at a loss as to what to do. She even thought about hiding it from Dolly, but this was obviously unrealistic. Dolly had to go to class no matter what.

Finally, Hermione could only grit her teeth and said, "Dolly, let's go wash up together?"

"Ah? Okay."

Dolly pretended nothing had happened and was pulled into the bathroom by Hermione. When they were about to reach the round dressing mirror, Hermione suddenly hugged Dolly tightly from behind.

This sudden warmth caught Dolly off guard, and then a warm current flowed through her heart, but she still pretended to be calm and said, "Hermione, what's wrong with you today?"

"Then tell me, and let me amuse you a little?"

Dolly's words made Hermione feel even worse.

She looked at herself and Dolly in the mirror out of the corner of her eye, and finally made up her mind to speak. "Dolly, I think I want to change my hairstyle."

"What do you think of me changing my hair to short?"

Dolly naturally knew why Hermione said that, but she could only express her surprise and said, "Why do you suddenly think like that? Could it be that something unhappy has really happened to you?"

"No, I just think short hair is good too. You will look very beautiful with short hair."

"So if I change my hair to short, Hermione, will you still be my good friend?"

Hermione couldn't help laughing, and put her chin on Dolly's shoulder. She said, "What nonsense are you talking about? Our friendship can't be determined by the length of a hair."

"Let me put it this way. No matter what you become, you are still my best friend, and my...only friend."

Hermione spoke her mind, feeling a little sore in the corners of her eyes.

She was really worried that something might happen to Dolly again, from Dolly's disease at the beginning, to blood loss, and now hair loss.

What if the next time she woke up in the morning, Dolly would be gone?

"That won't do, Hermione."

Dolly turned around and faced Hermione, still looking sleepy. She gently put her arms around Hermione's waist and said, "Of course, the more friends the better. I saw that you and Lisa and the others were communicating smoothly, weren't they?"

"Why can't I be friends with them too?"

Hermione shrugged slightly and said matter-of-factly, "They are just classmates, and you are my friend."

"Classmates are people you'll never contact if you don't run into them after you leave campus, just like my elementary school classmates."

"And you're the kind of person I want to live with even after leaving school."

"You are different from them."

"As for my friend, you are all I need."

Dolly felt her heartbeat quicken a little. Hermione's words undoubtedly confirmed her importance in Hermione's heart, which made Dolly feel that all her efforts had not been in vain.

But the big question is, is it a bit too important?

Dolly didn't want Hermione to have only her as a friend. Hermione wanted to be the Minister of Magic in the future. Although her ambition would probably change in this life, she should never become a person without any friends.

Of course, Dolly didn't think it was her fault.

Because in the original book, it took Hermione some time to change herself and start trying to truly integrate into the people around her.

Dolly's only worry was that she might cause Hermione to accidentally miss the transformation - that wasn't likely, was it?

"Okay, let's get back to the hair."

Dolly yawned and said, "I think you look best with long hair. Even if it's messy, it allows me to see you from a distance."

Dolly put her fingers into Hermione's hair and combed it, saying, "And your hair has become short. How should I comb your hair?"

After saying that, Dolly withdrew her hand, patted Hermione's face gently, and said, "You are already very perfect now, so don't change too much."

Hermione felt happy in her heart, but at the same time, she felt even more uneasy.

She looked at Dolly's short hair and said, "I think you could try changing your hair to a shorter style. Maybe you'd be more pleasing to others."

"Anyway, no matter what you become, you are still my best friend."

Seeing that Hermione was about to lose her voice, Dolly brought the subject back and said, "Then if there's a chance, I'd like to try it too."

Dolly's words finally released some of Hermione's emotions and gave her more confidence.

She then pushed Dolly's shoulders and asked her to turn around and come to the mirror, then carefully let Dolly look at herself in the mirror.

Dolly looked at the girl with neat short hair inside and felt a little dazed for a moment.

Although she had just imagined what she would look like, the huge contrast still made it difficult for Dolly's brain to accept it for a while.

For boys, it would be like they have been growing a beard for more than ten years, and suddenly shave off all their beards, and then roar in disbelief at the stranger in the mirror.

Dolly's behavior made Hermione nervous. She quickly grabbed Dolly's hand, fearing that Dolly would have an emotional breakdown.

Dolly looked at herself in the mirror calmly and composed herself.

Her current appearance was the result of her own choice. Pretending to be ignorant and making Hermione worry was already the limit. If she pretended to have an emotional breakdown, that would be pure bullying of Hermione.

Dolly then showed an amazed look, tilted her head slightly, and repeatedly looked in the mirror, then said to Hermione: "Who is this lovely girl? Why don't I know her?"

"Could it be me?"

Dolly's exaggerated look made Hermione burst out laughing. It was the first time she heard someone praise her so directly.

But then Hermione realized that it was Dolly who was trying to ease her mood.

I simply agreed and said, "Yes, this is my cutest roommate, my good friend Dolly. I like her new look very much."

"Come on, let me help you comb your hair."

Hermione's hands gently reached into Dolly's hair, running her fingers between her hair and her skin.

Dolly felt herself relax at the gentle touch, leaning back slightly against Hermione's chest, while Hermione straightened herself with an effort.

They did not delve into the reasons why Dolly's hair disappeared, but instead used this way of mutual dependence and comfort to comfort each other and accept this new outbreak of Dolly's disease.

After Hermione helped Dolly clean up, Dolly said, "I plan to ask someone to buy me a bottle of hair growth product later. Although I am still very charming with short hair, I still like myself with long hair."

"That way you can help me comb my hair a little longer every morning."

Hermione said directly, "I can comb your hair twice a day from now on, but if you want it to grow back, I support you."

"But how do you buy the hair growth potion? Can we just use an owl to buy it from the shop in Diagon Alley?"

"For the first time, it's best to have an adult wizard help us make the trip. I plan to ask Lawyer Fei for help."

"Leave our names in the store, and we can probably place an order directly later."

Hermione nodded and was no longer in a hurry to go out and read.

He took the initiative to help Dolly write the letter and said, "So what are you going to do next? I'll bring you food and just say you're sick?"

Hermione thought that it would be best for Dolly to stay in the dormitory for two days and wait until her hair grew longer after taking the hair growth potion before going to class.

Because hair growth agents are cosmetic potions that can be sold casually, their effects are far less potent than blood tonics or bone growth pills. It usually takes a week to half a month for hair to grow longer.

After all, what Dolly wanted was long hair, not just growing hair. There is a big difference between the two.

Of course, there should be potions that can make hair grow faster and more powerfully, but the problem is that it is not something Dolly and Hermione can easily access now.

"No, I'm not that fragile."

"If I see someone else, I'll just say I'm in a bad mood and want to change my hairstyle."

"……it is good."

Hermione hesitated, but ultimately chose to believe Dolly.

Because Dolly didn't seem to be too upset about the hairstyle problem, but I don't know how other people will react when they meet her next time.

It turned out that Hermione's worries were not unnecessary.

As soon as the two entered the lounge at noon, they were greeted with a series of exclamations.

The girls in Dolly's grade immediately came over and asked her what happened.

Hermione wasn't friends with them, but Dolly felt like they were.

So-called friends are those who gradually deepen their communication through familiarity. How can the relationship between classmates and friends be so clearly distinguished?

Of course, Dolly's friendship with these girls was very different from Hermione's.

In the end, they would just be Dolly's friends, and Hermione might not be friends anymore in the future, but their relationship might be upgraded to something else.

Dolly patiently explained to them that she just wanted to try a different hairstyle, and then they left doubtfully.

As girls themselves, they naturally understood that cutting off most of their hair in an instant required a determination that could not be explained by a slight change of mood.

Even the Ravenclaw Quidditch players and prefects couldn't help but come over to ask Dolly about her changes, which was enough to show that Dolly was very popular in Ravenclaw.

This development caught Hermione off guard. She knew that many people would care about Dolly, but she didn't expect there would be so many.

"Sister, what's wrong with you!"

By the time Harry came running over, breathless and still holding his broom, Hermione was almost rolling her eyes.

"How's my new hair, Harry?"

Dolly's rhetorical question made the worried Harry giggle and say, "Sister, you look good in any hairstyle."

This made Hermione laugh. She said, "Harry, why didn't I know you usually praise people like this?"

"Maybe it's because... there's no one worthy of my praise?"

Ron patted Harry on the shoulder and said, "Harry, I suggest you be careful when you say this, or someone will curse you behind your back."

"Is it that serious?"

"Of course!"

After Dolly gave a basic explanation, everyone accepted it.

After all, hair is just hair, and it can be thrown away if it is thrown away. What's more, although Dolly's style has changed now, she is still as cute. So what's unacceptable?

Unless someone knows more details, like Qiu Zhang.

Qiu Zhang also rushed in with a broom, and hurried to Dolly's side.

Hermione frowned and was about to explain more when Qiu Zhang sat down on the other side of Dolly as if he was just there for lunch.

When Hermione had let down her guard, Qiu Zhang suddenly spoke, whispering, "Is your illness getting worse again?"

This immediately made Hermione furious, as if Qiu Zhang was asking her why she didn't take good care of Dolly.

She was about to say something, but Qiu Zhang took the initiative this time.

"Hermione, I know you care about Dolly too, and that you don't like me."

"But Dolly's case is very special. Perhaps if I could help her a little more, she would have a better chance of recovery."

Chapter 76: Qiu Zhang's Return Gift

Hermione was speechless for a moment.

Although she was still reluctant in her heart, Qiu Zhang played the card of considering Dolly's health, so she naturally could not stop him any longer.

What's more, Hermione also knew that being able to cure Dolly's illness was the most important thing, and everything else could be negotiated.

So Hermione changed the subject and said, "Do you have any ideas or solutions, or do you have any similar magic at home?"

Qiu Zhang was also somewhat helpless. He shook his head honestly and said, "No."

Hermione raised an eyebrow and was about to say something when Cho Chang said, "But I can try to get my father to help."