Hogwarts: I am Harry's eldest cousin

Crookshanks yelled, but unfortunately no one except Dudley could understand what it was saying.

"Dudley, I remember you were a cat person, right? What did it just say?"

Crookshanks widened his eyes and looked at Dudley in disbelief.

That look seemed to be saying, do you understand what I am saying?

"It said it liked the name Mewmew," Dudley said nonsense.

'You are talking nonsense!'

Crookshanks protested.

"Look how happy it is," Dudley said, pointing at Crookshanks which was flopping along.

"EMMMM I don't think it's happy."

Crookshanks finally got to use his original name Crookshanks as he wished.

Meow meow weird or something like that is really not nice to hear.

"By the way, Dudley, there is something I want to discuss with you."

Hermione held Crookshanks in her arms, then took out a densely written schedule and said solemnly to Dudley.

“Do you think I should take so many courses?

Chapter 193 Ask Hermione for small things and Dudley for undecided matters

Starting from the third year at Hogwarts, in addition to the original seven subjects (Transfiguration, Charms, Potions, History of Magic, Defense Against the Dark Arts, Astronomy and Herbology), students are required to choose a few subjects from several other subjects to study (at least two).

Arithmancy, Care of Magical Creatures, Divination, Muggle Studies, Ancient Runes.

It is said that in addition to the above-mentioned courses, there is also a very special subject that can only be taken by sixth and seventh grade students who meet the requirements.

The course is called Alchemy.

Nicolas Flamel, the famous alchemist who created the Philosopher's Stone, was a leader in this field.

According to Hermione, she wanted to choose all the elective courses.

But there are conflicts between several courses.

But when Hermione asked Professor McGonagall, she replied that she could choose all subjects.

This is where she got stuck.

So she decided to ask Dudley.

"If you don't understand something, ask Hermione; if you are unsure, ask Dudley." This is almost the consensus of the entire discipline team.

"Hermione, first of all, being studious is definitely a good thing."

Dudley first fully affirmed Hermione's choice and also supported Hermione's choice.

Dursley's Lesson: Don't deny your female friends right from the start. Otherwise, even if you are right, the best result you will get is "You talk to me like this or you are mean to me."

"But you have to know that human energy is limited. These subjects will take up a lot of your time. A great sage, Xun Ge'er, once said, 'You can't chew too much when you bite off more'. It's better to master one skill than to be proficient in a hundred arts.'"

"I studied all of them, but they were all mediocre. I thought I could give up some unnecessary subjects."

Dudley ran his fingertips over the timetable for Arithmancy, Divination, and Muggle Studies.

"Can you tell me why you chose these three subjects? Especially Muggle Studies, why do you think you need to study this?"

Hermione replied, "Don't you think it's interesting to see Muggles from another perspective?"

"There is no point in taking a course just because it's interesting. Your time is very valuable."

In fact, the establishment of the subject of "Muggle Studies" was very meaningful. It was for the benefit of all wizards. It mainly studied Muggles' technology and analyzed the threat posed by Muggles to wizards. However, with the passage of time, arrogant wizards gradually forgot the significance of the existence of this subject and treated Muggles with subjective prejudice.

In this case, what can Muggle Studies find out?

Like Hermione said - just amusing.

"Then arithmetic divination. It's not that I'm biased against it, but it's not as practical as divination."

Divination uses extremely complex arithmetic formulas, and the accuracy of the key information obtained is often not high.

It's better to use tarot cards than this thing, at least it involves some psychology.

As for the last part of divination.

"To be honest, I don't really believe in prophecies and divination. Those things are very mysterious. My view is 'if you believe in it, it will work. If you don't believe in it, it won't work.'"

Dali commented on these three subjects in turn.

Then he clicked on the two subjects of Ancient Magic Runes and Care of Magical Creatures.

“This is the real practical content.”

"If you're willing to listen to me, then just sign up for these two courses."

Dudley only chose these two courses. For him, the other courses had no meaning except to get credits. He didn't need so many credits.

Time converters and the like sound powerful, but they actually have a lot of disadvantages.

Hermione fell into deep thought after hearing what Dudley said.

Dudley had a point, but...

"If you still can't make up your mind, you can apply to try a few classes before making a decision."

"But there is one thing I want to make clear in advance. You cannot delay the improvement of your spells, transfiguration spells, and potions just because you take more courses."

Hermione's greatest talent is first of all spells, followed by Transfiguration and Potions.

Dudley's suggestion was a good one and Hermione accepted it gladly.

Since you can't decide right away, just try a few classes first. If it's really not suitable for you, just don't study it. You only need to choose two elective courses anyway.

By this time, Harry and his friends had already bought their things and found this place.

Several people discussed the subject Hermione chose and reported their own chosen subjects.

Neville, Harry, and Malfoy all chose the subject of Care of Magical Creatures.

However, there was a disagreement on another subject. Harry and Malfoy both chose Divination, while Neville chose the same Ancient Runes as Dudley.

Through the Floo Network, the few of them successfully returned to the castle.

Then they took out the things they bought from their backpacks one by one. The traceless extension spell was really a great skill that benefited the country and the people. If it weren't for this spell, they would have to carry a lot of bags back home.

At night, Dudley asked the tamed Cornish elf to call the two old wizards to the study.

"Pipilulu, Luxixi"

Dudley looked at the two old wizards and asked softly, "Do you know the Patronus Charm?"

The Patronus Charm is the most famous defensive spell and one of the most powerful and oldest.

It can resist many dark magic attacks and is an important spell in the Defense Against the Dark Arts class.

The two looked at each other and said in unison, "Yes."

This magic is quite difficult and most Aurors don't know how to do it.

Well. Aurors won't be normal.

However, for wizards like the two old wizards who travel around, this magic is a compulsory course, and they encounter more situations than you can imagine.

"Very good." Dudley nodded with satisfaction, "Then teach us this spell in the few days before school starts."

"As you wish."

In the next few days, Dudley and his friends focused on learning this spell.

It is neither difficult nor easy.

You only need to do two things: concentrate and think about the happiest things in your heart.

Time passed quickly, and finally it was time for Hogwarts to start again.

Kingdom Cross Station - Platform 9 1/4.

The young wizards gathered here and boarded the express train to Hogwarts.

Inside the carriage, they saw Ron, who had disappeared for a holiday.

Ron's outfit at this time is full of exotic style, um... Egyptian style.

It can't be said to be strange, only very strange.

Ron excitedly recounted what he saw and heard in Egypt, and it was clear that he had a very enjoyable vacation.

I hope he didn't waste time during the holidays, otherwise it would be very painful to make up for the lessons.

Malfoy was not with Dudley and the others at this time, but went to the other side of the carriage to get in touch with Goyle, Crabbe and others.

So at this time, Dudley, Hermione, Neville, Harry and Ron were sitting in the box.

Happy times are always short-lived. Before Ron could narrate for long, he saw a big, plump orange cat jump onto the table and stare at Ron with its vertical pupils.

The rat on the hand - Banban.

Chapter 194 Azkaban’s Greatest Specialty

"Hey, where's this cat from?"

Ron nervously held Banban in his arms and waved his arms excitedly: "Go away, stay away from me!"

The orange cat obviously didn't intend to listen to Ron. It bared its teeth and approached Ron little by little.

One of the characteristics of Kneazles in the wizarding world is the ability to distinguish between good and evil.

In Crookshanks' eyes, it was clear that Scabbers was bad.

"Come back, Crookshanks."

Hermione hadn't expected Crookshanks's action, and she immediately responded by scolding him.

However, Crookshanks just wagged his tail and continued to approach Ron.

did not hear?

No, it heard you, and wagging its tail is both a response and a way of expressing that it finds you nagging and annoying.

"Crookshanks, come back, I don't want to repeat it a second time."

This time it was Dudley who spoke, and since Hermione couldn't call out, he did it himself.

Just as Crookshanks was about to continue wagging his tail to express his impatience, he shuddered unconsciously and felt a hostile aura coming from behind him.

He turned around to see Dudley staring at him.

"Meow meow."

Crookshanks whimpered unwillingly, turned around and jumped on Hermione.

This little guy knows very well who he can offend and who he cannot offend.

Although Crookshanks had left, its squashed face kept staring at Ron, and its yellow vertical-pupiled eyes kept staring at Ron's pocket, or more precisely, at Scabbers in his pocket.

It's okay to be smart.

But if you don't listen, there will be big problems.

I have to go back and tame it properly.

Dudley grabbed Crookshanks's Fate by the scruff of the neck and lifted him up.

'That's a bad guy!'

'Danger! '

'It will hurt the breeder!'

Crookshanks growled as his claws thrashed in the air.

This is an ability that comes from the cat-kneazle, which can identify suspicious and untrustworthy people and eliminate all unstable factors for its owner.