Wow~ Shy Hermione Was So Cute~

Just as an awkward silence settled over the compartment, the door slid open again.

A little girl with bushy brown hair, slightly large front teeth, and a clever, somewhat anxious look in her eyes stood in the doorway. She had already changed into a brand-new black Hogwarts robe.

"Hello," she said quickly. "Have you seen a toad? A boy named Neville has lost his toad."

Chu Yao tilted her head to look at her and immediately recognized Miss Know-It-All, Hermione Granger.

"Is its owner nearby?" Chu Yao asked gently. "I think I might be able to help find it with a little spell from the East."

Hermione's brown eyes lit up instantly, full of interest and a thirst for knowledge.

She nodded rapidly and spoke even faster. "Of course! He's right next door! I'll go get him!"

With that, she dashed out like the wind.

Before long, Hermione returned, pulling along Neville Longbottom, a round-faced boy who looked a little bewildered and nervous.

Under the expectant gaze of Hermione, the apprehensive gaze of Neville, and the curious gazes of Harry and Ron, Chu Yao stood up and walked over to Neville.

Instead of taking out a wand, she extended the index and middle fingers of her right hand, pressed them lightly together, and then touched them seemingly casually to the spot between Neville's eyebrows.

In fact, she circulated a nearly imperceptible trace of Spiritual Power and cast a basic [Object-Finding Spell]. The spell used the faint connection between an object and its owner to point the owner in its general direction.

"Close your eyes and picture your toad carefully."

Chu Yao's voice carried a soothing power.

Neville nervously closed his eyes.

A moment later, he opened them in surprise and pointed at the air in front of him. "I... I can see it! A glowing arrow!"

Chu Yao withdrew her hand and smiled with particular gentleness. "Go on. Follow the arrow and find your pet. It should be somewhere not far away in that direction."

Neville's face turned red with excitement. He stammered "Thank you! Thank you so much!" several times, then hurriedly stumbled out of the compartment, following the arrow that only he could see.

Hermione watched, her eyes sparkling with excitement and curiosity.

She stepped forward confidently, held out her hand to Chu Yao, and introduced herself. "I'm Hermione Granger. It's a pleasure to meet you."

Her gaze was intense, as though she wanted to study Chu Yao inside and out.

Chu Yao readily reached out and shook her hand lightly, smiling. "I'm Chu Yao, from the East. It's a pleasure to meet you too, Miss Granger."

An Eastern spell! It didn't need a wand or an incantation at all!

That was amazing! I had to find a chance to ask her about it!

Having introduced herself, Hermione remembered what she had come for and reminded them, "The train will be arriving soon. I suggest you'd better change into your school robes."

Her gaze swept over Harry and Ron, who were still wearing Muggle clothes, and Chu Yao, who didn't seem to be in any hurry.

Hearing this, Chu Yao curved her lips into a soft smile. Looking at Hermione with her beautiful eyes, she said in a slightly exaggerated, almost lyrical tone, "Oh, thank you, beautiful and thoughtful girl~ Your reminder couldn't have come at a better time."

Hermione was taken aback by the sudden, somewhat theatrical compliment. Her cheeks flushed slightly, and she waved her hand in embarrassment. "Chu! You... you're so over the top."

Then, as if to hide her shyness, she immediately turned and hurried out of the compartment.

Wow~ Shy Hermione was so cute~

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