The Soul Lantern

Unlike that lazybones Black.

Hermione had chosen every elective.

But precisely because they were electives, some of them began at the same time.

In Cassandra's view, there was no way Hermione could attend classes in two classrooms at once...

That was also what Cassandra could not figure out.

"She used some method she needs to keep secret from us, Cassandra..." Black said.

"What method?" Cassandra asked. "Do you know something...?"

Black merely smiled and shook his head, not answering her directly.

"You've been led astray by me, Cassandra..."

"If you hadn't been slacking off with me, I think you would have learned that method from Professor McGonagall too."

Cassandra had originally been rivals with Hermione.

Their grades had been evenly matched as well.

If Cassandra had not later started loafing around with Black.

With her grades and competitive nature, she definitely would have gone to Professor McGonagall to ask how to take every elective.

"Hmph... Fine, don't tell me." Cassandra was unhappy.

"Professor Rosier from Nurmengard sent over some very good coffee beans today. Want to try some?" Black asked.

"Sure!" Cassandra immediately brightened up again.

The Room of Requirement.

Black was grinding coffee beans outside the cabin.

Meanwhile, Cassandra was boiling water nearby.

Seeing Black's awkward movements, she could not help but take over. "I'll do it."

So Black naturally sat down in a comfortable chair nearby.

He watched the star-filled sky of the Room of Requirement and waited for Cassandra to make him coffee.

Hmm, this kind of life is pretty nice too, Black thought.

Sparks flickered.

The Dimensional Door opened.

Hermione walked through, carrying the little backpack Black had given her.

"You're here." Black happily pulled over a chair for her.

Cassandra was making coffee nearby. When she saw Hermione, she could not help wrinkling her