"Comprehensive Analysis of the Areas of Activity of Dark Wizards in Britain"
"Hmm... What neat handwriting for a title!"
Parvati was very satisfied with the title she had written for her essay. It was a good start.
A comprehensive analysis sounded profound, Dark Wizards sounded impressive, and areas of activity sounded meaningful. This title was sure to earn high marks.
This was the choice she had made after careful consideration. After listening to Professor Lupin's lecture a dozen minutes earlier and combining it with recent newspaper reports, Parvati had already formed a rough outline for her essay. She had decided to distinguish Death Eaters from ordinary Dark Wizards, then bring in unusual types of Dark Wizards such as Werewolves and Vampires to analyze their areas of activity, while also explaining their circumstances in simple but insightful terms. She was definitely going to get high marks...
And her excellent roommate was going to celebrate her birthday with her boyfriend today. This weekend was Hogsmeade Weekend as well, so she would not be able to focus on finishing her essay during her free time.
The advantage of being ahead of the top student in their year—and possibly surpassing her—made Prefect Parvati feel a secret thrill rising in her heart.
For the past six years, whether electives or required courses, as long as Hermione was in the class, she had always claimed first place without question. As Gryffindor's female prefect, Parvati had always harbored an unspoken hope: that she could beat her just once before graduation.
It had nothing to do with jealousy. It was simply the subtle little thought between friends.
Parvati looked at the package beside her dormitory bed. It was the birthday gift she had prepared for Hermione. Inside were vouchers for many Hogsmeade shops. The Honeydukes couples' sweet gift