Although Harry was eager to understand his own thoughts, with Christmas over, February 24th was just around the corner.
Compared to the other three Champion, he had an additional task: to solve the Golden Egg puzzle and obtain clues.
No matter how you try to open the seams of the Golden Egg, it only emits a piercing scream comparable to the sound of dozens of saws being pulled haphazardly.
If you try to pry it open by force, the hellish chorus of a thousand immature Mandrakes will burst into song.
This piece of music could turn Snape's slicked-back hair into Sea Urchin and McGonagall's square glasses into a kaleidoscope.
"Merlin's lace panties!" James from the next dorm room cried out in anguish, covering his ears.
"Where's Lao Wen? Why hasn't he come back yet?"
Alfred kept stuffing cotton into his ears. "Looks like he went on a date in the Forbidden Forest."
"Where?"
"Forbidden Forest!"
"Where exactly is it?"
Alfred pointed out the window, then looked at Neville had fainted on the floor in fright.
Having a low tolerance for pain is actually a good thing, at least you don't have to endure the terrifying screams that are getting worse instead of getting worse.
Harry, separated by a wall, was still trying to pry it open by force.
Finally, the Golden Egg was cracked open, and the four people in the dormitory immediately felt as if their souls had left their bodies.
I felt light and airy, as if I had arrived in heaven.
The long-bearded old man in front of us must be the legendary Merlin. Could he be here to welcome the four of us?
Ah! This damned Golden Egg!
In the Forbidden Forest, Vincent and Hermione, who were drawing a map, simultaneously turned to look at the castle.
Did you hear that?
"I heard you."
The Golden Egg's destructive power is growing stronger and stronger; it can even penetrate the castle and reach the Forbidden Forest.
Harry, whose soul returned first, closed the Golden Egg.
If the Hell Choir's singing is the clue, does it mean that the Second Task is set in Hell?
He didn't think much of it, because there was a more serious matter to deal with: their dormitory door had been violently smashed open.
The angry Little Lions rushed in, opening their mouths as if they were shouting something, but Harry couldn't hear them.
"What exactly are you talking about?"
Fred knelt down with a thud. "Harry, I'm begging you, can you please stop messing with your Golden Egg?"
Harry stared blankly as he and George hugged his legs. "No, what are you doing? I can hear everything right now."
"Can't you hear me?" The angry Little Lions glared at each other and roughly carried Harry to the Hospital Wing on the second floor.
Thanks to Madam Pomfrey's meticulous treatment, the eardrums in his and the other three in his dormitory finally grew back.
Because their eardrums are newly grown, any sound they hear is particularly muffled, like it's being heard underwater.
Harry made a million promises that he wouldn't break open the Golden Egg in the dormitory before the angry Little Lions finally let him go.
Back in his dorm room, he looked at the Golden Egg lying quietly on his bed with a sullen expression.
The First Task was already a fire dragon, so it's not impossible for the Second Task to be hell.
But are the clues really that simple?
Unable to figure it out, Harry simply stuffed the Golden Egg back into the drawer.
Anyway, anything is fine, as long as I train hard every day, I can survive better even if I really go to hell.
A month later, Harry's physical strength had increased significantly.
He can now punch through a 5-centimeter wooden board with his bare hands, which is close to 200 pounds of force, equivalent to that of an adult male.
He can't compare to Vincent, but among his peers, he can already be considered outstanding.
Of course, a lot has happened this month. First of all, the Daily Prophet has been reporting on the Nobili Magic Appliances brand almost every day.
On the first day of the Christmas launch, total sales across all categories exceeded 100, and sales in the first month broke 5,000. It's only a matter of time before sales reach 10,000.
With prices often reaching three or four hundred Galleon, achieving such sales figures is already quite remarkable.
The second thing is the latest development in the Ministry of Magic's hunt for Death Eaters.
They would post it every three to five days, each time claiming to have obtained reliable clues and to have achieved a stage victory.
In short, there has been no progress.
The third thing that concerns Vincent is that he appeared on the cover of The Witch Weekly.
The photo shows him wearing a tuxedo at Yule Ball; it was probably taken by mistake without his knowledge.
Making the cover isn't a big deal, but the main thing is that this issue is the last one of 1994, and it's also the one where various annual lists are released.
The top celebrity of the year Vincent Wayne.
The number one man girls most want to date Vincent Wayne.
My number one most desired dance partner of the year: Vincent Wayne.
The most popular wizard, number one: Vincent Wayne...
Throughout the series of rankings, Vincent secured first place more than a dozen times.
Aside from some women-related lists, his name is almost always among the top few.
For example, on the list of most charismatic dangerous people, Sirius Black was number one, but Sirius Black inexplicably came in second, and even Lockhart could only settle for third place.
For example, the most reassuring wizard of the year, Dumbledore was number one, and he was number two.
Most of the remaining lists, such as the Best Innovative Inventions list and the Cutest Magical Creatures list, are related to him; he completely dominates the lists.
Of course, Hermione also made it onto several lists. She was second on the Hogwarts school popularity list, while Vincent was first.
She was also ranked second on the list of fashion icons in the Wizarding World, with Vincent also in first place.
This year's Witch Weekly annual rankings are arguably the least controversial yet, but there will always be some who are dissatisfied.
It is said that a certain golden retriever who had been keeping a low profile for a long time tore the entire weekly magazine to shreds before even finishing reading the list. Even when his brand's sales hit a new high, it didn't bring a smile to his face.
The last two things both relate to Sirius Black and his friends' Prongs Magical Appliances brand.
First, the release date was set for February 14, 1995, Valentine's Day.
Secondly, the press conference for the first major series of wizarding dramas.
The news came as a surprise. Director Lupin revealed that the first season of "The Gryffindor Legend" has finished filming, and the second season is currently in production.
The children at the Magical Dramatic Arts Academy suddenly went from being unknown students to becoming stars in the Wizarding World. Sirius Black and Lupin received a large number of self-recommendation letters from wizards every day, and even many witches made various hints in their letters.
The high level of anticipation for the series greatly exceeded Vincent's expectations, and the only explanation he could come up with was the lack of entertainment options in the Wizarding World.
The launch of the Nobili Magical Appliances brand has given wizards a novel experience that far surpasses Muggle technology by several generations. And since the only program currently available to watch is a replay of this year's Quidditch World Cup, wizards are eagerly anticipating even more exciting new content.