A Magical Journey Starting from Hogwarts
Chapter 300

The Prophecies Were Accurate-Just a Little Heartbreaking

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"Today we will learn the basic methods of Divination," Trelawney said. "In the first semester, we will learn to interpret tea leaves and read palms. In the summer semester, we can begin to learn about Crystal Ball."

"Professor, could you demonstrate your Prophecy abilities to us?" Aaron raised his hand. "I think that would motivate us to be more enthusiastic about Divination."

As soon as he finished speaking, the students looked at Professor Trelawney with curiosity, wondering if his Prophecy were true.

"True Prophecy are often made unexpectedly," Professor Trelawney said with some hesitation, before quickly changing the subject, "However, some simple Prophecy are relatively easy to make."

She looked at Parvati Patil, a dark-haired Gryffindor girl, and said, "Beware of a red-haired man."

Parvati paused for a moment, then subconsciously glanced at Ron Weasley, who was only a short walk away from her. She quickly moved her chair to the side, trying to create as much distance as possible between them.

Ron's eye twitched slightly. Although he wasn't interested in this classmate, the action of moving the chair really hurt him.

"Classes will be suspended in February due to a severe flu outbreak."

I will lose my voice.

Around Easter, one of us will leave us forever.

The atmosphere in the classroom suddenly became heavy. If this Prophecy was true, it meant that someone in this classroom would die next April.

"Darling," Trelawney said, looking at Rad Brown, who was closest to him, "Could you hand me the largest silver teacup?"

Lad swallowed hard, but then let out a heavy sigh of relief.

She was just taking a teacup; she certainly wasn't the one who left around Easter.

She took the silver teacup from the shelf and placed it in Professor Trelawney's hands.

"Thank you, darling." Trelawney opened the teacup and glanced at it, a hint of regret and reluctance in her smile. "The thing you feared most will happen on F.R.I.D.A.Y., October 10th."

Aaron compared the Prophecy, then looked thoughtfully at Rad Brown.

If you want to know Professor Trelawney's Prophecy abilities, the fastest way is probably to observe the girl's behavior on October 10th.

"Now everyone go to the shelf and take a teacup, then come to me later."

I will fill the cups with tea, and then you will drink the tea, leaving only the tea leaves.

"Shake the teacup three times with your left hand, then invert it onto the tray. Wait until the last drop of water seeps out, then hand the cup to your partner for interpretation." Trelawney smiled and suggested, "You can refer to lesson ' Unfogging the Future ' to interpret the tea leaf shape. I'll be happy to help you."

The students immediately did as instructed, taking the teacups off the shelf one by one.

When it was Neville's turn, Trelawney suddenly picked up a broom and dustpan and went over.

Click!

The sound of shattering porcelain rang out. Trelawney seemed to have anticipated this. As she cleaned up, she looked at Neville and said, "You should take a blue cup. Pink is my favorite."

Neville nodded blankly and picked up a cup with a blue pattern.

Aaron and Hermione followed Professor Trelawney's instructions and walked the path together, then exchanged teacups.

"What can you see in my cup?" Aaron asked curiously.

Hermione opened the textbook, found the section on tea leaves, and then checked Aaron's teacup against it.

As time ticked by, Hermione's brow furrowed deeper and deeper, and her face showed more struggle.

"Uh... it's okay if I can't tell, your expression is scary enough."

"I can do it." Hermione took a deep breath and continued to nitpick over the teacup.

Aaron shook his head with a wry smile and began to interpret Hermione's teacup by referring to the textbook. The shape of the tea leaves resembled a chain, with the ends connected, but there was a small gap in the middle.

"Impressive!" Aaron raised an eyebrow. "Professor Trelawney is truly Oracle."

"What did you decipher?" Hermione asked.

"Are you sure you want to know?" Aaron asked with a playful tone.

Hermione snatched her teacup and stared at the textbook for a long time without being able to decipher it.

"Tell me right away."

"Oh dear, oh dear." Aaron chuckled. "You'll give up this course because of the immense pressure, probably around Easter."

Hermione:...

"Impossible, you must be mistaken."

"We'll see. Let me see mine first."

Hermione handed Aaron his teacup, though he couldn't make out the pattern inside either; or rather, the tea leaves in his cup were unusually chaotic, almost revealing various shapes.

"Can't figure it out, can you?" Hermione said smugly. "I even doubt if the tea leaves in your cup are alive."

At this moment, Professor Trelawney walked up to their table and said, "Broaden your thinking and let your vision transcend worldly boundaries."

"Uh... Professor, I think I see it very clearly," Aaron murmured. "One of your previous Prophecy was about her, and I'm at least 70% sure about it."

Upon hearing this, Trelawney looked at Aaron with a hint of a smile.

Before Dumbledore started school, he told her to pay special attention to a Slytherin, but she didn't care at the time because Divination is about talent and has nothing to do with academic performance.

But now it seems she was too hasty; this student is one of the very few in the Warlock world with a talent for Divination.

"Yes, but he can't see himself clearly." Hermione pouted.

"My dear, let me see." Professor Trelawney gave Aaron a gentle smile, then took the teacup from the table.

She didn't need to study; she just focused intently on the tea leaves in the cup, constantly rotating it and carefully observing it from every angle.

"How so?"

"How is it?" Hermione asked somewhat nervously.

"I've never seen such a complicated fate." Trelawny's eyes widened with excitement. "Sword...flame...darling, the tea leaves indicate that you've experienced a fierce battle. What war did you participate in?"

"Haha..." Aaron chuckled awkwardly, but his heart was in turmoil.

Holy crap! Holy crap!! Holy crap!!

How can someone tell that? Are Divination that good?

This course is a must-take, even if you can't learn it. It doesn't matter if you have to give up the remaining four courses.

"You must be mistaken," Hermione interjected, annoyed. "Aaron is only thirteen years old. The brutal fighting has nothing to do with him."

Aaron swallowed hard, then gave Terry a guilty look.

Terry looked around at the curious gazes and immediately understood Aaron's meaning.

"Perhaps I'm seeing things." Terry Launey didn't seem embarrassed at all, and continued to examine the teacup from various angles.

"A short flight of stairs... You'll be going on a long trip, but you'll be back soon."

Upon hearing this, Aaron's brow twitched slightly.

Good news, it seems his next interdimensional journey won't take too long.

"Wait, there's another endless staircase... You'll have a particularly long journey."

Aaron's heart skipped a beat. What did "long" mean? That was terrifying!

"Professor, what else did you look at?"

Terry Launey didn't answer, but instead stared intently at the teacup, not even noticing his glasses bumping into it.

Chains, portals, arrows, stars, vortexes, thrones...

Professor Trelawney's interpretation was unconscious, and she herself didn't even notice it.

The teacup kept making 'crackling' sounds as clear cracks slowly appeared, and bright red blood dripped from her palm.

Finally, the teacup shattered, and Terry Launey came to her senses. She stared in astonishment at the shards scattered on the floor, along with brownish fragments mixed with blood.

"Who exactly are you?" Terry asked, his voice filled with suspicion.

"I'm just a thirteen-year-old Warlock, there's no need to make such a fuss."

"No, I cannot predict your fate," Trelawney said seriously. "The Divination tells me that you will endure endless troubles and crises, even to a point where I cannot look up to you."

"It can't be that exaggerated!" Aaron said awkwardly, but in his heart he already believed the Prophecy.

This was determined by his identity. Whether he was the God of Magic, the head of the Gaius clan, or married and had children, he had to fulfill his corresponding obligations according to the clan rules.

From this perspective, staying in other worlds might not be a bad idea. At least you don't have to bear those responsibilities, which is a form of retirement.

"Believe it or not," Trelawney said with a squinting smile.

Aaron's lips twitched slightly. "Then, if I may ask, is there a time limit to this Prophecy?"

"I don't know."

"Okay! I'm fine now."

"Child," Professor Trelawney said hesitantly, "Your future is limitless, but it will be a considerable test of your mental fortitude."

"Thank you." Aaron let out a slow breath. "I was fully prepared for this."

Terry continued to walk around the classroom, occasionally answering other people's questions.

"Aaron, don't take what she just said to heart," Hermione comforted Yu. "It's all made up."

"Who knows?" Aaron shrugged. "The truth is definitely not as exaggerated as she described, but... it might not be false either."

"The Divination are truly amazing! Looks like I'll have to ask Jeans to prepare a Crystal Ball for me."

"Don't you have Crystal Ball?" Hermione asked, puzzled.

"It's a different level! I need a higher quality... Crystal Ball." Aaron said seriously, "A good craftsman must first have the right tools. A high-quality Crystal Ball is very helpful for Divination."

Just then, several exclamations came from the side. Professor Trelawney threw Harry's teacup onto the table as if it were a hot potato.

She appeared particularly fearful and uneasy, and her gaze towards Biha Harry was extremely heavy.

"My dear," Professor Trelawney said tremulously, "You have an ominous sign."

"Not strong?" Dean Thomas asked, puzzled. "What do you mean by not strong?"

"Ominous, dear, ominous," Professor Trelawney emphasized. "That sinister dog that haunts the cemetery is the most malevolent omen in our world; it foretells... death."

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