Hermione had an excellent birthday; there was no doubt about that.
When her family's faces appeared before her, she was so excited she nearly cried.
Sean and Justin tactfully gave them some space, waiting outside the classroom. Sean read a book while Justin nervously rambled on about all sorts of things.
After a while, they heard Hermione call softly, inviting them inside.
The Granger couple's tenderness practically overflowed as they praised Justin until his face turned red. Naturally, Sean was equally caught up in it.
Under the Granger couple's concerned gazes, Hermione unwrapped her presents.
Justin's gift was a set of Moon Charts and astronomical instruments, which would help little Granger with her Astronomy class assignment.
Sean gave her notes he had organized himself—something even Hermione had to admit: Sean's notes were a lifesaving treasure for any Young Wizard trying to survive the weekend.
Their systematic, scientific, and engaging nature was beyond comparison with those dry, vague textbooks.
Not to mention his nearly perfected History of Magic notes, which had already spread widely among the Young Wizards.
Late one quiet night, a note suddenly appeared at the top of the pages.
Hermione froze for a moment, carefully checked on her sleeping roommates, and only then began to read it.
I want to say this, Hermione: no matter how others judge you, your worth will never change because of it.
I know you understand that, but please allow me to say it once more.
—Your friend: Sean Green
It nearly brought tears to the eyes of the recently downcast Hermione.
Sharing special moments together clearly had a way of bringing people closer. In any case, the three Young Wizards who had spent time in that classroom had grown even closer.
It also made Justin and Hermione realize that Sean seemed to