Hogwarts: A Magical Elegy
Chapter 17

Goodnight

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The dormitory was designed for four people, but there was only one bed and one wardrobe for a single person, leaving the rest of the space empty.

"Oh, Snowy!"

His luggage was with him, while Snowy had indicated before getting on the train that it wanted to come to Hogwarts first.

Cypher saw at a glance that it was eager to play with Cinderella and didn't stop it, letting it go ahead.

He just hadn't expected the weather near Hogwarts to be so terrible.

Not only did Snowy not see Cinderella, but it was also waiting for him here in a sorry state.

Seeing its master enter, it was like a child waiting for a parent's comfort.

Snowy opened its wings and flapped at Cypher, venting its grievances, anger, and rainwater on him.

Once Snowy calmed down, Cypher extended his wand.

After thinking for a moment, he still didn't cast the spell directly on Snowy.

He first cast a spell on the table; Iris had told him about this Drying Spell when he got off the train.

Although simple, this was his first time casting it.

It was cast successfully, without any explosions or other effects.

Only then did Cypher maintain the spell and switch the target to Snowy.

It was practically a magical version of a hot air dryer!

Soon, Snowy turned back into a fluffy little cutie.

It affectionately pecked at Cypher's index finger with its beak.

Cypher took out Snowy's perch from his pouch.

He sent Snowy to stay on the side and began to busy himself with organizing his luggage.

Its big eyes were full of doubt.

Snowy didn't understand why Cypher tidied up its nest, washed it, and then put on his clothes, preparing to go out.

However, it was still raining heavily outside.

It could rest in the dormitory with peace of mind.

Cypher noticed that the common room didn't require everyone to wear Wizard Robes; the older students were all wearing pajamas or loose clothing.

It wouldn't be too much of a problem for him to go out in a shirt, baggy shorts, and slippers, right?

Arriving at the common room, he indeed didn't receive any strange looks.

Looking around, there were many empty seats.

Cypher first walked towards the Ravenclaw Library on the side.

He took out a book of practical spells and returned to the hall, finding a corner to sit down.

Just as he was enthusiastically reading these small life spells, he caught a glimpse of figures swaying in the corner of his eye.

Cypher quickly looked up; it was Iris and Luna.

One was wearing yellow pajamas, and the other was wearing white pajamas.

"You guys are going to kill perfectionists!"

Cypher rolled his eyes; the white-haired Iris was wearing yellow pajamas, and Luna was wearing white pajamas with yellow hair.

The two girls held hands and sat opposite Cypher.

"You're out so early? Are your roommates hard to get along with?"

Iris took the book from Cypher's hand, noticed that he had read quite a bit, and casually flipped through it, asking.

Cypher retracted his hand that had followed the book, leaned back forcefully into the sofa, and stretched.

"Ugh! I have a dormitory to myself, what about you guys?"

"We have a dormitory for the two of us!"

Luna pulled Iris over, and the two of them faced Cypher face-to-face, making Cypher exclaim that he couldn't take it.

"True single dormitories are only provided to the prefects of each house."

Seeing Cypher admit defeat and start avoiding eye contact, Luna released Iris and said with a smile.

Iris finished flipping through the book, discovered that they were all life-related spells, such as small spells for the kitchen, laundry, and so on, and closed the book, returning it to Cypher.

"Don't bother reading! Don't think there are a lot of books in the Ravenclaw Library; most of them are autobiographies of older students and a small portion of study notes. The rest are just introductions to humanities, history, and things. The truly profound magic is in the Restricted Section of the Hogwarts Library, and many dangerous magic books are only available in the Headmaster's office."

Seeing Cypher's attention shift back to the book, Iris puffed out her cheeks and harrumphed.

"Alright, alright!"

Cypher reluctantly took his eyes away from it; the explanation of these life spells was even more detailed than his textbook.

A flash of inspiration appeared in Cypher's mind, but he couldn't grasp it no matter what.

Seeing Cypher close his book, Iris assumed her words had worked, and she narrowed her eyes with a smile.

"How about we show you around the castle tomorrow?"

Luna also said with a smile.

"It's a pity we don't know the Disillusionment Charm, otherwise, we could take you on a night tour right now. The professors usually turn a blind eye to students wandering around at night. However, there's a special ghost in the school called Peeves, and students who don't know the Disillusionment Charm often run into him, and then he'll make a big fuss and call the professors."

Iris suddenly stopped smiling.

"I asked my grandfather, but other than Expelliarmus, he never taught me any other defensive spells. He said I was slow to react, and knowing just that one would be enough. The older students say that books explaining the Disillusionment Charm can only be found in the Restricted Section."

"Then why don't we find an older student who knows how to cast the Disillusionment Charm and learn from them?"

Cypher asked, puzzled.

"If the older students want to learn this spell, they must first swear not to pass it on before they can get a note from a professor to go to the Restricted Section to read the relevant books," Luna said.

Indeed, if this kind of spell became widespread, the school's nights would probably be chaotic.

Rather, getting a note from the professor means that the professor believes you have the ability to wander around at night and trusts you.

"Alright, let's behave well and get a note from Professor Dumbledore!"

Cypher comforted them, and the two girls nodded repeatedly.

"By the way, do you two know any of these spells?"

Topic killer – Cypher Corvin.

"Judging by your tone, you're expecting us to be good at housewife spells?"

Iris, not knowing what she was thinking, had her fair skin flushed with excitement, and Luna also lowered her head, staring at her cute toes.

"Uh, uh, uh?"

Cypher realized that the practical spells in front of him were mainly for household use.

In a panic, Cypher misspoke again.

"I didn't mean that."

The words slipped out before he could take them back.

Iris and Luna simultaneously stood up with blank expressions. Without a word, they each grabbed a book and slammed it heavily on the table, attracting the curious gazes of many older students in the distance.

He accidentally lit a fuse. Oh, no, two...

The atmosphere was very stiff, and Cypher felt like he was sitting on pins and needles.

Finally, he couldn't help it.

"Cough, cough, it's getting late. Let's rest early. We still have to tour the castle tomorrow."

Cypher quietly broke the silence.

"Okay."

The two girls responded indifferently. They stood up in sync and returned the books they hadn't even opened.

Standing there, Cypher holding the book, he made a decision in his heart.

At the intersection where they were about to part, Cypher didn't hesitate and pulled the two of them into his arms.

"Good night, see you tomorrow morning!"

"Good night, Cypher, see you tomorrow morning." ×2

Sure enough, smiles reappeared on their faces.

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