Days at Hogwarts
Chapter 116

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As George said, getting a pair of Ice Skates isn't difficult at all.

Albert borrowed Ice Skates from Shanna, then used Duplication Charm on them, easily making a copy of the roller skates used by all four of them.

Although Shanna used universal Ice Skates, Lee Jordan's feet were too big to fit into Shanna's skates. He could only stand on the shore and watch his roommates put on their Ice Skates and prepare to try this new sport.

"Watch your Ice Blade, don't slip, and don't hurt yourself," Albert called out to Fred and George, who had already put on their Ice Skates. "You'd better separate and practice somewhere where there are no people."

"Can't you really help me change the size?" Lee Jordan was a little annoyed; being left behind was no pleasant feeling.

"Borrow a pair of Ice Skates from someone else, and I'll make you a duplicate pair." Albert put on his brown boots, bent his legs inward, and began to get used to the feeling of skating on the ice.

After putting on his Ice Skates, George started trying to walk and almost twisted his ankle.

Fred, standing next to him, fared even worse, falling directly to the ground and wincing in pain.

"Ugh, this guy really knows everything." Fred slowly stood up with Lee Jordan's help.

"Watch out, don't step on my foot," Lee Jordan shouted a warning.

"Are you alright?" Shanna turned a corner and stopped in front of the two of them.

"I've already told them." Albert stopped next to Shanna, looked at the Twins brothers who could barely stand, and shook his head almost imperceptibly. "It's normal for them to fall a few times at the beginning."

"You really can ice skate," Shanna exclaimed, watching Albert's fluid movements. "You really can do everything!"

"I've played it before; my family taught me," Albert told a little lie.

Actually, Albert didn't have much talent in this area. After falling several times during practice, he got so angry that he used the skating panel to directly upgrade his skating skill to level 1.

"Someone teach us how to use this thing!" George shouted at the two men.

"Well... I can't help you." Albert shrugged helplessly and said to the Twins, "My skating skills are terrible."

As if to emphasize what he had just said, Albert nodded again after finishing his sentence and repeated, "Yeah, it's terrible."

"You guys are ice skating too?" Mario turned a corner and stopped in front of Albert on his left.

The Acrobatic Trio skates here. They are very skilled at skating and can even perform all sorts of strange moves while skating.

Albert felt that the three of them could form a team and participate in an international figure skating competition.

"Mario, can you teach us how to skate this?" George saw an acquaintance and quickly asked for help.

"I've only been learning myself for a short time, so I don't know how to teach others," Albert explained helplessly, noticing Jack's gaze.

"Well... that's no problem. However, we can't guarantee you'll be able to learn. After all, ice skating requires talent." Danny and the others didn't mind helping them out, since they were all on the Gryffindor Team and usually got along quite well.

Albert saw someone teaching the Weasley and the others, so he looked at Shanna and asked, "Want to take a ride around the Black Lake together?"

"I won't go," Shanna said, glancing around the Black Lake before politely declining.

"See you later." Albert waved to the group and began skating around the Black Lake. The Black Lake at Hogwarts was really big, and there were quite a few students skating on the shore near the castle.

The lake was flat, Albert glided around the shore, enjoying the scenery.

To be honest, it was a novel experience. He believed that many students hadn't actually appreciated the scenery around the school from various corners of the lakeside, and it would have been great if they had brought cameras.

Albert spent quite a bit of time circling the lake, and when he returned, he ran into a few acquaintances.

The Red-haired McDougal Sisters from Ravenclaw.

Katrina had just let go of her sister Isobel's hand when she slipped and fell flat on her backside.

Albert quickly went around the other person from the outside to avoid bumping into them.

It's dangerous for beginners to practice skating. After all, you never know when they'll fall or when they'll take you down with them.

"Are you alright?" Albert, seeing that Isobel wasn't going to lend a hand, so he reached out and pulled Katrina up from the lake.

"Thank you." Katrina was a little embarrassed that Albert saw her disheveled appearance, but she still thanked Albert politely.

"Uh, you're welcome." Albert was considering whether he should let go; the other person looked like he might fall at any moment.

"Katrina, I'm afraid you don't have much talent in this area." Isobel looked at his sister with a helpless expression.

"Long time no see, Isobel," Albert said. "I've read your paper; it was excellent, what a pity."

"Thank you." Isobel nodded. "I never thought I would win the Transfiguration Today Most Promising Newcomer Award. That's too early for me."

"You two know each other?" Katrina raised an eyebrow.

"Yes, we both attend Professor McGonagall's Transfiguration Club," Albert explained.

"Albert is a genius at Transfiguration," Isobel suddenly said.

"Do you two really enjoy flattering each other?" Katrina asked, looking at the two of them with a strange expression.

"This isn't flattery, it's a fact," Isobel said, shaking his head. "By the way, my paper used a small part of your theory."

"I don't mind," Albert waved his hand. "Professor McGonagall told me about it, and I agreed. Anyway, it's all stuff from books."

"See you at the Transfiguration Club next time." Albert handed Katrina's hand to Isobel and turned to leave.

Isobel suddenly called out to Albert.

"I heard you're quite familiar with Professor Broad?" Isobel suddenly asked.

"?" Albert was taken aback, puzzled as to why Isobel would bring this up, but he still answered the question, "Not very well. I've been to Professor Broad's office a few times to discuss the issue of Defence Against the Dark Arts."

"It seems Professor Broad thinks highly of you," Isobel said meaningfully.

"What's wrong?" Albert looked at Isobel with a puzzled expression, sensing that Isobel's words had another meaning.

"Professor Broad is a very famous wizard. If you befriend him, you can learn a lot," Isobel nodded. "If you want to improve in a certain area, you need to communicate more with people who are talented in that field."

"Oh, thank you for reminding me." Albert looked puzzled, but still thanked the other person before turning and leaving.

"Professor Broad really alright? He's just a fairly well-known wizard?" Albert was full of questions. He decided to take some time to look up information about Professor Broad.

I always felt that Professor Broad was a bit strange.

When Albert returned after skating a lap around Black Lake, Lee Jordan was still struggling with his skates with Mario's help.

As for Fred and George, those two guys have long since disappeared.

"Where are the Weasley Twins?" Albert asked, puzzled.

"They gave up," Danny shrugged. "Only Lee Jordan is still persisting, but he's also had a bad fall."

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