His Highness the Prince Seems Troubled / What He Can't Bring Himself to Say Is a Serious Matter...

Honestly, if it weren't for the strict requirements, Harry would have thought both courses were too many.

Harry only chose the Care of Magical Creatures Class to save face for the old professor... Kettleburn himself said that he simply couldn't teach Harry.

As for the remaining three, Divination and Arithmancy were, in Harry's opinion, complete charlatans.

If the Divination is inaccurate, then these two courses are completely useless; but if the Divination is accurate, then that's truly a terrifying thing to think about.

How can a person's destiny Prophecy by so-called astrology, crystal balls, and numbers?

If these things can really Prophecy, then it can only mean that... fate is a pre-written script, and we're just acting out fixed scenes!

As for the final, more... well, more Muggle Studies, Harry really had absolutely no reason to take this outdated course...

At least not now.

Chapter 210 His Highness seems to have something on his mind.

"Harry, we need to catch the train. Have you packed everything...?"

"Let's go first and talk later~"

At the door of Filch's office, Hermione hadn't even finished speaking when Harry hurriedly dragged her out of Hogwarts Castle.

"What happened? Why are you running like a thief?" Hermione asked, puzzled, as she dashed towards Hogsmeade Station.

Harry left in a hurry this time, without even saying goodbye to Filch, which was rather unusual.

"I left a note for Mr. Filch ...after all, if I had said goodbye in person, I probably wouldn't have been able to leave." Harry gently patted his suitcase. "His cat is in there now."

"You kidnapped Mrs. Norris?" Hermione was taken aback by the question.

"There's no other way. Mrs. Norris is pregnant, but Filch doesn't know yet. We'll be gone for almost half a month, and Mrs. Norris can't be left without proper care."

Harry has gone to great lengths to ensure that Crookshanks and Mrs. Norris, both cats in heat, can finally be together. Not only does he have to keep watch while they're doing their errands, but now he also has to take care of the mother cat's pregnancy. He's even more diligent than the most hardworking postpartum nanny.

But now there's hope ahead. After the Easter holidays, and a little while later, Mrs. Norris will be due to give birth.

By then, the deed will be done, and Filch won't be able to deny reality even if he wants to.

After all, a newborn child shouldn't be without a father.

With these cunning thoughts in mind, Ha and He held hands and boarded the train back home.

They plan to go home for the Easter holidays this year.

Firstly, they hadn't been able to go back for Christmas and the holidays, and their parents must have missed them terribly; the other reason they had to go back was that Harry had received a reply from home.

Ordinary people cannot enter Hogwarts, and there are no telephones at the school. Therefore, in order not to worry the Mr. and Mrs. Granger, Harry and Hermione would regularly send letters home through Hedwig.

Of course, everyone understands the principle of reporting only good news and not bad news.

In a communication before the Easter holidays, the Mr. and Mrs. Granger said that the Prince's aide had called their home several times, hoping that Harry could visit Highgrove House during the holidays.

"It's been over a year since we last met. What could Prince Charles want with you?"

On her way home, Hermione remained very curious about it.

"I still can't figure it out, but I guess it's not something simple."

Although Harry was a child sponsored by the Royal Family and had visited the Crown Prince's residence quite often, he was still very careful about the boundaries in his interactions with the Crown Prince himself.

Normally, he would only contact Prince William privately as a friend.

Now that the Crown Prince has had his aide repeatedly call the Granger family in his own name, it's clear he doesn't want to discuss any mundane family matters with Harry.

"Forget it, we'll find out when we get there anyway, you don't need to give me unsolicited advice." Harry glanced amusedly at the studious girl beside him. "Miss Granger, I think the real issue you should be agonizing over right now is whether or not to tell Mom and Dad when we get home..."

"Of course not!" Hermione screamed, even frantically raising her hand to cover Harry's mouth.

However, when she saw Harry's amused yet questioning gaze, she felt guilty and slowly lowered her head.

"I... I'm not saying we absolutely can't tell Mom and Dad about this, it's just..."

The usually proud and academically gifted girl was unusually flustered at this moment. She kept twisting the hem of her clothes with her hands, wanting to peek at Harry, but she was also worried about seeing a reproachful expression on his face.

"Harry, we're still too young, so... I don't want to get too caught up in this. Besides, Mom and Dad might need to prepare themselves mentally..."

"I know." Harry gently took Hermione's hand, his tone devoid of any displeasure. "I will respect any decision you make. The reason I asked that question just now was simply to let you know... I'm always ready to be honest."

"Harry, you..." This time, it was Hermione's turn to instinctively cover her mouth.

Many times, Hermione felt that the relationship between Granger Siblings changed too quickly and seemed a little too casual.

Especially after their relationship changed, Harry's direct behavior made her feel uneasy even more.

Do you think the other person hasn't given this matter much thought, or hasn't even considered their future together...?

But today, Hermione realized she was wrong.

Harry's seemingly frivolous behavior wasn't because he hadn't thought about the future, but because he was already absolutely certain about their future together, so there was no need for him to cautiously test the waters!

And just as Hermione thought, Harry never intended to be cautious, because in his view, any emotion could be expressed openly and honestly... whether it was friendship or something else.

Laugh when you're happy, cry when you're sad, and say what you like directly... If you keep everything bottled up inside, are you trying to create an ocean of sadness and raise fish in it?

So the Book Spirit's earlier judgment was absolutely correct; given Harry's personality and emotional views, he'll never learn Occlumency in his lifetime.

Highgrove House

The car sent by the Crown Prince slowly pulled up in front of the manor. Harry looked out the window at the seemingly unchanged residence, a hint of reminiscence flashing in his eyes.

The last time I came here was because Prince William was feeling down because of his parents' problems, and he wanted to seek my help.

No sooner had Harry arrived than a Hogwarts messenger knocked on his door, followed by an unexpected and forceful attempt to enroll him.

Looking back now, the phone call Prince William made to me was quite a coincidence...

"Hmm... Your Highness?"

The lieutenant opened the car door for Harry, and as soon as Harry got out, he found Prince William waiting for him on the porch.

"Hi, Harry, it's been a long time!" Prince William greeted Harry warmly as he arrived. "Your father has been waiting for you for a while. Let me take you to see him now."

"Okay... Oh, how are the Princess and Prince Harry doing lately?"

The Crown Prince's family had helped Harry, and since they hadn't seen each other for over a year, Harry naturally had to be polite.

"They're not here now..." William's face darkened slightly at the mention of this. "My mother and brother are living at the Kensington Palace now. My parents have been living separately for a long time. As for my brother... Harry, I can't contact him right now..."

"Why?"

Prince William's words puzzled Harry greatly. He was usually the most doting brother, so why was he saying that Harry couldn't have contact with the other person?

"You should talk to your father about the specifics; he won't allow me to say more..." Prince William looked somewhat troubled, and his gaze towards Harry seemed to hold a hint of expectation. "Harry, I've always considered you my best friend, and there are some things... I can only ask you for help now!"

What's wrong with him?

Watching Prince William's lonely figure disappear into the distance, Harry couldn't help but feel suspicious.

(P. S. Writing a book requires research; research involves reading the original work, reading Potter Morpheus, reading Wikipedia, and then there's fan fiction, short videos, analytical posts, and all sorts of other things...)

So I have to say this: some Rohan and Hen are really going too far. You may be a great pairing from the original work, but you don't need to force a connection based on every little detail.

"Being open and honest is friendship, being cautious is love"... That's complete nonsense!

Chapter 211 The Unspeakable Secret is a Matter of Great Importance

"Ha, you've finally arrived, Harry!"

When Harry knocked on the door of the manor's drawing room, Prince Charles, dressed in a formal suit, was already waiting there.

Upon seeing Harry appear, he immediately stood up with a hearty laugh and warmly patted Harry on the shoulder to welcome him.

"Your Highness, I apologize for keeping you waiting." Harry quickly bowed in return for the Crown Prince's courtesy. "I was quite busy with personal matters during last summer and Christmas, otherwise I should have come to visit you earlier."

"It's alright, it's alright, it's good that you're here~" the crown prince waved his hand dismissively and smiled.

Although they hadn't seen each other for a long time, Prince Charles remained very friendly towards Harry, showing no signs of estrangement.

Harry, however, felt that the smile on the other person's face seemed somewhat forced.

He summoned his adjutant to bring some tea and snacks, inviting Harry to chat with him, but he never got to the point, only circling around trivial topics like the weather and polo, occasionally asking about Harry's studies in 'that place'.

"Your Highness... forgive my frankness, but if there's anything you need me to do, please feel free to tell me. If it's something I can do, I will certainly not refuse."

After patiently playing along with the Crown Prince for a while, Harry finally decided to get straight to the point.

"This... Lieutenant, you may leave now." Upon hearing Harry's words, Prince Charles pondered for a moment, and finally waved his hand to dismiss the lieutenant who had been serving him in the room.

"My child, I actually want to ask you for a favor, but I don't know how to bring it up." Prince Charles's expression was just as conflicted as Prince William's earlier. "You know, as a member of the Royal Family, I shouldn't be getting too close to a wizard like you. But this matter is really of great importance lately, and I can't make a decision on my own, nor can I consult anyone else, so I can only listen to your opinion..."

"This is a matter of great importance?"

Harry was increasingly confused. As the first in line to the Britain, the Prince of Wales had countless advisors around him. What could he possibly need to discuss with a thirteen-year-old like himself?

"Harry, I'm wondering... if a child from an ordinary family suddenly awakens... the kind of talent you wizards have, but he can't go to magic school, what... how would Hogwarts handle this child?"

"Your Highness, your question... I really don't know how to answer it for the moment..."

Prince Charles spoke hesitantly about his unspeakable troubles, but after Harry heard his troubling question, he too became hesitant to speak.

Considering Prince William's previous unusual behavior and Prince Charles's current state, how could Harry not guess what had happened!

Prince William's awakening of magical talent is indeed a matter of great importance. If not handled properly, it could cause a major upheaval in both the Britain political and Wizarding World!

"It seems you've already guessed it, so I don't need to hide it anymore." Prince Charles patted Harry on the shoulder and asked earnestly, "Harry, what do you think I should choose?"

The choice I'm referring to is whether Prince William should go to Hogwarts.

From the reactions of the father and son, Harry roughly deduced that William probably really wanted to pursue his studies to resolve his problems, but the Crown Prince didn't seem to share that view.

That's why he was eager to know how the school would handle students from ordinary backgrounds who didn't get into Hogwarts.

"Your Highness, if I may be so bold... Prince William's awakening of magical talent is something that cannot be kept secret in the Wizarding World." After a moment's consideration, Harry spoke earnestly, "Hogwarts possesses a set of identification tools called the Quill of Acceptance and the Book of Admittance. If a newborn child possesses magical talent, the Quill of Acceptance will attempt to record his information, and once he demonstrates the required magical qualities, the Book of Admittance will allow his information to be recorded on its pages. At that time, the child's name, date of birth, and family will all be recorded."

"Is that so?" Prince Charles's expression changed involuntarily. "Does this mean that Hogwarts knew William could use magic from the moment he was born? And what about the Ministry of Magic? Did they also...?"

"Under normal circumstances, they won't know, you can rest assured about that," Harry patiently explained, trying to dispel the prince's doubts. "The Ministry of Magic doesn't have a way to verify a young wizard's specific origins, nor do they have the right to view the birth records in the Book of Admittance unless authorized by Hogwarts. But such authorization has only been granted once in recent decades, and Hogwarts only revealed the name of one young wizard to the Ministry of Magic."

Harry knew about this because he had spoken with the previous portrait artists in the Headmaster's Office about his birth record; and the only name revealed in recent times was Hermione Jane Granger.

Imagine if Albus Dumbledore hadn't told the Ministry of Magic that the Mr. and Mrs. Granger's children had magical talent—how could those guys have possibly allowed Harry to have a peaceful year?

"Hearing you say that puts my mind at ease." The Crown Prince nodded, still somewhat shaken, and then chuckled self-deprecatingly at Harry, "Child, please don't laugh at me. After all, I am of a certain status, so I always have to be cautious."

"I understand that," Harry nodded seriously. "But Your Highness, I must remind you that deliberately hiding William's magical talent won't really solve the problem; on the contrary, it will subject both him and you to even stricter supervision."

Magic is a powerful force, and for a young wizard to learn magic, in addition to learning how to control this power, it is also a kind of certification to practice it.

It's like driving. If you don't obtain a driver's license through legal means, then no matter how skilled you are, you'll still be prosecuted if you run into the police.

William's magical talent cannot be hidden. If he has no intention of learning magic, the Ministry of Magic will likely keep an eye on him until his magical outbursts completely disappear and he is confirmed to have completely returned to being an ordinary person.

But even if the matter ends there, given Harry's understanding of the Ministry of Magic, it's quite possible they'll cast a Memory Charm on the royal family afterward.

If William could enter Hogwarts or find a powerful wizard to study under, he would have a legitimate path to education, and the Ministry of Magic would naturally have no right to supervise him and his family.

"Furthermore, if I may be so bold, Your Highness... perhaps you should reconsider Prince William's wishes." Seeing that the Crown Prince seemed somewhat hesitant, Harry quickly continued to persuade him, "He must be in great pain and confusion right now, because he has awakened a dangerous power that could harm those around him at any time... especially his younger brother, Prince Harry."

"Harry, I know what you're saying makes sense, but I really can't let him make the choice according to his own whims."

With a deep sigh, Prince Charles shook his head helplessly. "If it were any other talent, it wouldn't be so bad, but he has awakened a magical talent. He is the second in line to the Royal Family. If people find out that he is actually a wizard, the consequences will be unimaginable!"

Chapter 212 The events of that year couldn't have been such a coincidence.

Harry didn't know how to console Prince Charles about his concerns, because that was simply the reality.

Although world leaders have all heard of the Wizarding World, the two worlds have always been clearly distinct.

However, Prince William's sudden display of magical talent broke the rules established by this agreement.

Imagine if Prince William were to ascend the throne as the nominal monarch of Britain one day, only to be discovered to be a eccentric and out-of-touch wizard. Wouldn't the entire Britain and even the world then see the Royal Family as a laughingstock?