Xenophilius Lovegood walked home, carefully cradling a clay flowerpot in his hands.
To him, this flowerpot was a rare treasure.
Even though the soil inside might stain his robes, even though the pot was already protected by magic, he still held it close against his chest, reducing the risk of it falling to the ground.
The soil in the pot was still slightly damp, giving off a fresh earthy scent. A shrub sapling stood within it, its tender green leaves curled up, brimming with faint yet vibrant life.
"Ahem!" Like an actor rehearsing for a play, he practiced what he was about to say. "Panny! Luna! Come here quickly! Look at what I've got in my hands!"
"Oh! Panny is the smartest person in the world. I can never hide anything from you... Luna, see how amazing Mum is? That's right! It's a Dirigible Plum—I brought it back!"
"Of course it's not our wedding anniversary. How could I possibly forget our wedding anniversary? Besides... can a gift given on an anniversary really be called a surprise?"
"A gift that comes out of nowhere is what you call a surprise! But just you wait, Panny! I've actually prepared something for that day too!"
His voice was full of joy. Even the sapling cradled in his arms seemed to have its tender leaves trembling happily with his footsteps.
The outline of Car Castle appeared before Xenophilius Lovegood. One moon hung high in the sky, while another full moon floated above the castle.
It was an accidental byproduct of one of Pandora's magical experiments. The dimmer the night sky was, the more distinct this magical full moon became.
Just like tonight—the stars were not particularly brilliant, so the glow around the magical full moon was especially noticeable.
Looking at the magical full