Silan Returned Once More to His Loyal Hogwarts
September 1st.
Orphanage.
James got up very early today, washed up thoroughly, and changed into his new school uniform.
When he left, the children were still sleeping.
Good morning, James.
When he quietly pushed open the door, he found that Kini was already waiting for him.
Kini stood ramrod straight against the wall, dressed in a well-fitting school uniform, looking far more presentable than a child from an orphanage.
James greeted him, and the two chatted for a few moments against the wall before the last person arrived.
John, who was slightly younger, opened the door a crack and slipped out.
Upon seeing the two of them, he paused for a moment, then lowered his head and quickly walked up to them.
Good morning, James, Kini.
"Getting my school uniform took a little time..."
Seeing James and Kini, dressed in school uniforms and looking confident and presentable, John stammered a little.
When they put on their school uniforms, they looked like respectable gentlemen on the street.
This made John somewhat uneasy when facing the two of them.
"Silan is looking for us; we can't be late." James glanced towards the attic. "Let's go."
The three walked side by side toward the attic.
As John climbed the stairs to the attic, each step brought a thrill of ascending higher, filling him with undisguised excitement.
Normally, apart from James and Kini, the other children rarely have the opportunity to come up to this attic.
Because Silan lives here, no one dares to disturb him.
John climbed the stairs step by step, trying to be as quiet as possible, but the old stairs creaked and groaned, making him nervous.
Although he was young, he spent more time in the orphanage.
So he clearly remembered that their lives improved a lot after Silan arrived.
Before this, they often went hungry.
But after Silan arrived, he always managed to bring back some food.
These past few years have been even better; life feels like a dream.
Silan not only feeds everyone, but also gives them money, and now she's even sending the three of them to school.
It's unbelievable.
"Silan is right."
John murmured prayers to himself, feeling his tension ease slightly.
The three people went upstairs in silence.
When they reached the attic, they saw Silan sitting on a single sofa outside the room.
After glancing at Silan, John lowered his eyes with a touch of humility.
It's clear that when no one is around, Silan still sits very properly.
They rarely saw each other after Silan went to school elsewhere.
John could clearly sense that Silan had changed since his return.
He was dressed in a simple white shirt and black trousers, unlike the shiny new school uniforms worn by James and Kini.
But his calm and composed demeanor, coupled with his serene smile, gave them a sense of awe and made them want to bow down simply by sitting there.
It was then that John realized that the difference between Silan and them was never in their clothing or appearance.
"You've arrived."
"Good morning, Silan," the three greeted in unison.
"Great." Silan stood up from the sofa. "The new school uniforms suit you very well."
James asked somewhat sheepishly, "Silan, isn't sending us to school a waste of money?"
He knew that even if public schools provided subsidies to orphanages, sending them to school would still be a considerable expense.
"You'll be useful to me if you've gone to school." Silan straightened John's slightly crooked tie. "You won't stay in the orphanage forever."
"We're about to do something big, and it's hard for people who haven't gone to school to do it well."
"So, either keep up or get out."
John's face flushed red, whether encouraged by his words or because he was somewhat flustered by adjusting his tie.
"Is everything else arranged?" Silan asked James.
"The money and personnel have been arranged, so you don't need to worry."
"Alright, you guys get ready and go to school. I should go too."
Silan glanced at the time.
He should be heading to the station soon.
When he walked out of the orphanage with his luggage, he found that the Mr. and Mrs. Granger and Hermione were already waiting for him.
After exchanging greetings, the group hurried to the station.
After getting in the car, Silan and Hermione remained seated together.
Silan leaned back in her chair, closed her eyes, and reviewed her achievements from the previous school year.
Besides achieving top marks in all his exams, he also gained a lot.
Mokeskin Pouch I bought myself, a huge Suitcase, and a Dragon...
Leaving aside the other miscellaneous materials, he has acquired quite a few attribute modifiers.
Silan glanced at her character profile panel.
[Silver Tongue: Level 2 (21/200) Effect 1: Your words resonate deeply, making it easier to gain the trust of others. Effect 2: Those who admire you will be increasingly convinced by your words.]
[Spell Inspiration: Level 2 (87/200) Effect 1: Makes it easier to generate inspiration while learning Spells. Effect 2: Increases Spells casting speed by 15%.]
[Potion Prodigy: Level 1 (96/100) Effect 1: More inspiration strikes when crafting Potions, slightly increasing the chance of creating perfect quality Potions.]
[Animal Bloodline: Level 3 (7/300) Effect 1: You can communicate with animals. Effect 2: Rough, Tough Skin. Effect 3: Blazing Dragonfire.]
[Wandless Casting: Level 1 (63/100) Effect: Increases the effectiveness of Wandless Casting by 10%.]
[Wizard's Eye: Level 1 (67/100) Effect: Your eyes can see the flow of magic.]
[Photographic Memory: Information such as text and pictures seen with your own eyes will be remembered forever. (Note: Cannot be upgraded)]
[Santa Claus: Delivering Christmas gifts more than ten times each Christmas earns one entry into a prize draw. (Note: Cannot be upgraded)]
The other gain was in terms of money.
When he first started first grade, he only had a few Silver Sickle left over from buying things.
Even though sending James and the others to school cost a considerable amount of money, they still have over 100 Galleon left.
Compared to when he started first grade, he is now much better off financially.
Overall, the first grade was very fruitful.
Taking stock of what she owns like this doesn't make Silan feel bored; on the contrary, it makes her feel very fulfilled.
Only by knowing what you have can you know what you want to get next.
Hermione, who was standing next to her, yawned wearily and put the thick book she was holding back.
"Tired?" Silan asked.
"A little."
Silan glanced at the thick In-Depth Guide to Common Spells in Hermione's hand and suggested, "You could read some Shakespeare when you have time, as a change of pace."
"Shakespeare? You mean the famous wizard and writer?" Hermione asked, intrigued. "Yes, how could I have forgotten about him?"
"Thank you, Silan."
This Shakespeare is a renowned figure in both the Wizarding World and Muggle World, and is a more widely known wizarding writer Lockhart.
He created many famous works that were popular in both the Muggle World and Wizarding World, many of which were based on stories about wizards and magic.
Just as Hermione made up her mind to buy some Shakespeare books, there was a knock on the door of the box.
George and Fred peeked in with grins, holding Ginny's hand.
"Come on, Ginny, don't be shy."
Hermione was somewhat exasperated.
Weasley's back again...
Ginny followed her two brothers into the private room, looked around, and then sat down next to Hermione by the window.
"Sorry for crowding you, there really weren't any seats outside," Ginny said to Hermione, a little embarrassed.
"It seems Ginny prefers their place to ours," George said, feigning sadness as he pouted.
Because Ginny was sitting by the window, Hermione had to cling tightly to Silan.
"Don't mention it, Miss Weasley."
Hermione tried her best to control the corners of her mouth to avoid showing an overly obvious smile.
Although it was a bit cramped for the three of them to sit together, she actually wanted this situation to be one she couldn't have imagined.
"It seems the Weasley aren't all that annoying after all." Hermione's liking for Ginny grew stronger.
George and Fred chatted and laughed across from each other.
Harry and Ron are missing.
"That's strange, we searched the whole train and couldn't find them."
Silan looked out the window.
The white clouds in the sky were very low, drifting slowly like cotton candy blown by a breeze, casting patches of shadow that dappled the green grass.
"Maybe they want to fly to school."
George and Fred both laughed. "Silan, you're quite the joker."
The train continued its journey, and the sun, as if in a race, also sped westward.
As the sun passed its final stop and extinguished its light, the train finally arrived at its destination.
Silan returned to his loyal Hogwarts.