The First Task Begins

"What was that Hermione just tossed over?" Harry looked at the notebook in Eli's hand. It did not have any overly flashy patterns on it.

Eli did not answer. He opened the notebook and flipped through it, finding its pages densely covered in all sorts of writing. There were even pictures of Dragons copied from some unknown book pasted inside.

The handwriting was elegant, neat, and decisive. Eli knew who it belonged to at a glance.

He believed that if he took this Hermione's notebook outside, plenty of Dragon enthusiasts would fight to buy it.

It recorded everything about Dragon anatomy and habits, with a particular focus on how to safely survive in front of a Dragon.

It was clear Hermione must have put a great deal of effort into making this notebook.

There were plenty of revisions and Hermione's own notes throughout it. The slightly rambling tone made Eli smile without realizing it.

"So what is it? I don't believe Hermione threw us a joke book... Only George and Fred could pull something like that."

Harry was wildly curious, yet Eli seemed completely absorbed in reading.

Hearing Harry's question, Eli looked up, a smile still lingering on his face. "Oh, this?" He showed Harry the cover and the contents one by one. "Some knowledge about Dragons... Hermione made it."

Harry was like a man in a drought who had stumbled upon a spring. He stretched out his hand blankly. "Quick, no one needs that book more than I do!"

Eli instinctively pulled the book back, watching Harry with a wary expression. Then, after thinking for a moment, he said, "You can have it, but you have to return it before the competition."

Harry hardly cared about such conditions. He waved his outstretched hand. "I agree, I agree. Just give