Behind Every Warning...

If it was only about "experiencing" the sweetness of love, then there was naturally no need to feel burdened by one's family circumstances.

The fact that Bellows had such concerns instead showed that he took love quite seriously. He would not casually find a pretty girl for them to enjoy each other's company, then cast her aside once the novelty wore off.

But this had both advantages and disadvantages. What if the girl on the other side only intended to play around with him?

Mr. and Mrs. Weasley's situation was still rather uncommon. They became a couple at school, then eloped and married after graduation.

As for other relationships formed during school, unless they were something like Lucius and Narcissa's marriage alliance, going their separate ways upon graduation—or even before graduation—was the norm.

Among several familiar older students, their romantic experiences had all been full of twists and turns. The older student who had sought Manus's Divination last year had suffered a breakup after an argument.

Those little tricks could indeed create a momentary sense of being moved, which then gave rise to the illusion of happiness. But whether two people could truly stay together ultimately depended on their compatibility and a little bit of fate.

"You really are a master of romance."

There was no rush to do anything on the first day back. Outside was still noisy, as the newly arrived first-years were curious about everything. Manus and Bellows chatted in the dormitory about gossip and thoughts concerning relationships, and Bellows could not help but praise him.

"When I actually get married someday, I'll definitely ask you to divine what my future marriage will be like."

Manus was speechless.

"I told you, I don't divine things like that."

"Oh, right. Reference, reference..."

Bellows did not sound as though