Will spent a wonderfully leisurely night at the ancient Roman baths, enjoying a Roman-style soak. It would have been even more relaxing if Hobert hadn't driven him there in a convertible at breakneck speed for two hours.
Over the next few days, Hobert took Will sightseeing around London, apparently hoping to help him relax. He also asked about Harry's "resurrection," though he didn't dwell on it. He had little interest in the Wizarding World's "war."
Once he had relaxed, Will went back to grinding for experience. At home, he spent most of his time on it. Unlike the scattered hours he had at school, he could devote an entire day, or even several days, to a single subject.
[You gained new Dark Magic knowledge. Dark Magic experience +1] [You gained new Dark Magic knowledge. Dark Magic experience +1] [You gained new Astronomy knowledge. Astronomy experience +1] [You gained new Herbology knowledge. Herbology experience +1] [You cooked several times. Cooking experience +1]
Time flew by. Before Will knew it, he had spent half a month holed up at home, though he had visited Lupin twice during that time.
[Your Astronomy proficiency has risen to LV2] [You gained a Bonus Ability: Astronomical Insight] [LV2 Bonus Ability, Astronomical Insight: You permanently gain 10% more experience when studying Astronomy.]
Will put down a book written by a Muggle astronomer. As it turned out, Muggle books could earn him experience too, as long as the knowledge in them was useful.
Tap, tap, tap! An owl was pecking at his window. It was Awn. Will opened the window and let him in. Despite being Will's owl, the little fellow had only received his name just before Summer Holiday.
Awn held something in his talons: a copy of the Daily Prophet.
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