Dumbledore's Notice

The ceiling of the Great Hall was a deep blue, with wisps of light clouds floating by, just like the sky outside the high, framed windows.

Harry and Ron ate their porridge, eggs, and ham with gusto, while telling Draco about their conversation from the previous day.

"Professor Riddle is Horcrux, you could say he's another Voldemort. He definitely knows what you're thinking, and he might have even told Dumbledore," Draco said after frowning and thinking for a moment.

Draco's words gave Ron an idea. He put down his spoon and said, "That's right, bro! And Voldemort might not have had time to make that many Horcrux yet. He certainly didn't expect to fail before going to Harry's house."

During Ron and Draco's conversation.

"Harry! Hey, Harry!" a voice called out.

Harry turned his head and his heart skipped a beat.

It was Colin Creevey —the guy who became famous at Hogwarts in his first year by selling scuba gear, and who was a crazy fan of his and wanted to take his picture.

Later, because they couldn't get any pictures of Harry, things returned to normal.

Has Colin regained his fanaticism for him?

Colin was rushing toward him, holding a roll of parchment in his hand.

"Here you are," Colin said breathlessly. "I ran into Dumbledore as I was leaving the common room, and he sent me to give this to you!"

I wonder if I could take a picture with you!

My younger brother Dennis will be starting school next year.

I have told him many of your stories.

And they even claim to be your friend!

But Dennis kept saying I was lying, that I was Ravenclaw and had nothing to do with me, a Gryffindor student.

Oh, what a pity, I wish I could have gotten into Ravenclaw.

"But my brother still has a chance!" After saying this in one breath, he raised a camera that he had somehow produced.

He looked at Harry pleadingly, "—maybe I can stand next to you and ask your friend to press the button for me?"

Then, could you please sign your name?

"Okay," Harry said, thinking that this might satisfy Colin.

This would prevent Colin from brainwashing his brother while he was sexually frustrated.

If Colin's brother Dennis were to enter Ravenclaw, then he—

Harry finds the thought terrifying.

Finally, Ron picked up the camera and took a picture of himself and Colin, who was trembling with excitement.

After Colin left, Harry quickly unfolded the parchment, and Ron and Draco also came over.

Dear Harry:

I plan to start individual lessons with you this Saturday. Please come to my office at 8 PM. I hope you have a great first day of school.

Your faithful Albus Dumbledore

P. S.: I like sour soda.

"He likes sour soda?" Ron said, glancing at the text message over Harry's shoulder with a puzzled look on his face.

"It must be the password from that stone monster outside his office," Draco guessed.

Ron pulled out the timetable. "Wait, did I hear that right? Saturday at eight o'clock?"

Alchemy: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM; War Magic: 3:00 PM onwards; Group Potion: 7:00 PM onwards.

So, your entire Saturday is completely booked!

Today is Wednesday, and there's only one class this morning— A History of Magic.

In class, Professor Binns entered the classroom as usual, walking across the blackboard.

The lullaby began.

While the other students were asleep, Harry, Ron, and Neville, who later found out the news, began to have a small meeting in a corner.

Speculating on what Dumbledore will teach Harry.

Ron believed it was likely some special spell or magic unknown to the Death Eaters.

Neville, as the son of Auror, directly pointed out that these things were illegal.

While a wizard of Dumbledore's caliber wouldn't be bound by so-called laws, he wasn't that kind of person.

Dumbledore is more likely to teach Harry some advanced Defense Against Magic.

After the A History of Magic class.

Neville disappeared again.

Harry and Ron returned to the common room and began working on their Charms Class.

However, Ron hadn't been writing for long when he pulled his newly completed homework out to show Harry, "Harry, look, the spell 'Arresto Momentum' may be composed of two words: the former comes from the French word 'arester,' used in Norman Britain, meaning 'to stop,' and the latter comes from the Latin word 'Momentum,' meaning 'momentum.'"

"Is everything alright with me?"

Harry had just finished his homework thanks to Ron's help.

The bell rang for the two afternoon Herbology.

They followed the familiar path to the greenhouse outside the castle.

Various magical plants are cultivated there.

It was always used by Professor Sprout for his Herbology.

After carefully following the flow of people through the vegetable garden, the greenhouse came into view.

The other students stood outside, waiting for Professor Sprout.

Harry and Ron had just joined in and were looking for Neville when they saw Professor Sprout striding across the lawn.

"Today we're going to the Third Greenhouse!" Professor Sprout said.

The students whispered among themselves, clearly intrigued.

They were all very familiar with the layout of the greenhouse.

Compared to the first and second greenhouses.

The plants in the Third Greenhouse are more interesting, but also more dangerous.

Professor Sprout took a large key from his belt and opened the door.

Harry smelled the scent of damp earth and fertilizer mixed with a rich floral fragrance.

The flowers were as big as umbrellas and hung from the ceiling.

Also, Neville was standing next to Hannah not far away.

Susan would occasionally tease Hannah, whose face was flushed. "Let's not go over there."

So Harry quickly stopped Ron from getting closer.

After everyone had found their seats, the teacher said, "Today we are going to peel the beans from the Puffapods and put them into the wooden buckets next to your legs."

Now, can anyone tell me what the characteristics of Puffapods are?

Hermione unexpectedly raised her hand. "Puffapods can shoot or throw beans at living creatures."

Their beans are amazing; they bloom immediately upon contact with a solid object.

"Troll are allergic to them." Hermione's answer also led Harry to discover Ryan.

He was looking at Hermione in surprise.

Clearly, he hadn't expected Hermione to answer the question so suddenly.

During the initial period after the start of the school year, Hermione really enjoyed answering questions.

But after she got used to not being watched and doing whatever she wanted in class with Ryan, she rarely did that anymore.

Even Ron, who had previously shown affection for Hermione in front of Harry, had almost forgotten about Hermione.

Professor Sprout smiled and nodded. "Very good, Ravenclaw 10 points!"

Because of this characteristic of Puffapods, you need to close your eyes when you get close to them.

They discovered you because you were watching them.

When you get close to shell the beans, be careful not to wear gloves and touch the shiny beans with your bare hands.

Use your hands, as magical beings, to prevent it from blooming.

Then they were placed into a wooden barrel made from the heads of the Protector Tree.