On the first school day after a holiday, the young wizards usually had trouble feeling lively. Anyone who had spent so long playing without the burden of homework would have been the same.
What was more, being late to the first lesson today would be a widespread phenomenon. In other words, which of the Four Houses led in the points hourglasses would depend on which house had fewer latecomers.
Su Er made a contribution to this. He woke up very early, and after getting dressed, he looked at his roommates, who were sleeping in all sorts of ungainly poses, and made a decision.
He took Justin's alarm clock and set it for an hour before class, then drew his wand, pointed it at the clock, and murmured,
"Volume Amplification."
(Not Sonorus!)
Then Su Er put it in a corner of the common room.
No being late!!
Having done all this, Su Er quietly left the common room. Since Hufflepuff had little hope of winning the House Cup, at least today they would come first.
When he strolled into the Great Hall, there were not many people inside. As Su Er had expected, the Hufflepuff table was completely empty.
There were a few people scattered along the Gryffindor table, though. Ron, who was yawning constantly, stood in sharp contrast to the energetic Harry. The diligent Hermione had, of course, also arrived at the Great Hall early...
The three were whispering among themselves about something.
"Good morning." Su Er greeted them and sat down beside Hermione, but the girl gave him a fierce glare, leaving him rather baffled.
"Oh, good morning, Su Er." Harry waved happily at him. "I really liked the present."
"Me too..." Ron also raised his hand. "How did you know I'd wanted a new Wizard's Chess set for