The House-elf Kleis was overjoyed at Su Er's visit and eagerly prepared a huge spread of food. Among all the students at Hogwarts, Su Er was probably the only one who received such treatment.
But Harry was clearly in no mood to enjoy this late-night meal that practically qualified as a banquet. He ate halfheartedly until he was half full, then said goodbye to Su Er and left.
Su Er knew what he was thinking, but had no intention of giving Harry any hints.
If things proceeded as normal, well, their beloved Professor Crouch would come to Harry himself and help him. He was the person who most wanted Harry to make it to the end.
Incidentally, cheating was one of the Triwizard Tournament's long-standing traditions, and Professor Crouch certainly knew that too. After tonight, all four Champions, including Su Er, knew what they would face in the first task.
Su Er wasn't the least bit worried about how he would get through the first task. With something as useful as Transfiguration available, why wouldn't he use it?
He happily finished his late-night meal and, with the eager Kleis's help, packed up some of it to take away. After politely thanking Kleis, he strolled back to the nearby Hufflepuff Common Room under the House-elf's tearful gaze.
The joy of a late-night meal could drive away sleepiness and the grumpiness of being woken up. After returning to the dormitory, Su Er casually hauled Justin and Morn out of bed, tossed them the food, then lay back down on his own bed and closed his eyes, peaceful and content.
The night passed, and Su Er enjoyed a wonderful, full night's sleep. With his eyes still half closed, he stretched and sat up in bed, only to sense a figure beside it...
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