A Perfect Halloween Eve Feast

The thrilling and fun food gathering activity has come to a temporary end, and the current stock is probably enough to last for several months.

What pleased Bell most was that Shanna spoke highly of the spider leg meat. For Bell, nothing was more important than seeing his little sister enjoy her meal.

After enjoying the delicious food, it's time to get back to my busy studies and research. I almost forgot my "big plan" isn't finished yet; time is really running out!

Before they knew it, Halloween was just around the corner. Bell couldn't help but sigh at how slowly time was passing!

In Bell's mind, the last Halloween Eve party felt like something that happened in a past life.

So how much longer until his Shanna can start school?! He can't take it anymore!

No matter how much resentment Bell harbored, it couldn't affect the good mood of the other Little Wizard.

Halloween is not only the first important festival of each school year at Hogwarts, but the eve feast also features delicious pumpkin dishes and exciting performances. Every Hogwarts student eagerly anticipates this day.

Today, Hermione is in an exceptionally good mood.

From the moment she woke up in the morning, the Little Witch's smile never faded. She even borrowed some cosmetics from her roommate and put on a simple, light makeup.

For Hermione, last year's Halloween Eve was a nightmare. Although it ended well, the experience was utterly unpleasant. And in the end, all she got was some cold Pumpkin Pasties in the common room—it wasn't tasty at all!

So strictly speaking, this was her first Halloween in the true sense of the word at Hogwarts.

This time, Hermione is determined not to let anyone or anything spoil her good mood! If anyone dares to do so, they can't blame her for throwing a tantrum! If you really push her too far, she might just let Bell bite someone!

"Achoo!"

Bell suddenly sneezed.

He looked up and around curiously. With his current physical condition, although he couldn't be said to be immune to all poisons, a mere cold virus should not be able to harm his body.

"When was the last time I sneezed?"

"What's wrong, Bell?"

Hermione asked in a low voice.

She looked at Bell with some confusion, wondering why he had seemed inexplicably unhappy since the morning.

Shouldn't holidays be happy occasions? Everyone seems to be having a good time. Even the professors have deliberately reduced the amount of homework this week.

Except for Snape.

"No, it's nothing."

Unable to figure out what was going on, Bell simply put the matter out of his mind. It wasn't a big deal anyway.

Hermione didn't delve into Bell's answer. They were currently in the Library reading and doing homework, not a suitable time for conversation.

Although Hermione and Bell were the only two people in the Library because of Halloween, Madam Pince's attention was entirely focused on them. Those two simple exchanges had already stirred something within Madam Pince.

Meanwhile, Madam Pince was internally cursing and swearing.

Today is Halloween Eve!

She diligently guards the Library every day, protecting the precious books from those wretched little devils. It's not easy for her!

She had finally waited for the holiday, and since no Little Wizard would be coming to the Library to read, she was thinking of relaxing properly.

As a result, for some reason, two mentally unstable kids came to the Library for a date this year!

Is Library a place for dating?

Are you out of your mind?!

The evening's banquet went very smoothly. To make up for last year's disappointment, Hermione even asked Bell to use the magic she had used before to help her digest the food in her stomach quickly, so she could eat it all again.

Hermione's roommates stared at her in surprise, wondering what had happened to make Hermione so despondent. Had she been rejected after confessing her feelings?

Remembering that Hermione had surprisingly put on makeup that morning, the gossipy Little Witch, feeling they had stumbled upon the truth, excitedly gathered together and whispered among themselves.

After Hermione returned to the Gryffindor long table, Penelope, who had just disappeared and then suddenly reappeared, asked curiously, "Bell, what did you just do?"

Penelope was utterly baffled by Bell's puzzling behavior of placing his hand on Hermione's stomach and then Hermione happily leaving a short while later.

"It's just a little magic trick that can aid digestion. However, frequent use can lead to weight gain."

Penelope, who was just thinking of asking Bell to help her digest so she could eat more delicious Pumpkin Pasties, was so startled by the second half of Bell's sentence that she quickly dismissed the unreliable idea from her mind.

Girls her age are most concerned about their weight, and every 100 grams they gain makes them feel like the end of the world is coming.

"By the way, senior, why did you suddenly run away again? So you actually dislike Hermione? Why?" Bell asked, puzzled.

"Who, who ran away! You're the one who ran away! I've been standing right here the whole time! You just stopped noticing me as soon as you saw Hermione!"

Penelope found her explanation increasingly convincing, and eventually, she herself inadvertently came to believe it.

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Faced with her senior's attempt to shift the blame, Bell was speechless.

Can't we be reasonable?

Penelope didn't really know how she felt about Hermione.

If I had to say whether I dislike it or not, I'd say I do.

As for why... well, that's a secret!

However, it was probably mostly jealousy. Jealousy that Hermione, also from Muggle family, could have such a different fate.

At tonight's dinner, Dumbledore also invited a singer to perform. The singing was indeed very good; even Bell was captivated by it, feeling a sense of relaxation wash over him.

Although Bell didn't know those people, from the conversation of the other Little Wizard, they seemed to be very famous.

Of course, their appearance fees seem to be very high in line with their fame.

So isn't Dumbledore afraid that the professors will collectively cause him trouble? You know, the professors at Hogwarts haven't had a raise in many years, and tonight's appearance fee might be equivalent to half a year's salary for the professors?

In short, the Halloween Eve party came to a perfect end in a joyful and festive atmosphere. After Dumbledore's customary brief remarks, the Little Wizard walked out of the Great Hall in small groups.

I'm sure they'll have sweet dreams tonight.