Bell Was Worried That No One Had Come to Pick Him Up

Bell didn't believe a word of his father's claim that his mother and sister had almost torn the house apart (in fact, they had already done so many times).

Just kidding! Their own sister is so cute and well-behaved, and their own mother is so beautiful and gentle. How could they possibly do something so outrageous?

So it must be that Father is making a fuss over nothing again.

In the morning, after the professor called roll, Bell and Hermione, who was finally willing to speak to him, walked together on the way to the Hogwarts Platform.

This time, Bell will travel back to London with Hermione on the Hogwarts Express.

After all, we didn't spend Christmas together, so it would be really unreasonable if we didn't ride home together.

"Bell! You absolutely have to video chat with me every day during the holiday!"

Hermione stared intently at Bell.

"If something comes up and you absolutely can't video chat, please let me know in advance!"

However, the second sentence ruined the whole thing.

"Okay, I promise I'll video chat with you every day!"

Bell said gently.

Looking at his girlfriend's adorable appearance, Bell couldn't help but reach out and ruffle Hermione's hair.

He really wanted to spend Christmas with Hermione, but only if Shanna was there too.

We chatted along the way, and before we knew it, it was almost noon.

After the train arrived at the station, Bell and Hermione got off the train together.

"Bell, where is your family?"

Hermione asked nervously.

Hermione had been nervous ever since Bell said a few days earlier that he would be traveling with her on the train back to London.

The reason she hadn't spoken to Bell for several days was partly because she was angry that he hadn't spent Christmas with her, but also because she was trying to manage her emotions.

Hermione didn't want Bell to know she was nervous.

What if Bell finds out she's nervous about meeting her parents and makes fun of her?

Although she had adjusted for a few days, Hermione still felt as if her heart was being squeezed, and she was so nervous that she could hardly breathe, as the train was about to pull into the station.

Bell looked around curiously. He wanted to ask Hermione the same question.

Given his younger sister and mother's personalities, they should have been waiting for him here long ago. Why is there no one here now?

Is something bad going to happen?

"I don't know either, maybe something came up and delayed me."

Hearing Bell's answer, Hermione breathed a sigh of relief, but also felt a little disappointed.

She didn't know whether she wanted to see Bell's parents or not.

What if Bell's parents don't approve of her?

After all, she is of Muggle-born, and it seems more likely that her Pure-blood Bell parents would look down on her.

Thinking about this, Hermione couldn't wait to leave the platform.

"Bell, you wait here, I'll be going now!"

"Let me see you off."

"No! No need!"

After saying that, Hermione ran towards the exit without waiting for Bell's reply.

It seems she needs some time to adjust her emotions.

Bell watched Hermione's retreating figure with a puzzled expression, wondering what was wrong with his girlfriend this time? Why was she in such a hurry?

But now is not the time to think about those things. Rather than catching up with Hermione and asking her what happened, Bell is more concerned about why his family members are late.

What exactly happened?

Taking two deep breaths to calm his anxiety, Bell took out his Personal Terminal. He planned to contact his family.

However, at that moment, a soft "snap" sound suddenly came from beside him.

"Gege ~!"

Today is the first day of the Hogwarts Christmas Holiday. Bell had already contacted his family to tell them that he would be taking the Hogwarts Express back to London today.

Bell's family fully supported his decision to take the train, a slow mode of transportation, home.

William and Elena didn't want Bell to use Side-Along Apparition too much in the first place. They thought Bell was too young to learn such a dangerous Curses.

For some unspeakable reasons, Shanna unusually hoped that her Gege could come home a little later.

Around 11 a. m., Bell's home was bustling with activity.

Elena and her daughter Shanna, who had been so engrossed in their battle of wits and courage since William's roar yesterday evening that they had even forgotten the date, were suddenly jolted back to reality.

Bell (the Gege) is coming back tomorrow!?

Not wanting Bell (the Gege) to be homeless, the two hastily stopped their standoff. Looking at the ruins at their feet, the mother and daughter remained silent.

"Nanu!" *2

The mother and daughter called out in unison to the household housekeeper, an elderly House-elf.

"What can I do for you, mistress or young lady?"

Nanu, appearing in Apparition, calmly glanced at the castle, now reduced to ruins once more.

He had seen this scene countless times recently.

From initial panic, the House-elf, including him, have now become accustomed to it. If they no longer feel the rumbling of the earth, they'll worry that something has happened.

"Quick! Get everything back to normal! We have to get everything back to normal before Bell (Gege) comes back!" *2

The mother and daughter said it in unison again.

Then, the Bell Family was filled with rumbling sounds again, but this time it was the sound of construction.

Actually, things like castles and gardens are relatively easy to restore.

The House-elf waved their Wand and used Reparo, quickly rebuilding the castle from the ruins.

However, decorating the interior of the castle was more complicated.

Some blankets that Elena burned to ashes, some vases that Shanna froze into ice, and some murals that have flown away to who knows where—these cannot be simply repaired with Reparo.

Moreover, compared to the castle, the Magical Animals that were startled and disappeared into who-knows-where, and the magical plants that were damaged and destroyed in the process, were the real trouble!

After a night of emergency repairs, thanks to the efforts of dozens of House-elf, the Bell Family was barely able to superficially return to its original state.

As for the damaged Philosopher's Stone and the defensive magic arrays that are barely functioning, they can only be repaired at a later time.

"Oh no! It's already this late! Bell will be arriving in London soon!"

After glancing at the time, Elena couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

"Let's hurry to the station now."

William suggested.

He desperately wanted Bell to come back and see the ruins of his home. He had no other choice but to pin his hopes on Bell. Hopefully, Bell could keep those two women in his house in check.

"No!" *2

Elena and Shanna spoke in unison for the third time.

"So you two actually have a very good relationship, right?!"

William remained silent.