Some common ingredients, meticulously cooked by Mrs. Weasley, signaled the beginning of lunch.
During the meal, there wasn't much idle chatter. This was partly due to the delicious food and also because most things that needed to be discussed had already been covered.
...
After lunch.
As the boys gradually left, only Ginny and Mrs. Weasley remained in the living room...
Located in Devon, England, the Burrow stood tall.
Perhaps, as Ron had once said in the stories, they hadn't expected to have so many children.
To have enough room, they had to keep building upward, layer by layer. However, since there had never been an architect in the Weasley family, the entire house presented a quirky and interesting appearance from the outside.
Although ...
After Fawkes left, the cottage welcomed new guests in the evening.
At the dining table, Draco poked the owl in front of him. He had never seen such an old and nearly lifeless owl before.
"It's still alive, just too old! It should be enjoying its retirement in the owlery rather than delivering letters."
"I agree with that!" Ino nodded in agreement.
When it came to ide...
Life always has too many moments of inadvertence and too many surprises.
When the Lucius couple learned of their son's residence, they weren't angry about his running away. Instead, they sent a house elf to stay with him permanently.
After confirming that this elf wasn't Dobby, Ino just let it be. Having someone help with three meals a day was a welcome relief.
...
U...
The story of Middle-earth has come to an end.
In the Sanctuary Valley, Ino opened a suitcase and meticulously sorted through its contents, taking out items he didn't immediately need.
This journey had given him a feeling as if a lifetime had passed.
Over the span of ten years, he had grown from a fifteen-year-old boy into a twenty-five-year-old young man within the story.
The peaceful Shire.
In the middle of a lush apple orchard.
Ino sat alone under a tree, using a delicate sword to carve a piece of ivory.
The ivory was a 'friendly' gift from the Haradrim, and the sword he was using was also a trophy of war, the Morgul Blade, once wielded by the Witch-king of Angmar.
As for the Sword of the Slayer, he had returned it to Gandalf after ...
Minas Tirith.
After throwing his longsword, Gandalf no longer paid attention to the battle in the sky.
His two-meter-long staff swung with force, showcasing his superb martial skills that continued to drive back the orcs.
In mid-air, Ino launched two successive powerful spells before retreating on his flying broomstick.
Out of the corner of his eye, he saw something...
The first rays of morning sunlight spread over the land.
The Morin Creek camp was alive with noise, though it was limited to the restless neighing of horses.
All the Rohirrim knights silently donned their chainmail armor.
...
The White City.
Once the resplendent capital of Gondor, it was now engulfed in smoke and fire.
Countless orcs from Mordor, toweri...
In the silent camp.
Sensing Fide's joy, Ino decided to investigate.
He was unsure which version of the ghost this was from the stories.
If it was a corporeal, attack-capable undead, distinct from Hogwarts' magical ghosts, it would be extremely valuable for research.
However, if it was just the frightening green ghosts described in the original storybooks, it would be...
The border between Rohan and Gondor.
On the towering western spurs of the White Mountains.
The last of Gondor's seven beacon towers—Halifirien—was ablaze.
...
"Clang, clang, clang..."
Edoras, the capital of Rohan.
In the council hall at the highest point, the assembly bell rang. Théoden, dressed in full armor, had been waiting in the hall for some ...
In the blacksmith's shop, a room filled with weapons and equipment.
The sudden appearance of the White Witch made this ordinary room seem somewhat different.
People often say that luxurious clothes and jewelry can adorn a person's appearance. But if a person is exceptional enough, they can instead adorn the objects around them because they themselves are like jewels.
The Wh...
In a simple, unadorned room.
As Ino finished speaking, Theodred was the first to stand up.
"You're back. We didn't mean to intrude, but the door was open when we arrived..."
The young crown prince of Rohan appeared slightly uneasy.
"Relax, my friend," Ino said with a smile as he walked into the room. He placed a large bag of stones in the corner, the sound of the sto...
The modest room fell silent.
Ino gazed through the open door, watching the bustling street outside.
On the street, countless Rohirrim were busy with their tasks.
Strong young men carried distributed grain, young women carried baskets of vegetables, and even the elderly and young children were engaged in whatever work they could manage.
Outside the door lay Edoras, th...
In this room, worn by the passage of time and exuding a quaint simplicity.
Ino half-lay on a bed covered with straw, while an oil lamp on the table quietly burned, its flame flickering gently with the wick.
Next to the bed, a ceramic teapot and matching teacup floated in the air. Though there was no visible fire, wisps of steam continuously rose from the spout, emitting a faint te...
Helm's Deep.
Once the valley of the former kings of Rohan, it is now filled with the corpses of Uruk-hai.
When Éomer led two thousand of Rohan's elite warriors to the scene, they were stunned by what they saw. Corpses of Uruk-hai were piled high under the defensive walls and Hornburg, some places nearly level with the height of the walls.
The Uruk-hai's fighting spirit was...
In the magical world, the ancient white magic of the Patronus Charm.
For the first time, it will appear in Middle-earth.
Under the night sky, the starlight seemed to shine brighter, as if responding to something.
As the incantation echoed, the tip of the wand emitted a dazzling light, followed by a silver beam shooting straight into the sky.
Countless glowing silver ...
Helm's Deep
Although it's called a fortress, Helm's Deep actually consists of two parts. The eastern part is a deep defensive wall connected to the cliffs of the White Mountains, while the western part is a semicircular towering castle built on rock—Hornburg.
At this moment, Ino and Théoden stood side by side on the solid and spacious defensive wall of the deep valley beneath t...
At dusk, Edoras was clearly visible.
After six long months on the road, the journey had finally come to an end.
The five-thousand-strong group erupted into cheers, their tired faces breaking into long-awaited smiles.
The group moved forward slowly.
Unlike the others, Ino had noticed Edoras' fully armed soldiers early on.
To avoid misunderstanding and conflict,...
The White Mountains
The capital of Rohan, Edoras.
In the grand hall, Gandalf stood quietly before the throne.
Before him sat the ruler of Rohan, King Théoden. Long-term erosion and dark enchantment had turned this once heroic king into a withered old man.
His twisted face and vacant eyes made him look like a lifeless puppet.
With Gríma subdued, the other gua...
Middle-earth, Third Age 3018.
In peaceful times, time often tends to be overlooked.
Ino had lived peacefully in the Shire for three years.
However, after the first year ended, he was certain he had struck gold; it was highly likely that he would stay until the entire story concluded before returning.
A full seven years of story time—this was nothing short of luxuri...
After decades of not meeting, Bilbo had a lot to talk about. They chatted from dusk till night, from night till dawn.
Eventually, he couldn't stay awake any longer and fell asleep while they were talking.
Using the Levitation Charm, Ino moved Bilbo to his bed and then walked out of Bag End.
...
The night in the Shire was serene, with the moon shining brightly and sta...
Mid-June, the evening breeze carried a hint of coolness.
Ino walked alone along the winding cobblestone path, carrying a suitcase.
This was the path from the castle to Hogsmeade.
Even though it was only a half-hour walk, he took over an hour to traverse it.
There was no other reason; he simply wanted to take it slow.
Whether it was the pace of life or the pass...
In the world of magic, wizards are a truly extraordinary group.
Just how extraordinary are they? Well, despite attending the same school, reading the same books, and having the same professors, the magic they master varies greatly.
A simple example: what Hermione knows, Harry doesn't; what Harry knows, Ron doesn't; and what Dumbledore knows, no one else does.
Perhaps due to...
Penelope Clearwater.
Ravenclaw's seventh-year prefect and the female president of the Hogwarts Student Council.
Facing the furious gazes in the common room, Penelope calmly lowered the wand from her throat.
"What? Do you have something to say? I'm waiting!"
By the end of her seventh year, Penelope was a full-fledged adult witch.
Her tall stature, combined with...
Slytherin Dormitory.
The dark mist gradually dissipated, merging into the shadows as if it had a will of its own.
"The second magical outburst of wizards has created countless unrepeatable miracles! And this achievement is merely the beginning."
Having understood everything, Ino sighed deeply from the bottom of his heart.
150 Chocolate Frog cards.
This wasn't ...
At the beginning of June, the temperature in the Scottish Highlands was soaring.
Similarly, as the final exams approached, Hogwarts visibly became somewhat restless.
This was especially true for the fifth and seventh-year students.
Two crucial exams not only represented their academic achievements but also determined their future paths in life.
...
However, th...
Late May.
Ino left Brioni Island.
It wasn't that he wanted to leave, but a letter from Hogwarts made it necessary.
The sender was Snape, and the content was very simple, consisting of just a four-word phrase: "Return for the exams!"
Faced with the Househead's brief and clear message, Ino immediately said goodbye to Newt and also informed Dren, to ensure the continued...
Brioni Island.
Returning to the island, Dren and his group began tending to the unconscious Ukrainian Ironbelly, as well as the 23 restrained wizards.
As for the subsequent handling of these wizards, Ino didn't ask foolishly, nor did Lucius offer an explanation.
…
The magic's wonders were once again on display.
In just a few hours, the island's buildings had...
Quidditch Training Field.
Draco kept watching everyone's performance repeatedly. Although he didn't know much about filming, he always remembered something Ino had once said:
"A good story is never a product of deliberate effort."
This simple statement set a standard for Draco: he couldn't let people easily see that they were acting out a story.
But it had been two w...
Over Brioni Island.
The dragon tamers once again demonstrated the qualities of a wizard.
With Dren joining the fight, the fifteen dragon tamers no longer cared about losses. Powerful spells continuously shot out, and within just a few breaths, the five Romanian Longhorn dragons lost their ability to fly.
After doing all this, they uniformly flew towards the inland of easter...