Perhaps only in a tranquil environment can one truly appreciate the passage of time.
It feels as if every moment slows down, giving people the chance to savor and understand the meaning of life.
In early May, under the midday sun, Brioni Island was a lush green.
In the center of the island, at the dragon breeding ground, or rather, the fire dragon processing plant, various ...
Brioni Island, Croatia
In 1992, with the formal dissolution of Yugoslavia, several republics including Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia declared independence.
Brioni Island became renowned on the international political stage because the former Yugoslav Prime Minister, Josip Broz Tito, spent his later years there.
Of course, this is Brioni Island from a Mugg...
Nighttime.
After finishing the public screening work in the common room, Draco struggled to carry the mirror back to his dormitory.
He greatly disapproved of Ino's attitude. Such a precious alchemical tool should not be so casually placed in the castle hall or the common room.
If it were to be damaged, it would be impossible to find the culprit. Moreover, he had noticed fro...
Eighth Floor of the Castle
In the most special room at Hogwarts.
After Dumbledore nodded, Ino couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
He was really afraid that the old headmaster would have other ideas—a Slytherin orphan with exceptional talent who, even in his second year, had gathered people for private lessons...
With all these halos stacked together, to be ...
Time passed slowly.
Three days had quietly gone by since the last confrontation, but Slytherin had become more united than ever.
No matter who was blocked or bullied, there was always someone to stand up for them.
...
Slytherin Third Year, Girls' Dormitory.
"Do you think leaders are born?"
Pansy, holding a one-inch-thick copy of "Das Kapital," seemed to...
Slytherin common room.
The vast space was filled with young wizards eager to see the spectacle. They all stared wide-eyed at a mirror with a diameter of three feet.
Three feet, nearly a meter in diameter, seemed large but was still too small for the number of onlookers.
The first row of young wizards had to squat or sit directly on the floor.
After setting up the mir...
Hogwarts, serene and picturesque.
Sunlight gently spills, and the breeze lightly brushes. Outside the castle, the Whomping Willow's early spring buds have sprouted, year after year, as if narrating the stories of young wizards.
It's like an exceptionally beautiful dream that one doesn't want to wake up from.
Time floated by, and two months passed in the blink of an eye.
...
Slytherin Dormitory.
No one would have expected that two third-year wizards would be talking about smuggling before bed.
Ino fundamentally disagreed with Draco's naive proposal.
Recently, while buying feed for the Acromantula, he had learned that the smuggling business in England's magical world was actually monopolized by the Avery family.
Perhaps the initial purpos...
Confusion often engulfs those involved, while clarity favors the observer.
This saying isn't just a platitude; it profoundly reflects how different perspectives can view the same issue differently.
"Thank you, Hermione!" Ino expressed his gratitude earnestly.
Looking at the girl standing shoulder-to-shoulder with him, he no longer saw her with the mindset of an adult lookin...
Transfiguration Class Club.
On the third floor, in a hidden classroom, the atmosphere grew a bit subtle after Hermione answered a question.
Cedric and Cho exchanged glances, seeing a flicker of confusion in each other's eyes.
It wasn't entirely their fault. As the club's longest-standing members, they had witnessed the brilliance of the previous generation of graduates and ...
Evening, Third Floor of the Castle
A cold corridor, only about a hundred meters long. There were no classrooms, no professors' offices, not even a decent room.
But in this corridor, a tall figure was present, seemingly searching for some clue, moving very slowly.
...
Transfiguration Club
In a hidden classroom, there was a bit of a lively atmosphere.
"Wh...
Near noon, Ino left the headmaster's office.
Though the conversation was enjoyable, and Dumbledore even seemed somewhat reluctant to end it, Ino had to leave.
This wasn't just to stick to his usual midday nap schedule, but also because of his packed afternoon. There was Transfiguration class from three to five, followed by the Transfiguration Club at seven in the evening.
W...
The dormitory at the end of the holidays is always bustling.
Almost everyone wants to share their joy and recount the interesting events of their holiday.
This is particularly evident in Gryffindor.
The atmosphere in the common room resembles a small banquet.
But everything is relative; with relative liveliness, there is also relative quiet.
In a corner of the...
Ever since buying a house in Hogsmeade, Ino has always found a sense of belonging, whether it's during Christmas or New Year's. Even though he lives alone, he no longer feels like a rootless wanderer.
Sitting quietly by the window on the second floor, he listens to the faint noise from the main commercial street. Smoke rises gently from the chimneys of the surrounding houses.
Life...
"Single-handed sword? Knight's lance?"
Hearing these familiar yet unfamiliar terms, Ino briefly fell into reminiscence. After a moment, he gently rubbed his temples, trying to dispel the dissonance between his memories and reality.
For old Davis, it might have been just the past year.
But Ino had truly experienced several fantastical stories, and all in all, it had been nea...
Two mugs of foaming butterbeer were placed on the table, accompanied by a small plate of crispy pine nut biscuits.
Ino's gaze unintentionally fell on the opposite side. Hermione had changed significantly since their third year.
Once a girl with prominent front teeth, she had now grown into a graceful young lady, standing almost shoulder to shoulder with him.
It was only the...
In 1993, many people also dubbed it the Year of the Black.
Because in this year, there were extreme reversals for the two male members of the Black family.
Sirius Black and Regulus Black.
With the reports from the Daily Prophet and statements from Dumbledore and Fudge, among others, the tragic experiences of the Black brothers fundamentally changed many people's views on th...
At two o'clock in the afternoon, Number 12 Morige Square, the old Black family mansion, welcomed its first real guests in decades.
Even though these people came only for a funeral, their presence brought a breath of life to the long-abandoned mansion.
Green flames flickered in the fireplace, constantly illuminating the arrival of new guests through the Floo Network.
The sk...
Early the next morning, as dawn was breaking.
Ino quietly opened his eyes. Last night, he had fallen into deep thoughts about divination and prophecy, causing him to only get to sleep at dawn.
Although he felt a bit weary, thinking about the many tasks ahead today, he could only suppress his drowsiness and climb out of bed.
After a simple wash, he went downstairs to start p...
12 Morrig Square
Regulus' remains were temporarily placed in the garden behind the old house.
The funeral was set for tomorrow by Sirius.
Sirius probably didn't want Regulus to be too lonely, so he wrote to many people, including Lupin, the Weasleys, and Regulus' two cousins...
...
In the living room of the Black family home.
Ino and Dumbledore sat oppo...
"We need fresh blood! Only a sacrifice can open this door." The dinner knife was snatched away as Kreacher excitedly shouted.
"Honorable sir, let Kreacher do it. Kreacher has plenty of blood."
"Quiet! I'll think of something," Ino softly scolded.
There were three people present, even if Sirius was ignored. With just him and Dumbledore there, letting a house-elf bleed to ope...
12 Grimmauld Place.
The atmosphere in the Black family home was somewhat awkward.
Similarly, Sirius felt a bit stuck; he deeply regretted his previous impulsiveness.
Now that he had calmed down, he realized that he could have quietly informed Dumbledore.
"Blame Kreacher!"
Sirius silently cursed. That noble and pure-blooded cry had misled him greatly.
Bu...
Time flowed by like water.
Christmas of the third school year arrived as expected.
On the morning after leaving the Greek story, Ino was woken up by a rhythmic tapping sound.
Opening his eyes, he saw the second-floor window crowded with owls.
Snowy owls, horned owls, eagle owls... about ten different kinds of owls.
He also saw his pet, the little owl rented fr...
After a brief moment of disorientation.
Looking at the familiar surroundings, Ino couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
The oppressive aura of Poseidon was truly overwhelming.
It seemed like he was facing not just one person but the wrath of the entire ocean, an endless sea, and countless marine beings, all embodying Poseidon's will.
"Finally, it's over..."
...
At the southernmost tip of the Attica Peninsula stands Cape Sounion.
The sixty-five-meter-high cliffs rise majestically above the sea, forming a natural barrier that guards the breathtaking scenery surrounded by the sea on three sides.
To the left, the Aegean Sea shimmers in the sunlight, the deep Mediterranean Sea lies straight ahead, and to the right, the Ionian Sea's azure wave...
The rugged and steep Caucasus Mountains.
A secluded peak.
Prometheus was securely bound to a giant rock with solid chains imbued with divine power.
After a day of suffering from the eagle's pecking, he gazed blankly at the twilight sky. The sun reflected a faint orange-red, much like a weakly burning flame.
As a member of the Titan gods, he had never regretted his ac...
As Athena finished her narration, an eerie silence enveloped the vast temple.
In this quiet atmosphere, it seemed one could even hear the crackling of the olive oil lamps burning.
…
"What do you want me to do?" Ino was the first to break the silence. Since Athena mentioned this matter, she must have a corresponding plan.
"It wasn't a big deal initially, but now I h...
The Temple of Athena is considered one of the most magnificent and exquisite among the many temples in Greece.
Upon entering the temple, silence enveloped the surroundings.
The girl who had led the way quietly turned and left, as if her mission had been accomplished.
In the center of the temple stood a towering statue of the goddess, primarily crafted from gold and ivory, a...
"Huh? Wanda! I'm here!"
Hearing Noah's shout, Pietro was stunned at first, but then excitedly yelled toward the figure ahead.
The silhouette, resembling the Scarlet Witch, seemed to hear the commotion and began approaching them at a steady pace. Her red cape fluttered gently in the breeze, making her stand out dramatically amidst the ruins.
Noah tilted his head slightly, a ...
I've decided to abandon New York—and maybe the world."
These words shocked the two people present, and Coulson was particularly stunned, his disbelief echoing through the room. "What did you say?!"
Fury lifted his head, his eyes resolute as he locked gazes with Coulson. His expression carried a mix of gravity, determination, helplessness, and pain.