Professor Sprout's explanation was like a stone thrown into a still lake, causing ripples in Ino's mind.
After a brief contemplation, he quickly recalled the ice-blue rose he had seen before, but the pot contained the berries he had collected back then. One was a wild plant growing in a valley, the other a flower blooming in a castle; the two seemed unlikely to be related.
Unable ...
Time always seems to pass unnoticed.
In the Scottish Highlands, the temperature in May can reach 18 degrees Celsius.
Hogwarts also seems to awaken from its winter slumber.
Under the warmth of the spring sun and the gentle breeze, the castle grounds begin to show signs of vibrant life.
Various beautiful plants like Nemophila, Bidens, Field Bindweed, and Blue Lucerne q...
Feeling the solid sensation in his palm, Ino couldn't help but relax.
His eyes scanned the surroundings, and upon seeing the portraits hanging on the walls, he felt even more at ease.
"Good evening, Professor Quirrell."
He turned to look at the end of the corridor, where a figure wrapped in a turban stood illuminated by the flickering candlelight on the wall.
"Don't ...
In the early morning, sunlight bathed Hogwarts, casting its majestic silhouette in a radiant glow.
After a night of slumber, the castle now resembled an awakened giant, brimming with boundless vitality.
The castle gates opened in the morning, and groups of young wizards streamed out in clusters, chatting eagerly with faces lit up with excitement and joy.
Ino followed the cr...
As the Christmas holiday came to an end, everything at Hogwarts returned to its usual routine.
However, the only difference lay in the students' attitudes.
It seemed that the break had been a mistake. Instead of bringing back joy and happiness from the holiday, every student's face was clouded with gloom.
One might think they had experienced some tragic events during the ho...
Evening was approaching.
Ino pushed open the door and returned to his room.
He had spent the entire afternoon downstairs in the hall, telling stories. Although he felt a bit physically tired, he was mentally fulfilled.
To be honest, the so-called bard wasn't an exclusive identity.
It was merely a role he adopted when fate led him to encounter Hans, a fellow bard, in ...
Over a hundred owls, neatly lined up, presented a cute and amusing picture. Ino couldn't help but take a few more glances.
After pausing for a moment, he headed straight to the counter.
"Excuse me! Ma'am, I'd like to rent an owl to send a package."
Behind the counter was the only witch in the entire post office, a gaunt middle-aged witch.
"Find a suitable one yoursel...
The rooms at the Three Broomsticks far surpassed those at the Leaky Cauldron. Just the size of one room could perfectly outshine old Tom's. Furthermore, Madam Rosmerta thoughtfully decorated all the rooms with various Christmas ornaments, including a small two-foot-high Christmas tree at the foot of each bed.
In such a cozy and quiet room, Ino felt a wave of relaxation. He stood up and m...
The Christmas holiday arrived as scheduled.
After declining Christmas invitations from Malfoy, Pansy, Hermione, and Neville, Ino followed his original plan and set off alone for Hogsmeade to spend his first Christmas in the magical world.
…
The path from Hogwarts to Hogsmeade was a secluded cobblestone path.
Ino carried his suitcase in his left hand and held the Wa...
"Professor, seeking benefits and avoiding harm is human nature. The difference is that seers can clearly see, and thus make corresponding choices."
After Dumbledore finished speaking, Ino promptly countered.
"You know, in these few months at Hogwarts, I often stroll through the corridors and discovered a very interesting portrait. He calls himself Sir Cadogan."
"I'm sure yo...
Two days passed quickly.
The countdown to the first-year Christmas at Hogwarts had begun.
The entire castle was decorated with magic, looking like a dream.
Especially the enormous Christmas tree in the Great Hall, standing twenty feet tall, adorned with colorful magical lanterns and twinkling stars, emitting a soft and warm glow.
Underneath the tree were various cand...
December at Hogwarts was like a serene and dreamy painting.
Snowflakes fluttered down from the sky, gently covering the ancient castle's walls, while the distant Black Lake was gradually covered by a thin layer of ice.
The precious Whomping Willow now seemed to have lost its former vigor, its branches covered in glistening icicles that reflected enchanting light in the sunlight.
Looking at the ice-blue lilies in front of her, Hermione, unusually for her, was momentarily hesitant.
With her hands lightly clasped behind her back, her head bowed, and her lips gently bitten as if deep in thought, or perhaps to hide her nervousness, she unconsciously kicked at the toe of her shoe.
In short, she didn't reach out to touch the bouquet for a long time.
Seein...
No matter what the situation, there are always two sides to every story.
When something happens, someone is bound to be happy while someone else is disappointed.
Hogwarts Hospital Wing
Draco Malfoy, who had received timely medical attention, was currently lying on a bed, staring idly at the ceiling. There wasn't much else he could do, wrapped up like a mummy, with only his ...
Leaving the Potions classroom.
Back in the Slytherin dormitory, Ino received an unusually enthusiastic "welcome." The common room was filled with a green glow, no doubt from students eager to see what had happened.
After all, fresh news in the castle was limited. Sometimes, weeks would pass without anything interesting happening.
But today, a first-year had been frozen at t...
Ino sat quietly in his dormitory, deep in thought for a long time.
Then he took out the parchment left by the White Witch from his inner pocket.
Since he had chosen a life of unrestrained freedom, he needed the confidence to enjoy that freedom.
As the White Witch, who had frozen an entire continent for a hundred years, she was undoubtedly his best teacher.
He didn't ...
In front of Neville stood a different kind of Slytherin.
Neville recognized him. He was the one Ron had mentioned in their dormitory—a person even worse than Malfoy.
Thinking of Malfoy made Neville shiver involuntarily.
Seeing this, Ino couldn't help but sigh.
He reached into his robe pocket and took out a berry he had saved from the valley.
"Look, I've even...
The feeling of brushing past Voldemort is indescribable, but fortunately, it has all passed.
Quirrell waved his sleeve and left without a trace.
Watching the gradually disappearing figure, Ino couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
...
Inside the castle, Quirrell weakly walked up the stairs, and the terrifying voice in his mind resounded again.
'Find an o...
Magic, emotions, inner self…
Ino pondered Professor Flitwick's words carefully.
To be honest, he had never considered these issues before. He knew that in the HP world, there was no concrete concept of magic power; rather, it was roughly divided by age.
As young wizards grow older, their magic power also increases, and once they reach adulthood, their magic power tends to...
Time always passes by unnoticed.
The day after returning from Narnia.
In the early morning, with the lively tune of an accordion, Ino ended a night of deep sleep.
Having a timed alarm was a method he had figured out in the valley. In those final days of boredom, he could only tinker with the accordion, hum little tunes, and record them.
After all, constantly using Ma...
Hogwarts.
In the dormitory, Ino slowly opened his eyes.
After several months, the familiar yet strange environment in front of him gave him a feeling of being in a different world.
It was as if he had lived a whole life in a dream after falling asleep, only to wake up and realize it was all just a dream.
Logically speaking, he should have been used to this from his p...
The castle of Cair Paravel stood majestically atop a towering hill, with sand dunes, scattered rocks, and the vast ocean stretching out before it.
The great hall of the castle was splendid, with an ivory roof and walls adorned with peacock feathers.
At this moment, in front of countless witnesses, Aslan was solemnly crowning the four kings and queens:
- High King Peter, Lor...
Narnia's Santa Claus.
The moment Ino saw him, he immediately recognized the old man's identity.
But then he remembered the dwarf's parting words and felt a slight unease.
After all, this Santa Claus was the most mysterious figure throughout the entire story.
Although his appearances were few, each one was at a crucial point in destiny.
Santa Claus was the firs...
The night in Narnia was filled with twinkling stars.
But in the western sky, many stars had dimmed, with only the largest star still shining brightly.
Stone Table Hill.
On the ancient stone table lay a golden figure, motionless, with two crying girls keeping vigil beside it.
…
"We have to untie the ropes; we can't leave Aslan lying here."
Young Lucy s...
The White Witch just let him go so easily?
Ino was somewhat astonished, even suspecting for a moment that there was something wrong with his hearing.
He had thought that today's confrontation would end with him being coerced into joining her cause. Who would have thought that she would let him leave so nonchalantly? For a moment, he stood there in a daze, unsure of what to do next...
After the White Witch and the giant wolf left, Ino returned to his room with nothing to do.
Being trapped in the castle, with no worries about food or drink, all he had to do was tell one story a day and keep the White Witch happy.
But thinking about how she always got emotional—sometimes melancholy, sometimes ecstatic—because of the stories, made him feel genuinely exhausted....
"Frozen to death? So you blame the winter? If it weren't for her irresponsible father and that wretched uncle, would she have died?"
...
The White Witch sat on her throne, her voice colder than ever, devoid of any emotion.
In the wake of her chilling words, the entire hall, even the vast plains surrounding the castle, began to fill with shimmering snowflakes.
With ju...
The reindeer pulled the sleigh, racing across the vast, endless ice field.
Sitting next to the queen, Ino noticed some subtle anomalies up close.
Her skin was exceptionally pale. Whether it was her face, neck, or even her hands, they all glowed with a porcelain-like brightness and smoothness.
This sight made Ino think, no wonder the kind inhabitants of Narnia mockingly call...
As the footsteps approached, Ino became increasingly alert.
After all, it was already quite eerie that a lamppost suddenly appeared in this desolate wilderness, not to mention the footsteps that sounded anything but normal.
After a moment.
Whoa... upon seeing the newcomer, Ino quickly shook his wrist, and the wand hidden in his sleeve instantly appeared in his hand.
...
Time is like an invisible river, pushing people's lives forward.
Unknowingly, a whole month had passed since Halloween.
Perhaps people are always prone to novelty.
The troll incident, which had caused quite a stir, had now gradually faded away with time, not even meriting mention in casual conversations anymore.
...
In December, Hogwarts finally saw its first ...