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Not knowing what to say, Hagrid incoherently revealed all his family's wealth.
Ms. Maxim let out a snort that seemed somewhat incongruous with her size, but she appeared quite satisfied.
Having successfully saved Hagrid's first date, Levin focused his attention on Hermione in his arms.
The moonlight, like water, shone on Hermione's face, making her fair skin appear even smoother and more beautiful in the hazy moonlight.
Even amidst a field of roses, the scent of Hermione's conditioner-smoked hair, soap, and body, a blend of fragrances, swept over him like a gentle brush, drawing him closer to her.
Hermione sensed something, looked up, her curled eyelashes brushing against Levin's cheek, her soft red lips just brushing against his.
Hermione's face flushed instantly, and she quickly lowered her head, revealing a patch of smooth, white nape of her neck. Levin, as if mesmerized, reached out and gently caressed that snow-white skin.
Levin's palm was burning hot, as if it possessed magic, and Hermione felt that heat spread throughout her body like flames.
Just as Levin was burning up, he suddenly stopped what he was doing and became interested in a beetle clinging to a flower petal.
“Listen, I don’t want anyone to know what’s happening here.” Levin stared intently at the beetle, his tone brooking no argument.
"Levin, who are you talking to?" Hermione gently pulled away from Levin's embrace and asked softly.
“This beetle, she is Rita Skeeter’s Animagus,” Levin replied gently to Hermione, gesturing with his chin.
The beetle shook itself, spread its wings, and flew away quickly.
"She's an illegal Animagus! So that's how she gets her news material!" Hermione exclaimed, finally understanding why this infamous reporter always managed to find juicy scoops. "Eavesdropping is shameful, shouldn't we report her?"
Clearly, the girl disliked Rita Skeeter and the illegal activities.
“This crime is not serious, and she is now our collaborator. If we report him, we will lose influence over the Daily Prophet.”
Levin explained patiently.
"So, the illegal Animagus is her weakness, isn't it?"
Hermione grasped the situation quickly and immediately understood the key points.
“That’s right. When you encounter someone like this, instead of reporting her and sending her to jail, it’s better to use this as leverage to make her work for you. That way, she can be more restrained,” Levin analyzed carefully.
"Okay, hopefully she'll really tone it down a bit." Although she still had some reservations, Hermione accepted this assessment.
Unfortunately, Rita's appearance interrupted Levin and Hermione's enjoyment, and also proved that these bushes were not entirely undisturbed.
On a whim, Levin voluntarily released his psychic abilities.
Then I witnessed a spectacular scene nearby.
Harry was pulling Ronnie, who was barefoot, along as they ran frantically through the garden, unaware that their shoes had fallen off. Their immediate priority was to find a place to change.
They were convinced the effects of the drug would last until midnight, so they stayed on the dance floor, fooling around.
In a duet that emphasizes coordination, Harry's clumsiness caused Ronnie immense suffering.
But as the quirky sisters started dancing, the two of them were finally able to enjoy the party.
It's just a matter of rocking; everyone's a good rocker.
Who would have thought that just as they were rocking the rocker to their climax,
Ronnie suddenly felt that everything in her body was changing.
She then realized that she had not followed the doctor's orders to drink the potion at 6 p.m., but had done so more than an hour earlier.
It's like Cinderella; as the bells toll, Cinderella, the focus of the ball, will return to being the ashes sweeper, while the beautiful Ronnie, pursued by everyone, will return to being the ordinary Ron.
This scene must not be seen by anyone else.
Amidst the astonished gazes of the crowd, Harry grabbed Ronnie and quickly left the Great Hall, heading straight for the garden, hoping to find a secluded spot to change identities.
Soon, the two found a suitable thicket and went inside.
A minute later, Malfoy appeared in the same spot, holding one of Ronnie's high heels that she had dropped.
Clearly, he had followed the two of them, but unfortunately lost track of them.
A minute later, Malfoy left, and Krum reappeared, also holding a high heel.
This is interesting.
There is only one Cinderella, but there are three princes vying for her affections.
Ronnie is really in high demand.
Another minute later, Ron, who had turned back into his original form, finally got dressed, stood up slowly, and was about to leave with Harry.
Little did they know, Malfoy, who was searching for Ronnie nearby, happened to arrive right behind them.
Although we didn't find Ronnie, seeing Harry and Ron was a pleasant surprise.
Looking at the two people in front of him, and recalling the scene of being rejected by Ronnie and losing Pansy, Malfoy was filled with malice.
"·【Completely petrified】!"
Malfoy chanted a spell and unleashed a head-sucking attack on the two.
The two were horrified to discover that they were as if bound by invisible chains, making even the slightest movement incredibly difficult.
They glanced sideways, searching for the culprit who had attacked them.
Then he saw Malfoy swaggering in front of them like a victorious rooster, looking at him with a malicious gaze.
“Potter, weren’t you so arrogant?” Malfoy grinned sinisterly. “Pansy and I had a fight, and it’s all your fault, so you’ll pay the price.”
Harry and Ron felt a chill run down their spines; they knew that what was about to happen was definitely not going to be good.
Malfoy manipulated the two stiff figures together like puppets, moving their arms to make them embrace, their lips as close as possible, like a couple tumbling in a flower garden.
"Mission accomplished, perfect!" Malfoy clapped his hands, very satisfied with his work. "By the way, you like Miss Ronnie too, right? But I wonder what she'll think if she finds out about all this."
"What will Miss Ronnie think? Miss Ronnie already knows everything and wants to smash your dog head in right now!"
Ron screamed internally, but he was completely imprisoned and couldn't even utter a word.
After observing the scene with satisfaction, Malfoy strode away.
Soon, a second wizard discovered them.
It was Krum, just like Malfoy, who was also holding a pair of high heels, foolishly looking for Ronnie.
Now, seeing this strange sight before him, a look of astonishment and confusion flashed across his face: "So, they really are related... Does that mean Ron really is..."
He then recalled the unexpected incident that occurred during the World Cup final.
The thought that Ron actually liked men sent a chill down his spine. He was already surrounded by rumors and didn't want anyone to see that he had any connection with them.
Moreover, Harry and he had a grudge over Harry's wife being stolen.
"If Ronnie saw this, she would definitely see your true colors."
After leaving those words behind, Krum did nothing and hurriedly left the place.
"Don't go! At least help us break the curse!"
"I am Ronnie, the real Ronnie, Krum, can't you save me, bastard?"
Harry and Ron were devastated. They had thought their saviors had arrived, but instead, it was Krum who came, and he completely ignored them.
Fortunately, Malfoy's magical power was limited.
With his strength, the restraint on the two only lasted for about ten minutes before it automatically expired.
Harry and Ron were finally freed before they were discovered, avoiding further social death.
Little did they know, a beetle was nearby and witnessed the entire scene.
Chapter 351 Christmas Gifts and Christmas Presents
While Harry and Hermione were in a sorry state, Levin and Hermione had already left the scene.
Finding a quiet, undisturbed spot in the garden was incredibly difficult; wherever they went, Levin would spot several couples whispering sweet nothings in the bushes.
Levin couldn't take it anymore, so he transformed into a chimera, had Hermione climb onto his back, and then flew with her all the way to the Forbidden Forest.
The chimera flew across the dark forest and quickly arrived deep within the Forbidden Forest, where giant trees grew.
Soon, Levin began his descent, flying into a patch of giant trees, where a clearing surrounded by towering trees came into view.
In the center of the open space was a lake, and moonlight filtered through the gaps between the giant trees, casting shimmering light on its surface.
In the center of the lake lies a small island, bathed in the silvery moonlight, appearing exceptionally dreamlike. The island is covered with all sorts of beautiful plants, and several low-growing branches grow together to form a beautiful natural archway.
"Wow, that's incredible! There's a place like this in the Forbidden Forest!" Hermione exclaimed in amazement at the unique scenery. "How did you know about this place?"
Chimera landed on a small island in the lake, put the girl down, and then introduced, "This is the old home of Lari and the others. They lived here before they moved to the demiplane."
Then, he took the girl for a walk on the island, explaining as they went: "In fact, the demiplane has always been connected to this place. I specially set this up here to prevent them from getting homesick."
As Levin spoke, he showed the girl the mushroom rings on the island.
"This is a berry bush on the island. Besides grass, unicorns also like to eat berries. They used to treat us to these. If you want some, you can pick some yourself."
Among the low bushes, there are scattered berries, each one plump and juicy.
"This is the most beautiful and softest grass in the center of the island, and there are archways to shelter us from the wind and rain. This is where unicorns usually rest. Let's sit here for a while."
Levin activated his druidic ability and waved his hand. The trees that formed the archway immediately grew into a large deckchair, covered with grass, making the deckchair appear very soft.
Levin sat in the recliner and used magic to ignite a floating fireball, providing a continuous supply of warm air.
December in Yin Country is still quite cold.
Hermione snuggled into his arms, hugging him tightly, pressing against his warm chest, as if she wanted to meld herself into his body.
Levin stroked Hermione's back and said softly, "Hermione, loosen your grip, you're squeezing me so tight I can't breathe."
"No, there's no one else here anyway," she said coquettishly.
"And it's all your fault. You made me dance so hard that my legs still hurt and I can't walk. You have to carry me the whole time."
Upon hearing this, Levin had no choice but to obediently put his arm around the girl and whisper, "I'm sorry, it was my fault. I wanted to dance with one different girl after another, but I didn't want to see you dancing with other boys, so I had to resort to this."
“Boys are all like that,” Hermione said understandingly. “Actually… I don’t want to see you dancing with other people either. Cho Chang and Luna are one thing, but the others are too much. The Veela sisters, Ginny, Astoria, they’re all clinging to you… they want to eat you up.”
"Why did you include Ginny?" Levin asked, puzzled. "Isn't she your good friend?"
Hermione curled up in Levin's arms like a kitten and said softly, "That's right. I can share anything with her, Cho Chang and Luna too, but you're the one person I don't want to share with anyone."
After saying that, she shook her head: "Unfortunately, this is just a thought."