In the Muggle Studies classroom.
Professor Burbage felt a bit bitter. After teaching at Hogwarts for many years, she knew that this year she had encountered two truly engaged students.
Yes, truly engaged, not like those previous students who attended just to get a certificate.
"Professor, I think some people's methods are very dangerous. It's like two people with a long-standing grudge; the best way is to keep them apart rather than bringing them together for a face-to-fa...
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By the Black Lake.
Using his own feelings as a starting point, Ino channeled his magic, mixing it with the emotions within. This blend of magical emotion surged from his wand tip, releasing a vast amount of silvery, misty light into the sky.
These silvery glows slowly drifted upwards, forming a soft cloud.
It seemed that where there were clouds, there should be rain.
In the sky, the bright moon seemed to sense something, radiating unprecedented brilliance.
T...
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It was said that within the walls of Hogwarts Castle, there was never a topic that remained eternal.
The minds of the young witches and wizards were as restless as wild Golden Snitches, and you could never predict where their thoughts would appear next.
As October rolled in, the atmosphere in the castle began to stabilize. The previous stormy events seemed to have faded into obscurity under the wash of time.
Though it had only been a month since the school year started, m...
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Time always passes by unnoticed.
The next morning, the first golden rays of sunlight, like a punctual artist, unfurled the canvas of the sky on time, no matter how troubled the world might be.
At 8 a.m., Ino arrived at the library once more. Unlike his previous casual visits, he came here with a purpose today.
On the second floor of the castle.
The ancient and solemn oak doors of the library slowly opened, as if imbued with some magical charm, causing every young w...
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Defense Against the Dark Arts Office
Upon hearing the word "Nightmare" and seeing Ino's serious expression, Lupin couldn't help but smile wryly:
"I've mentioned before, all of this is based on unverified information. It's merely a reasonably reliable hypothesis."
Having wandered the Muggle world for over a decade, Lupin had also heard stories of Nightmares and Merlin, but no one could definitively answer what a Nightmare truly was.
"Actually, the magical world has ...
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Lupin proved to be quite capable, as the entire Defense Against the Dark Arts class not only taught the young wizards a new spell but also made everyone face their inner fears.
Of course, the content of these fears was varied. For example, Draco's fear was an oil lamp, while Pansy was afraid of a letter...
But all these fears turned ridiculous under the spell, and with everyone showing expressions of satisfaction, the Defense Against the Dark Arts class ended.
As everyone...
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On the fourth floor of the castle, in the Defense Against the Dark Arts class.
As soon as Lupin finished his question, several students raised their hands, and the question was taken by the first Ravenclaw boy who raised his hand.
"A Boggart is a magical creature, a shape-shifter that can look into your heart and become the thing you fear the most. The purpose of a Boggart is to scare, which is why it's classified as a dark creature."
Although it was a standard answer, it...
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Hogwarts Great Hall.
From eleven in the morning, students began to trickle in.
Although lunch had not yet started, this did not prevent the young wizards from gathering to chat and boast, especially about the recent tumultuous events at the Ministry of Magic, which had become the hottest topic.
At twelve noon.
Ino arrived at the Great Hall right on time. After finding a random seat at the Slytherin table, he lightly tapped the table.
A standard lunch appeare...
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The Care of Magical Creatures class had ended.
In a sense, it was a very unsuccessful lesson.
All the departing students had expressions of fear on their faces.
At this moment, Hagrid probably knew that he had messed up, not only disappointing Dumbledore's trust but also almost causing a student to get hurt.
Just as he was feeling remorseful, a voice came from behind him.
"Excuse me, Professor! Could I trouble you for a few minutes?"
Hagrid turned aro...
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Under the warm morning sun.
Ino stood quietly on the lawn, watching Hagrid excitedly teach the young wizards how to open the Monster Book of Monsters.
There were some things he didn't plan to intervene in.
Whether it was Hagrid or Draco, they both needed to learn a lesson.
People can't be taught by others; only experiences can teach them.
Only by experiencing things personally can they avoid making mistakes next time and realize that not everything will alwa...
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"Boom!"
In the Three Broomsticks, the fireplace suddenly flared up with a burst of green flames.
A portly middle-aged man emerged from it, looked around, and then walked towards a table in the corner.
"Sorry, Harry, I was delayed on the way!" Arthur Weasley looked a bit tired, as if he had indeed been very busy. After sitting down, he grabbed a butterbeer from the table and drank it in one go.
"It's alright, Uncle Arthur! How is he doing over there?" Harry's eyes s...
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Some creatures seem to inherently induce fear, like the Basilisk and the Acromantula.
Ino crouched down, carefully examining the Basilisk's corpse in front of him.
At fifty feet long, it wasn't extraordinarily large, about the same size as an Ice Forest Anaconda. However, the Basilisk seemed far more terrifying.
This fear didn't stem from its size but from an inexplicable intuition.
The most obvious example of this would be the Dementors, which aren't very large, y...
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The Sorting Ceremony ended quickly.
As the last new student walked down the steps, the Great Hall erupted into enthusiastic applause, as everyone could hardly wait to enjoy dinner.
However, at that moment, Dumbledore stood up and approached the front of the hall. He surveyed each student in the Great Hall and began his welcome speech.
"Before you indulge in the delicious feast and your minds become muddled, there is something very important I need to remind you of."
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Once upon a time, someone reviewed the Hogwarts Express in the Daily Prophet as follows:
"You can complain about its slowness, and you can complain about its lack of punctuality, but you can always trust its mission. No matter how long the journey, it will eventually deliver young wizards to Hogwarts."
...
The train in motion began to slow down again, and the station announcement echoed through the carriages.
A quarter of an hour later, the train came to a shuddering h...
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The infinite cold, the infinite gloom, and the endless despair.
Just moments ago, the Dementors had only been floating in the air, seemingly conducting a routine inspection, constrained by some rule, showing some restraint.
But now, all restraint was gone, and countless Dementors were recklessly swooping down towards the train.
"Expecto Patronum!"
A calm voice suddenly rang out from a car ahead.
A silver doe appeared quietly, stepping gracefully and spirite...
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Under the gloomy sky, dark clouds gathered like ink, obscuring the last ray of daylight.
The air was filled with a damp and decaying odor, as if even the wind had ceased to move, leaving only the distant, muffled sound of thunder, making the silence even more oppressive.
Suddenly, without warning, the train came to a halt, and the lights on the roof abruptly went out, plunging the entire train into darkness.
Except for one compartment where someone had lit a candle in adv...
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In the small train compartment.
Upon hearing that he might have to duel Snape with a wand, Ron suddenly ceased his violent struggles. Although he still occasionally twitched, expressing his unwillingness, it wasn't as intense as before.
In truth, this wasn't a major issue, at least not in the eyes of the other three in the compartment. Hermione aside, Harry had, after previous divinations, developed a subconscious trust in Ino, and as for Ginny, the Tom Riddle's diary incident w...
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September 1, 1993.
King's Cross Station in London was as bustling as ever.
Ino, carrying a suitcase, stood quietly beside the train after passing through Platform 9¾.
Dressed in a cobalt blue robe that highlighted his upright posture and matched his handsome, mature features, he was a sight to behold just standing there.
Beside him stood another boy with platinum blonde hair. Draco seemed to have grown quite a bit taller over the summer, but his expression was som...
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The sun was slanting, and the day was well advanced.
In a quiet room, Ino was sound asleep, until a sharp knocking on the window broke the silence.
"Knock! Knock, knock!"
A gray long-eared owl stood outside the window, persistently pecking at the glass with its hard beak.
"Lina, answer the phone... no, open the window and let it in! It won't stop knocking!" Lying in bed, Ino didn't even lift his eyelids.
After a while, a cool response came from the ceiling:<...
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Spinner's End, No. 19.
As Ino's words dissipated into the air, the wooden house, seemingly forgotten by time, fell into an unprecedented silence.
This silence was not merely quiet but was akin to a heavy cloud pressing down, making it hard to breathe, with the atmosphere in the entire room becoming extremely oppressive.
At this moment, Snape sat there, motionless, like a cold, frozen statue.
Though he remained silent, a closer look would reveal that Snape's eyes we...
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The screeching sound of wheels rubbing against the ground rang out as a double-decker bus came to a stop on Lily Street. A youthful and vibrant girl stepped off the bus.
"You should head home soon! Even though the Ministry of Magic has increased patrols, I still feel like Sirius Black is in London," Hermione advised as she turned back to the window where Ino was seated.
"Alright! I'll head home now. See you at the start of term!" Ino waved his hand in a goodbye gesture.
A...
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Flourish and Blotts.
After Ino left, the bookstore descended into chaos.
The cause was the request from Hermione and Harry to buy some books.
What should have been a pleasant task instead filled the bookstore manager with dread.
With an expression like he was facing a firing squad, he approached the cage. Quickly opening the door, he used a long stick to push back the flood of "The Monster Book of Monsters."
"Ah!" In the confusion, one book managed to climb ...
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London, Diagon Alley.
Nearly a month had passed since the Sirius Black escape incident. During the first week, people were still on edge. However, as time went by and Sirius seemed to vanish without a trace, the incident's fervor died down, and Diagon Alley gradually regained its usual bustling atmosphere.
Especially as the start of the Hogwarts term approached, many shops opened early for business. As for Sirius? Sorry, but he wasn't as important as Galleons.
Life seemed...
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August 21, 1993.
Time passed slowly, and before he knew it, Ino had been staying at Newt's manor for more than half a month.
During this time, they exchanged as much knowledge about magical creatures as possible.
In the morning, in the dining room.
After finishing the last golden dumpling, Ino picked up the napkin beside him and wiped the corner of his mouth.
"Sir! I need to go back!"
"Isn't there still two weeks until school starts?" Newt was somewha...
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Dumbledore's sudden appearance caught both Ino and Newt off guard.
Quickly recovering, Ino was the first to greet him, "Good afternoon, Professor! The Care of Magical Creatures course was already a planned elective for me. As for Hagrid, though we aren't familiar with each other, I'm sure we'll get along well."
On the other side, despite his white hair and beard, Newt's expression still held the respect and enthusiasm of a student towards his professor. He spread his arms and wa...
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Under the Shade of the Courtyard Trees.
The flames burned intensely, like a pulsating heart radiating heat.
The color of the flames had changed. The once vibrant orange-red was now fading, and the air around it seemed distorted by an invisible force, creating subtle ripples.
At the center of the flames, a small azure dot quietly emerged, resembling a lone star twinkling in the cold night.
Surrounding the dot, thin blue threads formed a network like capillaries supp...
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Compared to the sudden thunderstorms in London, Massachusetts, USA, was bright and sunny.
After a morning of discussions, Ino and Newt were sitting under the shade of a tree in the courtyard, leisurely enjoying afternoon tea.
"Mr. Scamander, perhaps we can change our perspective. The birth of a phoenix can be seen as a result of two conditions: quality and quantity! For example, the Dumbledore family ancestor created Fawkes through great self-sacrifice! But he was just one perso...
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August 5, 1993.
With less than a month left of summer vacation, it was an otherwise unremarkable day.
However, today held significant meaning for Ino; it was his 14th birthday, or more precisely, the day he arrived at the Krum Children's Welfare Institute.
...
On the sixth day of staying at Newt's small estate.
Early in the morning, after washing up, Ino went to the dining room to enjoy the breakfast carefully prepared by the house-elf.
As soon as he ...
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Massachusetts, USA.
In a remote little estate on the outskirts of Amherst, the gentle sunlight softly kissed the lawn.
An elderly man with white hair and beard sat leisurely in a wicker chair. Although his face was lined with age, his eyes sparkled with wisdom. At this moment, he seemed to be deep in thought.
Opposite him sat a young man in a light blue robe, holding a cup of orange drink and savoring it slowly.
Beside them, three beautiful Kneazles were lazily bas...
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London, Gatwick Airport, Southwest.
Although not as famous as Heathrow Airport, Gatwick is also an international airport with comprehensive facilities, offering a wide range of shopping and dining options for travelers, including various shops, restaurants, and bars.
In the waiting area, Ino sat empty-handed on a standard bench, quietly awaiting his flight to the United States.
Two days ago, he received a reply from Dumbledore, along with a phoenix tail feather.
Th...
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