The sickly, iron-fisted beauty in Harry Potter

"puff."

Qiu Zhang chuckled, then hugged Dolly and said, "Did you really think I was the kind of person who liked to sleep naked?"

Dolly didn't answer; she wouldn't have such worries if she slept in the same bed as Hermione.

Since she and Hermione had never bathed together, they naturally couldn't accept sleeping naked.

But things are different in Qiu Zhang.

If Cho Chang were to wear a bathrobe and pull Dolly to sleep together, Dolly would really find it hard to refuse.

It's better to tell them in advance, otherwise if Dolly does something wrong in her sleep and scares Cho Chang, then all of Dolly's efforts will be in vain.

"In that case, I'll stay."

As soon as Dolly finished speaking, Cho Chang pulled Dolly up and said, "Come on, let's go play."

“Let’s go swimming!” Qiu Zhang said matter-of-factly.

"But I don't have a swimsuit..."

"I can lend it to you."

Cho Chang pushed Dolly, making it clear that Dolly wouldn't be allowed to refuse.

Finally, Dolly put on the swimsuit that Cho Chang had worn two years ago and jumped into the cool pool with him.

This is the Akihara family's private swimming pool. Although it's not big, it's big enough for the two girls to play in.

Cho Chang looked at Dolly with some disappointment and said, "You can swim?"

"Shouldn't I know how?"

Dolly swam with some difficulty to the shore and answered Cho Chang, "Or did you originally think I couldn't?"

Qiu Zhang swam over with a smile, her wet hair clinging to her face, her orange swimsuit beneath the water resembling a flower peeking out from beneath the surface.

"If you don't know how, I'll teach you step by step."

As he spoke, Cho Chang's gaze swept over Dolly's entire body.

If it really was about teaching swimming, then it would involve much more than just holding Dolly's hand.

Dolly felt a little awkward under Cho Chang's gaze, and finally smiled and said, "If you don't know how, I can teach you."

“It’s a pity that we both know how to do it.” Dolly shrugged.

"Actually... I could also pretend I don't know how."

After Qiu Zhang finished speaking, he stopped moving his arms and legs and began to sink to the bottom of the water.

It was as if he had given up all will to live and intended to sink to the bottom of the water to end his life in this way.

Dolly initially thought Cho Chang was just joking, but seeing her close her eyes and remain motionless in the water, she began to move.

He rushed into the water, dived to the bottom, grabbed Qiu Zhang by the waist, and was about to lift Qiu Zhang up.

Qiu Zhang opened his eyes at this moment, revealing a smile. He held Dolly and flipped her over in the water, pinning her underneath.

Dolly was startled and instinctively wanted to say something, but Qiu Zhang had already covered Dolly's mouth with his hand to prevent her from choking on the water.

Then, he pressed his lips and nose against the back of his hand, and thus he and Dolly gazed at each other closely underwater.

Then, with a gentle sway of their feet, the two of them swam underwater like fish drifting with the current, their minds and eyes no longer focused on anything else.

All that remained was the other person's face, so close to his.

Dolly's mind went almost blank, but Cho Chang quickly pulled her afloat and said with a happy laugh, "Didn't scare you?"

"When my golden retriever was still alive, I often played these kinds of games with it underwater."

Dolly opened her mouth and sprayed a stream of water onto Cho Chang's face, saying in a feigned resentful tone, "So you treat me like a pet dog?"

"No, Dolly, I just wanted to share my favorite thing with you."

Qiu Zhang's smile faded slightly, and he said, "If I startled you, I apologize."

Dolly let out a soft breath, and looking at Cho Chang's performance just now, she vaguely felt that Cho Chang still hadn't recovered from the loss of his loved ones.

So Dolly said, "You're in danger, and I'll definitely come to your rescue, whether it's a joke or not."

"Because I can't accept the outcome that wasn't a joke, Qiu, I don't want to lose you as my best friend."

"So, if you want to joke around, then go ahead and do it to me."

I will accept you unconditionally.

After saying that, Dolly went back into the water and slowly sank down, waving to Qiu Zhang on the surface as if extending an invitation.

Cho Chang stared blankly at Dolly, his mind replaying the words Dolly had just said.

At that moment, she seemed to see her grandfather's shadow in Dolly.

Unlike her father, who was obsessed with his work, and her mother, who vowed never to set foot in the Muggle world, her grandfather, who had never known what magic was, unconditionally embraced her.

He allowed her to play, accompanied her as she grew up, and even let her use her magic to control him, covering his entire body in mud, or setting his beard and clothes on fire without him caring.

Now, Qiu Zhang's grandfather has passed away.

Qiu Zhang thought that in the long run, she would never meet someone who could accept everything about her again.

In front of her father, she had to be a good girl, as diligent and intelligent as an Easterner.

In front of her mother, she had to act like a pure witch, doing the things a witch should do perfectly.

But now, Qiu Zhang understands.

She also has a friend named Dolly.

In Dolly's presence, she could relax and show her true self without worrying about angering or bothering her.

She wasn't my family, but she was closer than family to me.

Because Cho Chang believed that since Dolly had made a promise, she would definitely keep it.

Just like she had promised Dolly that she would win the Quidditch match.

"Dolly..."

Qiu Zhang bit her lip, feeling a fire burning in her heart, and the scorching air brought tears to her eyes.

However, she immediately submerged in the water, making the tear disappear, and then suddenly dove deep into the water to Dolly's side, even behind her.

Hugging Dolly from behind, wrapping his arms around her waist and squeezing her legs together, he gently swayed, and then their bodies pressed tightly together, as if they had become the same gorgeous goldfish swimming underwater.

Dolly relaxed her body and was led forward by Cho Chang, feeling quite good.

Qiu Zhang hugged her too tightly, his face even pressed against her neck, making her neck itchy.

But it's okay, it's just a game.

Yes, it was just a game... Qiu Zhang looked at the faint plum blossom mark on the back of Dolly's neck and then realized what she had just done.

That's a crime!

Fortunately, because she was underwater, Dolly didn't feel anything at all.

I just hope that the faint mark will disappear before the two of us take a shower.

So, feeling guilty, Qiu Zhang dragged Dolly along until they were both exhausted before returning to the shore, where they lay down on a bench to rest and slowly recover their strength.

Then, Cho Chang slowly began to tell Dolly the story of her grandfather.

These are all trivial memories, such as her grandfather telling her ancient historical stories, or taking her to buy the toys she wanted.

Or, for example, after Qiu Zhang's magic went berserk and injured his grandfather, Qiu Zhang was scolded by his father, and then his father was scolded by his grandfather.

Qiu Zhang would laugh for a while, then his eyes would turn red.

Dolly pulled the recliner closer so that the two recliners were side by side, and then lay on her side watching Cho Chang give his monologue.

When reminiscing about the past, one can also express all the bitterness and distress in their heart.

Gradually, Qiu Zhang fell asleep.

Dolly reached out her finger, brushed it across Qiu Zhang's cheek, and finally placed it on Qiu Zhang's warm lips.

She really wanted to try it... Oh, she didn't want to, and couldn't even think about it.

Dolly sighed, closed her eyes to rest, and waited for Cho Chang to wake up.

It was a long day, but also a pleasant one.

Of course, Dolly decided to practice her swimming skills more when she had time, so that she could do more tricks with Akio underwater.

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As evening fell, Qiu Zhang woke up.

Although she looked no different from before, the sadness emanating from her body had disappeared.

It seemed to be a feeling, but Dolly didn't think it was an illusion.

Because of her increased intelligence, Dolly vaguely felt that magic could reflect many things.

For example, if a wizard has killed someone, his magic will become uncontrollably evil and corrupt.

Following this logic, a wizard's extreme emotions should also be easily reflected in their magic.

Of course, it would be quite presumptuous for Dolly to discuss these topics with her current intelligence of 4 points.

Regardless, in terms of the outcome, Qiu Zhang has recovered.

Perhaps one day, or even many days to come, she will still feel saddened by thinking of her grandfather, but at least now she has become the Cho Chang that Dolly knows.

Afterwards, the two had dinner together and then played games happily until late at night.

They took a shower in a daze—because of their previous experience, and because they were really tired from playing, neither of them was in the mood to play around anymore.

When they were washing each other's hair and backs, their movements became more relaxed and unrestrained, and they made a few harmless jokes.

Finally, hand in hand, yawning, they fell asleep on Qiu Zhang's bed.

Dolly completely forgot about the promise to change into pajamas.