Hogwarts: From Luna's House to Godhood Through Intense Competition

Chapter 2 Homecoming Interlude

Vizette and Luna continued on their way and soon saw Xenophirus waiting outside.

Xenophilius is dressed in traditional wizard attire, wearing a green robe adorned with buffalo horn patterns and a matching pointed hat.

A male wizard standing nearby, wearing a shirt and a slanted skirt, was still earnestly advising, "Your attire is far too revealing and will make our work more difficult..."

Vizette felt utterly bewildered. He couldn't quite tell whether it was the bright and eye-catching wizard's robes that drew attention, or the bizarre combination of a shirt and a slanted skirt that was more likely to attract attention.

As the three of them walked along, Xenophilius's striking attire indeed attracted a lot of attention.

However, Xenophirus didn't care at all and just walked ahead on his own, muttering to himself.

"Luna and I hitched a ride with Arthur, but when we went back, his family had four more kids to pick up, so there wasn't enough room for everyone..."

“I’ve already asked Arthur, and we can actually take the bus to the Leaky Cauldron and then use the fireplace to get home…”

Xenophilius looked very experienced, but it was actually his first time riding a Muggle bus.

As he handed the ticket seller two copper nut and was about to board the train, Vizet quickly took the copper nut and then dragged Xenophirus off the train.

Even after he was dragged out of the car, he was still somewhat indignant, saying, "Arthur is the director of the office that prohibits the misuse of Muggle products!"

"He told me all this; it only costs a few copper coins to get on the train... Why was that man staring at me like that?"

The main material for making pennies is copper, which is somewhat similar to copper nuts. It's quite normal for wizards to confuse them.

Wizette shook his head slightly and explained, "Mr. Lovegood, Muggles have their own copper nut called a penny."

"So...didn't I almost break the secrecy law just now?" Xenophieus said, still shaken. "I don't want to end up in Azkaban!"

"It shouldn't be..." Vizette reassured her. "The materials are very similar, and it's normal for them to mistake one for the other... Shall we take the Knight Bus back to the village?"

"That's good! Looks like you've learned a lot at Hogwarts! You're much more reliable now!" Xenophilius then looked at Luna, "Honey, what do you think?"

Luna covered her mouth and smiled, "Vizet knows the way back better, I think it's better to listen to him."

The Knight Bus responded quickly; the magical bus appeared before Xenophilius the moment he raised his wand.

"Floo Powder is so cheap! I was hoping to save some money..." Xenophirus paid the fare with a pained expression.

Although his family is now much better off financially, he still maintains his frugal habits.

There are many passengers tonight, and all the beds are occupied.

While Xenophilius was paying, Vizette and Luna went to a window seat.

Just as Vizet finished putting away his suitcase, the Knight Bus suddenly started moving.

Luna, who had lost her balance, leaned backward and fell directly towards Vizet.

Vizette instinctively grabbed Luna's arm and sat down on the suitcase, her whole body stiffening.

Luna's long hair flew up and fell onto Vizette's face, tickling her a little;

My nasal cavity was filled with the delicate fragrance of grass and trees, as if I were in a garden.

Not only was Vizette stiff, but Luna's movements also froze, as if a warm sensation had surged from the hands supporting her arms to her body.

The suitcase slid backward and bumped directly into a brass bed.

Boom!

The bronze bed made a loud thud.

The sudden start of the car, coupled with the loud thud of it hitting the copper bed, left the two men shaken and their hearts racing inexplicably.

“Excuse me, passenger… could you please get up?” ticket seller Stan Sampark groaned.

Xenophilius complained in pain, "Couldn't you have waited until I was steady on my feet before driving? Was it really necessary to be in such a hurry?"

They both fell to the ground, with Xenophilius still on top of Stan Sampak.

Hearing their conversation, Vizette realized what was happening, her tongue slurring, "That was pretty scary... Just now... are you... alright?"

"Hmm..." Luna hummed, and the two quickly separated.

She gripped the windowsill with both hands, staring out the window as if lost in thought, seemingly preoccupied with something.

Vizette pulled a few pieces of parchment from her pocket, turned them into sturdy enough seats, and gestured for Luna and Xenophilius to sit down with her.

"Honey, are you alright?" Xenophilius, sitting in the middle chair, asked with concern. "Your face looks a little red. Did you hurt yourself somewhere?"

Luna kept looking out the window and replied in a murmured voice, "Yes, I'm fine...you don't need to worry."

The short 20-minute drive felt both incredibly long and incredibly short to Wizette.

This feeling is hard to describe in words; it's like something in your brain colliding and then quickly separating, creating a bizarre and indescribable sensation.

Even after getting off the car, he felt lightheaded and somewhat dizzy, like he was carsick.

"Vizet, are you alright?" Xenophilius asked, puzzled. "Why are you walking so unsteadily? Did you miss lunch and are you starving?"

"I had snacks for lunch..." Vizette gave a dry explanation, "Maybe it's because I was doing homework the whole time on the train and didn't get a break..."

“Mr. Lovegood, you take Luna back first... I’ll walk a bit and get some fresh air, that should make me feel much better, you don’t need to worry.”

Xenophilius patted Vizette on the shoulder and said with a laugh, "You little rascal! You really are a Ravenclaw just like me!"

"When I was on summer vacation, my plan was to finish my homework first, and then I could do whatever I wanted during the summer vacation, right?"

"Alright! Then walk slowly." He turned to Luna and said, "Honey, keep an eye on him for me. I'll go back and heat up the stew first."

"Okay, Dad."

……

The village of Autri Saint Cachipol is relatively remote, hidden in a hilly area and wooded.

The sky darkened completely. It was summer, and the melodious chirping of insects filled the air, evoking a sense of leisurely rural life.

A cool forest breeze swept over him, dispelling Vizet's daze and bringing him back to his senses.

He took out his wand and whispered the incantation, "Flash!"

A bright ball of light appeared, and soon many flying mosquitoes were attracted to it, circling around it.

Vizette and Luna walked side by side, their shadows occasionally colliding and overlapping under the illumination of the orb.

The chirping of insects seemed to become a concerto, rising and falling in sync with their footsteps.

Luna tried to catch the mosquito with her hand. "You've mastered so much magic! This is the Illumination Charm, right? And what was that just now... Transfiguration?"

While helping Wizette with hand-drawn illustrations, she also learned a lot about the textbook.

Vizette nodded. "Summer vacation is long. Once I get the wand, I can teach you everything I know."

Luna blinked and said, "I'm really looking forward to it, Professor Vizette..."

Chapter 3 Travel Plan

As soon as Vizet and Luna caught sight of the wheel-shaped castle, two owls came up to them, circling above their heads and chirping incessantly.

The Christmas gifts from Sprout are thriving; the variegated Christmas cactus vines are lush and green, and they are blooming with rose-like flowers.

As the two passed by, the vines of the Christmas cactus swayed back and forth, as if welcoming them home.

“No wonder so many wizards like to grow Christmas cacti; they look so lively.” Vizet picked up a watering can and sprayed water around the plant, making the color-changing Christmas cacti sway even more joyfully.

Luna reached over the vines and gently touched a bright red flower. "It's beautiful in spring too. The flowers are pink and lovely."

……

Another mural has been added to the first floor. Large swathes of grass green cover the walls, and Luna used fine brushes to outline the lawn blowing in the wind, creating a lush and expansive grassland.

The sun hangs high above the wall, gilding the farmhouses on the grassland with a golden sheen. Scattered around are shepherd dogs and lambs, creating a scene that is both tranquil and vibrant.

Xenophilius changed into an apron and just as he brought the steaming stew to the table, he asked, "How are you feeling? If you're really not feeling well... shall I bake you some bread?"

Vizette shook her head. "I feel much better after being in the wind. I'm a little hungry now."

"If you can feel hungry, you should be fine. Come and eat!" Xenophilius called out.

After dinner, Vizette picked up her wand and waved it lightly. "Cleaned up!"

The grease on the plates flew up and landed in the nearby trash can, making Xenophilius's eyelids twitch. "You're so skilled at this?"

"I usually help Professor Snape process medicines, so I use them quite frequently."

"Professor Snape? Severus Snape?"

"You actually helped him process the medicinal herbs?" Xenophilius looked surprised. "He's not an easy person to get along with, back when I was still in school..."

"Cough cough cough..." This seemed to be a painful memory, and he abruptly changed the subject. "But he was very capable, even back in his student days..."

"Later you became the youngest Potions Master and even made the newspapers... What happened to you? Were you physically punished? I heard from Arthur that Snape seemed to physically punish his students."

Vizet shook his head. "It wasn't corporal punishment, it was a private lesson once a week, and I learned a lot of useful knowledge from it."

"Snape would give individual lessons?" Xenophilius's eyes widened, and you could even see the bloodshot veins at the corners of his eyes.

"You're Ravenclaw, right? I heard from Arthur that Snape is biased towards Slytherin. You must be Ravenclaw, right?"

"Don't try to fool me with the Sorting House theory just because Slytherin has a bad reputation. I'm still very open-minded."