The Bard of Hogwarts

Chapter 324 The Room of Requirement

"No need for an exchange! I can make the decision myself! Professor Snape already said when he gave me the notes that whoever can complete them will receive this honor."

Hermione bit her lip gently, her face full of stubbornness.

"Don't rush to refuse! You'll see later, it will be helpful to you," Ino explained with a smile, then asked:

"But now I'm more curious, how much longer did you shorten the duration of FLORS?"

"The cost increased by 30 percent, but the time was shortened by a month, just in time for the second game."

As if she had expected to be asked, Hermione blurted out the answer without thinking.

For some reason, Ino felt worried about Snape's savings when he heard this. Hermione, being a Muggle, might not know much about some rare medicinal herbs, but he did know that brewing Felix Felicis was a complete waste of money.

On the other hand, Hermione didn't pay much attention and instead continued:

"However, there is still hope for cost savings in the future, but there's no time to consider that right now..."

But halfway through her sentence, her voice gradually weakened, and finally she stopped speaking altogether.

Although there was no verbal expression, Ino guessed what would happen next. To be honest, although the plot of the story had changed, Hermione's personality had not.

This girl is still so stubborn; once she's made up her mind about something, she'll stick to it to the end.

"Hermione, listen to me..."

"Listen to me first!" Hermione decisively interrupted.

She knew Ino could guess her thoughts, but she could also guess what Ino was about to say.

"Ino, some things cannot be taken lightly! In 1452, during the Triwizard Tournament held in Beauxbatons, a warrior died on the spot while fighting the horned beasts, and two professors were also injured. In 1530, Durmstrang held the Triwizard Tournament..."

Hermione recited the history of the Goblet of Fire as if it were a memorized text, or more accurately, the history of casualties. Every hundred or so years, there would be an unexpected incident during the Triwizard Tournament.

"Ino, trust me! Even if you don't need Felix Felicis, take it with you."

Finally, Hermione raised her head, her gaze unwavering, and spoke each word clearly.

Humans are not plants or trees; how can they be without feelings?

As Draco said, the fact that he could frequently connect to the two-way mirror over the past month and a half already made the answer quite obvious.

Ino thought back carefully, wondering when she had changed her mind. Perhaps it was when Hermione was waiting alone on the Astronomy Tower, or perhaps it was when she kept taking potions out of her pocket like a little hamster...

But regardless, now that he had the answer in his heart, he chose to accept Hermione's kindness.

"Okay! I'll bring Felix Felicis with me then."

A positive answer immediately brought a joyful smile to Hermione's face.

"What about Harry?" Ino suddenly became curious. Although the trio wasn't as close as in the original story, given Hermione's kindness, she probably wouldn't just abandon them.

"Harry?" Hermione paused, then said somewhat resentfully:

"He has Professor Snape! I wanted to get you a bottle of Felix Felicis ready-made before, but the answer I got was that I had to make it myself."

"It's nothing!" Ino waved her hand and laughed, "Perhaps Professor Snape thinks Harry needs Felix Felicis more than I do."

He wasn't surprised by Snape's choice at all; in the whole story, the only two people who cared about Harry the most were probably Snape and Sirius.

But fate had other plans, and these two just happened to be the most incompatible.

Ino didn't intend to interfere much in Harry's affairs; asking casually earlier was the most she could do.

……

In the time that follows.

The atmosphere in the "Always Available" room was very harmonious.

As I've said before, all smart people are equally smart, but all fools are foolish in their own way.

Undoubtedly, both Ino and Hermione are intelligent people.

Although some things were not explicitly stated, it was already clear to everyone when Ino readily accepted Felix Felicis.

"Wait here for me a moment!" Ino glanced at the potion in the cauldron, then disappeared from the spot.

moment.

When he reappeared, he was carrying a magnificent crown.

"The legendary thing, Ravenclaw's crown!" Ino explained before Hermione could ask.

"My God! It actually exists! I thought it was just a legend."

Hermione's eyes widened in disbelief; she hadn't expected this legendary tale to be true.

"It's true! The legend is true too!"

Ino handed the tiara to Hermione, then said seriously, "But you can only wear it for fifteen minutes a week, and I'll be watching you wear it."

The power of the crown is undeniable, but that's also what makes him uneasy. Everything comes at a price, and that kind of extreme thinking can easily lead to dependence.

"Alright!" Hermione took the crown and examined it carefully. The dazzling sapphire in the center reflected a different color in the candlelight.

"Can I wear it now?"

"Of course!" Ino nodded slightly.

But soon, he discovered something different.

After Hermione put on the crown, she was like a completely different person. Although her appearance remained the same, her whole demeanor suddenly became noble and aloof.

It's a magical scene, as if Rowena Ravenclaw's tiara was born to be worn by women.

"This feels really good!" Hermione, wearing a crown, stretched out her hand and gazed at her palm.

After a while, she slowly lowered her hand, then her gaze focused on the crucible in front of her.

Although no other action was observed, Ino was aware of this state; it was clear that Hermione was caught up in some inner contemplation.

But what really surprised him was that Hermione and the diadem looked too perfectly matched, as if they were tailor-made for each other.

Similarly, this reminded him of the Sorting House in the original story, where Hermione was torn between Ravenclaw and Gryffindor.

It seems that some people and some things, after the initial turning point, gradually drift away from fate.

……

Fifteen minutes passed in the blink of an eye.

After taking the crown, Hermione looked tired. Not only did she look exhausted, but more importantly, she seemed listless and could collapse at any moment.

Seeing this, Ino immediately stepped forward and put one hand on Hermione's shoulder.

"It seems like fifteen minutes is a bit of a stretch for you!"

"It's alright!" Hermione said, closing her eyes as she felt a shoulder to lean on.

a long time.

After a short rest, Hermione opened her eyes again.

"Ino, I think I just heard Ms. Ravenclaw's voice."

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