The Bard of Hogwarts

Chapter 331 The World of Ice and Snow

Dragons, which are rated as 5X by the Ministry of Magic, are essentially beings that ordinary adult wizards cannot deal with alone.

Their tough, thick hides protect them from most magical damage, while their powerful physique, sharp claws, and scorching dragonfire make them a nightmare for many wizards.

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However, just a few minutes ago.

Someone easily dealt with the dragon's attack in front of all the teachers and students of Hogwarts, as well as the teachers and students of Beauxbatons and Durmstrang.

As snow fell, the sky seemed to be showered with countless white feathers, adorning the entire world in a silver-white hue.

In this pure and tranquil landscape, Ino walked slowly, her leisurely posture as if she were admiring the beautiful snow scene.

The well-tailored, plain-colored robes, trimmed with Slytherin fluorescent green, added a touch of brightness to this pristine white world.

As he moved, what was clearly just an ordinary formal robe was transformed into an elegant and graceful garment, much like a low-key evening gown.

Meanwhile, in the surrounding stands, most of the Slytherin boys silently put down their binoculars, looked down at their robes, and after confirming they were the same style, their expressions varied greatly...

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In the field.

Ino suddenly noticed that after blocking one of the dragon's flames, the Norwegian Spinosaurus on the other side became more cautious.

This made him purse his lips. He had been very careful, and hadn't even retaliated, but the result was still the same!

The fire dragon became the victim, curling up to the side in a defensive posture.

Seeing this, Ino shook her head helplessly, and a hint of disappointment quietly appeared in her pure amber eyes.

Although it was just a small gesture, it made a big difference that everyone in the stands had a pair of binoculars.

In the vast, snowy world, a boy stood alone, his delicate features etched with disappointment.

This scene touched the hearts of all the girls. Regardless of their school or age, they instantly reached a unified consensus—it was the fire dragon's fault!

Although it was obvious to everyone that the fire dragon was actually afraid, so what? Whether it was right or wrong, they had already decided that it was the fire dragon's fault.

"Damn fire dragon!"

"Can't it just listen to me...?"

In the stands, many girls were murmuring unconsciously.

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In the arena below.

Although Ino couldn't hear the sounds from the stands, he understood the dragon's thoughts.

An extreme level of caution.

However, after confirming that the fire dragon was merely cautious rather than fearful, he suddenly relaxed.

Walking leisurely to a distance of thirty feet from the fire dragon, and under its wary gaze, Ino slowly sat back down.

At the same time, a high-backed chair with armrests suddenly rose from the snow-covered ground.

The chair is made of light blue frost, giving it a crystal-clear, translucent texture.

Sitting in the chair, Ino rested her chin on her hand, staring at the fire dragon without any guard up.

Snowflakes drifted down from the sky, swirling around him like snow sprites, dancing freely and gracefully.

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In the stands.

The moment Ino sat down, Colin felt a sense of unease.

If the Warriors continue to perform like this... he vaguely felt that he didn't have enough film.

However, this worry only lasted for a moment, because the video camera in his hand gave him new confidence.

"At worst, I'll just stop paying attention to the Daily Prophet..."

For the first time, Colin had the idea that the Daily Prophet would be obsolete.

It seems that newspapers are destined to be replaced by images, whether for Muggles or wizards, this is probably the same.

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In the field.

Ino was somewhat helpless; he had already abandoned all defenses as much as possible, even resorting to such a provocative move.

But this Norwegian Spinosaurus remained motionless. With just this caution and composure, even Mad-Eye Moody would probably have to admit defeat.

The hourglass, magically drawn in mid-air, continued to decrease, and time quietly passed, while the snow on the same ground grew thicker and thicker.

Although it's a bit boring right now, none of the five referees, whether in the stands or on the sidelines, find it tedious.

Dumbledore, in particular, even used the Levitation Charm to control several snowflakes, causing them to gather on the table and quietly build a five-inch snowman, which he then played with by himself.

Meanwhile, off the field.

Seeing that the fire dragon was so steady, Ino couldn't do anything more. He couldn't use any excessive means to attack it, as that would be too boring.

But in order to achieve the desired visual effect, after a moment's thought, Ino raised his hand and snapped his fingers, and a miniature ice castle immediately rose up in the wide field.

The castle is about twenty feet high, and in terms of both height and area, it is exactly the same as a Norwegian Spinosaurus lying down.

"It's Hogwarts..." In the stands, many young wizards could clearly see the shape of the castle through their binoculars.

It has everything: a tall tower, a main building, outer walls, a long covered bridge, greenhouses, etc.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, the main gate of the castle slowly opened, and then came out small wizards, each about five inches tall. They either walked in groups of three or five or rode on brooms, and rushed towards the fire dragon.

Upon approaching the fire dragon, they pulled out wands no longer than toothpicks and launched a fierce attack.

Snowballs the size of peas rained down on the dragon's scales, causing no harm whatsoever, but the spectacle was truly spectacular.

Just like in Gulliver's Travels, dozens or even hundreds of small puppets attacked a huge creature.

In the main seat, Dumbledore looked at the lifelike dolls in the room, then at the snowman he had just made. After a moment of thought, he subtly pushed the snowman aside.

Beside him, Mrs. Maxim looked at the suddenly appearing, inferior snowman, her lips twitching involuntarily, before she turned her head away speechlessly.

But as she turned her head, she also naturally tapped the tabletop lightly.

The snowman moved again, this time targeting Karkaroff.

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It should have been a fierce and intense three-way battle for supremacy.

But before we knew it, the atmosphere subtly changed, and a cheerful mood gradually emerged.

Inside the enclosure, this Norwegian Spinosaurus was either an anomaly or a wise creature. No matter how it was attacked, it remained perfectly still, seemingly content to stay there forever.

However, movement and stillness are always interdependent.

While the fire dragon chose to remain silent, Ino was far from idle. Not only did various ice and snow puppets frequently appear, but even the anaconda on her wrist transformed into a foot-long snake to join in the fun.

Of course, the original protagonists from the movies, the clumsy Tom and the clever Jerry, are also present.

As soon as these two appeared, bursts of laughter erupted throughout the stands.

From the initial thrill and excitement to the current laughter and joy, only about fifteen minutes have passed.

After all, the hourglass drawn by magic in mid-air has only lost half of its sand so far.

(End of this chapter)