Hogwarts: This fairy tale is too eerie

The power of the fantasy entity originates from emotions; even when separated from its host, the connection that once existed between them will not disappear.

As your understanding of others deepens and their feelings for you increase, these feelings are transferred to the corresponding imaginary entity, enhancing its abilities, acquiring new pages, and so on.

Skills enhancement?

Thor paused, his eyebrows twitching slightly in surprise.

He had no idea that making friends with others could have this effect!

—As for why the effect wasn't triggered with Harry and Professor Snape, Thor believed it was because they didn't understand each other well enough.

"Looks like I need to pay more attention to other people."

Thor nodded, his gray eyes sweeping over the students standing at the door with interest, making them shudder!

—You, you're targeting us with your tonics! QAQ!!

The little ones gathered together, trembling like a flock of quails.

[Ability Enhancement: When using the pages of "Ms. Butterfly, the Know-It-All" for question-and-answer queries, the probability of getting an answer will be slightly increased.]

Instantly.

Thor's gaze toward Hermione became even more sincere, so sincere that it sent a chill down Hermione's spine.

...Why is this guy acting like a person again?

Hermione cautiously released her grip and took a step back.

Distance makes the heart grow fonder, so she'll just enjoy watching the pros' moves from afar.

At this time.

[Congratulations! You have successfully given the Frog Prince an answer that he approves of, and have captured this first-tier white common fantasy creature, "The Frog Prince Searching for the Golden Ball"!]

The toad wearing the golden crown croaked and transformed into a ball of golden light—

Then it transformed back.

It remained perched on Thor's hand, still damp, looking completely unperturbed.

Since the Frog Prince didn't want to return to the bookshelf anytime soon, and since he had no intention of harming anyone, things would remain as they were!

[Erosion level increased by 0.1%]

Thor: "..."

Fine.

Taking someone else's pet is no good. If you really take this toad away, Neville will probably smear his snot all over him.

"Here you are, Mr. Longbottom. Your Lefur has been enhanced, and you can now talk to it."

"Th...thank you?"

Neville hesitated before thanking him, then carefully held up the "Toad Prince," which appeared to be worth more than him.

Just then.

"Croak!"

Suddenly, Leif puffed out its cheeks, opened its mouth, and stuck out its long, thick pink tongue!

On its wet, sticky tongue was a tiny, exquisite golden key!

! !

Thor's eyes lit up, and he pinched the gold key, which was no bigger than his little finger, between two fingers and cleaned it thoroughly.

"Gugua."

Leif, acting as if nothing had happened, withdrew his tongue and sat upright in Neville's palm.

[You have obtained the item: The Golden Key to Unlock the Unknown Door]

[The "Mr. Know-It-All" Butterfly's page skill - Question Inquiry - has been activated, and you have received a hint:]

["What's the purpose of such a tiny key? A word of advice from someone who's been there: Before you shrink, don't forget to put your little key in your pocket!"]

In an instant, a flash of inspiration struck Thor!

The key that can only be used when you "shrink" might be the one used to open the small door in the old house depicted in the portrait!

"I never expected such a pleasant surprise!" Thor looked at the golden key in his hand with shining eyes. "Before the anomaly, Alice left a small amount of shrinking potion on that painting, which also corresponds to that small door."

"There must be clues related to Alice hidden behind the door."

Saul gripped the golden key tightly, carefully tucking it into his pocket. He then took out the half-empty bottle of beverage and murmured:

"We have the key, and we have the location."

"Now, all that's left is to concoct more shrinking agents."

"Miss Alice, I will definitely follow the clues you left behind and find a way to free you from your insane dream."

This is also to avoid following in the footsteps of the Green family's predecessors.

Thor: "Hiss~ Right, it feels like I've forgotten something..."

"—Mr. Green."

A hoarse yet authoritative voice rang out from the doorway at just the right moment.

"..."

Thor paused for a moment, then slowly raised his eyes to meet the serious gaze of the great headmaster of Hogwarts.

"Cat Bar—"

"call!"

There was no raising of a hand, no trace of a spell.

In an instant, Thor's body was paralyzed!

"Please come with me to the principal's office, Mr. Green."

Dumbledore said calmly, looking at Thor who was rooted to the spot with only his eyes darting around restlessly, and sighed helplessly.

...Sigh, this is troublesome.

Once again, Thor lamented that the world could not understand his fantastical aesthetics.

After being freed from the immobilization state, she politely declined Thor's kind offer to stay and help clean up the mess.

Thor could only wade through the mess and, under Professor Snape's watchful gaze, slowly follow Professor Dumbledore.

As he passed the professors, he suddenly felt a piercing gaze!

With a quick glance, he spotted a large purple headscarf flashing by in the crowd, looking like a purple onion on his head.

"Hmm..."

Thor squinted, turned around, and followed Dumbledore, who was waiting ahead.

......

at the same time.

Flip-Over Alley, a hidden place unknown to anyone.

"Bang!"

The black leather boots stomped heavily on the rabbit head specimen, scattering the poor Mr. Rabbit into a pile of wood chips.

"I'm so angry!"

Alice stomped her feet angrily, exaggerating her irritation, the rabbit-shaped ribbon in her blonde hair swaying back and forth.

"The Master is so awful! How dare he push the lovely Alice so far away! It's absolutely despicable!"

"Bang, bang, bang!"

Snapped!

Mr. Rabbit's glass bead eyes popped out and spun around on the ground.

"Whoosh whoosh~"

Alice stopped, put her hands on her hips, and breathed heavily, her white apron swaying back and forth.

Her fingertips traced her pale arms, as if the sensation of touching Thor through the suddenly opened gap a few days ago still lingered on her skin.

His lips curled into a wide grin, and his eyes flashed with a manic emotion that was a mixture of murderous intent and joy.

"I really, really want to quickly meld our respected Master into my very being!"

But, it still doesn’t work.

We must be patient until we can break through that damned matchstick restriction...

Just then.

A flash of light passed through Alice's arms, and a fragment of a magic mirror appeared, revealing a beautiful figure with ebony hair and snow-white skin.

Her lips, as red as dripping blood, parted slightly, and a soft, innocent voice came from behind her glasses:

Let your older sister help you, little Alice~

I'm also very interested in that newly appointed, mysterious "Master"... I really want to personally cleanse his soft yet passionate soul~