Hogwarts: Jade, stop controlling Harry!

Chapter 96 "Harry Potter Boards the Train to Hogwarts" (1/3)

"Waaaaah!"

As the train's whistle sounded, the platform, shrouded in thick smoke, was deserted of students heading to Hogwarts.

They all boarded the train; not one was left behind.

Only the parents who came to see their children off remained, waving goodbye to the children on the train.

Harry saw the Weasleys' little sister chasing after the car, but he couldn't quite hear what she was shouting.

The train sped up, leaving little Ginny far behind.

Harry felt a surge of emotion.

If his parents were still alive, he probably would have had several younger sisters or brothers who would have followed the train to see him off.

A gentle breeze blew into the car through the open window, dispelling the heat and bringing a refreshing feeling.

Hermione, who was sitting opposite Harry, finally recovered from her earlier embarrassment.

She glanced at Harry, who was sitting opposite her, resting his chin on his hand, intently admiring the scenery outside.

A gentle breeze blowing in through the car window ruffled the stray hairs on Harry's forehead.

Hermione pursed her lips, preparing to say something. But just as she opened her mouth, there was a knock on the door of their private room.

"Please come in?"

Hermione, who had been leaning slightly forward, suddenly sat up straight, then spoke and turned to look at the person who had come.

A striking red head of hair immediately catches the eye, revealing a slightly shy face beneath it.

First, Ron.

"Hi everyone, um... I was wondering if I could sit down? The front carriages are all full..."

Ron leaned against the doorframe, peeked in, and said somewhat shyly.

"Of course, please come in!" Hermione said, glancing at Harry.

Although she was actually not happy about being disturbed by anyone.

But Hermione quickly suppressed her displeasure; she shouldn't be so selfish as to occupy a four-person carriage with Harry.

"Please sit wherever you like, don't be shy," Harry said warmly.

"Thank you." Ron put his suitcase down before sitting down in the empty seat next to Hermione.

This space is more spacious, and you can even see Harry.

Ron looked a little flustered. He coughed and was about to say something when Hermione interrupted him casually.

"You have some dirt on your nose, I suggest you wipe it."

Ron's face turned bright red upon hearing this.

He quickly tried to wipe it with the back of his hand, but stopped halfway and instead reached into his pocket for a handkerchief.

Hermione frowned upon seeing this.

Instead, Harry drew his wand and whispered to Ron, "If you don't mind... giving it a good cleaning!"

As Harry waved his wand, the filth on Ron's nose, as well as the dust and mud on his clothes, were all swept away!

"Whoa!"

After realizing what had happened, Ron looked down at his clothes, which now seemed clean, and exclaimed in amazement, "Harry, you're amazing... You haven't even entered school yet, and you can already use magic so smoothly!"

Harry wanted to say that it was nothing, that Hermione could do it too, but he swallowed the words back.

Of the three, only Ron is unable to use magic proficiently.

Unfortunately, Harry kept his mouth shut, but Hermione did not.

She immediately chimed in, "I can use it too! First-year magic is actually pretty simple, I've memorized the textbook... Harry, you must be the same as me, right?"

Hermione has already decided that she is a genius like her.

Harry honestly replied, "No, I didn't memorize the whole book; it was too difficult for me."

Unfortunately, Harry immediately saw Hermione purse her lips, then glance at Ron, who seemed at a loss for words, and give Harry a knowing look...

Harry knew that Hermione had misunderstood.

He really wasn't being modest!

But Harry was also amazed by Hermione's abilities for the first time. She could memorize an entire book? Good heavens!

"You actually memorized the whole book! Merlin's...socks!" Ron said, echoing Harry's thoughts.

Hermione raised her chin, her little face beaming with pride. "That's nothing. But what I want to say is that I've not only memorized the book 'Standard Spells: Beginner,' I've memorized the entire textbook."

Ron was even more surprised, his jaw dropping so wide it could fit an egg inside.

Harry knew Hermione didn't mean much harm; she just desperately wanted recognition... and of course, there was an element of showing off.

So Harry cooperated by showing just the right amount of surprise and praised him in the same tone as Uncle Long.

"Hermione, you are amazing."

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Hermione's face flushed red upon hearing Harry's sincere praise.

She lowered her head, feeling her heart pounding like a deer, but mostly she was happy!

That's great, she's won Harry's approval.

When Hermione first went to the Leaky Cauldron, she found many books on potions in Harry's room, which immediately made her nervous.

Hermione never imagined that there were children her age who were just as studious as she was.

So Hermione, determined not to fall behind Harry, used the summer break to work even harder and finish all the first-year textbooks, and also learned a lot of magical knowledge beyond the textbooks.

She's working even harder now than Hermione did in the original timeline!

Harry was unaware that his performance had made Hermione feel threatened and made her even more diligent... but even if Harry knew, it wouldn't matter.

It's a good thing to love learning.

After experiencing the difficult escape from that dark wizard with Xiaoyu.

This made Harry realize the importance of acquiring more magical knowledge!

It's the kind that can really save lives.

You only realize how little you know when you need it.

Harry certainly didn't want to be in danger with his mind blank, unable to cast a single spell.

So Harry is also gradually changing, trying to become a knowledgeable academic genius like Hermione.

Ron, sitting to the side, looked at Harry and then at the shy Hermione, feeling somewhat superfluous, so he shifted his position uncomfortably.

"Maybe I should go check the back..." Ron said hesitantly.

But before Ron could finish speaking, Hermione's voice cut him off as she stood up.

"Excuse me, I need to use the restroom!"

Hermione had actually wanted to go to the restroom when she was at the station, but she was too embarrassed to ask Harry, so she had been holding it in until now.

Finally, I couldn't take it anymore.

"Oh... okay." Ron nodded blankly and stepped aside.

After Hermione left in a hurry, Ron finally breathed a sigh of relief. Hermione's aura of academic genius was too heavy, making it hard for him to breathe.

Thankfully Hermione is gone now... but she'll definitely be back later.

Should I suggest finding another carriage to leave space for them?

Just as Ron hesitated, Harry spoke up, "Sorry Ron, Hermione can be a bit blunt, but I can assure you she means no harm... she's a very nice person."

Whether Hermione heard what Ron said or not, Harry certainly did.

She also noticed the red-haired boy's unease.

That's why Harry waited until Hermione left before explaining things to her, so Ron wouldn't overthink it.

Harry could understand Ron's rather introverted personality.

If he hadn't swapped bodies with Jade and hadn't experienced so many things afterward, and had still stayed in the Dursleys' house, Harry would also feel unfamiliar with the wizarding world, bewildered by Hermione's words, and sensitive and uneasy.

In this respect, Ron is much better off than Harry; at least his parents are well and his family is harmonious.

Harry guessed this from the happy smiles on Jade's face in the group photo of the Weasleys all huddled together.

"It's okay, I'm actually fine... but isn't Hermione from a Muggle family? How does she know so much..."

Ron immediately understood Harry's explanation, but he was also a little curious.

A Muggle-born little witch is actually more powerful than a child from a wizarding family like him.

"I think that's why," Harry shrugged.

"Hermione was worried that she would fall behind her classmates, or even be ostracized and isolated, so she studied very hard."

"After all, textbooks are the only way for her to understand the magical world."

After spending a lot of time with Uncle Jackie, Harry's perspective on things changed.

He could roughly guess Hermione's thought process.

Ron immediately became serious and nodded earnestly. "That makes sense! But how did you know that, buddy?"

"Well, it's probably because I also come from a Muggle family. You know, my aunt's family are all ordinary people," Harry explained, making up an excuse.

Ron suddenly realized, "So that's how it is. No wonder you two seem to get along so well."

Ron's tone was somewhat envious when he said this.

Although Harry visited their home, at that time Harry or Jade had more to talk about with the twin brothers and interacted less with Ron.

Harry was really hoping Jade would appear soon, because he didn't know what to say next, so he just said...

"Yeah, but we're good friends too, right?"

When Ron heard these words from Harry, he was taken aback at first, then immediately perked up. He stammered, "Really? You...you think so? I'm already your friend?"

“Of course, buddy,” Harry said, winking. “What else?”

"Phew!" Ron let out a long sigh of relief, looking much more relaxed. He scratched his head a little embarrassedly.

"Perhaps it's because you were so popular when you came to our house, Harry, especially George and Fred who were talking to you the whole time, while we barely exchanged a few words, so..."

Oh, I see!

Harry suddenly realized what was going on, but since the topic had come up, he had to continue.

"I also felt they were a bit too enthusiastic. Oh, and I remember you showed me your room and your pet. Did you bring it to school?"

Although Harry didn't go to the Burrow himself, Jade described it at length, and Harry only said to remember some key points.

As expected, Ron didn't think much of it.

He pulled a large gray rat out of his pocket; it looked like a fat, chubby man.

"That's right, it's Scabbers! Harry, you only glanced at it, and I thought you didn't like it."

Harry:

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In fact, he didn't quite understand why Yang would keep a rat, or rather, a house rat that could be seen everywhere, as a pet.

However, Harry understands and respects this.

"How could that be? I have a Pyro too. Its appearance has terrified quite a few people."

As he spoke, Harry took Pyrrho off his shoulder.

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