Hogwarts: A little lion in the skin of the Eagle School

Time flies, and several months have passed.

There is less than a week until Christmas.

John and Hermione finally started discussing where to go for their Christmas trip.

They had already told their families in advance that they wouldn't be going home for Christmas this year.

"How about we go to Norway?"

Hermione said, her eyes sparkling as she flipped through a travel magazine.

"I heard that the snow scenery there is particularly beautiful, and Norway's Christmas markets are also very famous during Christmas, where you can drink mulled wine and eat roasted chestnuts."

She unfolded the magazine and placed it in front of John, pointing to a photo of a snow-covered cabin against a backdrop of a dazzling starry sky.

"Look, doesn't it look like a scene from a fairy tale?"

"We can go skiing, soak in hot springs, and at night we can stay in the cabin by the fire, watch the snow, and count the stars."

She became more and more excited as she spoke, as if she could already see that scene.

John took the magazine from Hermione and nodded in agreement.

"I heard you can see the aurora borealis over there. I wonder if we'll be lucky enough to catch it."

Hermione's eyes lit up, and she looked even more excited.

But it doesn't matter if you can't see it.

Traveling with John is something to look forward to in itself.

"Then it's settled."

"Okay, but we also need to make some preparations."

"I'll go ask Uncle Clown to help us book a travel tent."

"If we can't book the cabins, we'll have a backup plan."

Hermione nodded without arguing.

After all, Christmas is a peak tourist season, and they didn't call ahead to make reservations, so it's hard to say whether they'll be able to find suitable accommodations.

But their main purpose was to experience the snow scenery and Christmas atmosphere of Norway, and staying in a tent was more fun.

Hermione happily began preparing for that day.

John, on the other hand, took some time to visit Hermione's parents.

......

"John, what brings you here today?"

Mrs. Granger poured John a cup of hot tea with a smile and asked him kindly.

Mr. Granger, standing to the side, also looked at this prospective son-in-law who had "stole" his daughter's manhood with a strange expression.

"Um, Dad, Mom, I actually have something I want to discuss with you..."

John addressed the two elders with great familiarity, then turned serious.

"I want to propose to Hermione at Christmas."

Upon hearing John's words, Granger and his wife were both taken aback.

"Really?" Mrs. Granger put down her teacup, her voice tinged with excitement.

John nodded solemnly.

However, Mr. Granger was much more composed and asked curiously.

"Aren't you already engaged? Why are you in such a hurry to propose?"

Originally, according to their parents, the children had a good relationship but were still young, so they got engaged first.

It's not too late for them to get married when they're both a bit older and their careers are more stable.

But John hadn't even graduated yet, and he was already in a hurry to propose, which inevitably surprised Mr. Granger.

"Because I want to give her a formal ceremony."

John scratched his cheek, a little embarrassed, but then immediately looked serious and said...

"The engagement was a decision made after discussions between our two families."

"This is our family's recognition of us, and we are all very happy."

"But proposing is a promise I want to give her to spend my whole life with me."

John's voice was deep and firm: "I want her to know that even without an engagement, I will definitely propose to her and vow to spend my life with her."

John spoke his mind for the first time in front of Hermione's parents.

From the moment he got together with Hermione, he was determined to spend his whole life with her.

He had originally planned to propose to Hermione after everything was over.

As for the engagement, it was brought up suddenly by both families and was not part of John's original plan.

They were both very happy and got engaged successfully.

As long as I wait until graduation, my future will be stable.

They can then get married naturally.

John still wanted to propose to Hermione himself.

His feelings for her had grown stronger ever since their last date at the French restaurant.

After the matter with Joel was completely resolved, it further solidified his resolve.

Hermione went to great lengths to snatch him back from her best friend so that they could spend their first trip together.

John didn't want to wait any longer.

He was rather clueless back then and never formally confessed his feelings to Hermione. The two of them ended up together in a daze because they were deeply in love.

But this time, he wanted to formally propose to Hermione.

They don't need any grand ceremony, just a place where it's just the two of them.

If only she knew how much he wanted to spend the rest of his life with her...

After listening to John's words.

Mrs. Granger's eyes reddened slightly as she reached out and took her husband's hand.

Mr. Granger paused for a moment, then a satisfied smile appeared on his face.

"Good lad, then go do it." He patted John on the shoulder, which was a formal acknowledgment of John's intentions.

To be honest, engagement is still a period of evaluation.

Both parties may cancel at any time.

But at this moment, Mr. Granger finally decided to entrust his daughter's life entirely to this young man who was still young but had overcome countless trials.

Seeing that the two elders nodded, John finally felt relieved.

For the next few days, John acted as if nothing had happened, planning the famous Christmas trip with Hermione.

Until the day we officially set off.

......

King's Cross Station.

Hermione, wearing a beige cashmere coat, stood on the station platform, her breath condensing into mist in the cold air.

John, also wearing a thick dark gray coat, walked over to her and reached out to straighten her scarf, which had been ruffled by the wind.

"There are so many people."

Looking at the other passengers on the platform, everyone was carrying luggage, and their faces showed anticipation of going home or traveling.

"Yes, it's Christmas."

They plan to travel as Muggles on this trip.

Although it would be more convenient to Apparate directly or go to Norway using a Portkey.

But the meaning of travel lies in the journey itself. Experiencing the scenery along the way with your loved one is far more romantic than simply arriving at your destination.

Besides, they have plenty of time and are not in a hurry.

There was no worry about being burdened by luggage; everything was packed into the seamless stretch bag I carried with me.

The two carried only small bags to avoid being noticed, traveling light like an ordinary young couple, blending into the festive hustle and bustle.

With a long whistle, a red steam locomotive slowly pulled into the station, puffing out white steam that looked especially warm in the winter sun.