Hogwarts: Hermione and I switched identities!

Without warning, Hermione suddenly collapsed headfirst.

"Granger, hey! Granger!" Malfoy was stuck, unsure whether to move forward or backward.

Should we run?

Malfoy hesitated for a moment, and was about to reach out to pull Hermione up so they could escape together, but Hermione, who was lying on the ground, suddenly opened her eyes.

The lingering fear from before vanished, replaced by confidence and composure.

Hermione stood up and rubbed her temples.

Hermione, what's wrong?

A cocky guy?

Tom was momentarily stunned. Was he on the same team as the arrogant guy?

Tom coughed twice and waved his hand, "It's nothing, just a little low blood sugar."

He looked up, and the dark figure in the shadows was already in front of them.

……

Ravenclaw dormitory.

Hermione sat up abruptly in bed and found two people surrounding her.

One is Professor Snape, and the other is Professor Dumbledore.

"Tom, get up." Snape's words were always concise, never uttering a single unnecessary word.

"Professor Snape..."

Dumbledore chuckled, “Take it easy, don’t worry, child. Come with us, but don’t tell anyone about tonight. Remember that.”

Where are we going?

Hermione left with the two of them.

They went to...another restricted area!

Forbidden Book Zone!

In a room, Hermione saw a mirror on the floor, covered with a black cloth.

"This is the Mirror of Eris, child. You will see your deepest desires reflected in it. Severus, let's leave for now and give Tom some space."

"Oh, Tom, you can bring Hermione over tomorrow to look in the mirror. It would be even better if you could tell us the result."

“I will, Professor,” Hermione replied.

After the two left, Hermione stood in front, her hand tugging at the black veil above her.

Chapter 29 The Mysterious Man (3k-word chapter, three updates at the beginning of the month, please vote!)

The deepest desire...

Hermione took a deep breath.

Calm down, I need to calm down and relax.

Perhaps all I want is something very ordinary, like a hot cocoa in winter or an iced coffee in summer.

Hermione clutched the black veil, veins bulging on the back of her hand.

Just then, she suddenly heard a cry.

That's the crowing of a rooster.

It's only just nightfall, how could a rooster possibly...?

The voice sounded somewhat familiar.

Suddenly, Hermione remembered something, and at the same time, her hands trembled, and the black veil in front of her fell to the ground, revealing what was in the mirror.

There are two children.

Hermione and Tom stood together, smiling at her, while the two in the mirror said nothing.

Before Sonia's cry, Hermione's desires might have been something else entirely.

But upon hearing that cry—she only hoped that she and her friend would be safe.

Tom, please don't let anything happen to you!

Hermione stormed out of the door.

"Tom, you've already seen the results?" Dumbledore was waiting for Hermione outside, and he was somewhat surprised to see her anxious expression.

"Professor Dumbledore, that's not important!"

"Hermione! Hermione might be in danger. My wife and I have raised Sonia together—Sonia is a giant rainbow-scaled chicken. I just heard her squawking. She only makes a sound when the two of us are in danger!"

The Giant Rainbow-Scaled Chicken is loyal; it will always stay with one of us. With it there, our master will never be harmed—the Giant Rainbow-Scaled Chicken will protect the wizard behind it with its own body!

Didn't Hagrid say there was no danger in the Forbidden Forest?

Shouldn't they simply be looking for the cause of the unicorn's death?

Snape said coldly, "That's none of your business. What did you see in the Magic Mirror?"

"There's nothing there! It's just Hermione and me! Hermione and I are standing together, that's all!"

"madness!"

Hermione was a little angry: "Professor Snape, perhaps you should know how important friends are to me, and Hermione cannot be harmed!"

We absolutely cannot have anything go wrong now!

If Tom gets into trouble tonight in the Forbidden Forest, wouldn't I be the one who kills him?

"Professor Dumbledore, Professor Snape, sweet dreams tonight." Hermione bowed and quickly left.

Obviously, she won't be going back to the dorm tonight.

"Severus, aren't you going to go after them and see?" Dumbledore asked casually.

"Albus, this is a school. Your student is in danger, and even if her parents are Muggles, even if she is a stupid Gryffindor student, you should be held responsible!"

"Hermione? She'll be fine, but we don't know about Tom who's on his way. Alright, I'm an old man and I can't stay up all night. You make the decision, Severus."

Dumbledore is pushing himself!

Snape gritted his teeth, flicked his cloak, and chased after them.

……

Tom could see the dark figure in front of him clearly.

That was a centaur.

“You have an aura of intimacy about you,” the centaur said. “Little fellow, what’s your name?”

Tom knew that this was the result of his efforts with Hagrid.

[Title: Magical Creatures' Helper]

[Fantastic Beasts Helper: You'll feel an innate affinity for magical creatures, and they won't inexplicably feel hostile towards you.]

Tom didn't help with all those magical creatures for nothing!

Hermione Granger.

The centaur raised an eyebrow: "Oh, is there something you can't say? I can forgive you, little guy. My name is Ferenze."

"Thank you for your understanding." Tom glanced back at the trembling Malfoy.

"Friends, I've heard that a unicorn was killed in the Forbidden Forest. Do you know who it was?"

The centaur was silent for a moment, then shook his head: "I can't say, but it's dangerous here. You should turn back, go back to your school. You can be safe in Hogwarts, but not necessarily in this Forbidden Forest."

That man is terrifying and ruthless; he would never show you any mercy just because you are a child.

“Thank you for reminding me,” Tom said.

Ferenze was puzzled. He felt he had explained things clearly enough, so why did the little guy still want to keep going?

Seeing that he couldn't persuade her, Ferenczek silently left.

Only after the centaurs left did Malfoy dare to follow.

“Granger, we should go back. You heard what that stupid creature said. Going any further will be dangerous!”

We should tell that monster Hagrid to go back and inform Professor Dumbledore.

Tom turned around, slapped Malfoy on the head, and ruffled his hair: "Hey, young man, this is the first time, and I hope it's the last. Don't talk badly about other people in front of me again, and the people you insulted are my friends."

"If you do that again, I'll hang you from the gold chandelier in the dining room, and then I'll send Tom to Professor Snape crying and telling him you insulted him."

“I didn’t…” Malfoy’s expression changed as unpleasant memories flashed through his mind.

"Do you think Professor Snape will listen to you whether he's there or not?" Tom's lips curled up slightly. "If you're scared, go find Hagrid. I need to hurry up."

madness!

Malfoy cursed inwardly.

If you don't leave, I will!

Malfoy ran away, taking with him a lantern that would illuminate their path.

Hey... at least leave me the light.

Forget it.

Tom waved his wand: "Illumination."

A blue magical light illuminated his vision, and Tom quickened his pace.

He knew what was in the Forbidden Forest, and he also knew what the other person was doing.

Tom just wanted to try a little harder, a little faster—he hoped to save the poor guy.

In less than five minutes, Tom saw what he wanted to see.

unicorn!