"It's Wingardium Leviosa, not whatever weird nonsense you two were chanting."
Ron, having fully evolved into a master of sarcasm, immediately began mocking Harry and Seamus after Hermione corrected him.
"I seriously don't understand why Hermione Granger acts like everyone besides Logan is an idiot."
"Nobody asked her to boss people around."
"With that personality, she probably doesn't even have friends among girls. Honestly, I doubt she even understands what friendship means."
Harry frowned slightly.
He felt Ron had gone too far.
After all, Hermione had been one of the very first people they met aboard the Hogwarts Express. They had even gone through the terrifying incident with the three-headed dog together.
At least in Harry's heart, Hermione already counted as a friend.
Still, judging from Ron's increasingly emotional ranting, Harry suspected trying to stop him now would only make things worse.
Strangely enough, Ron himself didn't entirely understand why he felt so irritated lately.
At first, he merely wanted to complain about Hermione's overbearing personality.
But somehow, the more he talked, the more agitated he became.
As if he were venting frustrations that had been bottled up for days.
Meanwhile—
Hermione had unknowingly been walking behind the boys the entire time.
Every single word reached her ears clearly.
The more she listened, the more wronged she felt.
Finally, unable to endure another second, she clutched her books tightly against her chest before rushing past the boys with reddened eyes.
Then she ran away furiously.
Ron immediately stiffened awkwardly.
Being caught insulting someone behind their back was undeniably embarrassing.
Harry watched Hermione disappear down the corridor before sighing helplessly.
"Maybe you should apologise to her."
"She's not actually petty. I'm sure she'll forgive you if you explain things properly."
Ron still looked stubborn.
"I also think you should apologise."
A calm voice suddenly sounded behind them.
The two turned around and discovered Logan walking toward them.
Harry immediately looked surprised.
"Where were you?"
"Ron and I waited outside the classroom forever, but you never showed up."
Logan's expression twitched slightly.
How exactly was he supposed to explain that Professor Flitwick had practically cornered him after class to discuss advanced magical theory for nearly half an hour?
The tiny professor had even casually hinted that if Logan ever considered transferring Houses, he would personally negotiate with both Professor McGonagall and Headmaster Dumbledore.
The sheer enthusiasm had honestly terrified him slightly.
By the time Logan finally escaped Flitwick's passionate academic assault and caught up with the others…
He witnessed Hermione storming away after Ron's verbal attack.
Still, Logan understood this ultimately remained a matter between close friends.
Offering a little advice was fine.
But getting deeply involved felt unnecessary.
Besides—
He currently had far more important things to worry about.
Because earlier, while speaking with Professor Flitwick, the system had suddenly triggered yet another completely deranged mission.
Ding.
Mission Objective 4: Bathroom Maniac!
Mission Description:
Hidden within one of the girls' bathroom stalls lies an important clue regarding the secrets of the past. As Hogwarts' most handsome wizard, you must seize every opportunity to uncover the truth. However, obtaining this information will require the assistance of "Witchwolf Smoke."
Powerful individuals often possess hidden quirks. As long as your skin is thick enough, nothing can stop you.
Mission Rewards:
Fragmented Clue to the Founder Secret ×1
Legendary Points ×2
Red Dungfruit ×1
Logan's eyelid twitched violently.
This mission sounded unbelievably cursed.
Sneaking into the girls' bathroom?
That was morally horrifying.
What if he got caught?
The mere thought of spending several years at Hogwarts carrying the nickname "Bathroom Maniac" nearly gave him psychological trauma.
Fortunately, he had already mastered the Disillusionment Charm.
At first, Logan assumed he could simply turn invisible and slip inside unnoticed.
But then—
He suddenly froze.
Wait a second.
Why was he instinctively planning criminal tactics so naturally?
This was purely for the mission.
For Legendary Points.
He absolutely held no improper interest whatsoever regarding girls' bathrooms.
Absolutely none.
Still…
The mission description contained another strange detail.
It specifically mentioned something called Witchwolf Smoke.
And judging from the wording, it sounded necessary for uncovering hidden clues.
What exactly was that?
Logan immediately focused on the highlighted green text.
Witchwolf Smoke:
A specialised magical potion blend.
Required ingredients:
Narcissus Root
Dried Billywig Stingers
Rod-shaped Tortoise Paste
Caterpillar
A drop of Leech Juice
Ash
Witchwolf Hair
Effects:
Reveals all hidden or invisible objects within approximately ten metres.
Logan's expression instantly changed.
"Oh no…"
That meant Witchwolf Smoke directly countered invisibility and concealment magic.
Which also meant his perfect invisible infiltration plan had completely collapsed before it even began.
In other words—
If he wanted to complete this shameful mission, he would need to physically sneak into the girls' bathroom at the right moment.
Like an actual criminal.
Fantastic.
Still, another issue remained.
Where exactly was he supposed to obtain ingredients like Witchwolf Hair?
He had never even heard of half these materials before.
After thinking briefly, Logan immediately arrived at the perfect answer.
Professor Snape.
Putting everything else aside, Snape undoubtedly possessed terrifying expertise regarding potions and magical ingredients.
Perhaps he could even freeload some materials directly.
Having decided his next destination, Logan quickly said goodbye to Harry and Ron before hurrying away.
Harry stared after him thoughtfully.
Then a horrifying realisation suddenly appeared inside his mind.
Could Logan have gone to comfort Hermione?
Wait…
Could those two actually be secretly dating?
Good heavens.
They were only first-years.
Wasn't that moving a little too quickly?!
Harry immediately grinned brightly, convinced he had uncovered the truth.
....
Professor McGonagall stared suspiciously at the oddly hesitant Flitwick standing before her.
"So?"
"Was there something you wished to discuss?"
"If not, I still need to prepare teaching materials for my next Transfiguration class."
She found her old colleague's behaviour increasingly strange.
Flitwick might appear small and harmless, but he certainly wasn't the timid or indecisive type.
More importantly—
Professor McGonagall slowly realised the place Flitwick had specifically chosen for this conversation was unusually secluded.
Her expression subtly stiffened.
Could it be…
No.
Surely not.
Flitwick finally gathered his courage before speaking awkwardly.
"Minerva…"
"Hypothetically speaking…"
"If a student from another House wished to transfer into Ravenclaw…"
Professor McGonagall's eyes instantly sharpened like blades.
.....
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