Chapter 1075 Friendship and Love

? Hogsmeade remains the same.

Both sides of the not-so-broad road were covered with snow, which was almost connected with the white snow on the slightly low roof. As for the road surface itself, because the snow has been cleared with a magic spell, apart from being slightly damp, it even makes people feel cleaner than the interior.

Of course, this village has been built for many years after all, no matter how clean it is, it will inevitably give people a feeling of old age.

I remember that some miscellaneous notes about Hogwarts in the library seem to mention that Hogsmeade village was established around the same time as the school, and there have been no major changes during these years.

Thinking about it this way, this place is probably the same as Hogwarts Castle, and it still continues the style of a medieval village thousands of years ago!

Right now, Maca was walking slowly along the road with Hermione.

"Stop! Give me back the Chocolate Frog!"

"Jimmy, didn't you say you only want the card! Since you don't plan to eat the chocolate frog, why not give it to me! Don't be so stingy..."

"Who said I won't eat! Don't run if you have the guts! See if I can't beat you to death!"

Every Hogsmeade Day, the roads in the village can be quite crowded, and there is often even a little confusion. Maca grabbed Hermione's wrist and pulled her to the side of the road to avoid being hit by the two junior students who were chasing and fleeing.

After the two men chased and ran to the other side of the street, Maca looked at their backs and said:

"Why do I feel that the students in the past two years have become more and more naughty. I remember that we would not be so noisy on the street!"

As he was talking, he suddenly turned around and smiled.

"Hermione, you say yes!"

Even though Makara just pulled her wrist to make way for others, Hermione's face still blushed involuntarily.

However, she seemed a little disapproving of Maca's words.

"I don't know which rascals are so focused on visiting the castle at night, not only did I get involved, but someone even prepared something to deal with Mrs. Norris!"

Watching Hermione pouted,

After teasing himself with a half-smile, Maca shrugged and said:

"Oh! At least it wasn't 'specially' for Mrs. Norris... well, don't look at me like that, I mean it!"

"Who knows?"

Hermione pursed her lips, then turned around and walked forward first, but after carrying her back, she couldn't help but secretly laughed.

And behind her, Maca seemed not aware of her secretly laughing, and suddenly recalled:

"Speaking of which, time flies so fast! Thinking about what you mentioned just now, it seems as if it just happened yesterday... But when you think about it carefully, it was already five years ago."

Hearing Maca lamenting that time seems to flow, Hermione also nodded.

is not that right!

Not to mention anything else, just look at these few little friends, and now each of them has grown up without knowing it. The short and chubby Neville has become a handsome boy, Ginny has gradually grown into a well-known beauty in the school, and Maca has even become a professor.

In the past six years, many things have actually happened, but looking back, it still feels like a snap of the fingers.

The two paced back and forth, recalling the past few years, and suddenly found that they had reached the end of the village.

Standing on the corner of the street, Hermione glanced to the right - after turning a corner from here, it should be near the Pig's Head Bar not far away.

"Maka, shall we go and see Miss Werther? She should have come to work in the afternoon."

"Ok?"

When Maca heard this, he first glanced in the direction of the Pig's Head Bar, but then shook his head.

"Didn't you call it a 'date'!" He chuckled, "Although I'm a little sorry for Aberforth, I really don't think that dirty bar is a good place for a date!"

Seeing what he said, Hermione couldn't help muttering in a small voice after being taken aback for a moment:

"It doesn't matter to me, anyway, I'm not dating the environment..."

Maca naturally heard Hermione's words. But he didn't say anything, but raised his head and glanced at the left hand side, and then continued:

"We're going this way today - I think the period after lunch would be good for a cup of tea or something, don't you think?"

"OK?"

Hermione responded casually, turning her head and following his gaze to look the other way. But when she realized what was on the street that turned right ahead, her little heart thumped violently.

The shop at the corner over there is the "Literati Habitat Quill Pen Shop" that she often visits, but after turning that corner, there is only one shop related to "afternoon tea" on the small street inside.

"Maka, you mean..."

"That's right," Maca stretched out her hand, raised her eyebrows and said, "Madame Puddiffe's Teahouse—in fact, I don't think I've ever been in that shop in Hogsmeade Village. You know, there The first person is really not easy to get in!"

If it was Paddifu, it would be inconvenient to be alone.

From the lace tablecloths to the misty atmosphere decoration, including the exquisite decoration of the entire store, everything in that store seems to exude the atmosphere of "single dogs should not be close" at all times.

Whether it's a man and a man, or a woman and a man, or a woman and a woman, if you don't hold hands, I'm afraid you will be embarrassed to pass by her shop.

There is no doubt that Mrs. Puddiffe's teahouse is recognized by the entire Hogwarts as a sanctuary for lovers.

Even though this store is not only expensive for students, but also the space inside is a little cramped. But if a boy wants to seriously ask a girl to confess his love, he will definitely choose this place as much as possible, even if he borrows money, he still has to invite his beloved girl to go there.

As for the reason... It is said that the probability of success in confession is much higher there than in other places?

"Let's go! Let's go and have a look!"

"wait!"

Seeing that Maca was about to walk that way, Hermione subconsciously followed him for two steps, and then suddenly grabbed him.

"What's the matter?" Maca turned her head and said with a smile, "Relax, it's just a cup of tea...I understand."

"No, listen to me first."

Hermione stubbornly refused to leave, and after making Maca stop, she said seriously:

"Maka, I think you kind of understand what's going on between me and Luna. Seriously, I appreciate Luna allowing me...you know what I'm talking about."

She pursed her lips, skipped some words she was embarrassed to say, and then continued:

"Besides, I am even more grateful to her for giving me this opportunity today. So, after you take me to Paddifu this time, I hope you can remember... next time, you will also take her there last time!"

Finally, Hermione thought silently in her heart:

"If Luna hadn't allowed me to intervene, I wouldn't have gotten the opportunity to compete—so, even if she said 'there is no absolute fairness in this world', I would at least reserve a 'relative' for her." Just be fair. Otherwise, it would be too unreasonable!"

Although Hermione didn't say the following words, Maca could vaguely feel that this was what she had in mind. As far as these "underground transactions" between her and Luna are concerned, the tenderness and kindness in the hearts of these two girls is really touching.

Up to now, which one Maca McLean likes is no longer the most important thing among the three of them.

Looking at Hermione's shyness that was almost overflowing with seriousness, Maca nodded solemnly.

"I see."

"……thanks."

After Hermione thanked Maca for respecting her decision, she grabbed the other's hand and walked towards the diagonally opposite intersection in a sullen manner.

It can be seen from behind that her face is obviously red again.

Feeling the tenderness in his hands, Maca let her pull him forward, while silently feeling deeply moved by these two feelings.

Let's not talk about Luna's thoughts today, just Hermione's perseverance in friendship and love is enough to make him deeply engraved in his heart.

And just as Maca's thoughts were flowing, Hermione had already dragged him to the gate of Madame Puddiffe's teahouse.

The shopfronts on the left and right are completely different, delicate and bright yet slightly ambiguous. Just the three colors of pink, red, and white constitute a picture that is not grand, but full of atmosphere.

Of course, if we have to talk about the shortcomings of this teahouse, I am afraid it is a "vulgar" word.

Compared with the office of Umbridge, who was dispatched from the Ministry of Magic to Hogwarts, the decoration of Paddifu is indeed a little "fresh", but it still makes people feel "tired" after a few more glances. panic" feeling.

As Maca took a step forward and opened the door with the grille window for Hermione, a series of crisp bells rang from inside the door.

"Please! Miss Granger—"

He stood by the door, smiled at Hermione, and extended his hand invitingly.

After Hermione pursed her lips and walked in cautiously, he also turned around and stepped into this teahouse that he had only heard of and never seen for five or six years.

It was just the first step, and a warm feeling with a little damp came rushing towards his face. Compared with the ice and snow outside, it seemed like late spring here.

Immediately afterwards, he and Hermione could smell the sweet smell in the air here—is this the aroma of desserts and coffee? Or some kind of perfume? It's really hard to tell.

"Oh! It's actually diluted pearl flower essence..." Maca moved her nose, and then said clearly, "This Mrs. Puddife is really willing to spend all her money."

After hearing this, Hermione couldn't help hesitating and said:

"The ingredients of the blending agent of the love potion?"

"right!"

Maca nodded slightly.