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Chapter 319: The Lesson of the Lesson Book
Chapter 319: The Lesson of the Lesson Book
Compared to the usual quiet, almost sleepy atmosphere of the Daily Prophet’s editorial section, the sudden shift felt unusually jarring. Over the past few years, aside from the occasional new headline or the emergence of fresh political currents, the flow of news had remained stubbornly unchanged—just like the unchanging NPCs in a video game. The old routines, the familiar patterns, the same repetitive headlines—nothing had really evolved. As a result, both Neville and Justin had long grown accustomed to this predictable rhythm. They’d been training for new challenges, upgrading their skills, brewing potions, and even attending new classes—yet the core content of the news remained as stagnant as ever.
The lesson book itself sat on the desk, its cover now adorned with the title The Lesson of the Lesson Book. It lay open, revealing a page filled with familiar text. The moment it was opened, the scene around it shifted—flickering like a screen. The book’s pages glowed faintly, as if lit from within. A strange, soft light emanated from its surface, and a low, resonant hum filled the air. It was like a quiet storm, a subtle energy pulsing through the room.
—The book just opened. Did you see that?
As the light flickered, the image on the page sharpened. A small, familiar figure—a young wizard—stood in front of the book, gazing at it with wide eyes. The figure’s face was half in shadow, and a faint breeze stirred the air, as if the page itself were breathing.
—Justin, look! That’s—wait, is that you?
Justin froze, heart pounding. He hadn’t even realized he’d stepped forward. He stared at the page, then back at the book, his fingers twitching. The figure on the page—himself—turned slightly, as if sensing his presence. Then, without warning, the image vanished.
—It’s gone.
Neville blinked, then slowly exhaled. He looked at Justin. “That was… weird.”
Justin took a deep breath, his eyes still fixed on the book. “It felt like… like it was watching us.”
They both fell silent. The book remained open, the page blank once more. The air was still, almost too still.
Then, slowly, the book’s cover began to glow again. The light pulsed, steady and warm. A faint whisper echoed from within the pages—like a distant voice, calling.
—Neville… Justin… are you ready?
The two boys exchanged glances. Justin swallowed hard. “What… what was that?”
Neville turned the page. A new image formed—this time, two figures: a young wizard and a girl with curly hair, both standing in front of the book. The girl looked familiar—Hermione? But her expression was different, distant. Her eyes were fixed on something beyond the page.
—It’s not just a book, is it? It’s… alive.
Neville’s fingers trembled as he touched the page. “It’s showing us… memories?”
Justin nodded slowly. “Maybe. Or maybe it’s showing us what we could become.”
The book remained open, the page glowing faintly. The image of the two figures faded, and in their place, a single word appeared—Remember.
Then, silence.
Neville sighed. “I think… it’s trying to teach us something.”
Justin looked at the book, then at Neville. “It’s not just about knowledge. It’s about… awareness.”
Neville nodded. “Yeah. It’s not about memorizing facts. It’s about seeing.”
The room felt different now. The air was heavier, charged with something unseen. The book lay open, its pages still warm.
—It’s not just a book, Neville. It’s a mirror.
Justin’s voice was quiet. “And we’re not just reading it. We’re being read.”
Neville looked down. The book’s cover had changed. The title shimmered slightly—The Lesson of the Lesson Book. But beneath it, a new phrase appeared: What do you see?
He looked up. “I see… us.”
Justin smiled faintly. “Me too.”
And for a moment, the room was still. The book had done its work.
(End of Chapter)
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