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Chapter 590: The Secret of the Golden Egg (Second Update)
Chapter 590: The Secret of the Golden Egg (Second Update)
"No wonder I didn't see you that night. You were in the bathroom with Jerry the whole time..."
Harry's tone was laced with a hint of meaning.
Although he was a bit slow when it came to matters of the heart, he wasn't stupid. A boy and a girl in the bathroom together—something was bound to happen.
"What happened in the tent that day was already a shock, but I never expected your relationship to progress so quickly!"
Ron let out a sigh of amazement, clearly sharing Harry's thoughts.
To be honest, while they had always suspected Hermione and Jerry as a couple, the events in the tent still surprised them.
To this day, the story of Hermione and Jerry's kiss was still a hot topic among the witches at Hogwarts.
When the news spread, many young witches from Hogwarts and Beauxbatons shed silent tears in their beds.
But it seemed that the couple's relationship had progressed even faster than they had imagined.
Ginny, on the other hand, was staring at Hermione with wide, admiring eyes.
"Hermione, you didn't... that night, did you?"
To be honest, although she and Hermione were best friends, and she knew Hermione well, the news that Hermione had kissed Jerry in public had still shocked her.
She admired Hermione's courage, as she herself didn't have the nerve to do something like that with Harry.
Hearing that they had gone into the bathroom together that night only increased her admiration.
Hermione, sensing the implications in their words, blushed and quickly explained:
"You're all misunderstanding. It wasn't what you think. We didn't do anything that night. We just worked together to unlock the secret of the Golden Egg, that's all."
The more she tried to explain, the more meaningful their gazes became, clearly indicating they didn't quite believe her.
"Alright, let's change the subject. The Yule Ball is about to start. Have you all found your dance partners yet?"
Seeing Hermione's red face and her desperate attempts to explain, Jerry quickly intervened to help her out.
While he found Hermione's blushing face adorable, as her boyfriend, he knew he had to step in and help.
And besides, nothing had actually happened that night.
He was an adult and had lived long enough to know how to control his desires. Holding hands and sharing a kiss was one thing, but anything more would have to wait until after they graduated from Hogwarts.
At heart, he was still a man with traditional values.
At the mention of the Yule Ball, Harry, Ron, and Ginny's faces fell, and they lost all interest in teasing Hermione and Jerry.
"I haven't found a partner yet. I'm really worried that I'll end up embarrassing myself if I don't have one by then."
Harry sighed, speaking first.
As the Boy Who Lived, Harry was popular among the girls at Hogwarts, even if his fame didn't quite match Jerry's.
A week ago, when Professor Mcgonagall announced the Yule Ball, several girls had already asked Harry to be their partner.
For example, a curly-haired third-year Hufflepuff he didn't know, a second-year Ravenclaw, and a fifth-year Gryffindor who was a foot taller than him.
But Harry rejected all of them without a second thought.
In his heart, he didn't want to attend such an important Yule Ball with a girl he didn't know.
Actually, there was one girl he had a slight interest in—a Chinese-American witch named Cho Chang, who was also the Seeker of the fifth-year Ravenclaw Quidditch team.
They had competed against each other a few times, and he admired her skills, which led to a bit of a crush.
Unfortunately, just as he was mustering the courage to ask her, Jerry told him that Cedric Diggory had already invited Cho to the ball, and she had accepted.
So, he still hadn't found a suitable dance partner, especially since so much time had passed, and almost all the girls he knew had already been invited.
"I feel the same, but I'm worse off. I only asked once, and I was rejected in front of everyone. I really don't know why I did that!"
While Harry just sighed, Ron's expression was one of deep regret.
"What happened?"
The topic shifted, and Hermione finally returned to her usual self, asking curiously.
Meanwhile, Ginny, who had been feeling a bit down, laughed rather unkindly:
"Hahaha, yesterday, he actually went to ask Fleur Delacour to the ball, right in the entrance hall where there were a lot of people."
"You know, she looked at me like I was some kind of sea cucumber and didn't even bother to answer."
"Alright, Ginny, I know it was a bit presumptuous, but I wanted to ask the prettiest girl to the ball. What's wrong with that?"
"Don't forget, this ball is only for fourth years and above. You should be thinking about how to find a fourth-year or older witch who's willing to take you!"
Ron rubbed his forehead and said to his mocking sister with a hint of annoyance.
This Yule Ball, organized by the three schools, was only open to witches and wizards in their fourth year or above. Those in lower years could only attend if invited by an older student as a dance partner.
Ginny's laughter faltered, and she looked at Ron with a touch of defiance:
"Hmph, I don't lack for dance partners. Neville, Dean, and a fifth-year Ravenclaw boy have all invited me. I just haven't decided which one to choose yet."
As she said this, she glanced at Harry, then quickly looked away.
Hermione, who had noticed this, cleared her throat and said:
"Actually, Harry, if you don't want to attend the Yule Ball without a partner, you might consider Ginny. She's still undecided about who to choose as her partner."
"I think it's a good idea, Harry. Sometimes you can't be too hesitant, or you might miss your chance and regret it later."
Jerry nodded in agreement, a hint of amusement in his eyes.
He knew that if Harry refused now, it might be years before he had another chance with Ginny.
By then, after a few relationships, Ginny would be a seasoned player and could easily have Harry wrapped around her finger, making him experience the pain of unrequited love.
"That does sound like a good idea, Ginny. Would you like to attend the ball with me?"
Harry had initially intended to refuse, as he saw Ginny as a shy little kid. But when he looked up and met her gaze, he changed his mind.
He realized that at some point, Ginny had grown into a very attractive young woman.
(End of Chapter)
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