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Chapter 622: Brutal Hermione (Second Update)
Chapter 622: Brutal Hermione (Second Update)
Jerry knew that Professor Snape's current fondness for Foster mainly stemmed from Foster's resemblance to Lily, rather than a genuine affection for Foster. In Professor Snape's heart, the person he truly loved was still Lily.
At least, that was the case now.
However, if things progressed smoothly, there was a significant chance that Professor Snape, this withered tree, would bloom again and genuinely fall in love with Foster.
Jerry believed that the reason Professor Snape had been unable to forget Lily and refused to accept new feelings over the years was because the excessive grief had caused him to seal his heart shut.
It wasn't that Professor Snape couldn't accept new feelings after trying to connect with others; rather, he was unwilling to open his heart and try to interact with other women.
But the appearance of Foster, who looked exactly like Lily, had clearly broken through Professor Snape's closed heart, taking the first step.
As long as Professor Snape was willing to open his heart again and interact with Foster, Jerry believed he would discover many beautiful things and experience the sweetness of love.
Moreover, both of them had profound expertise in potion-making and shared common interests.
In the end, if the two of them truly came together, the person Professor Snape loved would no longer be Lily Evans but Lily Foster.
This was the outcome Jerry truly wanted to see.
"Professor, from now on, it's up to you. I can only help you this far!"
With a sigh, Jerry used Phantom Shift to leave the Headmaster's Office.
He had promised to accompany Hermione to Hogsmeade today, and it was about time to leave.
The day before the Christmas holiday, in the Hogwarts Library.
Jerry and Hermione were leisurely reading magic books and chatting casually, enjoying a comfortable moment.
Across from them, Harry and Ron were frantically writing with their quills, trying to catch up on their homework.
There was no way around it; they had played too much during the holiday and barely touched their assignments in various subjects.
If it weren't for the fact that they had completed some of the work before the holiday, they wouldn't stand a chance of finishing everything by tomorrow's classes, even if they stayed up all night.
"Why is it that everyone else can have fun, but you two are so relaxed?"
Ron put down his quill, rubbed his aching wrist, and looked at Jerry and Hermione with a resentful expression.
During the Christmas holiday, he hadn't seen Jerry and Hermione working on their homework either. When they went to Hogsmeade, Jerry and Hermione went along, and when they visited Hagrid for tea, Jerry and Hermione were there too.
Now, while they were scrambling to finish their homework, the two of them were still as relaxed as ever.
"We finished all our homework before the holiday, so we don't have to rush like you. If you had started a few days earlier, you wouldn't be in such a hurry today."
Faced with Ron's jealousy, Hermione didn't hesitate to deliver a sarcastic remark.
Jerry shrugged and gave Ron a sympathetic glance.
"Ron, don't you understand yet? There are differences between people. Instead of wasting time complaining, you should hurry up and finish your homework, or you'll be in trouble tomorrow!"
Harry put down his quill and patted Ron's shoulder earnestly.
Comparing themselves to two top students like that was just asking for trouble. It was their fourth year, and Ron still didn't get it. Instead of being jealous, he should do something practical.
After lecturing Ron, Harry turned to Jerry and Hermione with an innocent smile.
"Hey, the potions class homework Professor Snape left us last semester was way too difficult. Could you guys let us borrow your completed assignments for reference?"
"We really need some help with this."
Ron was initially taken aback by Harry's words but quickly understood what Harry meant.
At their current pace, they would probably have to work until the early hours of the morning to finish the homework. However, if Jerry and Hermione were willing to lend them their completed assignments for reference, they could finish everything before dinner.
"No way. You need to complete your own homework. Otherwise, how will you prepare for next year's O.W.L. Exam?"
Before Jerry could respond, Hermione directly refused their request.
In the past, whenever Harry and Ron couldn't finish their holiday homework on time, they would beg Hermione to let them copy her work, and she would eventually give in.
But this year, she couldn't afford to do that. She believed that if this continued, Harry and Ron might not pass next year's O.W.L. Exam.
"Hermione, the O.W.L. is something for fifth years to worry about. We're only in fourth year!"
Harry and Ron looked at Hermione in disbelief.
Hermione slowly raised her small fist and said fiercely, "I said no. Do you have a problem with that?"
"N-no, of course not!"
Seeing Hermione raise her fist, Harry and Ron immediately trembled, their voices dropping to a whisper, and a look of fear appeared on their faces.
Jerry shook his head with a smile. In the past, when Hermione refused, Harry and Ron wouldn't have given up so easily. The reason for this change had to do with an incident that happened two days ago.
According to Hermione, that evening, she was in the Gryffindor Common Room with Harry and Ron, speculating about who would be their potions professor for the next semester. Suddenly, George and Fred appeared behind them, trying to scare them with their new Lionhead Wand.
(The Lionhead Wand, a magic product invented by George and Fred, causes the user's head to turn into a lion's for ten minutes after consumption.)
Due to the influence of the close-combat training she received from Skye at S.H.I.E.L.D., Hermione instinctively grabbed George and Fred's arms and executed a double over-the-shoulder throw, slamming them hard onto the floor.
Hermione had been practicing the Meditation Technique created by Jerry, which not only significantly increased her magical power but also greatly enhanced her physical strength.
This full-force over-the-shoulder throw broke both of George and Fred's arms and even left two human-shaped dents in the floor of the Gryffindor Common Room.
Fortunately, everyone quickly rushed the mischievous Weasley brothers to Madam Pomfrey for treatment, saving them from further injury.
Since that night, everyone has been more cautious around Hermione, even those little witches who used to mock her over Jerry.
Now, they dare not provoke her openly.
After all, no one wants to have their bones broken.
As the closest witnesses to that night's events, Harry and Ron still have some lingering trauma.
First, they were startled by George and Fred's prank, and then they were even more terrified by Hermione's unexpected and powerful reaction.
(End of Chapter)
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