27. Ronald’s Gratitude, How Much Hatred Is This?

For their first lesson, the little badgers and little lions responded with great enthusiasm and high expectations.

They were filled with fantasies of waving wands, chanting incantations, mastering powerful magic, and receiving extra points from their professors.

Unfortunately, this enthusiasm quickly dissipated when I received the class schedule and discovered that the first class was History of Magic. What was even more shocking was that the professor was a ghost.

Cuthbert Binns' voice, filled with magic, left him gasping for breath when he spoke. Within five minutes, the little wizards started to Doze off.

Just when Wayne was about to close his eyes, Hermione pinched him with her little hand and whispered, "Don't be distracted!" Wayne looked helpless and asked, "Am I distracted? I feel like I'm losing my soul just by stepping foot in this class!"

"He's just reading from the textbook. I could memorize it by reading it once. There's no point in listening to the lecture," complained Wayne. Little McGonagall, however, took the matter seriously and said, "This is basic respect for professors. You shouldn't be fooled by Wayne's attitude."

At this point, Wayne already regretted sitting with Hermione, even if it meant catching up on some sleep. He couldn't help but complain in his mind about the stingy Hogwarts administrators.

Cuthbert Binns had been dead for centuries, and they must have appointed him as the History of Magic Professor to avoid paying a salary.

As one of the history of magic teachers invited by the four founders of Hogwarts when it was established, Cuthbert Binns was already very old at that time. One day, when he went to class, he left his body sitting in the staff lounge. Since then, Hogwarts has never replaced the History of Magic professor.

A professor who didn't require a salary, didn't take leaves, and had to be perfect every year was the dream workforce for countless principals. Unfortunately, these little wizards had to endure torture in every class.

For hundreds of years, no one had ever achieved a good grade in the History of Magic course, and no one could.

"Hello, Wayne," suddenly whispered Ronald, who was sitting at the table on the other side.

Beside him, Harry Potter nodded, struggling to stay awake.

Wayne, relieved that Hermione seemed to not care about him, asked, "What's the matter, Ronald?" Ronald shook his head and said, "Oh, it's nothing. I just wanted to say thank you. You're amazing. This is the first time I've seen George and Fred get hurt by someone else."

"Or twice!" added Harry. Ronald was excited, his voice much louder, waking up several little wizards from their sweet dreams.

Harry was speechless as he looked at his best friend, whom he had just met the day before.

Those who know them think the twins are your biological brothers, but those who don't know them think they are your enemies.

"You can think of Fred and the others as your cousins," Ronald explained to Harry.

In an instant, Harry's eyes changed, and he understood completely.

"You're welcome," Wayne didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He didn't expect Ronald to thank him for such a thing.

How miserable the twins usually bullied him.

To be honest, when I first watched the original book and movie, Wayne was still very unhappy with the role of Ron. He was very jealous, often made things difficult for himself, and his talent was not outstanding. In the end, he married Hermione, who was the Minister of Magic.

This is shady.

But the older I get, the more I realize it's not easy for Ronald.

There are five brothers in total, three of them are always ranked first in grade and have worked their way up from prefect to president of the student council.

Although the twins' learning abilities are not that exaggerated, their prank abilities are definitely at a legendary level.

Even in this foreign environment, the popularity of the twins is still higher than that of Percy, an academically successful student and a prominent figure.

Further down, the older sister Ginny also inherited a strong magical talent.

Just Ronald, nothing.

Growing up in such a high-pressure environment, Ronald just has an awkward personality and struggles with distinguishing right from wrong.

It has been proven that he has a good foundation.

Of course, this doesn't mean that Wayne will deliberately make friends with Ronald. He just won't judge everyone based on stereotypes anymore.

This is the real world, and everything must be based on his feelings.

So far, he feels good about Ronald, and Ronald can be a friend whom he can meet, greet, and chat with.

Cuthbert Binns was talking above, and the two of them were talking below, and in the end, Harry joined in.

"Wayne, are you also from a Muggle family? That's great. No, I mean we are destined."

"We don't live too far apart. I'm on Privet Drive, Surrey."

In just a few words, Harry revealed all his secrets. Good-looking people usually gain the favor of others easily.

Wayne is the best example. Harry has considered him his first friend from another house.

The fifty minutes passed quickly, and before the class ended, Cuthbert Binns left a six-inch paper explaining the origins of early wizarding in England.

The next class was Transfiguration, with Hufflepuff and Slytherin.

Before they separated, the little witch angrily pulled Wayne to the corner.

"You cannot do that! You bought many books before school started, indicating your love for learning. You need to listen attentively in class, even if the teacher is a ghost!"

Looking at Hermione, who resembled a little lion, Wayne nodded obediently.

"Don't worry, I will pay attention in the future," Wayne assured.

Hermione wasn't sure if Wayne was truly listening, but she was running out of time and had to leave quickly, feeling a twinge of disappointment in her heart.

She genuinely considered Wayne a friend and hoped he would apply himself to his studies.

Wayne understood her expectations and harbored no resentment.

In due time, Hermione would surely not be as she is now when she sees his results.

They entered the Transfiguration classroom on the second floor, accompanied by a group of Hufflepuffs.

Upon entering, Wayne's gaze fell upon the tabby cat positioned on the table in front of him. He acknowledged it with a small nod before finding a seat.

Honestly, he had a strong urge to pat Professor McGonagall and see if her animagus form felt different.

However, Wayne had already witnessed Professor McGonagall's transformation during summer vacation, and repeating the action would surely lead to dire consequences.

But Wayne knew that many other young wizards didn't share his reservations.

Especially the Hufflepuffs. A majority of students from this house had a fondness for animals and plants. Upon spotting the cat, some even offered treats from their pockets.

Wayne's attention then shifted to the warriors.