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"Professor Pent's class is really interesting, but it's a pity I wasn't the one who won the prize in the end."

"Don't you think Professor Pent is very graceful when he speaks? That gentle tone—if we were ranking professors at Hogwarts, I'd definitely choose Professor Pent."

"Me too. Do you know how old Professor Pent is? If the difference is less than fifteen years, I might tell my parents."

In the corridor after class, a group of female students were discussing the class, but most of their conversation revolved around Kain himself. 

Hermione, standing a little further down the corridor, squinted at the girls and, with a groan in her heart, almost moved forward—but she didn't go far before being caught by Harry and Ron.

"Hermione, your performance in class was great! You added seventeen points to Gryffindor!"

"Yeah, Hermione, the whole Slytherin team only got twelve points, and you alone surpassed all of them!"

Hermione took a deep breath when she heard their flattery, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but rise. But she still tried to say solemnly, "But because of your impulsive actions, four points were deducted, which means Gryffindor is only one point ahead of Slytherin."

"We'll make it up in the next class…"

"Yeah, trust me, Hermione."

Hermione couldn't help laughing. If it had been a normal situation, the two of them would never have been so flattering—probably because they had heard about the prizes mentioned in class just now.

"So, do you want to borrow the Firebolt?"

After exchanging a look, Ron and Harry smiled sheepishly. They really wanted to try out the newest broom, which hadn't even been released yet. 

They'd heard that only goblin craftsmanship could create it, and it was the fastest broom so far. The Firebolt could only be purchased through special channels. Harry hadn't expected Professor Pent's prize to be a Firebolt—otherwise, he would've tried harder to perform well in class.

"Okay, the Firebolt won't arrive until next month. I don't like flying broomsticks, but I'll lend it to you two then."

When Harry and Ron heard this, they couldn't help grinning from ear to ear, smiling at Hermione. "Thank you, Hermione!"

"You're so kind!"

Harry even imagined trying out the Firebolt's speed in a Quidditch match. If he could fly on that broom, he'd have a much better chance of catching the Golden Snitch.

Everyone knew that Hermione didn't like flying broomsticks. Apart from the necessary broomstick lessons, she never touched them. 

After hearing Harry and Ron's request, Hermione reluctantly agreed to lend them the Firebolt, with the condition that they didn't damage it too much.

Of course, Harry and Ron agreed without hesitation, though they weren't sure if they could live up to the promise.

Word of Kain's teaching style quickly spread throughout Hogwarts, but more attention was paid to his generosity.

After the first day of class, many of the little wizards eating in the auditorium were still discussing the arrival of Professor Pent.

They heard that the prize for the first-year students was a set of custom-made clothes from the best clothing store. 

Although it wasn't as valuable as the Firebolt, it was still an expensive item for the average wizarding family. The price of a set of custom-made clothes at such a store ranges from over one hundred Galleons to more than three or four hundred. 

Many senior students guessed that, with Professor Pent's generosity, it would definitely not be the cheapest set.

The Year 1 award went to a Ravenclaw student for answering Professor Pent's questions correctly three times in a row. 

As for the older students, it was estimated that it would be difficult to earn a reward from Kain, as George Weasley met Kain in the corridor and asked him curiously. Kain replied that he had higher expectations for the senior grades.

"Ginny, what's wrong with you? Why aren't you eating?" When Ron had almost finished his meal, he noticed that his younger sister didn't seem to have eaten a bite, so he asked.

"I…" Ginny hesitated for a moment before replying, "I think I've picked up a dark magic item. I'm not sure if it is, but after Professor Pent's class today, I feel like it looks like a dark magic item."

Ginny had her own thoughts and wanted to help everyone all the time. She sensed a deeper calculation. 

No one helps others for no reason. Ginny felt that what she'd learned in class was very similar to her situation. She wasn't as good as her older brothers, and after coming to school, her performance had been average. 

Why did the diary help her?

"Dark magic items? That's a very dangerous thing. Even Aurors have to be very careful when dealing with dark magic items. Ginny, what exactly is it? You have to tell the professor."

After hearing Ginny's words, Hermione stopped eating, her concern evident. She had learned a lot during the two holidays. 

She had studied with Guy in her first year before going to school and with Lupin in her second year. Her knowledge base could easily rival that of a fourth-year student.

"Dark magic items, Ginny? How did you get one?" Ron ate the sausage in his hand, then looked at Ginny with concern. 

Harry, sitting beside him, also encouraged, "Go to the professor, Ginny. Let Professor Pent take a look. If it's nothing, at least it will put your mind at ease."

Ginny nodded, and the four of them hurried back to the Gryffindor common room. After Ginny retrieved the diary from her dormitory, they rushed to Kain Pent's office together.

"Professor Pent."

After Harry and Ron called out a few times outside the door, it opened. The first thing they noticed when they entered was a strong, spicy smell.

"Godfather, are you eating hot pot?"

Hermione blinked her brown eyes and looked at Kain, her cheeks puffed up slightly. The godfather didn't even call her to join him for hot pot.

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