Chapter 35: Nicolas Flamel

Seeing Arthur's guilty look, Cho's laughter grew louder.

Although Arthur was just being jealous, Cho was still very happy. This was exactly the kind of behavior she wanted from someone who cared about her.

Listening to Cho's laughter, Arthur became even more embarrassed. At this time, Cedric Diggory and other Hufflepuff players walked over.

There was no hatred between the two houses, so it was normal to say congratulations after the match.

Cedric, who was covered in injuries, walked up to Arthur and stretched his hand, smiling lightly.

"Hello, I'm Cedric Diggory. I know you, Arthur Gaunt. Did I offend you before?"

As Arthur watched Cedric with a black eye and swollen face, he felt a bit embarrassed. He had caused this.

"No, no, I just thought you were a threat to Cho because of your flying skills. I'm sorry for today," Arthur said, trying to fix things with Cedric.

Cho, standing beside them, covered her mouth and giggled.

Cedric didn't take offense and accepted Arthur's words. After all, Arthur had been aiming for non-vital areas.

"I can't compete with you. Your beater skills are too good. You should join the national team," Cedric complimented Arthur before leaving with his team.

Arthur and Cho quickly made their escape, fearing that the Hufflepuff wizards might seek revenge.

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It's now December, and outside the castle, it has started to snow.

The snow covers the grass, and the whole school seems white and wide. Christmas is approaching, and the heads of each house are starting to ask about the student's plans for the holiday.

Arthur, who is alone naturally decides to stay at Hogwarts. Cho also planned to stay and spend a lovely Christmas holiday with Arthur.

However, just a week before Christmas, Cho received a letter from her mother, rejecting her plan and saying that she and Cho's father would take her on a trip to the East.

Cho was very helpless, so these days, she has been compassionate to Arthur out of guilt. As a result, Arthur has received many benefits, but he doesn't really care.

After all, it's only a few days. Once the Christmas holiday is over, they can be together every day again, right?

However, Cho's gift could only be given to her when she returned to school. It was a surprise he had specially prepared for her.

After bidding a tearful farewell to Cho, Arthur returned to the castle. Suddenly, a brown-haired person ran up to him and pulled him into a corner.

It was Hermione.

Arthur said helplessly, "Hermione, why do you always act so secretive? If you have something to say, why come to a place where no one is around?"

Hermione blushed after hearing this.

But she didn't have time to think about this and quickly changed the subject.

"Arthur, I need your help."

"Do you know who Nicolas Flamel is?"

Arthur suddenly realized that Hermione and her friends had found out about this. Arthur thought about it and decided to tell Hermione.

After all, they would find out about it sooner or later, and telling her now would save Hermione from wasting too much time on useless books.

"Nicolas Flamel, he's the one who created the Philosopher's Stone," Arthur said.

"The Philosopher's Stone can grant immortality and create gold. Nicolas Flamel and his wife have been alive since the 14th century," he continued.

"He's also a friend of Dumbledore's and one of the founders of Beauxbatons Academy of Magic in France."

Arthur finished speaking and watched as Hermione's mouth hung open in surprise.

"Yes, the Philosopher's Stone. Professor Snape's target is the Philosopher's Stone!" she exclaimed.

"Thank you, Arthur! I have to go now!" Hermione said and realizing that she had a habit of leaving things behind without considering the consequences.

She then leaned in to kiss him, but Arthur quickly turned his head to meet her lips, giving her a peck on the lips.

[NO LOLI,NO LOLI,NO LOLI,]

"Umm!"

Hermione's big eyes widened, and her brain stopped thinking. Her body also froze without any intention of resisting.

Until Arthur's lips slowly left her lips, she came back to her senses.

"You!"

Giving Arthur an embarrassed glare, Hermione's face turned red.

Pushing Arthur away and releasing her arms from his hold, Hermione ran away as if she was escaping for her life without looking back.

Arthur chuckled, 'kissing is just kissing, why make a big deal out of it?'

But from what Hermione said earlier, they still suspected that Professor Snape was a bad guy and planned to steal the Philosopher's Stone.

He wondered what Hermione and Harry and Ron's reactions would be when they found out that the final villain was actually Professor Quirrell.

It's really interesting.

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