Chapter 204: Holiday Arrangements

After the final exams, summer vacation quickly approached.

Before leaving, a storm luckily hit Hogwarts.

Seizing this opportunity, Alaric took three girls into the Forbidden Forest, took out the Animagus potion, and injected them with a new version of the Dragon potion that he had prepared.

Amidst the raging storm, the Forbidden Forest soon echoed with three dragon roars.

No one knew that three dragons, Animagi, had descended into this world.

Among the three girls, Penelope and Cho Chang transformed into blue dragons, while Hermione became a silver dragon.

Truly worthy of Ravenclaw girls, the dragons they transformed into were all types proficient in magic.

However, since it was their first transformation, the girls could only become small dragons three to four meters long.

According to Alaric's experience, with continuous mastery of the Animagus power of dragons and the fusion of dragon and human powers, they would soon be able to transform into young dragons suitable for their age. 

After that, their aging would slow down and they would age slowly as dragons.

However, Alaric made the three girls promise that unless the situation was extremely urgent, they could not transform into dragons without him present.

After all, the power of transforming into dragons was too strong and too taboo. 

Before Voldemort was completely destroyed and Alaric himself established a certain power, publicly revealing his identity as a dragon Animagus was equivalent to telling others that they had the ability to transform into dragons in bulk.

That would be asking for trouble.

Fortunately, for now, the power of the small dragon alone was enough for the girls to use.

The girls clearly noticed that their physical fitness improved every day, and their magical power also significantly increased. In just a few days, their magical power had risen several times.

This gave them a new understanding of the power of dragons and boosted their confidence.

Then, summer vacation arrived.

After returning to London by train, the four temporarily went their separate ways.

But Alaric knew they would meet again this summer.

Penelope had to wait at home for the results of the N.E.W.T. exam, which was like waiting for the college entrance exam results, but this score determined not her university, but her future job.

Of course, Penelope didn't have to worry about her future job now. 

Before parting, Alaric had already invited her to work for him and become the manager of an alchemical props shop in Diagon Alley.

Although she had already agreed in her heart, as a girl, Penelope just said she needed to consider it and would make a decision after receiving the N.E.W.T. exam results.

Meanwhile, Hermione and Cho Chang both had activities this summer.

Last school year, while teaching them magic, Alaric had already proposed that Hermione try to participate in this year's July International Wizard Duelling Competition.

To participate in this competition, Hermione had indeed practiced diligently, mastering spells such as Disarming Charm, Stunning Spell, and Shield Charm.

Her results were remarkable. Now she could silently cast some simple spells like Alaric and use the variations of the Shield Charm, knocking away some simple spells with her wand.

And after becoming a dragon Animagus, her physical abilities and magical power further improved, making her much stronger in combat.

Now, she felt she could defeat ten of her past selves. After all, physical power was quite important in battle.

This greatly boosted her confidence in the dueling competition.

Alaric also promised her some special training before the competition.

On the other hand, Cho Chang had her own goal.

In August of this year, the Quidditch World Cup would take place in Britain. 

Alaric had used his connection with Ludo Bagman, the head of Magical Sports and Games Department, to allow her to join the Irish team. 

Unlike the British government, the British Ministry of Magic was also responsible for managing wizards in Ireland. 

Similarly, like the British football team, the British Quidditch teams were divided into England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland teams.

In this World Cup, the Irish team was the strongest among the four teams. 

In the original story, the other three teams were defeated: England by Transylvania, Scotland by Luxembourg, and Wales by Uganda. 

They lost to three teams, and only the Irish team made it to the final and even won the championship in the end.

Although Alaric believed in Cho Chang's strength, if she were paired with some unreliable teammates, they might still lose to some other teams. 

It would be too difficult to carry the whole team alone.

Although the World Cup would not start until August, the training camp for the Irish team began in early July. 

So, Cho Chang had to follow Alaric to the training ground of the Irish team after staying at home for only two or three days.

Aidan Lynch was originally the Seeker of the Irish team. 

He was very angry because Ludo Bagman, the director of the Magical Sports and Games Department and former Quidditch star, wanted to replace him with Cho Chang as the Seeker to participate in the Quidditch World Cup. 

He felt that Cho Chang was purely a beneficiary of connections, and this scene was a manifestation of the corruption of the Ministry of Magic.

His teammates were also quite indignant about this because this year was the strongest year for the Irish team. 

They felt that this World Cup was their best chance to win the championship, and the Ministry of Magic actually wanted to insert a product of nepotism, completely ruining their championship plan. 

For this reason, they even spent a lot of Galleons last year to order seven newly released Firebolt broomsticks from the Quidditch Quality Supplies.

In the face of their opposition, Ludo Bagman himself was naturally furious. He felt that his players did not respect his demands. However, Cho Chang stepped forward to stop Ludo's forced command.

"I think everyone's rejection of my inclusion is not a lack of respect for Mr. Bagman, but a doubt about my personal ability." 

She looked at the players, smiled gently, and spoke in a soothing tone.

"But everyone's goal is the same, which is to make the Irish team stronger and to win the World Cup, right?"

Seeing Cho Chang's cute face, gentle smile, and understanding words, except for Lynch, the players of the Irish team were instantly affected by her, developing some goodwill towards her and no longer considering her as someone who took advantage of her connections. 

So they nodded one after another.

Even Bagman thought that Cho Chang was right, and his anger subsided a lot.

Seeing this, Lynch almost crooked his nose with anger.

"How about this," Cho Chang continued to suggest.

"Let me and Mr. Lynch have a try to see whose ability as a Seeker is stronger. How about that? 

If my ability surpasses Mr. Lynch's, it proves that my help to the Irish team is greater, and I can become the Seeker of the Irish team, what do you think?"

Except for Lynch, everyone nodded.

Only Lynch shouted loudly, "Why should I compete with this product of nepotism! I became a member of the Irish national team with my own effort and hardwork!"

However, Cho Chang looked at him, tilted her head, and said strangely.

"Is Mr. Lynch afraid to compete with me?"

Lynch, who had always looked down on Cho Chang, retorted loudly, "Who is afraid to compete with you, little girl?

 I'll show you that the level of a national team player is not something you, a little girl, can match! Don't cry and look for your mommy on the field!"

However, his words caused some dissatisfaction among his teammates. 

Lynch actually challenged a girl like this.

Standing behind Cho Chang, Alaric watched as Cho Chang turned the situation around with just a few words and couldn't help but smile bitterly. 

Cho Chang, who was now confident, was indeed a bit different. It seemed that he would have some headaches in the future.

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