【HP】I don’t want to fall in love, I just want to mess around

The anger between Esther and Draco is, in a sense, reincarnation.

She coaxed him when he was angry, and after she had coaxed him, she should be made angry by him, and then Draco would coax her in turn.

Although it sounds a bit childish, the two of them enjoyed it very much and were very easy to coax, so they didn't take it seriously at all.

Except for the trip to Hogsmeade on Saturday, everyone's other days were actually very monotonous, except for going to class and eating and sleeping.

But this week was different, because the obviously slanderous report about Rita Skeeter's affair caused many people who didn't know the truth to start mailing various malicious letters to Hermione.

It would be okay if he just wrote a letter to scold her. After all, Hermione had a strong heart and wouldn't care about these few words at all.

But the wizards' methods didn't just stop at verbal abuse. They reminded Hermione that many letters contained hidden secrets, some of which contained curses, and some of which contained various poisonous things.

For example, someone put undiluted pus from Barbo tubers into the envelope, causing the unsuspecting Hermione to splash onto her hands, which were covered with pustules.

Although this small matter could be solved by Professor Sprout and Madam Pomfrey, it still caused Hermione great trouble.

Even if he no longer opens various letters later, there will always be people who will send her a few yelling letters and abuse her with all kinds of ugly words on the Gryffindor table.

It was unclear what people in other houses thought of Esther, but most of the Hufflepuff students still sympathized with Hermione's plight.

If Rita Skeeter hadn't praised the Slytherin students in the report, some people might have believed that everyone would now regard it as a joke.

"Well, if I were slandered by so many people, I would definitely be mad."

While eating breakfast, Hermione received another shouting letter. She couldn't bear it and hit it with a magic spell, turning the shouting letter into a pile of paper scraps and scattering everywhere.

Hannah sighed after witnessing everything.

Susan heard this and sighed: "No, it's her fault. She is the only one in Hogwarts who can keep up with her studies despite being harassed by these malicious letters all day long. "

Esther also felt that Hermione had been having a hard time recently.

She occasionally came to Esther to complain. Rather than these malicious letters, she wanted to know how Rita Skeeter knew about her private conversations with Viktor Krum.

So Esther gave her a little nudge, vaguely mentioning the names of Sirius and Peter Pettigrew.

Hermione suddenly understood, and she said thoughtfully: "You mean-"

Esther interrupted what Hermione wanted to say, because Rita Skeeter's Animagus form was an inconspicuous beetle, and she couldn't tell whether she was spying on them at this time, so it was safe. For your own sake, it’s better not to say it out loud yet.

Hermione seemed to understand and did not continue, but turned to discuss study matters with Esther.

In fact, Esther said that the best way to stop a rumor is to create a bigger rumor so that everyone will only pay attention to the latest rumor and forget what happened before.

But she didn't pay too much attention to Hermione's affairs because she was also very busy recently.

In addition to being busy studying and secretly falling in love, as the time for the third project was getting closer and closer, she also began to feel anxious involuntarily. During this time, she thought a lot and decided to find Professor Snape and Principal Dumbledore again. Talk once.

So in that day's Potions class, she deliberately messed up a few steps, causing the crucible to explode. Then she was deducted points and put in a group of people after class.

After school, she entered Professor Snape's office and her first words were: "I'm sorry for causing trouble in your class, but I really need to talk to you and Professor Dumbledore."

Snape looked at her coldly, not surprised at her reason.

He knew that such an outrageous mistake was impossible for Esther, and it was intentional at first glance.

"I have informed Principal Dumbledore. Before he comes, I think you should finish what you are supposed to do."

He pointed to a lot of potion materials that had not been processed yet and motioned for Esther to work first.

Although there were a lot of things, perhaps because of the accident that occurred when dealing with slugs last time, the materials prepared for Esther this time did not include slugs or some strange small animals.

Esther was inexplicably relieved. She didn't dare to say anything and turned to deal with the materials.

Professor Snape didn't speak either. He kept grading homework at his desk, his frown never furrowing.

The atmosphere was quiet and solemn for a while.

When Esther had almost processed the materials, Dumbledore hurried over.

"Excuse me for being a few minutes late. I'm older and have some physical inconveniences."

Principal Dumbledore said with fake humor.

Esther smiled and said: "How could it be?"

Isn't this just right? She came just after finishing her work, and it was hard not to suspect that she had colluded with Professor Snape.

Snape also put down what he was doing, stood up and looked at Dumbledore.

"So, what do you want to see us for today?"

Dumbledore asked, looking at Esther.

Esther didn't mince words with them and asked directly: "The third project should be under construction. I want to know how on earth you want to prevent the ending I mentioned?"

Dumbledore answered her question: "At that time, I will let people sneak into the maze and prevent others except Harry from touching the trophy as you said."

Esther still had some doubts: "It's not that I don't believe you, Professor, it's just that according to my experience, the future is difficult to change. Just like last semester, I revealed the true identity of Peter Pettigrew in advance, even if he was captured in Az Caban, but still escaped and went to where he was supposed to be."

Speaking of this, Dumbledore said: "I understand your doubts, so have you successfully changed the future?"

"Yes." Esther admitted: "In the original future, Peter Pettigrew escaped on the spot, and Sirius did not wash away his grievances and was still wanted."

"Then hasn't this changed for the better? This shows that your efforts have not been in vain." Dumbledore comforted her: "Perhaps every effort we make cannot change the future greatly, but we can always correct some mistakes. , let the future develop in a better direction in your mind, right?"

So far that seems to be the case.

Esther could only comfort herself in this way.

She believed in Principal Dumbledore's ability, but she couldn't put all her hopes on him. She had to do something herself.

Dumbledore looked at Professor Snape silently, and then asked: "Then can I ask you a question? Is Voldemort coming back soon?"

Esther looked at the old and wise principal, and then at the indifferent young professor next to her.

"Karkaroff has already contacted you, hasn't he?" she said firmly to Snape.

Professor Snape nodded.

Esther sighed: "Yes, he is indeed coming back, and life will not be easy for everyone in the future."

"From your tone, it seems that you have never thought about preventing Voldemort's return?"

Dumbledore looked at her very calmly.

Esther admitted: "Yes, because I want the subsequent development to be in my hands, so Voldemort's return is necessary, and you don't have to worry too much, just follow your original plan. After all, the final result is Good triumphs over evil.”