That day, Scott and Roger were walking along a path outside Hogwarts Castle, heading towards the Care of Magical Creatures class held beside the Forbidden Forest.
Among the three boys in their year who shared the dormitory, Milton had not chosen this subject.
At that moment, Scott sensed the Weasley twins sneaking up behind them and reaching out to put their arms around their necks.
He smiled and took a large step aside, avoiding Fred’s arm, but Roger was caught firmly by George.
“Good morning!”
Fred, who had missed, shrugged regretfully.
George shouted into Roger’s ear, “Ravenclaws!”
“Oh, spare me, George!” Roger broke free from George’s arm, rubbing his ear while brushing down his robe.
“Is this revenge?” Scott turned around and asked with amusement.
“Weasleys?”
“Oh, don’t be like that, Scott.” Fred put on an aggrieved expression.
George immediately continued, “Petty Scott.
We only took a little revenge, yet you made us share the same name as Percy.
By the way, I’m George, Roger.”
Scott looked with distaste at the mud-covered robes of the twins and asked, “Which mud pit did you roll around in?
Or have you forgotten how to use a Cleaning Charm?”
As he spoke, he drew his wand from his robe and pointed it at Fred.
“Scourgify.”
“No!” Fred nimbly dodged the spell.
“These are our medals!”
“And evidence of Wood’s persecution!” George shouted.
“Have you been training every day recently?” Roger asked.
Fred nodded.
“That’s right.
Rain or shine.
We think Wood has gone mad.”
“He wakes us before sunrise every day,” George said bitterly.
“It seems Gryffindor is determined to win this year’s Quidditch Cup?” Roger laughed.
“But I think Ravenclaw will take it.”
Fred immediately sneered.
“Oh, stop boasting, Roger!”
“I remember Ravenclaw hasn’t won the Quidditch Cup for a long time!” George made a scornful gesture.
“Hey!” Roger was displeased.
“Ravenclaw will definitely surprise you this year!”
“Surprise us?”
Fred and George exchanged a glance and laughed at the same time.
Moving quickly, they each grabbed one of Roger’s arms.
“Does Ravenclaw have an impressive new player this year?”
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“Tell us, Roger.”
“No, let go of me!” Roger began struggling desperately.
“Give up.
I’ll never tell you!”
“That isn’t up to you.
Hehehe.”
The twins stretched out their wicked hands and tickled Roger all over.
“Hahahaha…
let go of me…
haha…”
Under their tickling attack, Roger immediately laughed so hard that he could barely remain standing.
“Gentlemen, class is about to begin.”
Standing to the side, Scott reminded them helplessly.
He waved the copy of ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’ in his hand.
“If you’re late, Professor Kettleburn will likely make you stay behind and help him feed the Flobberworms.”
After saying this, he turned and continued towards the Forbidden Forest.
“What have you been busy with recently, Scott?” Fred immediately released Roger and walked beside Scott with a serious expression.
George also let go of the weakened Roger and straightened his mud-covered robe.
“Term started a month ago, but we haven’t seen you during any of our wonderful nighttime adventures.”
They truly never gave up on wandering around at night.
Scott could not help laughing.
In truth, after fully satisfying his curiosity during his nighttime excursions in first and second year, Scott had completely lost interest in the activity.
It was not particularly interesting.
He suspected that the twins remained so enthusiastic about wandering around at night mainly because they enjoyed matching wits with Filch.
But his plan concerning the diary and the basilisk would also require the twins’ involvement, so he explained, “Sorry.
I’ve had quite a few essays to write recently, and I also need to attend Professor Flitwick’s and Professor McGonagall’s after-school clubs.”
“Oh!
Writing essays!”
“Attending after-school clubs!”
“As expected of Ravenclaw’s model student.”
“Professor McGonagall’s little favourite!”
The twins once again took turns making sarcastic remarks.
“I know you’ve changed your heart, Scott!”
“While we’re still foolishly remembering those beautiful nights we spent together.”
“Shut up.
The way you put it is disgusting.” Scott nearly choked on their words.
Fred pulled a retching face, then changed the subject.
“By the way, one of Ravenclaw’s first-years has become famous recently.”
George laughed.
“Jacob Kent, known as Ravenclaw’s Davies the Second.”
“What happened?” Roger Davies the First was still completely confused.
“Quite a few people have seen that boy spending time with several different girls.
Rumour says he has several young girlfriends at the same time,” Fred said.
“It’s difficult not to think of you, Roger,” George said.
“After all, the speed at which you change girlfriends is also quite famous among the students at Hogwarts.”
“You know, I’ve already been single for three months this time!” Roger protested loudly.
Scott looked speechlessly at his roommate.
“So?
Do you want us to praise you?”
“No, I only want to say that I’m different from that boy Jacob.” Roger stylishly brushed the hair away from his forehead.
“After all, I’m a boy who is completely faithful in matters of love.
I only date one girl at a time.”
“…”
This time, not only Scott but even the twins were stunned into silence by Roger’s self-praise.
After a long moment, Fred grimaced and said, “That’s the sort of statement that makes you want to argue, yet leaves you unable to.
Honestly, it’s rather disgusting.”
“As expected of Davies the First.
We admit defeat this time.” George gave Roger a theatrical bow.
Roger proudly raised his head and strode forwards, but as he passed Scott, he secretly gave him a look.
Scott understood what he meant and quietly gave a slight nod.
While talking and laughing, they arrived beside the Forbidden Forest, where Professor Kettleburn, who taught the subject, was already waiting.
The elderly professor had only one arm and half a leg left.
Even though he used prosthetics for both legs, he still needed crutches to move.
“You’re here!”
The old wizard was still full of energy.
“Come and have a look.
Today, we’ll be learning about Crups!”
(End of Chapter)
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