By tradition, the Halloween feast would be exceptionally lavish—undoubtedly the day Hogwarts students anticipated most.
Unfortunately, without new Chinese cuisine, the little Slytherin snakes seemed somewhat dejected.
Even the roasted pumpkin aroma wafting through the corridors couldn't stir their appetite or anticipation.
Some little snakes even went to the library.
Had to say, Helga Hufflepuff was a true gourmet—she had detailed records of delicacies from around the world.
Seeing the vivid descriptions of Eastern cuisine in books, and the culture behind the food, exclamations of wonder rose and fell, making Madam Pince frown repeatedly.
Lisa even quietly found Cho Chang, wanting to trade Cedric's latest book for some Chinese recipes.
Cho Chang, about to agree, suddenly hesitated: "Could I commission one?"
"Deal, beautiful lady."
Seeing Lisa's meaningful smile, Cho Chang shyly and frantically lowered her head, fleeing back to Ravenclaw common room like a startled deer...
(⊙_⊙)
"Actually, I think it could be a bit sweeter."
"No, I think it's just right. Don't you think what we usually eat is sweet enough?"
"And the meat—didn't you notice?"
"Their cooking method is very different from ours. No black pepper taste, but not fishy at all. I love that tender, flavorful texture..."
In the Slytherin common room, many little snakes still heatedly discussed Eastern food. The unprecedented flavors and freshness left them wanting more.
Especially Crabbe and Goyle—that bowl of glossy, red tomato beef noodles had them completely hooked.
Unfortunately, Venom was equally hooked on them. The two chubby boys, knowing that predatory look well, didn't dare approach Tiger.
"Shelby really is a good person..."
Feeling she'd glimpsed another world, Daphne Greengrass suddenly sighed softly.
From her parents' secret conversations, she'd learned she might be affected by a blood curse and wouldn't live past thirty.
So she treasured every moment of life.
She loved luxurious new items, rare delicacies, unique scenery—she wanted to record everything in her soul without regret.
When with other pure-blood aristocrat children, she was sharp, selfish, and cold, never compromising herself.
But simultaneously, she held a more tolerant worldview toward everything happening around her...
This sudden sigh struck like thunder, making conversation in the common room stop abruptly.
The little Slytherin snakes slowly turned their heads, looking at Daphne Greengrass with expressions of utter disbelief and absurdity.
Pansy Parkinson also looked stunned, wondering if she'd misheard something.
"Daphne, maybe... you should consider Draco?"
Hearing her best friend say this almost through gritted teeth, Daphne Greengrass nearly laughed out loud.
She pinched Pansy's cheek, saying irritably: "That's not what I meant. You just stick with your Draco..."
In the corner, Head Boy Atlantis Bersted watched everything happening in the common room with an enigmatic smile.
The Slytherin students' fear and wariness toward Tiger was fading at an imperceptible speed—perhaps they hadn't even noticed this themselves.
Renovation, exercise, delicious food...
No external conflict displacement. No internal fighting.
Using seemingly trivial arrangements, he'd invisibly allowed the emotionally tense Slytherins to find release, gradually emerging from fear's shadow.
The once most obvious resistance and rejection had now completely vanished...
Atlantis Bersted couldn't help but marvel privately—this was a scene he'd never imagined.
Intimidation, bribery, psychological manipulation. Pure-blood aristocrats' usual methods—any one of them could trigger varying degrees of backlash.
However, Father had used extraordinary wisdom and skill to cleverly make these three coexist without conflict, maintaining sharpness while containing gentleness—truly breathtaking...
In reality, Tiger had never thought this way. His steel-like thought process never considered indirect warfare.
To him, disobedient ones should just be eaten by Venom—unless they bore the Shelby surname.
Could only say, as natural conspirators, Slytherin brains had more twists than ordinary people.
Tiger found this most annoying...
Just then, Lisa returned triumphantly, whispering a few words beside Gemma Farley.
"Senior Farley, we'll soon..."
At lunch, she'd noticed the Head Girl frequently glancing at Shelby. Eastern cuisine was indeed tempting, but she didn't want to bow to Shelby over a few bites of food.
The Slytherin common room was large enough—taking advantage of this renovation, she planned to create a small kitchen, using her own hands to create a culinary feast belonging only to the girls.
What Shelby could do, she could do too. Noble Senior Farley didn't need to beg anyone...
Lisa silently clenched her fist. She had to help Senior Farley carry the banner for Slytherin girls!
Gemma Farley was silent for a moment, lightly tugging Lisa's hem, saying flatly: "I'll commission one too—the most exciting kind..."
Lisa stared in disbelief.
Noticing her friend's increasingly trembling breath, Riley Shafiq quickly blocked in front of Gemma Farley, saying tensely in a low voice: "Don't overthink it. This is just part of the plan."
Are you sure? (⊙_⊙)
Looking at the pink spreading across Gemma Farley's ears, Lisa blinked with complex expression.
She really found it hard not to overthink...
"Alright, look here."
"Don't forget..."
Professor Flitwick stood on a pile of books, skillfully demonstrating with his wand as usual:
"Swish and flick!"
"Of course, the incantation is also important..."
"Very simple—give it a try." With those words, Professor Flitwick raised an expectant smile.
"This incantation isn't short..."
As if facing a mortal enemy, Tiger seriously drew his triangular wand capable of piercing someone's throat.
Hermione pulled Neville back several steps silently.
Harry and Ron also stopped their movements, skillfully standing aside, not worried Tiger would affect their practice.
After nearly two months together, they'd learned more about Tiger—he was impatient, fists faster than words.
By their experience, Tiger would only try three times. After three attempts, he'd stop and ask Hermione for lakeside tutoring.
Regarding Tiger always studying in Gryffindor, Draco and others no longer objected, even felt relieved.
"Wingardium Leviosa!"
The violent incantation sounded like a roar before murder, making everyone's hair stand on end.
Professor Flitwick was quite helpless about this.
Sure enough, the feather remained motionless.
After three tries, Tiger put away his wand, sitting with arms crossed, only his gaze toward the feather was extremely unfriendly.
Hermione pressed her lips tightly to suppress an upward curve, returning to her seat with Neville.
She never found tutoring Tiger troublesome—quite the opposite, she anticipated it.
Because with the teacher's role, Tiger's tone would soften somewhat.
She especially enjoyed this feeling—teaching and educating, especially teaching Tiger.
After Tiger, plenty of mishaps occurred in class—heads catching fire, removing hats to extinguish flames, wands waving wildly. Tiger's mood improved considerably.
But for Hermione, this was undoubtedly disaster.
Merlin, this spell was obviously simple—what was wrong with these people?
She suddenly grabbed Ron's wrist.
Like a smaller version of Professor McGonagall, the girl seriously corrected with stern expression.
"Did you remember?"
"Such pronunciation is very dangerous. Maintain a humble attitude—Tiger does this very well."
Hermione's tone paused.
Remembering Ron's windmill-like wand waving earlier, she couldn't help rolling her eyes.
"You're not even as good as Tiger..."
Ron's freckled cheeks immediately flushed red. What he couldn't stand most was hearing Gryffindor was inferior to Slytherin.
"Tiger, Tiger, Tiger..."
"I'm sick of hearing it. He's just a Slytherin—this is betrayal of Gryffindor!"
Harry's face went pale, but he didn't look at Tiger—he looked at Hermione, trying to stop her.
"Hermione..." (⊙□⊙)
Next second.
Like an enraged lioness, Hermione grabbed the heavy Charms textbook and slammed it hard on Ron's nose.
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