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Chapter 1258: Evan's Advice
🕑 Added 2024-10-12 14:49:05 +0000 UTCSo many cats dressed in different ways, so many different places, so many different occasions. …
Evan had to ask, who else had ever done like he did?
He had actually done a lot of things, and his progress with Hermione wasn’t as slow as it seemed.
In fact, he was already very fast, and the two of them tried many things, very daringly.
At the very least, among their peers at Hogwarts, no one could compare with himself and Hermione, Evan was sure of that.
Let’s not talk about people like Neville and Colin, just look at Harry.
This kid didn't even have a girlfriend yet. The only time he went on a date, he made the girl cry. …
Failure, such a complete failure. This was an example of failure that should be criticized and laughed at.
Compared to Harry, Evan was already very successful.
As for why others thought things were progressing slowly for him, maybe it was because he and Hermione were too reserved.
They were not like Fred, who could openly confess his love to Angelina in the common room; nor were they like Ron, who could huddle with Lavender on a narrow sofa and bite each other in front of so many people. …
Showing affection in a high-profile manner was really not suitable for Evan and Hermione.
They preferred to be secretive when no one was around, or at least when no one knew.
In fact, not only in Animagus form, Evan and Hermione also had many stories when they were in their human forms.
For example, the times he spent the night in Hermione’s bed — he wasn’t always obediently staying in cat form.
There was no doubt that he was a normal boy. On those long nights, with Ginny and Gabrielle already fast asleep beside them, how could Evan lie on Hermione's belly in cat form and sleep so obediently? What would stop him from doing anything? What reason would he have not to transform back? There was none. He just didn’t talk about it. ...
So, please stop criticizing the pace of Evan and Hermione's relationship.
There were many actions and stories that needed to be reverie, rather than openly displayed in front of everyone.
However, Evan had to admit that Fred and George were indeed very fast. After Bill’s wedding next year, it seemed likely that they’d be next. Fred and Angelina’s wedding, and George with that short-haired girl, Verity.
Through George's introduction, Evan learned that the girl named Verity was a recent graduate of Durmstrang.
Because she really liked Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes products, she specifically came to the UK to find Fred and George, and often stayed at their shop…
In fact, George meeting Verity had something to do with Evan. Thanks to the growing influence of Hogwarts Magic and its international edition, Verity had seen the advertisement for Weasleys’ joke products, which made her decide to come to the UK.
Of course, whether the two of them would end up together depended on whether George could seize the opportunity.
But no need to worry, the Weasleys were quite skilled in matters of relationships, it was probably genetic.
Ron and Ginny were also pretty good in their relationships. Although Ron looked a little clumsy, he found a girlfriend early on.
Evan thought that Ron might have had feelings for Hermione before, or perhaps he was just confused and had a vague sense of affection. For a while, it was really obvious, but once he realized it was impossible, he quickly shifted his attention. Now, he’d probably given up. …
Evan wasn't quite sure what Ron was thinking, but like Harry and Hermione, he still trusted him.
To be honest, Evan had originally planned to find a chance to talk with Ron.
After all, during those years when Ron was repeatedly under the control of the Imperius Curse, he seemed really unstable. But Evan had never found the right moment, and there was no need for it now. Ron gradually stabilized, and as long as there was no stimulation from the Imperius Curse, there would be no problem.
This kind of thing was understandable. Anyone who had been harmed by the Imperius Curse as frequently as Ron would have broken down.
Look at Mr. Crouch, such a powerful and strong wizard, but in the end he was tortured to madness.
As for Ginny, so was she.
After giving up on Harry, Ginny changed several boyfriends in a row and had a very clear understanding of relationships.
Even Percy, who always followed the rules, had a relationship with Penelope.
The two were top students, model students, and even the professors thought they were a perfect match. Unfortunately…
Generally speaking, the Weasleys didn’t have to worry about matters like relationships.
They understood this kind of thing earlier than most students and were able to put it into action. The only one whose situation was unclear was Charlie, who was raising dragons in Romania, but he probably wasn’t doing too badly — after all, there were plenty of female dragons around, so he shouldn’t be lonely.
Also, Mr. and Mrs. Weasley had been together since their school days. They often snuck out at night to meet in the castle. When their families disapproved of their relationship, they eloped without hesitation and later had seven children. …
So, what is love? Maybe it was just something as simple as that.
Of course, Evan wasn't here to talk about feelings with Fred and George, he was here to discuss Defense Against the Dark Arts products.
He planned to persuade the twins to increase their research on Alchemy, which was a promising direction.
Besides, he had some great ideas.
For example, further changes would be made to the Shield clothing, so that it wouldn’t be just used to defend against some minor jinxes, but also against the Killing Curse.
The terrifying thing about Avada Kedavra was that it caused instant death upon impact, leaving almost no chance of survival.
Not everyone was like Harry, chosen by Voldemort, and protected by a mother willing to sacrifice her life and use a blood curse to save him.
Normal magical protection against the Killing Curse was almost impossible, but biological protection could be used.
This practice was popular among Aurors. They sewed many pockets on their robes, which were filled with small creatures such as snakes and lizards to serve as a defense. If Avada Kedavra hit these creatures instead, it would save the Auror’s life.
The downside of this type of clothing was that these animals died easily and it was troublesome to raise them.
Besides, this kind of protection would not provide full coverage, so there was a certain probability of problems.
Most Aurors were unwilling to fight in such clothes. Not only was it cumbersome, but it was also embarrassing.
Evan suggested that Fred and George modify these clothes by designing an outer layer with compartments to stuff small creatures like slugs or Flobberworms inside. As for which creatures were best suited, they could consult Hagrid, who was an expert in this area. There must be a kind of creature that was both easy to care for and highly resilient. Evan thought Flobberworms would be ideal.
As long as there was an opening to sprinkle some leaf scraps inside, Flobberworms would thrive.
Moreover, they had strong vitality and would not be easily killed.
If additional defensive magic were layered over the outer surface of the clothing, it would provide even better protection. This type of protective garment would offer full-body defense for wizards. Wearing such clothing would essentially render Avada Kedavra useless.
With enough enchantments added, other offensive curses would also be rendered ineffective.
This was a genuine military product. The Ministry of Magic would have no reason to refuse it. They should have one for everyone.
After selling the product, they could also offer after-sales services, such as replenishing the Flobberworms, providing food for them, and re-enchanting the clothing’s protective spells. This would be a very profitable business, and in the long run, it could even generate more revenue than selling protective gear directly...
