After hearing Draco's thoughts, everyone couldn't sit still.

Draco and Harry looked curiously in the direction of Pansy and the other three, their eyes full of confusion and inquiry.

There always seemed to be an indescribable strange atmosphere between the three of them.

"Is there something going on that we don't know about?"

Draco lowered his voice and asked Theodore cautiously.

Theodore has always been taciturn, but he and Cedric are second to none in terms of their grasp of various school news.

Unfortunately, there was no sign of Cedric this morning, so Draco decisively ignored Neville, who only had eyes for Hannah, and turned to Theodore for answers.

Theodore's calm black eyes flickered slightly, and as he recalled the series of events that had happened recently, a barely perceptible smile crept up the corners of his mouth.

"In fact, not long after you left..."

It turned out that during the time when Draco and Harry left under the pretext of special training, the warriors from Durmstrang and Beauxbatons had the same idea.

For a moment, the library was crowded with students studying hard.

The cause of all this was the powerful strength that Draco and Harry had demonstrated some time ago.

Their overwhelming presence instantly ignited the fighting spirit and passion for progress deep within the hearts of many students.

The professors were also surprised to find that the students had become extremely diligent and hard-working recently. This positive learning atmosphere made them feel extremely gratified, so they raised their hands and feet to express their approval without hesitation.

In this way, the trend of "involution" quickly swept across the entire Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry like a hurricane.

So, Krum fell in love with Hermione at first sight in the library.

From then on, Krum came to the library almost every day and found a seat not too far from Hermione.

He neither went up to greet Hermione nor disturbed her concentrated study. He just accompanied her silently.

Although he keeps a low profile, these two people are both influential figures on campus.

One is a highly-regarded Quidditch star, and the other is the recognized goddess of wisdom of Ravenclaw College. Any subtle interaction between them cannot escape the sharp eyes of their classmates.

In addition, gossip on campus spreads faster than the speed of light. Before long, the rumor that Krum had a crush on Hermione spread throughout Hogwarts like wildfire.

The students discussed this privately. Some thought it was a match made in heaven and were very optimistic about them; while others thought the gap between the two was too big and were reserved.

After all, both Krum and Hermione are surrounded by many fanatical suitors, and they don't want their goddess/god to really choose each other.

As for Hermione herself, she seemed completely unaware that she had become the talk of the school.

She still devoted herself wholeheartedly to her intense studies, working day and night to absorb the nutrients of knowledge.

Occasionally, when she raised her head and met Krum's eyes, she would simply give him a polite and reserved smile and continue to study hard.

How could Hermione not know about the rumors that were circulating?

But as smart as she is, how could she care about other people's opinions?

She was like a calm observer, sharply examining Krum in front of her in her heart.

She carefully studied Krum's every move and every word, trying to analyze his inner world through these subtle details.

He calculated over and over in his mind whether the powerful force behind him was suitable to intervene in the current situation, and what changes would be caused if he did.

Unlike other young girls, Hermione has long been no longer confined to the small world of love under Narcissa's careful teaching.

Her horizons are extremely broad. There are so many things in this world that are more important and worth pursuing than love.

Therefore, despite facing the admiration and pursuit of many people, she can always maintain that rare calmness and composure.

Love can be a spice in life, but it is definitely not a necessity for her.

However, Hermione's calmness did not prevent the situation from developing.

On such a seemingly calm day, Krum finally couldn't hold back the surging emotions in his heart, and mustered up the courage to take a crucial step.

In the quiet corner of the library, surrounded only by rows of bookshelves and the rustling sound of flipping pages, Krum blushed and stammered as he invited Hermione on a date.

Obviously, Hermione was a little surprised by this sudden invitation, but she did not panic or refuse outright like other girls.

Instead, after pondering for a moment without hurry, he raised a faint smile and nodded slightly, indicating that he accepted the invitation.

The news quickly spread throughout Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

The classmates were whispering and talking to each other, and everyone was eager to know how this highly anticipated date would develop.

Hermione and Krum's date has undoubtedly become one of the hottest topics on campus recently. Even the teachers couldn't help but talk about it in their spare time.

On the day of the date, Hermione still dressed up.

The elegant blue dress she wore was as tranquil and beautiful as the deep ocean. Her cascading hair was gently pulled back, revealing her fair, slender neck. She looked both dignified and charming.

Pansy gritted her teeth and matched this for her.

When Pansy learned that her cabbages had been eaten by pigs, she felt like the sky was falling, but she still held her nose and put together a perfect outfit for Hermione.

Krum arrived earlier than the agreed time.

He was wearing a well-cut black suit made of fine fabric, which perfectly outlined his broad and strong shoulders and tall and slender figure, making him look even more handsome and elegant.

Pansy thought this must be the dress he prepared for the dance.

Oh my god! That's so rude! 20 points deduction!

She had completely forgotten that Krum's family had come over on the day of the competition.

When Krum's eyes met Hermione's, he smiled unconsciously, his eyes full of tenderness and expectation.

It is said, yes it is said, that there is a little tail behind them who is always watching them to prevent Krum from doing anything rash.

I heard it was from Slytherin, but they really don’t know who it is.

Krum and Hermione strolled together along the quiet paths of the campus, and finally stopped in a quiet corner lined with green trees and colorful flowers.

There was a wooden bench there. The two smiled at each other, sat down on it tacitly, and started a pleasant conversation.

Krum spoke first, talking about his love for Quidditch and his studies and life at Durmstrang.

Hermione listened intently, nodding her head in agreement. When Krum finished, she shared her passion for learning and her experiences in Ravenclaw.

These are the speculations of the onlookers. Although the curious onlookers stretched their necks to eavesdrop, they were too far away and could only rely on their imagination to guess the content of this romantic conversation.

Theodore didn't think Hermione would talk about this with Krum, and Draco and Harry didn't think so either.

As for what they said specifically, only God and the earth know.

But no matter who was watching, the two of them were chatting happily, with genuine smiles on their faces, and the atmosphere looked very good.

After the date, Krum gentlemanly walked Hermione back to the dormitory, and they also agreed on the next time to meet.

This date has undoubtedly become one of the hottest topics in Hogwarts recently. Students from Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff and Slytherin are all curious and concerned about this golden boy and girl combination.

Everyone was speculating about the direction of their relationship, and anyone with a discerning eye could see that Hermione, the light of Ravenclaw, did have a liking for the handsome and charming Krum.

However, the development of this relationship aroused strong dissatisfaction from one person - that is Hermione's well-known friend Pansy.

At first, Pansy just felt that Krum was a bit annoying, but as he and Hermione interacted more and more frequently, Pansy's aversion to Krum grew day by day, and now it has reached the point where she gets furious when she sees him.

They could easily judge the progress of the two from Pansy's attitude.

Whenever Krum was with Hermione, Pansy was always there, looking wary of thieves.

Hermione coaxed the unhappy Pansy and comforted the lost Krum, and looked very busy from the looks of others.

"I think Hermione is enjoying it." Theodore could clearly see that there was no look of annoyance on Hermione's face.

As Theodore spoke, he reached out and picked up the drink on the table, brought it to his mouth and took a small sip to moisten his throat which was a little dry from talking so much.

He really said a lot of words at once, so much so that his throat started to feel a little uncomfortable.

Only Cedric knows that Xiaoduo, who always appears calm and self-possessed, is actually quite gossipy.

Draco raised his eyebrows. "Maybe, but this situation won't last long." His tone sounded very firm.

"Why?" Theodore looked at him puzzled.

"Hermione prefers quiet." Draco explained slowly, his arms crossed over his chest, a playful smile on his lips.

This Krum is no ordinary person. He deliberately acts aggrieved in order to gain Hermione's sympathy. He also shows a lot of tolerance and indulgence towards Pansy...

But I have to admit that this guy is quite smart. He quickly and clearly realized the weight and status of Pansy in Hermione's heart.

The occasional small provocations seem so appropriate and measured.

Tsk tsk tsk, who said people from Durmstrang are brainless?

As for Hermione, she must have known all these things clearly in her mind, but out of some little bad taste, she did not intervene for the time being.

Hermione wouldn't allow the two of them to continue to be at loggerheads like this. Draco knew that she had recently taken over some of Narcissa's personnel and arrangements at the Ministry of Magic.

"Shall we make a bet?" Theodore's eyes suddenly lit up with a hint of cunning.

After spending a long time with Cedric and the others, he is no longer as cold as he is in front of his friends, and he occasionally has a childish temper.

"Bet? What?" Draco became interested.

"Let's bet on when Hermione will take action to solve this problem. If I win, you have to give me the precious potion you made last time." Theodore was full of confidence.

He had been coveting the bottle of upside-down potion that Draco had just made for a long time, but that was something Draco had made by accident, and there were only two bottles.

"Sure." Draco smiled.

"I think..." Theodore studied Draco's expression and thought carefully about what Draco said, "They will be back to normal tomorrow."

"Then I guess it's tonight." Draco's expression remained unchanged, his eyes still smiling, as if he was just saying it casually.

This made Theodore a little suspicious.

"Don't remind Hermione." He thought about it and felt that he had missed a loophole, so he quickly filled it.

"Ah...why is this happening?" Draco seemed a little disappointed.

Theodore suddenly became happy.

Harry looked helpless and shook his head gently.

Draco was totally teasing Theodore.

To be honest, Theodore is usually quite steady, but once he is in front of his group of friends, he sometimes suddenly becomes childish like a child.

But everyone likes him very much because he is so real and cute, so they are always willing to go along with him and spoil him.

So far, Theodore has never lost any betting game.

Theodore had an almost obsessive love for those strange potions.

But he doesn't have any innovative talent in potions.

So when Draco teased him with the potion, it was always effective.

Whenever Theodore wanted to try a new potion, the unfortunate victim who became the "guinea pig" was usually poor Cedric.

The reversal potion made by Draco will not only reverse all of a person's senses, but also cause a huge change in personality.

If Theodore used this potion to test Cedric...

Then maybe Cedric, who has always longed for a change, can finally get what he wants this time.

After breakfast, Draco and the others greeted Krum in a friendly manner.

Although they knew each other, they were just acquaintances before.

Now if Krum and Hermione were in a relationship it would be different. According to etiquette they would still need to formally introduce each other again.

They didn't have Pansy's strong protective feelings towards her cubs, but that didn't mean they wouldn't look at Krum with scrutiny.

After all, Hermione is excellent and she deserves the best.