HP Star Shining

Strictly speaking, the communication between her and Draco was not that much, at least not compared with that between Harry, Hermione and Ron.

This is the first time I have to wait on the way to class where there are so many people coming and going.

But... isn't this a change? Even a small step is progress.

Draco felt a little nervous and stared at Su Xingchen who was walking towards him without blinking.

I don’t know if that… he told Xingchen, but no matter what, that was the limit of what he could do. If she hadn’t said it… a dark light flashed in his eyes, he would make her pay the price.

Su Xingchen stopped in front of Draco, looked up at him slightly, "Good morning, Draco."

All the anxieties disappeared in the girl's warm smile, and the faint sunlight shining on her body also dispelled the morning chill.

"Good morning." The light blond boy smiled and regained his usual arrogance.

In the warm morning sun, the boy lowered his head slightly, and the girl raised her head slightly, both with smiles on their faces. It was a beautiful scene like a painting.

But someone soon destroyed the painting.

"Malfoy!" Ron looked even angrier, staring at him intently.

Well done, Harry gave Ron a thumbs up in his heart.

Draco glanced at Ron and said nonchalantly, "Weasley, I advise you not to mess with me." He was in a good mood now. "Let's go to class together, Xingchen."

"I don't agree!" Ron grunted. If he were a steam locomotive, he would probably be smoking.

Su Xingchen looked at Ron, then at Harry and Hermione behind her. Although they did not object as excitedly as Ron, they were obviously unwilling with their frowns on their faces. She also understood that it was indeed difficult to let them all be together now.

"You guys go to the classroom first, I'll be there soon." Su Xingchen said to Hermione. Anyway, this is a Potions class with Slytherin, so there is no problem going with Draco.

"Xingchen!" Ron said in disbelief.

Su Xingchen was embarrassed. Young man, please don’t look like you’ve been abandoned, okay?

Hermione stared at Draco for a few seconds, nodded at Su Xingchen, and forcefully dragged the struggling Ron away.

Harry saw Malfoy curl his lips, with the usual sarcastic expression on his face when facing him, but unfortunately Su Xingchen had her back to him and couldn't see it.

He moved his mouth but still didn't let Su Xingchen look back. Malfoy was the person whose expression changed the fastest that he had ever seen, and in the end, he was the one who suffered the most. "I'll save a seat for you."

Su Xingchen nodded, and Harry raised his feet to chase Hermione and Ron.

"Let's go." All the annoying people left, and Draco felt even better.

The students on the road were looking at the two of them whispering in surprise. Su Xingchen finally felt firsthand the annoyance that Harry felt when he was treated like a monkey from time to time.

But Draco didn't seem to be affected. Could it be that she was not stable enough?

Su Xingchen originally thought that Draco would tell her something about how determined he was and how difficult it was to make that decision since he didn't bring Goyle and Crabbe with him early in the morning.

But he didn't say anything, and the two of them walked in relative silence on the way to Potions class.

Maybe they've grown a little estranged? Su Xingchen thought. After all, they hadn't spoken to each other in a few months, except for Christmas Eve.

The closer to the dungeon, the fewer students there are. The class time is almost up, and no one wants to be late for Snape's class. He is such a sharp-tongued person and his deductions are so harsh.

"Stars." Draco stopped before stepping onto the stairs leading to the dungeon.

"What's wrong?" There it comes. It turns out that he wants to wait until there is no one around before asking for credit. Su Xingchen instantly prepared a lot of words of praise and encouragement.

"You... didn't give me a Christmas present this year." There was a hint of grievance in Draco's blue-gray eyes.

Uh, this is a bit embarrassing. Su Xingchen almost couldn't stop the compliment he was about to blurt out.

"Well... aren't there conflicts this year?" She felt guilty. She had indeed removed Draco from the Christmas gift list this year.

"But I gave it to you."

Who would have thought of this? I originally thought he wouldn't give it to me.

"Then I'll make up for it for you?" Su Xingchen asked cautiously. Draco looked at her silently without responding.

It’s over, it’s over. How can I help her?

Su Xingchen knew that Draco didn't need this gift, and probably felt that he didn't value their friendship.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I was wrong." Su Xingchen took out some candy from her pocket and held it in front of Draco. "Next year I'll definitely give you the most special gift, okay?"

Draco looked at the candy in front of him in confusion, not understanding why she suddenly took out the candy.

"If you eat one, it means you forgive me." Su Xingchen blinked.

She always used candy to coax children, and this was the only trick she knew. She had used this trick on Su Yuechen in previous years and it had never failed.

Draco wanted to laugh. He had never been really angry in the first place, and now the last bit of anger he had felt was gone.

Su Xingchen was still looking at him pitifully, the brightly colored candy wrappers sparkling in his small palms. He picked up one, opened it, and put it in his mouth.

"Very sweet."

Su Xingchen smiled, "If you eat it, it means you are not angry anymore."

You see, it doesn’t matter if the trick is old, as long as it is useful.

"Well, I'm not angry anymore." Draco saw a hint of success in the girl's bright smile in front of him. It really... made him angry and funny.

Su Xingchen is usually introverted and looks quiet and gentle.

When she comes alive, all her thoughts will be revealed in her micro-expressions. This is the real her.

Draco didn't intend to expose it, which was good, as long as no one else found out.

“Remember to make it the most special next year.”

Su Xingchen nodded hurriedly, "Of course, of course, the most special one."

Before he could breathe a sigh of relief, the proud young master spoke again, "Do you have any more candy?"

"Yes, yes." As soon as Su Xingchen took the candy out of her pocket, it disappeared from her hand in an instant and passed into another person's hand. She watched helplessly as they were put into the pocket of another robe.

Her candy!

It was a mistake. She had always thought that the British, who were used to eating super-sweet snacks, would not like her candies, which were only slightly sweet and had a light taste.

This was made by her puppet, and it was not available for purchase. Most importantly, she had just taken out all the remaining stock!

"that……"

“As this year’s Christmas present.”

Okay, let’s come back. Su Xingchen looked at Draco’s pocket reluctantly.

Goodbye, my fruit candy.

She could indeed have the puppet make it again and then send it to school by owl.

But Su Xingchen has always subconsciously avoided any contact with puppets and wizards. After all, it is not a product of the magical world. If she was caught as a dark wizard, she would have no place to cry.

It's unlikely an owl would notice anything, but who can say for sure.

If that mouse can be a villain, maybe one day a wizard will be bored and want to turn into an owl to deliver messages for fun. It’s not impossible. After all, the wizarding world is so magical, right?

Draco certainly noticed Su Xingchen's reluctant look on her face, but he would not give it back to her.

Well, he did it on purpose.

"Want to grab the sleeve?" Draco asked.

The matter has been resolved, the bell is about to ring, and they have to hurry into the classroom.

Su Xingchen's eyes were filled with tears. This kid still remembered how timid she was when she first entered the basement classroom?

"No need." She shook her head. It had been more than a year since she left. Although she still felt a little creepy, she was no longer so scared.

The two hurried into the Potions classroom and sat down on the side of their respective houses.

Professor Snape hasn't arrived yet.

As soon as Su Xingchen sat down, she found that Ron was angrily with his arms folded across his chest, looking to the side and facing her with the back of his head.

Su Xingchen couldn't help laughing. Was this kid still angry about why he asked him to leave first?

Hey, there's still one to coax, but she's out of candy.

So she poked Ron's arm with her finger.

Ron didn't look back, his cheeks puffed up with anger.

Su Xingchen found it interesting. It turns out that some people really puff up their faces when they are angry, and it's... kind of cute.

She continued to poke Ron's arm. Ron still didn't turn around, and when she was about to poke him a third time, Snape arrived.

Okay, let’s go to class.

After the Potions class, Draco didn't insist on staying with Su Xingchen this time. After saying goodbye, he left with Goyle and Crabbe.

"I can't believe you're abandoning us for Malfoy."

Ron had barely finished speaking when Hermione slapped him on the back of the head. He covered his head in pain and asked, "What are you doing?"

"If you don't know how to speak, just speak less." Su Xingchen nodded following Hermione's words. Is this how this sentence is used, young man?

Ron stopped talking. Fortunately, he was quick-tempered and forgetful, otherwise Su Xingchen would have had a real headache.

In recent times, as there have been no more attacks, everyone's mood has gradually become optimistic.

Madam Pomfrey was delighted and told everyone that the mandrakes were becoming moody and silent, which meant they were leaving their childhood and could be replanted as soon as their acne healed.

Su Xingchen wanted to know why the mandrakes were so moody and taciturn. Were some of them moody and some of them taciturn? Or was it that every plant was moody and taciturn at times?

She also wanted to see what it looked like when plants developed acne…

But Professor Sprout does not allow students to enter the Mandrake greenhouse.

Come to think of it, they are crucial now.

Harry felt that the heir of Slytherin was probably scared. After all, everyone was on high alert now, and it would be extremely difficult to do anything at this time. Perhaps the monster would have to continue sleeping for another fifty years.

Ernie Macmillan of Hufflepuff still firmly believed that Harry was the heir, and accidentally revealed his true colors at the "Dueling Club".

Gerald Lockhart boasted everywhere that it was because of his presence that the monster's attack was stopped, and he also suggested to Professor McGonagall that they should boost everyone's morale.

Su Xingchen didn't want to know how he was going to boost morale, nor did he think it would be a good thing.