Harry Potter: This senior is pretty strong

"Qin, you really should experience Christmas at Hogwarts... There will be a hundred plump roast turkeys, mountains of roast meat and boiled potatoes, delicious sausages, rich meat sauce and all kinds of fruits at the banquet that day..." Hagrid tried to persuade Qin Yu with the food so that he would stay for Christmas.

The main issue is that after spending half a year together, Qin Yu suddenly had to leave for more than ten days, which made Hagrid somewhat uneasy.

It was approaching Christmas, and Hogwarts was about to have its holiday break. They were also preparing for the holiday celebrations, as many children had chosen to stay at school and had registered with Professor McGonagall.

Meanwhile, Hagrid and Qin Yu were selecting suitable fir trees to make Christmas trees on the edge of the Forbidden Forest.

“This one will do, it’s so straight!” Qin Yu said, pointing to a straight and large fir tree. Then, he turned to answer Hagrid’s question, “I’m also looking forward to spending Christmas at Hogwarts, but I’ve already promised Hermione that I would go home and spend Christmas with her, and I do miss her a bit—as well as Uncle David and Aunt Jenny.”

“Well, I didn’t mean to stop you, I just wanted to tell you what Christmas is like at Hogwarts. You know, kids love it,” Hagrid shrugged and explained casually.

"Haha, I'll experience the school's Christmas again next year or the year after. After all, I'll be here for another seven years, so there will always be a chance," Qin Yu said with a smile.

"Yeah, you're right, there's still a long time ahead of us." Hagrid thought Qin Yu's words made sense, and his mood improved considerably.

Then, carrying his enormous axe, he went to the fir tree that Qin Yu had chosen, and after selecting a suitable angle, he swung the axe and chopped it down hard.

He skillfully swung the axe around the trunk, and when the last blow came down, the base of the fir tree creaked and groaned as the straight tree gradually tilted before crashing to the ground.

After the fir tree was cut down, Hagrid hoisted one end of the trunk onto his shoulder and dragged it outwards with all his might.

Qin Yu followed behind him and helped him take the axe.

This is the twelfth tree we've cut down today, that's enough. They won't be coming back, so there's no need to leave the tools here.

Hagrid dragged the fir tree, leaving a winding trail in the snow. Qin Yu followed the trail and returned to Hogwarts Castle with him.

When Qin Yu and the others entered the Great Hall, George and Fred were helping the professors with their long faces, carrying things. The reason was that the two of them had cast a spell on the snowball, which went out of control and exploded near Professor Snape, so they were dragged over to help.

Qin Yu's arrival invigorated the two of them, and they insisted on hanging various decorations on the newly moved tree together.

Soon, with the help of Professor McGonagall, Professor Flitwick, Hagrid, and several students, the auditorium was decorated and filled with a festive atmosphere.

Looking at the walls covered with hanging ribbons, various beautiful Christmas decorations, and the "Christmas tree" with sparkling icicles, hundreds of candles, or golden bubbles, Qin Yu suddenly thought of the little girl with brown hair and beautiful eyes.

I guess holidays are meant to be spent with people you consider important.

The person you see first when you first come into this world is ultimately the most special person.

Back in his Gryffindor dorm after leaving the Great Hall, Qin Yu began packing his luggage. He brought a few changes of clothes for winter, and the rest of his suitcase was filled with gifts for the Granger family, a large portion of which were for Hermione. These were things Qin Yu had bought occasionally or obtained through various means, and over time he had accumulated a considerable number.

Looking at his suitcase, which was packed full, Qin Yu suddenly remembered Professor Swinton's cloth bag that contained many owl models. If he had that, would he still have to worry about how to pack his luggage?

"Yes, I'll wait until next year. I must convince Professor Swinton to give it to me," Qin Yu thought firmly to himself.

……

Two days before Christmas, Hogwarts officially began its holiday.

Students staying on campus are free to move around freely, having fun or studying in various places such as dormitories, public rest areas, and the campus.

Students leaving the station will take the Hogwarts Express to their destination.

On this very day, Qin Yu, carrying his suitcase, boarded the train.

There were significantly fewer people going home for Christmas than when they returned to school for the start of the semester; many compartments on the train were empty.

Qin Yu then chose an empty private room and went inside.

However, despite the small number of people, he did not immediately enjoy peace and quiet, because every now and then, passing students would see him and be surprised to find that he was Qin, the "Invincible Beater" from Gryffindor during the last Quidditch match, and they couldn't help but come over to say hello.

Even Cedric Diggory came over to ask if he could sit there for a while. After receiving Qin Yu's permission, he excitedly sat down to express his admiration for Qin Yu and asked him how to be a qualified Quidditch player.

Qin Yu thought to himself, "You, a seeker, are asking me, a batter, for advice? Isn't that a bit off-topic?"

However, faced with the enthusiastic questions from his "fans," Qin Yu chose to explain patiently. After all, he had been a little jealous of Cedric's popularity before, but he never expected to become the object of Cedric's admiration. This made him feel somewhat emotional.

So Qin Yu shared some of his insights from defeating the Seeker in Slytherin with Cedric. Surprisingly, Cedric was able to apply them to other situations and try to come up with some strategies for avoiding strong hitters on the Quidditch pitch. This made Qin Yu admire the boy's talent in Quidditch.

And so, the two got along better and better, chatting for two or three hours straight.

……

"Qin, I'm really happy to have chatted with you for so long today. Am I bothering you?" Cedric said somewhat apologetically, looking at the setting sun.

"No, no, I'm happy to chat with you too. None of my friends went home for Christmas, and I'm quite bored. Besides, some of your ideas are very inspiring to me. However, I must tell you that I will definitely use these things in future matches. If we happen to meet on the field, you'd better watch out!" Qin Yu said to Cedric with a smile.

“No problem! I will apply what I learned today to the competition, and we will let our strength decide the winner!” Cedric said with great fighting spirit.

"This is a very upright child," Qin Yu thought to himself.

However, thinking about his ending, Qin Yu felt a little sad.

Of course, this was Cedric's original fate, not necessarily his. Qin Yu raised an eyebrow and added in his mind.

For the rest of the journey, Qin Yu didn't urge anyone away, and Cedric didn't leave either. The latter found chatting with Qin Yu to be a very pleasant experience. This first-year student, only a year younger than him, possessed knowledge and wisdom far beyond his years, while also exhibiting the liveliness and cheerfulness of his peers. In short, Cedric felt that Qin Yu was a pleasant person to talk to and someone he could confide in.

Then, he really told Qin Yu many of his worries.

For example, his father's expectations of him sometimes made him feel suffocated, and he even buried many of his own dreams because of this. Of course, he did not resent his father, but felt somewhat lost and helpless, afraid that he could not shoulder the responsibility of revitalizing the family's glory.

Qin Yu didn't know how to comfort children from such dysfunctional families, so he could only offer gentle encouragement, telling them to keep a calm mindset while working hard and not to demand perfection in everything.

"Qin, after talking with you today, I feel much more relaxed. I really regret not taking the initiative to get to know you sooner!" Cedric said emotionally as he held Qin Yu's hand just before the train arrived at the station, his eyes even glistening with tears.

"Uh, I also feel like we've known each other for ages." Qin Yu quickly said seriously.

"This kid seems to lack friends he can confide in, otherwise why would he keep taking advantage of me?" Qin Yu thought to himself.

However, Qin Yu could sense Cedric's sincerity, and he himself felt that chatting with the boy all the way was quite pleasant, at least reducing some of his "feeling of being close to home".

Yes, the closer Qin Yu got to his destination, the more uneasy he felt, an emotion he couldn't quite explain.

Fortunately, having someone to chat with helped divert his attention.

The train stopped at King's Cross station. Cedric got off and was picked up by his family, while Qin Yu took the London Underground to the neighborhood where he had lived for a spring and a summer.

……

When he appeared in front of that familiar house, pulling his suitcase, a couple and a little girl of about ten years old had been waiting there for a long time.

They were, of course, the Grangers and Hermione.

—Trigger the owl, already familiar with the route, flew here ahead of time and informed the Granger family of Qin Yu's return time.

Qin Yu stood there, somewhat hesitant, but Mrs. Granger did not hesitate at all. She went over and hugged him, stroking his head and saying, "Qin, you're finally back. Auntie really missed you."

Mrs. Granger's eyes were red as she said this. Although they had only lived together for a few months, she really missed the child and felt like he was half a son.

“Aunt Jenny, I miss you too,” Qin Yu said with a smile.

Then, Mr. Granger came over and gave Qin Yu a gentle hug.

Unlike his wife, Mr. Granger didn't show his emotions as openly, but he was still genuinely happy for Qin Yu's return.

“By the way, Hermione, weren’t you saying all along that Qin was coming back for Christmas? Why are you so quiet now?” Mr. Granger said to his unusually quiet daughter, who was standing not far away.

Upon hearing this, Hermione gently bit her lip and stood there looking at Qin Yu somewhat timidly.

The Qin in her memory, the Qin in the letter, and the Qin in front of her—she suddenly couldn't tell which one was the real him.

Looking at the little girl who had clearly grown taller, Qin Yu felt as if he could sense the doubt, confusion, and timidity in her heart.

Yes, the more familiar you are with someone, the more likely you are to feel an indescribable sense of unfamiliarity after a long separation.

She was like that, and he wasn't much better.

However, Qin Yu didn't want this sense of unfamiliarity to linger for too long.

He walked over and stood in front of Hermione.

The latter resisted the urge to back away and let him approach.

Then, Qin Yu gently opened his arms, his clear eyes gazing tenderly into Hermione's eyes.

Hermione's initial nervousness vanished the moment she saw Qin Yu's eyes.

Yes, he may have grown taller, or become more composed, or experienced many wonderful things and met many interesting people. But he is still himself, the one who once encouraged her, helped her, accompanied her, and was the one she dreamed about many times.

Thinking of this, Hermione smiled and eagerly took the step she had long wanted to take. Then, she threw her outstretched arms into Qin Yu's chest and hugged him tightly. She actually wanted to hug him even more than her mother did; she was even a little jealous that her mother had gotten there first. She secretly resolved that from now on, she would definitely be one step ahead of everyone else.

All feelings of unfamiliarity, doubt, confusion, and timidity vanished at this moment.

Qin Yu did the same. He held the girl in his arms, gently stroked her long brown hair, and whispered, "Hermione, did you miss me?"

"Hmm." Hermione nodded subconsciously in response, then, thinking about how he had been gone for half a year before returning, she felt a little resentful, so she pouted again and added, "A little."

——Dimensional wall——

I've been thinking about the "Goodbye Christmas" scene for a long time, and I wanted to write it in more detail, but in the end, this is all I can write. My vocabulary is limited, and my abilities are insufficient.