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He was a notable figure at school. Although he had been the subject of several rumors, his overall reputation was still good, and many people knew that those rumors were just a joke.

He is excellent in both character and academics, and has a great reputation. He is perfect for working as a real estate agent!

Because of this, some men and women who had crushes on each other would come to him to try and get information out of them. Jimmy had to pass on messages to them, and when he had nothing else to do, he would privately chat with those men and women.

The task was assigned during a casual chat, which was quite amusing.

Hey Hannah, anyone want to ask you to be their dance partner?

Jimmy found Neville's first wife, Hannah Abbott, who was chatting in the hallway with fellow college students Susan Burns and Linnie.

Lately, girls have been appearing in groups, all waiting for invitations from boys.

But their being together discouraged many guys from inviting them out, except for Jimmy.

When the three girls saw him, they all looked excited. They had all heard that Jimmy was helping other people find dance partners.

Finding Hannah means there must be a suitable candidate!

Hannah, with her two thick braids and her freckled face flushed, replied shyly, "Not yet."

"Shall we talk here?"

"Here it is." There was no point in hiding it from his friends Hannah; they would just keep asking him anyway when they got back to the dorm.

"Hehe, that's great! Hannah, let me ask you first, what kind of guy do you like?"

Since he was trying to sell his good friend, Jimmy naturally had to ask Hannah what kind of person she was looking for first. But after asking, he added, "Oh, to add, I already have a girlfriend."

This remark made everyone chuckle, and then, amidst the teasing and playful banter of her friends, Hannah revealed her ideal type.

"Tall, handsome, kind, responsible, and devoted, um... preferably someone who likes herbs."

That's it!

Jimmy nodded vigorously, then snapped his fingers. "I know someone who fits your criteria, and you know him too. Get closer, and I'll tell you."

Hannah gripped the corner of her robe and nervously approached. When she heard the name, a hint of surprise appeared on her face, but no aversion.

"Trust me, he definitely fits your criteria. You two can try talking to each other first!" Jimmy raised an eyebrow at Hannah. "How about a walk after dinner?"

Driven to distraction by her curiosity, Susan Burns stamped her foot on the spot. "Hannah, tell me who it is!"

Linnie felt the same way; they both wanted to know who Jimmy would be selling to.

Hannah didn't reply to her two girlfriends. She smiled and said, "Okay, no problem, it's settled then."

“He’ll come to see you tonight.” Jimmy gave an OK sign, then looked at Susan, took a bag of candy from his pocket, and turned two of the candies into slips of paper with writing on them, which floated in front of her.

"How about we pick one and ask her out to spend some time together?"

The names on the note were Seamus and Michael Corner from Ravenclaw, both of whom would be a good match for Susan.

Susan hesitated for a moment, then finally took off the note from Simo; at least Simo now had a good physique.

The note turned back into candy, which she ate.

Jimmy made some more arrangements for Linee, then returned to the auditorium to report the good news.

Neville and Seamus did not refuse, but the man arranged for Linnie rejected him.

After dinner, Jimmy arranged for several couples to leave the castle from different directions to begin their matchmaking journey.

Whether a couple makes a pair or not is not something Jimmy needs to worry about; he doesn't provide after-sales service.

As Christmas approaches, students in fourth grade and above who haven't yet chosen a dance partner have lost all their usual anticipation for the holiday.

They were like ants on a hot pan, and when they went to Jimmy again for help, he refused them every time.

Jimmy himself had to practice dancing more, practicing with Hermione at the Room of Requirement for several days before he could barely avoid stepping on Hermione's dress.

The floor-length gown seemed to have a mind of its own, always seeming to slip under Jimmy's feet, forcing him to use magic to cheat in order to make his dance moves passable and elegant.

During practice, Hermione was always smiling, enthusiastically chanting "one, two, one," and dancing gracefully while listening to soft music.

The practice has been quite successful. The two have mastered two ballroom dances and can at least pretend to be very good at them in front of others.

With three days left until Christmas, the older students were extremely anxious.

Jimmy and Hermione could both sense this in the Great Hall.

As the warrior who was to open the show, Harry faced even greater pressure and was distracted all day.

In the afternoon, he unexpectedly ran into Zhang Qiu, who was alone, while walking in the corridor.

“Zhang Qiu…”

After a moment's internal deliberation, Harry mustered his courage and extended the invitation, only to be met with an apologetic smile. Cho Chang's dance partner was none other than Cedric Diggory...

He's not the only warrior struggling to find a female partner; Viktor Krum is another example.

Viktor Krum still had feelings for Hermione Granger, and even though she seemed to have a boyfriend, Viktor Krum still didn't want to give up.

at last!

Viktor Krum found an opportunity and stopped Hermione at the library entrance as she was on her way to her elective class.

"Hmm?" Hermione looked at Viktor Krum, who was blocking her way, and asked politely, "Is there anything I can help you with?"

Looking directly into Hermione's eyes, Viktor Krum asked bluntly, "I'd like to invite you to be my dance partner... Hermione."

Hermione's lips twitched. She wanted to laugh at Viktor Krum's strange accent, but she held back and said apologetically, "Thank you, but I already have a dance partner... you know, Jimmy Blaine."

Viktor Krum wasn't surprised by the result, but he was still somewhat disappointed. After hesitating for a moment, he asked, "I always see you two together, so—is there some... special relationship between you two?"

"He's my boyfriend. Sorry, I have to go to class." Hermione said, afraid that Jimmy would misunderstand, and then walked past the stunned Viktor Krum and left.

Standing blankly at the library entrance, Viktor Krum resembled a mud sculpture soaked in water, his life force gradually fading.

"Are you asking Hermione to be your dance partner?"

Just then, a blonde girl came out of the library and took the initiative to talk to him.

Viktor Krum looked up and saw a very beautiful girl; he recognized her.

Because they ate at the Slytherin table, and the girl in front of them seemed to be named... Malfoy?

"Um……"

"It failed?"

"It failed."

Hydra chuckled softly. If it were the old her, she would have laughed loudly, but now she could only comfort her gently, "Hermione and Jimmy have been good friends since first year, and they even stayed together during the holidays. Don't be discouraged, there are still many people in Hogwarts who like you."

Upon learning that Hermione and Jimmy were still together during the holidays, and recalling the scene at the Quidditch World Cup, Viktor Krum had no choice but to give up on the first girl he had a crush on.

The girl before him, with her elfin beauty, emanated a delicate fragrance, and his heart began to pound again. He subconsciously asked, "Would you be my dance partner, Hydegar?"

Chapter 307 The Wise Man

Hydra wouldn't dance with someone who called her by the wrong name, and besides, she was waiting for Harry's invitation.

On the eve of Christmas, inside the auditorium.

Jimmy and Hermione, who had been eating special meals for half a month, finally came to the Great Hall for dinner again, and took the opportunity to ask how many of the couples had made it together.

After walking around the auditorium, the overall success rate of pairing up was around 80%. Even if they didn't become a couple, they could still happily dance together.

Neville and Hannah got along very well. The world just lacks an eye for beauty, and Hannah was very satisfied with Neville as he was now.

Tomorrow is the Christmas dance, and the holiday has already started today. Those who were looking for dance partners have already found them, and even those who weren't satisfied with one have just found someone to make do.

After solving the problem, all that remains is anticipation for tomorrow night.

However, among these expectant people, there was one person who stood out from the atmosphere: Harry, who still hadn't found a dance partner.

Actually, quite a few girls want Harry to be their dance partner, but Harry has rejected them all, getting caught up in all sorts of little things, which is why he hasn't found one yet.

Jimmy saw his worried expression and sat down next to him, saying reproachfully, "Still haven't found a dance partner?"

Harry looked up, put his hands behind his head, and softly replied, "Mmm..."

"Go invite Hydra! What are you waiting for? As far as I know, she's still waiting for you to extend the invitation." Jimmy looked at Harry with exasperation. They had created so many opportunities for Harry, why wouldn't he seize them?

If he were a little more perceptive, he might be able to hold a child next year.

"I can't accept this! It's so weird!" After being repeatedly set up with Hydra, Harry finally couldn't help but shout, "She's not a normal girl at all!"

The shout drew everyone's attention, and Hermione, Ron, Lavender, and Neville all looked at Harry.

"Ah~! This..." Jimmy pouted, sat down next to Harry, hooked his arm around his shoulder, and asked seriously, "Why do you think that? Go look at her and tell me what about her is unlike a girl?"

Harry couldn't answer and still looked frustrated.

"Can you still recall what Hydra used to be like? Probably not so clearly! Compared to you, didn't Hydra face even greater pressure?"

Jimmy is like a wise elder, imparting life philosophies to lost sheep.

“I’m not trying to morally coerce you. You can refuse her anytime. She’s endured so much criticism and shown extraordinary courage. Are you really not willing to invite her to a social dance?”

Everyone at the table stared at Harry, and even Ron, who shared Harry's opinion, advised, "Jimmy's right, it's just dancing."

"Go invite her quickly, Harry. Otherwise, she'll be so pitiful! Waaah!"

The rather sentimental Lavender's eyes were already brimming with tears, and her voice choked with emotion.

Putting yourself in Hydra's shoes and looking at this from her perspective, you suddenly realize how profound this love is!

Harry's annoyance slowly faded, and he looked at the person who had spoken to him with an incredulous expression.

“Ron is right, it’s just dancing,” Neville chimed in, adding his own example, “I also invited Hannah from Hufflepuff to be my dance partner, it’s no big deal.”

“Go ahead, Harry,” Hermione said encouragingly.

Seeing that Harry was already wavering, Jimmy added fuel to the fire, pushing Harry into the car, "If you're shy, watch me!"

He stood up and shouted toward the Slytherins across two long tables, "Hey, Hydra!"

The shouts were so loud that everyone in the auditorium fell silent, even the professors at the long table who were about to eat put down their knives and forks.

“No!” Harry gripped Jimmy’s clothes tightly, driven by a surge of shame that overwhelmed him.

On the Slytherin table, Hydra looked up and waved to Jimmy.

"Harry has invited you to be his dance partner. Do you agree?" Despite Harry's objections, Jimmy insisted on making the decision for him, no matter how much he resisted.