The Future Has Already Changed

Chapter 64 The Future Has Already Changed

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Relaxation, tranquility, peace of mind, comfort.

Hermione hadn't felt this relaxed in a long time. She didn't need to read, didn't need to raise her hand to answer the professor's questions, and didn't need to deal with those who were always trying to borrow her homework.

She thought back carefully, and it seemed that the last time she felt this relaxed was when she was enrolling in school, during the time she spent with Ian on the train.

She still vividly remembers the light drizzle falling from the sky and all the conversations she had with Ian, as if it all happened yesterday, clear as day.

"I always feel so safe with you," Hermione thought to herself, while glancing at the boy sitting next to her.

Ian was also enjoying this moment of peace. The cool breeze made him feel a little tired, and he was leaning against the tree, dozing off with his eyes slightly closed.

A silent understanding prevailed between them. They remained quiet, seemingly not exchanging a word, yet it was as if they had already spoken a thousand words.

This wonderful and comfortable state lasted for a long time, until suddenly Hermione seemed to remember something and abruptly asked, "Ian, do you know Nicolas Flamel?"

Ian was also a little surprised when he heard this, but he figured that Dumbledore had chosen a safer approach, so the plot had deviated. Before Harry experienced the midnight duel, Hermione and the others already knew about the existence of the Philosopher's Stone and might have already started their investigation and puzzle-solving game.

"Yes, I know. Nicolas Flamel was the most famous alchemist, the only known person to have successfully crafted the Philosopher's Stone, born in France in 1330..."

"Wait, you mean 1330 AD?" Hermione asked, somewhat surprised.

"Yes, it's 1330 AD. He's over 600 years old now. And the secret to his longevity is that Philosopher's Stone, one of the greatest achievements in alchemy. It not only grants immortality but also has the power to turn lead into gold. Nicolas Flamel also relied on the Philosopher's Stone to allow him and his wife to live together for over 600 years..."

Ian didn't feel like he was giving away any spoilers beforehand, as Hermione and the others would have been able to find out about this information around Christmas, a month later.

So telling her this information in advance is harmless. The main thing is that he doesn't want to lie to Hermione. Sometimes, the gap between people is caused by some unintentional little things.

Shocked by the sudden information, Hermione murmured to herself, "Well... the Philosopher's Stone... that makes all of this sense."

Ian suddenly felt like teasing the girl in front of him and joked, "Ha, do you also yearn for immortality? Can you imagine yourself looking four or five hundred years old and decrepit?"

Ian was met with a big eye roll. The girl stared at Ian and said seriously, as if pointing something, "A person's immortality is actually a curse."

Ian, on the other hand, seemed a bit foolish at this moment, clearly failing to grasp Hermione's underlying meaning. He focused entirely on her last sentence and couldn't help but agree, saying, "Yes, sometimes immortality isn't a curse."

"snort……"

"What's wrong? Never mind, I'll show you something amazing this summer vacation, I guarantee it'll blow your mind." Ian said, deliberately keeping everyone in suspense.

Clearly, he planned to let Hermione see the Philosopher's Stone after this year's storyline ended, so that she could see what the thing her little group had been so eager to protect actually looked like.

Otherwise, Ian always felt it was unfair to Hermione. The three of them worked together to protect the Philosopher's Stone, but in the end, Hermione didn't even know what the Philosopher's Stone looked like. It felt like he was bullying her.

However, now is not the time, after all, Tom is still lurking in the shadows. As for Voldemort, Ian really looks down on him. Looking at his entire life, it can be summed up in four words—bullying the weak and fearing the strong.

Take the Philosopher's Stone, for example. Voldemort was the one who most desired immortality. With his knowledge, how could he not know about the Philosopher's Stone? How could he not know that the Philosopher's Stone was in Nicolas Flamel's possession? Even at the peak of his power, Voldemort never had the idea of ​​going to find Nicolas, and you have to remember that Nicolas hadn't gone into seclusion yet.

Voldemort could only harbor such thoughts during the brief moment when the Philosopher's Stone left Nico and was being handed over for destruction.

Furthermore, it was only after Snape confirmed that Dumbledore was cursed at Gaunt's old house that he dared to openly appear and gather the Death Eaters. In short, Ian felt that Tom hadn't learned anything at the orphanage, but he had certainly mastered the art of seeking advantage and avoiding harm, and of bullying the weak and fearing the strong.

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