Perhaps only in a tranquil environment can one truly appreciate the passage of time.
It feels as if every moment slows down, giving people the chance to savor and understand the meaning of life.
In early May, under the midday sun, Brioni Island was a lush green.
In the center...
Brioni Island, Croatia
In 1992, with the formal dissolution of Yugoslavia, several republics including Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia declared independence.
Brioni Island became renowned on the international political stage because the former Yugoslav Prime Ministe...
Nighttime.
After finishing the public screening work in the common room, Draco struggled to carry the mirror back to his dormitory.
He greatly disapproved of Ino's attitude. Such a precious alchemical tool should not be so casually placed in the castle hall or the common room.
Eighth Floor of the Castle
In the most special room at Hogwarts.
After Dumbledore nodded, Ino couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
He was really afraid that the old headmaster would have other ideas—a Slytherin orphan with exceptional talent who, even in his second y...
Time passed slowly.
Three days had quietly gone by since the last confrontation, but Slytherin had become more united than ever.
No matter who was blocked or bullied, there was always someone to stand up for them.
...
Slytherin Third Year, Girls' Dormitory.
"Do ...
Slytherin common room.
The vast space was filled with young wizards eager to see the spectacle. They all stared wide-eyed at a mirror with a diameter of three feet.
Three feet, nearly a meter in diameter, seemed large but was still too small for the number of onlookers.
The f...
Hogwarts, serene and picturesque.
Sunlight gently spills, and the breeze lightly brushes. Outside the castle, the Whomping Willow's early spring buds have sprouted, year after year, as if narrating the stories of young wizards.
It's like an exceptionally beautiful dream that one doe...
Slytherin Dormitory.
No one would have expected that two third-year wizards would be talking about smuggling before bed.
Ino fundamentally disagreed with Draco's naive proposal.
Recently, while buying feed for the Acromantula, he had learned that the smuggling business in Eng...
Confusion often engulfs those involved, while clarity favors the observer.
This saying isn't just a platitude; it profoundly reflects how different perspectives can view the same issue differently.
"Thank you, Hermione!" Ino expressed his gratitude earnestly.
Looking at the g...
Transfiguration Class Club.
On the third floor, in a hidden classroom, the atmosphere grew a bit subtle after Hermione answered a question.
Cedric and Cho exchanged glances, seeing a flicker of confusion in each other's eyes.
It wasn't entirely their fault. As the club's long...
Evening, Third Floor of the Castle
A cold corridor, only about a hundred meters long. There were no classrooms, no professors' offices, not even a decent room.
But in this corridor, a tall figure was present, seemingly searching for some clue, moving very slowly.
...
T...
Near noon, Ino left the headmaster's office.
Though the conversation was enjoyable, and Dumbledore even seemed somewhat reluctant to end it, Ino had to leave.
This wasn't just to stick to his usual midday nap schedule, but also because of his packed afternoon. There was Transfigurat...
The dormitory at the end of the holidays is always bustling.
Almost everyone wants to share their joy and recount the interesting events of their holiday.
This is particularly evident in Gryffindor.
The atmosphere in the common room resembles a small banquet.
But every...
Ever since buying a house in Hogsmeade, Ino has always found a sense of belonging, whether it's during Christmas or New Year's. Even though he lives alone, he no longer feels like a rootless wanderer.
Sitting quietly by the window on the second floor, he listens to the faint noise from the...
"Single-handed sword? Knight's lance?"
Hearing these familiar yet unfamiliar terms, Ino briefly fell into reminiscence. After a moment, he gently rubbed his temples, trying to dispel the dissonance between his memories and reality.
For old Davis, it might have been just the past yea...
Two mugs of foaming butterbeer were placed on the table, accompanied by a small plate of crispy pine nut biscuits.
Ino's gaze unintentionally fell on the opposite side. Hermione had changed significantly since their third year.
Once a girl with prominent front teeth, she had now gro...
In 1993, many people also dubbed it the Year of the Black.
Because in this year, there were extreme reversals for the two male members of the Black family.
Sirius Black and Regulus Black.
With the reports from the Daily Prophet and statements from Dumbledore and Fudge, among ...
At two o'clock in the afternoon, Number 12 Morige Square, the old Black family mansion, welcomed its first real guests in decades.
Even though these people came only for a funeral, their presence brought a breath of life to the long-abandoned mansion.
Green flames flickered in the ...
Early the next morning, as dawn was breaking.
Ino quietly opened his eyes. Last night, he had fallen into deep thoughts about divination and prophecy, causing him to only get to sleep at dawn.
Although he felt a bit weary, thinking about the many tasks ahead today, he could only sup...
12 Morrig Square
Regulus' remains were temporarily placed in the garden behind the old house.
The funeral was set for tomorrow by Sirius.
Sirius probably didn't want Regulus to be too lonely, so he wrote to many people, including Lupin, the Weasleys, and Regulus' two cousins....
"We need fresh blood! Only a sacrifice can open this door." The dinner knife was snatched away as Kreacher excitedly shouted.
"Honorable sir, let Kreacher do it. Kreacher has plenty of blood."
"Quiet! I'll think of something," Ino softly scolded.
There were three people prese...
12 Grimmauld Place.
The atmosphere in the Black family home was somewhat awkward.
Similarly, Sirius felt a bit stuck; he deeply regretted his previous impulsiveness.
Now that he had calmed down, he realized that he could have quietly informed Dumbledore.
"Blame Kreache...
Time flowed by like water.
Christmas of the third school year arrived as expected.
On the morning after leaving the Greek story, Ino was woken up by a rhythmic tapping sound.
Opening his eyes, he saw the second-floor window crowded with owls.
Snowy owls, horned owls, e...
After a brief moment of disorientation.
Looking at the familiar surroundings, Ino couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
The oppressive aura of Poseidon was truly overwhelming.
It seemed like he was facing not just one person but the wrath of the entire ocean, an endless...
At the southernmost tip of the Attica Peninsula stands Cape Sounion.
The sixty-five-meter-high cliffs rise majestically above the sea, forming a natural barrier that guards the breathtaking scenery surrounded by the sea on three sides.
To the left, the Aegean Sea shimmers in the sun...
The rugged and steep Caucasus Mountains.
A secluded peak.
Prometheus was securely bound to a giant rock with solid chains imbued with divine power.
After a day of suffering from the eagle's pecking, he gazed blankly at the twilight sky. The sun reflected a faint orange-red, m...
As Athena finished her narration, an eerie silence enveloped the vast temple.
In this quiet atmosphere, it seemed one could even hear the crackling of the olive oil lamps burning.
…
"What do you want me to do?" Ino was the first to break the silence. Since Athena mentioned ...
The Temple of Athena is considered one of the most magnificent and exquisite among the many temples in Greece.
Upon entering the temple, silence enveloped the surroundings.
The girl who had led the way quietly turned and left, as if her mission had been accomplished.
In the c...
"Huh? Wanda! I'm here!"
Hearing Noah's shout, Pietro was stunned at first, but then excitedly yelled toward the figure ahead.
The silhouette, resembling the Scarlet Witch, seemed to hear the commotion and began approaching them at a steady pace. Her red cape fluttered gently in the ...
I've decided to abandon New York—and maybe the world."
These words shocked the two people present, and Coulson was particularly stunned, his disbelief echoing through the room. "What did you say?!"
Fury lifted his head, his eyes resolute as he locked gazes...