Hogwarts Outsider Chapter 132: Stay

Is Elaine Shafik the newest addition to the slug club?

Matthew frowned in disbelief. To be honest, this is a bit outrageous!

Although the name of the Slug Club is a bit ugly, its entry threshold is actually very high. At least not all cats and dogs can join.

You must know that at this time last year, among the first-year students at that time, only two children from very good families, Draco Malfoy and Neville Longbottom, received Slughorn's invitation.

If you want to join the Slug Club, you must either be the sons of famous and successful people, or the children of families with good relationships in the magic world... or students with outstanding talents.

For first-year students, the latter point is naturally unreliable. Moreover, although Matthew has not had much in-depth communication with Miss Shafik, a student who can easily forget the password of the common room is so talented that he was selected by Slughorn as soon as the school started. It's a bit too outrageous.

As for the previous point, if it was two months ago, Mr. Shafik, who was the manager of Lihen Bookstore, might still be considered a successful person... But now, because of the "smuggling" incident, he is in Az Caban is eating in prison... No matter how he thinks about it, Matthew can't imagine the reason why Slughorn fell in love with Elaine Shafik...

Unless—

Matthew glanced suspiciously at the Potions teacher, who was also his dean.

…

The applause sounded again, but this time it was obviously a little sparse.

After all, the name Hermione Granger is quite famous in Hogwarts, while Elaine Shafik is just an unknown freshman.

Behind Slughorn, Elaine glanced timidly at the crowd in front of her.

"At that table, find a place to sit at will, Miss Shafik!" Slughorn said still very enthusiastically.

Eileen's eyes swept over, and soon she found a familiar face——

"Mr. Wakefield!"

She trotted over and sat on the other side of Matthew, opposite to Neville and Hermione.

"Matthew, are you familiar with Miss Shafik?" Hermione glanced at the two suspiciously.

"Not very familiar, but at least from a college." Matthew replied briefly.

Then, he turned to Miss Elaine Shafik: "Congratulations, Miss Shafik."

"Thank you...Actually...I didn't expect..." The little girl said incoherently: "I heard from Miss Farley that our dean is very picky... But I didn't expect that yesterday afternoon he suddenly said I initiated an invitation... He told me that my father was his favorite student when he was studying..."

I have to say that Miss Shafik was very excited, and she seemed to be in disbelief at what was happening before her eyes.

In no time, Matthew began talking eagerly to her.

The two chatted very quickly.

Matthew is not stupid, he must firmly grasp the once-in-a-lifetime moment where he can have a good relationship with Miss Shafik.

…

The dinner party will soon begin.

Many golden plates appeared in front of everyone, but there was no food in them, but a small menu was placed next to them.

Matthew taught Miss Shafik very enthusiastically how to order from this menu... just like how Neville taught him almost a year ago.

It's just that Miss Granger on the other side seemed a little unhappy.

Even the joy of joining the slug club is somewhat watered down.

"Hmph, it's only because of my father that I can add it..." Hermione looked at Elaine Shafik with some contempt, and said angrily.

"That... Hermione..." Neville on the other side whispered a little embarrassedly: "I... I also... rely on my parents to join this club..."

"Sorry, I didn't mean it to you, Neville!" Hermione glanced at Matthew again.

When she saw the smile on Matthew's face, she became a little impatient.

All in all, the whole banquet was not as pleasant as expected.

Although the food here is much more delicate than the dinner in the auditorium; after all, Professor Slughorn is still very particular about eating and drinking.

Most of Slughorn's energy is still placed on the table of students in the upper grades.

However, he said that the lower grades came to this table several times, and specially made a toast to the two new members, Granger and Shafik.

He was very enthusiastic.

Hermione drank half a glass of mead, and her cheeks turned red.

At this moment, Matthew suddenly patted her on the shoulder: "Hermione! Hermione!"

"What's the matter?" Her reaction became slightly hostile.

Matthew seemed to be thinking of something, and asked very seriously: "By the way, your pet, Crookshanks... Has there been anything unusual about it recently?"

Under the influence of alcohol, Hermione's mood became even more unpleasant... The banquet started almost half an hour~IndoMTL.com~ Matthew, who was sitting next to her, took the initiative to talk to her for the first time... ...In the end, he actually asked her about cats?

"No, and it's none of your business!" she said angrily.

It's a pity that due to the loud noise at the banquet, Matthew was a little absent-minded and didn't hear the emotion in her voice.

"Before I came to Professor Slughorn's office, I met a cat at the stairs on the second floor. It looked a lot like Crookshanks..." Matthew continued, "So, I suggest you better manage..."

"I'll take care of my pet, Mr. Wakefield!" Hermione said coldly, "You don't need to worry about it!"

"Yeah!" Matthew nodded.

Then, he turned around again and looked at Miss Shafik.

"Eileen," he said very kindly: "I suggest you try this lamb chop, it tastes great..."

Hermione picked up the goblet angrily, and drank the mead in it.

As for Neville next to him, his eyes widened, watching this astonishing scene.

…

The dinner party lasted almost two hours.

Everyone is full, although some people eat food, while others eat a stomach full of fire.

Everyone left one after another, and Miss Hermione Granger was the fastest one to leave. She couldn't wait to get out of this **** place as soon as possible!

Just when Matthew was about to return to the Slytherin common room with Miss Elaine Shafik—

"Matthew, wait a minute!" Professor Horace Slughorn suddenly stopped him.

"What's the matter, Professor?" Matthew raised his head in doubt.

"There is something I want to talk to you about!" Slughorn said with some deep meaning.