Chapter 562 New Discovery (2)
After separation from Huttok, Albert and Isobel went to the Three Broomsticks. Now that we are all here in Hogsmeade, why would we miss having a drink at the Three Broomsticks Bar?
The bar was noisy and crowded, but also warm, with a roaring fire in the fireplace.
Albert accidentally caught a glimpse of Fred, George and Lee Jordan sitting in the corner drinking. They were whispering together and seemed not to notice him and Isobel.
Albert found an empty seat and went to the counter to ask Ms. Rosmerta for two glasses of butterbeer. Although this is a bar, alcoholic beverages other than butterbeer are not served to minors.
Albert thinks that the bar can actually sell some low-alcohol liqueur, which will definitely be very popular with girls. As we all know, girls’ Galleons are much easier to earn than boys’.
However, most dessert wines in Europe are wine, and Ms Rosmerta clearly wouldn't sell wine to students.
Speaking of sweet wine, Albert thought of the glutinous rice wine from his previous life. It was one of the few wines he liked. It tasted like a drink, but it was not easy to store.
“What are you thinking about?”
Isobel noticed that Albert was actually distracted while chatting with her, and couldn't help but raise her eyebrows slightly and asked.
"There is a very good liqueur among Muggles. Maybe the house elves can try brewing some." Albert suddenly said.
Since the house elf stayed in the manor, there was actually nothing to do. Finding something to do for it could better mobilize its enthusiasm, and he also believed that the house elf would be happy to master another skill.
“Sweet wine, is it delicious?” Isobel was very interested in the sweet wine that Albert mentioned.
"Well, it's a bit like a drink, you'll like it." Albert has already figured out how to make glutinous rice, and he believes that Mundungus will probably be willing to help him get it.
The two finished drinking, walked around Hogsmeade, bought a birthday gift for Nia, and then returned to Hogwarts Castle.
Before leaving, Albert did not forget to warn, "Something may happen in the castle today, so remember not to run around."
“I know, be careful yourself.”
Isobel felt strange, but she didn’t intend to run away. There must be some reason for Albert to say that, and maybe he predicted something.
If he were a Gryffindor student, hearing him say this, he would probably be ready to commit suicide.
As soon as they returned to the common room, Fred, George and Lee Jordan appeared without warning.
"Failed!"
Fred said straight to the point: "However, Mr. Zuko is very interested in wizard cards and seems to be interested in cooperating with us."
“That’s a pity.” Albert was not interested in this unequal cooperation at all.
“You seem to have guessed it a long time ago?” George raised his eyebrows and looked at Albert a little depressed.
When they went to find Joko, they were completely ignored. The guy was extremely arrogant in some ways.
At least, that’s what the three of them think.
“If you don’t have any money, who can help you?” Albert rolled his eyes at Li Jordan, not shying away from this.
Most people are profit-seeking, not to mention that Joko is a businessman himself. It’s strange how many people he would pay attention to when asking for advice from him without giving him any benefit.
"Okay, don't worry about it." Albert said with a smile, "Zoko wouldn't want a similar store to compete with him, so it's normal to not have a good impression of you. If your store becomes popular in the future, maybe His store is going out of business.”
The three of them were still a little depressed, thinking that the situation would be better if Albert went.
“Okay, be happy. We’re going to attend the Halloween party later. Isn’t there some kind of skeleton dance group?” Albert took out candy from his pocket and forced it into the hands of several people.
The Halloween dinner started at seven o'clock, and Albert planned to take the time to write a letter to the thief Mundungus.
Of course, Albert didn’t expect Mundungus to be able to find the right things at the first time, but with enough galleons, he believed that the thief would be willing to help.
After all, having money can make all the difference, let alone asking someone to help you find something?
So, before seven o'clock, Albert and his roommates went directly to the auditorium and met the Harry Potter trio on the way. They left the crowd and walked towards the underground classroom.
“Where are they going?”
Lee Jordan looked at the backs of the three people leaving and asked doubtfully.
"Of course we are going to the ghost's banquet." Albert ignored the three Harrys and walked straight towards the crowded auditorium.
There is a huge jack-o'-lantern in the corner of the auditorium, and a large group of bats are flying around the enchanted ceiling. The most eye-catching thing is probably the stage in front, where a large area has been vacated, and there is a floor. The hazy fog blocked everyone's sight,
Many people were looking over there, knowing that the Skeleton Dance Troupe was behind the mist.
Soon after, the banquet opened with a performance by the Skeleton Dance Troupe under the auspices of Dumbledore, and the audience burst into thunderous applause.
Albert looked up towards the stage and saw a bunch of musical instruments placed on the stage. A wizard in heavy metal-style clothing began to speak to adjust the atmosphere. A large group of students surrounded him like a group of fanatical star-struck fans.
Sure enough, it was heavy metal-style music, and the sound echoed in Albert's ears. Unfortunately, he just didn't have the ability to appreciate it. While everyone was shouting enthusiastically, he slowly cut the steak and stuffed it into his mouth.
“I don’t know why they’re so famous,” Zannah muttered, one of the few Gryffindor students who didn’t come to watch.
"Maybe it's the charm of music!" Albert glanced at the parchment in his hand. Ginny Weasley had disappeared from the map and had obviously entered the secret room.
“Do you believe this?” Shanna looked at Albert with a strange expression.
The singing lasted for more than a quarter of an hour. The Skeleton Dance Troupe sang three songs to the students before exiting under everyone’s reluctant eyes.
Everyone else returned to their seats and enjoyed the exquisite banquet.
Probably because the Skeleton Dance Troupe attracted everyone's attention, no one noticed that the savior Potter was missing.
The food at the dinner was exquisite. After Albert was full, he began to think about a question.
No one died in the basilisk incident from beginning to end. Was it an accident or was it intentional?
Does Tom Riddle really not know?
There are many things that really cannot withstand scrutiny!
With so many coincidences coming together, it can’t be considered a coincidence.
Furthermore, Albert suspected that Tom Riddle must also be able to use the human trace spell. Otherwise, how could the other party attack the target accurately without being noticed by others?
“Damn.”
Thinking of this, Albert felt bad. He felt that he needed to master the advanced shielding spell as soon as possible and make himself disappear directly from the map of the human trace spell. Only in this way could he ensure that he would not be specifically targeted.
If he uses an advanced shielding spell to block his existence, it will be difficult for the owl to find him, and he has many owl letters. He cannot give up contact with other people because of this, and must find another way.
(End of this chapter)