Chapter 815: Appointment
“Actually, I have always been curious about why you can speak foreign languages so well.”
Since the start of the vacation, in addition to doing summer homework, Nia has spent almost all her remaining time practicing foreign languages with Albert. Luke and Sansa also joined in this family chat to prepare for the upcoming journey to the East. Prepare.
"Maybe it's because I'm talented in this area." Albert said without blushing or heartbeat.
Nia obviously didn’t believe it, because Albert could speak a lot of foreign languages.
Even if they have different talents, no one is as talented as him.
A language needs to be used frequently in order to master it proficiently. This period of practice has made Nia deeply aware of this, but Albert obviously does not have such an opportunity.
“Why not be optimistic about the subcontinent?”
Flipping through the books that Herb brought back from the Far East Colony, Nia found a new topic, "The subcontinent also has a large population, and there are many British people who still live in the subcontinent."
“There are actually very few real people in the subcontinent.” Albert simply commented, “It’s very dirty, messy, and unfriendly to girls. People who weren’t used to it were prone to getting sick.”
"You seem to know very well." Luke asked with a smile, "Did you get the information from books?"
"I have investigated." Albert said softly, "If I had not become a wizard, I would probably consider making some money at home first, and then use the money to go to the United States or the Far East. You have to know that the outbreak of the economic crisis There’s a pattern, it’s a disaster, it’s also an opportunity.”
“Okay, I’m not an idiot, I understand what you mean.” Nia knew that Albert’s decision to send their parents to the Far East colonies was obviously related to this matter.
This is an opportunity, and no one would mind if they don’t have enough money.
"By the way, I'm going on a long trip in two days. A friend invited me to participate in a competition. Maybe I can bring back a trophy." Albert said to everyone with a smile.
Yesterday, Mr. Bard wrote to him, mentioning the Barnabus Finkley Prize for Excellent Charms. The competition took place in Spain.
“How long do you plan to stay out?”
Nia’s voice was a little higher, and she was obviously not happy. Albert had only stayed at home for a few days during the holiday, and he was ready to go out again, and he didn’t take himself with him.
"It won't be long, two or three days at most." Albert comforted softly: "I will remember to bring you a souvenir."
“I’m not a child, so I want some souvenirs.” Nia said unhappily, “We will leave Europe next year and may be separated for several years. You should spend more time on your family.”
"Sorry, this is indeed my negligence." Albert has been busy with his own affairs and has indeed neglected the relatives around him.
“If you want to succeed, you have to pay something.” Luke did not blame Albert, but said to Sansa, “The pineapples in the kitchen should be soaked.”
Sansa got up and went into the kitchen, took the pineapples out of the salt water and put them on the plate. She accidentally caught an eye flying towards her.
“Your owl letter.” Sansa opened the kitchen window and said to Albert in the living room.
An owl flew in from the window, flew past the open door and flew into the living room, landed on the table in front of Albert, raised his right leg, and there was an envelope tied to the owl's leg.
Albert pushed Tom aside, reached out and took out the envelope, glanced at the seal on the letter, and said with a smile: "It's from the school."
“When will you go shopping at Magic Street?” Nia asked expectantly, “Can we go with you then?”
“Of course, let’s go together then.”
Albert went to the kitchen to prepare water and food for the owl. Then he tore open the envelope, took out a small stack of parchment, unfolded it and found his transcript:
Ordinary wizard level examination results
Passing grade: Excellent (Ｏ)
Good (Ｅ)
Pass (Ａ)
Unsatisfactory grade: Poor (Ｐ)
Very poor (Ｄ)
Extremely poor (Ｔ)
Albert Anderson’s achievements are as follows:
Ancient runes: O
Arithmancy: O
Astronomy：O
Safeguarding magical creatures: O
Charms: O
Defense Against the Dark Arts: O
Divination: O
Herbalism: O
History of Magic: O
Muggle Studies: O
Potions: O
Transformation: O
Sure enough, I got twelve excellent grades.
After reading the results of the Ordinary Wizard Level Examination, Albert found that his heart did not fluctuate at all. On the contrary, the "Simple Ordinary Wizard Level Examination" in the panel task became available for collection.
“What are you looking at?” Nia put her head over.
“Test report card of last semester.”
Albert handed the parchment to Nia and opened the other letters in the envelope. As expected, the purchase option of dress was added to the list.
“You’re actually taking Muggle Studies?”
Nia has read the book "Family Life and Social Habits of British Muggles". It is really hard to imagine that wizards have such a shallow understanding of ordinary people, and with Albert's character, he can study this course patiently.
“It looks better if all are excellent,” Albert nodded: “However, you are right, wizards don’t understand Muggles at all, and Muggle research is indeed stupid, and sometimes it even makes people feel inexplicably embarrassing.”
"I feel that wizards are a bit arrogant, and although magic is easy to use, the magic world is really backward." Nia was deeply impressed by the backwardness of the magic world. "On the contrary, the development speed of the ordinary world is much faster than that of the magic world. .”
"It's normal. Because the number of wizards is very small, the development of the magic world is destined to be very slow." Albert put the letter back into the envelope, reached out and touched Tom's head, preparing to go back to the room to write to Bud. Letter, agreeing on a meeting time for both parties.
"There seems to be another owl." Albert picked up a piece of pineapple and was about to leave the living room when he heard Nia's voice coming from behind.
When Albert turned his head, he saw a gray owl hovering above everyone's heads, throwing a letter in front of Albert, and seemed to have no intention of flying away immediately.
Albert bent down to pick up the letter and found that the sender was actually Angelina.
He opened the envelope, took out the letter paper and began to read:
Dear Albert:
I received a letter from the school owl yesterday. My O.W.Ls results were not very satisfactory. I only passed seven subjects. I think you must have received "O" in all your O.W.Ls.
One thing that has always bothered me is that I didn't find the Quidditch captain's badge in the envelope. I hope you won't laugh at me for that. I secretly asked Fred, George and Aria, but no one received the badge, so I suspected that Professor McGonagall had forgotten to put the badge into the envelope, and I was hesitating whether to write to Professor McGonagall to ask. this matter.
If you know anything, I hope you can reply to me and let me know. Congratulations on receiving the Order of Merlin, Third Class.
This year I plan to go to the Quidditch World Cup to watch the game. Fred said you will go too. See you then.
Wish you a happy summer!
Angelina Johnson
Albert certainly knew why Angelina didn't receive the captain's badge of the Quidditch team, because there would be no Quidditch match at all next semester.
"follow me."
Albert said to the gray owl that he could not let this guy disturb everyone.
After a while, Angelina’s gray owl flew away with the note.
Sheila was still standing on the table, looking at the owl flying away from the window, blinking her mouth, as if to say: "The annoying guy is finally gone."
Albert continued to write to Bud, telling him that he was going shopping in Diagon Alley tomorrow and agreed to meet him there. It would be better if all the problems could be solved by the way. Not being able to use magic is a troublesome thing after all.
After writing a letter to Bud, Albert told everyone about going shopping in Diagon Alley, but what surprised him was that Grandpa Luke was not enthusiastic about going to Diagon Alley, and he had no intention of going to Diagon Alley with Albert. He wanted to go with him, but he just said that he would wait outside for them to finish shopping before taking them back.
“Grandpa, why don’t we go together?” Nia asked puzzledly.
"I think it's good as it is now. After all, we can't become wizards, and we are not in the same world as wizards." Luke gently stroked Nia's head and said, "In this case, don't have too many intersections, so as not to be unable to break up in the future. .”
"My dear, let's go to the movies then. We haven't gone to the movies together for a long time." Sansa suggested with a smile. Although she was also curious about what the magical world was like, she obviously didn't intend to leave Luke behind. , watching movies is undoubtedly the best choice to kill time.
The next day, Luke sent Albert and Nia to the area near the Leaky Cauldron.
“There seems to be nothing over there.” Sansa looked through the car window at the place where Albert and Nia were heading.
“The Leaky Cauldron is over there, but it’s invisible to ordinary people because it’s enchanted.” Luke explained calmly, “Okay, let’s go watch a movie!”
Albert took Nia's hand and walked into the Leaky Cauldron Bar, and found that the bar was more lively than before. Most people were talking about this year's Quidditch World Cup. Tom at the bar was a little surprised when he saw Albert.
Albert ignored Tom's scrutinizing gaze, looked around and couldn't find Isobel, so he reached into his pocket and took out his pocket watch, glanced at the time, and muttered, "Maybe, they are waiting for us at the ice cream shop."
“Have you made an appointment with Isobel?” Nia asked.
“She wants to accompany her sister shopping.” Albert explained, “It just so happens that you can get to know Katrina first.”
Nia curled her lips in dissatisfaction, obviously preferring to go shopping with Albert. If Isobel was around, she would become a redundant light bulb.
Albert didn't notice Nia's change in mood, took her to the backyard of the bar, and used the wand to open the entrance to Diagon Alley.
“No matter how many times I see it, it still feels incredible,” Nia said, looking at the rearranged brick walls.
“Yeah, it was incredible when I saw it for the first time.” Albert took Nia’s hand and walked into the brick arcade and said with a smile, “Welcome to Diagon Alley.”
“If possible, I really want to walk around.” Nia said looking at the lively Diagon Alley.
“Unfortunately, we only have two hours of shopping time.” Albert took Nia’s hand and headed to Florin’s Cold Drinks Shop.
“Oh, look who I saw, it’s a rare visitor.” Florin greeted Albert with a smile.
“Two chocolate nut sundaes.” Albert took a Galleons out of his pocket.
"No, let me treat you for free. I heard that you have won the third-level Order of Merlin." Florin smiled and handed the two ice creams he had just made to Albert, and asked in a low voice: "This beautiful lady Is this girl your girlfriend?"
“She is my sister.” Albert corrected, “But thank you for the ice cream, I will find time to help you predict it another day.”
“Oh, it seems it’s true what they said you can predict?” Florin looked at Albert curiously, “Real prophets are not common.”
"Yes...he can predict, and he is very accurate." Albert was just about to say something when he heard a familiar voice coming from next to him.
"I thought we had to wait for a while." Albert smiled and said to the two sisters, "Whatever you want to eat, I'll treat you."
“Then I’m welcome, Katrina, what do you want to eat?” Isobel asked her sister with a smile.
"same as you."
Katrina is secretly looking at Nia, who is holding Albert's hand. She is a beautiful girl who is not inferior to her sister. It is said that she is Albert's sister, a Muggle who cannot use magic.
Nia took a bite of the ice cream and secretly looked at Katrina.
"Let's go to Madam Malkin's robe shop first." Albert suggested. "We have two hours of shopping time."
“Why do you want a custom-made dress all of a sudden?” Katrina asked.
“The school will hold a Christmas dance this year.” Albert explained that students who plan to participate must prepare dresses.
“You’re not going to go home for Christmas this year?” Nia was even more unhappy.
“Don’t worry, I have other ways to go back and spend Christmas with you.” Albert smiled and touched Nia’s head and said.
Katrina looked at Albert, who doted on her sister, and couldn't help curling her lips.
“What’s the reason?”
"The Ministry of Magic is trying to resume the Triwizard Tournament. At that time, the other two schools will come to Hogwarts to participate in the competition, so Hogwarts will hold the Yule Ball." Albert told everyone the news he knew, " It is said that the champion who wins the championship will receive a reward of 1,000 galleons."
“Congratulations, you have another trophy.” Katrina congratulated her in advance. She didn't think anyone could be Albert's opponent. This guy was simply a ruthless trophy harvesting machine.
“At that time, there is something I want to discuss with you.”
“What’s the matter?” Katrina asked.
"Wait until I choose the Champion of Hogwarts. If I don't choose, just pretend I didn't say anything." While they were talking, several people had already arrived outside Mrs. Malkin's robe shop.
Isobel frowned and looked at her sister. She probably guessed what Albert wanted to say to Katrina.
They entered the shop and there were already people inside. After the four people entered, the store seemed a little more crowded.
A boy with light yellow hair was trying on a dark green dress. He looked sideways in the direction of the footsteps and said in a sinister tone, "Mom, I smell a strange smell. Maybe we should change it again." A shop.”
Albert frowned and stared at Malfoy. He couldn't help squinting his eyes to examine the mother and son in front of him, and there was a hint of deep malice in the corner of his mouth.
Even Nia couldn't help but look at her brother, suddenly feeling a little strange. She looked at the blond boy in front of her again, obviously because of what she said just now.
Narcissa Malfoy looked at the four people entering the robe shop and said, "Okay, let's go to the Tuofan Clothing Store, where we can buy better dresses."
“Causation is a very magical thing.”
Albert's voice was very soft, but it happened to be heard by Malfoy who was about to leave.
“I thought you would be angry.” Katrina glanced at Albert and said.
"That will only make you look uneducated." Albert said to Mrs. Malkin calmly, "I need to have two uniforms custom-made."
“Don’t you want a dress?”
"No, I have a dress." Albert said, "That one is pretty good."
“The one from last time, wasn’t it too small?” Isobel knew which dress Albert was talking about.
"No, it is enchanted and can automatically fit the user's height and body shape." Albert explained softly. This was actually what Bud told him in the letter, "The same goes for your dress."
"oh."
Isobel was a little surprised. When Albert was measuring her body, she quietly pulled Katrina aside and talked about the dress.
However, Katrina finally had a custom-made dress.
After measuring the clothes, a group of people planned to continue shopping.
Nia took Aite around shopping, while Katrina wanted to buy books at the bookstore.
“I’ll go with you and meet at the robe shop then.” Isobel was worried about her sister shopping alone. “What courses are you going to take next semester?”
“Arithmetic divination, ancient magic texts, and the five basic courses.” Albert handed a small bag of gold coins to Isobel, “Then I’ll leave it to you.”
“You’re not angry, are you?” Katrina asked in a low voice as she watched Albert leave.
“No.” Isobel said, shaking her head.
Katrina whispered: "Don't you think he dotes on his sister too much?"
“His family will leave the UK soon. It is normal for Albert to take some time to spend with his family.” Isobel said calmly.
Katrina opened her mouth, not knowing what to say.
After being separated from the McDougal sisters, Nia's mood improved a lot. She grabbed Albert's hand and pulled him around shopping. Her big eyes were full of curiosity and excitement, and she wanted to take in all the scenery around her. All in the eyes of income.
Albert bought some novelty things for Nia.
When they came out of the pharmacy, Nia's expression looked abnormal. She asked in a low voice: "Is the wizard's beauty potion also made from those things?"
"Not necessarily. Usually, potions are just like that. Don't think too much about it." Albert comforted softly.
“Did you feel sick when you drank the potion for the first time?” Nia asked again.
“A bit, but you’ll get used to it.” Albert thought for a while and said, “However, ordinary wizards don’t explore the specific formula of potions, and they don’t care, as long as they can cure themselves.”
“Difficult to understand and difficult to accept.”
Albert took out his pocket watch from his pocket, looked at the time and asked, "If there were potions that could make you smarter or more beautiful, but those potions looked a little disgusting, would you drink them?"
“Probably so.”
"That's right, you just need to pay attention to its effect. Don't pay too much attention to other things." Albert said to Nia, "Let's go and get the robe. I think Katrina should also Finished shopping."
“Are you going back?” Nia was a little reluctant. She still had many places she wanted to go.
When the two passed by a shop selling owls, she asked in a low voice, "Can I buy an owl so that I can contact you through it in the future?"
"No, at least not now." Albert refused directly, "Besides, isn't there a double-sided mirror?"
“That mirror is at mom’s place. If you can find me another mirror, we won’t have to worry about communication problems in the future.” Nia pouted and complained.
“I’ll take a look at it then.”
"do not forget."
When the two returned to the robe store, Isobel and Katrina had already finished shopping.
After finishing shopping, Albert suggested going outside to have something to eat while waiting for Grandpa Luke to come pick him up after watching the movie.
“Do you want to go to a Muggle place to eat?” Katrina hesitated.
“If you only take Muggle studies, you will never know how Muggles live.” Albert said with a smile, “I think starting to understand Muggles from food is a good choice.”
A few people went to the nearest Charlie's milk tea branch, where they ordered some delicious desserts, such as various pies and grilled cheese sticks with explosive calories, various flavors of fried chicken legs, fried chicken nuggets, grilled sausages, and hand cakes.
Today’s milk tea shops are no longer just milk tea shops, but have begun to transform into gourmet restaurants.
Of course, Albert also had a share of the money earned from Charlie's shop, but it was only nominally in Daisy's name.
Katrina took a bite of the fragrant and delicious grilled cheese stick, narrowed her eyes happily and said, "This thing is delicious."
"this is for you."
Nia handed Katrina her share of grilled cheese sticks.
“Aren’t you going to eat?” Katrina asked in confusion.
“If you don’t eat, you will easily gain weight if you eat too much. These things are very high in calories.” Nia explained in a low voice.
Katrina looked at the cheese stick in her hand and suddenly felt that it no longer tasted good.
“Don’t worry, it’s okay to eat occasionally.” Albert comforted with a smile.
Not long after the four of them paid and left the store, Luke drove over and picked up the things Nia and Albert had purchased.
“Why didn’t you leave together?”
Katrina asked Albert, who was still standing beside them, puzzled.
"I have an appointment with someone else." Albert walked towards the Leaky Cauldron, "How are you going to get back?"
“I will use Apparition to take Katrina back later.” Isobel asked casually, “Who are you waiting for.”
"Mr. Bud, he said he would take me to participate in the Barnabus Finkley Excellent Spellcasting Competition." Albert took Isobel's hand and asked, "Do you want to go too? Just treat it as a vacation. ”
"Forget it." Isobel shook his head and said, "We will go to Egypt next time to attend the International Alchemy Conference."
Katrina didn’t know why she suddenly felt sad for Albert’s opponent.
The three of them entered the Leaky Cauldron Bar one after another. Isobel and Katrina returned to Diagon Alley. Albert soon found Mr. Bard at the counter.
"I hope I didn't keep you waiting too long," Albert said apologetically.
“Have you finished dealing with it over there?” Bud didn’t pay attention to that matter.
“It’s better,” said Albert.
"Then let's go." Mr. Bud said hello to Tom and left with Albert, who had just returned to the Leaky Cauldron.
(End of this chapter)