Chapter 18: Infant Sniffing
After untying the old man's knot, they stayed there in the evening, and the family talked for a long time in the middle of the night.
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Early the next morning, Canaan woke up early and did a simple warm-up exercise in the yard. He plans to go to the center of New York today to find the secret of American wizards.
Before the crossing, Canaan had also watched two movies in the "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" series on the website, but unfortunately many of the plots were fast-forwarded, so some details could not be recalled with the help of the Sage's Hat, and the events in the movie happened many years ago, which was of little help to him.
Canaan had also looked up information in the Blotted Bookstore before, and knew the location of the wizard's secret realm and how to enter it, but there were not too many records of the American wizarding world in the book.
"I knew I should have asked Tom and Snape Sr. before I came, but unfortunately the trip was too rushed. Canaan sighed.
He felt that he needed to be careful, especially since there had been an attack in the United States not long ago, and there was a dark wizard who had not been caught, and he himself was a small reputation, and if he was attacked here, it would be a real disaster.
It took Canaan two hours to get to the heart of New York City, where he found a bookstore and memorized a map of New York City.
Canaan found that there was still a lot of distance from his destination, and he estimated that he would not be able to return at noon, but fortunately, he had reported to his parents in advance, and it would not be worrying.
"This is it. Canaan came to a bronze statue of a woman with her arms on her knees and her eyes looking into the distance, behind which was a small pool of water.
He leaned in, and the statue immediately changed its position. Canaan looked at the people around him, and then he quickly walked through the wall, and the scenery around him changed.
A wide road appeared in front of Canaan, surrounded by towering European-style buildings, much more empty than the narrowness of Diagon Alley.
"It's spectacular. He looked around, there were many wizards in the streets, and there were many wizards who set up stalls and sell goods.
Canaan saw a large crowd of people not far away, seemingly selling some magical animals, and he curiously squeezed into the crowd, which is not seen in England.
"Is this a dodo?" he saw a large, bald bird with gray feathers and a duck-like appearance. Feathers are being groomed at this time. There are quite a few other magical beasts on the stall.
"This is the name of the No-Maj, the wizards generally call it the ball bird, this bird comes from Mauritius, don't look at its stupid appearance, it can teleport far away when it is in danger. A boy next to him explained.
Canaan looked over and saw that the boy was dressed in wizard's robes, about his age, and his brown unkempt hair was unusually conspicuous.
"My name is Rolf Scamander, I'm British, but I grew up in the United States. Seeing Canaan's gaze, the boy was the first to introduce himself.
"Oh hello Rove, I'm Canaan Blaine, and it's a pleasure to meet you. Canaan felt the surname familiar. He went on to say, "Scamander... Are you a relative of Newt Scamander?"
"Well, he's my grandfather, and I know you, you're the author of Marvel. Your books are great, and my grandfather loves your books too. Rove looked excited.
"Haha, thank you for the compliment, it looks like you have also inherited your grandfather's talent and are familiar with all kinds of magical beasts. ”
"Hehe, I'm not as good as my grandfather, I just like them and treat them as friends. Rove touched his head and smirked.
"By the way, Canaan, what are you doing here?"
"I came to visit my grandfather, who lives in the United States, so I stopped by here to buy some gifts for them. Canaan explained.
"Then I can take you around, I'm familiar with this place. ”
"Okay, then I'm honored, thank you Rove. He looked at the familiar boy and said with a smile.
"Everyone, everyone. Everyone also knows me Kavlot, so I won't introduce myself. Today I brought with me the ball bird, the toucan, the carbit pixie, and of course, the famous sniffer. The quantity is limited, so if you are interested, please buy it quickly" said the stall owner, who had a thick beard and a burly figure.
"He's an American, and he loves to hunt magical beasts for sale, and this is the fifth time I've seen him here. Rove whispered in Canaan's ear.
"Isn't there a regulation in the wizarding world to protect endangered magical animals?" Canaan wondered.
"That statute is not perfect, it only prohibits wizards from hunting related magical beasts, but it doesn't say that it is not allowed to sell, but my grandfather once wrote to Dumbledore to jointly apply for the improvement of this rule, but it was always rejected by the people in Congress. Rove sighed.
Canaan shook his head, he didn't have much to do. In the film, Hermione also works to improve the living conditions of the house-elves, but the results are not very good.
"Yes, sir, this Cubit elf belongs to you, and I hope you can take good care of him. The stall owner, Cavlot, took a Galleon and handed the caged elf to the buyer.
Canaan had read about this elf in the book, a gentle elf born in the black forests of Africa, with blue skin, suitable for pets.
"There's only one sniffer and dodo left, so let's seize the opportunity. Cavrot shouted.
"My grandfather used to have a sniffer and he was very smart. Rove looked at the young in the cage and sniffed, his tone very lost.
Canaan looked at the two gold galleons in his hand, his eyes reluctantly looked at the sniffer in the cage, and smiled slightly.
"Sir, this sniffer is for me, how many Galleons do you need?" asked Canaan.
"Oh, gracious little gentleman, you can take it with you for only 35 gold galleons, you know that the sniffing of a young child is not easy to catch. Cavrot rubbed his hands together and smiled heartily.
"Then I want it, for you. "Fortunately, Canaan brought a lot of gold gallons with him on this trip, and this sniff is not expensive for him.
"Wow, Canaan, you're rich. Rove looked at Canaan enviously, and then was attracted by the cute sniff in the cage, "Canaan, it's so cute, isn't it?"
"Do you like it?" asked Canaan.
"Of course, I've wanted to have it all the time, but unfortunately I didn't have enough money to buy a fraction of it. Rove was a little disappointed.
"Then I'll give you this sniffer as a gift for your first acquaintance. "For Canaan, a sniff is not expensive, and it is worth it to befriend Newt's grandson.
And this loyal boy is also cute and tight, and can also be used as a long-term partner.
"Really?" Rove looked delighted, then thought of something, and his expression changed, "No, you spent so much money to buy it, I can't take it." ”
"But, I'll need you to introduce me to this place later, and I'll need to pay you, won't you? And you don't want to treat me as a friend?"
"That's right, since that's the case, I'll take it. Thank you, Canaan. Rove looked at Canaan with sincere eyes, and he was very happy.
"Alright, let's take a good look around here. Canaan handed the cage to Rove.
"Okay, follow me. He grabbed Canaan and squeezed his way out of the crowd.
"This is a hotel, you can stay here at night, I stayed with my grandfather, I need 5 silver sike a night, and it is quite affordable. Rove led Canaan to a building that read "Harlosi's Inn."
They continued to walk, "This is a broomstick shop, there are various types of broomsticks in it, and I heard that there are flying carriages for sale inside, but the price is very expensive. Canaan looked at it with interest.
"This is a potion shop that sells all kinds of potions and potion materials. ”
"Potion shop, Rove, let's go in and have a look. Canaan thought that he was in dire need of a potion to help him calm his mind, and now that the meditation potion was becoming more and more resistant, and the meditation effect was getting worse and worse. It would be great if there were potions with the same effect here.
"Sir, do you sell potions that are similar to calming potions?" Canaan asked the shopkeeper, who was filled with rows of labeled ready-made potions, and there were quite a few customers, and business seemed to be doing well.
"The effect is similar to that of a calming potion... If I think about it, there don't seem to be too many of them. He pondered for a while, rummaged through the counter for a while, and finally said helplessly, "Sorry, little one, we may not have what you need here." ”
"Well, that bothers sir. Canaan wasn't too surprised, and turned to leave. After all, even Snape said he had never heard of a similar potion, and it was normal that there were no such potions.
"Little one, I thought you could ask Professor Barkieves of the Ilvermorny School, he provided most of the potions we have here, and I think he might be able to help you. The shopkeeper looked at Canaan's back and enthusiastically suggested.
"Yes, sir, I see, thank you. "Canaan had heard of Bakivis, a well-known potions master in the American wizarding world, just as famous as Snape. However, I am not familiar with the place where I live in the United States, and I can't contact my family.
"Uncle Barkives, I know him, he was good friends with my father, and he enrolled me in Ilvermorny two years later, but my grandfather wanted me to go to Hogwarts. Rove said to Canaan, and continued, "Canaan, if you want to ask Uncle Bakives, I think I can help." ”
"Well, I didn't expect Professor Barkieves to be your uncle. However, I think you should take your grandfather's words seriously, Hogwarts is a great school, and even Dumbledore, the greatest wizard in the wizarding world, is the headmaster. If you can come, I think you will gain a lot there. ”
Canaan didn't have much hope for Professor Barkives, but was interested in Rove's enrollment. He remembered that the movie did not mention Rove's enrollment at Hogwarts, presumably listening to his uncle and attending Ilvermorny School.
"And, I think I'll be there too. Canaan continued.
"Will you be at Hogwarts Canaan, too? Rove looked determined, and it was clear that he was very excited to be in school with Canaan.
"Haha, that school must be a lot more interesting. Canaan was looking forward to it.
Coming out of the potion shop, the two continued to walk down the street with a smile and a smile, and Rove continued to introduce the surrounding things.
"It's an alchemy shop that sells all sorts of interesting items, and my grandfather said he knew the greatest and longest-lived alchemist in the wizarding world, and saved the world with him, but I always thought he was bragging. ”
"This is a tailor's shop, and Madame Mars is the best tailor in America, and I bought several wizarding robes here, and they are of very good quality. ”
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