Chapter XVII: The Owl Postman

On July 30, 1991, at 121 Baker Street, Seamus and his family sat in the living room, waiting for the arrival of the owl postman, because Daisy and Lupin both said that they had received their Hogwarts acceptance letter on July 30, so the owl postman would have sent his acceptance letter today.

It's been a full year since he studied magic, and he's finally old enough to enter Hogworth. This year, he was not only learning magic, but in order to hide the eyes and ears of outsiders, his grades in school also continued to improve until he was stable in first place. It brought him a lot of honors, but they didn't care about it, because he was destined to go to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

"Seamus, you've already received a lot of notices, should you consider picking a school, these schools are still very good. Jack deliberately teased him.

"Don't do that, you know, Hogwarts is the best school in the world. Daisy stopped Jack.

Seamus sits on the couch, holding a copy of the wizarding novel "Travels with Ghouls" by Gilderoy Lockhart, the liar who only forgets curses. However, Seamus did not debunk his ideas, but watched them with relish, and I have to say that Lockhart's writing skills are quite good, otherwise these works would not have swept the British wizarding world.

"As much as I don't like that peacock-like guy, I do have to admit that he's a powerful wizard and there are a lot of things I can't do, especially how he made a ghoul go vegetarian and I can't imagine how to do it. Lupin said.

For a year, Lupin had been teaching him magic, and as he progressed faster and faster, he changed books in his hand. The first three years of Hogwarts were mostly completed in Charms, Transfiguration, and Defence Against the Dark Arts. It's just that Lupin can't make his school life too boring, and the other courses are not taught to him. He and Lupin also saw a lot of magical beasts in the name of extracurricular practice.

He didn't see Boggart because he didn't find him, but Lupin taught him the spell to deal with Boggart. Seamus is also very proficient in practice, but unfortunately it is empty of dragon slaying techniques and does not play any role. In fact, he also really wanted to see Boggart, and wanted to know what he feared the most in his heart, maybe the identity of the traverser was exposed, or Voldemort, but he himself didn't know, a person may never be able to fully understand himself.

They had a great time with each other this year, and Lupin's birthday this year happened to be outside the full moon, and the family celebrated his 31st birthday. Although Lupin was still in his weak stage at the time, and his face was a little pale, he could still see that he was very happy. As time passes, Seamus is going to Hogwarts, and Lupin is about to lose his tutoring job.

"Remus, what are you going to do when I get to Hogwarts?" Seamus put down the book in his hand and asked him about his future plans.

Lupin also had some emotion when he heard it, after all, this year may be the most stable time in his life, "Who knows, it may still be drifting around." ”

Seamus thought to himself, since I have changed your life, how can I let you continue to wander in the past, a good person to the end, and send the Buddha to the West.

"If you don't have anything to do, I can hire you for a while. Not to be my tutor, but to go to all the wizarding academies in the world, or wizard gathering places, to see the humanity and magic there. Seamus thought about it for a moment and said what had been buried in his heart for a long time.

"Isn't this a publicly-funded tour, why not. Lupin seemed very happy, although he didn't worry about life with his ability, but what he lacked most was a goal. His biggest enemy is not the fifteenth moon, but is forever immersed in his own world, not to communicate deeply with others.

"So what do you need me to do to bring back the magic over there?" Lupin asked about his job.

"Yes, your task is to translate and record what you see and hear on the road, all kinds of rumors, different kinds of magic, and different cultural scenery. Seamus grabbed "Travelling with Ghouls" on the coffee table, "Just like him, I'll pick a part for you to publish." ”

"I don't have as much writing as he does, and the words I write are not moving at all. Lupin shook his head and sighed.

"It's okay, I'll find someone to help you polish it, so it's decided, and we will meet in this place every summer vacation. Seamus is also very happy, if this thing is done well, Lupin's life will be completely changed, "I have covered all the cost of travel, so I will treat it as if you are traveling for me, because I really can't see the world." ”

"Okay, when the Hogwarts notice arrives and takes you to Diagon Alley to buy the school supplies you need, I'll be ready to go, and this last month, you can rest at home, which can be regarded as a rare long vacation. Lupin was aroused by Seamus's words and had the motivation to keep going.

Regarding the question of money, neither of them cared, because in the past year, they had earned a lot of start-up capital by trading with goblins. Under the guidance of Seamus's foresight, Jack's company opened one after another, investing in movies, real estate, and many other things. Some of them don't see anything at the moment, but some of them have made a lot of money from their investments.

"Seamus, the owl is coming. Daisy heard a knock on the window and turned around to see a white owl pewing at the window, with a letter in its mouth.

Seamus hurriedly opened the window and let the owl fly in, it landed on the coffee table, Seamus took the letter from its mouth, grabbed a handful of melon seeds and prepared to feed it, but Daisy had already brought her own high-grade owl food, attracting all its attention.

Looking at the owl who ignored him, Seamus could only look at the letter in his hand, the envelope was made of heavy parchment, the address was written in emerald green ink, and there were no stamps on it, after all, owls did not necessarily know stamps.

Seamus turned the letter over, the whole envelope had some thickness, a shield heraldic style of fire paint seal sealed the envelope, inside the shield was a lion, a badger, an eagle and a snake around a capital letter 'H', this is the Hogwarts school crest, this letter is a person can only receive an admission letter once in a lifetime.

When the envelope was opened, there were two pieces of parchment inside, which read,

Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry: Albus Dumbledore (President of the International Confederation of Magic, President of the Wizarding Guild, First Class Wizard of the Order of Merlin)

Dear Mr. Finigan,

We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Enclosed is a list of the required books and equipment. Semester is scheduled to begin on September 1. We will wait for your owl to hear back from you by July 31.

Vice-Principal (female) Minerva McGonagall is hereby up

Finally, a year after coming to this world, Seamus waited for what he was destined for, and from now on, he was going to officially enter the magic school that countless people dreamed of.

"Seamus, congratulations, on getting into the best school, Hogwarts. Jack didn't tease him anymore and offered his heartfelt blessings.

"Yes, although we have known for a long time that you will definitely enter Hogwarts, congratulations. Daisy was happy for him, too.

"Write back to Hogwarts, though the owl seems to be more than willing to stay here. Lupin reminded Seamus to reply quickly.

Seamus looked at the owl standing on the coffee table eating happily, quickly took out a piece of parchment, put Lockhart's book on his lap, and wrote a reply.

Dear Mr. Dumbledore,

I have received a letter from the owl and am very happy to attend Hogwarts, wishing you good health and all the best.

Loyal Seamus Finigan

When he was done, he put the note in the envelope he had prepared, ready for the owl to pick up, but the owl would not stop. Seamus had no choice but to coax it in a good voice, saying that he would bring two bags of owl food to it when school started.

Hearing this, the owl reluctantly stopped, picked up the envelope in Seamus's hand, and flew out the window.

"Alright, go to Diagon Alley now to buy the things you need to start school, you need us to accompany you. Daisy cleaned up the coffee table that had just been messed up by the owl.

"Knock knock" Before Seamus could answer, there was another knock on the door, and they quickly put away the magic-related things, and Seamus ran to open the door. Standing outside was the little fat man next door, Wells, who had grown taller than before, and of course, fatter than before, a year later.

"Seamo, my mom asked me to ask you which school you were going to, and she said that my grades would have improved thanks to your tutoring over the past year, and she wanted me to go to the same school as you. Seamus walked in with the little fat man.

Seamus and Daisy looked at each other and decided to say the nonsense they had made up a long time ago, "I'm going to a school in the United States, and I have a relative who really wants me to go there, so I may not be able to be classmates with you anymore, but I'll be back during the summer vacation." ”

"Ah, then it can't be helped, if I were in England, my mother would definitely find a way to let me go to the same school as you. Then I'll go back first, and I wish you a happy time over there. Wells ran back with a fat body shaking.

In fact, Seamus felt that his tutoring might not have much effect, and the main reason should be that Mrs. Wigg saw her grades rise like a rocket, enrolled the little fat man in a bunch of cram schools, and also accompanied him to cram schools, causing his grades to have to rise.

"I don't need you to accompany me, after all, I am already familiar with it, and I have Lupin with me, so you can go and play with confidence." Seamus replied to Daisy's question.

"Well, I don't have anything to do with your dad today, so we'll go out to spend the long-lost world of two, see you in the evening. Daisy pulled Jack and went out before they did.

"Let's go too!" Seamus beckoned Lupin to Diagon Alley.