Chapter 7 Shopping and Chance Encounters
Women are always duplicitous!
Watching Pansy hug a little black puppy, Daphany secretly slandered. But then again, it seems that Hogwarts really hasn't seen any students who have dogs, why? Is it because of the shedding? Did Hogwarts say that dogs are not allowed?
The three of them took a big turn around Diagon Alley. Diagon Alley is certainly not just a shopping area for students, but a shopping street across the UK. A lot of magical goods are sold here. If you have a lot of money, it's a lot to do here. And apparently Daphany is the kind of person who has a lot of money. So both Daphne and Pansy had a great time, but they suffered Draco and became the little brother of the two little women.
"Don't go shopping, don't go shopping, you can't go shopping anymore!" Walking out of a store, Dracoray couldn't lift his feet and refused to get up from a chair on the side of the road.
Daphany looked at the size of the tote bag that could completely bury the villain, and was a little embarrassed. And it's a bit expensive today. Even if you don't count the four broomsticks, it cost hundreds of gold Galleons.
"Okay, okay, if you don't buy it, you won't buy it!" Daphany smiled and said, "Find a place to eat, rest for a while, and we'll go buy books in the afternoon!" ”
Diagon Alley cafes, cold drink shops, candy shops and even bars are numerous, but there are none. It can't be helped, magicians are very good at cooking and very bad at cooking. They are said to be very good at cooking because most magicians can cook ingredients with a single spell. They say they're not good at it, because they can only cook food.
There are not many magicians who are good at cooking in the wizarding world, and even fewer in the United Kingdom. On the contrary, it is the house-elves in the wealthy families who often learn cooking skills at the request of their owners to make good dishes.
Draco's house had two house-elves before, one was Dobby, who was a low-level house-elf. Mainly responsible for cleaning the house and some clutter, he has been executed for betrayal. The other is Penny, who is the chef at home, and cooks French and Italian food, which are quite authentic. Penny certainly didn't have as much of a life at the Malfoy house as Crystal at Lestrancy Manor, but it was much better than Dobby. After Draco found two new elves and began to learn how Daphany's family used elves, Penny's treatment was greatly improved.
But compared to Penny, Jingjing is even more powerful! Jingjing is not only proficient in French, Italian and Turkish cuisine, but even studied Chinese cuisine. The original Peking duck, sauce elbow, and boiled fish made Draco and Pansy willing to go to Lestranzie Manor now when they have nothing to do. Daphine reckoned that the little wizards loved to go to their homes so much, and in addition to freedom, the temptation of good food also contributed to it.
Jingjing now spends most of her energy on the Potions Factory, and most of the rest of the manor is left to Meru and Ruka. However, she has been in charge of cooking most of the time. Even according to Daphany's identification, Meilu actually has 90% of her cooking skills.
Because wizards are not good at cooking, and there are no house-elves in most restaurants—no pokemon contracts can be signed without a manor or castle. So the wizard opened a restaurant, and the taste of the dishes was really not good. Especially compared with the wealthy manor with elf services, it is not comparable at all. Therefore, there are no restaurants on Diagon Alley.
However, although there are no restaurants, there is still a place to eat. That's the Leaky Cauldron Bar.
The Broken Cauldron Bar is said to be a bar, but it is actually a collection of bars, restaurants, and accommodation. Except for the fact that the facilities look average, it is basically a comprehensive hotel in the UK. Presumably the owner came from an old family, so the Leaky Cauldron is the only shop in the UK that has a house-elf service. House-elves will be responsible for cooking food and cleaning the room. However, the scope of the cleanup does not include bars. This is because the bar area of the Leaky Cauldron is working overnight, and house-elves usually don't show up in front of people.
None of the three of Daphany could use apparitions, and the house-elves didn't follow them. In addition, Daphany doesn't like to use Floo powder, so the three of them decide to have lunch at the Leaky Cauldron Bar.
In fact, if Daphany summons, Jingjing will be able to arrive soon. It doesn't take much time. However, Daphany was interested in going to the Cauldron to eat, as she knew that Harry was at the Cauldron at this time.
Last night, Daphany received a letter from Harry, telling her that he had arrived in Diagon Alley and was staying at the Leaky Cauldron. And also told her about the knight bus in a new way.
Daphany had never been on a knight's bus, and Harry was a little tempted by what Harry said. I wonder if I can sit down and try it when I have the chance, such as when I go back next time?
Draco and Pansy didn't know what Daphany was thinking, but both of them were Daphne's little tails, and she usually did whatever Daphany said, and this time was no exception.
Diagon Alley is not visible on the streets, but when you enter the bar, you can see Blake's wanted portrait plastered everywhere.
Unkempt Blake growls at you, but it's good that the picture moves but doesn't make a sound, otherwise the room would have been noisy. Well, the room was actually already noisy, or should it be even louder.
The food in the Broken Cauldron Bar is also the average of the wealthy families of the Rotten Country. I can't talk about it too much, but even if I have a mouth like Daphany, I feel that I can still eat it.
The three of them ordered something at random and ate casually. I didn't take two bites before I saw a smirk from the Harry Potter Bar with a bunch of things on his face. 89 Literature Network
"Hey, Scarhead!" Draco saw Harry as well, and greeted him with his most customary name.
"Huh, Draco? And Daphany? Harry heard Draco call him, and naturally saw the three of Daphine, and hurriedly walked over. By the way, I also said hello to Pansy. You're welcome, sitting at the table with a very happy expression. As for Draco calling him Scarhead, Harry said he was used to it.
"I've heard you're here," said Daphany with a smile, "How's it going, is it fun to blow up balloons?" ”
Harry was a little embarrassed and blew his aunt into balloons, if it weren't for the Ministry of Magic's failure to pursue it, he would have to go to the wizard's court. Although it doesn't get into Azkaban, there is always some trouble.
Draco and Pansy looked confused, unaware of what a balloon was. Draco was so curious that he would ask after him. Daphany had no intention of covering up Harry's shame, so she smiled and briefly explained the matter.
"Well done, Scarhead!" Draco laughed and patted Harry on the shoulder.
Draco didn't exercise a lot this holiday, and even went to the base of the crossbow team to train with him for a few days, and his figure was a little burlier again. And Harry was still so thin. Draco's slap almost didn't slap Harry under the table.
Daphine tilted her head, in the original book, Ron physically PK with Draco at every turn, and it was usually Ron who took advantage. But now if Ron wants to play this set again, it is estimated that he will be beaten up.
"You tap." Harry rubbed his aching shoulder from being slapped by Draco before asking, "Why are you three here?" Are you here to buy something for the new semester? ”
"That's right," Dafanie said with a smile, "I've almost bought it, and I'm just short of a book." ”
"Books...... Harry smacked his mouth, and then laughed, "I remember, you all seem to have applied for the Magical Beasts Protection class, right?" ”
"That's right," Draco replied, swallowing the contents of his mouth, "all three of us have the same curriculum, Magical Beast Conservation and Ancient Runifin Studies. ”
"Ancient Runiwen, I've heard it's difficult......" Harry scratched his head, he had asked Daphany when he was choosing a class last semester. Daphany said she would take both courses. Later, Daphine went back on vacation for Easter. Harry and Ron eventually discussed the final course selection decision.
At that time, Ron said that his brothers in the family had mentioned that the ancient rune was the most difficult of all the courses. Even Percy, an honor student, scratches his scalp every day because of this, and he has a lot of homework. Ron said he would never choose this, and Harry thought about the homework that was supposed to be written until midnight, and immediately agreed.
And Ron also said that according to his brother at home, the prophecy class was the easiest to mix credits, and the homework was easy to complete, so the two scumbags chose the prophecy class together. As for the Magical Beast Protective Shell, the two of them learned from Daphine, and in their opinion, Daphine's choice must be excellent, if it weren't for everyone saying that ancient Runiwen was too difficult, they wanted to choose the same as Daphany.
Harry only had these things on his mind for a moment, and then he didn't care, and continued, "Well, I also went to the Blotted Bookstore yesterday to buy books, and there is a very strange book that seems to have become our textbook. ”
"Strange books?" Draco's curiosity came up again, pulling out his shopping list. Everything else on it was ticked behind, except for the back of the books, which were still empty. Draco looked at it, most of them were normal regular textbooks, they had already been used in the first and second grades, and the only ones used at this time were the higher grades. There is only one book with the name of the book - "The Monster Book of the Monsters".
"This monster book?" Draco asked, pointing to the list.
"Yes, that's it!" Harry nodded, sneering. He was a little embarrassed, he almost got bitten by the book.
The corners of Dafanie's mouth were slightly hooked, she knew the urine nature of this book. It is said that the manager of the Blotted Bookstore has positioned this book as a book that will never be stored in the future, and its notoriety even surpasses that of "The Invisible Book of Invisibility", which once caused continuous reports in the Daily Prophet - it is a book that will be completely invisible as long as it is closed. Once you forget where to put it, you'll never find it in your life.
"Is there anything special about this book?" Draco wondered.
"That's really...... Very special......" Harry grinned.