Chapter 326: Hogwarts Companions

John Ronald Riel Tolkien, pen name J.R.R. Tolkien, was a well-known writer and linguist, poet, and university professor. Pen | fun | pavilion www. biquge。 🔥 He is known for his literary works such as The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Elven Diamond.

Just for a moment, Zhao Mai really had the feeling of time and space disorder. By the time he was born, Tolkien had died. Zhao Mai had read Tolkien's works as a teenager and seen films adapted from his works, and now he had to face him personally. Zhao Mai was extremely excited in his heart, and despite his efforts to suppress it, his fingers still trembled a little.

Grindelwald's attention has always been on Zhao Mai, especially on the movements of his hands, which are instruments for casting spells, and magic can only be written through the fingers. That slight shake made him catch it keenly. I don't know what this action represents, but Grindelwald believes he can figure it out.

Tolkien was an emaciated young man with the fortitude of a soldier and the sensibility of a poet, which made him move with simplicity and toughness, but there was always a trace of sorrow in his eyes. "Apologies again, I'm late. The place you chose was too close to the front line, and if I didn't happen to know the commander, I would probably have been detained. ”

"We should be the ones who say we're sorry. Grindelwald said on behalf of the group, "Because of the foolish insistence of some wizards, we can't use magic to get to England, and we may even be deported as soon as we enter the country, so we have to let you come here." But we believe that it is very necessary. ”

Tolkien nodded: "This damn war is actually entering its fourth year, and if I can help put an end to it, of course I am willing to do my part!"

It turned out that it was 1918, and Zhao Mai finally knew this information. This is the year that the First World War will end, and this so-called "war that ends all wars" will eventually bring untold suffering and the Second World War. Zhao Mai suddenly had a thought, which lingered after it appeared: if Middle-earth (the world of the Lord of the Rings) existed, then how did Tolkien write the novel? What inspired him, what was the process, and was there a chicken or an egg?

If you can figure out this problem, it will definitely be very helpful for you to choose how to cross in the future.

Tolkien moved the satchel behind him to his chest and pulled out a stack of papers. "Here are all the records I can find, mostly in Old English, and some in Germanic languages. I'm not sure if I'm translating it correctly, after all, some of them might be spells, and I can't tell the difference. ”

Grindelwald stepped forward quickly and took the manuscript from Tolkien's hands with both hands: "Thank you very much. I have always believed that looking back at history is useful for us to understand the present and look forward to the future. Come, please be seated. Now that you're all here, I'll give you a formal introduction. ”

The brown-haired young Ruggiero Espisito is from Italy, and three other youths are native French, one of whom is Henri Abel Legov, the current owner of Blackberry Estate. He appeared rather composed, remaining silent the entire time, as if he was not prepared to say anything. The wizards just nodded their heads and stroked their chests in acknowledgment, and when Zhao stretched out his hand to Tolkien, Tolkien was visibly stunned.

He held Zhao Mai's hand and asked in a puzzled tone, "Aren't you a wizard?"

"Oh, no. Zhao Mai shook his hand vigorously: "I'm just a traveler passing by by car." Just now, Mr. Grindelwald wanted to introduce me to the School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. ”

"The car outside is yours?" After receiving a definite answer, Tolkien's eyes suddenly burst into a burst of brilliance: "Your car is so beautiful! Can you tell me what the text on it means? It should be Chinese, right?"

"It's Chinese, indeed. Zhao Mai tried his best to remain calm, and said with a smile: "Ancient words have ancient powers, so I like to arrange some such words around. As Grindelwald said, we should look to the future by looking at the past. ”

"I thought you Chinese were stubborn barbarians, but today my impression has finally changed. Daniel Conrad crossed Erlang's legs and said nonchalantly, "But you are still too short of wise men. But now that you've joined the Entente, you might as well learn more from us. ”

"Magic, learn magic. Grindelwald immediately said, "Magic can increase knowledge and wisdom, and it can help your country, and it can help all of humanity! I think Tolkien had a particular experience. As far as I know, you took part in the Battle of the Somme?

Tolkien nodded, and then fell into a deep memory: "Somme...... I can only think of one word to describe what happened there: hell. How could life have been sacrificed to such an extent, measured in inches? If it weren't for my wounds and trench fever, I would have become an inch with my friends. ”

"Yes, an illness ended Tolkien's war, and thus saved our friend, who was fortunate enough to return to England. I propose, for the health of a friend, a drink. Grindelwald waved his wand, placed glasses in front of everyone, and then flew over with trays of various wine bottles, and stopped in front of everyone in turn. Zhao Mai followed Tolkien to choose Scotch whisky, tasted it and put it down.

"The stupidity of this war is that it is not for the progress of mankind, but only the product of greed and arrogance, which will only result in greater and greater sacrifices. We need to stay awake and act to end this catastrophe. Grindelwald said to Tolkien, "I am very grateful for your help and support for us, and these manuscripts will certainly work." I've got a letter of recommendation ready, and the doors of Hogwarts open to you. ”

"Oh, you're going to Hogwarts?" Zhao Mai rolled his eyes: "Then I choose to go there too." I've never been to the UK, but now at least there's a guide, isn't it?"

"I live in England, but I haven't been to Hogwarts, so I don't think I can help you much. Tolkien said, "Are you going to learn magic?

"Magic is a treasure for all mankind, why can't the Oriental blood? and the search for wizarding spells also shows this, Mike has the potential to be a wizard. Grindelwald was always the focus of conversation, saying, "Muggles have turned this war into a world war, China got involved this year, and we met Mike Dragon's Roar, I think that's fate!

Everyone raised their glasses, and so did Zhao Mai, but he complained wildly in his heart. The last thing he needs now is to do something big. There were eight detached beings on Earth, and Zhao Mai didn't want to attract their attention at all. The old man was assuring him that no one would pay attention to him, but Zhao Mai didn't want to get close to the minefield even the slightest!

He could not return home, Europe was in shambles, war was still the main theme in the year, and the colonies of the world were either at war or about to fight. So there are not many choices in front of Zhao Mai: either go to the wizarding world, such as Hogwarts, or cross the Atlantic to the United States to avoid war.

Well, Zhao Mai admits that compared to Hogwarts, the attraction of the United States to him is zero. (To be continued.) )