The next day.

Merlin spent the night studying spells in the room upstairs of the Leaky Cauldron, slowly trying to control his wand.

Successfully managed to cast the wand without damaging the wand itself, while also teaching himself a lot of basic spells.

But for some reason, the effects are always weird, and no matter what kind of magic it is, there is a certain chance that it will turn into explosive magic.

Merlin guessed that it might be that the magic of the Harry Potter world requires different skills, or that the pronunciation of magic spells also has specific requirements.

Compared with Norland's spells, it is too cumbersome, and Norland's spells only need to be released by using mental power to build a spell circle for casting, which is simple and straightforward.

"No, no, that person is ......"

Harry...... Potter"

"That's it, Harry Potter!"

"That boy who didn't die!"

Suddenly, there was a noise, interrupting Merlin's thoughts.

"Harry Potter is here to buy something, it's time to get ready to mingle."

Merlin faintly heard someone shouting Harry Potter and quickly packed up his things and went down to take a look.

Along the way, there are several times more people drinking and playing downstairs than yesterday.

There were also several phonographs playing music, and Boss Tom looked younger, wiping his glass while listening to others discuss Harry Potter.

As Hagrid greeted Professor Quirrell with Harry, Merlin had an idea for something funny.

Silently took out the snake charm to stealth, then walked behind Professor Quirrell, canceled the invisibility, and slowly approached.

"Ha, Professor, what a coincidence."

Merlin got close enough, took the stick out of his pocket, tapped it lightly on Professor Quirrell's head, and quickly put it away in greeting.

"Ah, bastard...... Ah, Merlin, it's you. ”

Professor Quirrell was startled and quickly covered his bandana, Merlin didn't hit it hard, he didn't feel the pain.

"Who is this??"

The tall and stout Hagrid looked at Merlin who suddenly appeared, and suddenly knocked Professor Quirrell with a stick, but the professor was not angry and asked with some confusion.

"His name is Merlin, and he's my assistant, a wizard from the East."

Professor Quirrell straightened his turban, and after making sure it was okay, he explained to Merlin by the way.

He listened to his master's orders last night and went to Gringotts to try to steal the Philosopher's Stone, and was almost discovered.

But I don't know if it was because of Merlin's ritual that increased his luck, and he escaped.

So he wasn't angry that Merlin hit him right now, and it didn't hurt very much anyway.

Of course, it would be better if Merlin could knock on other places, always knocking on the head, it would wake up the owner.

"Merlin is also my guest of honor."

Tom, the owner who was watching the play next to him, also helped Merlin introduce him by the way.

Seeing that both acquaintances knew Merlin, Hagrid dispelled his vigilance against Merlin.

"Hey, Harry, you see, this is Professor Quirrell's assistant, I think you should know it too.

Merlin, this is Harry, Harry Potter. ”

Hagrid leaned over and bowed his head to introduce Merlin to a young boy next to him.

"Hello, nice to meet you."

Harry, who was so sleek and sleek, stretched out his hand to shake Merlin's hand, and the corners of his mouth seemed to be smiling.

Apparently he had seen Merlin come up and knock Professor Quirrell and was shocked, and thought it was funny.

"Hello Harry, that was the custom of my hometown, and it was a respectful etiquette.

Harry, would you like to give it a try? It can increase good luck. ”

Merlin shook his hand and explained to him with a kind smile about his behavior, suggesting that it would increase his good fortune and encouraging Harry to try.

Harry expressed fear, and squeezed Hagrid's large hand again.

"Haha, just kidding, that ritual is not so casual to do, it has to be done by someone I respect."

When Quirrell heard Merlin say this, he instantly felt a little more fond of Merlin in his heart, and sure enough, only he could enjoy Merlin's respect, and his heart was happy for a while.

"Alright, it's time to go, there's a lot to buy."

Hagrid patted Harry on the shoulder, smiled innocently, and said goodbye to them.

"Ahem, Professor Hagrid, may I call you that, I admire your knowledge of Fantastic Beasts.

I am very eager to learn this knowledge from you, can I discuss it with you when I have time? ”

At this time, Merlin stopped Hagrid, he really longed for magical beasts, but he didn't have much energy to raise them.

Merlin plans to mingle with Hagrid and have a chance to poach him to be Merlin's Magical Beast Keeper.

The more Quirrell listened to it, the more wrong it became, how could these words be so familiar, it always felt like Merlin had told him yesterday.

But the thought that Merlin's ritual of showing respect had been used only to him alone relieved him.

It's normal for a person to like two or three subjects, Merlin is normal, well, normal.

"Oh, yes, you can come to the hunting grounds at Hogwarts when school starts, and I can take you to study with me.

But now I'm going to bring Harry with me to buy something for school, so I'm out of company. ”

Hagrid was surprised that there weren't many people who liked Fantastic Beasts in this era, and he didn't expect anyone to know him.

If he hadn't been on a mission, he would have wanted to see Fantastic Beasts.

Somewhat happily shook Merlin's hand, told Merlin to look for him again at the school, and left with Harry.

"Ahem, Professor Quirrell, let's talk at Hogwarts, I'm a little ahead of schedule."

Merlin briefly explained to Professor Quirrell, and without waiting for him to reply, he chased after Hagrid and Harry and walked with them.

"Merlin ......"

The more Quirrell thought about it, the more he felt that something was wrong, as if he had been taken advantage of.

But Merlin was polite, his expression was sincere, and it didn't seem like a fake, and the ritual was only used on him......

Looking at Merlin, who was so enthusiastic about Hagrid, he was a little lost, as if he had been robbed of the treasure of love.

He sighed softly and turned to leave the Leaky Cauldron, the master's mission was not completed, and he had to think of another way to complete it.

"Professor Hagrid, do you mind if I come with you?

I'm also going to take the Hogwarts train, but I don't know where the platform is for the nines and three-quarters. ”

Merlin walked up to Harry and accosted Hagrid, it was too much trouble for him to find the station by himself, so it was better to follow Harry and get acquainted with him.

Add a little proficiency to facilitate the plot and do things.

"Yes, but I'll have to wait a little while and I'll take you to the station when Harry finishes shopping, and you can take care of Harry for me."

Hagrid has a crush on Merlin, not only is he handsome and polite, but he also loves magical beasts as much as he does.

And he didn't feel any malice in him, so he simply agreed with the idea of Merlin following him.

Although he is only Professor Quirrell's assistant now, he will now be considered a Hogwarts person.

"Harry, take care of me."

……

To be continued.