Chapter 70: For Hogwarts
"Mom and Dad, and Godfather, just send it here, I'm going to get in the car."
Hermione pushed her suitcase and told the Granger couple and Karn that she could have used the Traceless Extension Bag, but Keitel reminded her that it was best not to be a maverick, and that there would be elves to help with the suitcase when they arrived at Hogwarts, so Hermione took her suitcase.
However, some of her gear was replaced with the best ones, such as dragon skin gloves and crucibles, because she had a godfather with deep pockets.
"Godfather, I will pass on your letter to Professor Dumbledore, please rest assured."
Hermione said to Karn with her little head held high, she had studied with Keitel for a month, and she was not at all nervous about going to Hogwarts alone, and even looked forward to it; Because Keitel's evaluation to her was that in addition to some theoretical knowledge, she still needed to be familiar with it, and her heart was no worse than that of a second-year student.
"Then please, Hermione, I might go abroad in a while, and write to Phil and Isaac if I need help, or Kettel as well."
Karn told Hermione that the first-year matter could be solved by contacting the house-elves and Keitel, and Karn was convinced that Hermione would be their second master in his absence.
Keitel was also hired by Karn as a clerk, as his grocery store application had been approved by the Ministry of Magic and was still a few steps away from being fully open; Karn also bought an extra house in Diagon Alley as a storefront.
At present, he mainly recycles potions and magic materials, etc., and sells some potions made by Keitel, Karn also wants to collect some other valuable alchemy products, but without professional appraisers, it is easy to be cheated by some unscrupulous wizards.
In terms of potions and magic materials, there is Kettel who can check it, so I can rest assured for the time being; Karn wanted to discover the value of magical creatures through research, so quantity was a must, and Keitel's potion could be considered a consolation, and if no one bought it, Karn would take it back for his own use.
Now what he wanted most was the flesh and blood genes of the Phoenix, so Karn made a lot of preparations.
In order to make his chances of getting the Phoenix Flesh and Blood gene higher, Karn also went to some bookstores to inquire about Newt Scamander's address, Newt had written books, so the bookstore people must also know his whereabouts.
However, the bookstore did not tell Karnnut Scamander's whereabouts, but instead of giving up, he left a letter that he hoped they would pass on to Newt Scamander.
The letter contained another greeting, as well as a donation that Mr. Scamander hoped would be used for the protection of magical creatures, and at the end of the letter, he asked Newt Scamander how to obtain the Phoenix's flesh genes.
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After getting on the Hogwarts Express, Hermione found an unmanned box to sit in, and after a while, a little fat man knocked on the door and asked, Hermione was from a Muggle family, although Karn took care of him and enjoyed the life of an aristocracy, but he liked to help people while showing that his essence had not changed.
She just gave up her seat and welcomed Neville in.
During this period, when the two chatted and became acquainted, Neville became more and more admired by Hermione's knowledge, he was naturally timid, although he had courage in his heart, but he didn't show it much, so he longed for Hermione Granger to be a person who was good at expressing himself.
The more they talked, the happier they became, one liked to perform, and the other liked to watch others perform.
When Neville found out that his toad was missing, Hermione even offered to help find him, because Neville was a good listener and would applaud when she heard her talk about it, so Hermione was willing to help Neville.
The two of them went from workshop to workshop box to question, although it was not good to do so, but Hermione did a good job of politeness, and did not cause disgust to the people in the carriage; This is what she learned from her godfather, even if she wants to strangle the other person, she can laugh and strangle to death.
When she got to the next car, Hermione suddenly saw three students about her height gathered in front of a box, so she stepped forward and asked, "Excuse me, can you please excuse me, have you seen a toad, which is Neville Longbottom's pet." ”
"Neville, that Longbottom who doesn't look like a pure-blood family at all? It seems that he forgot his pet this time, will he forget the way home next time? ”
The pale first-year boy at the head said mockingly, and the two people next to him immediately laughed, and although Neville was a little angry when he heard it, his timid nature made him unable to make any resistance, so he could only bow his head silently.
"Why laugh at Neville? So you seem to be a pure-blood wizard who likes to laugh at others, let me tell you, even if this kind of thing is not in the wizarding world, it is a manifestation of impoliteness and culture. ”
Hermione was not afraid of the three people opposite, and raised her little head slightly and said to Draco Malfoy, but she had secretly clenched her magic wand in her sleeve, although she couldn't do what the godfather said to strike first, but if the other party had bad intentions, she could protect herself.
"Uneducated? Looks like you don't know the history of the pureblood family, you ignorant mudblood..."
Before Draco Malfoy's angry little face could finish his words, he saw the little girl opposite's eyes change, and quickly pulled out a wand and pointed it at him, shouting loudly
"Seal your tongue and lock your throat!"
A spell flashed, and Draco Malfoy suddenly found himself speechless.
"If you can't speak, it's best not to speak, from a pure-blood family..."Hermione said this, suddenly not knowing what the other party's name was, but Harry Potter in the box reminded him very cleverly when he saw it
"Draco Malfoy."
Hermione continued with Harry Potter's words: "Malfoy-san from a pure-blood family! ”
Draco found himself unable to say a word, and hurriedly turned to Braque and Goyle for help, but they had no choice but to drag Malfoy back to their carriage.
"Looks like we can't find your toad here, Neville, let's go ask elsewhere."
Hermione was in a bad mood, and although she had heard from the Godfather early on about purebloods' disdain for Muggle-born wizards, it was the first time she had encountered it; With Ron Weasley and Harry Potter nodding, Hermione and Neville left, but they searched almost the entire carriage without finding Neville's toad.
It wasn't until he got out of the car and boarded the boat to Hogwarts Castle that Neville found his toad after being alerted by Hagrid.
Hermione's mood was slightly better when she saw Neville find her toad, but her mood turned soured when she saw Draco, who was also in first year.
But now, Hermione was more concerned about handing over the letter to Professor Dumbledore, because Godfather Karn was running out of time in London, so Hermione wanted to help the godfather get this done as soon as possible.
When it came time for class the next day, Hermione Granger found an opportunity after class because of her outstanding performance; She handed the letter to Professor McGonagall and explained the situation to her, and after receiving Professor McGonagall's assurance, Hermione had a large stone in her mind and she could concentrate on her studies.
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"Dumbledore, I think you can take a look at this letter, a student's godfather forwarded it to you through me, and he doesn't seem to know your address."
Professor McGonagall went to the Headmaster's office and spoke to Dumbledore, placing the letter on the table.
"The godfather of the students? I... I probably know who this gentleman is. ”
When Dumbledore saw the name on the letter, he slowly opened it, but his eyes widened slightly when he saw the contents of the letter.
"Professor McGonagall, do you want to take a look? This Mr. Pent seems to have met you, and he has sent letters to Newt..."
"Mr. Pente?"
Professor McGonagall took the letter from Dumbledore, but she was also a little surprised when she saw its contents, and she held her glasses, "No wonder Scamander, I remembered, I thought he was Granger's family, but yesterday I learned that this Mr. Pentt seems to be a squib." ”
"So, Dumbledore, what is your opinion? Only you can decide this, after all..."
He was the master of the Phoenix, and Dumbledore wanted to give him some advice, which Professor McGonagall would never say.
"Yes, only I can make decisions, although Fujige supports me, but I can feel his fear of me, I am not Tom..."
Dumbledore touched Fawkes's feather, and after a while, it took a long time for Professor McGonagall to leave before making a decision
"It's going to make Hogwarts better, doesn't it, Fawkes!"