Chapter 9: The Hogwarts Express
In the wizarding world of British Wizardry, the first of September is a very important day, especially for wizards over the age of eleven, but who have not yet graduated.
On this day, Hogwarts opened.
The little wizard, who had just turned eleven, looked forward to it day and night, hoping that this day would come soon.
But twelve to seventeen-year-old wizards don't necessarily think so, because the start of school means the end of a happy summer vacation, and they have to face the homework that has been forgotten for a summer.
This is not good news.
Nowhere is this more evident than in the case of the Kyle and Weasley twins.
In the open space in front of the Burrow, Kyle was excited, while Fred and George, who were behind him, were nervous, and would occasionally get together and whisper as if they were going to Hogwarts for the first time.
Yes, Kyle is here too.
Originally, Chris had planned to take his apparition directly to him, but just before leaving, he happened to meet Mrs. Weasley, who came to knock on the door.
Mrs. Weasley seemed to have guessed that he was going to do this, and the first thing she said when she saw Chris was that there were too many Muggles at King's Cross, and it would be easy to be seen with apparition, it was too unsafe, and Kyle had to go with them anyway.
Chris wanted to say something more, but seeing Mrs. Weasley's resolute attitude, he could only swallow those words back and nodded in agreement.
Kyle, who was on the side, rubbed his forehead a little helplessly.
He was tempted to tell Mrs. Weasley that in Muggle eyes, nine people getting out of a Ford was much more terrifying than suddenly having two more people in front of him.
After all, there is no Ganges, and the Ford is not a god car with a diamond-shaped sign, so you can sit as much as you want.
But it's a pity that he was only eleven years old, and he was ignored directly.
Just as she was thinking about it, Mrs. Weasley suddenly approached Kyle and asked with concern, "Honey, are you packing up?" ”
"Of course." Kyle, who came back to his senses, kicked a large box next to his feet and said, "I deliberately checked three times before going out, and there is no shortage of anything." ”
"That's good." Mrs. Weasley smiled and nodded.
As he spoke, Mr. Weasley also stopped in front of everyone in a vintage-looking car.
This was their means of transportation, a nine-handed Ford that he had found out of nowhere, but Mr. Weasley liked it very much, and he was very dear.
"What are you waiting for, get in the car."
At Mr. Weasley's urging, Chris was the first to get into the car.
After seeing this scene, Kyle also knew that it was too late for him to say anything, so he had no choice but to follow, and then the Weasleys.
The inside of the car was cast a traceless expansion spell, and even if there were nine people seated and a lot of luggage, it didn't feel crowded at all.
Mr. Weasley's skills are good, Kyle doesn't feel any noticeable bumps along the way, and he doesn't brake hard or start with three nods, much better than a certain bus.
At about ten o'clock, they arrived at King's Cross station on time.
Thankfully, Kyle's prediction didn't happen, or the people around him didn't care about a beat-up old Ford at all, and the group made it to a pillar between platforms 9 and 10.
Once here, you basically don't have to worry about being discovered by Muggles.
There is a Muggle expulsion spell nearby, and ordinary people will subconsciously ignore everything that happens here, even if there are occasional special circumstances, the nearby members of the Ministry of Magic will deal with it as soon as possible, and it is very safe.
The crowd skillfully lined up and passed through the pillars in front of them under the command of Mrs. Weasley to the famous platform 93/4.
It's a lot more lively here than outside.
A crimson steam train is parked next to the platform, with a sign that reads: Hogwarts Express.
"Looks like I'm not late." A gentle voice came from behind Kyle.
Hearing the familiar voice, Kyle jerked his head back and saw Diana looking at him with a smile.
"Mom?" Kyle was pleasantly surprised, "Didn't you have a mission before......"
"Of course it's done." Diana crouched down and straightened Kyle's clothes, "Today is your first time in school, and I don't want to miss such an important day." ”
"That's good." Kyle is also happy.
It would be a shame if Chris was the only one to take him to Hogwarts.
Diana spoke a few more words to Kyle, and didn't put him on the train until it was about to leave, and finally instructed, "I think Chris should have told you about the general situation of Hogwarts, so I won't repeat it, but there is one thing I think he didn't say." ”
Diana looked at Kyle with her deep blue eyes and said seriously, "Honey, your father and I have been graduating for a long time, and we don't want to reminisce about our original college life, so please don't let us receive any letters from any professors, including Dumbledore, okay?" ”
"Don't worry, Mom." Kyle smiled, "I won't break the school rules, there's no reason for them to send letters home." ”
"Of course, dear." Diana kissed Kyle on the cheek and watched him get on the train, "Also, don't forget to tell us the results of the Sorting House." ”
"I will." Kyle nodded, then turned and got on the train.
A few minutes later, the train slowly moved away from the platform, and Diana withdrew her gaze.
Not far behind her, Chris had just finished talking to a middle-aged man and walked to Diana's side.
"Mr. Diggory is showing off his son again?" Diana laughed.
Apparently, she also knew the person who was talking to Chris.
Amos Diggory, like Chris, works in the Department of Magical Beasts Management and Control at the Ministry of Magic, and has a child who attends Hogwarts. However, he is a year older than Kyle and is in the same grade as the Weasley twins.
But unlike the mischievous twins, the child was excellent in every way, similar to Patsy.
Therefore, Diggory, a showbaby maniac, praised his son almost every time he talked to people during the year.
It's just once or twice, and people will echo and praise a few words, but they can't stand him and keep saying, who can stand this.
As a result, Diggory has gradually become one of the least popular members of the Ministry of Magic, especially those parents who have children attending Hogwarts at home, but have average grades, and will never meet him unless necessary.
Even if I bump into it occasionally, I rush by with my head down, and I won't talk if I can.
If you can't hide from it, such as meeting him in the elevator, or a colleague like Chris who is in the same department as him, he will also make an excuse to leave immediately after a few pleasantries, and never give him a chance to change the topic.
And this time, Chris obviously couldn't hide.
"Cedric is really good."
Chris smiled bitterly: "Forget it, don't talk about this, your mission has really been completed?" ”
Although he didn't know the specifics of the Department of Occult Affairs, he did know that the missions that could appear there were at least in months, and it was almost impossible for a situation like this to be completed in two days.
"Of course not." Diana squinted her eyes and said, "But my colleagues are very talkative, just take a little leave, they won't say anything." ”