Chapter 158: Boil the Eagle!Boil the owl!
As it turns out, there's a reason why the 'Boggin' and Burke's Store' can stand tall in Knockturn Alley.
Mr. Bo Jin not only possesses powerful force, but also a man of his word.
At least in this transaction with John, he was very trustworthy.
On the night of the last day of August, Mr. Borgin handed over all the potions, materials, and the expanded magic suitcase to John.
This also made John decide to let Mr. Borgin replace the Weasley twins as his shipment and supplier.
After all, he is really satisfied with the quality of these goods and the service of 'Bojin-Bocker Store'.
Especially the transformation of the magic suitcase.
The newly expanded greenhouse area inside is better than the greenhouse managed by Professor Sprout in terms of area and function.
John stuffed Dobby directly inside and asked him to start planting high-level herbs such as mandrake inside according to the instructions he gave.
Of course, Dobby also tried to plant some of the mysterious seeds John took out from the Slytherin Chamber.
If nothing else goes wrong, Dobby will have to work for John in this suitcase for most of the rest of his life.
Because John also had someone add an [Anti-Apparition Curse] inside the box specifically for house elves and goblins.
This makes it impossible for Dobby to escape from the box.
Because Mr. Borgin brought too many goods, John simply stopped sleeping. After pouring a bottle of intelligence enhancer, he began to sort out the materials and potions overnight, and taught Dobby how to maintain the greenhouse.
When he came out of the box after doing all this, it was already bright outside.
"Bam—"
The door was pushed straight open.
Michelle burst in excitedly.
"Look! John, I have completely subdued Xiaoba!"
As Michelle spoke, she showed John an owl standing on her shoulder.
It was a screech owl she had just purchased in Diagon Alley a few days ago. Its body was about twelve inches long, and its face had protruding feathers forming a V shape. Coupled with its bright eyes, It will give people a handsome and cold feeling.
It's a pity that Michelle's little boy is squinting his eyes now, looking like he hasn't woken up. He's not handsome at all.
Moreover, its body swayed with Michelle's movements, as if it might fall down at any moment.
"Um...Michelle, what did you do to it?" John asked tentatively, "Why does it look like it's dying?"
"Stay with the eagle! I've been with it for two days and two nights!" Michelle said confidently.
Hearing this, John's eyes widened instantly and he said in surprise:
"You stayed up like an owl? And you stayed up for two days and two nights in a row!?"
"Yeah, I watched a documentary at Hermione's house, and it said very clearly that raptors just need to endure!"
As Michelle spoke, she took out a carrot and handed it to the owl Xiaoba's mouth.
This stuff is obviously not part of the owl's regular diet.
But under Michelle's eager gaze, the owl Xiaoba shrank his neck and began to peck at the carrots with great fear.
This made Michelle so happy that she shouted at John:
"Look! John! How obedient he is!"
John had nothing to say and could only turn his gaze to Hermione standing outside the door.
She was holding a big ginger cat in her arms, with a flat face, as if it had rushed headlong into the wall.
This was the pet she bought in Diagon Alley when she was with Michelle.
Named Crookshanks.
Seeing John, Crookshanks' hair suddenly exploded.
Hermione smiled bitterly and shook her head:
"I tried to persuade Michelle, but she didn't listen to me at all!"
John expressed his understanding, reached out and took the poor owl that was still pecking at carrots, put it into the cage, and covered the cage with a layer of black cloth so that it could sleep comfortably.
I don't know if it was an illusion, but when John put the owl in the cage, he felt that the owl was moved to tears.
"Ugh--"
After sighing deeply, John did not blame Michelle, but said:
"Come on, we should go to the station."
After saying that, John led the two of them out of the Leaky Cauldron.
Harry was waiting by the roadside, along with Mr. Weasley and his children.
"John, you are finally awake!" Mr. Weasley pointed at the two old-fashioned dark green cars nearby and said enthusiastically, "The Ministry of Magic's car is already here, let's get going!"
"The Ministry of Magic's car?" John frowned, "When did the Ministry of Magic become so kind?"
Harry lowered his head upon hearing this.
Mr. Weasley was also speechless.
"Don't worry about these unimportant matters, Shafiq sahib!"
George and Fred rushed out in time, and each of them surrounded John and said, "That's right, Mr. Shafik, I think you should care more about Percy than the Ministry of Magic's car."
"Percy? Your brother, the prefect?"
"That's right! It's him, but he's now the president of the Boys' Student Council!"
George pointed at Percy who was hiding behind the car. He was wearing a loose second-hand suit that didn't fit well and had the badge of the student union president on his chest.
"You have to be careful, Mr. Shafiq." Fred said loudly and deliberately with a smirk, "Yesterday you were not here, but he threatened to use the power of the boy student union president to teach you a lesson this year!"
As soon as these words came out, Percy became anxious instantly.
He suddenly jumped out from behind the car and said angrily:
"Fred! What nonsense are you talking about! I'm not that..."
Halfway through his words, Percy suddenly paused.
Because John was looking at him with a half-smile.
He forced himself to straighten his back and looked at John without any sign of weakness.
Seeing this, the corners of John's mouth rose slightly.
He took a few steps forward and looked at the student union president badge on Percy's chest and said:
"Power is never given by others. No matter how high the position or how precious the badge is, it can only bring false power. But real power can only be achieved by relying on one's own ability."
Hearing this, Percy's face turned red at a speed visible to the naked eye, and his breathing became heavier and heavier.
He thought John was threatening and belittling him by saying this!
But he also had to admit that John was right.
Even if Dumbledore appoints him as the President of the Boys' Student Union, other students will not obey his orders 100%.
Last semester, John could make the entire Slytherin family follow him and storm the Gryffindor Tower in disregard of school rules.
This is real power!
In the face of such power, he, the president of the boys' student union, is simply worthless.
At the same time, the Weasley twins laughed loudly from the side.
Ron was also very happy. He snickered and came over to explain to John:
"We've been unhappy with Percy for a long time. Ever since he became the Head Boy, he's been lecturing us with official accents. Fortunately, you're here, John! Now he's finally put to shame! Hahaha——"
Percy had ducked into the car behind him by now.
John didn't mean to go up and ridicule anymore, he smiled and got into the car with Harry and others.
The Ministry of Magic's cars have also apparently been magically modified.
However, compared with the Knight Bus, the two vehicles are significantly smoother and smoother at the same speed.
In just a short while, several people arrived at King's Cross Station.
"I can only send you here. You must be careful, Harry."
Mr. Weasley said solemnly after seeing John and his party arrive at platform nine and three-quarters.
Harry nodded silently.
Upon seeing this, Mr. Weasley sighed, turned and left the platform.
It wasn't until he walked away that John smiled and said to Harry:
"Is there something you want to say to us?"
Harry was stunned for a moment, then lowered his head and said slowly after a while:
"The reason why the Ministry of Magic sent a car to transport us is actually to protect me."
"protect you?"
"why?"
Ron and Hermione exclaimed almost simultaneously.
"Because Sirius Black," Harry sighed, "the Minister thought he was going to attack me to avenge Voldemort."
Percy and Ron both gasped upon hearing this.
To this day, they still can't get used to the name 'Voldemort'.
John smiled mysteriously and said:
"Don't worry, you'll be fine."
John's tone was calm but not perfunctory. It didn't sound like he was comforting Harry, but more like he was stating a simple, established fact.
This made Harry feel much better.
He forced a smile to thank John.
But before he could speak, he saw a face that disgusted him not far away.
That's Draco!
Behind Draco, there were also Goyle, Crabbe, Pansy, and... a large group of Slytherins that Harry couldn't name!