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Outside the window, a long and narrow river flows, dividing the spring green into two sides. At this moment, the train is running in the middle of the river.
As if the clear river had soothed his inner restlessness, Toby's breathing became steady: "Mr. Dumbledore, have we passed the test?"
"Test? What test?"
Toby, who had a calm expression, turned around and asked in astonishment: "Isn't this an entrance exam?"
"It's just a small welcome gift from Ager, who hasn't welcomed a new student for a long time."
This gift is not only unpleasant, but also makes me extremely disgusted...
Dumbledore glanced at Misha who had picked up her wand, and Leon who was lying on the ground snoring:
“I know you brought some outside stuff, like that little toy, and the camera.
Hogwarts does not prohibit the use of cameras and toys, but considering that learning magic requires concentration, try to use them as little as possible. "
"Uh, I get it."
"Then, keep in mind the precautions mentioned in the interview letter and enjoy your two-day and two-night trip."
Seeing Toby open his mouth, the old man led Ag straight out of the house.
Instructing the puppet to do its thing according to the preset program, Zhang Mu activated the transformation technique and walked towards the last carriage with his hands behind his back.
The reason why he ignored Toby was because he knew that the other party wanted him to wake up Leon.
But it's easy to knock him out, just use your mental power to stab him in the head, and wake him up...
Zhang Mu did not find magic similar to "Quick Revive" that could restore consciousness in the Thor Continent.
"After this experience, they should no longer doubt the authenticity of the dolls."
Muttering this, Zhang Mu came to the last room in the tail compartment and pushed the door open and walked in.
Rowling sat on a wooden chair by the window, holding a cup of coffee, admiring the river under the train bridge with a nostalgic look.
Awakened by the sound of the door opening, she turned her head and said, "Grandpa, you're here."
“Is the room comfortable?”
“Very good Grandpa.” Rowling put down the coffee cup and gestured with both hands in front of her body, “I remember this river Grandpa.
I thought about the location for filming the movie for a long time, and finally decided that the Thames River in London best fits the fantasy in my mind.
Look."
She lifted the window glass and let the strong wind mess up her long hair: "It is so similar to the Thames."
To be honest, if Zhang Mu didn’t know that he designed this narrow river, it must have been based on the Thames.
Hearing her confident words, I almost thought she had been to Hogwarts in advance.
Although he felt a little embarrassed, he still had a kind smile on his face: "Your seal is gradually disintegrating."
"Grandpa." She rested her elbows on the table, her chin in her hands, and looked out the window. "Is there a Whomping Willow in Hogwarts?"
"It's not called the Whomping Willow. It's more appropriately called the Guardian Willow."
"So... do those magical creatures in my novels exist?"
"A little bit, the rest are just your vague memories combined with real creatures."
"Grandpa, then..."
Rowling seemed to have returned to her childhood when the world was full of unknowns, with strange and even childish questions coming one after another, endlessly.
Zhang Mu, who dislikes trouble and is even a bit taciturn, felt a little nervous when asked this question.
But he had already established the persona of "the kind grandfather who dotes on his granddaughter", and there was nothing he could do about it.
Explain them patiently one by one.
Fortunately, the excuse of "memory seal" was very convenient, and Zhang Mu answered whatever he could.
If you can't answer the question, just say "you remembered it wrong" to get away with it.
Rowling, who was already on the train, had no doubts at all.
After all, it would be abnormal to question it since you have personally passed through the wall and boarded this express train to Hogwarts.
In this way, time passed quietly between questions and answers.
Zhang Mu was a little puzzled. She hadn't eaten a single bite of food since morning, so it would be fine if she wasn't hungry.
The coffee cup is almost empty, isn’t your mouth dry?
If I remember correctly, the more you drink coffee, the drier it becomes, right?
"Grandpa, isn't there an age limit for new students at Hogwarts?"
Coming back to his senses, Zhang Mu, who looked like an old man, said: "It varies from person to person.
For example, Misha can bear the heavy weight of magic and still receive the letter even though she is young. "
The human education system is linked to age, which makes it difficult for Rowling to understand why this is the case.
Won't there be a generation gap if adults and children are mixed in the same class?
If there is a gap between classmates, it will also have a bad impact on the learning atmosphere, right?
You'll know once you get to Hogwarts.
Thinking of this, Rowling changed the subject: "Grandpa, my best friend hopes to come to Hogwarts to visit, you have seen her.
Oh, and my husband, my grandfather’s grandson-in-law.”
"In the first semester, the main goal of the academy is to help freshmen quickly get acquainted with life with magic around them.
Considering that they have never been exposed to magic, there will be a holiday soon, allowing them to go home and catch their breath.
When the second semester officially starts, invite them."
"Thank you, Grandpa." Rowling smiled happily, then paused as she thought of something.
"Will freshmen learn magic in the first semester?"
"You need to have some contact."
"Then..." She said with some worry, "After returning home, the royal family will definitely...
Grandpa, Her Majesty the Queen will not do anything excessive, but the situation in the kingdom is different from before.
The one with the most power is the current prime minister, and there are also ambitious people at home and abroad, who…”
"Haha." The old man raised the magic wand in his hand and said, "I am not unfamiliar with human history.
It cannot be denied that there are always arrogant people who lack clear self-awareness and think they are at the top of the world and can control everything under their feet.
Even the falling rock I released could not stop their greed."
"That's right, Grandpa." Rowling said with a serious face, "I'm not worried that they can hurt Grandpa, but they will cause trouble in the end."
"When trouble can't be stopped, it can only be broken."
The old man put down his wand and looked out the window: "Do they really think that Hogwarts is a group of sheep with sharp horns that rarely or even never use them when facing predators?"
There was a hint of brutality and bloodiness in the words, and a chill that came from nowhere made Rowling shiver unconsciously, but it disappeared in an instant.
He is my grandfather, and being strong can better protect me and my family.
During the brief interruption in the chat, Rowling felt hungry.
After suggesting dinner, Dumbledore led him to the dining room carriage.
The journey remained smooth after that. The train traveled for two days and two nights, and slowly pulled into the terminal at two o'clock in the morning of the third day.
Chapter 172 Welcome to Hogwarts
The train stopped at the station with the melodious whistle.
Toby and his four companions followed the instructions in the interview letter and waited for the passengers to leave before getting off the bus and joining the group.
Gathered on the platform, watching other people walking towards the exit in groups, Clessie felt a little uneasy: "Where should we go?"
"This way, little ones."
Ag, who had been working part-time for two days, had taken off his black uniform and was wearing a somewhat worn coat. He waved to them from a distance.
Leon trotted over to his side, holding up a portable video recorder: "Mr. Hagrid, give me a bright smile."
The day before yesterday, I learned from Dumbledore that filming was not prohibited, so he never turned off his video recorder.
"If I had known I could bring electronic devices, I would have brought my cell phone," Clessie muttered.
"There is no signal at Hogwarts." Wino said indifferently, and asked Agger who was posing for the camera, "When do we leave?"
"Now."
He turned and walked towards the exit, and the five people hurriedly followed.
Agger is very tall and strong, with big and fast steps.
The four adults barely followed behind, and Misha chased for a few steps before gradually falling behind.
Toby squatted down and held her in his arms. Leon helped drag the suitcase and lined up to walk out of the station.
There is a small town outside.
Because it was early in the morning, the streets were empty, with only dim street lights providing some light.
"This way." Ager, who came out first, stood next to a tricycle across the road.
"I thought it would be a sedan like Mr. Dumbledore's, flying in the sky."
While crossing the road, Wino joked with them.
"Maybe in the future." Toby smiled and raised Misha's arm.
Lyon, who was walking behind and dragging two suitcases, watched the two people chatting in a friendly manner, but he always felt that something was wrong.
When did these two guys get along?
I didn't see them having much contact.
With no answer to his inner doubts, Leon shook his head, walked quickly to the wooden tricycle, put the suitcase into the bed, and then sat in with them.