Chapter 140 Hermione's anxiety! Another form of transaction!

Chapter 140 Hermione's anxiety! Another form of transaction!

Chapter 140 Hermione's uneasiness! Another form of transaction!

"Oh, sure. I just...well, you know."

Phineas in the portrait muttered something, then turned away and ignored Borsalino.

If only these people from another world had appeared when he was alive, with their help, the Black family would surely gain huge benefits.

"It's amazing, can these portraits move without magic?"

Borsalino stroked his chin and said with great interest, Morgans would definitely love the moving portrait.

Although Borsalino has the leverage over the big bird and doesn't have to worry about Morgans suddenly refusing to cooperate with him, the relationship between the allies still needs to be consolidated a little.

He also hoped that once he became admiral, Morgans would brag about him from time to time.

No matter how well you do, you still need publicity. The Navy does not understand this, which is why it is restricted by the World Government in every way.

As a time traveler, Borsalino was well aware of the importance of publicity. When he became the admiral of the navy, he cried poor in the newspapers every day and exaggerated the pirate threat theory.

With so few navy ships, how can we protect the security of member states?

How can the marines have the energy to sail a warship if they eat so poorly?

How can the navy fight pirates when its weapons are so backward?
In the past, the navy requested funding once a year, but after Borsalino came to power, he immediately changed it to once a month or even once a week.

We have to squeeze those fat-bellied guys dry before the world government collapses.

"Yes, once the magic is cast, the portrait will remain active forever."

Dumbledore, who was communicating with Orochimaru, responded casually that compared to dangerous and troublesome things like the Philosopher's Stone and the Time-Turner, there was no need to keep the magic that made the portrait move secret.

Before they knew it, they had been talking for several hours, but for the experienced Dumbledore and the curious Orochimaru, this was just the beginning.

Even Borsalino was no longer the young man he was when he traveled through time. In terms of experience, having served in the navy for decades, he was not much better than Dumbledore.

Professor McGonagall also relaxed her guard a little and joined in the conversation from time to time.

'Gu...'

However, just when everyone was talking happily, a strange voice sounded at an inopportune time.

When everyone looked over, Ron covered his stomach with embarrassment. Mrs. Weasley had instilled in her children the good habit of eating on time since they were young.

Ron's body instinctively began to protest just after mealtime. Hearing the sound, Harry quickly covered his lower abdomen, fearing that his stomach would not give him face and start growling like Ron.

"Ah, it's already dinner time. May I have the honor of inviting you two to dinner?"

Dumbledore said with a smile.

After this period of communication, his impression of Orochimaru changed slightly.

Compared to his extremely bad student, Mr. Orochimaru, who gave him the same dangerous feeling, still had his own set of moral bottom line.

Although Orochimaru's moral bottom line is still a bit low in Dumbledore's opinion, he can barely be considered a good person if he has no ill intentions.

Of course, there is also Borsalino, who can make Orochimaru feel cautious. Compared with Orochimaru, who is full of dangerous aura, Borsalino gives Dumbledore the feeling of a sun filled with warm light.

Even his style of doing things shows that he is willing to consider others, otherwise, with his strength that even Orochimaru would be very afraid of him.

If the sale really had to be forced, Dumbledore would not be able to resist even with the Elder Wand in his hand.

"Of course, I'd love to try the cuisine of the magical world."

Borsalino smiled and accepted Dumbledore's invitation naturally.

Although he knew what the dishes from the dark cuisine kingdom were like, considering the sentimentality, he was still willing to have a meal at Hogwarts.

Anyway, with Borsalino's current physique, he could easily digest even steel, so what's the big deal about some dark cuisine?

"I still have experiments to complete, so I can only let down the principal's kindness."

However, Orochimaru politely declined Dumbledore's invitation. It was obvious that Dumbledore's previous rejections were not without side effects.

It was only out of respect for Borsalino that Orochimaru did not lose his temper on the spot.

In a sense, there was a reason why Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't want Orochimaru to become the Fourth Hokage.

It is not difficult to imagine that if Borsalino had not been present, Orochimaru would have already fought with Dumbledore by now.

"I will prepare the potion and other corresponding materials and teaching materials as soon as possible and have Hermione give them to you."

Dumbledore was also aware of Orochimaru's dissatisfaction, but at this time the old wizard had no better way than to try to remedy the situation.

But even if it happened again, Dumbledore would still refuse without hesitation when it was time to refuse.

"Oh, I'm looking forward to it."

After Orochimaru finished speaking, he disappeared in the white light. Dumbledore breathed a sigh of relief when he saw this, and was about to turn around to remind Hermione not to allow Orochimaru to come over easily in the future.

"Minerva, tell the kitchen to prepare a banquet to welcome our guests."

Dumbledore signaled to Professor McGonagall to take the three little ones away together, and there were some subsequent topics that were not suitable for the three little ones to hear.

Professor McGonagall also cooperated and took the Gryffindor trio out of the office, and warned them to keep today's events secret.

She wasn't too worried about Hermione and Harry, but mainly about Ron from the Weasley family. If he didn't make things clear, the whole Hogwarts would probably know the news about the aliens from the other world tomorrow.

However, Professor McGonagall was not sure how long such a warning would last.

Especially after Dumbledore decided to cooperate with people from another world, it became too difficult to keep all this secret.

"Professor, am I in trouble?"

Unlike the two boys who immediately regained their spirits and started to make eye contact excitedly after leaving the principal's office.

Hermione's mind was much more mature than her peers, and she could better understand what had just happened in the office.

She could even vaguely guess the reasons behind Dumbledore's decision. If she had known in advance that the chat group would make Dumbledore feel embarrassed, she would definitely choose to keep it all secret.

"No, Miss Granger, it's a good thing that you are willing to believe us. Dumbledore will take care of everything. Don't worry."

Professor McGonagall could see the nervousness in the little girl's heart at a glance. Although she was very serious and old-fashioned, she comforted her in a slightly gentle tone.

"I really want to travel to another world... but my mother won't agree. We agreed to travel to Egypt before, but we didn't make it..."

Ron showed an expression of longing, then spoke with a bit of frustration.

Because they had so many children, the Weasley family's household expenses were always in deficit, and every copper Knut had to be carefully calculated.

A 'big project' like traveling abroad is often planned for several years, but will eventually be cancelled due to a small accident.

"I think I have to remind you that those are some unknown worlds. If something happens to you in other worlds, we can't even help you, Weasley."

Professor McGonagall had to stop and spoke to Ron in a serious tone with her brows furrowed.

Considering the reckless nature of the Gryffindors, Professor McGonagall was a little worried that the three little ones would do something wrong if she didn't warn them in advance.

"I'll help keep an eye on them, I promise."

Hermione could understand Professor McGonagall's concerns and made a promise to her decisively.

Professor McGonagall finally breathed a sigh of relief, and then warned the three of them of some things they needed to pay attention to, especially to keep today's events confidential, and then let the three of them go to the restaurant for dinner.

"It's really terrible. This is the first time I know that Professor McGonagall is even more talkative than my mother..."

After Professor McGonagall disappeared, Ron couldn't help but pat his chest and complain.

Being used to seeing Professor McGonagall's stern side, this was the first time he heard Professor McGonagall repeat the same words several times.

"Hermione, do you think what Mr. Orochimaru said is true?"

Harry hesitated for a moment, but finally couldn't help but ask Hermione.

He was not as interested in the other world as Ron, or rather, the magical world was new enough for him, at least until he was as familiar with everything about magic as Ron.

But the ability that Orochimaru mentioned, which could bring the dead back to the world, was something Harry could never forget.

Every little friend around him has parents, even the most pitiful Neville, at least his parents are still alive, right?
Every time Ron complained to him about how partial and difficult Mrs. Weasley was, Harry couldn't help but envy Ron, and more than once wanted to tell Ron that at least they were still alive.

Now an opportunity to see his parents again is right in front of him, especially since the one who made the promise is a person from another world whom even Dumbledore had to take seriously, it is natural for Harry to be tempted.

This kind of thought cannot be dispelled by just a look from Dumbledore. If the person joining the chat group now is Harry, he would even be willing to give up everything he has in exchange for his parents coming back to life.

"Um... Harry, I'm sorry, I don't know either, but no matter what you think, it's best to ask Dumbledore's opinion first..."

Hermione spoke carefully. Even though she was much more mature than her peers, she did not dare to give a rash answer to a question that could lead to serious consequences.

"What's the point of asking Dumbledore? He's not from another world. Dumbledore is so old that he might be a little confused..."

Ron retorted unhappily.

Ron felt uncomfortable because he had such a good topic to brag about, but Professor McGonagall warned him not to tell anyone. If he could tell others about the aliens, he would become the focus of Hogwarts. Even George and Fred would have to beg him to reveal more information.

But Dumbledore agreed to cooperate with people from another world, but asked them to keep it a secret. It makes me feel uncomfortable just thinking about it.

However, just as Hermione frowned and wanted to remind Ron of the importance of this matter, she saw Ron and Harry both opened their mouths in horror, pointing their fingers behind her with some trembling.

"I have to disagree with the idea that people tend to become confused as they get older..."

Borsalino's slightly lazy voice sounded behind Hermione at the right time. In front of the three-meter "general's height", the three little ones looked particularly small.

Originally, Borsalino had no intention of coming out to greet the three little ones, but Ron's words made Borsalino feel like he was shot even when he was lying down.

Strictly speaking, he was also one of the older group mentioned by Ron. Without considering the premise that Borsalino still had a long life, just looking at his age, he was even several years older than Arthur Weasley.

"Mr. Borsalino? Why are you here?"

Hermione turned her head a little stiffly, and saw Borsalino standing behind her and looking down at them, and the expression on her face suddenly became very nervous.

You have to know that the person who is accompanying Borsalino now is Dumbledore. Now Borsalino is here, but Dumbledore is not here. Does this mean that something bad has happened?

"Don't be nervous, it's just a shadow clone. My real body is still chatting with your principal."

Borsalino spread out his palms to show that he had no ill intentions. Although the three little ones together could not even beat a strand of his hair, Hermione was, after all, a member of the chat group, so Borsalino was still willing to have a good chat with her.

"Duplicate? Are you saying that you can talk to us while also chatting with Dumbledore in the Headmaster's office?!"

Hermione asked in surprise. Even though she had seen a lot of magical magic, she had never thought that there was such an incredible ability.

Ron and Harry's eyes lit up, they were indeed from another world and had such incredible abilities.

"Of course, it's easy, isn't it? If I want, I can even... Shadow Clone Technique!"

Borsalino was happy to show off his abilities in front of Hermione in a way that would interest her. Only by making Hermione interested enough in the chat group would it be possible to bypass Dumbledore.

As clouds of smoke rose, seven or eight identical Borsalinos appeared in front of the three little ones at the same time.

"Are they all real? I mean, are they all clones that can act on behalf of the original body?"

Harry couldn't help but feel a little suspicious. Even if the people from the other world knew some more amazing magic, there was no reason for them to use it so casually, right?
Moreover, the one in front of them is just a "clone". It would be too unreasonable if a clone could clone itself!
"Sure, wanna shake hands?"

Borsalino's clones extended their hands in a friendly manner.

Harry and Hermione shook hands in turn, and even Ron mustered up the courage to try.

It turned out that they were all touchable entities, and no matter which avatar they talked to, or even if three of them tried to talk to different avatars at the same time, there would be no problems.

"It's incredible! If only I had this ability, I could let one clone go to class, one clone listen to mom's nagging, and the others can go out and play... I can even play wizard chess with myself!"

Ron's face was full of envy. Even if the clone who was going to teach was not satisfied, everyone could take turns to attend the class, and they would only need to attend one day of class at most in a week.

Hermione rolled her eyes speechlessly. If she had such ability, she would definitely stay in the library every day, reading books with her original body and clone together. Maybe she could finish reading all the books in the Hogwarts library before graduation!
"Haha, this is just a very simple shadow clone. If you want to learn it, ask Miss Hermione to go to Orochimaru to exchange the chakra refining method and the shadow clone technique. It will only cost 50 dimensional coins to buy it."

Facing the envious eyes of the three little ones, Borsalino smiled and said that as long as Hermione was willing to try to buy things from the dimensional chat group, sooner or later she would not be able to resist the urge to buy more things, and eventually choose to cooperate with them in order to obtain dimensional coins.

"Really? I can learn it, too? I mean, I'm not as smart as Hermione..."

Ron was a little unconfident. The art of clones looked so magical, so it must be difficult to learn, right?

It wouldn't be a big deal if no one could learn it, but if Hermione and Harry had no problem learning it, but he just couldn't...

"Don't worry, the Shadow Clone Technique is very simple, even a fool can learn it."

Borsalino tried very hard to make the three little ones interested, and he almost patted his chest to guarantee that they would be able to master it.

"That sounds really good..."

Ron and Harry looked at each other, and then they both looked at Hermione expectantly.

They didn't have any dimensional coins, and there was no way for them to bypass Hermione and exchange the Shadow Clone Technique with people in the chat group.

"But without Dumbledore's consent..."

Hermione was very conflicted, she also wanted the 'magic' of a clone, but except at critical moments, most of the time Hermione was a typical 'good girl'.

She was a little worried about the consequences of doing so without Dumbledore's permission.

"How about this, you give me the textbooks you used in your first year, and as a gift in return, I will exchange them for a copy of the Chakra Refining Method and the Shadow Clone Technique for you. This won't count as a deal, right?"

Borsalino simply changed his words, and the nature of the matter seemed to have changed.

Even Hermione began to be moved, not to mention Harry and Ron.

"I'll write to Mom after dinner and ask Errol to send all the textbooks over!"

Ron said loudly and excitedly, Errol is the Weasley family's owl. Because he is very old, he flies very slowly and often flies to the wrong place.

Ron used to dislike Errol, but now he couldn't wait to see the old owl.

"Just the textbooks we used?"

Hermione probed a little cautiously.

Miss Know-It-All is also willing to be flexible when necessary.

"Of course, don't be nervous, it's just a very common ninjutsu, just like the magic you learned. Do you think a magic spell known by many people would be valuable?"

Borsalino smiled and dismissed the other clones.

Harry and Ron became more and more excited when they saw this scene, but they thought that if the clone got into trouble, they would just make him disappear so that the professor would not catch him.

Ron, who was often teased by George and Fred, began to imagine how to retaliate with his clone.

'Gu...'

At this moment, the sound of someone's stomach protesting was heard again in the air, but this time it was Harry who was holding his stomach.

Fortunately, the three little ones had become somewhat familiar with Borsalino. Apart from Harry who was a little embarrassed, Ron gave him a look full of recognition.

"Well, it seems that my real body has finished talking to Dumbledore. You'd better hurry to the restaurant... Oh, remember to keep it a secret for me~"

After saying this, Borsalino's clone also turned into smoke and disappeared. Seeing this scene, the three little ones couldn't help but reveal an expectant expression.

"Oh, let's go, I'm so hungry!"

At this time, the aroma of food was wafting from the direction of the restaurant, and Ron felt that if he continued eating, his stomach would have a duet with Harry.

Not long after the three little ones sat down in the restaurant, they saw a group of professors starting to take their seats.

Today's dinner was obviously much more grand than usual. Even Neville, who was usually the most slow-witted, could see that the dishes were much richer.

"Hey! Look!"

When Dumbledore walked into the restaurant, someone exclaimed first, and almost everyone looked at the tall figure who walked in after Dumbledore in surprise.

"Oh my god, he's really tall! I bet he's at least nine feet, maybe even ten!"

George Weasley, who was just about to come over to talk to Harry and Ron, yelled.

Dumbledore's height was already very tall compared to ordinary people, but he was still obviously much shorter than Borsalino.

In the entire Hogwarts, only Hagrid, the game keeper who was not present at the time, could be taller than Borsalino.

"Who do you think he is?"

"Could it be the new professor?"

"He's so handsome!"

"But please don't let it be like Lockhart again..."

……

Students from the four colleges were all talking in low voices. Poor kid who was comparing Porsalino with Lockhart was almost forced to crawl under the table by the stares of a group of girls who fanatically worshipped Gilderoy Lockhart.

"The students at Hogwarts are quite enthusiastic."

Borsalino sat down at his seat and adjusted to the lively atmosphere of the restaurant.

Compared to the naval mess hall in Marinford during its peak period, which could accommodate tens of thousands of people dining at the same time, the Hogwarts dining hall was so quiet that it seemed like a private room.

As the most people-friendly admiral, Borsalino had eaten in the navy cafeteria quite often and had long been accustomed to being baptized by countless gazes.

"Children of this age are full of energy. I hope you don't mind their little impoliteness."

Dumbledore spoke very sincerely, and this behavior surprised the professors in the faculty seats. It was the first time they saw Dumbledore use such an equal attitude, and even implicitly put the other party in a higher position.

Even the Minister of Magic would unconsciously be a head shorter than Dumbledore. Who is this tall man that Dumbledore treats him like this?

(End of this chapter)