Chapter 199 On the other side of the sea...
What's beyond the sea?
It's the New World!
America America.Whether in the world of wizards or in the world of humans, this is a magical country.
Thanks to the vast country, abundant resources, and... a population that is scarce compared to the size of the country.It makes people feel that God is so partial to America.
For the wizards, especially the nobles, it is very complicated for them to look at a group of wizards who were excluded by themselves or hired to go to the New World, where they took root and sprouted, and finally became independent. great power.
Those dogs who obeyed them back then finally put on brocade clothes, and the dressed people appeared in front of them.While ridiculing each other for being crowned with monkeys, they had to greet them with smiles.
Because they are getting weaker little by little, while the opponent's power is constantly increasing.
There are many reasons, systems, resources, wizard wars in Europe...
"And the aggressiveness of the Muggle world over there in the United States is stronger."
Luke's words made Dumbledore look at him suspiciously again.Luke's face remained unchanged, and he said leisurely: "Wizards claim to be independent, but in fact, whether it is us or them, they are closely related to the Muggle society in their area."
"Although we have turned many Muggle children into wizards. But in fact, there is still a Muggle side in their hearts."
For example, Hermione, the reason why she appears to be such a top student in Hogwarts, in addition to her talent, is also the set of efficient learning methods she developed in the competition of Muggle children.
This is the reason why she can basically widen the gap with all other students except Luke.
And compared to Hermione's all-round talent, Luke's partiality is also obvious.
Look at Ron again, a typical representative of this wizard family.
Well, not exactly typical.After all, he is a nobleman and the fifth child in the family.This is truly a rare animal in the wizarding world.
However, his living conditions are very typical for a child of a wizard family.Ron is not at the tail end of the study, on the contrary, his study is still in the middle.Compared with his brothers, he is naturally a little bit less interesting.But it is not far behind compared with others.
What is his attitude towards learning?
Just muddle along.
The competition that kids in the wizarding world face is simply too small.And those parents who have money and resources to teach their children small things, cultivate children like Luke and Malfoy.Malfoy's performance is in the entire Slytherin, that is, behind Luke, Taylor and a few others, probably hovering between the top three and the top five.
In a sense, it is also the beneficiary of standard elite education.
"I think, principal, you might be able to discuss educational strategies with the principal of Infalmorny. Although it may not be possible to get any qualitative improvement. But maybe you can get some inspiration."
Luke suggested half jokingly, half seriously.
He didn't really care about the Hogwarts education methods.His core combat system cannot be taught by Hogwarts.At Hogwarts, what he could learn was conventional knowledge and normal level of magic.Not all over-spec stuff like at home.
Unconventional powerful magic, experimental log for researching advanced magic problems...
These are not things that he should be too obsessed with at this stage.
After listening to Luke's words, Dumbledore nodded seriously.If it was another person, he would just listen to it.But Luke never let go.So he chose to trust Luke.
"You don't seem to be in a good mood."
Dumbledore looked at Luke's somewhat complicated expression, and said with a smile.
In fact, he could guess what Luke was thinking.After all, what I want to say is that the Gaunt family back then definitely had the most complicated feelings for the American magic world.
As we all know, the cornerstone of a region's magic world is the region's
magic school.
In a sense, the defector from the Gaunt family single-handedly laid the cornerstone of the entire American magic world.And the family of the Gunter family at that time, that somewhat crazy woman, completely deteriorated the relationship between the other party and the Gunter family.
In a sense, the Gunter family should be the enemy of the entire wizarding world.
Luke pursed his lips and shook his head: "I'm not in a good mood, but most likely it's not the same thing you think, Professor."
"Infalmorny Academy of Witchcraft and Magic is not fundamentally different to me from the Lance family. I am just very selfish. I can eat the good things left by the other Gaunt. And the bad things left behind, I avoid as much as I can."
Although some people started to attack indiscriminately.There was no chance for him to avoid it.
"Then what are you struggling with?"
Dumbledore asked curiously.
Luke looked at the sea, sighed a long time and said, "I'm recalling the background of those families in America that I collected at that time."
"Although it is said that every family has a black history that can be excavated. But for any family, a shovel has a black history, which is too scary."
"Using intrigue and assassination to snatch the mine lode from the hands of primitive tribe wizards. Based on this, a family has been established."
"Using magic to manipulate indigenous Muggles on a large scale, first mining, collecting, and then killing..."
"Catch black girls and sell them to Muggles..."
"I found a special narcotic poison from a primitive tribe, and after I improved it, I sold it for a fortune. Later, I used this thing as my exclusive stunt. But then I found a business of smuggling special products to foreign countries, and completed the transformation. .Most of the smuggled are magical animals endemic to North America."
Luke took a deep breath...
When similar stars shine...
The Malfoy family has also done a lot of bad things, including their Muggle abuse scandal at the Gaunt family.But, but... Their fortunes are basically based on their achievements in the Wizarding Wars or Muggle Wars.Or like the Gaunt family, a great wizard appeared in the early days and gathered a large number of followers and treasures, and then formed a noble.
The originally unclean British magic aristocrats, compared with the American magic aristocrats, suddenly became magnificent...
Hell, this is a bad era...
"The last family you mentioned..."
Dumbledore didn't care about those words before.He already knew these things, but so what?Being far away across the ocean, he has no way to manage these things.
"It's very similar to our goal, isn't it?" Luke smiled lightly, and then said with some sarcasm, "Such an arrogant style really looks like an American aristocrat."
"I'm really looking forward to seeing the patriarch of the Skye family. I really want to know what noble qualities a descendant of a thief has."
Dumbledore looked at the smile on Luke's face and nodded.
This family, no accident is the target.
"If the opponent is one of the top ten families in the United States, or even the top of the top ten families. Do you have any good ideas?"
Dumbledore asked.
Luke spread his hands: "There is no good way. You know, this is one of the top ten families. Let alone me, even the current leader of the British aristocracy, the Malfoy family, must be treated with caution."
"Why do you think I don't want to get involved in this matter? What the Skye family did in the past, I can't think of how I, who is weak and weak, should safely withdraw from the United States without offending the other party."
Luke looked at Dumbledore and said seriously: "There is an old saying in China. A strong dragon does not overwhelm a snake."
"The Deep Sea Empire's own home is not clean. The two of us have nothing to do with the Deep Sea Empire. The Deep Sea Empire has nothing to do with us. To offend a family that is closely related to us for them is not only stupid, it is simply stupid. "
Dumbledore look
Watching Luke keep complaining, with the expression that you can say whatever you want, and I will listen.
Just kidding... Luke really would be a ghost if he didn't participate in this matter.This kid might be holding back what's wrong...
There are many things Dumbledore can't understand.It's not just because I'm old and don't understand how young people play.What's more, he is not in that circle, and he doesn't know the rules in the circle.
The main reason why Luke was able to make a name for himself was because he was in that circle, and he didn't do anything to break the rules of the circle.
As long as everyone doesn't overturn the table, nothing will happen to Luke easily.
"Okay, let's not mention this for now, you know what you are going to do, what I will help you with, and what things I will stand by." Dumbledore interrupted Luke's nonsense, and then said Asked, "Who is your relationship with in the United States?"
Dumbledore was still curious about this matter.As far as he knew, Luke didn't seem to have any plans over there.
Luke raised his eyebrows, seeing that his nonsense offensive was ineffective, or after being asked this question by Dumbledore, he could only smile brightly.
"It's a pen pal!"
Dumbledore gave Luke a contemptuous look.
"It's not the time to say that people are not sincere..."
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Luxurious convoys lined up at the pier.
There are people standing next to every luxury car.Waiting for the arrival of the person they are going to meet.
Dumbledore saw the scene on the shore from a distance.
"Is your pen pal so big?"
He sighed with some knowledge.
Luke glanced over there, shook his head and said, "Professor, we're not the only two of us on this boat."
Dumbledore looked at the group of Muggles who were waiting to disembark just like himself, with a strange look on their faces for a moment.
Of course, they still failed to disembark immediately after all.
Because the police are here.
After all, two lives were lost on board, and the people on board are honorable, but due investigation is still necessary.
But the investigation is of course nothing.After all, everyone's time is precious, and according to the captain, the two dead people boarded the ship without buying a ticket.
This made the police really relieved...
It doesn't matter if it's not a serious guest.As long as you are not a serious customer, it will be much easier to settle things.
The police cordoned off the scene and went to the dead man's room to have a look.Simply made notes for the onlookers at that time.Then everyone disembarked happily.
The whole process didn't even take more than half an hour.
It can only be said that there are ideas for investigation, but not many.
There aren't many ways Dumbledore and Luke can muddle through this investigation.After all, the other party is just a Muggle policeman.
But after they disembarked, things were obviously not so easy.
"Professor Dumbledore, Mr. Gaunt, please stay."
A male voice sounded beside the two of them.
The two turned their heads and saw two men of similar stature in long brown trench coats and hats.
Seeing that the two of them stopped, the leader stepped forward and said, "Hello, you two. We are the Aurors of the Auror Office in the U.S. Congress."
As he spoke, he held out his hand to Dumbledore.After shaking hands with Dumbledore, he shook hands with Luke.
"We came here to investigate the two wizards who died on this ship." The man at the head looked calm, approached a few steps, and was not vicious.It looks like you are doing something that has nothing to do with you.
Luke and Dumbledore exchanged glances.
Dumbledore smiled gently at the Auror and said, "Okay, we will definitely cooperate with the investigation."
See Dumbledore and
With Luke's cooperation like this, the other Auror looked a lot more relaxed.
Obviously, this attitude also saved them a lot of trouble.The leader did not show much, but his smile became more gentle.
And just as they were about to leave with Luke and Dumbledore, a discordant voice sounded like I disagreed at the wedding.
"and many more!"
The four followed the sound and saw a young man walking over with an elegant gait and a gentle expression.
"Tsk..."
Luke heard the "tsk" and glanced at the leading Auror.Obviously, this matter was within his expectations, but it was not what he wanted to see.
After the young man approached, he saluted Luke first: "Master Gunter, I am sent by the Tripcard family to welcome you."
Luke nodded without speaking immediately.
The young man looked at Dumbledore again, with a respectful expression on his face: "Professor Dumbledore, Lord Tripcard has admired you for a long time, and I hope you will pay a respectful visit."
Dumbledore had a gentle smile on his face: "Of course, if I have the opportunity, I also hope to communicate with Mr. Tripcard."
Then, the young man straightened up, looked at the two Aurors, frowned and said, "Director Barry, what's wrong with our two honored guests, so you are asked to wait here?"
"Say it, maybe I can be of some help."
The tone couldn't be said to be harsh, but there was also a trace of dissatisfaction.