Hogwarts: The frog cub brings back the Dragon Slayer Crystal at the beginning

After bidding farewell to the Grangers, Lorne led the curious Hermione through the wall and into Diagon Alley.

This is Hermione's second time to Diagon Alley. Last time she came with her parents, so she didn't get to take a good stroll.

And this time she has to work here for two months, so she has plenty of time to hang out.

"Come on, I'll take you to the store first."

As he said that, Lorne took Hermione into the newly renovated potion shop.

Since it had just opened, the wizards on the road looked at the newly opened shop with curiosity.

As the two of them walked Entering the store, the first thing Hermione saw was a pile of books placed on the table.

She walked over and picked up one and took a look.

"Do you want to learn alchemy?"

Hermione asked curiously.

These books are used to make alchemy tools. She had seen relevant introductions in the library.

However, alchemy tools are very difficult to master, especially carving inscriptions, so they are famous There are only a handful of alchemists in the world.

And some people who are not good at alchemy can only make some magic props to make a living. The former owner of this shop was a wizard who studied alchemy, and the things he made were all seemingly useless. Magic props that are too useful, such as a self-watering kettle.

For wizards, this is just a magic spell, so why spend money to buy one?

"After all, this store can’t only sell magic potions, right?"

Lorne explained to Hermione.

If you only rely on selling potions, you may not be able to sell a bottle of potions in a day.

For example, with potions like Bone Creation, not everyone will break their bones every day.

And like It's a high-end magic potion like a compound potion. Most wizards are only curious about it and won't buy it because it's too expensive.

"I want to learn with you too!"

Miss Hermione said

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"You are responsible for the cashier position first."

After waiting for Hermione to get familiar with the things in the store, Lorne took her behind a counter and said to her.

Beside the counter, there were many books, most of which were It is a work by Lockhart.

After all, those interesting biographies are always the best spice to pass the boring time.

And there are two bedrooms in the shop, one for her and Lorne.

Miss Hermione thinks about herself I am very satisfied with the working environment.

The store opening time has already started in the morning. At noon, only a few customers came in to take a look, but they did not buy any magic potions.

Most of them came in because of curiosity. of

"There are so few people!"

Hermione sat behind the table, supporting her chin with her hands and looking at the Flourish and Blotts Bookstore opposite.

In the bookstore, many wizards were buying books.

In comparison, their place seemed very deserted.

"Isn’t it better to study in a quiet environment?"

Lorne was sitting in the corner, holding a quill in his hand, recording the alchemy knowledge he had learned and the meanings of most of the runes.

The complexity of these ancient magic patterns was far beyond his imagination, because Usually a magic pattern represents many meanings, and most of the meanings have no connection.

It is difficult for people to record it.

Even Miss Hermione felt dizzy after studying for a while and ran away quickly She went to the counter to read the biography.

She was currently holding a copy of"Wandering with the Werewolves", turning pages from time to time. The midday sun was not too dazzling, and the soft light shone through the window and scattered on the text of the book. It makes people feel sleepy.

Looking at Hermione, she couldn't help but yawned, and sleepy tears slowly fell from the corners of her eyes.

"Hello, do you have any bone spirits here?"

At this moment, a middle-aged wizard in black robes walked in with his arms covered. Lorn, who had an enhanced sense of smell, immediately smelled the blood on his body.

He stood up and walked to Hermione, calmly He hid the energetic Hermione behind her

"Yes, a bottle of ten gold galleons!"

Lorne said with a smile.

It's impossible not to do the business that comes to your door, no matter where this wizard comes from.

"Give me a bottle!"

As he said that, he took out ten gold galleons from his pocket and put it on the table.

Is it the wizard from Knockturn Alley?

Lorn already had a guess in his mind.

At this time, Hermione was already familiar with the inside of the store. He took a bottle of potion and put it on the table.

The middle-aged wizard hidden under the hood looked at the two young wizards who were responsible for managing the store with some curiosity.

He had been in Diagon Alley for so long. , this is the first time he has seen this kind of situation.

Coming out to work at such a young age?

After taking over the bone spirit, he turned and left without thinking much, without even checking whether the potion was effective.

Anyway, the store is here. Can't run

"There's something wrong with his arm..."

After watching the black-robed wizard leave, Hermione poked Lorne's waist and whispered.

"It should be a wizard from Knockturn Alley, after all, there are often wizard fights there."

Lorne held the little finger that poked him, turned around and touched the girl's little head.

"If you have time to think about that, you might as well study with me."

Miss Hermione doesn't seem to be that motivated in her studies since she went on vacation. Halfway through the alchemy book, she ran off to read a biography.

"The knowledge inside is so profound that I can’t understand it at all!"

Hermione couldn't help but complain.

Not to mention the meanings of various ancient inscriptions, the complicated techniques inside could make her dizzy.

"You should start learning from the basics first..."

Lorne pinched the tip of her nose helplessly.

She picked up Nick Mellor's book as soon as she started. Even Lorne looked dizzy from that book. drowsy

"Okay, okay, just collect the money and go read the biography."

"I still have to finish reading the basics today, and I will teach you again in the evening."

With that said, Lorne lightly touched Hermione's smooth forehead, ignoring Miss Beaver's blushing cheeks, and turned back to the corner.

He now had a general idea of ​​learning alchemy.

It's just using magic to carve ancient inscriptions on some props to activate the meaning of the inscriptions.

Maybe we can try to make a magic ring tonight?

Lorne thought.