Harry Potter: Charlie's Candy Factory

"Lane!!!!!!"

Led by Charlie and Peng Peng, the three of Ryan got out of the car. Facing the snowflakes that seemed to be a little bigger in the night sky, they just pushed open the gate of the factory when they heard a familiar voice mixed with Excited and joyful, screaming his name.

When he subconsciously looked in the direction of the sound, the next second, a genuine smile appeared on his plain face.
"Good evening, Russell."

I saw that among the little elves who were busy inside and outside, and their figures shuttled intricately, Russell, who had a signature smile on his face, suddenly stopped in his tracks.

Holding a plate of candies slowly, he hurriedly trotted towards the direction of the three people at the door.

"My God, Ryan, you're so early!"

After arriving in front of Charlie and Ryan, it seemed that Russell was very enthusiastic because he saw an old friend he hadn't seen for a long time, and even his cheeks became extraordinarily red.

Peng Peng, who was on the side, saw Russell running, and at this moment he was also very discerning, and took the huge silver plate from his arms involuntarily with one step forward.

Immediately afterwards, he easily lifted it with a bump of his hand, and said casually
"Then Russell, let's talk first, I'll go and move things over there."

After all, the two short, but exceptionally strong legs took a big stride, and together with the rest of the little spirits, they quickly left here, leaving room for the three of them to talk.

"Your master's car is very fast."

Following Russell's words just now, Ryan simply responded with a smile.

Before the two of them continued to chat about something, Charlie on the side asked about something serious.

"How is the matter I entrusted to you, Russell?"

As soon as he heard Charlie's question, Russell, who was still smiling happily, immediately entered the working state.

Regardless of Ryan in front of him, he turned his head and took out the notebook he was carrying with him, looked up at Charlie with his chest up, and reported the report proudly.

"Reporting to the master, the food for the dinner has been prepared! Chafcha personally cooked the turkey and creamy mushroom soup..."

While talking, he continued to flip through the contents of the notebook skillfully with his hands.

"The drinks are according to your wishes. I have prepared eggnog, red currant rum and brandy for the guests. As for the presents... I have asked Lara and Toby to wrap it with colored paper and ribbons."

When talking about the so-called "gift", there was a rare incongruous pause in his voice.Although he quickly returned to the same state as before, Ryan, who was keen at the side, saw a bit of unusual stiffness from Russell's expression amidst the moment of incoordination.

Although such subtle changes are only in an instant, what can be seen in it is extremely tangible.

Ryan didn't speak, but raised his eyebrows, and the smile on the corner of his mouth became more and more subtle.At the same time, I was a little more curious about the upcoming "guest" in my heart.

.........

After patiently listening to Russell's report, Charlie didn't respond immediately. Instead, he raised his head and looked at the mechanical clock hanging above his head on the steel sky dome composed of dense structures and pipelines. .

This clock was originally specially cast for the little spirits to coordinate their working hours. It links every factory building with magic through a sophisticated mechanical system and magic. As long as the pointer reaches the corresponding time, it will ring loudly Delivered to every corner of the factory.

But now, even it is tied with a huge bowknot by careful little spirits with alternating red, green and white ribbons. In this strong festive atmosphere, it has lost its original seriousness and coldness. On the contrary, it is a little more soft and playful.

After a brief glance at the slowly moving hour and minute hands on the dial, Charlie asked

"Has our guest arrived yet?"

"not yet."

Russell shook his head and said

"The invitation letter you asked me to give to the guests is written on the whole point..."

As he spoke, he tried his best to raise his head, glanced at the time on the clock, and then continued:
"But it looks like it should be here soon.

"

Hearing this, Charlie's smile showed a bit of cunning and anticipation.Intentionally or unintentionally, he glanced at Ryan, who was silently listening to the conversation between the two, and nodded.

"That's fine...then let's pick up the guests in person."

After all, Charlie turned his head, looked at Ryan beside him, and asked with a smile
"Well, do you want to go with me?"

Ryan didn't speak, but just shrugged his shoulders noncommittally, expressing his "indifferent" attitude.

...............

Then they bid farewell to Russell, and the two walked along the aisles that had been decorated with festive colors, towards the location of the fireplace used by the factory.

From time to time, you can meet one or two little elves wearing costumes of Christmas assistants and clogs on the road, holding their own gifts and playing in running and chasing, fully enjoying the joy brought by the festival.

Seeing this warm scene, not to mention Charlie, even Ryan couldn't help showing a soft smile on his face, and couldn't help sighing

"While I was at home, I never knew spirits could be so alive, so... alive."

Hearing this, Charlie couldn't help raising his eyebrows
"If I remember correctly, Kreacher has been taking care of your family from the beginning to the end."

"Yes." Ryan nodded.

"No wonder."

………………

Soon, along the way, the two finally stopped in front of a fireplace that hadn't been used for a long time at the corner of the factory.

There are still some incomplete but tough spider webs hanging on the fireplace. Whether it is a thick layer of ash accumulated on the surface or the inner wall has not been blackened by the flames, Ryan can't help but wonder whether this fireplace is natural. At the beginning of its establishment, it has never been used by anyone...

As if seeing the suspicion in Ryan's eyes, Charlie shrugged helplessly, explaining lightly

"After all, you also know that my factory has never had any customers, and most of the customers will come in through the main entrance..."

While talking, it seemed that it was really inappropriate to be so dirty, Charlie raised his hand.

With a slight movement of the fingertips, the magic immediately condensed and spread, turning into light visible to the naked eye out of thin air, lightly touching the dilapidated fireplace, and quickly cleaned it from the inside out.

"Do I know the guest you invited this time?"

Suddenly, looking at the dark fireplace in front of him, Ryan suddenly asked

"know."