Hogwarts: This Dark Lord is so evil.

Chapter 565 Herbs, Gourmet Food, Hufflepuff
The hotel that appeared before Li Weide was quite different from other hotels of this era in his memory.

It didn't feel dirty, messy, or noisy.

Moreover, he could smell a faint fragrance as soon as he got close.

The aroma was almost undetectable, masked by the smells of food emanating from the hotel.

However, it is precisely this unassuming fragrance that can bring a sense of tranquility...

That's probably why there's not much trouble in this hotel.

Li Weide turned his head to look at the "wildflowers" that looked like weeds next to the hotel, and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

"Smart move."

"Huh? Teacher, what did you say?" Gryffindor asked, puzzled.

Li Weide pointed to the weeds, "See those plants? Although they look ordinary, they have a very good calming and soothing effect..."

"This is... valerian?" Ravenclaw exclaimed in surprise. "But valerian shouldn't have any smell, should it?"

After being reminded, Ravenclaw also became aware of the presence of valerian.

However, this valerian was quite different from the descriptions she had seen before.

Valerian roots and stems can be used to make a potion to revive hell, while its branches and leaves can be used to make a potion of forgetfulness...

Its medicinal effects include sedation and calming the mind, and it can even treat insomnia.

However, the book never mentions that valerian has a fragrance.

“Herbalism is a very interesting field, Rowena. The same herb, cultivated in different ways, can potentially produce unique varieties with extraordinary effects,” Li Weide said with a smile.

"Teacher, are you saying that this was deliberately cultivated to protect the hotel and prevent unnecessary trouble?" Ravenclaw realized.

“That’s right! Look, the difference between this place and other Muggle hotels is very obvious... Even those hot-tempered guests who get drunk in the hotel will still remain rational and won’t cause trouble while drunk,” Li Weide said.

In this era, wizards face a very difficult situation; to hide their identities in the bustling city, they naturally have to put in a lot of effort.

As for why he stayed in the Muggle community instead of moving to a remote place, it's probably because there are Muggle members in this wizard's family.

Li Weide looked at the hotel in front of him again.

This is an ordinary-looking building with green vines climbing the walls, which look like ivy. But Li Weide felt that these plants were not as simple as they seemed.

Moreover, in those sparse corners where the plants did not completely cover the walls, Li Weide discovered that the walls were actually made of large stones that were cut very neatly!
In this era, even the most powerful lords couldn't build castles with such finely crafted building materials.

Polishing and cutting stones was not an easy task for people in this era.

That would require a lot of time and money.

Unless... the person who built this hotel wasn't a Muggle, but a wizard with magic.

And they can't be ordinary wizards with mediocre abilities!
"Teacher, do you think the fourth student you're about to meet is here?" Ravenclaw was very clever. Based on Livde's behavior and the strange things he was encountering, he quickly guessed why Livde had come here.

"It's very possible, but we still need to see." Li Weide wasn't entirely sure either.

Although wizards in this era generally have relatively low abilities, there are still quite a few outstanding individuals.

There will always be some geniuses who have special opportunities to grow up.

Li Weide looked up at a wreath hanging above the doorway, which further solidified his suspicions.

One of them was covered in dust, a wreath that had been hanging there for who knows how many years, yet the flowers on it were still fresh...

There must be a wizard here.

If it's Hufflepuff, then trick them into leaving; if not, just consider it making a friend.

Li Weide strode into the hotel.

This hotel operates a fairly wide range of businesses, and upon closer examination, it is somewhat similar to an ancient Eastern inn.

There are rooms upstairs for guests to stay overnight, and there are also places to eat and drink downstairs.

At this time, since it was not mealtime, there were not many customers eating downstairs.

There were a few soldiers carrying weapons drinking; it was obvious they were slacking off during their shift.

"The mead here is really good."

"Yes, boss, another serving of haggis."

"Give me another serving of fish and chips."

Several soldiers called to the owner to order more snacks to go with the drinks.

"You all have work to do this afternoon, so perhaps you shouldn't drink too much."

The boss was a short, chubby man with a very kind smile that made people feel comfortable at first glance.

Clearly, he had some connection with these soldiers.

Therefore, there are certain reasons why this hotel has been able to continue operating.

"Don't worry, we have other plans for this afternoon," a soldier said with a smile.

"Okay, in that case, I'll bring you two more bottles of honey wine," the owner said kindly.

"Thank you so much!"

As Li Weide watched the boss and soldiers talking, a chubby girl walked up to their group.

"Excuse me, are you planning to stay at the hotel or have a meal?"

Li Wade turned around, looked at the girl in front of him who was about the same age as Ravenclaw, and put on a kind smile.

"I've heard that your food is delicious, so I'm planning to come and try it."

"Yes! Our food is the best! Even the lord sometimes sends his servants to order meals!"

Hearing praise for her family's food, the girl immediately perked up. "Come on, sit here, I'll get you the menu."

"Oh? Are you the customer who packed up the food earlier?" The girl saw Gryffindor.

“Hmm…yes, my teacher just tried your desserts and thought they were delicious, so he decided to come and try some of your other dishes,” Gryffindor said with a hearty laugh.

"Thank you so much for coming again!" The girl was clearly very happy.

Judging from their attire, Li Weide and his companions were clearly nobles, and likely highly educated individuals.

After all, Ravenclaw was holding a book, and Livid's alchemist attire made him look like a court scholar.

In this era, being able to make friends with more people like this and build connections is very beneficial to their business.

……

After choosing an inconspicuous seat, Li Weide and the two students casually ordered a few dishes, and the girl took the menu and ran to the kitchen.

"Teacher, is the student you're looking for that girl?" Ravenclaw asked in a low voice.

Li Wade laughed, "Yes, didn't you realize she was a witch?" "Uh... if you hadn't reminded me, I really wouldn't have noticed," Ravenclaw said honestly.

The chubby girl, just like any other Muggle girl, didn't look like a witch at all.

“It’s good that you didn’t notice… If everyone could see it, she would be in danger.” Li Weide smiled and took a small sip of mead.

Hmm, the wine tastes great too, it doesn't have that bitter taste at all.

"Then how did you figure it out, teacher?" Gryffindor asked softly, scratching his head.

“It’s simple. Although she tried to disguise it, the magical fluctuations on her body couldn’t escape my eyes. And then there’s that faint herbal scent on her… Muggles don’t have the ability to grow Venomous Fang Geraniums,” Li Wade laughed.

He was all too familiar with the smell of the fanged geranium.

Back then, he and Talking Tom had a mutated plant that could shoot out sharp fangs to attack people.

“Is the owner a wizard? He looks like the girl’s father,” Ravenclaw asked.

Because the girl and the boss look very similar, they must be related.

“No, boss.” Li Weide shook his head.

With his abilities, he could tell at a glance whether someone was a wizard or not.

Even if there was a slight fluctuation of magic, it must have come from some magical artifact.

The fact that her father is a Muggle and she is a wizard explains why she would risk staying in the Muggle community.

Soon, the dishes were served one by one.

You can tell from the smoky scent on the girl that she made it herself.

After all the dishes were served, she didn't leave, but looked at these distinguished guests with anticipation.

It's as if they want to know their evaluation as soon as possible.

Li Weide didn't say much, made himself a bowl of fish soup, picked it up and took a small sip.

Then, he smiled slightly.

“Mandragora leaves have a numbing effect, but you seem to have added some herb to reduce that numbing effect. However… this slight numbing effect is just right, giving the taste buds a tingling sensation… a very clever approach.”

Li Weide sincerely praised it.

In an era when only nobles could afford Sichuan peppercorns, they've managed to create a similar experience using a magical plant... I can only say, it's truly remarkable!

However, the girl in front of him tensed up instantly when she heard those words.

Because ordinary Muggles wouldn't know what a mandrake is!
Unless the other party is a wizard, or... a wizard hunter!
"You...you are..."

“Yes, we are all wizards, just like you,” Li Wade said with a smile.

Ravenclaw also quietly tucked half of his wand into his pocket.

The girl breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this.

Joy followed.

“That’s wonderful! I’ve hardly ever seen anything like this…” The girl glanced around nervously, especially at the soldiers. Seeing that they weren’t paying attention, she whispered, “A wizard…”

Li Weide glanced at the soldiers in the corner, smiled, picked up the large magic wand that looked like a wooden staff next to him, and gently tapped it on the ground.

In an instant, everyone in the hotel except for them froze like statues!

Wisps of white mist emerged from the shop, slowly obscuring the entrance.

"Alright, now no one will disturb our conversation anymore," Li Weide said with a smile.

"This is... a Confusion Charm, and... a spell I don't recognize." The girl said in surprise, looking at the white mist and the others who were frozen in place, as if time had stopped.

"It's really just a petrification curse and a Muggle banishment curse, nothing that complicated," Li Weide said with a smile.

"You're so amazing!" The girl looked at Li Weide with envy, thinking that if she could be that amazing, she wouldn't have to put so much effort into preventing her wizard identity from being discovered.

"What's your name?" Li Weide asked.

“My name is Helga Hufflepuff,” the girl answered truthfully.

Li Weide felt relieved; he had finally found it...

“My name is quite long, so I won’t go into detail about myself. You can call me Brian. I’m a wizard traveling with my students. I just happen to be passing through here today,” said Li Wade.

Ravenclaw glanced at Levine and thought, "Yeah... the teacher's name is so long, we can just pick one from it."

"You just said you've hardly ever seen a wizard? Then who taught you magic?" Li Wade began to ask questions.

“My magic was taught to me by my mother… but after she passed away, I could only learn on my own from the books she left behind. My father originally didn’t want me to continue learning, but he was worried that if I didn’t know how to use my abilities, it would bring disaster upon myself, so he stopped stopping me from learning,” Hufflepuff said sadly.

It has to be said that Li Weide's appearance was too kind and benevolent; at first glance, he seemed like a good person. So the young Hufflepuff didn't think much of it and just wanted to talk to him more.

After all, she hadn't really seen many other wizards.

"So, your father also knew your mother was a witch?" Li Weide asked again.

“Yes, my father is a good man. He didn’t look down on her because she was a witch. He believes that everyone in this world has the right to live a good life and be happy. Why should a good witch who has never harmed anyone be tied to the stake?” the girl said earnestly.

Li Weide nodded; he finally understood who Hufflepuff's inclusiveness came from.

“You have a good father,” Li Weide said with a smile.

“Your knowledge must be very extensive.” Hufflepuff looked at the quiet inn, still amazed by Levi’s magical prowess.

She could silently unleash several spells in the blink of an eye, a skill even her revered mother couldn't achieve.

"While it may sound immodest to say this, my knowledge is indeed quite substantial... However, I am already quite old, and I don't know how much longer I have to live. That's why I travel to various places, intending to take on some students and pass on my knowledge so that it won't be lost," Li Weide began to hint.

Sure enough, Hufflepuff was clearly tempted after hearing what Li Wade said.

However, Hufflepuff sighed regretfully when she saw her father still pouring wine.

She really wanted to learn from this obviously powerful wizard in front of her, after all, the knowledge left by her mother was limited.

But her curiosity about magic was far from satisfied...

However, after her mother passed away, her father only had her left. What would happen to her father if she were to leave too?
"I'm sorry, Mr. Brian, although I'd love to learn from you, but..."

“I understand. Family is the most beautiful thing in the world, and I won’t force you,” Li Weide said, snapping his fingers.

Everything in the hotel, which had been still, instantly returned to normal.

The petrified soldiers regained their mobility, but they continued drinking and eating as before, even their tone of voice remained unchanged. It was as if they had never been still at all…

Hufflepuff's father was frantically wiping the table... The people had just stopped, but the wine being poured out hadn't stopped.

Hufflepuff was captivated by Rivid's methods, but... all that excitement ultimately vanished with a regretful sigh.

(End of this chapter)