Hogwarts: From Luna's House to Godhood Through Intense Competition

Vizette nodded seriously. "Yes, maybe it's because I have some talent?"

“Okay…” Xenophilius tried to regain his composure and put on a relieved expression. “That’s good! You can help me with some housework from now on.”

Unlike before, he didn't go back to work, but let Vizette and Luna stay behind as well.

He even solemnly brewed a pot of Gordigan tea, as if he had something important to announce.

Vizette and Luna exchanged a glance, and Luna gently shook her head, indicating that she didn't know the reason.

In the living room filled with the aroma of Gordigan, Xenophilius sat upright. "Regarding the upcoming travel plans, is there anywhere you'd like to go?"

Vizette and Luna asked in unison, "What are the plans for the next trip?"

“Yeah! Remember that book about fighting trolls?” Xenophilius grinned. “It sold really well at Flourish and Blotts!”

"We just happen to have some spare cash... and Vezet is on vacation, so how about we go on a trip? Where do you want to go?"

Vizette and Luna exchanged another glance, seemingly waiting for the other's choice.

Xenophilius noticed their subtle interaction. "Just suggest a place! The final decision is mine anyway."

“Let’s go to Sweden?” Luna and Vizet said the same thing, and they looked at each other again.

"So neat?" Xenophilius interlaced his fingers and pressed them together against his chin.

He turned to look at Wiesett, his gaze scrutinizing her. "Do you all want to go to Sweden?"

Luna didn't speak, she just looked at Vizette.

Wieser nodded. "Sweden is quite interesting. Not only do you have Swedish short-nosed dragons and trolls, but you can also find Bowtruckles and Hokrap."

"I remember Professor Snape saying that the efficacy of Hocrab juice can decrease due to factors such as transportation, collection methods, and time."

"So we have to go to Sweden to get the best quality hoprap juice. I'm thinking of collecting some there to make invigorating potions."

He had always wanted to implement his plan to make money.

However, because I study too slowly, the corresponding plans have been put on hold.

Now that he has so much time during summer vacation, he plans to start by brewing magic potions and officially launch his plan.

Of course, there was another crucial and important reason that he didn't say aloud: Luna said that Sweden could find the Curved-Horned Snorkel.

……

Hearing Wizette express her thoughts, Luna breathed a sigh of relief. She didn't want Wizette to only consider traveling to Sweden to accommodate her.

"Brewing invigorating potions? That's a great plan!" Xenophilius rubbed his hands together. "Not only can we sell them for money, but we can also keep some for ourselves!"

"And you can learn potions from Snape, that should be pretty reliable, right? Invigorating potions... I remember St. Mungo's always needs them, I can find a way..."

He suddenly got up and rummaged through the cabinet, muttering, "I remember last time a reader wrote in, someone sent me a small bag of Dictamnus dasycarpus seeds... Where did they all go?"

Luna reminded him, "Dad, didn't you tell me to plant the white sage in the garden? It's already sprouted."

"As expected of my darling! Truly amazing!" Xenophilius sat back down and rubbed his hands together, his expression as if he had taken Felix Felicis, his face full of excitement and confidence.

"This way, we can save money on buying white oysters... If we go to Sweden, we might be able to pick them ourselves in Hökläp without having to buy them! It's like getting something for nothing!"

"It can't be considered getting something for nothing..." He scratched his head and looked at Vizet, saying, "When something like this happens, we still need to settle the score!"

"I'll help you sell the potions, and I'll take a cut. The rest is yours... Is that okay?"

“Okay!” Vizete nodded.

Xenophilius continued, "Of course! As for those commissions, I just charge the normal rate for pharmacies."

"Anyway, you know Snape. If you have any questions about the money, you can just ask him. Is that alright?"

“Of course, no problem!” Vizete nodded. “Thank you very much for your help.”

“Extra income, huh? I won’t lose out.” Xenophilius waved his hand. “Potion Masters aren’t easy to find. And you’re not just any potion master, you’re one who’s been training under a Potion Master!”

Chapter 4 Immediate Action

As the editor-in-chief of The Quibbler, Xenophilius was quite adept at creating sensationalism.

However, just to be on the safe side, he still asked Wiese to write a letter to Snape to ask for Snape's opinion.

“It’s definitely not because I’m afraid of Snape!” Xenophilius puffed out his chest and said in a strong voice, “It’s just that doing this will avoid causing trouble.”

“Understood!” Vizette nodded, trying to keep his face serious. “It will indeed save us a lot of trouble.”

Seeing Luna's smiling eyes, Xenophilius coughed and said, "Honey, go pick a few white peony leaves and let Vizet check their quality."

Vizette was about to follow, but he stopped her. "That book was placed in the front row of Flourish and Blotts, there must be a reason for that, right?"

“My reasons?” Vizette thought for a moment and said uncertainly, “Maybe… Mr. Bashat has been quite kind to me.”

Xenophilius raised an eyebrow. "He seems to want to get information from me about your background... How would I know any of that!"

"You came to me because of that old softie in the Ministry of Magic." He said this with a hint of malice.

"Old...gummy candy?"

"Cornelly Fudge, huh! Isn't Fudge just a gummy bear? That guy's shrewd! Remember the Gringotts theft last year?"

"Yes, they're quite famous."

"That's the trouble caused by Old Gummy Bear! He secretly assassinates fairies, turns them into pies, or simply drowns them!"

"what?"

"You didn't expect that, did you? That old gummy bear even has an army composed of Heliopas to guard against Headmaster Dumbledore!"

"Beware of Headmaster Dumbledore?"

"Yes! He's afraid Dumbledore will take his place, so he's really ruthless!"

"Understood, I will remember!"

"That's right! Old Gummy is no simpleton! He even uses the Secret Affairs Department to develop deadly poisons. People like us who know his secrets will become his targets for poisoning!"

……

Xenophilius rattled off a whole bunch of things, and finally added, "This is all top secret! I'm only telling you this because I consider you one of my own!"

Vizette asked tentatively, "Is it because...Professor Snape taught me how to brew potions? So you're not afraid of poison?"

"You're very talented!" Xenophilius said with an admiring look.

Of all the information available, Wizette felt that only Fudge's suspicion of Dumbledore was likely true.

Just as his head was buzzing, Luna finally returned.

In Vizette's eyes, this was nothing short of a savior descending upon the world.

Luna not only brought two tender white leaves, but also washed a small plate of airship plums as dessert.

Xenophilius picked up a piece of airship liquor and kept praising it, saying, "My darling is as wonderful as an elf!"

Vizette felt like he was going to nod his head off; it was the sentence he agreed with most that night.

"I just did what I could..." Luna's face was flushed, and she looked even more delicate and beautiful than Li.

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Xenophilius was also a man of action; the next day he got up early and went to the Leaky Cauldron with Vizet and Luna.

To regain the dignity he lost last night, he will take on the challenge of riding the Muggle bus again, heading to the Ministry of Magic to queue up and apply for a wizard passport.

Wizette had prepared pennies and pounds in advance before waving goodbye to Xenophilius.

Wizette pulled out his enrollment list from last year and carefully examined the procurement items on it.

"Apart from textbooks, everything else can be bought in advance, which will make things much easier next time you come."

This was a task assigned by Xenophilius: to take Luna to buy some school supplies first, and then meet up at the Ministry of Magic.

Mr. Bashat wasn't in the bookstore, so the two didn't linger and officially began their shopping trip, quickly purchasing crucibles, crystal potion bottles, telescopes, paper, pens, and other supplies.

The two walked together into the Madam Malkin's Robe boutique, where the jewel-encrusted Madam Malkin immediately greeted them.

"Oh... lovely children, I seem to remember you... You came last year, didn't you? What would you like to buy this year? Custom-made or new styles?"

Facing the incredibly enthusiastic Mrs. Morkin, Vizette said somewhat awkwardly, "Just like last year."

"What a good child... I'll arrange it for you right away!" Madam Malkin looked at Luna beside her, took out her wand and waved it, then beckoned over a tape measure and began to measure her figure.

Even the black school robe looked exceptionally good on Luna.

Mrs. Malkin added some clever touches to the ladies' college gown, such as a flowing collar with a bow at the neckline.

The lower back also features a similar butterfly-shaped waistband, outlining the girl's slender waist. Combined with Luna's serene smile, it creates a graceful and ethereal feel.

"What a beautiful girl... Would you like to try on some other clothes besides the school uniform?"

Mrs. Malkin enthusiastically promoted her wares, even approaching Wizette, "Look, even the plain-colored school uniforms are so nice, why don't you buy something else?"

Vizette looked Luna up and down carefully and noticed that her fair cheeks were tinged with a lovely blush, like cherry blossoms.

“It looks great!” Vizet nodded solemnly. “Luna, do you want anything else?”

"I bought a lot during the Christmas holidays, enough to wear." Luna tucked a strand of hair that had fallen across her forehead behind her ear. "We'll talk about it next time!"

"Mrs. Malkin, let's talk about it another time then! Thank you very much for your hospitality!"