The person is at Hogwarts, but the system is in Middle-earth!

King's Cross Station, September 1.

Rowe pushed a cart full of "military supplies" and stood between platform 9 and platform 10.

Beneath his black robes lay a blackthorn wand, and a frying pan hung at his waist. Claybarn, a black owl in a cage, warily surveyed his surroundings.

"There's no entrance," Lowe muttered to himself, tapping lightly on the brick wall between the two platforms.

To Muggles, it was just an ordinary wall. But in Rowe's system vision, a faint starlight flowed across that wall.

[Magic barrier detected]

[Type: Spatial Folding/Concealment Array]

[System determination: A replica of the Turin Gate]

[Note: This is a gateway to the unknown; only those who possess the password can enter.]

"The Gate of Turin!" Lowe took a deep breath. He certainly knew the story of the west gate of the Moria mines.

He looked around, making sure no one of the noseless Dark Lord's henchmen was watching nearby, then leaned closer to the wall and whispered tentatively:

"Mellon (friend)?"

The wall did not react.

Luo Wei frowned. Was the password wrong?

"Edro (open)?" he changed the word.

It remained completely still.

"Could it be Annon edhellen, edro hi ammen (Gate of the Elves, open for me with this command)?" Lowe began to utter long sentences in Sindarin.

A passing station guard stared at the child muttering to himself against the wall as if he were a lunatic.

Just as Rowe was contemplating whether he should use his frying pan to physically break down the wall, a commotion arose behind him.

"It's packed with Muggles, that's what I mean."

Luo Wei turned around abruptly.

A group of red-haired people were passing through the ticket gate. Leading them was a short, plump woman, followed by a long string of red-haired children, each pushing a stroller just like hers, some even with an owl on it.

[Scan complete]

Target audience: The Weasley family

[Race Classification: Human/Hobbit of the Stag]

[Characteristics: Red hair (although very tall, this is clearly due to mutation from drinking the Ent Water), noisy, and even a bit reckless.]

[Faction: Absolutely Neutral/Potential Ally]

The Hobbits of Stagland! They are the most formidable of the Hobbits, living across the Brandy River, and they love boating, swimming, and adventure!

The short, plump woman was talking to the children when she suddenly looked behind Rowe.

When Lowe looked back, he saw that Harry Potter, the "Ringer," had somehow ended up pushing a train there, looking at the group of redheads with a blank expression.

"Um, excuse me," Harry mustered his courage and asked the woman, "Excuse me..."

"Hello, dear," the woman said kindly. "First time at Hogwarts, is it? Ron is a freshman too."

She pointed to the last boy, who was tall and thin, with freckles and big hands and feet.

Lo Wei's gaze fell on the boy.

[Target: Ron Weasley]

[System determination: Samwise Gamji is a reserve player]

[Potential: Loyal Gardener / Last Bearer]

[Note: He may seem ordinary, even a bit goofy, but he possesses a heart of gold. On the edge of Mount Doom, perhaps only he can carry the savior.]

"I see." A look of understanding flashed in Rowe's eyes. Since Gandalf (Dumbledore) had arranged for Sam (Ron) to wait at this station, it meant that the way this door was opened must be related to them.

"How are we going to get there?" Harry asked, voicing the question that had been on Rowe's mind.

"Don't worry," the woman said. "Just keep walking straight towards the ticket gate between platforms 9 and 10. Don't stop, don't be afraid, or you'll bump into it. This is very important for you. It's best to jog all the way."

What?

Lowe's pupils trembled.

Just crash straight into it? Without any protection? Without chanting any incantations?

This is akin to Aragorn telling Frodo, "Want to get into Moria? Try ramming your head against that massive stone door!"

The next second, the little girl named Ginny actually did it. She pushed the cart, sped up, and then disappeared.

Next up were those two guys who looked like twins.

[WARNING! Spatial fluctuations detected!]

[Judgment: Physical Time Travel/Leap of Faith]

"I see," Rowe murmured to himself, "This isn't a test of magical incantations, it's a trial of courage! Only the fearless warrior can cross this barrier!"

That's incredibly hardcore! No wonder it's a school that trains warriors to fight the Dark Lord!

It was Ron's turn.

"Good luck," Luo Wei suddenly said.

Ron was startled and turned to see the boy who had been standing to the side staring at the wall. Ron was looking at him with the same gaze one would give a comrade about to go to war.

"Uh, thank you?" Ron was a little taken aback.

"Remember, fear is the greatest enemy." Rowe patted Ron on the shoulder. "Don't close your eyes when you charge; keep your eyes on the enemy's wall."

Ron swallowed hard. Although he found this man strange, his serious tone made him feel inexplicably brave. He took a deep breath, pushed his bike, and sped off, disappearing into the wall.

"Alright, it's your turn," the woman said to Harry.

Harry looked nervous.

"Don't be afraid, Ringbearer." Rowe pushed the cart to Harry's side. "Now that Sam is in, you have no reason to back down. Stay close to me."

Before Harry could even process what "Ringholder" and "Sam" meant, he saw Rowe suddenly lower his center of gravity and assume a standard charging stance.

That was the posture of cavalry charging with long spears.

"For the North! For my hairline!"

Lowe let out a low growl and suddenly accelerated.

His eyes were fixed on the brick wall as he pushed the cart, holding a blackthorn wand in his other hand, ready to physically break through the wall if the crossing failed.

砰？

There was no impact as expected.

After a moment of darkness, the view suddenly opened up.

A deep red steam locomotive was parked beside the crowded platform. A sign on the train read: Hogwarts Express, 11:00.

But in Lo Wei's eyes, this scene was a completely different story.

New maps discovered: King's Cross Station, Grey Harbor/Eisengard Arsenal

[Target Vehicle: Hogwarts Express, Steel Dragon/Steam Siege Beast]

[Danger Level: Medium (Although it's a friendly vehicle, this massive steel body is spewing thick smoke, exuding the malevolent aura of industrial pollution)]

"A steel behemoth," Rowe said, his brow furrowed as he looked at the massive locomotive. "Saruman's technology has already infiltrated this place?"

Harry, panting, rushed out behind him and was stunned to see Rowe standing defensively in front of the locomotive.

"That's a train, Rowe," Harry reminded him cautiously. "We see them in the Muggle world too."

"No, Harry." Rowe lowered his defensive stance, but his eyes remained serious. "You're only seeing the surface. This isn't just a means of transportation; it's a tamed beast that will take us to the heart of the battlefield."

Harry: "..."

He thought Rowe might need to eat more chocolate or see a doctor.

"Hey, do you need any help?"

One of the red-haired twins peeked out and looked at Lo Wei, who was preparing to load his luggage into the car.

"Are you Fred? Or George?" Rowe looked at the system panel.

[Target: Fred Weasley]

[System Determination: Merri, Mischief-Maker/Ranger]

"I'm Fred," the boy said with a smile. "That's George."

"Need a hand?" Another boy who looked exactly like him came over. "Hey, the way you charged over there was really cool, like a Muggle soldier going to blow up a bunker."

"That's the Rohan cavalry's charge tactic," Rowe corrected earnestly. "Thank you for your help, Merry, Pippin. I mean, Fred, George."

The twins exchanged a glance, both seeing excitement in each other's eyes.

"Cool!" they exclaimed in unison.

They helped Rowe carry his luggage upstairs. Rowe noticed that Ron had already reserved a cubicle inside and was peeking out.

"Mission complete." Luo Wei clapped his hands, and a golden settlement box popped up in front of him on the system interface.

[Main Quest Update: Crossing the Mist Completed]

[Reward issued: 100 Galleons]

[Note: This is your first settlement allowance as a member of the expedition. Please use it wisely and don't be greedy like the dwarves.]

Luo Wei touched the suddenly heavy money pouch in his pocket and a smile appeared on his lips.

With money, we can buy more "Lambas" (chocolate and compressed biscuits). In this long war, logistics are always the top priority!