Hogwarts: This holy light is righteously evil

Chapter 143 I'll take care of Harry?

Hagrid's voice was loud and powerful, with a strong penetrating quality, instantly drowning out the noise in the store. "I'm here today because I need your help with something!"

The loud sound echoed throughout the shop, causing many young wizards who had just arrived through the fireplace to wince and cover their ears.

It was at this moment that Puni noticed the thin, frail figure of the boy beside Hagrid. He was slender and looked particularly weak.

Puni's smile faded slightly as he spoke up, "I'm fine here. If you have something to say, come upstairs. Don't make a racket in the lobby and disturb other customers. Everyone's getting fed up with your loud voice."

Hagrid glanced down and saw the young wizards around him covering their ears. He then realized he had made too much noise and quickly looked apologetic. He then led Harry to the area directly below the third-floor stands.

The two looked around but couldn't find the staircase leading to the third floor. They stood there, somewhat at a loss.

Puni smiled and gestured to the wall beside him, explaining, "There are special access shoes placed by the wall. After you change into them, just walk straight ahead and you can go directly to the third floor without having to look for the stairs."

On the side wall of the stands, there is a special area with a significantly darker color, wide enough for two adults to walk side by side, with the wall texture extending straight from the floor to the ceiling, clearly defined.

A row of special magic shoes was neatly arranged at the base of the wall; this was the special passage that Puni had just mentioned.

Harry stared at the wall and shoes in front of him, completely baffled by the underlying principles, his mind filled with doubt.

But Hagrid, who was beside him, was already familiar with this and instantly understood how to pass through.

Hagrid walked straight to the wall, reached out and took down the largest size magic shoe on display. The shoe was lightweight and could be picked up easily.

Even though this was the largest pair of shoes in the entire row, it was still too small compared to Hagrid's large feet, and he could barely wear them.

He patiently fastened the shoes securely to his feet, preparing to pass through.

After getting dressed, Hagrid lifted his foot and gently stepped onto the dark wall.

A bizarre scene unfolded before Harry's eyes in an instant: Hagrid's body was not bound by gravity, his feet were firmly planted on the vertical wall, and his body remained parallel to the ground, firmly attached to the wall surface.

Without any levitation aids or the casting of any visible magic, Hagrid steadily ascended the wall as if walking on flat ground, climbing step by step toward the third-floor stands.

"Harry, just follow me up!" When they reached the third floor, Hagrid turned slightly to the side, flipped lightly, and landed steadily in the stands, waiting for Harry to catch up.

Harry quickly composed himself, suppressing his shock and bewilderment, and hurried forward to choose suitable shoes.

In stark contrast to Hagrid, he was small in stature, and only the smallest size shoes could fit his feet.

Overjoyed, Harry quickly dressed and eagerly stepped onto the dark wall to experience this mind-blowing magic.

Just as he steadied himself and prepared to slowly ascend, a clear, youthful voice came from the third floor.

"Hey, Harry!" Penny leaned forward slightly, his gaze falling on Harry, and reminded him, "Your wand is on the floor."

Harry looked down and gazed past the magic wall beneath his feet, where he saw his brand-new wand lying quietly on the smooth ground.

The experience of floating and walking on the wall was particularly novel and piqued Harry's curiosity. He didn't want to turn back and land halfway.

Seeing the wand so close, he was certain he could reach out and pick it up. Just as his fingers were about to touch the wand, he suddenly leaped into the air.

Once freed from the magical support of the magic shoes, the levitation effect instantly ceased.

The next second, Harry lost his support and fell straight off the wall, crashing heavily onto the shop's hardwood floor.

Puni, who was watching from the third-floor stands, couldn't help but chuckle.

He quickly grabbed the Polaroid camera beside him, snapped a picture, and captured Harry's disheveled fall.

A unique and amusing photo from your embarrassing past is thus created.

Puni thought to himself that Harry had experienced countless strange and embarrassing incidents since he was a child, so he probably wouldn't care too much about this little embarrassment.

Harry, who was lying on the ground, immediately realized that he had acted rashly and made a fool of himself.

Without much hesitation, he quickly picked up his wand from the ground, adjusted his state, stepped onto the magic wall again, and steadily walked towards the third floor.

When Harry went up to the stands, Penny noticed that he simply put his wand in his pocket casually, without any regard for it.

At this moment, Harry was still clueless and had no idea what special meaning and weight this special wand held for him.

Harry rolled onto the platform, his heart brimming with excitement.

He had witnessed various magical phenomena before, but none of them could compare to the shock brought by this anti-gravity magic wall.

This was magic that shattered the common sense of the Muggle world and overturned established perceptions, allowing him to truly experience the wonder and magnificence of the magical world.

Seeing that Harry had arrived safely, Hagrid immediately stepped forward, gently patted his shoulder with his broad hand, and then pointed to Penny beside him, taking the initiative to formally introduce the two of them.

"Let me introduce you. This is Penny Lestrange, the owner of the Golden Dragon Magical Shop. Like you, he is a student at Hogwarts and is currently in his second year."

After saying that, Hagrid explained his purpose: "Didn't you tell me before that you didn't want to go back to your aunt's house and suffer during this holiday? It just so happens that Puni will be staying in Diagon Alley to manage the shop for the entire holiday, and I was thinking of asking him to look after you for a while so that you can have a peaceful holiday."

"Hey, don't make decisions for me without my permission." Puni raised his hand and nudged Hagrid's waist with his elbow. "I'm busy with things at the shop every day and don't have much free time. I can't just agree to take care of someone."

"It's just a matter of looking after the kids a little more, it's not a big deal."

Hagrid smiled broadly and said, "You know, he's Harry Potter."

Hagrid's expression became exceptionally solemn and proud simply by uttering his name.

It's no wonder he felt this way. As the only boy who survived a great calamity, Harry's existence kept Voldemort in hiding for a full ten years, making him a legend in the entire wizarding world.

"Of course I know Harry Potter!" Penny said matter-of-factly. "Precisely because I know him, I need to figure out the whole thing. How did it suddenly become my responsibility to look after him? What if something happens to him right under my nose? What if he gets lost or encounters danger? I won't be able to find him at all. I can't bear that responsibility."

These words sound like a deliberate attempt to criticize Harry for getting lost, but objectively speaking, it's not an exaggeration.

Harry is thin and weak, with no ability to protect himself. Any sudden situation could put him in danger.

At first, Puni's idea was simple. Like all curious wizards, he just wanted to see the legendary boy who had survived the ordeal and confirm with his own eyes whether the rumored lightning-shaped scar really existed.

He never imagined that he would suddenly receive a request to take care of a newlywed.

Harry stood still, tilting his head slightly to watch the interaction between the two people in front of him, listening quietly to their conversation.

Penny was already over 1.6 meters tall, and compared to the burly Hagrid, he still had to look up. But for the thin and frail Harry, he was already a tall figure that he had to look up to.

Harry had no idea that the second-year student was so tall and imposing when he was looking at him from a distance downstairs.

He always thought the other person was only one year older than him, and that the difference in their physique wouldn't be too great.

Not only that, Puni's clothes were loose and refreshing, and his forearms were neat and firm, with a hint of well-proportioned muscle lines, which made Harry feel envious.

He secretly fantasized that if he could have such a strong physique, he wouldn't have been constantly bullied and manipulated by Dali and his companions in the Muggle world.

Penny looked down at Harry's thin, frail figure, then turned to Hagrid: "And his health is so poor. Was he mistreated in his Muggle family?"

Hagrid's face darkened, his expression grave. He nodded heavily in response, suppressing his anger and heartache.

"That's why he was so determined not to go back to his aunt's house."

Hagrid looked at Penny and sincerely explained the reason, "He wants to stay in Diagon Alley this month to adapt to the magical world and learn more basic knowledge, but I will be returning to Hogwarts soon and will not be able to take him with me."

"I'm really worried about leaving him here alone. It's too dangerous without anyone looking after him, so I came here specifically to ask you if you could help look after him for a while."

Today is July 31st, and the Hogwarts return-to-school train is scheduled to depart on August 31st.

According to the original plan, Harry was supposed to stay at his Muggle aunt's house for the entire month before school started.

Having witnessed firsthand the freedom and wonder of the magical world, Harry could no longer tolerate the oppressive and cold life on Privet Drive.

Hagrid felt sorry for his plight, which is why he came up with the idea of ​​temporarily staying in Diagon Alley.

However, in Puni's view, this temporary plan was full of loopholes and could not be considered reliable.

Puni quickly sorted through the key information in his mind.

The protective magic that has bound Harry to his blood relatives for many years has always relied on the blood ties with his aunt Petunia.

After a moment's thought, he quickly assessed the situation. Ten years of continuous nourishment had brought this protective power to its peak, and being separated from his aunt for a short period would not immediately diminish its effectiveness.

After weighing the pros and cons, Puni looked at the still bewildered Harry and asked, "What was your exact address in the Muggle world before?"

Harry's eyes lit up immediately. He could tell that the senior Hagrid trusted had agreed to help.

He didn't dare delay and immediately gave the detailed address: "4 Privet Road, Little Huigkin, Surrey."

The moment the words left his mouth, Puni understood instantly.

The bloodline protection magic left by Harry's mother has an effect mechanism extremely similar to the Fidelity Charm, and has a very strong exclusivity.

However, there are loopholes in the rules. Now that Harry has revealed his permanent address, it means that the exclusive protection mechanism of this residence will no longer apply to Puni and will no longer be able to keep him out.

With Harry giving his address, Penny gained access to Number 4 Privet Drive and could freely travel to that Muggle residence at any time.

At this moment, the bloodline protection charm on Harry has undergone subtle changes, and the rules have been quietly rewritten.

From now on, the shield's counterattack mechanism will only be triggered if Puni takes the initiative to harm Harry; otherwise, the shield will almost never activate on its own.

Puni secretly wondered about the logic behind this ancient magic, recalling how Harry had dueled with Severan in public during their school days. At that time, Harry, facing the attack head-on, did not trigger any spell rebound.

Such lenient judgment criteria are truly perplexing.

Even so, he dared not let his guard down; acting prudently was always the best course of action.

"It turns out to be a suburban area; the location is indeed remote enough."

Puni nodded slightly, making up his mind, "I will send a letter later to inform that Muggle family about the matter, to give them advance notice."

As soon as he finished speaking, he let the light fall on Harry.

Harry's clothes were obviously too big and bulky, hanging loosely on his thin body and looking particularly ill-fitting.

Puni then inquired about his accommodation: "Do you have enough money to rent a place at the Leaky Cauldron for a month?"

Before Harry could respond, Hagrid burst into laughter, full of smugness.

"You don't need to worry about that at all! Harry's parents have already left him a substantial inheritance at Gringotts, a whole warehouse full of wealth, enough for him to live a life of comfort and ease."

"And I arranged it all in advance! I booked a room for Harry for a month with Old Tom at the Leaky Cauldron. You see, we came empty-handed, without any luggage, because his personal belongings were already arranged beforehand."

Hagrid looked confident and in control.

This move left Puni feeling helpless, and he instantly realized that he had been outmaneuvered.

"I see," Penny said irritably. "Hagrid, you actually planned this all along. What were you going to do if I hadn't agreed to look after Harry?"

"There's no way you could be wrong!" Hagrid raised his hand and patted Penny's shoulder heavily, his sincerity evident. "I've known your character for a long time. You've always been kind-hearted and would never leave little Harry unattended and adrift alone."

Puni listened to this praise.

These seemingly complimentary words are, in reality, just a way of giving myself a "good guy" card, and I unwittingly accepted this troublesome task.

He secretly grumbled to himself, silently making a mental note of his frustration, and planned to go back to school to clean up the giant spider's nest again to vent his frustration.

Although she had reservations about Hagrid's scheming, Penny did not take it out on Harry and remained gentle and patient with the bewildered newcomer.

Just as he was about to continue the conversation, a loud and deep bell suddenly rang throughout the entire shop.

In the short time it took for the group to chat, the shop lobby, which had previously had many empty seats, was already filled with a steady stream of young wizards.