Hogwarts: This holy light is righteously evil

Chapter 144 Harry: It's fun! I love to play!

Young wizards from all directions gathered here to await the unveiling of the new cards today, preparing for the upcoming Golden Dragon Battle tournament.

Seeing the store packed with customers, Puni's frustration vanished.

The booming popularity meant booming revenue, which meant a steady stream of Galleons flowing into his account, instantly putting him in a good mood.

After calming herself down, Penny turned to Hagrid with a serious expression and urged him on, "I promise you, I will take good care of Harry and make sure nothing happens to him."

He pointed to Hagrid's inner coat pocket and continued, "You should go back to Hogwarts as soon as possible. Aren't you worried about delaying important matters or losing important items?"

"I've been deliberately holding back from asking too many questions. The magical aura emanating from your pocket is too dazzling and has a very strong penetrating power. It looks extraordinary."

Puni added, half-jokingly, "You'd better get back to school as soon as possible; Headmaster Dumbledore must have been waiting for you for a long time."

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Harry, standing to the side, instantly understood. He immediately realized that the luminous and valuable item Penny mentioned was the mysterious package that Hagrid had just retrieved from Gringotts Vault 713.

Hagrid had specifically instructed him not to mention this matter to outsiders. It was supposed to be an extremely secretive object, but he never expected that the spiritual light it emitted would be so strong, making it easy for people to see through its secrets.

"Oh no!" Hagrid realized instantly, quickly raising his hand to tightly cover his coat, remembering this important matter. "I had completely forgotten about it until you mentioned it! I'll head back to school immediately and use your shop's fireplace for passage."

"Do as you please." Puni pointed to the crowded fireplace passageway inside the shop, "but right now all the fireplaces are packed with wizards passing by. If you can squeeze in, I have no objection."

Hagrid looked down at the crowded people, his eyes showing no fear.

In terms of physique and strength, he has never lost to anyone, so squeezing through the road is naturally no problem for him.

He then slowly walked down the magic wall to the third-floor stands, and without saying a word, he pushed through the crowded people, squeezing out a passage amidst the gasps and dodges of the young wizards, and successfully stepped into the green flames of the Floo Pink Fireplace.

Watching the rising emerald flames slowly dissipate, Puni shrugged gently, then focused all his attention on Harry beside him.

Looking at Harry, who was full of curiosity beside him, Puni suddenly decided to take the opportunity to chat briefly with the newly minted wizard.

"Harry, I have a question for you," Penny asked. "You've just entered a completely new magical world and discovered countless people you've never met before who seem to know you. How do you feel right now?"

"It's amazing." Harry thought for a moment and then added, "It feels like a beautiful dream, and I hope I never wake up from it. But I'm always uneasy, afraid that I'll hear a knock on the window the next second, that it's my aunt calling me to get up and do chores, to prepare breakfast, and to pull me back to my old life."

The two had only known each other for less than ten minutes, but Harry inexplicably developed a strong sense of trust in this senior, and was willing to openly reveal his deepest anxieties and expectations.

This sense of trust did not arise out of thin air. Part of it stemmed from his gratitude towards Hagrid, which subtly transferred to Hagrid's friend Puni. Another part came from his sincere admiration for Puni.

Harry admired and trusted such outstanding peers who owned their own magical shops and established themselves in the magical world at such a young age.

Puni looked at Harry quietly and instantly understood the boy's heart.

Harry grew up in a Muggle family and was oppressed and mistreated by the Dursleys for a long time. He harbored a deep-seated inferiority complex and was in a state of depression for a long time.

Suddenly stumbling into a wonderful magical world, after the ultimate surprise comes endless fear.

He had never experienced warmth and beauty before. The sudden gift made him unsure if it was real, and he was constantly worried that everything would vanish in an instant.

In Penny's observation, Harry's values ​​at this stage are exceptionally pure, with the absolutist cognition unique to children.

He was used to dividing everything in the world into two extremes: good things were flawless, and bad things were degenerate. He didn't understand the nuances of human nature and worldly affairs, and viewed problems in black and white terms.

This is why people and things encountered for the first time leave deep-rooted stereotypes in his mind, which have a long-lasting impact on his judgment and mindset.

This is normal for young people whose minds are not yet mature; it is a stage that everyone must go through in their growth.

Puni had no intention of correcting Harry's worldview.

Guiding and teaching Harry's growth was Dumbledore's responsibility. The headmaster had already planned Harry's path to growth and would not allow others to interfere at will.

He positioned himself perfectly, knowing he didn't need to become close friends with Harry, nor would he intentionally seek to become his enemy.

For now, all we need to do is maintain this gentle and reliable initial impression and keep an appropriate distance in our interactions.

Just as the two were chatting, a few clear chimes came from the shop counter, their rhythm bright and regular.

This is a unique notification sound in the store, indicating that the number of customers has reached the expected level, and the daily new card unveiling ceremony is about to officially begin.

The moment the bell rang, the once noisy and bustling shop fell silent.

All the young wizards who had been waiting stopped their chatter and turned their attention to the counter, eagerly anticipating the announcement of the new cards.

"Harry, let's pause our conversation for a bit."

Puni whispered a word of advice, then turned and walked to the edge of the stands, preparing to observe the staff's hosting routine for the day.

Harry was unaware of the store's operating model or the significance of the public announcement ceremony. He simply followed the crowd to the edge of the stands, leaned down to look at the throng below, and curiously observed the commotion.

The store manager who presided over the announcement ceremony today is a veteran employee who just completed a general promotion last month.

The store manager who previously held the position has been transferred to the French region, where he is now fully responsible for the operation of the overseas branch. He has also settled down in the local area and resolved his marriage issues. Even Puni secretly admires his efficient work pace.

Although the newly appointed store manager had just been promoted, he had already served in the store for many years. He was experienced, handled matters steadily, and had always been trusted by Puni. He was completely at ease hosting such public events.

The shop manager stood in the center of the counter, smiling as he looked at the many young wizards below, and announced in a loud voice: "First of all, thank you all for arriving on time today to participate in the unveiling of the new card. In order not to waste everyone's time, I have decided to skip the tedious procedures and reveal the brand new card immediately!"

"Today we're revealing a brand new card, a golden legendary card for a front-line class! It's a noble five-cost card! This is also the first golden legendary card revealed since the Magic Empire expansion update."

The Magic Empires expansion, which has been updated this time, adds a large number of new spell cards, significantly increasing the strength of spell-based decks.

Frontline warriors or tanks naturally can't be too shabby either.

Harry stared at the bustling scene before him, feeling utterly bewildered.

He could roughly tell that this was a special magic card game, but he couldn't figure out the specific rules and gameplay logic based on just one physical card.

The timeline is set in 1991. The Muggle world does not yet have a mature card game entertainment system, and Harry, who has never been exposed to this type of gameplay, naturally cannot instantly understand its fun and mechanics.

Puni, standing on the third-floor stands, saw through his confusion but didn't immediately explain the details. He simply told Harry that all the rules would be explained after the in-store promotional event, and that he just needed to wait patiently.

Prior to this, all Golden Dragon Magic Toy stores in various countries had only used a single animated poster to promote the gameplay.

The posters feature a unified design, with a magnificent wizard's tower standing in the center. At the top of the tower stands a dark silhouette of a figure, without revealing any facial features or body details.

For a long time, only this one concept poster has been shown to the public, without any text description or gameplay instructions, thus maintaining a strong sense of mystery.

The blurry visuals constantly piqued the curiosity of all the young wizards, and the suspense built up day after day kept everyone on the edge of their seats, fueling speculation about the new gameplay.

After the golden legendary card was revealed today, everyone present was pleasantly surprised, and many felt that the trip was complete and were preparing to leave one after another.

"Harry, today's promotional activities are all over."

Puni tapped the table in front of him lightly and asked, "Would you like to learn more about the specific gameplay now?"

Harry nodded emphatically immediately.

The lively discussion among his peers downstairs and the captivating storyline on the magic canvas had already deeply captivated him.

He watched the entire public announcement event with rapt attention, filled with curiosity.

Although the Dursleys' house had Muggle game consoles, they were all Dali's personal items.

Harry never had the chance to touch or play with anything growing up.

Children are naturally drawn to fun games, and he was no exception; a desire to try them had already been ignited in his heart.

Seeing this, Puni immediately took out a complete Golden Dragon War Chessboard set and handed it to Harry.

He specifically explained that this chessboard was only available for Harry to try out for free today; if he wanted to continue playing the next day, he would need to go downstairs and buy it himself.

With the wizarding legacy Harry has now inherited, the price of a mere chessboard is no burden for him; he can easily afford it.

A hint of secret anticipation lingered in Puni's eyes; he genuinely hoped that Harry would fall in love with this card battle gameplay.

He secretly planned that once Harry was familiar with the rules, he could easily crush this novice under the guise of a friendly match and enjoy a relaxing battle!

"Golden Dragon Battle is a simple, easy-to-learn, and very fun board game. You just need to collect synergies and continuously strengthen your cards to defeat your opponents. Oh, and don't forget to choose your Hextech enhancements!"

Harry was instantly hooked.

Fun!

Love to play!

I want to play!

The following morning, Cho Chang accompanied her parents to visit Lesterrange Estate.

The heavy, ancient wrought iron gate slowly opened inwards, revealing the unique scenery of the manor to everyone.

The overall architecture continues the classical structure of a traditional British castle, while the courtyard layout incorporates a delicate and elegant oriental landscaping style. The two completely different aesthetics blend perfectly, leaving the family of three who visited for the first time amazed and unable to recover for a long time.

What surprised them most was not the exquisite appearance of the manor, but the overwhelming warmth of their hospitality.

The house-elf Morty was waiting at the door early in the morning. He was dressed particularly formally today, having shed his usual simple robes and aprons and put on clean and tidy special clothes, with the Lestrange family's exclusive crest embroidered on the corners of his clothes.

Its slender, pointed ears trembled slightly; even Puni was seeing it in such a formal state for the first time.

"Distinguished guests, welcome to Lestrange Manor!" Morty bowed deeply, his forehead almost touching the ground, his posture respectful and sincere. "Morty has prepared fine tea and exquisite pastries in advance. Hearing of Miss Qiu's arrival, I specially prepared jasmine tea and osmanthus cake, hoping they will suit your tastes!"

It busied itself with meticulous care, attending to every detail and providing thoughtful and considerate service to its guests.

Unlike ordinary house-elves who are mechanically obedient and bound by magical contracts, Morty's smile at this moment was genuine, vibrant, and warm, instantly soothing everyone's initial sense of alienation upon first seeing the noble pure-blood manor.

Cho Chang's parents were already reserved, so visiting a long-established magical family inevitably made them somewhat cautious.

But under the pure and warm hospitality of Murthy and the relaxed and comfortable atmosphere of the manor, the two gradually let down their guard and became more and more relaxed.

noon.

The lunch atmosphere was relaxed and pleasant. The dishes prepared by Moti blended the characteristics of Eastern and Western cuisine, with unique taste and excellent flavor, winning unanimous praise from the family of three.

"Would you like to take a stroll in the backyard of the manor? There's a wide-open meadow there, and the environment is very peaceful," Puni asked.

Qiu Zhang Xinran agreed.

The two got up together and left the restaurant, walked through the winding, quiet corridor, and exited the building through the archway at the back of the main building.

The warm afternoon sun gently shone down, covering the entire courtyard.

The grassland in front of us is vast and flat, with the grass and trees neatly trimmed. It is lush and vibrant, and the green space stretches all the way to the edge of the surrounding woodland.

The fresh air, carrying the natural scents of grass and earth, rushes towards you, making you feel relaxed and refreshed.

Just then, a light and steady sound of horses' hooves came from afar, the rhythm crisp and powerful.

Two agile figures galloped from the other end of the grassland. The two horses had glossy and smooth coats and ran with an elegant and powerful gait. In the blink of an eye, they arrived in front of the two people.

The horse lowered its head obediently and nuzzled Puni's outstretched hand affectionately, making soft, sweet noises from its nose, full of affection.

"Their names are Fatty and Feifei." Puni gently stroked the two horses' foreheads and introduced them with a smile, "Their names were taken from Mo Tu, and this pasture is their usual area."