The Wind and the Wings of Hogwarts

"I didn't expect this..."

Scott hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

Milton had indeed seemed to have grown a lot, but Scott didn't expect that he hadn't grown that much yet.

Roger thought it was normal, saying, "Even if there are some changes, it's impossible to be completely transformed in such a short time."

Are you making sarcastic remarks?

Milton looked helpless.

Scott and Roger coughed and quickly changed the subject.

The two began to discuss the pieces Milton would be playing the next day, most of which were compositions he had made in recent years and which they had heard before.

“I always knew you were a genius and that you would shine, and now you have.”

"As long as you can perform at your usual level, you will definitely be able to win over all the audience."

"You have already conquered musicians, and you can conquer others even more."

"You are the best."

The two men showered him with compliments, leaving Milton somewhat amused and exasperated.

He mentioned another of his worries: "My teacher wants me to apply to the Vienna University of Music."

He addressed the musician who admired him as his teacher, which suggests that the musician truly appreciated him.

“Of course, once you graduate from Hogwarts, you can apply to any university,” Scott said.

“But my teacher thinks I’m just wasting my time at my current school,” Milton said somewhat embarrassedly. “Of course, he doesn’t know about magic or Hogwarts; he thinks I’m attending some unknown boarding school.”

Scott then asked, "So you're going to give up? The remaining two years at Hogwarts?"

Milton shook his head, somewhat confused. "I don't know."

He was clearly hesitant.

"You actually thought about giving up? That's Hogwarts!" Roger was quite surprised.

Scott could understand.

“Giving up isn’t out of the question,” he said. “After all, Milton has already participated in OWLs and should be able to get a few certificates. And Hogwarts’ sixth and seventh years are advanced classes.”

"But……"

Roger still couldn't accept this choice.

Scott added, "For Milton, music is more important than magic. And..."

He paused, his expression becoming more serious.

"The British magical world is not peaceful right now. Voldemort and Medea's forces are locked in a power struggle, and the Ministry of Magic has become much more chaotic. Milton's father, Mr. Grevis, is deeply involved and can be said to have been caught up in this storm."

He looked at Milton.

"It might be a better option for you to stay away from the UK at this time."

Milton's expression changed. "I didn't think of that... I didn't think that way."

“I know,” Scott said, “but I think you can think of it that way, and I think it’s a good option.”

Even Roger nodded in agreement upon hearing Scott's words.

Milton opened his mouth, but finally said, "I think... I need to think about it some more."

Scott laughed. "Of course, this is just my suggestion. You can make your choice after careful consideration."

Milton was caught in a dilemma and couldn't concentrate on worrying about the concert the next day.

“Oh, right,” Scott remembered something else, “did you invite Professor Flitwick to tomorrow’s concert?”

Whether as the dean of Ravenclaw College or as the instructor of the Classical Music Club, inviting Professor Frivi to enjoy the concert was a very meaningful thing.

Milton can also seek Professor Flitwick's advice regarding his future choices.

“I have already written a formal invitation letter to Professor Flitwick,” Milton said, “but I don’t know if the professor will come.”

After considering Professor Flitwick's personality, Scott immediately said, "I think he'll come, unless he hasn't received the letter."

Milton looked at Roger. "The letter was sent to Roger through the Muggle post office and then forwarded to him."

Roger said, "After I received that letter yesterday, I asked the owl at home to deliver it. The professor will definitely receive it. Just wait for the professor's praise tomorrow."

"I wish the professor could really come," Milton couldn't help but smile.

Chapter 415 Milton's Concert

Just as Scott had predicted, Professor Flitwick did not refuse Milton's invitation.

That morning, they received a letter from an owl.

The letter was sent by Professor Frivi after he came to Austria from England.

After receiving the letter, the three hurriedly went out and met the professor in an old bar located deep in a secluded alley in the old town.

Of course, this is a wizard's bar.

It was by following the guidance of this letter that Scott and his team finally found traces of magic hidden in the city.

"professor!"

"Professor Flitwick!"

"Oh, my students, hello!"

Although not much time had passed, the teachers and students felt an extraordinary sense of closeness to each other when they met in this unfamiliar country.

The three boys even bent down and gave Professor Flitwick three warm hugs.

Their meeting even attracted the attention of other Austrian wizards in the bar.

Whether it was from shyness or excitement, Professor Flitwick's face turned slightly red.

“Oh, I am honored and proud.” After the hug, the professor said to Milton with a face full of satisfaction, “I asked the local wizards and learned how remarkable your achievements are.”

He didn't even forget Scott and Roger.

"Of course, I am also pleased with your sincere attitude towards friendship."

Scott and the other two laughed, and Milton blushed.

Roger laughed and said, "Oh, Eddie would love to come too, but he's in America right now."

“Of course, he’s a good boy too.” Professor Flitwick praised Eddie again, though Eddie couldn’t hear him now.

There were some things that were inconvenient to say once they left this wizard's bar, so they chose to stay here a little longer and chat.

Professor Flitwick recounted his experience of traveling abroad.

He entered the country through official channels of the Ministry of Magic.

“You entered the country via Muggle transportation. After the concert, it would be better if I took you to the local Ministry of Magic for a proper registration, especially Milton.”

Professor Frivi suggested.

"You'll probably be staying here for the rest of the holiday. It'll be safer if you register with the magic government."

He also asked Scott and Roger to go with him.

"This will assure them of our politeness and friendliness; it's never appropriate for a wizard to enter another country so abruptly."

Scott and Roger hadn't originally thought of it this way, but after exchanging glances, they agreed.

Professor Flitwick then enthusiastically recommended the city where the Austrian Ministry of Magic was located.

"I came here from this place via the FluNet..."

Based on the professor's description, Scott and his friends quickly became interested in the city.

According to Professor Flitwick, the Austrian Ministry of Magic is located in Innsbruck, a small town more than 400 kilometers southwest of Vienna.

It was a small, snow-covered town nestled in the embrace of the Alps, with unique and beautiful medieval architecture situated in a glacial valley.

But Scott remembered something else.

"To be honest, I've never registered with the Spanish Ministry of Magic. I even took a stroll around the wizarding district in Barcelona this holiday."

“Oh, I forgot to mention that before. But I think it’s necessary for you to register officially to avoid any unnecessary misunderstandings,” Professor Flitwick said. “Your parents have already settled in Madrid, haven’t they?”

Scott nodded. "I will when I get back this time."

Professor Flitwick then focused on Milton, discussing his concert, since the professor was also a music lover.

Unfortunately, Milton didn't have much time, and he soon had to leave to prepare for the evening's concert.

This made him somewhat uneasy, and he kept apologizing to Professor Flitwick.

Professor Flitwick, all smiles, graciously urged him to leave first.

After that, Scott and Roger accompanied their dean on a sightseeing tour of the city.

When Professor Flitwick left the wizard's pub, he did not use spells to diminish his presence or make the Muggles ignore him, as he had done in England.

He used a slight form of body modification to alter the somewhat pointed ears and nose.

Despite this, the professor's unusual physique still frequently attracted curious glances from passersby when he walked down the street.

Professor Flitwick was quite unfazed by this.

While sightseeing, he also shared his experience of traveling abroad with the two students who accompanied him.

"I don't want to use other magic in this unfamiliar country, because it might arouse suspicion and misunderstanding among the local wizards, causing some unnecessary trouble..."

In addition, he also mentioned many other points to note, such as how to deal with the Ministries of Magic of other countries.

It was like a lively and interesting extracurricular practical lesson, which Scott and Roger listened to with great interest.

They spent almost the entire day exploring Vienna's old town before returning to Milton's apartment after dinner.

Afterwards, they all changed into formal attire, went out to rent cars, and headed to the concert venue.

Milton's new teacher seems to be quite influential, as the solo recital was held inside the Vienna University of Music and Performing Arts.

When Scott and his team entered, the not-so-large concert hall was already filled with many young musicians.