Hogwarts: This holy light is righteously evil.

He raised his hand and touched his nose, which felt round and heavy.

Huh? It turned into a pig's nose!

Puni walked to the mirror in the hall, looked at his reflection with a pig's nose on his head, and couldn't help but burst into laughter.

What kind of magical creature is this?

Marshal Tianpeng?

However, the pig's nose only lasted for a few seconds before slowly returning to normal.

Even so, Puni still found it very interesting. He could see that the twins had a very creative idea. Although the jar of candy was only half-finished, it had great potential. If it was improved, it could definitely become a popular magical toy.

Puni knew that the reason the candy hadn't worked as expected was because the Weasley twins weren't skilled enough at using the Transfiguration Charm and their control over magic wasn't precise enough, resulting in a poor transformation effect and a short duration.

He secretly considered that perhaps he could buy the idea, hand it over to his Jinlonglong store staff for further research and improvement, and then produce a finished product to launch on the market.

For magical toys, creativity is far more important than craftsmanship, and the Weasley twins have no shortage of imagination. Their whimsical ideas always bring unexpected surprises.

Therefore, Puni had always wanted to recruit these two imaginative twins to his cause and have them work for his shop. However, the twins were stubborn and refused to budge no matter what he suggested.

Just as Puni was pondering how to persuade the twins again, he shook the jar and discovered a neatly folded note at the bottom, tightly pressed down by candy, almost invisible without careful observation.

What's going on? There's even a hidden letter?

Are they being monitored by someone who can't say it directly?

He took out the note, unfolded it gently, and read it carefully.

After reading only a few sentences, Puni couldn't help but burst into laughter again.

It turns out this wasn't a secret letter at all, but rather a letter from the Weasley twins to themselves, a letter of complaint!

The letter detailed that the two invisibility cloaks they had previously obtained from Puni had been confiscated by their mother, Molly Weasley!

The ins and outs of the matter are very simple.

Since they had the cloak's protection, they no longer had to worry about being detected by the Ministry of Magic's monitoring devices, even if they secretly used magic at home during the holidays.

But their little tricks were eventually discovered.

Their brother Percy accidentally stumbled upon them secretly using magic.

Percy was a very strict person who always followed the rules. When he saw the twins using magic against the rules, he immediately stepped forward to stop them and even argued with them for a while.

The twins were incredibly eloquent, and Percy couldn't out-argue them at all. In a fit of anger and embarrassment, he simply told their mother, Molly Weasley, the true owner of the Burrow, about the whole thing.

When Molly found out, she was furious. She confiscated their cloaks on the spot and gave them a stern scolding.

And so, the twins were brought back to their original forms. Without the protection of the velvet cloak, they no longer dared to use magic freely at home. Accustomed to a carefree life, being bound like this again left the twins heartbroken and speechless. They could only write to Puni to complain and seek help.

Puni laughed so hard his stomach hurt as he read the contents of the letter. Although he felt sorry for the twins and found them funny, he immediately found paper and pen and wrote a reply.

The letter detailed how the twins could retrieve the cloak.

Just kidding. Those two cloaks were specially made by him. As long as the twins secretly activated their own magic, they could resonate with the cloaks. Even if they were confiscated, they could be easily retrieved. It was impossible for them to be completely controlled.

In his letter, he explained in detail that as long as the twins concentrate in their minds and whisper the words "cloak return," the cloak will instantly appear on them the next second, automatically fitting their bodies, no matter where it is hidden.

He then advised the twins not to use magic in front of their family members anymore, especially their mother Molly and brother Percy, and to be more restrained to avoid trouble, so as to save a lot of unnecessary arguments and punishments.

After all, Percy is a rigid person, and if he finds out that they are using magic in violation of the rules, he will definitely report it truthfully, and the twins will be the ones who suffer in the end.

After finishing the letter, Puni carefully folded the letter, put it in an envelope, and affixed stamps, intending to have Morti help him mail it later.

After dealing with that, he sat back down under the Christmas tree and continued unwrapping the remaining gifts.

Chapter 87 Uncle, can you have a duel with me?

The remaining gifts were mostly simple, without any valuable items. After all, he was mostly surrounded by classmates of similar age, all first-year students, who didn't have much spare money. Giving a token of their appreciation was enough to make Puni happy.

In his view, the value of these gifts has never been in their price, but in the sentiment behind them.

Puni himself possessed considerable assets and was never short of valuables. In his eyes, none of his friends could be considered tycoons; compared to his family background, the others seemed quite ordinary.

Halfway through unpacking, a small box with a delicate floral pattern caught his attention. Upon opening it, he found a bag of golden cookies inside, their aroma instantly filling the air. It was a gift from Qiu Zhang.

Puni tasted it.

It smells delicious.

Not bad.

Continuing to unpack, a box with simple packaging but unusually heavy came into view. Without even looking at the signature, Puni guessed that it was a gift from Marcos.

He opened the box with a smile, and the next second, a female ghost doll suddenly popped out.

The doll was pure white with bright red eyes and made soft whimpering sounds; it was quite lifelike.

He wasn't scared.

Merti was taken aback.

After realizing what was happening, Puni couldn't help but laugh.

It has to be said that Marcos really understands his preferences, knowing that he likes these novel and slightly exciting gadgets.

There was also a text message in the box in which Marcos shared his holiday experiences.

During his holiday, he made a special trip to visit his uncle. He was just trying his luck, but his uncle was very happy to see him and was very welcoming.

When he brought up the potion-making problems he had encountered at school, his uncle not only patiently answered them one by one, but also taught him some practical potion-making skills, which benefited him greatly.

In the letter, Marcos couldn't help but complain that compared to being severely criticized by Professor Snape at Hogwarts and being constantly berated until he couldn't lift his head, learning from his uncle was much easier and he gained much more.

As Puni read the complaints in the letter, his smile deepened; he was genuinely happy for Marcos.

He knew in his heart that the reason Marcos's uncle was so attentive to him was mostly because Marcos was his only nephew. It was this familial bond that made the eccentric master lower his guard.

After reading the letter, Puni immediately wrote a short reply to Marcos, encouraging him to take advantage of the holiday to ask his uncle for more advice and consolidate his knowledge of potions: "No one in our year of Ravenclaws is particularly outstanding in potions yet. In the future, the task of competing with other houses for credits in potions class will depend entirely on you. Don't let me down."

He knew Marcos's personality too well; he was a little vain and liked to be recognized. Motivating him in this way was far more effective than simply encouraging him.

After unpacking all the gifts, Puni was most satisfied with and liked the gift sent by Aunt Narcissa the most: a tailor-made dress.

The dress is made of soft, silky fabric, with delicate embroidery on the neckline and cuffs. It is understated yet elegant, suitable for formal occasions without being overly fussy, and shows great attention to detail.

It's clear that Aunt Narcissa put a lot of thought into it.

Puni gently took out the dress and draped it over her arm.

To be fair, although Aunt Narcissa still harbors resentment towards his decision to join Ravenclaw instead of Slytherin as she had hoped, she has never expressed any obvious dissatisfaction.

Prior to this, Puni had never known that this aunt, who usually appeared elegant and dignified and unapproachable, actually enjoyed making clothes for her younger relatives by hand, just like any other mother.

Looking at the well-fitting and exquisite dress, Puni couldn't help but think of Draco.

Aunt Narcissa's affection for Draco was undisguised; she took care of everything for him, spoiling him like a flower in a greenhouse.

No wonder Draco always had a somewhat spoiled nature and never seemed to grow up.

With a mother who indulges him in everything and cherishes him wholeheartedly, it would be difficult for anyone to mature quickly.

Just as her thoughts drifted to Draco, Puni noticed an unopened box under the Christmas tree, signed with Draco's name.

He walked over with a smile, unpacked the box, and a transparent glass box came into view, inside which was a model of a fire dragon.

Immersed in the joy of unwrapping gifts, time flew by, and before we knew it, it was almost noon.

Puni finally finished tidying up all the gifts, changed into the dress that Aunt Narcissa had sewn by hand, straightened her neckline in front of the mirror, and prepared to go out to visit her relatives.

According to the plan, the first place he was to visit was the Blake family.

Before setting off, Puni wrote a short letter to Regulus, informing him that he would be paying him a visit, and then waited quietly for a reply.

Not long after, he received a reply from Regulus, who said that the fireplace had been connected and that he could simply apparite there through it.

Puni immediately went to the fireplace in the living room, grabbed a handful of green Floo Powder, and gently sprinkled it into the fireplace flames.

He then jumped into the raging flames.

After a slight dizziness, he stood steadily in front of the fireplace in the old Blake mansion.

As soon as he stepped out of the fireplace, he saw the Regulus family waiting for him not far away.

Regulus held his wife's hand, with their child standing beside them. The family wore gentle smiles, creating a warm and harmonious atmosphere. They were clearly a happy and fulfilling family.

Looking at the scene before him, Puni couldn't help but feel a pang of envy.

Such a simple yet warm family atmosphere always makes people feel at ease and comfortable.

The Regulus family warmly welcomed Puni, and the table was laden with exquisite dishes. As they ate, they chatted about the fun things that had happened during their holiday.

The lunch was relaxed and enjoyable. Afterwards, Regulus took Puni to an open area in the living room, intending to have a good chat about their recent situations.

The two chatted about everything from Hogwarts lessons to trivial matters in the wizarding world, from potion recipes to wand properties. As they talked, a thought suddenly popped into Puni's mind.

He wanted to test just how far his magical abilities had progressed.

During this time, he studied hard at Hogwarts and his magic increased rapidly, but he never had the opportunity to fight against a real adult wizard, nor did he know what level his strength was at.

Puni looked up at Regulus: "Uncle, I have a request for you. Could you accompany me in a duel? I want to test my current magical abilities myself."

Chapter 88 Magic Duel

Upon hearing the word "duel," Regulus raised an eyebrow, a playful smile appearing on his face. With a hint of mockery, he looked at Puni and said, "Oh? A duel? What, you've only been at Hogwarts for a few months and learned some basic magic, and you think you can beat a grown wizard like me?"

Puni waved his hand, a slightly embarrassed smile on his face: "I don't think I can beat you, I just want to try out the process of a duel."

Regulus slowly stood up: "Since you want to try, I'll accompany you this time. Speaking of which, it's been a while since I've actually cast a spell. This is a good opportunity to stretch my muscles and bones so that I don't become rusty over time."

He paused, looked around the living room of Black's old mansion, and frowned slightly: "However, the space here is too small and there is too much furniture. It is not suitable for dueling at all. We might accidentally damage things. Let's go to my manor. There is a special training ground there, which is enough for us to practice."

No sooner had he finished speaking than Regulus shouted, "Kreacher!"

Almost the instant the voice fell, a figure appeared out of thin air in front of the two of them—it was the house-elf Kreacher.

He was even smaller than Morty, and sparse white hairs had grown on his ears, spreading along the tips of his ears, indicating that he was about to enter the old age of a house-elves.

Kreacher bowed slightly, his posture extremely respectful: "Yes, Master, Kreacher is always here, ready to obey your orders at any time."

Regulus looked at him and calmly instructed, "Go and tell the lady that Puni and I are going to the manor and may be delayed for a while, so she doesn't need to worry."

"Yes, Master, Kreacher will report to the Madam immediately!" Kreacher replied respectfully, without saying anything more, and in a flash, he disappeared from the living room.