Hogwarts: Voldemort, don't stop me from studying

Although everything seemed so small, the once empty space finally had a bit more vitality, and Newt was full of praise for Wade's learning speed.

……

That morning, while Wade was bandaging a small wound on the arm of a bowtruckle, Rolf rushed into the suitcase happily, holding a letter.

"Ved, there's a letter from school!"

"Thank you, Rolf."

Vader tied a knot in the bandage, wiped his hands, and then took the letter.

The letter stated the time and place of the train, still departing from King's Cross Station on September 1st, and then there was the list of books for the second grade.

With the exception of The Standard Book of Spells (Second Level), the rest of the long list is written by Gilderoy Lockhart.

There is no doubt that this year's Defense Against the Dark Arts professor is still the flamboyant peacock.

"They are all Gilderoy Lockhart's books!" Rolf showed an admission letter and said with a smile, "Me too!"

Wade was surprised: "You have already received the acceptance letter... Are you eleven years old?"

Rolf was small, and he always thought that the child was less than ten years old, no older.

"Of course!" Rolf announced proudly, "I turned eleven last month! Wade, let's go to Diagon Alley to buy books together."

"Okay," said Wade, "Let's go to Diagon Alley together on Wednesday."

"Wednesday?" Rolf looked back at the calendar. "Is there anything special about that day?"

"There's a new book launch for Gilderoy Lockhart," Wade said with a chuckle. "I'm looking forward to it."

"Wow! I didn't realize you were a fan of Lockhart!" Rolf exclaimed in surprise, "Do you really think his smile is charming?"

"...What smile?" Wade asked curiously.

"Of course it's the Witch Weekly Most Charming Smile Award. Lockhart has won it five times."

Rolf curled his lips: "Don't be angry if I tell you... I don't think his smile is charming at all, but rather very... uh... very..."

"Very exaggerated?" Wade reminded.

"Yeah, that's it!"

"I don't care whether his smile is charming or not." Wade explained, "I just think that there will be more people in Diagon Alley than usual that day, and maybe something interesting will happen."

"Oh, I see." Rolf nodded. "Then I'll go on Wednesday too... I also want to see with my own eyes why so many people like him."

……

Time flies, and it's Wednesday in the blink of an eye.

Wade packed his luggage early in the morning, and after breakfast, he thanked and said goodbye to the Scamanders.

After buying the books, there were only a few days left in the holiday, and he wanted to spend the remaining time with his parents.

Rolf was a little unhappy - this child was like many children from wizard families, he had few friends since he was young. When he suddenly saw people of the same age, he cherished them very much and was reluctant to part with them for a moment.

But he had a good upbringing after all, and apart from his unconcealable depression, he did not force Wade to stay and play with him. Instead, he gave Wade a set of comic books that he liked very much.

Wade gave him an automatic feeding device that he had developed in his own time. It was enchanted so that it could even make sounds to summon magical animals to come closer.

Before leaving, Newt told him: "The world is very vast, and our understanding of it is always just the tip of the iceberg."

"Many wizards see no point in protecting magical creatures. They only see magical creatures as ingredients for potions and wands, or as props for show."

"But I always believe that wizards and magical creatures are one and the same. If one day, all magical creatures disappeared from the earth, perhaps wizards would also cease to exist?"

"Uh... these are just some of my superficial thoughts. It doesn't matter if you don't agree..."

"But I always hope that more people are willing to love and protect magical animals instead of hurting them recklessly..."

"I promise, Mr. Scamander," Wade said solemnly, "I will never use what I learn from you to harm magical animals."

Newt looked at him seriously with his light eyes, and then slowly revealed a very happy smile.

Chapter 119 Flourish and Blotts Bookstore

Because Rolf was a freshman and had a lot to buy, everyone set out early.

After arriving at Diagon Alley, they split up as they had agreed upon in advance -

Rolf's mother took him shopping for a suitable wand, while his father went shopping for cauldrons and other things.

Steven and Wade went to the pharmacy first.

Wade wanted to pre-order some potion materials and ask the store manager to mail them to him after he arrived at school.

The shops in Diagon Alley have been doing business with Hogwarts students for many years, and their reputation in this regard has been accumulated over the years, so they are not worried that they will break their contracts.

Steven would buy some powder to repel the catkins and sell some materials he collected from the farm, such as Motla rat juice.

After walking around, everyone agreed to meet at the ice cream shop. Wade and Steven sat down at a table outside the shop to rest for a while, have a drink, and then wait for Rolf, who had just ordered a new school robe.

"Mother, please buy me a Filibuster firework." Rolf was pulling Mrs. Scamander's sleeve and begging, "Even just one will do!"

"No." Mrs. Scamander gently refused, "You are not allowed to bring such things to school."

"I don't bring it to school, I just put it at home." Rolf said, "I want to see what it looks like when it blooms in the presence of water."

"Buy it for him." Rolf's father also pleaded with his son: "How can a child be without toys?"

Then on the way to Flourish and Blotts, they first stopped at the Magic Joke Shop.

Rolf was dazzled by the various magic fireworks, Wade bought some of each, and Steven even recommended him a can of colorful candies.

"This is very interesting. After you eat it, a plant will emerge from the top of your head. It will disappear after a few minutes, so you don't have to worry about it being harmful to your body."

Steven said as he grabbed two cans himself.

There are also automatically shuffling playing cards, a feather pen that suddenly turns into a giant spider, a lifelike toad that can spray out a foul smell, and so on.

Wade had no interest in these prank toys and put them down after taking a look.

There were more people around Flourish and Blotts than expected, but most of them were gathered outside, and most of them were middle-aged witches.

They lined up in a winding queue at the door, holding one or two books in their hands, and occasionally adjusting their hair or patting their skirts.

Several adults stood back in front of the crowd, and Vidya pulled Rolf and nimbly slipped through the gap in the crowd.

Most people were attending the book signing event, so there were relatively few people in the store. The two told the clerk their age, and the young man skillfully took out two packed packages.

"Do you want new books?" Seeing that they were both children, the clerk kindly reminded them, "If you want second-hand books, I can give you a discount."

"A new book will be fine, thank you."

Both Vader and Rolf took out Galleons to pay.

Gilderoy Lockhart's books were not cheap, and two heavy bags of Galleons lay on the table.

The two of them walked out of the bookstore holding the books, and just in time saw Gilderoy Lockhart holding Harry's hand for a photo. People around were talking excitedly, but Harry looked like he wanted to escape.

"Harry Potter? He's here too?"

When Rolf heard Harry's name, he stood on tiptoe and craned his neck to see.

Unfortunately, he was too short, and all he could see were the crowds of backs, so he couldn't see the black-haired boy at all.

Seeing Rolf almost being hit by the crowd, Vid pulled him and asked, "Curious?"

"Of course!" Rolf said excitedly, "I grew up listening to his stories! I heard that he once again thwarted the conspiracy of the mysterious man not long ago. Is that true?"

"It's true. But you don't have to squeeze in now. When you get to school, you can see him every day."

"Can I take a picture with him?" Rolf asked. "I want to hang his picture on my wall."

Wade said: "I have a camera. But you have to ask him for his opinion whether you can take a photo with him."

Wade dragged Rolf out, and could hear Lockhart's voice behind him -

"I am extremely pleased and proud to announce that this September, I will be the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry!"

——Luckily, I have found a truly capable Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher for myself.

Vader muttered to himself.

If not, he would have to find a way to get this Lockhart away.

When Wade got Rolf safely back to his parents, he heard the boy excitedly say to them, "Mom and Dad, guess who's there?"

"Lockhart?" echoed Mr Scamander.

"No, it's Harry Potter! He's taking a picture with Mr. Lockhart, and the reporters are taking pictures of them!"

Rolf jumped up and down excitedly: "I'm going to be a classmate of Harry Potter!"

"Be careful." Mrs. Scamander wiped the sweat off his forehead and reminded him, "Also, don't ask him about his scar, and don't ask him about the first time he defeated You-Know-Who. Remember?"

"Why, Mother? I'm so curious!" Rolf cried.

"Silly child, he lost his parents at that time!" said Mrs. Scamander gently.

The crowd suddenly became chaotic, some people were screaming, and some were dodging in panic.

Wade heard one of the Weasley twins yell, "Beat him, Dad!"

And Mrs. Weasley screamed, "Don't do it, Arthur, don't do it!"

"Try this, Ron Weasley!" Malfoy's voice was particularly clear.

"I think I heard an acquaintance's name." Wade stuffed the other things to Steven: "Help me get it first, I'll go see what's going on."

He squeezed back into the crowd, just in time to see Hagrid easily separate Ron's father Arthur Weasley and Lucius Malfoy, one in each hand.

Ron and Malfoy, who were fighting each other, were also pulled apart by Harry. He secretly took sides and Malfoy's eye was blackened by Ron's punch.

Lucius Malfoy's long light blond hair was covered with dust. He struggled to break free from Hagrid's arms in a very embarrassed manner and stuffed the worn Transfiguration textbook to Ginny Weasley.

"Take your book!" he said with contempt. "It's the best thing your father can give you."

Wade hid his wand in his sleeve and shook it gently. Ginny seemed to be pushed and stumbled and fell.

"Lucius Malfoy, you actually laid hands on a child!"