"Look at this trash can. Count three bricks upward, two bricks horizontally, and tap three times with your wand to open the passage to Diagon Alley." Tom said to Granger beside him.
Sir and Hermione said.
Mr. Granger is Hermione's father. He has a kind face, wears a pair of gold-rimmed glasses, and looks gentle. Of course, as a dentist who can open a clinic in London, Mr. Granger can definitely be regarded as a high-level intellectual. Britain
The clinics in China are different from those in China. The status of doctors in public hospitals in China is definitely higher than that in clinics. Doctors in China are more inclined to work in tertiary and secondary hospitals instead of going to clinics to be ordinary doctors. In the UK, it is different.
, those who can open private clinics are big bosses, and doctors in public hospitals are inferior to those in private hospitals.
As a dentist who owns a clinic, Mr. Granger is naturally a millionaire, but such an identity is of little use in the wizarding world. Whether you are a doctor or a plumber, there is no difference in the eyes of wizards - they are all Muggles. Facing magic
Mr. Granger was naturally uneasy. Therefore, he welcomed Tom who came to his door.
After entering Diagon Alley, the Grangers and their daughters were stunned by the sights in front of them: a shop full of owls, a woman buying dragon liver, a display window with broomsticks... They seemed to be entering for the first time.
Like Grandma Liu in Grand View Garden, she remains curious and in awe of everything.
"Let's go to Gringotts to change money first?" Tom gave his own suggestion. Visiting the Wizarding World is no different from cross-border travel. First apply for a visa, then change money...the process is the same.
This analogy diluted the tension in the hearts of Granger and his daughter, and they suddenly calmed down.
Tom took the father and daughter to the most magnificent building in Diagon Alley - Gringotts.
Gringotts is a snow-white building that towers over the surrounding shops like a flock of chickens. Beside its bronze door, stands an elf wearing a scarlet and gold uniform.
"Yes, that's a goblin." Tom explained to the Grangers in a low voice. They watched a huge figure leading a thin boy into Gringotts ahead of them, and they followed him.
Finally, they walked along the white stone steps to the gate of Gringotts, and the goblin bowed to them. Passing through the bronze door, there was a silver door with poems engraved on it.
"Is that a giant?" Hermione asked softly in Tom's ear. She saw that the giant man who entered earlier than them was already doing business at the counter.
"No, that's just a hybrid giant, the real giant is taller." Tom also muttered in reply. The three of them walked straight in.
Led by two goblins, they came to a tall marble hall. There were about a hundred goblins sitting behind a row of long counters working, some weighing coins, some testing gems, and some writing and drawing.
There are countless doors in the hall, and from time to time, a few goblins will come out of the doors or bring customers in.
Tom walked up to the counter and greeted an idle goblin.
"Morning, we need to change some money."
The goblin raised his head, looked at the clothes of these three people, and showed a hint of disappointment. "I need your proof of identity, sir? The maximum exchange rate for students for one semester is ten galleons."
"This is my admission letter," Tom took out the Hogwarts admission letter and put it on the counter, then put out a few bills. Then he took out three gold bars, and when the golden color appeared on the counter
At this time, the goblin's expression softened visibly. He respectfully took Tom's gold bars and carefully weighed them on a scale. As for the pounds, he just glanced at them and swept them into the drawer.
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The gold was bought on a black market by Tom and Yuri after they separated. Since the source of the gold was shady, it was cheaper than what was sold in banks outside. 500 pounds could be exchanged for 70 grams of gold. After that, he followed the same pattern and made
When he got 180 grams of gold, plus his limit of ten galleons for this year, Tom cashed in 46 galleons directly from Gringotts, and he became a lot richer in an instant - of course, 20 galleons of the money had to be paid back.
The money given to Hogwarts has been transferred to the Hogwarts account. Tom has no habit of owing money.
Mr. Granger behind him was no exception. He directly exchanged 200 grams of gold and 50 pounds for 50 Galleons - Hogwarts did a good job in the background check. According to Hermione's family background, there is no need for subsidies at all. Some purebloods
None of her family is richer than hers.
The entry of several hundred grams of gold made the goblin behind the counter smile from ear to ear. He even handed a business card to Mr. Granger, hoping that the two parties would have a chance to cooperate next time. Under his attention and gift, the three of them
Left Gringotts.
"Okay, what should we buy next?" Tom asked after a few people stood on the sunny street again.
"I want to buy a book!" Hermione's eyes were filled with little stars. She had been looking forward to the magic book for a long time and wished she could spend the rest of her vacation reading.
"Okay, it just so happens that I haven't bought all my textbooks yet." Tom followed suit and took Hermione to Flourish and Blotts Bookstore.
"Standard Spells, Elementary", "History of Magic", "Theory of Magic", "A Thousand Magic Herbs and Mushrooms", "Magic Potions and Potions", "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them", two galleons each, "Black
"Magic: A Guide to Self-Defense", one galleon, 13 galleons in total." The clerk handed the packed book to Tom.
"You forgot to buy the Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration!" Hermione already knew the book list very well, and she immediately discovered that Tom had forgotten to buy a book.
"Professor McGonagall gave me her old book." Tom smiled at Hermione.
Hearing the news, Hermione suddenly became excited: "Really! That's great. That's the professor's book. Can I read it with you?"
Mr. Granger also generously invited Tom to stay at his house for a while during the holidays, and everyone can go to King's Cross Station together on September 1st. Of course, Tom agreed to this - why would he live in a bridge when there is a villa? He also
Not stupid.
After coming out of the bookstore, Hermione went to Madam Malkin's Robe Shop to buy uniforms. Then they also bought a lot of other odds and ends, such as quills, cauldrons, parchment and the like.
They met the big man again, and his conversation with the thin black-haired child also reached Hermione's ears.
"...There are four houses in the school. It is said that Hufflepuff has many losers, but -"
"I think I will definitely be sorted into Hufflepuff."
"I would rather go into Hufflepuff than into Slytherin! Dark wizards are all from Slytherin, and the mysterious man is one of them..."