As soon as the two arrived at the door of Gringotts, Hermione ran down the white steps while waving.
"It's quite early," Ivy said.
"Unlike you, I can just floo over here. To avoid being late, my parents drove to the Leaky Cauldron early in the morning. Have you just arrived?"
"We've all come around. Do you see the Weasleys and Harry?"
"No, it shouldn't be here yet." Hermione shook her head.
"Where are Mr and Mrs Granger?"
"My parents are inside, exchanging gold galleons."
"Then let's go in first. Harry and the others will probably be there soon."
After saying that, he entered Gringotts first. Hermione held Betty's arm and followed him and started chatting.
The three of them entered the lobby. There were many people coming to withdraw money today, and the goblins at the counter were very busy. Without the guidance of their daughter, the Grangers seemed a little embarrassed.
"Mummy" Hermione ran over
"We meet again - sir, madam" Ivy and Betty walked up and said hello together.
"Nice to see you again." Mr. and Mrs. Granger had a good impression of them and were very enthusiastic.
"Are you two in any trouble?" Looking at their expressions, they were embarrassed and angry. Ivey asked one more question.
"Forget it - this place is too unfriendly to Muggles! We wanted to exchange some currency, but these goblins said they didn't have enough manpower and had to serve the wizarding family first." Hermione complained loudly, while glaring fiercely behind the counter.
The goblin looked very angry.
"Don't say that, they are really busy." Mrs. Granger was also very angry, but she didn't want her daughter to be rude, so she quickly tried to persuade her.
"I can help with this little thing."
Ivey led them to the counter
"Ding~" A gold galleon bomb fell on the table
The goblin who was calculating the abacus was attracted by the crisp sound. The fingers moving the abacus were stuck in the air, and his still body was like an old monk in trance. The sound was so beautiful and familiar that he had heard it countless times in his dreams.
.It’s unmistakable, it’s the echo of Jin Gallon! It’s the meaning of its existence! After a short pause, they didn’t see any movement, and they didn’t even raise their heads. Ivey and the others just vaguely felt a black shadow flashing past,
The gold galleons on the table disappeared.
"Shadowless hands!" This reminded him of his previous life. When playing games to grab treasure chests, his teammates also had this kind of hand speed. He complained in his heart and said lightly, "Exchange currency."
"Dear Sir, it's an honor to serve you, Lasu." The goblin named Lasu responded with a smile on his face. One gold galleon was all it took~ Any excuse to prioritize serving the wizard family is an excuse.
After solving the problem and leaving the Grangers to continue the process, Ivy and the others returned to Gringotts and waited for the others. Fortunately, they didn't wait long this time.
On the street at the end of the line of sight, a giant man who was obviously half the height of the others came closer with the flow of people. It was Hagrid, and the short figure beside him could be someone other than Harry.
"Harry - Harry!" Hermione ran out again, and Ivy and I followed behind.
"It's too slow. We've been waiting for a long time." Hermione started nagging as soon as they met.
"Sorry, something happened." Harry was also quite embarrassed.
"Why are you alone? Don't you live at Ron's house? Didn't you come with them?" Hermione looked around and found no sign of Ron.
"This is the episode I'm talking about. We originally came together via floo powder, but I seemed to have mispronounced the name and ended up in Knockturn Alley." Harry scratched his head in embarrassment and continued, "I won't follow you.
As I said, I have to meet up with Ron and the others first, they should also be looking for me everywhere."
"I don't think you need to worry." Hagrid looked into the distance and suddenly said with a smile.
"Huh?" Harry looked in the direction Hagrid indicated.
Ron, Fred, George, Percy and Mr. Weasley were seen running quickly from the crowded street.
"--Harry," Mr. Weasley gasped, "Oh! Thank God, you're okay. You don't know, Molly is going crazy with anxiety--she'll be here soon."
"I'm so sorry!" Harry quickly apologized
"Where did you come from?" Ron asked curiously
"Knockturn Alley" Hagrid answered for him with a straight face.
"It's so cool!" This place name made the twins excited.
"The adults never let us go." Ron also looked envious. In fact, he didn't know what to do if he really wanted to go, but it didn't stop him from envying others and being able to do things he couldn't do himself.
"I think it's best not to go," Hagrid muttered, narrowing his eyes.
"That's right," Harry agreed very much. It didn't leave a good impression on him.
"Oh! Harry -" Mrs. Weasley also arrived. She ran towards this side anxiously, the handbag in her hand swinging violently. Ginny, who was holding her hand, was struggling to follow behind.
"Dear - I'm so sorry!" As soon as Mrs. Molly stopped, she took out her coat brush and started cleaning Harry. Only then did everyone notice that Harry was covered in dust.
"Brother, you won't fall into the garbage, will you?" Ron stood farther away to avoid the dust being dusted off.
"Almost" it's not convenient to talk now, and Harry didn't explain.
"Are your glasses broken again? Give them to me." As soon as they were cleaned, Hermione discovered this detail.
Harry took off his glasses and handed them to Hermione
"Restore as before" Hermione recited the spell, touched the glasses with her wand, and the glasses immediately looked like new ones.
"Nice spell," Mr. Weasley said admiringly.
"Thank you~" Hermione returned the glasses to Harry
"Okay, you can continue shopping. I have to go." Hagrid waved his right hand to everyone. His left hand was being held tightly by Mrs. Molly ("Thanks to you! Hagrid!")
"See you at Hogwarts!" After saying that, he strode away.
After seeing Hagrid off, everyone headed to Gringotts to get money for shopping.
"Guess who I saw in Borgin's and Burke's?" Harry said mysteriously as he walked up the steps.
"What kind of store is that? In Knockturn Alley?" Hermione had never heard of it, but her mind was spinning quickly.
"Yes. Muggles may not know it, but the name of this dark magic supplies store is quite famous among the wizarding community." Ivy explained first, and then said, "Maybe you have met Malfoy and his son, right?"
"How do you know! You guys went too?" Harry asked in surprise.
"We came early and went to Knockturn Alley for a walk. We happened to run into them." Betty explained the reason.
"Wow! Dude, did you find anything good?" The twins got excited and gathered around expectantly.
"Hey! Don't cause trouble, you two!" Mrs. Molly scolded them away first, and then told Ivy, "You are not allowed to go there again."
Ivy and Betty nodded in agreement
"Did Lucius Malfoy buy anything?" Mr. Weasley asked sensitively
"No, he went to sell things."
"He must be scared." Mr. Weasley nodded seriously and satisfied. "I really want to catch evidence of Lucius Malfoy..."
"Mr. Weasley, if you need - I can help you. I would be very happy to see Malfoy deflated," Ivy agreed.
"That's great!"
"The Malfoys are not easy to mess with, you'd better be careful," Mrs. Molly warned. I hope they won't be careless.
Entering Gringotts, Mr. and Mrs. Granger had already finished redeeming their money. Mr. Weasley looked very excited when he saw them.
"Hello! I am Weasley Arthur, and you two are Hermione's parents." He greeted him familiarly, looked at the bulging leather bags in their hands, and said, "Have you finished exchanging the currency?
Just in time, let's go have a drink and chat about Muggle things."
The overly enthusiastic invitation leaves the Grangers at a loss.
"Arthur!" Mrs. Molly scolded.
"Oh - sorry! We have to go to the vault first, and we'll talk later." Then he took a group of children and left with the goblin.
"Aren't you going?" Ron looked at the three people who had not moved.
"I picked it up a long time ago. I'll wait for you here." Ivy waved his hand.
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It only took five minutes for them to come back. After all, given the situation of the Weasley family, it wouldn't take long. After getting the money, everyone did not act collectively. Percy went to buy a new quill, and the twins happened to meet him.
Lee Jordan. Mrs. Molly was taking Ginny to a shop selling old robes, and Mr. Weasley forced Mr. and Mrs. Granger to go to the Leaky Cauldron.
"I'm only going to say this once - don't go to Knockturn Alley! And - meet at Flourish and Blotts Bookstore in one hour." Mrs. Molly first gave the order to the twins with a serious face, and then told everyone.
"Yes! Sir, I promise to complete the mission!" The twins stood up straight, raised their right hands to their temples, palms outward, and gave a fake military salute. This was what Harry learned on the TV at Ivey's house on his birthday.
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Everyone dispersed laughing
After Ivey and Iron Triangle left, they were wandering aimlessly in the alley. Apart from some necessary consumables, such as ink, parchment, etc., there was nothing else to prepare, so there was no need to keep any money.
So everyone bought a large bag of snacks, which were all put in Betty's bag that had been casted by the "Invisible Stretching Charm". Each of the five of them had a large piece of ice cream in their hands and browsed the surrounding shops with great interest.
"Ivy, you grow up too fast! Why are you so taller than us!" Hermione raised her head in envy.
"Really~" Ron gestured and started shouting.
"Nothing, just eat more and exercise more. It will happen naturally."
Among them, Harry is the shortest. Compared to the others, he cannot eat well first, and he is still in the growth stage, so the gap is even greater. Followed by Hermione, she is considered to be of normal height. Then there is
Betty is only slightly taller than Hermione.
"But I also eat a lot." As a foodie, Ron was dissatisfied. He is shorter than Ivy, but his face is rounder than last semester.
"You just ate it! Look at your face." Hermione reached out and pinched Ron's cheek, saying in disgust.
"It's up to you!" Ron replied. Then he swallowed the ice cream in one gulp and patted his belly comfortably.
"By the way, why are you going to Knockturn Alley?" He took out another bag of strange-flavored beans.
"Let's go shopping and see if we can find something good."
"But I heard that dark magic items are sold there." Ron frowned, obviously not having a good impression of that place.
"It is indeed not a serious place. I don't recommend you to go in for the time being. But don't think too scary. These arguments are all based on rumors. After all, many people like you just heard what others said and have never really been there."
"Did you find anything good?" Hermione was very interested in Knockturn Alley.