Chapter 407 Let's make soup! (Four thousand words chapter hello!)
Hogwarts represents the future of the wizarding world, at least the British wizarding world.
Therefore, Elena has been very clear from the beginning that the core element for "The Quibbler" to expand and consolidate its influence is to involve and bind all Hogwarts teachers and students through content symbiosis in various dimensions.
Come to this magazine.
Although the Gryffindor House promotional party was an accident, it was actually within Elena's original plan, but the time was slightly advanced.
In order to further expand the influence, Elena plans to spread the same promotional posters to the other three colleges within this weekend to accelerate the growth of "The Quibbler" as much as possible.
However, in this case, the tasks for Elena and others in the next few days will be a little heavier.
A person's energy has its limit after all, and even Elena cannot follow up the progress of every section in detail.
So on Friday morning, the four of Elena conducted a more detailed division of labor.
Since Xenophilius Lovegood is mainly responsible for reviewing manuscripts outside the school, for Elena and the others, they only need to focus on those sections related to Hogwarts.
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Hannah and Luna will be mainly responsible for some content sections that deal with people, such as "Exploration and Discovery", "Hogwarts on the Tip of the Tongue"...
Of course, this also includes collecting submissions for the next issue of "The Quibbler", publicity work, etc. With the two brothers Fred and George helping, Elena is relatively relieved about this aspect.
Similarly, taking the opportunity of breakfast that day, Dumbledore also announced to all the teachers and students in the school that the History of Magic will be temporarily taught by Mr. "Otto Apokalis".
As an official history of magic professor now, it has become more and more reasonable for Grindelwald to participate in the subsequent compilation of the "Hogwarts Calendar".
However, as a result, the content of the first issue may need to be slightly adjusted, mainly excerpting and completing the story of the four giants who founded Hogwarts in "Hogwarts: A History of the School".
The "Search for the Lost Nurmengard" series is best placed slightly later to avoid arousing unnecessary suspicion.
On the other hand, Elena and Hermione mainly organize some content sections that require a more systematic approach.
For example, "Into the Magic", "This Day in History", "The Crown Pearl of Wisdom"...
Of course, good students and outstanding student leaders like Percy Weasley will naturally fill this job as free labor.
Generally speaking, the content of the first issue will be relatively simple, mainly including some basic introduction and organization.
However, in order to make the magazine more interesting, Elena specially added some interesting little easter eggs.
One of the things that satisfied her the most was naturally the mention in the "Exploration? Discovery" section of a mysterious room on the eighth floor of the castle guarded by two ugly stone statues, which contained an elf who could grant all wishes.
The way to open the mysterious room is very simple. The password is the name of some kind of snack or dish in the magic world.
Just imagine, at midnight, a group of energetic little lions gathered around the door of the principal's office, and began to announce the names of the dishes in a mellow and eloquent tone...
Even just thinking about that kind of scene can be the source of Elena's happiness for the whole day.
Not to mention, when the energetic little wizard full of desire for exploration walks through the spiral staircase and walks into the principal's office, he will be ecstatic when he sees the kind and kind old wizard who has three boring meals a day.
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That's right, the devil is never absent.
As a member of Hogwarts, since Elena has prepared a question bank for the eaglets of Ravenclaw, she will naturally not forget to prepare adventure copies for the little lions of Gryffindor.
According to this development plan, it should be the turn of the noble and elegant Slytherin House and the loyal and honest Hufflepuff House.
In fact, Elena had already thought about surprise arrangements for these two colleges.
Of course, these are just spices to spice up the boring campus life. What is really important at the moment is the promotion and submission of "The Quibbler" and "A Bite of Hogwarts" in schools.
You know, Elena doesn't want to give "The Quibbler" too much of a Gryffindor house color.
However, judging from the current progress and publicity, in terms of the overall proportion of participants, an imbalance in the proportion of colleges has actually begun to appear.
Therefore, she must find a way as soon as possible to quickly spread the market and reputation in the other three houses just like she did in Gryffindor House.
The most critical of these is appropriate and reliable "tap water"...
Hufflepuff House is not very troublesome. After all, this is more or less the home court of Elena and Hannah. However, any young wizard who has participated in the brawl in both houses will give them some face in the first grade.
As for Ravenclaw House, there is absolutely nothing to worry about.
Elena had already taught Luna the "leg-cutting secrets" to solve the problem of chickens and rabbits living in the same cage. With this important door-knocking gift, those who spent several nights in the sleeping bags in the corridor on the sixth floor
The little eagles will take the initiative to help Luna promote "The Quibbler".
Especially when they learned that this publication would also be updated with content about "Pearls of Wisdom."
The only difficulty lies in Slytherin House, which is highly exclusive and stratified.
But fortunately, the suitable candidate who has opened up the channels has now come to my door.
Elena turned her head slightly, glanced at Draco Malfoy and the other three who were walking towards the Hufflepuff table, and the corners of her mouth curved in a happy arc.
There is indeed a certain reason why the Malfoy family has been able to stand firm in the wizarding world for so many years.
Obviously, the well-informed Draco Malfoy had vaguely heard something from the mouths of the little wizards around him.
"Granger, happy birthday. Sorry, it's a little late."
However, to Elena's surprise, Malfoy walked over and first stopped in front of Hermione Granger.
Draco Malfoy said hello slightly unnaturally, then quickly gestured to Goyle behind him, took out a large gift box, scratched his cheek and continued.
"This is a set of Flourish and Blotts' top-notch quill pen set, self-correcting notebook, shorthand magic pen... Well, they were all just sent from Diagon Alley and haven't been opened yet. I hope you like them."
"Eh? Thank you, Draco."
Hermione was stunned for a moment, then glanced at the gift box in front of her, with a look of surprise on her face, and generously took the gift box from Goyle - this set of stationery she had seen when she was shopping in Diagon Alley.
However, since it was not listed in the enrollment list, her parents did not buy it for her.
However, compared to the surprised Hermione, the mood of a certain white-haired dumpling guarding food was not so wonderful.
"Um?!"
Elena narrowed her eyes slightly, hummed softly, looked at Draco Malfoy thoughtfully, and pondered for two seconds.
...This little shota, maybe you can use it to make soup?
Danger, danger!
At the same time, Draco Malfoy's heart suddenly tightened. He subconsciously raised his head and glanced at the smiling Elena next to him. For some reason, he seemed to feel a familiar pressure...
By the way! He had a similar feeling when he accidentally knocked off Big Sister's ice cream in Diagon Alley before school started.
As for the reason this time...
Draco Malfoy glanced at Elena, who was empty in his hand, and a flash of inspiration flashed in his mind.
That's right! If Elena forgets to buy a gift, then wouldn't it make her lose face by doing this?
The next moment, Elena quickly and clearly felt how outstanding the Malfoy family's ancestral desire for survival and the innate instinct of serving the "Dark Lord" family were.
"Well, Granger, you don't have to thank me. Sister Elena reminded me to buy these for you."
Draco Malfoy swallowed his saliva and spoke quickly without hesitation.
With his timely explanation, Malfoy felt that the murderous aura surrounding him began to fade away quickly.
"Eh? Elena, you're wasting money again...actually there's no need to spend so much."
Hermione looked at Draco Malfoy who looked sincere with some suspicion, turned her head without doubting his presence, and whispered something to Elena, but the surprise in her eyes was obviously brighter.
, with an increasingly bright smile on his face.
"Next time, I just need cake, otherwise I won't have money to buy you a gift for your birthday."
Huh?! Elena glanced at Malfoy quite unexpectedly.
This kid is very spiritual - yes, he is a malleable talent!
"Ahem, Hermione, please don't worry about this matter. It's enough for you to be with me on my birthday."
Of course, Elena would not deny this kind of free favor. However, due to the majesty of the eldest sister, she could not admit it shamelessly - it would be so embarrassing if it was revealed later.
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After a slight pause for a few seconds, Elena turned her head and looked at Draco Malfoy, who was already in front of her, looking a little uneasy. He showed a rather playful expression, smiled and asked proactively.
"Okay, Draco, do you have anything to ask me about? Just ask me."
"Um...Sister Elena, I heard from Harry that you are preparing to revise a publication?"
"That's right!" Elena smiled and nodded, "This magazine is the "The Quibbler" that was distributed on everyone's desk during dinner yesterday. However, the next issue may be completely different, because Huo
Gwartz has decided to inject capital. The people in charge of some of the main sections are me, Hermione, and Hannah."
"It's amazing to be the person in charge of a magazine. This is the first time in the history of Hogwarts, right?"
Draco Malfoy looked at Elena with admiration and made a heartfelt sound of praise (ma) and sigh (pi).
"Actually, it's not a big deal. It mainly depends on the joint efforts of everyone. I alone cannot complete the subversive revision of a magazine. Whether it is Hermione, Hannah, or Love Gu
Mr. De's family, even Ron's brothers and the professors at the school have all helped a lot."
"Of course, I heard Harry say it. What I mean is... well, if possible, I can actually help, as long as you don't mind, Sister Elena - whether it's the revision of "The Quibbler" or
In terms of soliciting papers, or other places.”
Draco clenched his fists nervously, stood up straight subconsciously, glanced at Elena who had no reaction, cleared his throat, and continued with some hesitation.
"I mean... even if I can't, the Malfoy family is happy to help you. I can write a letter to Dad and ask him to help contact and promote it, as well as Slytherin College and Hogwarts.
The school board…”
"The Malfoy family and the school board?"
Elena raised her eyebrows and glanced at little Malfoy, who still had leeks on his teeth, with a half-smile. This child indeed had an unusual talent for cheating his father - but this was not a good one.
Get used to it.
We have to admit that different family environments have different impacts on children's growth.
Compared with Hannah and others, Draco Malfoy has a particularly keen sense of how to choose sides in time and expand his social circle.
And this aspect is precisely what children from families like Hannah and Luna lack - such as the skills to deal with others, how to elegantly control the topic, and the right way to think about taking advantage of the situation...
However, there are advantages and disadvantages. Now that she has already thought about including this little guy in the future camp, Elena will naturally not just watch Malfoy become Lucius Malfoy like the original novel in his previous life.
shape.
"I'm sorry, Draco."
Elena shook her head slightly, looked at Malfoy with her lake-blue eyes, and deliberately said in a serious tone.
"As I said before, this publication is directly funded by Hogwarts and directly supported by the Ministry of Magic. In other words, it represents the style and image of this school, so we don't need a board of directors.
We only need the best wizards, people, not family background or capital."
"Draco, those things you mentioned are not what "The Quibbler" needs today. Likewise, I think if everything goes well, there will probably not be a day when they are needed even in the future. I think what I said is very true.
Understand?"
"Elena..." Hermione gently poked the white-haired dumpling next to her. This tone was a bit too fierce.
"I think I understand what you mean, Sister Elena..."
Draco Malfoy opened his mouth and lowered his head in frustration.
Seeing Draco's dejected look, Elena couldn't help but burst into laughter, and could no longer hold back the seriousness on her face.
"Don't be stupid, Malfoy. In fact, I am planning to invite you to join the work of "The Quibbler". In my expectation, you will hold a very important position."
"But, you just said that you only want the best wizards! And if I leave my family and father behind..."
"Then you are still the best little wizard in the first year of Slytherin, a hero who has the courage to resist the senior students, and one of the few elites in the entire school who knows how to communicate with others appropriately and build a social circle.
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While saying this, Elena thought for a while, took out a large roll of promotional posters from under the stool and stuffed it into Draco Malfoy's arms.
"Draco, you will follow up on Slytherin's propaganda preparations. Your first task is to help Hannah complete the basic opening of "The Quibbler" in Slytherin House. As for more details
Hannah will explain to you the content and our overall plan for "The Quibbler" later."
"At the same time, I also solemnly extend an invitation to you, hoping that you will serve as the official spokesperson of "The Quibbler."
The main reason is that Elena has other arrangements this afternoon, and she really can't wear Slytherin uniforms to support Hannah and the others.
With Draco Malfoy on her side, she would feel more at ease with the promotion of "The Quibbler" in Slytherin House - I hope everything goes smoothly and nothing goes wrong.
As for her, she still has a very important thing to do with her dear "grandparents"...
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Guacridine!
The luoli beast ran out of energy and degenerated into a 4K cuckoo chicken~
Although the birthday has passed, the cute fat chickens still have to remember to give refills to [Elena]!