"Do you need anything written on the cake? Professor Dumbledore."
"Just write - happy 11th birthday to Elena Kaslana - that's it."
There is no doubt that the kitchen at Hogwarts can certainly make birthday cakes, but as a chef, Elena will definitely know immediately that they are preparing a birthday gift for her, and it will be less of a surprise.
The meaning is inside.
You know, although in the eyes of most professors, Elena is just a potential student with good cooking skills and good talent who deserves special attention. At most, she has some surprising magic skills and whimsical ideas.
That’s all.
Even though she seems to be in control of the Hogwarts kitchen now, it is only a temporary right granted to her by the school and can be taken back at any time - in the final analysis, she does not seem to have much relationship with the Head Boy and Girl of Hogwarts.
Essentially different.
However, for Dumbledore and Grindelwald, Elena, who suddenly appeared in their sight, can be said to be the star of hope and heir for the future of Hogwarts, and even the entire wizarding world.
In particular, Gellert Grindelwald, who had experienced the Nurmengard Castle incident, almost regarded Elena as his biological granddaughter. Although Albus Dumbledore was slightly different, he did not
There will be too much difference.
Therefore, Dumbledore and Grindelwald came to Diagon Alley to order a birthday cake for Elena.
"With this level of refinement, it should be able to satisfy the child."
Looking at the beautiful cake that looked like Hogwarts Castle in front of him, Albus Dumbledore nodded with satisfaction, pursed his lips thoughtfully, blinked and looked at the clerk to add something.
"If possible, please add a little more raspberry jam."
To be fair, on such a relaxing and joyful day, Dumbledore, as the cake giver, felt that he could still get a lot of birthday cake, so he had better adjust the taste to his liking first.
"Hey, Albus, give me some more Galleons."
Just as Dumbledore was thinking about what fruits to add, he suddenly felt someone tapping his shoulder.
Turning his head, he saw Gellert Grindelwald holding a long and exquisitely wrapped strip of cloth and saying with a smile.
"That Nimbus 2000 set is a little more expensive than I thought. The price you just gave me is just for the broom, and it doesn't include the care box, posters, replacement accessories, etc."
Although Grindelwald had already given Elena a small pet, strictly speaking, it was just a tie with Dumbledore - after all, the child's first owl was given by Dumbledore.
of.
Therefore, extra birthday gifts naturally still need to be made up.
"By the way, Albus..." Grindelwald asked curiously while counting the coins Dumbledore gave him, "Don't you worry, during the time you are away from school, that little girl will
Making trouble at school?"
"Don't worry, today is her birthday. Who would take the initiative to cause trouble on their birthday?"
Dumbledore smiled and shook his head, his face looking particularly relaxed.
"And if nothing else goes wrong, they should go to Hagrid's place to play with Lu Wei this afternoon. Plus, with Severus's shrinking potion, Lu Wei turned into a little puppy.
Don’t worry about any trouble.”
"That's right. It's rare to calm down a lot these days. I'm not used to it..."
Grindelwald thought about it carefully and nodded in agreement. Since Elena focused on studying and "The New Quibbler", he and Dumbledore were finally able to sleep peacefully these nights.
Already.
"Okay, let's go back as soon as we buy the things. Don't keep the kid waiting too long."
"Wait a minute, should we go back to your office directly, or go to Hagrid's place?"
"Let's go back to the principal's office first. Don't make it too public, otherwise other students will have objections if they see it."
"Okay, I'll listen to you."
…
Meanwhile, Hagrid's cabin.
There is actually not much worth telling about Lu Wei’s story.
After all, according to Rubeus Hagrid, this big three-headed dog Luwei was bought by a Greek wizard he met in a tavern last year. The total time they spent together was only a little more than a year.
Besides, at that time, Lu Wei was no longer a "little" dog in the true sense.
It's just that compared to the hybrid giant whose physique was beyond ordinary people, Lu Wei, who could be hugged and easily knocked down with his fists at that time, could barely be modified with the word "child".
And the whole process of cultivating trust is much more difficult than for people like Elena who have "grandpa" to help cheat.
"... Later, in fact, at the beginning of this year, Professor Dumbledore asked me to let Lu Wei guard... Oh! Hell, I can't say this. As for what happens next, Elena knows better than me."
Halfway through Hagrid's words, he suddenly bit his tongue with vigilance and forcibly changed the topic.
"By the way, what was Lu Wei guarding before?" Hermione asked curiously.
"This is the number one secret of Hogwarts! It has nothing to do with you, and don't ask anymore."
Hagrid put down the teapot heavily and interrupted in a rough voice with some annoyance.
"If you don't want to be expelled from school, you'd better follow Professor Dumbledore's instructions and stay away from the forbidden corridor on the third floor. Anyway, I won't tell you anything..."
"Actually, it's the Philosopher's Stone, the one belonging to Mr. Nico Flamel."
Before Hagrid could finish speaking, Elena was rubbing the little Luwei's meaty belly - as if she had recognized her position, the three-headed little puppy had completely given up struggling - and said casually
Continue to answer Hermione's questions.
"If you don't know what the Philosopher's Stone is, you can check out books related to alchemy. Most of them will talk about this thing. Don't look at me with that look, Hagrid——"
Elena glanced at Hagrid, who had a shocked face, and said calmly,
"Many of these contents are written on the back of Professor Dumbledore's Chocolate Frog card. You can guess it if you pay a little attention. And don't forget, I am the assistant teacher of Potions class. Don't worry, everyone here is familiar with the Philosopher's Stone.
Not even interested at all."
"Ahem, cough, cough. Well, um... um, but this matter must be kept secret after all."
Hagrid coughed violently and said quickly with an embarrassed look on his face, "Yes! You know there are many bad people in the wizarding world. If people know that the Sorcerer's Stone is hidden in Hogwarts, it will cause a lot of unnecessary trouble.
No, let’s talk about something else..."
"Other things? That's fine too."
Elena raised her eyebrows, thought for a moment, and raised the corners of her mouth slightly.
"By the way, Hagrid, why don't you tell us the story about the Acromantula? I remember that you also raised an Acromantula, right?"
Speaking of which, she had always been curious about which one was more powerful, the fire-breathing three-headed hellhound or the legendary terrifying and cruel Acromantula.
As for the topic of the Acromantula, with the discovery of the Hogwarts Chamber of Secrets, it is no longer a past story worth keeping secret. After all, in a few weeks, Hagrid may return to school and start classes.
Naturally, these questions are nothing to ask.
"Acromantula..."
When talking about this topic, Hagrid showed a look of nostalgia in his eyes - he was very familiar with this.
"Okay, then I will tell you a story about the Acromantula. Elena is right. In fact, many years ago, I once raised an Acromantula named Aragog.