Daily Life at Hogwarts Chapter 971: This is a business
"It should be here."
Albert looked up at the coffee shop's sign, and then looked down at the watch on his wrist. After confirming that there was no danger around, he pushed the door with a suitcase and walked into the Muggle shop in front of him, looking away from the customers in the coffee shop. He swept his body and landed on the middle-aged man who was drinking coffee in the corner. He raised his foot and walked towards him, greeting him in fluent French.
"I hope I didn't make you wait too long."
"I've been waiting for half an hour."
"Sorry for the delay."
If the shopkeeper at the counter understood French, he would have exposed the **** who had only been here for five minutes, but unfortunately he doesn't understand French.
What seems like a normal conversation is actually a pair of passwords.
After all, both of them have drunk compound potions, so naturally they can't recognize each other's identity. They can only use the password to connect to each other. trouble.
This ordinary conversation, like two friends meeting each other, is sure no one will doubt their identities.
After the conversation, the two exchanged business cards with each other, smiled and shook hands, and then paid the money and left under the stunned eyes of the boss.
"The coffee here sucks," Bud whispered.
"Perhaps, you should order a cup of hot cocoa." Albert teased with a smile.
"I tried it, but the boss told me they don't sell hot cocoa here." Bud looked helpless.
"He didn't kick you out?"
Albert's face twitched slightly, not knowing what expression he should show.
"Are you really planning to go to the competition?"
The two turned a corner and walked towards the outskirts of the city.
Albert heard the other party's words, raised his eyebrows slightly and asked, "Is there any problem?"
"The first two days, I got some bad news." Bud lowered his voice and said, "Your situation doesn't seem to be very good. I'm worried that there will be changes during the game, although there will be many Aurors around, But if they want to play against you, there are..."
"Don't worry, I just received news that someone is planning to come to watch the game." Albert said meaningfully: "The principal and the group of people around him, so I think even if someone comes from the other side, it should be There will be no problem. After all, he still has a strong deterrent power. Moreover, I also secretly placed people on their side. Even if there is any plan, I can know it at the first time, at most it is the game It might be a little chaotic in the meantime."
"He didn't stay at school and came to watch the game?" After hearing the news, Bud did not breathe a sigh of relief, but frowned.
"Is something wrong?" Albert asked suspiciously.
"I'm worried that he will pull you into the water." Bud reminded, "that guy is being watched every move now, and... in short, you should pay attention to yourself, although that guy is a good guy, sometimes In order to achieve certain goals, he doesn't mind sacrifice, I think you should know something that his club often says."
"Some things are worth dying for." Albert murmured softly.
Bud was very helpless. He asked Albert to participate in the international wizarding duel competition, just to let the other party gain some reputation.
Reputation is actually quite useful for Albert, especially as a Muggle wizard. If Smith's surname is used externally...it is obviously impossible...so Albert needs to use countless halos to make others Shut up, and he just happens to have that ability.
Who knew that Voldemort suddenly returned and was eyeing Albert.
After the news of the Dark Mark in France spread, Bard didn't get much news, but wanted to know that it had something to do with Albert. Who told him to just go to Nikolai Village to visit Nicole Lemay, Bud even suspected that the Dark Mark was put by Albert, and only he could come up with this kind of trickery.
"Okay, I'll take you to a temporary residence first, and give up the game if necessary." Bud continued, "Your safety is more important than anything else, you have to promise me."
"I will." Albert reassured with a smile, "I never do anything I'm not sure about."
Bard's safe house is located outside Madrid, and it's a big house, but it looks quite old.
At first, Bud took some thought to buy the place and cast the Faithful Charm on the house to turn it into a safe house.
As for the purpose, I understand it.
Not many people know this place, and usually no one comes.
After entering the house, several people were stunned by the scene inside. It looked like a haunted house, and the roof was damaged due to disrepair.
"It's been a while since you came."
Albert plucked the cobwebs at the top of his head with his wand expressionlessly, and turned his head to Bud.
"About thirty years." Bud said embarrassedly, "You know, it's normal for some things to become like this without maintenance, and you don't live here anyway."
"I wouldn't be surprised if a ghost suddenly appeared here," Katrina grumbled.
Isobel stared at the well-preserved portraits of handsome men and women on the walls of the hall, and looked at the old man in front of her thoughtfully. She seemed to have guessed the purpose of this place.
"Do you need Kara to clean up?" the house-elf asked sharply.
"No, you have other tasks." Albert swept over the portrait, then looked at the old man in front of him and asked, "Can these pictures be placed here?"
"Anyway, you don't live in it, so there shouldn't be a problem in this regard." Bud coughed lightly and changed the subject, "No need, just let them stay here."
Budd seemed to change the subject and started talking to Albert about the registration method and precautions for the International Wizarding Duel Tournament.
"Are you going to continue betting?" Albert asked suddenly.
"That's not a good idea."
Bud doesn't really want to bet, because he doesn't want to put any pressure on Albert, so as not to cause him to be tied down at a critical moment and unable to leave the first time when he is in danger.
"I see myself in the crystal ball with the trophy for the duel champion," Albert hinted.
"This should be considered cheating!"
Katrina understood the conversation between the two and couldn't help but say with wide eyes.
"It's called investing in yourself," Abbott corrected.
"No wonder you're so rich." Katrina glanced at Isobel secretly, and she thought Isobel most likely knew these things.
"If you want to invest in me, I don't mind." Albert said with a smile, "If you have money, let's make it together."
Gu "Forget it." Katrina shook her head.
"Then we'll invest ten Galleons in you." Isobel glanced at his sister, reported a number casually, took out a handful of Galleons from his pocket and handed it to Albert.
"Of course there's no problem." Albert looked at Bud, who obviously didn't care, and said with a smile, "You see a share, you see a share, but if you lose money, don't blame me."
Bud doesn't mind even more. It's a little pocket money for the sisters. Anyway, it's not much. The most important thing is that everyone is happy.
Before leaving, Bud did not forget to remind: "In short, pay attention to safety, this is more important than anything else."
"Your relationship is really good." Katrina was surprised by the relationship between the two, and if she didn't know, she would have thought that Bud was Albert's grandfather.
After temporarily settling down, Albert went to the registration office of the Spanish Ministry of Magic to sign up for the International Wizarding Duel Competition. The registration process was almost the same as what Bud said. There are wizards from various countries, and there is a witch who is in charge of translation next to the wizard in charge of registration. Albert found that the other party is still an acquaintance.
"Long time no see, Lady Diana?" Albert greeted the witch with a smile.
"Are you really planning to participate in the International Wizarding Duel Tournament?" Diana asked Albert as she looked up and down and raised her eyebrows slightly.
"Yes, I'm going to try it." Albert nodded.
"You know each other?"
Another wizard looked at Albert and raised his eyebrows slightly.
"Know," Diana said.
"I suggest you persuade him to give up the competition." The wizard reminded in a low voice, "You should be aware of the cruelty of the duel competition, so that your friends will not be injured."
Different from the previous dueling competitions, today's dueling competitions are more dangerous, and throwing black magic at each other is a common thing.
Also, Albert is young and obviously doesn't know the dangers of the world. Some guys will even do some extreme things in order to get the prize money of the championship.
"It's useless, and don't underestimate that guy." Diana obviously didn't think she could convince Albert. She is also very aware of Albert's strength, because some unscrupulous old guy plans to buy this and win the final championship.
I've only seen this kind of prank not long ago.
If you're not sure, the other party obviously won't do that.
Furthermore, as far as she knows, this person in front of him is the champion of the Triwizard Tournament, and not long ago, he defeated a fire dragon by himself, which is far more ruthless than most of the contestants.
Diana patiently informed Albert about the rules of the International Wizarding Dueling Competition, and reminded him not to use the Unforgivable Curse, not to attempt to kill an opponent, especially if the opponent surrendered, lost the ability to continue the fight, or the referee pronounced the result. After that, you must not continue to attack, otherwise you will be disqualified from the competition.
Finally, Albert also signed a magic contract to prove that he took the initiative to participate in this competition, and if he died accidentally, it had nothing to do with the competition.
As for the inability to use black magic, it naturally does not exist, and every session will have dark wizards to participate.
Yes, the Dark Wizard.
This is also the reason why the wizard just now wanted him not to participate, because Albert does look like a fledgling rookie, and if he participates, he can only serve as cannon fodder.
It is worth mentioning that the Spanish Ministry of Magic did not build a large stadium like the British Ministry of Magic, but borrowed the Muggle venue, and the duel competition was held on a large football field on the outskirts of Muggles, which could accommodate Thousands of viewers.
Wizards will use large-scale Muggle-repelling spells around football fields, and by the way, use enchantments to cover the entire field to ensure that Muggles do not notice the abnormality of the field.
Of course, in order to avoid attracting Muggle attention, the International Wizarding Tournament will be played at night.
After being informed of the venue of the duel competition, Albert, with the help of Diana, bought three-day tickets for three days, feeling like watching the Quidditch World Cup, and the price of the duel competition tickets Especially expensive, costing a few hundred Galleons in total!
However, Albert doesn't care about Garen's problem, anyway, Bud has already found someone to help bet.
As long as someone dares to open a bet, he dares to bet, who made Albert predict that he will win the world trophy!
It's just that there aren't many such opportunities.
With the lessons learned last time, if it happens again, 80% of the time will be blacklisted by the gambling game.
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Returning to the makeshift home, Albert tells the McDoug sisters about the duel competition.
"Why did they choose to use Muggle buildings, and aren't they really worried about causing trouble?" Katrina asked, puzzled.
"Because it's cheap, and you can make a lot of money, it costs money and time to set up a stage yourself. Why do you think the Spanish Ministry of Magic is serious about organizing duel competitions and offering high prize money to the champion?"
The duel between two powerful wizards is very rare in the magic world, so many people are willing to pay to watch the game, especially the last day of the game, not only the price of tickets is terrifyingly expensive, but also hard to find. No way, who makes watching a wizard duel more exciting than watching a Quidditch match.
Albert can buy it entirely because he is a player, and the tournament party provides convenience to the players.
The duel competition lasts for three days in total, with a one-round elimination system.
It is said that there will be hundreds of wizards participating ~IndoMTL.com~ on the first day each will need to play three games to select the top sixty-four.
Then, proceed to the next round of screening.
The huge amount of first prize money makes each duel competition quite tragic, and it also attracts a large number of audiences. The most funny thing is that the Spanish Ministry of Magic actually allows dark wizards to participate, and these dark wizards are also one of the highlights of the duel competition. one.
Of course, the participating dark wizards can't make trouble on the playing field, or the Aurors will send them to **** at any time.
Although many wizards have protested against this, in order to make the game more beautiful and to fill their wallets, the regulations that dark wizards are allowed to participate in the competition have never been deleted. After all, dark wizards are also one The big selling point, especially when a powerful wizard defeats a dark wizard, the scene is always very lively, and the most important thing is that there are actually very few cases of a dark wizard winning a duel championship, because in regular competitions, some of their Conspiracy methods cannot be used. Once they lose, they will sneak attack on others. The Auror who maintains order has the right to kill them on the spot. The wizard dared to do so.
There is no way, the life of the dark wizard is also life. Most of the people who will come to participate in the competition are seeking money.
There are people with abnormal brains, and the Aurors around them who are in charge of patrols will give them a good look, and they also offer a reward for each other's heads. This is an open secret.
Where did the Aurors come from?
The number of Aurors in Spain is not enough, so they can be borrowed from other countries. Some Aurors in France and Germany are willing to accept the invitation to come and help.
There is a lot of extra income if you're willing to help out.
Who wouldn't?
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