Knox's house in the suburbs of New York, United States.
Yellow and white lights intertwined. Due to Jessica's meticulous care, the room was filled with all kinds of beautiful flowers and small trees in full bloom, making it look lively and lively. There were a few magazines scattered on the green marble coffee table in front of the sofa. A copy of 'Breaking Away from the Death Eaters' had been flipped to the middle and was now upside down on the sofa.
Jessica, Ian and Leonard's family sat at the long table at the other end of the hall. They were enjoying a simple dinner of salad, fried chicken, grilled macaroni and small pies … The TV opposite their table was broadcasting news about Hogwarts.
Allen Harris had just accepted the Centaur's allegiance and was giving his final speech on the TV.
"Those who keep saying that 'each generation is worse than the last' should be looking at you like me. I'm looking at you with envy. The wealth that the wizards have accumulated over thousands of years, and all the knowledge, knowledge, wisdom, and art is like a gift specially prepared for you. Magic is flourishing, culture is flourishing, and cities are flourishing. The fruits of the wizard civilization have been opened up layer by layer. You can enjoy freely learning spells and skills …
If you still need my blessings, then surge forward, my successor! We're in the same rushing river. "
"I used to proudly say in front of Allen that Ifamoi is the best magic school in the world …" Jessica swallowed a mouthful of salad and chewed on the vegetables. She said with some yearning, "A magic school floating in the air, accompanied by the wind and clouds, it sounds so romantic … That feeling must be wonderful … Uncle, is there really no restrictions on the enrollment of Hogwarts University as advertised?"
"Jessica, you also want to go to the University of Hogwarts?" Leonard wiped the corner of his mouth with a napkin. "The University of Hogwarts has just started to enroll students. Although it's already past the start of the semester, there really aren't any restrictions. However, the teaching method is said to be more like the apprenticeship system in the ancient magic world. Other than being open to the public, a mentor will teach a few students outside of class."
"Jessica, I don't agree with you going. It's not a good time to study in England." Ian raised his eyebrows. Although his voice was low, it was very firm and powerful. His parents' pet, Curly Winged Demon, landed on the chair beside him and sucked on a raw cow's brain. It looked like a bat, colorful and with thorns all over its body.
"Why?" Jessica put down her fork unhappily. "Many of my friends wrote in the afternoon saying that they're going to live in the floating city for a few months."
"Now that Hogwarts has become a floating city, it's not a big deal. However, they have energy nuclei. Now, there are many countries that have their eyes on them …" Ian, who had stubborn short blond hair, said in a serious tone, "Many officials in the Congress of Magic are arguing about this. The director of the Department of Serious Crime Investigation and the director of the Department of Magic Law Enforcement are arguing with the president and the chief of staff."
"Ian, you can't bear to part with Jessica, right? Your brother can't leave his sister. That's why you don't want her to go to England. Because once she goes there, you won't be able to see her for a long time. "Leonard laughed heartily and teased Ian.
"Uncle Leonard! Jessica wants to go to England to study. This is a very serious matter. "Ian emphasized seriously, and his face was filled with embarrassment as if his thoughts had been pointed out.
"Ahaha, you don't want me to leave? You're afraid that no one will cook for you? " Jessica's eyes were bright, and she joined in the teasing. "If I go to Hogwarts, do you want me to help you find out the details of Allen, your number one competitor in the duel contest? For example, maybe you find that he's afraid of cockroaches and rats. You can scare him during the duel … In fact, I think you should resign and go with me. We can be classmates in the same year. "
"Don't talk nonsense!" Ian was a little embarrassed. "Uncle, you know the situation!"
"Okay, stop fooling around, Jessica. Now is not the best time to go to Hogwarts." Leonard's expression became more serious. "In fact, I don't agree with you going to Hogwarts to study … Hogwarts' recent performance is too eye-catching. The threat and fear of energy nuclei are too great. It just happened, so you'd better not take the risk …" Leonard's tone became more serious. "Our country's attitude towards England has always been contradictory. In addition, Allen's overbearing attitude has brought a lot of disgust to many radicals. He destroyed their idea that the United States of America is already more powerful than England's magic circle … After today, I think those neutral people who didn't care before will be forced to stand on both sides."
"Yes, uncle! Jessica … Didn't you think Ifa Moi is better than Hogwarts? There are a lot of radicals, so it's best not to provoke them. Maybe they'll be disgusted if you go to study abroad … "Ian said seriously." I'm not afraid that this will bring trouble to me and uncle. Hogwarts has just been promoted, and the situation is not clear yet … But what the Hogwarts are doing now is creating a threat to other countries. If they lose, will you be implicated when you come back? "
Jessica was a little annoyed. "The United States of America has the most freedom! I don't care what your Aura colleagues think. "
"Also, there will be a lot of prying nuclei. Hogwarts is a wizard city, not a magic school, so the flow of people will be very large … In other words, Hogwarts will not be safer than before." Leonard changed the topic. "But if you just stay in the school and don't go around the temple, it shouldn't be a big problem. Ian, you should stay away from those radicals … About this duel … Think about it. You have the opportunity to fight opponents like Dumbledore and the Mystery Man. This experience alone is enough of an honor."
"Maybe it's not going to happen …" Ian cut the steak on his plate gloomily. "I've received letters from some contestants when I was at work. Many of them want to withdraw from this year's duel … You know, I've been in touch with some contestants in private. After Allen and the Mystery Man won the duel, many contestants have wanted to withdraw from this year's duel. I'm afraid what happened in Hogwarts today will be a fatal blow to them … Even if this year's duel can still go on, it's estimated that the number of contestants will be the lowest in history. "
Ian couldn't eat anything, so he simply put his fork aside and stopped enjoying his dinner.
"Ian, no matter how many opponents you have, do what you want to do most … Since you lost the duel with Allen last time, what you want to do most is to have another duel with Allen. What matters is the process, not the result. This kind of duel is good for you … So eat well." Jessica directed the fork to fly back to Ian. "I've decided to go to Hogwarts with my friends to see if I can get into the school. I'm not as good as others now. There's nothing to be ashamed of."
The cool-looking young man listened to his sister. He continued to fork the pasta into his mouth and chewed. "Jessica, if you're going there later, go get ready. I don't want to wait more than an hour for you to dress up …"
"That's because I didn't know what boots to wear that day!" Jessica retorted, but she still got up and walked to her room.
"Ian, you're going to that damn place again?" Leonard frowned when he heard that. "That's a place for a bunch of bullshitters. A bunch of sorcerers who don't get paid much each week are still discussing national affairs. Why is Jessica interested in these things as well?"
Ian put down his fork and unbuttoned his collar. "Stiff Firth Graves invited me to drink with him at the Blind Pig Bar. He'll be on stage tonight."
Leonard's forehead wrinkled. "Ian, we're not radicals. I've told you not to mix with those people … Besides, the Blind Pig Bar was just a gathering place a few decades ago. I don't think it's any better now."
"Although Stiff Firth Graves' words and actions seem to be too radical, he can still accept other people's opinions. He has always been respectful to you, Uncle …" Ian said to Leonard. "Jessica isn't interested in these things. She likes the Giggle liquor. I'm just going there to listen. I've been telling them some of your ideas and concerns. I think this can also influence them and make them more appropriate so that they won't take more extreme actions."
"I'll go with you." Leonard stood up and put his wand on his waist. He was about to take his coat. "Don't let you be bewitched by that person's extreme remarks."
"Uncle Leonard, don't be so excited that you'll go on stage to participate in the speech …" Ian sounded a little unhappy. It seemed that he didn't want to go to the bar with his elders. Unable to refuse, he added, "Then you'll pay the bill."
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