Although the current situation was tense, the Quidditch match was still the most watched event in Hogwarts.
It was a good thing that Harry could become the captain. In Hermione's words, he could even use the captain's bathroom and other facilities with them. However, it was undeniable that he had a lot of pressure on his shoulders.
As the captain, he had the responsibility to lead the team to victory and the Quidditch Cup.
The Gryffindor team had won the championship for many years in a row, and people were used to winning.
However, the current situation was very different from the past few years. The team was in the most difficult period.
The Gryffindor team's performance last semester was very average. In the end, they won the Quidditch Cup by relying on small points. It was very dangerous.
The situation worsened this semester. Angelina, Katie and Aria graduated and they had to replace their pursuers.
Apart from Harry, the remaining players were all young and inexperienced. Ron's condition was very unstable.
Not to mention, there were many outstanding Quidditch players from other academies in the past two years.
"We need a plan and a new player selection," he said. "Ron, Ginny, both of you must return to the team. Also, the Frobisher siblings, we also need to convince them. As for the rest, I think …"
"Now is not the time to think about this. Since you have received these books." Lady Weasley looked down at Ron's book list and sighed. "We can't delay any longer. We have to hurry to Diagon Alley. As long as your father doesn't work overtime, we will go on Saturday. I won't go there without him. "
"Dumbledore said that the Ministry of Magic will send someone to accompany us."
"Yes, he agreed to let you show your face in Diagon Alley. I really don't think …"
"Mother, do you really think that the mysterious man will hide behind a row of bookshelves in Lihen Bookstore?" Ron said.
"Fusco and Ollivander are on vacation, aren't they?" Lady Weasley was immediately enraged and retorted, "If you think safety is a joke, you can stay at home. I'll go shopping for you!"
"No, I want to go. I still want to see Fred and George's restaurant!" Ron said hurriedly.
"Then you should quickly raise your awareness, young man. Otherwise, I will feel that you are too immature to go with us!" Lady Weasley said angrily, grabbing her big clock and putting it on a pile of towels that had just been washed. The nine needles on the clock were still pointing at the fatal danger. "Remember, the same goes for going back to school at Hogwarts!"
Ron turned and stared at them in disbelief. His mother picked up the laundry basket and stormed out of the room, the clock swinging on top of the basket.
"Good heavens, we can't even joke in this house!"
However, in the next few days of the week, Ron became very careful and did not mention Lord Voldemort again.
Lady Weasley did not lose her temper until Saturday morning, but she was very nervous at breakfast.
Bill stayed at home to accompany Hibiscus Chinensis. He handed Harry a bag full of money across the table.
"Where's mine?" Ron asked immediately, his eyes wide.
"It's all Harry's, you fool." Bill said, "Harry, I took it out from the vault for you. The sprites have strengthened their security, and the security is tight. It will take an ordinary person about five hours to get the money. Not long ago, Archy Philpott stuck an honest-detector in his... Well, believe it or not, it looked like that... "
"Thank you, Bill." Harry said as he put the money into his pocket.
"He's always so considerate." Hibiscus Chinensis whispered affectionately as she stroked Bill's nose.
Behind her, Ginny made a vomiting motion towards the cereal in her bowl. Ron spat the cereal all over the place.
"Elwyn, Hermione, what about you two? Do you need to exchange for money? " Bill continued to ask. "The exchange rate is getting lower and lower. Because of the fear of war, many wizards want to exchange gold coins for Muggle money. If you two want to exchange, you don't have to go to the sprites. I know a few people outside Gringotts who can offer a higher price. "
"Then I'd better …" Hermione said. Her parents had given her tuition fees in advance.
"No need, the two of us have money. Last week, I asked Dobby to send me the newspaper's recent income. It's enough for me and Hermione to use." Elwyn saw that Hermione wanted to say something and continued, "Don't worry, Hermione. This is your reward for helping the newspaper. It's all your own money."
"But …" Hermione still had some concerns. She didn't want to spend Elwyn's money on this.
"This is the reward that we agreed on. Don't tell me you don't want it? Oh yes, there's also a portion that belongs to Ginny. I haven't paid you yet. "As he spoke, he took out a bag of money and handed it to Ginny.
Ron's eyes widened as he looked at Ginny with envy as she counted the money.
Elwyn approached Hermione and whispered, "As for your money, I'll keep it with me. You don't mind, right?"
Hermione shook her head. Why would she mind? Almost everything she had now was with Elwyn. Not to mention this bit of money, she was getting more and more familiar with searching Elwyn's pockets for her own clothes every day …
Because of the rapid expansion and the recruitment of many new employees, the newspaper had been spending a lot recently. There wasn't much left, but the money was more than enough for Elwyn, Hermione, and Ginny's purchases before school started. The biggest expense was nothing more than new textbooks and robes.
Part of the money was Corin's reward, which Elwyn asked Dobby to send to him.
In fact, the materials needed for his magic research and the purchase of magic books and other materials were the real expenses.
Those things were expensive and required a lot of gold coins to purchase.
Elwyn had long-term purchase contracts with many merchants. Apart from the income from the newspaper, he also needed to sell the potions and other alchemical products that he brewed regularly to barely make ends meet. Most of the time, he couldn't make ends meet.
So, he was always short of money.
Last time at the fairy Zuo Sai's, Elwyn got a lot of valuable ancient relics. He wanted to sell them and exchange them for gold coins, but he couldn't find a suitable buyer …
After breakfast, they set off early under Lady Weasley's urging.
When they came out of the house wrapped in cloaks, a special car from the Ministry of Magic was already waiting in the front yard.
"Fortunately, Dad can send us a car again," Ron said happily and stretched his limbs comfortably.
They entered the car one by one and sat in the spacious and comfortable back seat.
"Don't get used to it. This is just for Harry," Mr. Weasley turned his head and said. Mr. Weasley turned his head. He was sitting in front with Mrs. Weasley and the Ministry of Magic's driver. "He enjoys Level One security now. When we get to the Leaky Cauldron, he'll have to give us extra security."
"I know. Harry is the savior of the world of magic." Ron said in a joking tone. "Elwyn is the star of hope. I'm sitting with two stars."
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