Chapter 1158 The Story of Paris (11)

In the alley branching off Haussmann Avenue, there is a small theater with an unprepossessing appearance.

It was built in the 17th century and has been more than 400 years ago. It has been used by some small theater groups for many years.

The lighting in the theater is dim and there are many seats. Generally, theaters will have guides to guide customers to the corresponding seats. They are not allowed to sit randomly.

Many small theater guides require tips, but this theater does not. If the front row is not full, the staff will give everyone time to adjust their seats before the show starts.

Cheaper tickets also allow you to sit on the balcony of the VIP area and watch the show.

It was run so casually and there weren't any celebrities on site, so naturally it couldn't become popular.

However, during the Paris Commune, musicians once used this theater for meetings.

Although there were only 72 days from the start of the uprising on March 18 to the capture of the last fortress on May 28, the music of the Paris Commune has been ringing in the city.

During the French Revolution, there were many songs to inspire fighting spirit, among which the Marseillaise was the most popular and popular.

This hymn of freedom was once regarded as the national anthem. After Napoleon became emperor, he canceled the status of the Marseillaise as the national anthem. After the restoration of Louis XVIII, the national anthem was changed to "The Return of the Prince of France to Paris". During the July Revolution and the Paris Commune, the streets of Paris began again.

Sound the Marseillaise.

This song is different from the baroque gorgeousness, nor is it as beautiful as the mermaid's singing.

During the Franco-Prussian War, the government represented by the aristocracy and the bourgeoisie surrendered, but the people did not. Those musicians wrote satires such as "Selling Paris for a Steak" and "I Have a Plan, Your Excellency" and signed a contract with the Prussians.

Song of the Armistice Government.

The city is under siege, with the sound of cannons every day, and the atmosphere in the city is very depressed. Musicians performing for the masses can not only boost morale, but also spread the spirit of resistance.

"The Internationale" was the most influential and representative work during the Paris Commune.

This song was produced when the Paris Commune just failed. Even after the Commune failed, the song pattern formed during this period was still passed down, and later spread to Europe, the United States, Russia and other countries.

Among these musicians were members of the Freemasons. They held meetings in the former palace and gardens, and rehearsed in a small theater. This small theater became a frenzy for a period of time, but later became deserted.

The opera currently being performed in the theater is "The Red and the Black". Occasionally, you can see well-dressed people entering, but these people are not here to watch the opera.

The small theater has a poorly maintained garden with a bronze sculpture and vines covering the entire garden stone wall.

At first glance, it is no different from a creeper, except that the leaves are purple, but this plant is a close relative of the dragon's claw vine, a magical plant called mucuna from the East.

It is listed in the "Asian Anti-Poison Encyclopedia". Mucuna is not as aggressive as dragon's claw, but its seeds are highly poisonous.

If treated properly, its pods have anti-curse properties, and it is often grown as a decorative garden plant.

The candlestick held the broken glass ball and led them to the wall behind the bronze sculpture. He tapped a few times on the spirally arranged floor tiles with his long fingers. The opposite wall looked like Diagon Alley.

Like a brick wall, it danced out of the way, revealing a downward step.

"Follow me." Candlestick said to the two of them, and he took the lead in walking down the steps.

After walking down a dark corridor, they came to a three-story light-colored building, which at first glance looked like a Venetian palace.

And this place is an auction house that celebrities like to go to.

"Put on the mask." The leprechaun said to Pomona, "otherwise people will think you are an auction item."

Strictly speaking, Veela are regarded as "beasts" by humans and are within the scope of commodities that can be sold.

Pomona quickly put on the mask she bought from Venice.

There were many people dressed like her in the auction house. Almost everything was sold in this place. Some left with bottles of wine in their hands, and some had large antique furniture floating behind them. People came and went, and it was very lively.

Unless it was the Great Purge during the Reign of Terror of the French Revolution, hidden wizards would be difficult to find.

Another is the large-scale population migration. Yosef Khama’s parents were originally pure-blood wizards from Senegal. Since it became a colony of France, African Americans have continued to pour into France. He and Lorena, who was born in France,

Married and gave birth to Yusef Khama.

Then Coius Lestrange committed a scandal that shocked the social circles of England and France.

When Leta Lestrange was studying at Hogwarts, there were always people gossiping about her behind her back. Fortunately, she was a Slytherin, and she would teach anyone who dared to mess with her. She made many enemies in school.

Only Newt Scamander from Good Old School is her friend.

She actually didn't have to die, whether she surrendered to Grindelwald or turned around and ran away, after all, Jacob escaped as a Muggle.

Unless she has no desire to live.

This was different from a man who died generously for something he had to hold on to. It was as if something had cooled down in her heart, like ashes that were still burning, but no phoenix would rise from the ashes.

If there is an auctioneer in the auction house, then there will be an appraiser. The old goblin was familiar with the way and found a cubicle. There was a human behind the desk wearing glasses to appraise the things in his hands.

"Gong Saiyi, come and see this!" the old goblin shouted.

The appraiser who was paying full attention was startled and looked at the three people through the owl-like magnifying glass.

"Oh, it's you." The wizard known as Gong Saiyi looked at the goblin with a displeased expression. "Who did you lie to this time?"

"Look at this for me." The goblin floated the glass ball on the table. "I even forgot about it."

"What is this?" Gong Saiyi did not touch the glass ball with his hands.

"A prop that can sing." The goblin said, "Quickly appraise it, and I will pay you double the appraisal fee."

Gong Saiyi put down the five years in his hand and carefully observed the glass ball given to him by the goblin.

After a while, Gong Saiyi closed the curtains.

"The surface of this sphere looks like glass, but it should be topaz. Some people used it to replace diamonds hundreds of years ago." Gong Saiyi said, "This topaz is champagne color, which is more beautiful for topaz."

The better the yellow, the biggest difference between it and diamonds is that they will fade due to sunlight."

"Can this thing be repaired?" Pomona asked.

"Why repair it? Large pieces of topaz are not uncommon. With the same time and cost, you can make a new one." Gong Saiyi said, "This base is a 16th-century craft. If it is used as an ornament..."

"Is this the crystal ball that Edward Kelly deceived Rudolf II?" Severus said impatiently, "He said he could hear the voice of angels through this crystal ball."

Gong Saiyi looked at the old goblin.

"It has been in the warehouse for hundreds of years, and I almost forgot about it." said the old goblin.

"Does something that has something to do with the royal family sell for a high price?" Severus smiled sarcastically. "You actually plan to exchange a stone that can be seen everywhere for phoenix tears?"

"If it is genuine, then it is worthy of such an exchange." Gong Saiyi said.

"How long will it take you to verify?" Severus asked.

"One hour."

Severus glanced at his pocket watch, "Then we'll come back after lunch."

As he spoke, he put his arm around Pomona's shoulders and left the cubicle.
Chapter completed!