Christmas Eve, also known as Christmas Eve.
It is one of the most important and grandest annual festivals in the entire Christian sphere of influence.
Especially in modern times, the original strong religious color gradually faded away, and instead the legend of Santa Claus was accepted by children, and eventually evolved into an entertainment activity integrating consumption, vacation and carnival.
Every day on this day, Christmas trees, lanterns, holiday meals and wine are prepared door to door, as well as various gifts for relatives and friends.
As a very traditional British family, if their daughter hadn't suddenly become a little witch going to Hogwarts, Mr. and Mrs. Granger would definitely have done the same thing on this day.
In fact, they spent a very ordinary Christmas last year, and it did not change because Hermione went to a magic school.
But this year, not only did the couple not buy a Christmas tree or decorate their house with colorful lights, but they also changed into formal clothes early, holding several gifts wrapped in large boxes in their hands, and sat in the living room with their heads raised.
Look at the watch.
Among them, Mr. Granger, who is very curious and yearning for the magical world, has been repeating this action for more than an hour since he finished washing at eight in the morning, without even taking a few bites of breakfast.
In contrast, Mrs. Granger, who was wearing a purple evening dress, focused all her attention on the gemstone ring on her daughter's finger that was obviously worth a lot of money.
You must know that it is not an ordinary gem, but the "Thieves' Stone" that is a specialty of Faerûn. Even the smallest piece is worth thousands or even tens of thousands of gold coins. It is a top material often used to make high-level magic items.
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Even if converted purely based on the price of gold, it is estimated to be worth several million pounds.
Not to mention the additional added value brought by its uniqueness in this world, as well as its research and collection value.
I have to say that women are born with very keen observation and judgment when it comes to things like jewelry.
As soon as Hermione got off the train yesterday, Mrs. Granger noticed the extraordinary nature of this ring, but she refrained from asking because it might involve some troublesome emotional issues.
But now, while her husband was preoccupied with his upcoming visit to a wizard's house, she finally couldn't help but pull her daughter aside and asked in a low voice: "My dear, if you don't mind, can you tell me what's on your finger?"
What happened to the ring?"
"Ring?"
Hermione was stunned for a moment, and then explained with a slightly red face: "This is a gift given to me by Soth after he went to the European magic world for academic exchanges. It is a magic ring that contains a lot of powerful power.
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"Then it must be very precious, right?" Mrs. Granger continued to probe.
The girl nodded subconsciously: "Yes, it is very, very precious. The entire magic world may not be able to find a second one. Since creating the second magic stone, he has successfully surpassed Nico Flamel and become the recognized contemporary
The greatest alchemist, there is no one better than him in the field of making magic items."
"Nicholas Flamel? Isn't that a legendary figure in France in the fourteenth century? He...could he be alive to this day?" Mrs. Granger's eyes widened in disbelief.
Since her daughter does not share news from the Daily Prophet on weekdays, she does not know much about the magical world.
In addition, ordinary people can be called "longevity" if they live to the age of eighty. At first glance, you will be shocked when you hear that someone has lived for more than 600 years.
"Well, yes. Nico Flamel created the first magic stone, and the life-extending potion refined from it can make people immortal. But Soth is even more powerful. The second magic stone he made can be used under certain conditions.
The magic mercury is generated from the bottom of the water, allowing the dead to be resurrected."
Hermione lowered her voice and revealed some secrets of the magical world to her mother.
Maybe she didn't even notice that whenever she mentioned Zuo Si, her tone would inevitably be filled with pride and pride.
"Immortal? Resurrection of the dead? Is this...is this really something that magic can do? What I mean is that Soth should come from a normal family like you, and he has not been exposed to any magic before entering school.
Right? How could he achieve this in just one and a half years?"
Mrs. Granger obviously became a little incoherent, and even her thinking became confused.
"Magic can do many things that are like miracles. Do you remember the Dark Lord I mentioned to you? He kills and tears souls apart through evil black magic, allowing himself to never age and through a kind of name.
The things that are Horcruxes are infinitely resurrected. As for Soth, I think he should have his own secret."
Having said this, Hermione paused for a moment, with a hint of expectation in her eyes.
Because Zuo Si promised that he would show himself some "truths" during the Christmas vacation.
It took Mrs. Granger several minutes to digest the information that was enough to cause huge waves in the ordinary world, and then she sighed slightly: "Well, it seems that it was me and I who decided to send you to Hogwarts.
Your father made the most correct decision in his life. But are you sure this ring is just an ordinary gift and does not contain other meanings?"
"Wouldn't it be better if it contained other meanings?" The girl winked playfully.
Instantly!
Mrs. Granger smiled, held her daughter in her arms, and lovingly kissed her forehead: "Our little Hermione is really smart, and she has grown up too. By the way, if there is anything in the magical world that can slow down
Remember to help your mother get some things for aging and beauty. I feel that my crow’s feet have become more and more obvious in the past two years.”
"I remember that there is something similar in the book "Witches' Potions". When I get back to school, I will help you prepare a few copies." Hermione agreed without thinking.
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For her who has learned a lot of knowledge, it is not difficult to prepare such a relatively uncomplicated ordinary potion.
Just like that, the mother and daughter sat in the corner of the sofa in the living room and started whispering, even talking about some relatively private topics.
When the time came to half past nine, North used the house elf's unique teleportation magic to appear in the middle of Granger's living room on time, and bowed to the startled Grangers with one hand on their chests.<
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"Good morning, Mr. Granger, Madam, and Miss. I am here to pick up three distinguished guests on the order of the master."
"You...what are you? I mean, who are you?"
It was obviously the first time for Mr. Granger to see a non-human intelligent creature like a house elf, and his strong curiosity almost overflowed.
"You can call me North. As you can see, I am a house elf who specializes in serving wizards. Today I will lead you to the place where the master lives." North replied politely.
Since unlike other house elves, he doesn't even have a decent piece of clothing, but wears a neat black and white dress, so every move he makes is like an aristocratic butler who is sought after by wealthy people all over the world, making people feel polite and considerate.
And it’s pleasing to the eye.
Especially the British, who still retain the royal family and a large number of nobles, have no resistance to this.
"What should I do?" Mr. Granger asked eagerly.
"It's very simple, just hold my hand. Since I can only carry one person at a time to use apparation, I need to take you to the designated place three times. Who comes first?"
After saying that, North took the initiative to stretch out his left hand.
"I'll come first!"
Mr. Granger, who could no longer hold himself any longer, immediately grabbed the house elf's slightly thin fingers.
Before he could tighten his grip, he saw the other person raise his other hand and snap his fingers.
Snap!
The next second the world is spinning!
When he came back to his senses, he found that he had left the living room at home and was standing at the entrance of a very large castle-style villa.
Just when Mr. Granger was about to ask a few questions, he found that the house elf North had disappeared.
In just about three to five seconds, my wife and daughter both moved their front and rear legs to a place less than two or three meters away from them.
"This is incredible!"
Mrs. Granger looked at the beautiful scenery around her and the magical animals kept within the walls, and couldn't help but exclaimed and admired.
Because under the influence of the barrier, there is no biting cold wind blowing here like outside, but a green spring.
Many magical plants are even blooming with colorful flowers, making people feel like they are in a fairy tale world.
But North did not give the three guests much time to visit the courtyard, but quickly took them into the living room of the house.
You must know that although the scenery outside is beautiful, it is actually very, very dangerous.
Some magical plants are either poisonous, hallucinogenic, or extremely aggressive, and may cause death.
As for magical animals, even the most harmless-looking unicorn can kill someone if provoked and poked.
Not to mention there are several fire dragon cubs in the backyard.
As a competent house elf, North will not allow guests to be frightened in any way under his hospitality.
Just like that, with some lingering thoughts, the Granger family finally crossed the threshold and entered the room.
Instantly!
To be continued...