Snakes at Hogwarts

"This was a misunderstanding. We didn't know in advance that Muggles were not allowed on the platform."

At King's Cross Station, outside platform nine and three-quarters, Andros was explaining something in a low voice with a tall, bald, dark-skinned wizard.

The latter wore a golden earring on his ear, which looked very eye-catching.

"The thing is, Mr. and Mrs. Granger were originally here to send their daughter, Hermione, the one next to me, to Hogwarts." Andros pointed to Hermione next to him. He was accompanying the Grangers and his wife, looking nervously towards this side with a pair of eyes.

"As you saw, without any preparation, Mr. Granger ran into the wall, shocking everyone around him."

Just now, after Mr. Granger hit the wall, he suddenly became the focus of the surrounding passengers. Before Mr. Granger could say anything, several wizards in suits emerged from the crowd. In their hands, Holding the wand, he kept casting some kind of magic spell on the surrounding crowd that Andros didn't know yet.

Soon, those people who were watching the excitement seemed to suddenly think of their unfinished work, scratching their heads and walking away, as if they had suddenly forgotten what happened just now.

And then, they couldn't help but want to modify the memories of Andros and the Grangers, which led to the scene at the beginning.

Now, Andros was explaining to their leader what had just happened. For this reason, he ran into the station and brought out the confused Hermione.

"I know, my men misunderstood you." Looking at Mr. Granger, who had a bruise on his head, the dark-skinned wizard said.

He has a deep, slow voice that seems to calm people down from chaos.

"I am Kingsley, Executive Auror of the Auror Office of the Ministry of Magic. We sincerely apologize for the misunderstanding."

It turns out he is Kingsley, no wonder he looks so familiar.

Hearing the self-introduction of the dark-skinned wizard, Andros immediately reacted. Isn't this the Auror who once sent a message to Harry using his Patronus?

Later he seemed to have become the Minister of Magic.

If I remember correctly, he was also a member of Lao Deng's secret group. I didn't expect to meet him here.

"As you can see, our job is to ensure the normal operation of the station and to ensure the concealment of the station.

Did you know that every year, a few curious Muggles imitate the wizards who go to the station and run towards this wall, and then hit the wall hard?My men must regard you as such people. "

"But, can we really not go in? Can't we even see my daughter off?" Mr. Granger asked with a hand covering his head, feeling a little disappointed.

"Yes, due to the International Statute of Wizarding Secrecy, only wizards are allowed to enter the platform. So unfortunately, sir, you really can't go inside."

After explaining the precautions again, Kingsley took the people away. Their work requirements covered the entire station and they could not stay here for too long.

The Granger family had to say goodbye briefly outside the platform wall.

"You have to study hard, take care of the relationship between classmates, and write letters on time. If you need anything, just tell us and we can mail it to you."

"I see, Dad."

"Please rest assured, Mr. Granger, I will definitely take good care of Hermione and supervise her to write to you on time."

After saying this, Andros led Hermione, who turned back every step of the way, along the entrance hidden by magic to platform nine and three-quarters again.

This is a large, closed platform. A dark red train that is constantly emitting steam is parked quietly on the platform. There is also a very eye-catching sign hanging on the front of the train: Hogwarts Express. .

Andros raised his head. The sign on the platform clearly said Platform Nine and Three-Quarters.

"Okay, this short separation is for the next reunion. Let's go inside the train and take a look."

The two of them arrived at just the right time, and there were already many wizards chatting on the platform. They were moving in groups of four or five, either parents bidding farewell to their children, or long-lost friends meeting again and exchanging holiday joys. , paired with the hoots of various owls, it was really lively.

"Come to your senses, Hermione, let's get in the car first." Andros took the suitcase from Hermione's hand very naturally, and then held the girl's little hand.

"There are a lot of people here, be careful if you get separated."

Before Hermione could react, Andros took her hand, pushed aside the crowd, and walked towards the connection between the carriages.

If you don't seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, what are you waiting for?

"An~Ander, wait~wait a minute, you are walking too fast."

Hermione's face was still red until she got into the car.

The girl gasped slightly and looked at Andros with a pair of complaining eyes.

"I'm afraid there won't be any empty carriages if I leave late."

After passing through the first few compartments filled with people, they quickly found an empty compartment in the middle of the train. With the help of the levitation spell, Hermione's huge and bulky suitcase seemed to have no weight. It generally flew to the shelf overhead.

"I have never tried to use a levitating spell on such a heavy object. Merlin, this is really tiring." Hermione collapsed on the seat in the carriage from exhaustion.

Yes, this superb levitation spell was done by Hermione alone.

With the help of Andros, Hermione had tried to cast many spells before the official start of school. Among them, the most skillful one she cast was the levitation spell.

Compared to Hermione in the original book, she is even better now.

"Well done. Do you remember what the standard spell says? The heavier the object, the more magic power required will increase exponentially."

"Of course I remember, but my magic power should be enough."

"It's not because of the amount of magic power. The reason why you feel tired is because you use most of the magic power in your body when you cast the spell, and your body has obviously not adapted to such a large amount of magic power coming in and out.

That's why you feel tired. Of course, this kind of fatigue is a good thing. Only in this way can your body continue to adapt. "

"How do you know so clearly?"

"Tom, the owner of the Leaky Cauldron, is a very good man. He taught me a lot of things that are not written in textbooks."

While chatting, the two of them looked out of the window. After a while, there were obviously more people on the platform. Countless people were crowded on the small platform. Plus luggage, there was nothing left. A place to put your feet down.

"Look, if we don't get on the bus early, we're going to be like them."

Andros also noticed that there were rows of fireplaces not far from the station. From time to time, with the rising green flames, wizards would suddenly appear from the fires.

It seems that the wall between Platform [-] and Platform [-] is not the only entrance to and from the station.

This makes sense. If so many people are going to enter from the same wall on the same morning, it would be strange not to attract the attention of Muggles.

"I'm going to the restroom. If anyone comes in and asks, tell them this carriage is full."

After explaining to Hermione, Andros got up and left the carriage. He wanted Ivar to come out for some air. The little snake had been holding it in Andros's clothes all morning and was already using its tail with dissatisfaction. slapped Andros on the arm.

Likewise, he also needs to put in a few drops of eye drops because wearing contact lenses for long periods of time is not comfortable.

"Okay, come out Ivar, I've wronged you this morning." After closing the bathroom door, Andros let out a hiss unique to snakes at the top of his lungs.

The sound was harsh, but it was well masked by the loud noise outside.

"Hiss~ I'm almost suffocating."

Hearing the sound, a small green snake poked its head out of Andros's sleeve. It spat out a message and hissed in response.

"It's stuffy and boring in there."

"Be patient, if nothing else happens we won't arrive at Hogwarts until evening."

"Hiss! It's going to take so long. As a wizard, can't you just teleport over in a swish?"

"Of course not. I'm still a student and I don't know how to master magic. However, when my transformation skills become better, I can turn you into an earring and wear it on your ear, so that we can talk freely outside. .”

"Then what should I do now? I don't want to get back into your sleeves~"

"Well, I'll put on my robe now so you don't feel out of breath, or you can slip into the pocket on the inside of the robe, where it's more comfortable."

"Okay then hisssssss~"

"Mark my words, stay quiet unless I call you."

"Hissssssss~ Got it, you are really too long-winded."

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"Ender, why did you change into your robe so quickly?"

Hermione asked a little strangely as soon as she returned to the carriage. Not only that, but sitting opposite her was a little boy with a round face, looking at Andros nervously at the moment.

Andros noticed that the latter actually held a toad in his hand, which was a very rare pet.

"I just went to the bathroom and changed it easily. This is"

"Ah, he is Neville Longbottom, and he is also a first-year student who is about to enter Hogwarts. He said that he really couldn't find an empty workshop, so I let him in."

This is Neville

It looks really silly.

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In the 17th century, relations between wizards and Muggles reached their lowest point.

Since the early 15th century, Muggle persecution of witches and wizards has taken steps across Europe.

This led people in the wizarding world to believe that using magic to help their Muggle neighbors was like adding fuel to their own fires, and many wizards and witches were imprisoned for witchcraft. and sentenced to death.

For example, Sir Nicholas de Mimsy Porpington died in 1492.

As the persecution of wizarding children by Muggles became more common, more and more Muggles forced wizards to use magic for them, and the burning of witches increased day by day, including the increasing number of Muggles being mistaken for witches and burning.

These ultimately became the catalyst for the introduction of the International Confederation of Wizards' Statute of Secrecy.

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The Magical History of Bathilda Bagshot