Ancient Warlocks at Hogwarts

"Are you going to hunt thunderbirds?" Francis asked, looking at the boy in front of him.

It has been about a week since he arrived in the United States. Andre finally deduced the special potion of Thunderbird. Although he can't guarantee that the formula is foolproof, he doesn't want to wait any longer, and he needs to verify whether the formula is correct. In the end, it had to be proved by practice. Even if he stayed in this redwood forest for another month, he would not be able to reach a conclusion.

So early this morning, when Francis walked out of the hut, Andre told the old man his plan, and then the first scene appeared.

"The thunderbird is not that easy to catch. I know you have integrated the characteristics of the fire dragon, but the thunderbird is different from the fire dragon. This kind of creature is very difficult to encounter even in North America. Many American wizards have never seen it in their lives. Beat a thunderbird." Francis did not mention the danger of the thunderbird. Obviously he also knew that a wizard with the characteristics of a fire dragon, even a 12-year-old child, would definitely not be unable to defeat a thunderbird, but He still wasn't optimistic that the boy could achieve his goal. After all, Thunderbirds were indeed too rare.

But Andre certainly knew this. Before he came to the United States, he had made plans not to encounter Thunderbirds. But no matter what, since he had already arrived in North America, he had to give it a try before he would be willing to accept it.

"It seems you have made up your mind," Francis looked at the boy's expression and suddenly laughed: "Well, I said I won't care when you leave here, so don't expect me to give you anything. What help? But since Albus has entrusted you to me, I always have to warn you. If you encounter someone from the Free Magic Guild while hunting Thunderbirds, run back here as soon as possible. At least they will not Dare you invade this redwood forest.”

Andre nodded gratefully. With the old man's guarantee, at least when he really met the men sent by Ivan, the Free Magic Union apprentices that Dumbledore said he had not yet been able to defeat, he would still be able to do so. To have a place to hide.

After saying goodbye to Francis, Andre took out the suitcase that had been placed in the tree hole, and then left the redwood forest alone with the giant trees.

Because he has never been to Arizona in the United States, even if he has magic like Apparition, he cannot directly use it. Flying a broomstick or transforming into a Hungarian Horntail Dragon is certainly possible, but he is in the United States, not the Great Britain he is familiar with. Andre gave up this plan and decided to use Muggle transportation to go to Arizona.

After coming out of the redwood forest, Andre walked towards the town he had seen a few kilometers away. To be honest, he still didn't know which state in the United States he was in. He had to wait until he arrived. We can find out clearly after visiting the town.

And just when Andre started to leave, the island far away in the Aegean Sea finally selected the strongest apprentice.

It was not the Eisen Glick that Alexander mentioned before, but a girl who looked to be only fifteen or sixteen years old.

"Stephanie Mei, Ms. Mary's student. If it weren't for this competition, even I wouldn't know that her level is so high." The location of this competition was in a small square on Liberty Island. At this moment, everyone Wei stood on the edge of the square, watching the boys and girls in the field whispering to Ivan next to him.

"Yes, Alexander thought that his student named Grik was the strongest among this batch of apprentices, but he didn't expect that he couldn't even make it into the top three." Ivan also said with a smile.

"Hmph, that kid just likes to be in the limelight. He is exactly the same as his teacher. When it comes to his true ability, he is just that." David snorted disdainfully, "You are the last to be qualified among the current instructors in the union. , but let me tell you, Alexander’s strength may not be as good as yours.”

"No, no, no." Faced with David's praise, Ivan hurriedly waved his hands and denied, "I can't afford such a compliment. Alexander is barely a few years younger than my teacher, and his understanding of rules is also far behind." It’s not something I can match now, let alone the fact that I haven’t gotten the Holy Acorn yet.”

"But doesn't this prove your talent?" David said with a smile: "Including me, most mentors are able to reach their current heights because of the help of treasures like the Holy Acorn, and You have stepped into the field of rules step by step by relying on your own ability. Even Mr. Sidney is very optimistic about you."

Ivan looked helpless. He smiled bitterly and said: "This is not what I want. You know David, my teacher was promoted to the rule field by merging blood, so he can't leave anything for me after his death." Treasure, and the bloodline he merged with had been completely extinct decades ago. I could only focus on things like holy acorns, but the operation more than 20 years ago did not achieve results in the end. I had to work harder than others to understand the rules without the help of external objects.”

David nodded, "Of course I know this, but you should know better than me. There are very few wizards who can reach the realm of rules without relying on external objects, even among the high table."

Naturally, Ivan could no longer deny David's statement. Although he always liked to hide his clumsiness in the union, everyone knew very well that it was hard to say how powerful he was among all the mentors, but his talent was definitely among the highest. The best.

"Okay, let's not talk about this anymore." Seeing Ivan fell silent, David stopped talking about this topic in depth. He turned to look at the apprentices in the square and said, "If your plan succeeds this time , maybe Ms. Mary’s voice in the union can really surpass Mr. Sidney.”

"Oh, are you talking about the little girl?" Ivan seemed a little surprised and asked softly: "Do you think Ms. Mary will give the holy acorn to this little girl?"

"Of course," David said: "Ms. Mary has almost reached the threshold of the High Table Member. A holy acorn is not of much help to her, but if she trains another mentor, then she He only holds three seats in the union, which is enough to compete with Mr. Sidney."

Ivan didn't seem to be very interested in the factions within the union that David talked about. Instead, he was more curious about Ms. Ma Li's strength. "Member of the High Table... That is an achievement that no modern wizard has been able to achieve so far, even those in the UK." Mr. Dumbledore, who is known as the greatest white wizard of this century, seems to have not heard about the possibility of him becoming a member of Parliament again, right?"

David glanced at Ivan in a funny way. He had so much foreshadowing, but the key point was actually in the last few sentences, but the man next to him seemed not to care at all. This naturally made him a little distressed, but there was Since Ivan himself has always had an image of not taking sides within the union, it is not easy for him to speak openly to the other party.

Valley</span> "So I just said that Ms. Mary has touched that threshold, but it is still not that simple to really cross it. Okay, let's go back to the castle first and tell the other instructors the results of this competition. I think they can't wait to know who can complete the task for you." Although he didn't get what he wanted from Ivan's mouth, David himself can be regarded as one of the ten mentors of the Free Magic Guild. Lipai, his teacher, like Ivan's teacher, has passed away a long time ago. Although he received a letter from Ms. Mary this time, asking him to ask Ivan about his preferences, no result is also a result. Naturally, he will not have anything to do with it. Unnecessary emotions.

"Of course," Ivan smiled and nodded. It wasn't that he couldn't understand the meaning of David's words, but he had already made his own plans in his heart. Counting him, the Free Magic Union now only has ten mentors, but There are three factions among them. Mr. Sidney, the oldest one, has two of his ten mentors as his students, so he naturally follows his lead.

As for the Ms. Mary they just mentioned, none of her students can become a mentor yet. Stephanie May, who is currently the champion among this group of apprentices, can only be said to have hope that after obtaining the Holy Acorn, she will become a mentor. Entering the realm of rules, we can only make a rough estimate on this kind of thing, and no one can be 100% sure.But in addition to Stephanie, who showed her full strength today, there is also a male mentor in the union who has always been an admirer of Ms. Mary. Of course, this must be regarded as a figure in her camp, so David Said that once Ms. Mary's student becomes a mentor, she will have enough voice to compete with Sidney.

As for Ivan and David, both of them are considered neutrals and usually do not get involved in the competition between Sidney and Mary.

"By the way, you said that the brat from the Adrian family has gone to the United States. How did you know about this? I think since Dumbledore sent him to the other side of the Atlantic specifically to protect his safety, it will not happen Reveal this news easily." On the way to the castle, David asked this question that he had always been curious about.

"It's just my little trick," Ivan didn't want to hide it. He said slightly proudly: "Although Dumbledore is indeed the most powerful wizard under the high table, he is not omniscient and omnipotent. I A few tricks were used on the child of the Adrian family. Although it cannot pose any threat to him, it can trace his location, and I can guarantee that even Dumbledore will never be able to detect this trick."

"That's it," David suddenly realized, but he did not continue to ask what the method was. Every wizard has his own secret, especially for strong men like them who have stepped into the field of rules. A person who can The magic that conceals the skills of masters at the same level is definitely worth cherishing. "Then it will be easier for Stephanie to go to the United States to capture the child. With the address you provided, I believe that with the performance this girl showed today, With enough strength, he is fully capable of taking the boy from the Adrian family back to Europe before being discovered by the Salem Witch Association."

There was a smile on Ivan's face, but if you look closely, you can see that there is no smile at all in his eyes.

When the Free Magic Union had selected their most powerful apprentice to go to the United States, Andre knew nothing about it. He had just walked into the small town not far from the redwood forest and picked up the gas from the local gas station. I found out at the station that my current location was a remote village near San Francisco, California. If I wanted to get to Arizona from here, there was still a long way to go.

There are obviously no planes or taxis in this town for him to take. The only means of transportation that can allow Andre to leave here, apart from Greyhound buses all over the United States, are only private cars on the highway.

I had heard that Americans would stick out their thumbs to hitchhike at the edge of the road, and Andre was prepared to do the same. Anyway, if no one really wanted to hitchhike with him, he could also use a confusion spell to achieve his goal.

Just like that, a boy with slightly weird clothes and a suitcase that looked like the 80s suddenly stood on the side of the road on the edge of the town, reaching for a ride.

Perhaps it was because his childish face made him feel less threatening. Soon a red Chevrolet stopped in front of Andre.

"Hey, where are you going?" Behind the rolled-down car window was a young and beautiful face, who looked like a girl in her 20s.

"San Francisco," Andre replied with a smile, "Can you give me a ride?"

"Well, yes, you're lucky. I'm going back to the city just now, so get in the car." The girl nodded and motioned for Andre to get in the car.

After getting ready in the passenger seat, the girl restarted the car and then asked, "What's your name? You don't look like someone from here."

"Andre Ivanov, I am indeed not an American. I am here for tourism." Andre said: "The redwood trees here are scenery that cannot be seen elsewhere."

"Yes, but it's just like that after seeing it for a long time. Although it is quite shocking when you see it for the first time," the girl said in agreement: "But this is the first time I see foreigners reaching out for rides on the side of the road. You You’re so brave.”

"I've just heard that Americans have this habit, and I took a taxi when I came here. If I want to return to San Francisco, I can only try my luck on the side of the highway to see if any kind-hearted people will give me a ride. "Yes." Andre made up an excuse for himself, and then asked: "By the way, I haven't asked for your name yet."

"You can call me Amy," the girl replied: "What country are you from? Your accent sounds like British. Am I right?"

"That's right," Andre nodded. "You can be considered a Londoner. I lived there for a long time."

"But your name doesn't sound like a British one. I think it's more like the Soviet Union. Oh, no, that country no longer exists." The girl continued.