The Lonely Dragon of Hogwarts

"A portkey is a magical item that can quickly transform a person from one space to another."

Mr. Weasley explained, "Like Apparition and Apparition, it is controlled by the Ministry of Magic. The professors will teach you the specific information. They are more professional than me."

John nodded and didn't ask any more questions.

In fact, Michael also introduced relevant knowledge to him.

Space teleportation props such as door keys are created by wizards using the [Mentos Curse].

Most of its carriers are Muggle equipment that can be seen everywhere.

For example, teapots, rusty oil cans, old tires, etc.

This thing is much more dangerous than [Apparition].

But because of its convenience, it is very popular among wizards.

After another breakfast at Weasley's house, John and others finally left the Burrow under the leadership of Mr. Weasley.

“We need to walk a short distance to the nearest point here to teleport.

Although it is troublesome, there is no way around it.

The organization work is really difficult. This year probably [-] wizards will come to watch the World Cup.

In order to cope with such a large flow of people, and at the same time, we must ensure that we are not discovered by Muggles, so we can only do this.

Oh - and you don't have to worry about Bill, Charlie and Percy either.

They were indeed not with us.

But this is because they all know how to Disapparate, and they will find a way to join us later. "

Mr. Weasley explained as he led John and others up a small hill.

His body was obviously a little weak.

Talking while climbing the mountain made him a little out of breath.

Fortunately, the hillside was not high, so several people climbed up quickly.

"Here it is, Arthur! Come here, son, we found it!"

There was a sudden shout.

Everyone heard the sound and went away, only to see two tall figures on the other side of the mountaintop, against the starry night sky.

Mr. Weasley hurried forward and shook hands with one of them.

"Let me introduce to you, this is Amos Diggory." Mr. Weasley introduced to John and others, "He works in the Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures. This is his son Cedric, I think Do you all know each other?"

Harry and the others nodded.

Cedric is Hufflepuff's captain and Seeker.

He is also a good student with comprehensive development of moral, intellectual, physical, artistic and physical skills.

John also recognized this boy who was almost as handsome as him.

But it wasn't because he had witnessed Cedric's heroics on the field.

It was because when Michael was about to take him to Mrs. Puddieffe's teahouse to talk, the person who passed behind them and walked into the teahouse with a Ravenclaw girl was Cedric.

John was a little nervous when they met again.

He didn't want Cedric to bring it up.

After all, it is too easy for people to misunderstand that two grown men are going to Mrs. Puddifu's teahouse.

But John soon felt relieved.

Because Cedric acted even more nervous than he was.

While greeting Harry and others, he kept glancing at John with pleading eyes.

John speculated that he probably didn't want his parents to know that he had a girlfriend.

The two communicated with their eyes for a while and quickly reached a consensus.

At this moment, a flushed face with wide eyes and a short brown beard approached John.

"Oh my God!" said Amos Diggory, "are you... John Shafik!?"

"um, yes."

John replied calmly.

He was used to people always looking at him with bright eyes when they first met him.

After all, the scale of wizards is actually not that big.

In the circle of wizards in the country, he is already considered a top celebrity.

Among them, his age adds a lot of points to him.

Not just any little wizard can achieve such an achievement at his age.

"Many people at the Ministry of Magic have spoken of you!" said Amos Diggory. "They have told many stories of your deeds. The youngest recipient of the Order of Merlin, Third Class! The future Potions Master! The pride of Slytherin House! The hero who helped arrest Black! How amazing!"

Hearing this, John frowned slightly.

The middle-aged man in front of him seemed to be complimenting him, but in reality it had a special meaning.

It's easy to hear.

Because he specifically emphasized that John was the recipient of the 'Third Class Medal', and slightly emphasized the pronunciation of the words 'future', 'Slytherin' and 'assistance'.

"Of course! Mine is also very stuffed!"

Amos Diggory added, "I think he is no worse than you. The professors all say that he is the best student at Hogwarts! In every aspect!"

John looked at the other person calmly and said nothing.

Fred and George both frowned again.

Cedric was a little embarrassed.

"John is indeed better than me, Dad." He muttered quietly, "I didn't do the things he did..."

"Our Ced is always so humble and behaves like a gentleman..."

Amos interrupted loudly, "But I'm telling the truth, that's what I think. No! I even think you're better than John!"

You just lack an opportunity!

Said, when the opportunity comes, you can perform better! "

As soon as he said this, Cedric became even more embarrassed.

Even John's brows furrowed.

Michelle even pouted, as if she wanted to argue for John.

Seeing this, Mr. Weasley quickly looked at his pocket watch and said:

"It's almost time! Amos, have you brought all your tickets?"

Amos waved the next two tickets and said:

"No matter what I forget, I will never forget them. The ticket price is not a small amount of money! But... there is nothing to complain about... the Quidditch World Cup, it is Sade's favorite game, and you must not miss it. , even if it takes a pocketful of Galleons!”

Cedric gasped.

This made John feel that Cedric might be the most uncomfortable and embarrassing person there.

Even more uncomfortable than him, the man who had been belittled by Amos.

Of course, this doesn't mean that Cedric resents his father for embarrassing him.

But because this kind of scene is uncomfortable enough in itself.

Fortunately, Mr. Weasley came to the rescue again.

He finally found the portkey.

It was a dirty old leather boot.

Everyone, under his command, laid their hands on it.

Finally, with Mr. Weasley's three countdowns, an unstoppable force acted on John.

This feeling is completely different from Apparating.

John felt as if there was a hook behind his navel and it swung forward with irresistible momentum. He lifted his feet off the ground and flew up.

After spinning violently for a while, his feet landed heavily on the ground.

The crowd was in a mess.

Harry and Ron fell to the ground.

Hermione closed her eyes tightly and held onto Michelle with her hands.

As for Michelle, she was completely focused on John, looking extremely excited and laughing.

At the same time, another voice sounded.

"Five and eight, from Stoat Mountain."

John and others were still a little dizzy.

The portkey delivery experience is really poor.

Hearing this, they all turned their heads and looked over.

In the mist, two wizards were staring at them.

The expressions of both of them were gloomy, and there was a deep sense of weariness in their eyebrows.

Judging from the dew on their hair, they must have stayed here all night.

"Hurry up, there are people behind you..."

One of the wizards holding a gold watch urged.

But he stopped mid-sentence.

He seemed to have seen something shocking, and his eyes that were slightly squinted due to fatigue suddenly widened.

The next moment, he rushed to John quickly.

"John? John Shafiq?"

As the wizard spoke, he took out a pen and a small notepad from his pocket, "Can you sign it for me? I want to give it to my son! He admires you! You are now Hogg Watts is recognized as the best student!"

As soon as these words came out, everyone who had not recovered from the dizziness became even more confused.

John took the pen and notepad, and then glanced in Amos' direction.

Through the thin mist, he could clearly see Amos' terrible expression that instantly turned to embarrassment and embarrassment.