Chapter 1079

To some extent, wizard magic, like Muggle science, is the accumulation of knowledge.

It is often said that knowledge is wealth.

Since ancient times, the growth of every wizard is inseparable from the provision of knowledge. No matter the level of talent, only by drawing on the strength of predecessors can we make progress.

However, not everyone is willing to share their valuable knowledge.

Not to mention that the number of ancient wizards was far less than now, even in modern times, the inheritance of knowledge was still full of obstacles. There are few places in the global magic world where semi open libraries can be set up. Even some magic schools explicitly prohibit people other than teachers and students from borrowing books.

As for those stores such as "diagonally Lane lichen bookstore" - they basically sell textbooks and ordinary publications. It is difficult to find magic books that really carry important contents from there.

I'm looking for some magic books to buy. It's better to go to the junk store. Maybe it's more likely to get something.

So, where will there be more magic books that are really valuable?

There is no doubt that in addition to the organizations or forces like Hogwarts, which have both the contributions of founders and the attention of professors from generation to generation, I'm afraid that those large families with the same long history will treasure it.

Unfortunately, it may be more unacceptable for those poor family descendants to take out their books and share them with others than to kill them!

"... but old buddy really did it this time."

Maka took Hermione and others, followed the little guy who led the way in front, and walked along the side of the road.

Although the name of this library sounds particularly ordinary, the storefront will even make people feel a little "humble". But once you enter it, you can immediately feel the beauty of being in the sea of knowledge.

Different from the unassuming facade outside, the head here is applied with a traceless stretching spell. It seems that the space is at least several times larger than expected.

In such a large indoor space, bookshelves have been filled, and rows continue to the depths.

Maka was thinking that old buddy might have moved most of the books stored in the ancient crouch family.

Unable to restrain the emotions of the Ron, he make complaints about the amazing scene in the library.

A moment later, Maka and five others followed the little girl in her early teens to the deepest part of the library. When everyone saw a large counter table, they saw the little girl trotting over at once.

"Grandpa! A guest said he came to see you -"

In fact, needless to say, the old man who was reading with a pair of gold wire glasses had already raised his head. When he found that Maka was walking towards him, he couldn't help but stand up.

"Mr. McLean!" old buddy took off his glasses on the bridge of his nose and put them aside. He was surprised. "I just wrote you a letter. I didn't expect you to come so soon - I know you must be very busy. You're just running a book store. You can come whenever you want!"

I remember the last time I saw old buddy in the headmaster's room, his hair was a little gray, but it was far less than it is now. It seems that the death of his son, little buddy, has made him a lot older all of a sudden.

"Just because it's the same to come early and come late, I'll come and have a look as soon as I'm free." Marca smiled and came forward. "For me, nothing is more attractive than knowledge!"

After shaking hands with old buddy across the table, Maka turned around and introduced him:

"These are all Hogwarts students - Ron Weasley, Neville Longbottom, Hannah Abbott, and miss Hermione Granger, who loves books as much as you and me."

The reason why he uses "like you and me" is precisely because he already knows something about old buddy.

He knew that this senior official, who had served as several director positions in the Ministry of magic, was not only proficient in many languages, but also his magic strength was not low.

If it had not been for his own son, it would have been difficult for ordinary people to take him down.

And this dignified old man, like his son little buddy, usually likes reading very much.

"Come, please sit down! Come and sit here..."

At the warm invitation of old buddy, Maka and others followed him to the rest area not far away and sat down. Looking at the little girl always following her, Maka couldn't help laughing and said:

"Mr. crouch, are you going to start with the details and let Muggles try to live in the magic world... Don't you worry that the Ministry of magic is coming to trouble you?"

Old buddy adopted Muggle orphans, which was obviously impossible to tell others casually. Maka learned about it after receiving his letter.

To say that old buddy's bold act is undoubtedly a violation of some regulations in the international confidentiality law.

"Someone has to try, doesn't he?"

After the house elf sent some tea, old buddy smiled indifferently and said:

"Although I resigned from the Ministry of magic, the relationship I left when I worked before has not been broken... Besides, I'm just an ordinary people now. Those guys who didn't like me at the beginning probably don't even have the skill to look at me now!"

"Well, I hope your attempt can go smoothly!" Maka nodded. "I also hope the child can live happily in the magic world - Muggles and wizards return to mixed living. This must be a trend in the future. At least I think your approach is right."

Maka thinks more than that.

Earlier, the queen of England and the old Bishop had repeatedly considered this matter. Obviously, their vision was also long-term.

However, their ideas were so radical that Maka resolutely refused the relevant invitation at that time.

In comparison, old buddy's approach is obviously much more euphemistic. Even if he eventually fails, he, the last descendant of the crouch family, will not have unbearable losses.

"If the child encounters any difficulties in the future, he can come to me at any time, and I will help as much as possible."

After a little thought, Maka looked at the little girl standing behind old buddy's sofa and gave such a promise with a smile.

Of course, the child can't understand much, but old buddy can understand the value of Maka's promise - the future of this young man is unlimited.

"Thank you, Mr. McLean!"

Old buddy turned and patted his granddaughter on the arm with a slight urge. The little girl was also exceptionally obedient. Seeing that her grandfather asked her to thank each other, she thanked Maka without saying a word.

Then old buddy came back and joked:

"Mr. McLean, don't forget, I also adopted a boy!"

When Maka heard the speech, she couldn't help laughing and shrugging her shoulders:

"Of course, both children are -- you can come to me if you have any problems that can't be solved in the future."

After that, they casually talked about some topics in the current British magic world. Even Hermione expressed her opinions along their ideas and won the unanimous praise of the two people.

It's Ron. They don't care much about current affairs at ordinary times. They listen as boring as they want, but they are really embarrassed to leave the table at will, not to mention how uncomfortable it is.

Fortunately, Maka didn't come here just to catch up with old buddy. Ron and the three of them were finally relieved after he proposed to walk around the "library".

Not long after, between the bookshelves, Marca took Hermione and others around with great interest.

To be honest, this is a collection of books moved from Crouch's house. Even the most valuable magic books or magic books about black magic certainly didn't come. Ordinary books of various subjects alone are enough to surprise people.

Therefore, not only Maka and them, but also many adult wizards are walking around.

It's just... Of course, it's absolutely incomparable with the Hogwarts library.

After they were used to visiting the school library with an extremely rich collection of books, they came here just to find out if there were any books and materials they had never seen before.

When five people were in the aisle between two rows of bookshelves, looking through several books, Hermione suddenly said curiously:

"Marca, why do you seem to know Mr. crouch very well? Did you have any friends before?"

"Friendship?"

When Maka heard the speech, she turned the page and shook her head.

"Nothing special... Well, it happened to save his son's life!"

He said this very lightly, and after saying this, he didn't continue to explain anything, but handed the book in his hand to Hermione.

When Marka said that the book might be suitable for her, Hermione didn't ask.

After all, from Hermione's point of view, Maka saved someone or something, which seems to be a common thing. Over the years, he has saved countless people.

So, about half an hour later.

Maka beckoned everyone to talk to old buddy, and then they walked out of the new "book house" in Diagon lane and strolled around again.

After everyone had had enough and was tired, it was almost time for dinner.

But just when Maka took the four to the broken cauldron bar to prepare for dinner, Hermione and others found that there were already several familiar figures waiting for their arrival here.

"Marca, have you seen old buddy?"

"Well, Sirius," Marca smiled at Hermione nearby and said bluntly, "although it's not the same as Lupin's estimate, there... Is a problem."