Chapter 170： Something weird

Chapter 170 Something weird

 After entering the train, Albert walked along the corridor, looking for empty carriages. Along the way, I didn't see my roommate from Hogwarts for the time being.

 “Maybe he hasn’t come here yet.” Albert thought to himself, preparing to find an empty carriage.

Just as he opened the door and prepared to enter the car, he heard someone calling his name next door. Albert looked up and saw Lee Jordan waving to him.

“Albert, this way.” Lee Jordan walked towards this side and greeted Albert with a smile, “How was your summer vacation?”

"It's good. My family and I went to the French beach for vacation." Albert closed the door of the carriage again, took his luggage and went to his carriage with Lee Jordan.

“Who was the guy who was talking to you just now?” Lee Jordan asked curiously when he opened the car door. He had obviously seen the confrontation between Albert and Huttok through the window.

"The man's name seems to be Huttok Dagworth." Albert briefly talked about his experience in France and the warning letter he received from the Ministry of Magic after returning to China.

 “Did the Ministry of Magic make another mistake?”

Lee Jordan expressed sympathy for Albert's experience, and expressed worry and annoyance at the unreliable traces of the Ministry of Magic. Their family also lives in a Muggle community, and God knows one day he will be inexplicably blamed.

"The Ministry of Magic is like this. I never expected it to be reliable." Albert's tone was full of contempt for the Ministry of Magic as he pushed his luggage into the carriage.

Lee Jordan was ready to lend a hand and help Albert put the luggage on the luggage rack.

“No need, I can do it myself!” Albert took out his wand and waved at his luggage. All the luggage floated up, and he directed it to be placed on the luggage rack above.

 “Awesome.” Lee Jordan gave a thumbs up and continued, “Hutto... is he asking for something from you?”

“Well, he came to me to ask for the membership card I picked up.” Albert said with a strange expression, “However, he doesn’t seem to be planning to help me solve my trouble.”

"That guy is really thick-skinned." Lee Jordan was very angry. "You didn't give him anything, right?"

"No, I simply refused." Albert shook his head and said, "I just told him to go to the Ministry of Magic to help me solve the matter and then return the things to him."

 “Did he agree?”

"No, I still want to use magic to get it back." Albert couldn't help but sneer, "Unfortunately, that thing is not on my body for the time being."

"What a...bastard, irresponsible bastard." Lee Jordan looked down on Huttok's behavior, looked at Albert and asked, "What are you going to do?"

"I think that Dagworth will help me solve this matter." Albert shook his wand confidently and changed the subject: "It was a big mistake not to bring a wand with me when I went to France, that's why It’s unlucky to encounter such a bad thing.”

Lee Jordan forced a smile, he really couldn't understand Albert's thinking mode. However, seeing that the other party was confident that he could resolve this matter, he was also very happy for Albert.

 The next time, the two of them were chatting about what happened during the summer vacation.

As the time for the train to depart gradually approached, the smoke-filled platform became more lively. Students dragging heavy luggage and saying goodbye to their families could be seen everywhere.

 At about a quarter past ten, Fred, George and his family finally appeared on the platform.

Albert and Lee Jordan looked through the carriage window and saw the two of them saying their final farewells to their families.

 “I’ll go find them.”

After Lee Jordan threw a multi-flavor bean into his mouth, he opened the carriage door and walked out, preparing to guide the two of them so that they would not have to spend time looking for their location.

 A moment later, footsteps approached, and Albert in the carriage faintly heard Lee Jordan's exclamation.

 “Wow! You all bought broomsticks.”

"It's Sweep Seven Stars No. 5." Fred grinned happily, "Charlie finally convinced mom to buy us a broomstick."

“Actually, we would rather sweep Seven Star No. 6. Unfortunately, the new broom is more expensive...” George was a little entangled.

  Buying two broomsticks at one time is still very difficult for the Weasley family.

 Overall, George and Fred were very happy to get their own broomsticks.

Albert opened the door and walked out. He looked at the twins pushing their luggage and said, "Congratulations."

 “Albert, what model of broom did you buy?” Fred asked curiously. He thought Albert would probably buy the best broomstick.

 “I didn’t buy a broomstick.” Albert’s answer surprised everyone.

 “Didn’t buy it?” Fred was stunned for a moment and repeated in disbelief.

 “Yes, I didn’t buy it.” Albert shrugged.

 “What about the competition?”

“I may not be selected for the Gryffindor team. Besides, as you know, I am very busy in the academy and may not have time to play ball.”

　　Not only Fred and George, but also Lee Jordan's eyes widened and his mouth opened. Everyone wants to get into the Gryffindor team, but it's better for you that you can get into the team but don't want to get into it.

Albert sighed and reminded, "The most important thing is that if we all join the team, it will be too hateful. Once we lose the game, Charlie will immediately become the target of everyone's blame. I have mentioned it to you before. Let’s get over this.”

 The three of them were silent.

Although he is unwilling to admit it, Albert's considerations are not unreasonable.

“Okay, don’t crowd in here.” Albert motioned for them not to block the passage and make it impossible for others to pass.

“Charlie will definitely be disappointed.” George muttered, dropped his luggage and walked away, probably to find Charlie.

"Sorry, wait a moment." Albert said to the girl, waved his wand, and made Fred and George's luggage fly into the carriage.

“Your magic is getting more and more powerful.” Fred forced a smile, “Now it saves us the trouble of packing our luggage.”

Shortly after a few people entered the carriage, Charlie hurried over. He sat down next to George and asked, "Don't you want to join the team?"

"I'm not sure I have extra time to practice Quidditch." Albert explained casually, "As you know, I have joined Professor McGonagall's Transfiguration Club. By the way, this time Defense Against the Dark Arts The professor is probably someone I know..."

“Who? Who is the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor this time?”

"Rowenna Smith," Albert said, "is a very powerful wizard. I have been keeping in touch with Rowena through letters throughout the summer. If possible, I would like to take the opportunity to learn something from him."

 Charlie was silent for a long time. He knew that Albert was making excuses for him, but he still said, "If the team can't find a suitable player, I hope you can join."

 “Okay, I’ll try my best.” Albert hesitated for a moment, then nodded in agreement.

“But what about your broom?” Charlie frowned slightly.

"Don't worry, I have Galleons. If I really need it, I will spend the money to order a broomstick from the Quidditch Boutique." Albert comforted.

 But, why does this sentence sound so rich and arrogant?

"Well, that's good." Charlie sighed and suggested: "You can consider the Sweep Seven Star series. The price is very affordable. The mainstream of this series now is Sweep No. 6, which is faster than No. 5 and is suitable for seekers. use."

 Charlie left after saying that, his face a little depressed.

 What Albert said, George had already told him.

The other party quit automatically because he didn’t want to put too much pressure on him.

What a good person!

"Charlie is very ambitious. He hopes to win a Quidditch trophy." George looked at the closed carriage door and said to Albert, "As long as he can win, no one dares to say anything."

"There are several new players added to the team this time, and the probability of winning..." Before Albert could finish his words, he was covered by Fred who rushed over to cover his mouth.

"Shut up, you should say we will definitely win." George said sternly, he was a little afraid of Albert's bad mouth.

In order to prevent Albert from saying something ominous, Fred changed the topic, "By the way, what is the rubber duck you sent me for during the summer vacation?"

“Oh, that’s a small toy for playing with when taking a bath.” Albert explained with a smile, “Muggles usually put it in the water in the bath.”

Fred and George couldn't help but stare at this, and they decided not to tell their father this.

 “What little yellow duck is it?” Li Qiaodan asked curiously.

“The gift Albert gave us was a toy bought abroad.” Fred explained.

“Ahem.” George coughed hard and stiffly changed the subject, “By the way, has your matter been resolved?”

"No, the Ministry of Magic's Office for the Prohibition of Abuse of Magic didn't reply to my letter." Albert changed the subject cooperatively, "I guess they just threw it into the trash can after receiving the letter."

 “It shouldn’t happen, right?” Fred and George said in unison.

"Why do you think they threw your letter into the trash can?" Li Qiaodan felt that Albert would not be unreasonable and there must be some reason or evidence to say so.

Albert said something about Hutok's plan to give himself 20 Galleons as a thank you gift.

 “You didn’t tell me this just now.” Li Qiaodan couldn’t help complaining.

“I just said it briefly, and I’m going to say it again anyway.”

"You actually refused?" Fred and George were a little envious of Albert's luck, "That's twenty galleons!"

"Why haven't you thought about it?" Albert looked at Fred and George who were still distressed about twenty galleons with a speechless face, and couldn't help but remind him, "Why is the other party willing to spend twenty galleons? But you’re not willing to go to the Ministry of Magic to help me get that thing done?”

"I think Albert is right. This matter actually doesn't take much effort, but the other party is actually willing to spend twenty galleons to settle the matter. It's a bit weird no matter how you look at it." Li Jordan thought about Albert. Te's words feel very reasonable, "Twenty Galleons may not be too much, but it's definitely not too little if it's less!"

 (End of this chapter)