Hogwarts: This Dark Lord is so evil

On the way to the wizarding bank, Gringotts, Tom was already overwhelmed…

The shops on both sides of the street mostly sold goods that the two had never seen before.

There were shops selling owls, shops selling all kinds of strange potion ingredients, shops selling cauldrons, and shops selling flying broomsticks…

To Tom's surprise, there were even shops selling ice cream here!

As the two passed a shop called 'Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions', Levid suddenly stopped.

"What's wrong? Aren't we going to the wizarding bank to exchange money?" Tom asked, puzzled.

In fact, he couldn't wait to browse these shops, so exchanging the money first was crucial.

"We need to buy two presentable sets of clothes," Levid said.

"Of course, but we need to exchange the money first, right?" Tom said, frowning.

He didn't understand why Levid was talking nonsense.

"When we asked where the bank was earlier, that gentleman told us that the wizarding bank is called Gringotts and is controlled by goblins, right?"

"That's right."

"He also said that goblins are very greedy creatures, right?"

"Yes."

"Then, what do you think will happen if we, dressed like this, go to Gringotts to exchange gold for money?" Levid asked.

Tom looked at the clothes he was wearing. Although they looked clean, they were very old, and there were many patches…

Then Tom understood the key issue.

"Are you saying… that those goblins, seeing us like this, not looking like rich people, will suspect that our gold is from an illegal source, and then take the opportunity to drive down the price?"

Levid nodded, "That's right, Tom. You know, this gold was hard-earned, and I don't want to benefit those greedy goblins."

It was indeed hard-earned. They almost lost their lives when they encountered Nagini in her beast form.

"You have a point," Tom's little face also turned serious. "Let's go, we need a set of clothes. I just hope we have enough money… You know, Dumbledore only gave us twenty Galleons each…"

Levid smiled and said, "Don't worry, leave it to me, I guarantee I can get us both two good sets of clothes."

Tom looked at Levid suspiciously, "You're not thinking of robbing, are you?"

"Do you think I'm you… robbing at the slightest disagreement?"

Tom rolled his eyes at Levid's words and took the lead in walking into the shop.

"Ding-a-ling!"

As soon as the shop door was pushed open, the bell on the door rang.

"Welcome, two lovely young gentlemen. Are you here to buy school uniform robes for入学?"

A tall man with gold-rimmed glasses, a small mustache, and a gorgeous swallowtail coat was smiling at them.

He was dressed as if he had just come from a banquet.

"Actually, we want to buy two good sets of clothes first. Then we'll come back later to buy school uniform robes," Tom said.

"Oh…" The man sized up the two's attire, "You should indeed change your clothes. Your current outfits don't match your appearance at all! Come on, leave it to me!"

"Well… I want to say, we don't have much money right now…" Tom said somewhat uneasily.

After all, they couldn't just take out gold bars and spend them directly. If they, dressed like this, could take out gold bars, it would be too strange.

"I understand, child. No need to say it, I have a sense of proportion. I've been doing business in Diagon Alley for many years. I've seen many children in your situation. The clothes I recommend to you will definitely be affordable!"

The man took Tom first, and two or three measuring tapes flew over and automatically took his measurements under Tom's surprised gaze.

"You're Mr. Malkin, right?" Levid suddenly asked.

"Yes, child, there's my sign outside," Mr. Malkin replied enthusiastically.

"Then… sir, can I try on this set of clothes?"

Levid stood in front of a set of clothes that looked expensive and asked politely.

Mr. Malkin stroked his mustache, "This set of clothes is not cheap, child."

"Can I rent it? I want to rent it for two hours, the rent is negotiable. Also, this is a deposit," Levid said, and a small gold bar appeared in his hand.

When Tom saw Levid take out the gold bar, his eyes widened, and he looked at Levid as if he were an idiot.

If I could take out the gold bar directly without any worries, I could have solved it myself! Would I still need you?

Mr. Malkin took the gold bar and examined it carefully before looking at Levid in surprise, "This… this is actually real gold, I thought you were joking with me! But… the value of this gold bar is far higher than this set of clothes! Are you so trusting of me? What if I…"

"Since Mr. Malkin has been doing business in Diagon Alley for so many years, his reputation is naturally beyond question, and besides… we are actually working for Professor Dumbledore, otherwise, where would we get the gold?" Levid said calmly.

Mr. Malkin said with a sudden realization: "Ah! So it's Professor Dumbledore's task! I understand! Haha, another strange little test, right?"

"I've long heard that he likes to give his students all sorts of strange little tests, so it's true!"

"Since you're working for Professor Dumbledore, then forget about the deposit, you can take this gold back, I'll choose two suitable sets for you right away!"

Upon hearing Dumbledore's name, the last bit of doubt in Mr. Malkin's heart disappeared, and the source of the gold was also explained.

Wouldn't the famous Dumbledore be able to take out a few gold bars? As for what little test, what task… that has nothing to do with Mr. Malkin.

Dumbledore must have his reasons for doing this!

By the time the two had changed into two expensive new sets of clothes and walked out the door, Tom was still a little dazed.

Levid suddenly smiled: "Tom, have you noticed something?"

"What?"

"As long as it's something related to Professor Dumbledore, no matter how strange it is, people can always accept it quickly."

Tom sighed, "Maybe it's because he's usually crazy? But, he doesn't look like it, and besides, can someone who's crazy be a professor?"

However, Tom recalled Dumbledore's exaggerated attire when they first met, and Tom suddenly felt that it made sense.

"Okay, I just hope Dumbledore doesn't find out that you're using his name to do this kind of thing…" Tom said with some concern.

The scene of Dumbledore burning his wardrobe was still vivid in his mind! He was afraid that Levid would implicate him after being discovered…

"No, no, no, Tom, you're wrong," Levid shook his index finger repeatedly.

He pointed at himself and then at Tom, "It should be the two of us, working under his name… After all, you're wearing the clothes too."

Levid emphasized the word "together."

Tom's forehead veins bulged, "You… bastard!"

He had accidentally been dragged onto the thief ship again!

"Tom, your vocabulary for scolding people is a bit lacking, if you need it, I can actually teach you…"

"Get lost!"