Snakes at Hogwarts

The specific time when Diagon Alley was built is unknown, but as early as the sixteenth century, it had become an important gathering place for wizards in London and even Britain.

According to mainstream wizarding circles, the oldest building in Diagon Alley is Gringotts Wizarding Bank.

Because almost all buildings are built around this bank.

But perhaps Ollivander's Wand Shop is the oldest building.

Because as early as the fourth century BC, when the Romans first came to London, Ollivander's ancestors had already followed the Romans to Britain and began selling and making wands.

The Magical History of Bathilda Bagshot

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Andros was unaware of Quirrell's peek in the hall just now.

After wearing contact lenses, while covering his eyes that were different from ordinary people, Andros also lost the ability to see in the dark.

It's fair to give and take.

If it had been before, he would definitely have found Quirrell hiding in the dark as soon as he entered the tavern.

However, even if he knew that Quirrell was there, Andros wouldn't feel anything. This year can be said to be the safest year in the Harry Potter plot. As long as he doesn't cause trouble, he wants to come to Quirrell, or... The person behind Quirrell's head would not focus on himself.

He wants to do Harry Potter, what does it have to do with me, Andros Slobach?

Not to mention that in Hogwarts, the savior is still protected by Old Deng. Before his strength is insufficient, it is better not to think about joining in the excitement of the original work.

It was good to attract Voldemort's attention, but it would be a big loss if Lao Deng focused on it.

Naturally, Andros has his own plans for future development.In his plan, he would spend his first few years at Hogwarts as low-key as possible.

Regardless of these, after walking through a dark corridor, Andros and his group arrived at the backyard of the Leaky Cauldron.

This is an empty open-air courtyard. Except for weeds on the ground and a trash can against the wall, there is nothing else in the courtyard.

"Professor McGonagall, is this here? Are we in the wrong place?" Hermione asked hesitantly, and Andros next to her also tried to pretend to be very confused.

"That's right, it's right here. The backyard of the Leaky Cauldron is the entrance to Diagon Alley, but this entrance is hidden by wizards using magic." Professor McGonagall explained with a smile.

"I'm going to tell you how to enter Diagon Alley now. You have to see it clearly. From now on, it's up to you to do it yourself." Under the leadership of Professor McGonagall, Andros and his group came to the trash can next to the wall. .

"Starting from this trash can, count three bricks upward, then two bricks across the way, and then tap the brick gently with the wand."

As she spoke, Professor McGonagall took out her wand from her arms.

Nine and one-half inches, cold wood, the heart nerve of a fire dragon, there is no doubt that this wand is very good at performing powerful transformation spells.

"But Professor McGonagall, we don't have a wand yet."

"Don't worry, Miss Granger. You will have it soon. We will buy a wand for you two in Diagon Alley that suits you. Okay, look carefully now." Professor McGonagall raised her wand. , and knocked gently on that special brick.

Unscientific things happen.

In the astonished eyes of the Granger family, the originally plain wall began to change rapidly after Professor McGonagall knocked on it.

Bricks began to move back quickly, and the trash can split into two halves and retracted into the walls on both sides. At first, there was only a small hole exposed on the wall, and then the hole became bigger and bigger. Gradually, an arch six or seven meters high was formed.

At the same time, the sounds of people walking around and the bustling hawking sounds gradually came from behind the arch.

That was something no Muggle shop ever sold.

"Dragon Liver Sixteen Silver Si Ke One Ounce"

What comes into view is an alley paved with cobblestones. There are various crooked shops on both sides of the road. Perhaps because it is about to start school, there are many wizards on the street. The crowds coming and going make this originally... The very wide alley seemed a bit crowded.

Most of them wore black robes, and some even had pointed wizard hats on their heads. There were many small stalls outside the shops on both sides of the road, and there were all kinds of weird things on their carts. Things, loudly wanted to sell to passers-by.

"Cool" Hermione was completely dazzled. She stood at the door of a bookstore and couldn't sell anymore.

"Okay, we need to go to Gringotts to exchange some wizard currency first, otherwise we won't be able to buy anything, Miss Granger." Professor McGonagall said patiently.

"Okay." Hermione pouted, and finally left reluctantly.

It's a pity that a person who loves learning so much should go to Ravenclaw regardless of the circumstances.

Seeing this scene, Andros began to make calculations in his mind.

As for the Grangers, they have no intention of taking care of their daughter now. Along the way, these two big-hearted parents were as dazzled by the strange shops in the magical world as Hermione was.

If Professor McGonagall hadn't been watching, they might have been lost long ago.

Moreover, for some reason, they seemed to be particularly interested in the pharmacy here. Standing at the door of the pharmacy, Mr. and Mrs. Granger stood on tiptoe and looked inside, listening to the cries coming from inside.

"...Fresh dragon liver, sixteen silver coins per ounce. That's a dragon whip, one hundred and eighty gold galleons. What's cheaper? Do you know that there's only one on a male dragon?" When you buy it, just go and stay aside and don’t cause trouble for me.”

"Would you like some Long Bao? Will it work? Merlin will give me some. This is the best tonic."

So what exactly do they want to buy?

I think too much.

Andros thought with amusement.

He himself looked like he had seen the world. He just followed Professor McGonagall unhurriedly, checking from time to time to see if there was anything he was interested in. He was not distracted by the items placed in a shop window. Stop and stay.

When he sees something he is interested in, Andros will silently write down the name of the store.

Anyway, we are all in London, and there will be plenty of opportunities to come back in the future.

"Professor McGonagall, you just said Gringotts, where is that place?" Hermione held Professor McGonagall's hand like a curious baby and asked questions. After a while, the little witch was chirping like a sparrow. I asked Professor McGonagall a lot of questions.

"That's the only wizarding bank in the UK. Before purchasing school supplies, we need to go there to exchange for some wizarding coins. Pounds cannot circulate here."

"What does a wizard's coin look like? I just heard them say Silver Sickle."

"Yes, in addition to this, there are gold Galleons and bronze Knuts. Seventeen Silver Sickles make one Galleons, and 29 Knuts make one Sickle." Professor McGonagall spoke concisely and comprehensively about the currency of the magical world. .

"Sounds very troublesome." Andros couldn't help but complain about the useless conversion units in the wizarding world.

What wizard with the wrong brain came up with such an unscientific system?

Aren't wizards terrible at math?

"Actually, it's not bad. It will be fine once you get used to the magical world."

Under the leadership of Professor McGonagall, the group quickly arrived at the end of the alley. After passing a shop filled with smelly offal of unknown creatures, they finally arrived at the gate of Gringotts. .

This is a tall, snow-white marble building that stands out among the low-rise shops in Diagon Alley.

"We're here. This is Gringotts Wizarding Bank, a bank run by goblins."