Hogwarts: I'm really not the third Dark Lord

Early the next morning, when Erin saw Jerry appearing at the dining table, she couldn't believe her eyes.

"Brother Jerry? When did you come back?"

"It was just last night. It was too late, so I didn't wake you up."

Although Mrs. Lisa said that there was something wrong with Irene during this period, Jerry didn't notice anything strange, except that the dark circles under his eyes were a little heavier.

It is not surprising to think that girls are about to graduate and have to take entrance exams.

"By the way, have you decided which school to go to? I think St Paul's Girls' School is good, and City of London School for Girls is also okay."

As two of the most prestigious girls' secondary schools in the UK, St. Paul's Girls' Secondary School has always been the first choice for the powerful, and the students there are either rich or noble.Of course, they will also recruit some poor students with excellent academic performance, and Irene's grades have always been good, so there is no chance of entering.

The London City Girls' School is a little bit worse, but they value scores more than all kinds of messy social activities. As long as the scores meet the admission threshold, you can enter, and there are no staggeringly high tuition fees. It is also suitable for Eileen. of.

What surprised Jerry was that after hesitating for a while, Irene turned around and ran away.

This made Jerry worried. After not seeing her for a year, the little girl wouldn't be led astray, right?

After dinner, Jerry knocked on the door of Erin's room, wanting to talk to her, but the little girl refused to open the door. She also said that she had already chosen a school and would definitely give Jerry a surprise.

What's surprising about this?Can she still get into Hogwarts?

Jerry left worriedly, like an old father who saw his rebellious daughter.

After returning to the room, Jerry saw several owls standing on his bed, and Jerry temporarily forgot about what had just happened.

The letters from Ivan and Benson brought him several pieces of news.

First of all, the sales of "The Three-Body Problem" finally exceeded [-] copies not long ago.

Compared to the total population of less than [-] in the magical world, this number is already quite good.

For most wizards who have never heard of the theory of gravity and relativity, it is still too difficult for them to understand many scientific concepts in "The Three-Body Problem".

In fact, before the launch of Three-Body War Chess, book sales were much lower.

The three-body war chess, which Jerry had always disliked due to cost reasons, unexpectedly received praise from many pure-blood families after its launch.

It's just that they seem to regard this game as a game about how to control wizards to counterattack Muggles.

What Jerry wanted to see was a mixed force of wizards and technology soldiers to fight against each other, but they made it look like a single wizard force versus technology soldiers.

According to their latest progress, as long as there are a hundred legendary wizards of Dumbledore level, the whole world can be brought under the rule of wizards.

One hundred people...

Well, even if you include those reclusive old immortals, there will be no more than ten wizards on the same level as Dumbledore in the world.

As expected, the purebloods still have a long way to go in their desire to counterattack the Muggles...

But seeing as they spent thousands of galleons, they could do whatever they wanted, Jerry couldn't care less.

Then there is [Hogwarts Magic Card].

As the dueling competition held at the end of last semester was broadcast and reported by major domestic and foreign media such as the Daily Prophet - of course, they paid a large amount of advertising fees, it instantly caused a stir around the world. caused a sensation.

The reason is also very simple. Although Quidditch is popular, not everyone can play it.

Not to mention the high price of broomsticks, the school only offers a few flying lessons for the first grade, and many people do not understand how to fly until they graduate. This results in the ornamental significance of Quidditch being far greater than its actual significance.

Just like in a big country, everyone watches football and everyone criticizes football, but few people play football.

Although everyone can play a few games of Wizard Chess, the visual effect is obviously not as good as [Hogwarts Magic Cards].

By analogy, [Hogwarts Magic Cards] is making great strides in the direction of e-sports in its previous life, with more people watching and more people playing.

What's more, if the goal is not to build a perfect deck, the cost of playing [Hogwarts Magic Cards] is much lower than that of Quidditch, and is almost the same as Wizards Chess.

For a time, the pre-orders for the Duel Disk were queued up for several months, and the newly recruited apprentices were working overtime for training...

Finally, there is Jerry’s new book. Ivan said that he has contacted the publisher and it can be printed and released at any time.

Although he had thought of several ideas and outlines before, with the popularity of "Hogwarts Magic Cards", Jerry naturally wanted to ride on this wave of popularity, and he could also advertise.

Magician, summoning, heroic spirit, fighting...

Just hearing these terms, the image of a certain classic quilt king comes to mind...

That's right, Jerry's new book is copied...from the "Holy Grail War" that occupied half of ACG culture in its previous life.

I heard that there is a Holy Grail in the world that can make all wishes come true.

Every 60 years, seven wizards will be selected by the Holy Grail, and curse marks will appear on their bodies.Only one of these seven people can survive in the end, and the person who survives can make a wish to the Holy Grail.

The selected wizard can summon ancient heroic spirits to fight together. These ancient heroic spirits possess power unimaginable by modern wizards and determine the direction of the war...

In addition to the imaginative settings, the reason why Xingyue in the previous life is so popular is its unique characters.

A lonely and stubborn blond girl——Saber.

The proud king’s shining gold—archer.

A lucky E-lancer who adheres to the spirit of chivalry.

……

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He just didn't know if the transformation of King Arthur into a girl would arouse the resentment of the British people, who felt that he was becoming more British. Jerry also asked Muggle and wizarding publishing companies respectively.

Their conclusions are surprisingly consistent - holy crap!Want fire!

Jerry felt relieved since then, and even paid for a painter with his own money, just to recreate the classic image in his past life memory.

With the ready-made outline and characters, Jerry was so full of ideas that he couldn't stop.

In less than a month, the first draft was completed.

After staying up late to complete the final corrections, Jerry put the manuscript into a package, watched the owl disappear into the night sky, and then threw himself on the bed and fell asleep.

……

Gilderoy Lockhart has been in a bad mood lately.

As a recipient of the third-class badge of Sir Merlin, an honorary member of the Anti-Dark Arts Alliance, and a five-time winner of the Wizarding Weekly Most Charming Smile Award—of course, he never takes these achievements to heart.

What makes him most proud is his status as a best-selling author - eight of his books are among the top ten on major bestseller lists, which is an amazing achievement.

There may be many wizards who are more powerful and more honored than him, but there is absolutely no writer who is greater than him!

This was where Gilderoy Lockhart's confidence lay.

However, recently, his self-confidence has suffered a major blow!

The reason is that his painstaking new work - "Magic Me", was originally planned to be published during the period approaching the summer vacation.

He had already planned to hold a book signing at Flourish and Blotts Bookstore once the little wizards received their semester book lists.

At the same time, it was announced that he would go to Hogwarts to take up the position of Professor of Defense Against the Dark Arts.

Not only can it greatly increase the exposure of new books, but it can also increase the sales of old books.

Earning money belongs to yes.

But the first step of the plan encountered a major setback.

His new book, Someone Cut the Line!

The publisher he often cooperates with has proposed to publish another book first, and his book can only be published after the semester starts.

What a joke!

Having someone occupy the prime time slot during the summer is almost like robbing him of his money.

When have I, Lockhart, ever suffered such a loss?

There is no place to stay here.

Lockhart contacted another publishing house, which had previously offered a large price to poach him.

Hell, this publisher said exactly the same thing as the previous one - the production line during the summer vacation was all reserved for another book, and his book would have to wait until after school started.

Something's wrong!Quite wrong!

Lockhart instantly realized what was going on.

With the population base of the wizarding world, there is no such thing as leaving the entire production line to just one book.

If you print so many copies, can you sell them?

Someone is fucking me behind my back!

Lockhart came to this conclusion easily.

After looking for many connections and acquaintances, Lockhart finally learned the culprit from one person.

Ivan Greengrass!

The manager of Flourish and Blotts Bookstore has recently acquired another identity - the director of the Magic Board Game House.

The name of the Magic Board Game House has been well-known recently. The popular Hogwarts Magic Cards are the products of this store.

Another product of this store, the three-body war chess, is also very popular among the upper class.

In short, he is now considered a big shot.

The origin of this matter is that Ivan is preparing to publish a novel with the background of the Hogwarts Magic Cards. Since it is sold all over the world, the more inventory the better.

Lockhart was heartbroken when he heard this. It's not like I don't understand custom writing. I can write it too!Why go to those pheasant writers?

Lockhart also checked the writer Ivan was looking for. He only had one previous work called "The Three-Body Problem".

The total sales volume of this book is just over 5000 copies, less than a fraction of his.

It can be seen that this writer's level is quite limited and he cannot grasp the readers' thoughts.

Lockhart considers himself to have a good relationship with Flourish and Blott Bookstore. He has held several book signings there, and the cooperation between the two parties has always been pleasant.

Why did you suddenly turn your back on him?Would you rather find a street guy than me?

After much deliberation, Lockhart could only come up with one reason.

understood!

I must be too strong!

That's why Ivan didn't dare to come to me.

After all, how many of those well-known writers have written custom texts?

I can’t even write about my own inspiration.

Ivan must have thought so too, that’s why he didn’t come to me.

But I’m different!

As long as I have money, I can write whatever you want!

Lockhart was heartbroken and prepared to find Ivan and express his intention to cooperate in a subtle way.

He went to Flourish and Blotts Bookstore first, and the clerk said the manager wasn't there.

It was probably at the Magical Board Game House. Lockhart looked for it according to the address and found a long queue at the door.

They are all here to buy duel disks and card packs.

Lockhart is also playing Hogwarts Magic Cards. With his financial resources, he will naturally not stand in a long queue here just to save a few Nats' mailing costs.

As he was about to move forward through the crowd, he was caught by a man.

"Boy, do you want to jump in line?"

"I'm not here to buy anything, I have something to do with the boss here!"

Lockhart felt sullen.

He never wears a mask or sunglasses when going out.

Didn't these guys recognize me?

The man looked at him contemptuously: "The boss is holding a press conference inside, and he won't entertain you if you ask him. Why are you pretending to be an acquaintance even if you don't know this?"

Lockhart was stunned: "What press conference?"

"Of course it's a new card pack." The man looked at Lockhart as if he was looking at a bumpkin, "[Celtic Mythology] series, ten limited edition [Swimsuit King Arthur] will be released at the press conference, the first [-] people to purchase it Only those with card packages are eligible to participate in the lottery. I was waiting here last night..."

"Then the one in front of you...?" Lockhart's scalp was numb. He was queuing here last night, and there were dozens of people in front of him?

"They came yesterday afternoon."

"Why didn't I know about this?" Lockhart was annoyed for a moment. The limited edition was tailor-made for him.

But forget it, given the relationship between you and Ivan, it’s not too much to ask him to give you one alone, right?

"It's been advertised in the Daily Prophet for almost a week. Did you just come out of the ravine?"

"..." Lockhart was speechless.

Recently, he has been worrying about the delay in publishing his new book. How can he find the time to read the Daily Prophet?

"Just wait in line. Fortunately, you came early. It doesn't look like there are [-] people yet." The man advised kindly.

"Oh, thanks a lot, bro."

Lockhart was about to move to the back of the line when he suddenly froze on the spot.

I’m not here to see the press conference!

At this moment, a voice amplified by the amplification spell came from the front: "The [Hogwarts Magic Cards] latest [Celtic Myths] series press conference is about to begin. Please come slowly to the audience." Move forward, don’t be crowded——”

The crowd began to move forward slowly. Lockhart was trapped in the crowd and moved forward involuntarily.

"Wait, let me out!"

Lockhart was about to shout, but then thought again.

Many reporters must have been invited to this press conference, right?If ordinary people don’t know themselves, how can those reporters not know them?

When they appear on the scene, how many shots should they give themselves?

Some who lack professional ethics may even come to interview me.

The commotion caused by then will definitely attract Ivan's attention, right?

After he sees me, it’s not too much to ask him to come up and say a few words, right?

This press conference is held for the whole world, which is equivalent to showing my face in front of the whole world!