I can enter Hogwarts in the last days

Chapter 7 Opportunities for Enrollment

After secretly saying sorry, and saying goodbye to the slightly disappointed Mr. Ollivander, Ian quietly left the wand shop, preparing to go to the planned second stop, Lihen Bookstore.

This bookstore, which has a high attendance rate and popularity, gives Ian the first feeling that it is a special and magical store. Standing in front of the door, you will be attracted by an elegant and profound atmosphere, which makes people Involuntarily walked in.

The shop has a fascinating oak smell, mixed with the unique light ink fragrance of books, and the two barren magical ornamental plants on the shelf at the door only contribute the smell of moist soil, and the lights in the room are a little dim.

The warm sunlight in the morning shines through the old wooden window lattices of the bookstore, jumping on rows of bookshelves. At the corner, the golden sunlight is broken and scattered on the bronze lampshade, with mildew spots and a little rust. The old lampshade seems to be telling the past of this bookstore.

Moreover, Lihen Bookstore also has its exclusive Easter eggs. As long as you spend time here before school starts, you can basically meet a Miss Beaver. If you put this time in 1991, then there is a certain probability to trigger the "capture" mechanism.

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"Welcome to Lihen Bookstore. Do you need to buy Hogwarts textbooks? Grade 4? Grade 5? There are all packaged textbooks over there. Or do you need to buy a single book? The textbooks are here, others The books are on the shelf in the back."

The manager of the bookstore was a greasy and fat middle-aged man. His slightly sunken deep eye sockets showed that he was not a native of England.

While introducing to Ian, he pointed to the two rows of bookshelves in front of him. Perhaps because there is still one day before the start of school, the textbooks are still placed in the most conspicuous place of the bookstore.

"Thank you, sir, but let me take a look first, and I will call you if necessary."

The bookstore is like this, Ian can look around indifferently and search for the books he needs.

Looking at the textbook bookshelves in front of him, there are all kinds of books, "History of Magic", "Where to Find Fantastic Beasts", "Standard Spells. Elementary, Secondary, Third, Fourth...", "A Thousand Magical Herbs and Mushrooms", "Magic Potions and Potions", "The Black Arts: A Guide to Self-Defense"...

After browsing and thinking deeply, Ian only chose to buy two books, "Standard Spells. Elementary" and "Elementary Transfiguration Guide".

Although he was also very interested in "Magic Potions and Potions", but thinking of the living environment in the last days and not needing high-end items such as potions for the time being, he had to reluctantly give up.

The book is not about blogging but about mastering. "Controlling input" is a habit Ian has maintained for a long time in his previous life. Reducing the intake of upstream information is the necessary way to have a clear mind.

Of course, he wouldn't even say that he chose these two books that could transform his strength right now because he had to repay old Tom's debt, and 15 Galleons really couldn't buy much.

Even so, the two books also cost a huge sum of nearly 5 galleons, and these are still popular science books for beginners. If the wizard world wants to learn knowledge, it has to pay a price.

It's not that Ian has never considered second-hand books, but because he is not accompanied by the teaching staff of Hogwarts, it is not clear whether some second-hand books are missing pages or characters.

There are also some notes scribbled on the books. If he has a teacher, these notes can be quickly deduced by analogy, but without a teacher, such notes may become an obstacle for him, because no one can judge whether the notes are correct.

To sum up, there are various reasons, so Ian finally chose to buy a new book. It is more expensive, but it is better than safety.

"Safety first, safety first, pain is only a moment, but safety is a lifetime."

While comforting himself, he reluctantly took out 5 Galleons that hadn't warmed up to pay the bill.

After completing these two primary tasks, confirming the wand, and purchasing books, Ian lost interest in other shopping, and immediately quickened his pace and returned to the Leaky Cauldron.

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After pushing open the door of the bar, greeting Old Tom, and taking out 3 Galleons to pay for the previous week's board and lodging, Ian wanted to return to the room in the attic.

After all, new books are bought for learning, not decorations.So he didn't notice Old Tom who was hesitant to speak behind him.

Looking at the two books in Ian's hand, Old Tom hesitated for a moment, then suddenly said as if he had decided on something.

"Ian, wait a minute, I think we need to talk."

Turning around after hearing this, Ian still respected Old Tom very much, and was grateful for his shelter, so since he spoke, he couldn't ignore it.

"Although I don't know what happened to you, and I don't know what you experienced in your own country. But, I still want to say that you should be going to school at your current age, not working odd jobs in Diagon Alley ..."

"Merlin's socks, I've wanted to say this a long time ago, but you looked a little terrified when you first came here, but just after seeing the books you bought after earning money, I'm more and more sure that it's time to say this It’s over. I’ll write to Professor McGonagall for school matters, oh, she’s the vice-headmaster of Hogwarts, a very kind lady, if I’m lucky, I’ll get an answer this afternoon.”

Old Tom seemed to have thought of something, and added:

"As for tuition books, you don't need to worry. Hogwarts will provide a long-term interest-free loan for incapable students to help you complete your studies. You only need to pay it off within three years after graduation."

go to school?To be honest, Ian did think about it when he first came, but he didn't have any communication channels or connections when he first arrived, so he let go of this idea first.

Most of them still think about earning money to buy supplies to bring back to the end of the world. People depend on food, and they can only do other things if they are full and survive.

Moreover, firstly, there is no admission notice, and secondly, his obviously older body is also troublesome.

There is a high probability that he will not be able to go to the first grade, but he does not have any foundation. If he goes to the upper grade, there is a high probability that he will listen to the scriptures and dawdle.

Instead of doing this, it's better to earn some money and save it first, and then buy enough survival supplies.

As for magic, the big deal is to spend money to ask others to teach in the future. Most students who want to come to Hogwarts will not refuse this easy pocket money.

As the saying goes, Sleepy gives you a pillow. Since old Tom is willing to help write letters, Ian is very happy to communicate with this upright and selfless deputy dean about admissions.

When he was reading the original book, he liked Professor McGonagall very much. His strength, character, and temperament were all impeccable.

"Thank you very much! I had nothing before, so I didn't think I might go to school. It would be great if I had student loans."

Ian didn't say much, but just explained his reasons based on lack of money.

"Ha, what should I do? If this is the case, you should have told me a long time ago, but it is too late. After all, today is only August 8th, and there is still time. I will write a letter now, you can first Go to rest, I will call you when I get a reply."

Old Tom was also talking happily at the moment. After all, as an elder, seeing the new generation of children's desire for learning always makes people happy, doesn't it?

After Ian returned to the room, he put the books he bought on the bed. He didn't choose to read immediately, but sat by the bed and thought deeply.

After all, the study is not bad for a while, but it is very important to meet Professor McGonagall and even face Dumbledore next.

"Sometimes it takes countless lies to cover up one lie. In fact, it doesn't matter. The most important thing is my life pattern in Hogwarts. The plot will not follow at all, but how to use foresight Come to seek benefits, but you need to think about it..."

New book, please collect, please collect, please collect, thank you readers!