After leaving the bookstore with the thanks of its employees, George and the others continued to walk around Diagon Alley.
After buying some scattered magical learning tools, Hermione expressed her desire to purchase a pet.
For the previous two years, she had spent all her money on buying books. Later, she discovered that everyone else had their own pets, except for her. She still envied it and decided to get one this year.
Of course, the first choice would be an owl, so she wouldn't have to go to the Owl Post Office every time she wanted to write a letter.
"It seems that some things are destined to happen."
George looked at Hermione holding a large, orange cat with its face flattened like it had been hit by a wall and muttered silently in his heart.
After buying the pet, it was already midday. Everyone went to The Three Broomsticks for lunch together.
And here, he first met Arthur Weasley, the alchemy master who liked to combine magic with Muggle technology items, also known as Ron's father.
At this moment, Arthur Weasley was sitting at the bar reading The Prophet Daily. It was clearly visible on the newspaper that the emaciated, fierce Sirius Black was howling.
"You're back. Who's this?"
Arthur put down the newspaper and asked George, who was a stranger.
Ginny rushed forward to introduce him.
"Dad, this is George, the one I told you about."
"Oh, George, I know. You're the youngest national Quidditch player and the youngest recipient of the Bravery Medal. Ginny talks about you all the time, saying you're the best wizard in your first year."
Arthur Weasley looked at George with admiration in his eyes. Although this was the first time he had met George, he knew that it was because of George's encouragement that Ginny had the courage to reveal the truth about the Death Note.
"Hello, Mr. Weasley, I have heard that you are a master of alchemy. I have also been self-studying alchemy recently, and I would like to have the opportunity to ask you some questions."
In the field of alchemy, Arthur is definitely a top-notch figure, and the magical car he transformed is proof of that.
Moreover, the various prankish magical items invented and created by the Weasley brothers have utilized a lot of alchemy knowledge. It is likely that this is also because of some guidance from their father, Arthur.
So he wants to learn alchemy, and Arthur Weasley is definitely a good choice.
"Mister Master, no, no, it's just a hobby."
"Well, if you like, we can discuss it. Recently, I've been thinking about adding a Charm to make it possible for Muggles' refrigerators to have the Untraceable Extension Charm, so they can have the feeling of winter in the hot summer."
Once he started talking about his interest, Arthur began to talk non-stop.
George felt that the opportunity was rare, so he also brought up all the issues he had encountered while self-studying alchemy recently.
As they talked, it soon became evening.
"I should have visited the Weasley family some during the summer vacation."
While having dinner at The Three Broomsticks, George thought wistfully.
Arthur's alchemy skills are absolutely impressive. Just half a day, he felt that he had made great progress in alchemy.
Unlike the hard-to-understand alchemy terms in books, Arthur can always explain the difficult points of alchemy in the simplest and most understandable way.
If Hogwarts were to offer an alchemy class, he thought that Arthur would be an absolute perfect choice for a professor.
"Apparently, it's only next summer. But it's still possible to exchange ideas with the Weasley brothers whenever you have time."
The Weasley brothers' alchemy is mainly used to make prank magical props, but if used well, they can also be good offensive props.
For example, the Fatty Tongue Lollipops make your tongue swell up so much that you can't talk and it's extremely painful.
Biting the doorknob, when reaching for the doorknob, you might accidentally get your fingers bitten off by the doorknob.
Constipation Candy, after eating it, will cause constant constipation and unable to go to the bathroom.
Canary Cookie, after eating it, your body will turn into a canary and it will take one minute to return to your original form.
There are many more.
The next day, George, carrying his luggage and with Hedwig, arrived at The Three Broomsticks.
Today, the Ministry of Magic will send two magical cars to take the Weasleys to the station, so George would be joining them for a ride.
According to Arthur, it was because his magical car was gone, and the Ministry sent a car to take care of him.
George knew that it was because Minister for Magic Fudge was afraid that Sirius might attack Harry, so he specially asked Aurors to use magical cars to escort them.
You see, the fact that Sirius escaped from Azkaban was already putting immense pressure on Fudge. If the boy who lived was to be retaliated against and killed by Sirius, then there would be no need for him to continue as Minister.
In order to consolidate his position, he even offered a high price for the capture of Sirius, offering one thousand Galleons to anyone who could catch him.
The official salary of the Minister for Magic is only four hundred Galleons a month. For most witches and wizards, one thousand Galleons is an astronomical amount of money.
"I can't wait to get on the train, at least I'll be able to get away from Percy at Hogwarts."
He had just cursed me for spilling tea on his photograph of Penelope Clearwater.
You know, that's his girlfriend, she hid her face behind the frame because her nose was covered in dirt"
Ron was wearing a t-shirt with no collar and long sleeves, carrying his luggage while grumbling to his best friend Harry. Seeing George standing below, he immediately waved his hand in a greeting.
"Good morning, George."
"Good morning, Harry, Ron."
George raised a hand.
At this time, Ginny's angry voice also came from above:
"Mom, I've said it before, I've checked and I haven't forgotten anything. You don't need to keep bugging me."
However, it seemed that she had heard her brother Ron and George greeting each other, and her attitude changed immediately.
"Okay, dear Mom, I'll go check again."
"Harry, it seems that you are no longer my sister's idol."
Ron shrugged in response.
Harry breathed a sigh of relief:
"I don't think that's a bad thing."
The first-year Colin was already giving him a headache, and with Ginny transferring her admiration, it only made him feel much more at ease.
"Don't worry, Crookshanks, I'll let you out as soon as we get on the train."
Hermione, carrying a willow basket, quietly comforted herself about the cat she bought yesterday, and pushed Ron down the stairs.
"Hi, George, you're always so punctual."
"No, you can't let that guy out. What about poor Crookshanks!"
Ron stood up straight and complained.
However, Hermione didn't even bother to respond. She pulled George out of the Three Broomsticks and walked towards the front door.
"George, let's wait for the car at the entrance."
"Did you argue with Ron?"
George pretended not to know and smiled.
Watching children squabble can sometimes be entertaining as well.
