Chapter 531

What he didn't mention was that the shops in Hogsmeade village actually almost maintained a constant total amount.

After all, that was not just a shop, but also the wizards' home.

Later, due to the move-in of the Wizard Wheezes, Hogsmeade widened a little bit, which gave the opportunity for new shops to enter.

This also had to thank the Weasleys; I don't know how they persuaded those stubborn wizards.

"Are you going?"

Jia Siting asked as if he didn't care.

"Um."

If it's on the way... Xiang Xien nodded.

"Although I can't preside over the opening in person, seeing my own shop open with my own eyes is also a pleasant thing."

Jia Siting opened the box, and the heat rose, just like the white mist in the early morning.

Thus, on the day after Wan Shengjie, Xiang Xien's schedule was as full as it could be.

In the morning, they were going to Hagrid's hut.

In the afternoon, he was going to watch the two shops open in Hogsmeade, and by the way, go to Gringotts to get some things.

In the evening, he could test his ideas.

The opening time of the shop was chosen during the holiday after Wan Shengjie, which had to be said was a good time.

The little wizards of Hogwarts could just go to Hogsmeade, and since the holiday had just ended, everyone must be worrying about their homework.

As for today.

Hagrid's interview was also coming.

The interview process was exceptionally smooth, and all the reporters left satisfied with their manuscripts.

Xiang Xien guessed that this was the credit of Headmaster Buliduo, who was smiling and blinking on the side.

The reporters promised in unison:

They would not distort a single bit of the content because of the Ministry of Magic's power, and would definitely release the report truthfully.

In a few weeks, the overwhelming reports would also sweep across the entire UK.

When Xiang Xien passed by the corridor, he found that Hogwarts Castle had already been immersed in the festive atmosphere.

The Great Hall had already been decorated with live bats as usual.

The huge pumpkins grown by Hagrid had been carved into lanterns, large enough to seat three people inside. People also rumored that Buliduo had booked a skeleton dance troupe to liven things up for everyone.

Just like the rumors of the last Weird Sisters concert, it was something the little wizards said randomly to vent their excitement.

However, it made the festive atmosphere even richer.

In the corridor, little wizards were talking about the Wan Shengjie version of Wizard's Chess from time to time; at this time, Xiang Xien already felt something was wrong, he had somewhat forgotten about this matter.

Fortunately, it was still in time to make up for it.

Inside the Great Hall, there were also wizards with strange transformations: for example, suddenly growing owl wings, or possessing lion fur.

These were some emerging biscuits, mainly relying on the "partial animal version" of the Animal Party series biscuits.

The "partial animal version" was the result of Fred and George studying transformation biscuits for a year, which could transform a part of a wizard, thus allowing the wizard to experience animal abilities without losing consciousness.

Wan Shengjie arrived.

At seven o'clock, Xiang Xien and Jia Siting walked straight through a doorway, which led directly to the crowded Great Hall.

It was decorated with lights and colorful banners, the candlelight was shining, and gold plates were placed on the tables, very tempting, but they still walked towards the direction of the dungeon classroom.

"We'll just go for a while."

Harry, Luo En, Xiang Hemin, and Nawei were already waiting here.

Subsequently,

The corridor leading to Nearly Headless Nick's party had also been lit with candles, but the effect was not pleasant at all:

They were all dark, thin little candles that flashed with a blue light when burning, and even when shining on their six vibrant faces, they looked eerie.

Every step they took, the temperature dropped. Harry shivered and pulled his clothes tight to wrap himself up.

At this moment, he heard a sound, as if a thousand fingernails were scraping on a huge blackboard.

"That's also called music?"

Luo En said in a low voice. They turned a corner and saw Nearly Headless Nick standing at a doorway, draped in black velvet curtains.

"My dear friends,"

He said with infinite sadness,

"Welcome, welcome... I am so happy that you could come..."

He took off his hat with feathers and bowed to invite them in.

The scene before them was truly eye-opening.

The dungeon classroom was packed with hundreds of milky white, translucent figures, most of them drifting around on the crowded dance floor, waltzing to the terrible and trembling sound of thirty musical saws, and the band playing the musical saws sat on a stage covered with black cloth.

A chandelier overhead also had a thousand black candles lit, emitting a midnight blue light. The breathing of the six of them formed clusters of mist in front of them, as if they had walked into a cold storage room.

"Please pay attention, everyone, I am starting to speak now!"

Nearly Headless Nick said loudly while striding towards the podium, coming under a cold blue spotlight.