Chapter 21: The Leaky Cauldron

Speaking of this, Sprout's voice stopped abruptly. She smiled awkwardly, and started another topic, "In short, your situation is relatively special, and you have Eastern blood. Originally, Headmaster Dumbledore should have come to communicate with you personally, but the Headmaster is currently tied up with other things, so..."

Chu Yang showed a cute smile, "Nice to meet you, Professor Sprout!"

Sprout was very satisfied with Chu Yang's attitude and praised him with a smile, "Ha, what a clever little cutie."

"No wonder you packed your luggage early to wait for me. You seem to have guessed how we would solve your predicament, right?"

Chu Yang pondered, "Maybe sponsor me part of the tuition in advance, let me go to school to study, and then let me do some auxiliary work in the school, work-study, right?"

"Work-study?" Sprout looked at Chu Yang in surprise and nodded repeatedly, "This term is very appropriate. We do intend to let you do something in the school. Getting something for nothing is not the value advocated by Hogwarts."

Seeming to be afraid that Chu Yang would have pressure, Sprout explained again, "The school will not arrange things beyond your ability. At most, it will be helping me take care of the herb garden, or helping Professor Snape, who teaches Potions, after you are familiar with potions..."

Hearing that he had to help Snape, Chu Yang refused in his heart, but he still bit the bullet and said, "Professor Sprout, I will complete these tasks seriously."

"That's for sure." Sprout said loudly.

Then she bent down and patted Chu Yang's head, "You wait here for a while, I have to explain the situation clearly to the dean who takes care of you, so as not to cause any unnecessary misunderstandings."

After speaking, Sprout walked straight to the orphanage.

She took out her wand and waved it gently towards the side door, "Alohomora!"

Unlocking charm!

With a click, the side door slowly opened. Sprout held her head high and walked in like a proud swan under Chu Yang's "worshipful" gaze.

Chu Yang smacked his lips and said, "The reason why I sneaked out is not because Dean Anna is not easy to talk to. Old nuns who are old are not generally stubborn. I hope Professor Sprout won't be treated as some strange person..."

Not long after, Professor Sprout walked out from inside in a sorry state, with her hands still on her head, protecting her pointed hat full of patches.

"Do nuns in the Muggle world like to hold brooms when they sleep?" Sprout complained, "I hadn't had time to cast magic before I was swept out by her broom."

Chu Yang said embarrassedly, "I'm sorry, Professor, I should have reminded you. Dean Anna is a bit guarded in order to protect the children in the orphanage."

Sprout sighed, "I can understand. I also protect my students with the same mood. Although the process is a bit tortuous, I still explained it clearly to her. You can rest assured to go to Hogwarts with me."

Chu Yang pretended to be a child who had never seen the world and asked excitedly, "Go now?"

Sprout pressed her hands down slightly, signaling Chu Yang not to be so excited, "It's already very late, we have to stay at the Leaky Cauldron for one night, and go to Diagon Alley tomorrow to help you buy the things you need for enrollment."

Chu Yang blinked and asked, "Is it the things written on the admission letter?"

"Close your eyes, it might be a bit uncomfortable next." Sprout nodded, then took Chu Yang's hand, ready to cast 【Apparition】! In an instant, Chu Yang felt the surge of magic power, and a powerful pressure was squeezing Chu Yang's body.

Immediately after, he felt as if he had been put into a can, being shaken up, down, left, and right at will.

Fortunately, Chu Yang at this time had an extremely resilient physique and a powerful spiritual power that surpassed ordinary people. After arriving at the destination, he did not show any discomfort.

"Few people can be so calm after the first contact with Apparition. You have excellent talent and psychological quality, Mr. Chu Yang." Sprout, who saw Chu Yang's performance, expressed appreciation without hesitation. Although they hadn't been together for a long time, she was deeply impressed by the child in front of her.

Having maturity and rationality that surpassed his peers is a necessary condition for becoming a great wizard.

"Where is this?" Chu Yang looked around.

He found himself in a quiet street. Because it was late, he couldn't see any passersby around.

"Charing Cross Road! Opposite is the Leaky Cauldron I mentioned." Sprout pointed to a very old-style shop opposite the road. The dusty wooden door was so out of place with everything around it.

Occasionally someone passed by, and they wouldn't notice the sign here, just like they didn't see it at all.

"This place has been cast with a spell. Muggles... ordinary people can't see the existence of the Leaky Cauldron, and Hogwarts is the same." Sprout explained while taking Chu Yang into the bar.

The view in the bar was also dim.

It was no different from the outside, with only sporadic candles shining firmly.

I saw an old man standing inside the bar, nodding to Sprout, "Hello, Professor Sprout."

"Hello, Mr. Tom." Sprout took Chu Yang to the bar.

Chu Yang's gaze stayed on the moving newspapers, soup spoons, and the rag that was cleaning itself in front of Mr. Tom.

Although Chu Yang was mentally prepared, he was still surprised by the magic of the magic world after seeing it with his own eyes.

"Haha, is this a new little wizard?" Old Tom smiled knowingly when he saw Chu Yang's curious expression.

"Yes, Mr. Tom." Chu Yang greeted the other party with a smile.

Old Tom reminded, "It's the start of school season now, and many freshmen like you live in the Leaky Cauldron. If you meet in the lobby, you might as well make friends in advance. You know, no matter where you are, having more friends is never a bad thing."

Chu Yang replied gratefully, "Thank you for your advice, Mr. Tom."

"Okay, Mr. Tom, let's stop chatting here. I have to take this child up to rest. There are a lot of things waiting for him tomorrow!" After Sprout took two keys from Old Tom, she took Chu Yang upstairs.

Late at night, Chu Yang fell asleep with the throbbing and curiosity about the magic world.

Early the next morning, a heavy knock on the door woke Chu Yang from his sleep.

"Chu Yang, we should go out, get up quickly." Sprout's voice sounded outside the door, like a bell, even more deafening than an alarm clock.

"Okay, Professor Sprout, I'll get up right away!" Chu Yang put on his clothes neatly and was about to brush his teeth when he suddenly found that he had forgotten to bring toothpaste and a toothbrush.

"Why do I forget to bring toiletries every time I go out? The bad habits of my previous life haven't changed in this life?!" Chu Yang looked at himself in the mirror speechlessly. After packing his things, he opened the door and met with Professor Sprout.

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 22 =====