harry potter book of crimes

To a certain extent, wizard magic and Muggle science are the accumulation of knowledge.

People often say that knowledge is wealth.

Since ancient times, the growth of every wizard is inseparable from the nourishment of knowledge. No matter how talented he is, he can only move forward by drawing on the strength of his predecessors.

However, not everyone is willing to share their valuable knowledge.

Not to mention that the number of wizards in ancient times was far less than it is today. Even in modern times, there are still many obstacles to the inheritance of knowledge. In the entire global magic world, there are very few places where semi-public libraries can be set up, and even some

Magic schools explicitly prohibit anyone other than teachers and students from borrowing books.

As for stores like Flourish and Blotts in Diagon Alley - what they sell are basically textbooks and ordinary publications, and it is difficult to find magic books that really contain important content.

When I'm looking for some magic books to buy, I might as well go to a second-hand store and have a look. Maybe I'll be more likely to find something.

So, where are the most truly valuable magic books?

There is no doubt that except for organizations or forces like Hogwarts that have both the contribution of the founder and the attention of generations of professors to collect, I am afraid that only those large families with the same long history will have treasures.

It's a pity that if you want the descendants of those cherished families to take out the collection of books and share them with others, it may be more difficult for them to accept than killing them!

"...But old Batty really did it this time."

Maka took Hermione and others, followed the little guy leading the way, and watched as they walked.

Although the name of this library sounds particularly ordinary, and the storefront may even make people feel a bit "shabby", once you walk in, you will immediately feel the beauty of being in a sea of ​​knowledge.

Different from the unimpressive facade outside, this place has been cast with a traceless expansion spell, and the space seems to be at least several times larger than everyone expected.

And this huge indoor space is already filled with bookshelves, rows extending to the depths.

Maka was thinking that Old Barty might have moved most of the books stored in the ancient Crouch family here this time.

Probably the scene in the library was so shocking that Ron, who had been complaining outside just now, couldn't help but shut his mouth.

After a while, Maka and the other five people followed the little girl in her early ten years to the deepest part of the library. When everyone saw a large counter table, they saw the little girl running towards it.

passed.

"Grandpa! A visitor said he came to visit you——"

In fact, needless to say to the child, the old man who was reading with his head down and wearing a pair of gold-rimmed glasses had already raised his head. When he realized that it was Maka walking towards him, he couldn't help but stand up.

Get out of body.

"Mr. MacLean!" Old Batty took off the glasses on his nose and put them aside, and said in surprise, "I just wrote you a letter. I didn't expect you to come so soon - I know you must be very busy.

We're obviously just opening a library, so you can come anytime!"

I remember the last time I saw old Barty in the principal's office, although his hair had some gray hair, it was nowhere near as gray as it is now. It seems that the death of his son Barty Jr. has made him grow old all of a sudden.

many.

"Just because I come early and come late, I'll come and take a look whenever I have time." Maka stepped forward with a smile, "For me, nothing is more tempting than knowledge!"

After shaking hands with Old Barty across the table, Maka turned around and introduced him:

"These are all students at Hogwarts - Ron Weasley, Neville Longbottom, Hannah Abbott, and Hermione Granger who, like you and me, loves books very much.

Miss."

The reason why he used "just like you and me" to describe him was precisely because he had known old Batty for a long time.

He knew that this high-ranking official who had held several director-general positions in the Ministry of Magic was not only proficient in many languages, but also had considerable magical abilities.

If it hadn't been his own son who attacked him in the first place, it would be difficult for ordinary people to take him down.

And this old man with a dignified face, like his son Barty Jr., also likes to read.

"Come on, please sit down! Come and sit here..."

Under Old Batty's enthusiastic invitation, Maka and others followed him to the rest area not far away and sat down. Seeing the little girl following him all the time, Maka couldn't help but smile and said:

"Mr. Crouch, do you plan to start from the subtleties and let Muggles try to live in the magical world...Aren't you worried that the Ministry of Magic will come to trouble you?"

Old Barty adopted Muggle orphans, which was obviously something he couldn't tell others casually. Maka only found out about this after receiving his letter.

And to say that this bold behavior of Old Batty undoubtedly violated certain regulations in the "International Statute of Secrecy".

"Someone has to try, right?"

After asking the house elf to bring some tea, Old Barty smiled nonchalantly and said:

"Although I have resigned from the Ministry of Magic, the relationships I left behind when I was working before have not been severed... Besides, I am just an ordinary citizen now. Those who didn't like me at the beginning are probably now

You don’t even have the time to look at me!”

"Well, I hope your attempt goes well!" Maka nodded and said, "I also hope that this child can live happily in the magical world - Muggles and wizards will resume mixing. This must be a trend in the future, at least

I think what you did is not wrong."

What Maka was thinking was actually more than that.

The Queen of England and the old bishop had repeatedly considered this matter earlier, and it was obvious that they also had a long-term vision.

However, their idea was too radical, so Maka decisively rejected the relevant invitation at that time.

In comparison, Old Barty's approach is obviously much more tactful. Even if it fails in the end, he, the last descendant of the Crouch family, will not suffer unbearable losses.

"If this child encounters any difficulties in the future, he can come to me at any time and I will try my best to help."

After thinking for a moment, Maka looked at the little girl standing behind Old Barty's sofa, smiled and gave such a promise.

Of course the child didn't understand much, but old Barty could understand the preciousness of Maka's promise - this young man's future was simply unlimited.

"Thank you Mr. MacLean!"

Old Barty turned around, patted his adopted granddaughter's arm, and urged him slightly. The little girl was also unusually obedient. When her grandfather asked her to thank him, she said to Maka without saying a word.

Thank you.

Then, Old Batty joked again:

"Mr. MacLean, don't forget, I also adopted a boy!"

When Maka heard this, she couldn't help but smiled and shrugged:

"Of course, both children can come to me if they have any trouble that can't be solved in the future."

After that, the two casually chatted about some current topics in the British wizarding world. Even Hermione expressed her own opinions along the lines of the two, which was unanimously praised by both of them.

On the other hand, Ron and the others didn't pay much attention to current affairs, so it was as boring as the listening was, but they were too embarrassed to leave the table casually, not to mention how uncomfortable they were.

Fortunately, Maka didn't come here just to catch up with old Barty. After he asked to take a look around this "library", Ron and the three of them were finally relieved.

Not long after, Maka took Hermione and others around with great interest among the bookshelves.

To be honest, this is the collection of books that was moved from Crouch's house. Even the most valuable ones, or the magic books about black magic, are definitely not transported. The ordinary books on various subjects are enough to make people feel...

Surprised.

Therefore, not only Maka and the others are here, there are also many adult wizards strolling around gently.

It's just... of course, there is absolutely no comparison between this place and the library at Hogwarts.

After the few of them got used to browsing the school library, which has an extremely rich collection of books, they came here just to look around to see if there were any books and materials they had never seen before.

Just as the five people were browsing a few books in the aisle between two rows of bookshelves, Hermione suddenly said curiously:

"Maka, why do you seem so familiar with Mr. Crouch? Did you have any friendship before?"

"friendship?"

When Maka heard this, she paused for a moment while turning the pages, then shook her head.

"It's nothing special...well, it just happened to save his son's life!"

He said this very lightly, and after saying this, he did not continue to explain anything, but handed the book in his hand to Hermione.

When Maka said that this book might be suitable for her to read, Hermione stopped asking further questions.

After all, from Hermione's point of view, it seems to be a normal thing for Maka to save someone. Over the years, he has saved countless people.

Like this, about half an hour passed.

Maka invited everyone to go and talk to old Barty, and then they walked out of the newly opened "library" in Diagon Alley and went for a good stroll elsewhere.

By the time everyone was tired from playing and walking, it was almost time for dinner.

But just when Maka took the four of them to the Leaky Cauldron Bar to prepare for dinner, Hermione and others discovered that there were already several familiar figures waiting for their arrival.

"Maka, have you gone to see Old Barty?"

"Well, Sirius," Maka smiled at Hermione beside her, and then said bluntly, "Although it is not exactly the same as Lupin's estimate, there is indeed a problem there..." (To be continued)