Hogwarts Wizarding Journey

December 24, morning

Bell took Hermione, Zannah, and Zannah's two best friends and boarded the Hogwarts Express.

Because they have to attend a dinner at Bell's house in the evening, Phyllis and Reina will go directly to Bell's house with Shanna.

After chatting along the way, the train soon arrived in London.

"Bell, didn't your parents come to pick you up?"

Hermione glanced around the platform and asked nervously.

She had been mentally preparing for today for a long time.

Although I still couldn't do it well.

"No. I have to prepare for the dinner tonight, so I didn't ask them to pick me up. Anyway, if you use Floo powder, you can be home in no time."

This Christmas banquet is not just about eating and drinking, it is also an important press conference for the Bell family.

William and Elena have been busy preparing since many days ago. Being considerate like Bell, of course they will not add unnecessary burdens to their parents.

"Hermione, I will go to your house to pick you up and pick up your parents at 4 o'clock this afternoon. There is no need to be nervous, it's just an ordinary banquet."

"Um."

Hermione nodded.

But even so, it could be seen from her slightly stiff body that Hermione was still somewhat nervous.

In fact, this is normal. After all, this is Hermione's first time attending a banquet held by wizards. The unknown is always stressful.

After watching Hermione disappear through the exit, Bell took the three little ones to the fireplace and used Floo powder to return home.

The Bell's fireplace is located in the large dining room on the first floor.

Stepping out of the fireplace, the restaurant that should have been familiar and no longer familiar turned out to be a completely different scene from the past.

In order to accommodate more guests, the restaurant was temporarily expanded using a seamless expansion spell.

On the side facing the castle gate, there is a huge stage.

On both sides of the stage, there are two rows of tables neatly arranged. The tables are filled with exquisite tableware.

There are many sofas placed against the wall of the restaurant for people to rest or chat.

A large number of house elves were busy decorating the dining room. After hearing the noise coming from the fireplace, they all looked over curiously.

After seeing Bell and others walking out of the fireplace, all the house elves immediately stopped what they were doing and bowed to them.

Waving his hand casually, Bell signaled the house elves to continue working, then took the lead and walked upstairs.

As soon as I reached the stairs, a familiar figure came towards me.

"My dear, you are finally back. Do you miss your mother?"

Elena rushed over and gave Bell a hug.

She estimated that her children would be home soon, so she ran over specifically.

"Of course, Mom. We all miss you."

Bell also smiled and hugged his mother, and then signaled that there were outsiders present.

Elena let go of Bell and smiled apologetically at the two little girls behind Bell.

"You two are Phyllis and Rena, right? Welcome!"

"Hello, Lady Menethil, my name is Phyllis MacMillan."

Phyllis said hello openly.

"Hello, I, I am, Lena Catalana."

Reina blushed with embarrassment and stammered.

Elena smiled and rubbed Lena's little head. She liked this shy little girl.

"What's your name, madam? You go out more often. Just call me sister."

"Ahem!"

Bell almost choked to death on his saliva.

Why hadn't he discovered before that his mother had such an unreliable side?

After being reminded by her son, Elena also realized that it seemed a little inappropriate for her daughter's friends to call her sister.

"No, I mean, just call me auntie. Let Shanna take you for a walk. Treat this place as your own home. Don't be restrained."

Elena quickly changed her words.

"Mom, where's dad?"

Bell asked curiously.

Logically speaking, when Shanna comes back, it is impossible for her father not to come out to greet her.

"He's familiar with the banquet process up there. If you ask me, he's been familiar with it a dozen times, what else is there to be familiar with? That's pretty much it."

Elena curled her lips, obviously disapproving of her husband's old habit of being overly cautious.

After exchanging pleasantries with her mother, Shanna took her two little friends and ran outside to the garden to find those magical animals.

Bell returned to his room, planning to take a half-day vacation.

There was too much to study during this period, and he needed to relax.

…

"Dad, Mom, are you ready? It's almost 4 o'clock!"

Hermione's voice echoed throughout the house.

She fidgeted around the living room, looking at her watch and adjusting her clothes and hairstyle.

"Baby, you really should sit down and rest for a while. You've been pushing me since 1pm."

Mrs. Granger helplessly pushed her daughter down on the sofa.

At this time, Mrs. Granger had put on a gorgeous burgundy evening dress.

Although she was scolding her daughter, it was not difficult to see from her expression that Mrs. Granger was also looking forward to the upcoming dinner.

"Hmph! I want to see what kind of ability that kid named Bell has, and how he can win the love of my Hermione."

Mr. Granger, wearing a smart tuxedo, walked slowly down the stairs.

Although he is also looking forward to the upcoming wizard's banquet, he is more concerned about the fact that his cabbage has been stolen!

As early as the previous summer vacation, Mr. Granger had already discovered that something was wrong. Not to mention how surprised he was at the time.

No one knows better than Mr. Granger how outstanding his daughter is.

And now, someone is actually able to charm his own arrogant daughter?

If he didn't know where Hogwarts was, Mr. Granger would have planned to kill him and see what was different about this Bell.

‘Ding dong~’

When there were still 5 minutes left before 4 o'clock, the doorbell rang, which made all three people in the room perk up.

"Coming!"

Hermione, who had been looking forward to it for a long time, immediately jumped up, ran to the door and opened it.

Hermione was not disappointed. Standing outside the door was Bell who had apparated in advance.

"Hermione, you look so beautiful today."

Looking at his girlfriend who was dressed up beautifully in front of him, Bell sighed sincerely.

Hermione covered her face in shyness. She punched Bell lightly in embarrassment.

'Really, what nonsense are you talking about?'

Bell smiled. He had not forgotten that this was the doorstep of Hermione's home. Therefore, he did not continue to flirt with his girlfriend, but looked behind Hermione.