days at Hogwarts

Chapter 414: Visiting the Burrow (page 12)

Loren learned the art of transfiguration very well.

The magic power after many riots allowed him to easily open the closed wall panel of the fireplace and release the Weasleys and his son who were stacked together in the fireplace.

Considering that they might have to return the same way later, the fireplace was not sealed immediately after opening it. Fortunately, although there was a little dust inside, there was no black soot.

Mr. Weasley patted his gray linen coat with a smile, wiped his hands on the hem, and didn't care about the dirty right side of his face. He shook hands with Grandpa Bates and said hello, then stretched out his hand to Wendell:

"You are Mr. Granger. Nice to meet you. I am Arthur Weasley. We met once at the Leaky Cauldron..."

"Nice to meet you, Mr. Weasley." Wendell shook his arms enthusiastically, even more enthusiastically than a patient with laterally impacted wisdom teeth - this kind of patient often means an expensive surgery, "This is my His wife, Monica.”

"Nice to meet you, Mrs. Granger."

"Hello, Mr. Weasley." Monica smiled calmly and elegantly, "I'm really sorry that I made you trapped in the fireplace."

"Oh, I should say I'm sorry." Mr. Weasley looked back at the open fireplace, "It's all my fault. I didn't expect that we couldn't get out when we arrived at our destination..."

He leaned over and looked up and down at the wires and sockets next to the fireplace, and said: "You know, I took it upon myself to connect your fireplace to the Floo network. Strictly speaking, Muggle fireplaces should not be It's connected to the Internet, but I have a very useful acquaintance in the Floo network management team, and he helped me get it done. Don't worry, it's just this afternoon, we'll get it done for you when we get back."

"The Internet sounds the same as the Internet, but your network is even more magical." Wendell sighed in surprise.

Seeing that he seemed to be very interested in the floo network Arthur was talking about, Bates pulled him over and introduced it to Arthur, "Look, this is the socket you want to see. The wires inside lead to the distribution box outside. The electrical box is connected to the power station.”

"It's a wonderful idea to transport electricity here like this."

"Compared to this, I think it's more amazing that you can move freely through the fireplace. Can you tell me how you do it?"

"Of course! Normally we would light a fire in the fireplace, then grab a handful of floo powder and walk into the flames, calling out the destination... Is this an electric stove? Can you use it to boil water?"

"Yes!" Wendell took the opportunity to introduce, "When the current passes through the resistor, it will generate heat..."

Seeing his father immersed in his own world, chatting away from his children, Ron felt a little embarrassed. Faced with Loren's joking smile, he could only helplessly spread his hands.

"Looks like Hermione has a troublesome dad too."

"Sounds like they could talk all day."

George and Fred each sighed with emotion. The twins winked at Monica and said in a positive and tidy tone: "Nice to meet you, Mrs. Granger——"

"I'm George, George Weasley."

"I'm Fred, Fred Weasley."

Ron quickly added: "I am Ron, Ron Weasley."

Monica was amused by the self-introductions of the three brothers and shook hands with them in a serious manner: "Hello, the three Weasley brothers."

The twins' eyebrows jumped with joy. The lady seemed to regard them as adults. Fred immediately said proudly: "Oh, you may not know that we have more than three brothers in our family."

George kept nodding: "Yes, we have three brothers and a sister!"

Ron's face turned red, almost as red as his hair.

Monica said somewhat solemnly: "Your mother must be a gentle and strong woman."

“Tenderness is up for debate.”

"But it is indeed very powerful."

"..."

On one side was the academic exchange between Muggle electricity and wizard Floo Network, and on the other side was the laughter and homely conversation. Loren and Hermione stood silently by the fireplace, quietly raising their heads and looking at each other, the wordless communication flowing between their eyes.

Just, I feel like an outsider.

In the next hour, the usually quiet Granger house became more lively than ever due to the wizard's unconventional visit. Loren went next door to get drinks to entertain his classmates, and Monica prepared hot drinks for the three men who were having academic exchanges. Tea, although Mr. Weasley seemed more interested in the drink.

Loren and Hermione were holding Coke cans and sipping, their expressions relaxed and comfortable.

They found it interesting that compared to Bates and Wendell, Arthur acted more like an ordinary person who strayed into a fantasy world - he was very interested in all electrically charged mechanical objects, and pulled Bates and Wendell in the room. I looked around and stayed in front of the TV and VCR for a long time.

When the image was reflected on the screen and the sound came out of the tin box, Arthur was as surprised as a Muggle who had seen magic.

On the other side, Monica asked George and Fred about interesting things about the life of a family with many children. George and Fred fell in love with this drink after taking a sip of Coca-Cola. The dense bubbles made their tongues feel numb and itchy, and there was also a slight pain. It was so cool!

Ron smacked the taste of Coke and glanced at the furnishings in the room from time to time. The neatly arranged smooth floors, harmoniously colored wall paint, reflective tiles and spacious space. He felt that Muggles lived in a place where many of his wizarding relatives lived. The houses are all beautiful. I really don’t know why pure-blood wizards look down on Muggles.

Another glance at Loren and Hermione.

I have no other ideas except to refer to long treatises on the history of magic and potions.

This lively atmosphere lasted until the sun outside the window ignited the clouds, burning out a fiery red sunset. The red glow shone into the small building. Bates glanced at the wall clock, interrupting Wendell's explanation of the principles of electromagnetism. Narrator: "It's almost five o'clock. Let's go out for dinner. Arthur can just take a look at our restaurant."

"This is great -" Arthur paused in his happy cheers, glanced at the time on the wall clock, and his eyes widened instantly. He quickly stood up and muttered, "Oh no, no, no, I was so happy talking that I forgot the time." ...I forgot to ask the Dursleys to pick up Harry..."

"Sorry Bates, Arthur, Monica... we have to say goodbye, there is a poor child waiting for us." Arthur hurriedly greeted the children, "Loren, Hermione, please clean up quickly. Luggage, Harry must be waiting impatiently."

George, Fred and Ron's eyes widened and they exclaimed in unison: "Harry!"

With this shout, the originally lively and harmonious atmosphere immediately became anxious. When Loren and Hermione ran to pick up their empty suitcases, they heard Ron ask worriedly: "But Dad, how are we going to pick him up?" Leigh? Their fireplaces are all sealed..."

"You guys go back to the Burrow first, and I'll pick up Harry from the Dursleys' house."

When Loren came back from next door, he saw a strong flame already burning in the fireplace. It was crackling and burning brightly, like a bonfire that had been burning for several hours. It reflected a slight burn on everyone's cheeks. Human red light.

Ron, George and Fred stood next to the fireplace. Arthur stood facing the fire, his whole body was red, and Wendell observed the flames with interest.