days at Hogwarts

Chapter 6 Hogwarts Acceptance Letter
"For decades, what has sustained me is the belief in caring for the relatives and friends of my comrades-in-arms. I have a farm in Scotland and distribute the rent to them every year."

"I always felt that it was my responsibility, the meaning of my life. I was the only one who came back alive, and I should be responsible. Year after year, people I never met died gradually, and I was still alive."

"The widow of the last comrade-in-arms passed away, and I have no more nostalgia for this world."

"That day, the mayor suddenly came to tell me that I still have a distant nephew who needs to be taken care of. It's you. They said that you have encountered misfortune and are in need of a shelter."

"I agreed, and they sent you here in a few days. That afternoon, I looked at that kid, with tattered clothes, bare feet, and mud all over his body."

"You know what happened next."

Listening to Bates talking about his past experiences, Loren's heart was ironed properly.But looking at his pale beard and deep wrinkles, he suddenly felt some pity.

Because of an accident, the old man was burdened with crimes all his life, and lived alone away from other people.He should have been honored, but he was lonely all his life.

Loren didn't know how to comfort him, he patted Bates on the shoulder: "Thank you."

Bates didn't speak any more, and the two just looked at the field until late at night.

……

In the days that followed, Loren didn't mention the werewolf again, and he was also very curious about whether werewolves were afraid of silver bullets, whether they were invulnerable, whether they ate raw meat or not.

But every time I looked at Bates' beard and wrinkles, I didn't mention it again.

In this way, Bates occasionally taught some fighting and detection skills learned in the army, and lived a normal life at other times.

Loren flipped through the two strange books again and again, trying to figure out what kind of world this is.Was it Nicole Flamel himself who sold him the book, or something else.

If he thinks about it too much, he will feel that the name Nicole Flamel is somewhat familiar, maybe he has heard of it in his previous life.But there is no answer.

Ordinary days continued until 1991, when Loren turned 11.

In summer, the mountains are much cooler than other places. When the pasture tastes good, the goats are scattered on the hillside. Loren leans on the rocks with a book and reads.

He has read the travel notes of the latter part of "Pictographic Symbols General Explanation" many times, but there is no other entertainment in the days on the mountain.

Pete had long since ceased to be a shepherd and went to the city. At first he talked about studying, and later he heard that he learned how to repair cars with his uncle.

Now the shepherd is Loren, and Bates said that he was sent to a boarding school in the city for a few years to go to public school.

Loren has no other plans, and he has no objection to such an arrangement.

There was a commotion from the flock, Loren looked up and saw a taupe owl flying over unsteadily.

Are there any owls in the mountains here?
Loren was a little puzzled, he had never seen it before.

As it approached, Loren watched the owl fly by, holding a letter in its talons.

This strong sense of déjà vu reminded him of something, his eyes widened, and he stared blankly at the owl getting closer.

The owl wobbled down in front of him, put the letter in his hand, and then stared at him with round eyes.

Loren hurriedly took out a piece of cheese from the bag and handed it over.

The owl fluttered its wings, rubbed its small beak against Loren's hand, and put the cheese in its mouth.The pure and fragrant goat cheese is made by Loren himself.

Loren Morgan swears he actually sees surprise in owl eyes.

Ignoring the owl, looking at the big "H" and the logo in the middle of the envelope and the surrounding animals, Loren couldn't wait to open the letter.

In the middle of the first page it says:

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Headmaster: Albus Dumbledore

(President of the International Federation of Wizards, First Class Merlin, Great Magician, Chief Magician of the Wizengamot)

This is followed by the text:
Dear Mr. Morgan:
We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted to study at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.Enclosed is a list of required secretaries and equipment.

Semester is scheduled to start on September 31.We will be waiting for your owl to bring your reply before July [-]st.

Vice Principal (Female)
Sincerely, Minerva McGonagall

The second page is devoted to new items, which include:
【uniform】

First-year students need:
1. Three-sided plain work gown (black)

2. A plain peaked hat for daytime wear (black)
3. A pair of protective gloves (made of dragon skin or similar materials)

4. A winter cloak (black with silver buttons)
Please note: All student attire must have a name tag

【textbook】

All students need to prepare the following books:
Standard Spells, Elementary, by Miranda Goshak

A History of Magic by Bathilda Bagshot

The Theory of Magic, by Adebe Waughlin

The Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration by Emeric Swich
A Thousand Wonderful Herbs and Fungi, by Phyllida Spohr

"Magic Potions and Potions" by Arseny Giger
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, by Newt Scamander

The Dark Arts: A Guide to Self-Defense, by Quentin Trimble
【Other equipment】

a wand

A crucible (pewter, standard size No. 2)
A set of glass or crystal vials

a telescope
a brass balance

Students may bring an owl or a cat or a toad

Parents are especially reminded that first-year freshmen are not allowed to bring their own broomsticks
Loren's hands trembling as he unfolded the letter.

This is not Britain in the 80s, but the wizarding world of Harry Potter!

He has always planned to go to those famous places to make money when he is a little older, such as Wall Street, Silicon Valley and the like.

But things about Grandpa Bates kept reminding him that this was not a normal world.

Loren's imagination of the future is always full of apprehension. He may go on step by step, and may come into contact with some extraordinary things, but he can't always feel at ease.

Now, the world has never been so clearly presented to Loren!
He has been carefully looking at the letter all afternoon, the letter's stamp, ink, and even the pen, looking over and over again, it seems that he can't get tired of reading it.

Finally, it was getting dark.With a joyful heart, Loren drove the sheep down the mountain to the residents, and then rushed to the cabin.

"Grandpa Bates! I have a wonderful thing." Loren handed the letter to Bates who was making a new chair.

Bates looked at the uncontrollable smile on Loren's face, and then at the delicate letter. He rubbed his hands on his clothes a few times before picking up the letter.

It was not long before Bates read the letter.

"This strange academy of magic, are you sure you're not a liar?" Bates didn't doubt the existence of magic, after all, he was a werewolf, but he was afraid that this was some new scam.

"Probably not..."

Loren is naturally aware of the situation, but he doesn't know how to explain this situation to Bates.

Just as the two were pulling back and forth around the letter, a middle-aged woman in a black skirt walked by the roadside, wearing black square-rimmed glasses, with a serious expression and quick steps.

This is not a normal situation. Walking up from the bottom of the mountain, Bates could notice the figure in the mountain half an hour in advance. This person did not go up the mountain normally.

Bates looked at the woman.

"I'm sorry, the other student was too enthusiastic, so it took me a while." The person who came first explained the situation.

"I am the Vice-Principal of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Minerva McGonagall..."

Next, Professor McGonagall introduced the basic situation of Hogwarts to Bates and Loren.

Bates was skeptical, but Professor McGonagall turned the logs on the ground into a group of tabby cats circling him.No one will doubt a group of cats meowing around you, and Bates finally believes in this reality.

Bates and Loren had mixed feelings and didn't speak much.

Professor McGonagall made an appointment with the two of them, and tomorrow he would take Loren to Diagon Alley to buy items for the start of school, and left soon.

(End of this chapter)