Chapter 1118 Back Wave
Knox's home in suburban New York, USA.
Yellow and white lights are intertwined, and thanks to Jessica's careful care, the room is filled with various beautiful small trees with gorgeous flowers, making it look full of life. There are several magazines scattered on the green marble coffee table in front of the sofa. A copy of "Breaking with the Death Eaters" has been turned to the middle position and is now upside down on the sofa.
Jessica, Ian, and the Leonard family were sitting at a long table at the other end of the hall, enjoying a simple dinner of salad, fried chicken, baked macaroni, and mini pies... while the table facing them On the TV, news about Hogwarts is being broadcast.
Alan Harris is on television delivering his final speech having just accepted the allegiance of the Centaurs.
"Those who keep saying 'one generation is inferior to another' should look at you just like me. I look at you with envy. Wizards have accumulated wealth for thousands of years, and all knowledge, insight, wisdom and art seem to be specially prepared for you. A gift. Magic is prosperous, culture is prosperous, and cities are prosperous. The fruits of wizard civilization are opened layer by layer, and you can freely enjoy them, learn a spell, learn a skill...
If you still need my blessing, then rush forward! We are in the same rushing river"
"I used to proudly say in front of Alan that Ilvermorny is the best magic school in the world..." Jessica swallowed a mouthful of salad, chewed the vegetables, and said with some yearning, "Floating in the air It sounds romantic to be in a magical school, accompanied by the wind and clouds... That feeling must be wonderful... Uncle, are there really no restrictions on admissions to Hogwarts University as advertised?"
"Jessica Kassica, do you also want to go to Hogwarts University?" Leonard wiped the corners of his mouth with a napkin, "Hogwarts University has just started recruiting students now, so although it has already passed the opening time, it is true that There are no restrictions, but the teaching method is said to be more like the apprenticeship system in the ancient magic world, where a tutor will lead several students except for open classes."
"Jessica, I don't agree with you going. Now is not a good time to study in the UK." Ian raised his eyebrows. Although his voice was low, it was very firm and powerful - the pet curled-winged devil left by his parents fell behind. The chair next to him was smoking a serving of raw cow brain, which looked like a bat, with bright colors and spines all over it.
"Why?" Jessica put down her fork unhappily, "Many of my friends have written to me this afternoon saying they are going to live in the floating city for a few months."
"It's not a big deal that Hogwarts has become a floating city now, but they have energy cores, and there are many national forces staring at them now..." Ian, who has a stubborn head of short blond hair, said in a serious tone, "Magic Many officials in the Congress are also arguing about this matter, and the Director of the Major Crime Investigation Department and the Director of the Congress' Magical Law Enforcement Department are arguing with the President and Chief of General Staff."
"Ian, are you reluctant to let go of Jessica? Your brother still can't live without his sister, so he doesn't want her to go as far away as the UK. Because once she goes, you won't be able to see her for a long time. "Leonard laughed heartily and teased Ian teasingly.
"Uncle Leonard! Jessica wants to go to England to study. This is a very serious matter." Ian emphasized seriously, with a look of embarrassment on his face as if he had been poked into the center of things.
"Ahaha, are you reluctant to leave me? Are you afraid that no one will cook for you?" Jessica's eyes were bright and her tone was brisk and she joined in the teasing, "If I go to Hogwarts, do you want to help you find out who is the number one in the duel competition?" What are the details about your competitor Allen? For example, maybe you find out that he is afraid of cockroaches, mice or something, so you can scare him during the duel... Actually, I think you should resign and come with me, we can still be classmates in the same class."
"Don't talk nonsense!" Ian yelled in embarrassment, "Uncle, you know the situation!"
"Okay, stop making trouble, Jessica, now is indeed not the best time to go to Hogwarts." Leonard's expression became more serious, "Actually, I don't agree with you going to Hogwarts to study now... Hog Watts's recent performance has been too eye-catching. The threat and fear that nuclear power brings to other wizarding communities is too great. What happened just now, you'd better not take risks..." Leonard's tone became more serious, "Our domestic response to Britain's attitude has always been relatively resistant, and Allen's previous overbearingness has already disgusted many radicals. He destroyed their idea that the United States is already stronger than the British wizarding world... and after today, I think those who were in the past Centrists who have nothing to do with themselves are forced to take sides."
"Yes, uncle! Jessica...don't you think that Ilvermorny is better than Hogwarts? There are many wizards with radical ideas. It's best not to provoke them in this situation. They might be disgusted." Those of you who are going to study abroad..." Ian said seriously, "I'm not afraid that this will bring any trouble to my uncle and me. Now that Hogwarts has just been raised, the situation is not clear yet... but Hogwarts is now Doing this is tantamount to further creating a threat to other countries. If they lose, will you be implicated when you come back..."
Jessica was a little annoyed: "The American wizarding world is the freest! I don't care what your Auror colleagues think."
"There will definitely be a lot of snooping cores. Hogwarts itself is positioned as a wizarding city rather than a magic school, so the flow of the population will be very large...which means that Hogwarts will not be safer than before. ." Leonard changed the subject, "But if you just stay in school and don't go around the temple, it shouldn't be a big problem. Ian, you should stay away from those radicals... about this duel competition... you should Come here and think that you have the opportunity to fight against opponents of the level of Dumbledore and You-Know-Who, just having this experience is enough of an honor."
"It can't be done..." Ian cut the steak on his plate dully, "I received letters from some players just when I was at work. Many people wanted to withdraw from this year's duel competition... You know , I have private contact with some players. After Allen and the mysterious man won the last public duel, many players already wanted to withdraw from this duel competition. What happened in Hogwarts today may bring them consequences. A fatal blow... Even if this duel competition can still be held, it is estimated that the number of contestants will be the smallest in history."
Ian couldn't eat, so he simply put his fork aside and stopped enjoying his dinner.
"Ian, no matter how many opponents you have in the competition, do what you want to do the most...Since you lost the last duel with Allen, the thing you want to do the most is to compete with Allen again. , the important thing is the process rather than the result. This kind of confrontation is good for you... so eat well." Jessica directed the fork to fly back to Ian's hand, "I still decided to go to Hogwarts with my friends. See if you can get into school. If you are not as good as others now, you are not as good as others. There is nothing wrong with admitting it."
The cool-looking boy listened to his sister's words and continued to fork the macaroni and put it in his mouth to chew: "Jessica, if you want to go later, go get ready. I don't want to wait for you to dress up for more than an hour. …”
"That's because I didn't know what boots to wear that day!" Jessica retorted, but she still got up and walked to her room.
"Ian, are you going to that damn place again?" Leonard frowned upon hearing this, "That's where a bunch of bullies are making noise, and a bunch of wizards who don't get much salary every week are still discussing national affairs there... Jay Why is Sika also interested in these?"
Ian put down his fork and UU Reading www.uukanshu.net untied the collar, "Hardness Fuji Graves invited me to drink together at the Blind Pig Bar today. He will be on stage tonight."
The wrinkles on Leonard's forehead folded: "Ian, we are not radicals. I told you, don't hang out with those people...and the Blind Pig Bar was a dirty party place a few decades ago. Now I don’t think it’s any better.”
"Although Gangdu Fuji III's words and actions seem too radical, he can still accept other people's opinions, and he has always respected your uncle..." Ian said to Leonard, "Jessica is not interested in these, she is Like that grog, I just went to listen. I have been telling them some of your ideas and worries. I think this can also influence them and make them more appropriate and not take more extreme actions. "
"I'll go with you." Leonard stood up, inserted the wand into his waist, and went to get his coat. "Don't let you be fooled by that person's extreme remarks."
"Uncle Leonard, just don't be so excited that you go on stage to participate in the speech..." Ian's tone was a little unhappy. It seemed that he didn't want to go to the bar with his elders. He couldn't refuse and was unwilling to add, "Then You pay the bill then.”
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