Chapter 7

London

Diagon Alley.

Beside a counter in Gringotts.

"I've always been curious about how you goblins view wizards' magic?"

The goblin smiled slightly.

Showing his sharp teeth.

"We goblins have our own magic, which is different from wizards' magic. Our magic focuses more on craftsmanship and metal processing, especially in making and protecting treasures."

A blond boy listened with great interest.

Obviously, as a little wizard under eleven years old.

The goblins are not so vigilant.

They have been chatting here for almost half an hour.

The boy continued to ask.

"So, how is your way of casting spells different from that of wizards? For example, how do you cast those complicated spells?"

This question is too sensitive!

The goblin's eyes suddenly became alert.

"Why are you so curious about these details?"

There was a hint of displeasure in his voice.

Obviously, the boy's question touched the red line of their goblins.

Realizing that he might have asked too much.

But the boy still tried to explain.

"I'm just very interested in different magic systems, especially goblin magic..."

The goblin's face became even gloomier.

"Our magic is our secret, not to be revealed casually."

He said coldly.

"Besides, your question has crossed the line."

Deveraux felt embarrassed and apologized quickly.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to offend. I just..."

"Enough!"

The goblin interrupted him.

"Please leave here and don't bother us anymore."

"Okay, okay, okay..."

The boy apologized and left Gringotts.

"Bad luck!"

Deveraux complained in his heart.

He originally wanted to learn some goblin magic from Gringotts.

After all.

Now he is a magic wizard.

This means that he doesn't have to be limited to learning wizard magic.

If he can master goblin magic.

How great it would be!

He also wondered if there was anything special about the goblin's entry.

But after checking it out, he was a little discouraged.

Most of them have a blue entry for [Magical Ability] like ordinary wizards.

Nothing special.

So there is no way to break through from the entry.

That's why he went to the goblin for therapy.

Even if he didn't succeed.

It didn't stop Deveraux from imagining.

If he could learn the goblin's forging technology.

Forge a Gryffindor sword for himself in the future.

How exciting that would be!

With such a sword.

Why would he be afraid of Voldemort?

He could directly become the sword master of Gryffindor!

However.

The reality was not as simple as he imagined.

His temptation did not get any useful information from the goblin.

As described in the original book.

Goblins are all complete egoists.

It is almost impossible to learn the sword forging method from them.

However.

Deveraux was not discouraged.

He had other alternatives.

For example.

He could learn the skill of Apparition without a wand from the house elves.

Or learn astrology from the centaurs.

These magics are also very attractive.

Speaking of which.

In the past few days, Deveraux has searched almost the entire Diagon Alley.

He shuttled between various shops.

From Ollivander's Wand Shop to Florin Fusco's Ice Cream Shop.

He didn't miss any corner.

By the way, in the process, he loaded the entry of Ollivander's [Genius Wand Maker].

Suddenly, his control over the wand became stronger.

So Deveraux has another hobby of reading wand making books in Flourish and Blotts.

However.

Despite his efforts.

The exploration of the secret realm still remained at 58%.

Deveraux suspected that the remaining two percentage points should be related to Knockturn Alley.

If he could enter that dark and mysterious place.

He would definitely be able to quickly collect the remaining exploration.

By observing other wizards casting spells every day in Diagon Alley.

Coupled with the newly purchased extremely suitable wand and the guidance of the textbook.

His spell level has improved significantly.

At least now.

The levitation spell is already handy for him.

However.

Entering Knockturn Alley is still full of danger.

Who knows if a dark wizard will suddenly jump out.

Catch him as an experiment or cook him directly?

Deveraux doesn't want to encounter such a situation without any preparation.

He doesn't even know a single evil spell now.

He has no countermeasures at all when encountering a dark wizard.

Although it is a peaceful time now.

But no one can guarantee that there will not be a wizard with bad intentions casting evil spells on the street.

Deveraux decided to wait for a while before going to Knockturn Alley.

After all.

He will go to Hogwarts soon.

There are many opportunities to learn evil spells there.

By then.

He will not only learn various defensive magic.

He can also master some necessary offensive means.

In this way.

When he goes to Knockturn Alley again.

He at least has some ability to protect himself.

As for Knockturn Alley.

If Professor Snape would take him.

That is of course the best choice.

Professor Snape knew a lot about dark magic.

With him around.

Devereux will feel more at ease.

but.

Devereaux found this unlikely.

Professor Snape had always been cold and serious.

It is unlikely that such an offer would be made unsolicited.

Since it is impossible to advance the progress of the secret realm exploration.

Devereaux's favorite places now are the Leaky Cauldron, Flourish and Blotts, and wandering the streets of Diagon Alley.

The Leaky Cauldron is always full of gossip.

Devereaux likes to sit in the corner.

Listen to wizards discuss the latest magical news and curiosities.

but.

What surprised him was.

He had yet to meet Harry Potter.

Maybe it was because the timing was wrong.

Or maybe Harry wasn't in Diagon Alley at the moment.

Devereux was very interested in getting to know the Boy Who Lived.

After all, he is the future savior.

Devereux was curious.

What exactly are the entries on Harry's body?

I really can’t wait to find out.

As for why you are wandering on the street.

Of course it’s to collect entries.

Ever since I missed that magical cooking purple entry on day one.

Devereaux successfully loaded a new entry from Lady Platinum:

[Magic Tailor (Purple): Unique talent for using magic to tailor clothes, and can quickly learn all kinds of clothing design knowledge. 】

This is a pretty good lifestyle entry.

Devereaux loaded it up without hesitation.

soon.

He renovated his old clothes.

Give them a new look.

Except for the Leaky Cauldron and the High Street.

Devereaux's favorite place to go is Flourish and Blotts Bookstore.

The bookshelves here are filled with all kinds of second-hand books.

Devereux can leaf through these books.

Find useful knowledge.

Take the help of these books.

Devereaux quickly mastered many spells and potion recipes that only upperclassmen could learn.

However.

Devereaux discovered that he seemed to have little talent for transfiguration.

Even though he studied hard.

But I always feel that this is the most boring of all subjects.

It seems.

He needed to load up Professor McGonagall's entry at Hogwarts.

to improve your skills in this area.

Devereux planned so.

Then he started walking from the entrance of Gringotts to the Leaky Cauldron.

The streets of Diagon Alley are filled with people.

The signs of various shops are shining in the sun.

As he walked.

While looking around.

Hope to find something interesting.

"Dear wizards and witches, want to improve your potion-making skills? Come to our Diagon Alley herbal shop and buy the best quality amphora roots!"

suddenly.

A loud shouting sound reached his ears.

Devereux paused.

Turning his head to look in the direction of the sound.

It was a herbal shop with simple decoration.

A rickety wooden sign hung at the door.

It says "Fanny's Herbal Shop".

"Amphora roots?"

Devereux repeated in a low voice.

Suddenly a light flashed in his eyes.

The corners of his mouth turned up slightly.

Showed a wicked smile.

He has a plan!