Hogwarts: From Luna's House to Godhood Through Intense Competition

"I've learned something new with such a bizarre past!" Vizette exclaimed. "But is this really alright? Aren't there laws of secrecy...?"

“That was in England, where the laws of secrecy are more binding,” the guide replied. “After all, the whole world was at war back then, but the English magical world was the only one unaffected.”

Knowing that history, Vizette nodded and said, "That's because of Headmaster Dumbledore's protection."

"Protection isn't always a good thing," the guide chuckled. "Look at the number of your pure-blood families; you probably have the most and the most complete ones in all of Europe, tsk tsk tsk..."

"Of course! Dumbledore's greatness needs no further explanation. Without disrupting the existing order, England has developed quite well! And the magical heritage remains intact!"

"It would be better if there were fewer pure-blood families. They always ask for so much when they ask us for benefits, even though their coffers are almost overflowing. They're so greedy!"

"Oh, you two kids probably wouldn't understand... I really didn't expect this! I actually talked to the kids about this... Maybe it's because I like you more?"

After saying that, he shook his head and quickly ran to the front to lead the way, "Ladies and gentlemen, the next part is free time!"

"Our restaurant is on the middle floor, and its size rivals that of the Great Hall at Hogwarts! We serve food all day long, so please come and enjoy it!"

"Please remember 'Viking House'! It will bring you the most comfortable, enjoyable, and unforgettable trip ever!"

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The interior of the Vasa underwent a complete renovation, almost to the standards of a hotel.

After descending the spiral staircase and parting ways with Anthony and his group, Vizette and his party searched the magnificent corridors before finally finding their respective guest rooms.

The house not only has a spacious living room, but also three separate bedrooms and an open-plan study, with walls that are also gleaming gold and adorned with torches.

At the far end of the living room is a converted louvered window, from which you can see the blue sky and sea outside.

The Vasa’s massive hull moved slowly, like a hot knife cutting through butter, breaking the tranquility of the sea.

The surrounding seawater churned and danced around the ship's hull as the Vasa cut through the waves, creating layers of white foam that grew increasingly dense, spreading out into a wide carpet of spray at the stern.

As the large ship sailed away from the harbor, it continued to submerge, and you could see the splashing water droplets tumbling in the air, refracting the sunlight into a dazzling array of colors.

As the Vasa submerged completely, the cabins were plunged into a brief period of darkness.

The moment the torches burst into flame, the ship also emitted a faint blue hue, like a ghost ship sailing on the seabed.

This layer of blue light contained at least a spell that made it impervious to water and fire, as if coating the ship's hull with a thin film to prevent it from being corroded by seawater.

The bluish light spread far and wide, illuminating the rugged, undulating underwater mountains, where black, chimney-like rocks were hidden, constantly spewing out scorching liquid.

Around the scorching liquid lived swarms of tube worms, which reflected a similar eerie glow under the blue light.

Luna's bright eyes reflected the magnificent ocean world outside the window.

She stretched out her slender fingers and tapped on the window repeatedly, looking as if she was overwhelmed by the sights.

Vizette stood to the side, recalling knowledge from Muggle books, and introduced the unfamiliar sea creatures to her.

"Vizet, look! That's a sea serpent!" Luna grabbed Vizet's clothes and shook it gently twice, her head already raised high, trying hard to see the enormous creature at the top.

The sea serpent Luna mentioned is a magical creature that can easily grow to thirty meters long, with the head of a horse and the body of a snake.

Although it looks intimidating, it is a gentle and magical animal that not only swims in the deep sea but also leaps out of the water to bask in the sun.

Muggles once witnessed a sea serpent basking in the sun, and based on its ferocious appearance, they characterized it as a brutal sea monster, creating many related folk tales.

The sea snake seemed to have spotted Luna, and actually brought its head closer, tilting its head and snorting, creating a series of bubbles.

Luna showed no fear whatsoever, displaying a warm, sunny smile as she waved and greeted the sea serpent repeatedly...

Chapter 18 Unexpected Visitor

While Tina was taking a nap, Newt went to the windowsill and called over a rocking chair.

He rested his chin on his hand and looked out the window, admiring the amazing curves of the sea snakes as they rolled and twisted, and couldn't help but smile and sigh.

"Praise be to the ocean! It is nature's greatest magic! No matter how many times I see it, it always amazes me..."

Just then, a flash of light appeared beside him, and as the light grew, Dumbledore slowly stepped out from it.

He wore a dark blue silk robe with intricate silver runes along the edges, which shimmered slightly in the firelight.

On his head was a matching dark blue pointed hat, decorated with star and moon patterns.

The flames quickly coalesced in the air, transforming into the magnificent form of the phoenix Fox.

Newt didn't seem too surprised by Dumbledore's arrival.

He even reached out and let Fox land on his arm, saying, "The afterglow of the sunset is always stunning; Fox should be about to rise from the ashes."

“I didn’t expect to be able to hide this from you.” Dumbledore tapped his wand lightly, and an armchair appeared behind him.

Newt interlaced his fingers and gently rocked the rocking chair, making a creaking sound. "I thought you were going to the Ministry of Magic and that's why you couldn't get away for a while!"

"A leisurely retirement, isn't it?" Dumbledore watched the rocking chair sway, tapped his index finger on the armchair, and conjured up a rocking chair as well. "How enviable."

The two rocking chairs creaked and groaned incessantly.

Newt listened to the rocking chair's creaking sound and smiled slightly. "The English Secret Service is looking for you, also planning to send you to Sweden?"

“Stockholm.” Dumbledore nodded. “It’s quite a coincidence that it’s the same place.”

The two had met a few days earlier and had planned to talk about Momo Ran.

Just as they started talking, an owl arrived and interrupted their conversation.

It was a letter from the Department of Mysteries, requesting Dumbledore to go to the Department of Mysteries to assist with some inquiries.

The content is convoluted, but that's typical of the Bureau of Mysteries; they don't explain things clearly and prefer to use vague terms.

"What exactly happened?" Newt asked, puzzled. "The reason I came here is because I was invited by the Swedish Ministry of Magic to track down the Obscurus that has recently appeared."

Dumbledore countered, "Do you think...that's the Obscurus you've lost?"

“You should answer my question first.” Newt closed his eyes and pursed his lips, looking unyielding to any persuasion or coercion.

This was a skill he had mastered after years of dealing with Dumbledore.

Dumbledore is always eloquent, and once a person is tempted, it is easy for them to fall into Dumbledore's trap.

He was able to draw such a conclusion simply because he had had too many similar experiences back then.

Dumbledore sighed, pressed his ten long fingers together, and said lightly, "That's truly a pity!"

"Actually, I really wanted to say... but unfortunately, I have a magical confidentiality agreement with the Department of Mysteries, so I can't reveal the specifics."

“You’re so happy to be able to keep a secret without any burden,” Newt said with a smile, shaking his head. “You’ve rarely left England these past few years.”

"The reason you're here is because you're planning to go to Stockholm... to protect that child—Vizette Lovegood, right?"

“No.” Dumbledore shook his head slightly. “I need to go to Stockholm for matters concerning the Department of Mysteries.”

"So far, there has been no indication that Vizette has any connection with what I'm doing. In fact, his appearance has surprised me somewhat."

Newt murmured, “He’s here on vacation. It just so happens that he’s a distant relative of Tina’s and a classmate of hers.”

Dumbledore nodded in understanding. "Oh... it's Mr. Anthony Goldstein, in the same year as Wizette."

Newt gave a playful smile. "As expected, you're quite interested in Wizette Lovegood."

“That’s true, but I did come here on business,” Dumbledore emphasized in a relaxed tone.

“I understand, it just so happens we're on the same ship.” Newt shook his head slightly. “Are you planning to see Vizzet?”

“No.” Dumbledore waved his hand decisively. “Let me reiterate… I have no intention of protecting him; it just so happens that we met.”

“I wouldn’t dare believe such things so easily.” Newt raised his eyebrows. “After all, I know the inside story and what kind of person you really are.”

“The way you put it makes me sound scary, not like a good person,” Dumbledore sighed, his tone still light. “It’s really disheartening to be said that by a student I value so highly…”

"Don't say that!" Newt quickly waved his hand. "I suffered a lot because of that!"

"Alright! I should be going then!" Dumbledore stood up, and the rocking chair beneath him vanished. "I just came to say hello. Have a pleasant journey."

Newt closed his eyes, still rocking back and forth in his creaking chair. "Have a pleasant journey!"

As Fox transformed into flames once more, Newt opened his eyes again. "Now, your favorite student is... Vizette?"

Dumbledore glanced back at Newt, a mysterious smile playing on his lips.

He waved his hand and disappeared into the firelight.

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As the guide said, the restaurant occupies two-thirds of the middle floor and is indeed comparable in size to the Great Hall of Hogwarts, with a buffet-style layout.

Compared to the meals that automatically appear in the auditorium, the meals here are not only self-service, but also can be cooked by others.

Behind the cooking station stood several house-elves wearing chef hats.

They all wore humble expressions and would cook the dishes strictly according to the customer's requirements.

As the Vasa sailed on the seabed, it naturally enjoyed a wide variety of seafood.

All the seafood was presented beautifully, whether it was scallops, prawns, crabs, or fish fillets, all served in icy platters, with an endless supply of side dishes.

The restaurant not only serves seafood, but also a wide variety of meats, vegetable salads, snacks, candies, and ice cream.

Xenophilius was still resting in his room, so only Vizette brought Luna to the restaurant.

The two took a lot of seafood and meat and walked to an empty double seat.

As Vizet was helping to pour sauce onto the steak, he overheard a conversation coming from next door.