The Bard of Hogwarts

Chapter 239 Newt's Visit, Plans Remain Unchanged

Brijuni Island.

The group of Deren and his companions, who had returned, began to deal with the unconscious Ukrainian Iron Belly, as well as the 23 bound wizards.

As for what to do with these wizards, Ino didn't ask foolishly, and Lucius didn't offer any answers either.

……

The wonder of magic was demonstrated once again.

In just a few hours, the island's buildings had been mostly restored, except for the dead eight-eyed giant spiders and the island's vegetation.

After all, no matter how powerful the magic, it cannot bring the dead back to life.

Seemingly determined to pave the way for Draco, after everything was settled, Lucius decisively left behind 10,000 Galleons and then left the island using the Portkey.

And a short time after Lucius left.

The island also welcomed two VIP guests.

Seeing the elderly man with white hair and a shy smile, Ino quickly stepped forward.

"Long time no see, Mr. Newt!"

"You should have told me from the beginning! I'm bored in Devon too." Newt looked around, a hint of anger in his voice.

"It's all in the past! I never expected anyone to be so bold."

Ino gave a vague explanation, then looked at another elderly man accompanying him, Old Flint from LAA Publishing.

"You are welcome as well, Mr. Flint."

"Forgive my rashness, but I notified Newt immediately after receiving the news, but it seems I was still a step too late."

Compared to their last meeting, Ino noticed that old Flint had changed a lot.

First, there's the tone and demeanor. The last time they met, the other person acted as if they were taking care of a junior out of respect for Newt.

This time, during the conversation, old Flint seemed to have let go of all his arrogance and became very approachable.

Seeing through it but not saying it, Ino naturally picked up the conversation in response to old Flint's change:

"The fact that you and Mr. Newt arrived so quickly is already the greatest help I could receive. After all, no one knows if they will come back to cause trouble a second time."

This was meant as a polite remark, but he overlooked the candid Newt standing beside him.

"I'm not leaving! Once you've fixed everything here, let's see who dares to cause trouble then."

"It's like a child throwing a tantrum," Newt said defiantly.

"I'll stay too, so we can discuss the Quidditch World Cup three months from now."

Flint seized the opportunity to express his opinion.

Faced with two elderly people, Ino had no choice but to compromise.

"If you stay, we'll start building the house in a bit."

……

With Newt and Flint's high-profile arrival.

Brijuni also enjoyed a period of prominence.

Newt, in particular, even took the initiative to publish articles in several newspapers stating that the Briony Island dragon farm was a base for his research on magical creatures.

Unlike the purebred influence in the UK, the Masters of Fantastic Beasts enjoy a reputation worldwide.

The newspaper article signified that this place was now under the attention of the entire magical world, and no one would risk causing trouble again. After all, in times of peace, those who break the rules first often have to bear the brunt of the rules' backlash alone.

In peaceful days, everything on the island seemed to be thriving.

Mid-May.

More than ten days have passed since the last accident.

On the seventh day, old Flint left the island. With him gone, Ino had no more reservations when chatting with Newt, and they even talked about Boggarts and Nightmares.

It felt like I was back in last summer, at the American small-town ranch, with that relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.

……

The coast of Brijuni Island.

Under the lush shade of the trees, two deck chairs were placed side by side.

Newt leaned back in his deck chair, closed his eyes, and felt the sea breeze blowing from afar.

"It seems like you've changed your mind?"

Are all Fantastic Beast Masters this sensitive?

"So, you really changed your mind?" Newt suddenly opened his eyes.

"I'm hesitating! Because during the Christmas holidays I met someone who told me some things about fire!"

Ino frankly expressed his concerns.

Prometheus's words have always stood before me: the birth of the phoenix signifies the nature of fire.

"...He told me that fire is fire, and that letting fire give birth to a phoenix might not be the best choice."

As Ino finished speaking, the two people under the shade of the tree fell silent.

Time passed second by second.

After a long while, Newt slowly spoke:

"I respect your choice. Actually, the birth of Fied has already satisfied my curiosity."

"Aren't you going to try to persuade me again?" Ino felt somewhat unwilling in the face of Newt's frankness.

A normal phoenix, a phoenix that can appear before everyone and be taken out in a very prestigious manner, is something that almost no wizard could refuse.

"How can I persuade you? You're unwilling to give up, but you hesitate to stick to the plan."

Although not good at socializing, Newt is well aware that some things cannot be decided solely by the person involved.

Conversely, when the person involved is hesitant, any advice is unnecessary and may even have the opposite effect.

"Or perhaps we should just leave it to fate!"

Ino took a wooden die out of his pocket and examined it carefully in his hand.

Similarly, Newt became interested after hearing about fate.

"This is a great method! I've heard you have a talent for divination."

"I'm not doing divination this time! I'm just rolling the dice." Ino shook her head.

After talking with Dumbledore about divination at Black's old house, he tried to avoid relying on dice, especially on matters concerning himself.

A fortune teller who relies entirely on divination is essentially a slave to divination.

"Rolling dice?" Newt asked, somewhat surprised.

"Yes! Abandon points 1, 2, and 3; proceed as planned for points 4, 5, and 6."

As Ino spoke, he also tried to clear his mind so as not to affect the movement of the dice.

The dice spun into the air and then fell back down in accordance with the laws of Muggle physics.

"It seems the answer is quite obvious," Newt said with a smile, his laughter now tinged with a hint of relief.

"Then let's proceed as planned!" This time, Ino didn't hesitate.

At the same time, he also felt a sense of relief. It was like a knowledge barrier; the room was perfectly fine in the dark, but then a match was struck, illuminating the darkness.

As the match went out, the room fell into darkness again. Although everything seemed the same, the person in the darkness had undergone a tremendous change.

"As planned! Not only Dumbledore and I, but also many other people will be invited to go together," Newt said cheerfully.

Hearing this, Ino suddenly looked forward to the original story's plot. If Death Eaters really caused trouble, that would be a lot of fun.

With Newt and Dumbledore teaming up, even Voldemort in his prime would be no match for them.

(End of this chapter)