Hogwarts: I'm Harry's older cousin

Chapter 114, Section 112: A Sudden Appearance—'The Wizard Card'

"There's nothing a game of Gwent can't solve!"

Gwent, a card game set in the fictional world of The Witcher series, is one of the most memorable aspects for every player who has experienced The Witcher series.

The Wizarding Cards is a board game created by Dudley based on Gwent.

Like Gwent, The Witcher Card Game also categorizes cards into four rarity levels: Common, Excellent, Epic, and Legendary.

The original leader cards were changed by Dudley to famous wizards from the history of magic.

This board game has two main features: it's very easy to learn and suitable for all ages.

This board game has two main elements: collecting and battling.

As for a battle, that needs no further explanation.

The charm of Gwent lies in the fact that everyone who has played it knows that although they are playing the AAA game "The Witcher", everyone is actually a card master. Some people even play "The Witcher" specifically for Gwent.

Didn't you see that the president of the Seahorse Company next door, because of his gambling addiction, went to the underworld to play cards with the Pharaoh, spending a huge amount of money and resources?

That's the charm of playing cards.

Most importantly, with the blessing of magic, the originally rigid card characters can take on concrete forms, and phantom images of the characters attacking will appear during battles, making the card game more exciting.

In the ordinary world, even those shoddy video games can easily become addictive, let alone a card game like this, which is practically a game-changer, appearing in the wizarding world where entertainment options are scarce.

Imagine how fascinating it would be if legendary wizards would serve you and fight for you at your beck and call.

Collecting is the main source of income. The Witches & Poisons Publishing House only sells the basic Wizard cards, which are cards with common rarity. The basic set only costs three Sickles, which even the poorest wizards can afford. If you want more powerful characters, you can only buy bonus card packs to draw them.

The price of a single pack of bonus items isn't expensive; it's still three Sickles, but unfortunately, it only contains one card.

As for whether you can get the character you want, that depends on luck or spending money.

Of course, you can also make an exchange.

But for an exchange to happen, the other party must have cards, right?

One tells ten, ten tell a hundred, a hundred tell a thousand

The Wizarding Cards caused a huge sensation as soon as they were released, spreading like wildfire across Europe in just one month.

Actually, the wizarding world also has something similar to collecting cards—the Chocolate Frog cards.

However, it was just a pure collection, without any further development, just like the Little Raccoon Crispy Noodles "Water Margin" cards back then, which were popular for a time, but only for a short time.

People realized that even if they collected them all, it wouldn't be of much significance, and eventually, the matter was dropped.

But the Wizard cards are different.

"Let's play a thrilling game of Wizarding Cards!"

This phrase has almost become the first thing wizards say when they meet.

"My turn, draw a card!"

This is the second sentence.

There's no problem that can't be solved with a game of "The Wizard". If there is, then play two games.

As a result, Quidditch's popularity has dropped by several percentage points.

At Dudley's suggestion, Carlo proposed to the Ministry of Magic that a wizard card tournament be held, which is reportedly already under consideration.

There's nothing we can do about it; wizards simply have too few forms of entertainment.

A month had passed since Dudley and his group arrived in Godric's Valley. Part of the Potter family mansion had been repaired, and the first floor was ready for occupancy. The main problem was the sheer scale of the project, as the Potter family mansion was several hundred years old and contained some magical artifacts that could not be repaired with ordinary materials.

Also, Dudley couldn't be repairing houses all day; he had other things to do, so he stopped after finishing the first floor.

Anyway, the Potters' house is big enough; the first floor alone is enough for the three of them to live in.

For the past few days, Dali has felt that there seems to be someone or something extra in his house, but when he looks for it, there's nothing there. However, his data-driven eye seems to have discovered some information.

On this day, two owls descended at the same time, bringing two invitations from friends, Ron and Neville, inviting them to visit the Weasleys and Longbottoms respectively.

"We don't have enough time; we can't go to two places at the same time, Harry."

Agreeing to one party means rejecting the other.

No matter which side you choose, the other side will be heartbroken.

"So Harry, you go to Ron's side, and Hermione and I will go to Neville's side."

Just then, Dudley also had something he wanted to discuss with Neville's grandmother, Mrs. Augusta.

Harry was extremely unhappy when he heard that he had to be separated from Dudley.

However, they eventually agreed.

"For D's happiness," Harry thought to himself.

We can't just send Hermione to Ron's or Neville's house alone while he and Dudley go to another one.

Around August 15th, Hogwarts should send out the book list for second-year students. Meet at Flour and Blotts.

Dudley and Harry gave their account.

Incidentally, Harry and Dudley both spent their birthdays at Potter's old house this year, and Hermione unsurprisingly gave him a bag with more space. Petunia and Vernon have been acting mysteriously lately, as if they're hiding something.

I was surprisingly happy to hear that they weren't going back.

The same thing happened to Hermione's parents, the Grangers.

If you ask them directly, they'll pretend nothing's wrong.

It's really confusing.

As the three left Potter's old house, Dudley clasped his hands together, and a transmutation circle pattern gradually appeared from the ground, but it quickly disappeared.

The three parted ways in front of the fireplace in a wizard's shop in Godric's Valley.

Meanwhile, at Malfoy Estate.

"Father, why have you repeatedly refused to invite Dursley and Potter to our home?"

Malfoy looked at his father, hoping he could give him an explanation.

"They have now accepted Weasley and Longbottom's invitation."

Lucius sat upright in his chair, not answering Malfoy's question directly, but instead asking it in return.

"Draco, I heard that you associated with people like Hagrid, the Keeper of the Forbidden Forest, when you were at Hogwarts."

Is that true?

Although his voice was flat, it carried a unique tone. He lowered his head slightly so that he could look directly into Draco's eyes.

If it were the old Draco, he would have cowered in fear upon seeing his father like this.

But Draco's first year at the academy changed him a lot.

"Damn Goyle, damn Black dared to tattle on me!"

"Father, I think we should invite them."

"This is important for my future and for the Malfoy family."

You can give an irrelevant answer, and I can also give an irrelevant answer and continue to ask questions.

"We are purebloods, and I think I should have told you not to associate with such shady people."

The phrase, "Don't associate with such shady people," seemed to remind Draco of something.

"father"

"Draco".

Draco's mother, Narcissa, a tall, slender woman with an astonishingly white complexion and an ever-present air of arrogance, interrupted him: "Don't question your father's decisions."

"He has never made a mistake in all these years."

No errors?

Draco looked puzzled.

Brother D told me that the stupidest decision Malfoy ever made was openly siding with Mystic and standing against Dumbledore. This unwise act almost destroyed the entire Malfoy family.

It's only because Professor Dumbledore has a good temper that he's like this; otherwise...

Draco

Lucius's voice rang out again, still slow and unhurried, still with his uniquely greasy emphasis.

"Just you wait and see."

(End of this chapter)