A Certain Magical Hogwarts

Chapter 411 What's so interesting about this lousy pig-headed bar?

The carriage stopped by the roadside.

A group of young wizards scattered like birds, running wildly along the streets of Hogsmeade.

The doors of all the shops were already open, and stylishly dressed witches stood at the entrances waving handkerchiefs, constantly trying to attract customers.

After William and Hermione got out of the car, they went to Honeydukes first. They hadn't eaten breakfast, so they would save their stomachs to eat there.

We arrived too early; there weren't many people at the Honey Duke store, so there was no need to queue.

As William entered the shop, he immediately saw hundreds of different kinds of chocolates, a large bucket of multi-flavored beans, and several buckets of honeydew on the shelves directly opposite the door.

It looks like a chocolate factory.

On the wall, there are various funny photos of guys, the most eye-catching being the animated photo of a guy in the middle:

Late at night, Minister Fauci was still working overtime, strictly enforcing the 996 work schedule.

But he was working too hard and almost fainted from hunger. With great difficulty, he took out a honey candy from the drawer, took a bite, and instantly became fully revitalized, turning into 007...

Then comes the scrolling text:

Rich in honey flavor, with a silky feel, indulge in a smooth experience right now.

Merlin, Minister Fudge even accepts this kind of GG fee... Could it be that he escaped famine as a child and is terrified of poverty?

At that moment, the proprietress, Mrs. Swann, was holding a piece of black bread. After she ate it, flames came out of her nose.

"Oh!" Hermione exclaimed, tugging at William's sleeve, "William, how did you do that?"

"It's not real flame, just a kind of reddish smoke," William explained after observing carefully.

"There might also be some scales from the rainbow fish and blood from the fire salamander... To determine the exact composition, we'll need to buy some and study it carefully."

"William, don't do that," Mrs. Swann said reproachfully. "You've revealed most of the secret recipe I've been trying for so long; it's a trade secret!"

"No way... Hermione and I were just doing pure academic research," William laughed.

Mrs. Swann handed over two loaves of bread, and William and Hermione thanked her and each took one.

Then, they breathed flames at each other, like two fire-breathing dragons.

The visual appeal is secondary; the bread is truly delicious. So, creating interesting visual effects isn't difficult; the taste of the pastry is the key.

Of course, this can also be said in reverse... For pastry chefs, flavors are easy to come by, but potions with various special effects are the hardest things to make.

"Little Black Pepper, Little Rascal...my latest product," Mrs. Swan said, shaking it playfully.

"Seriously, William, have you ever considered coming to work for me after graduation and helping me brew all sorts of candy potions?"

This sounds familiar; the old Bokin of Bokin-Bokin store also said something similar.

"Of course, no salary needed, just teach me how to make these pastries and candies," William said with a grin.

"So you want to learn how to make it for Hermione?" Mrs. Swann teased.

Hermione seemed to suddenly become interested in the candy on the table. She turned her head and stared at it, a sly smile playing on her lips.

William grinned.

"Even if you were willing to come, our little shop can't afford a genius like you... Ha, it's been a whole summer since I last saw you, and the newspapers are full of the two of you."

"Don't mention the newspaper, we haven't had breakfast yet," William said with a bright smile.

"What would you like to eat?"

William and Hermione ordered some phoenix cakes, which would make a Fawkes-like cry when eaten.

This bread is indeed endorsed by Fox. Dumbledore even opened a vault for Fox in Gringotts to store the money earned from making Goggle films over the years.

Fox's stage name is Red F, which corresponds to the stage name Black C of the silly cat named Black Charcoal in the alternate dimension.

William suddenly realized that Annie's big black hair could also debut as a singer. Her stage name would be Black B, or... 2B for short.

After dinner, William and Hermione, each carrying a large glass of fruit syrup, strolled hand in hand down the street.

William listed many activities for Cedric, but in reality, he himself hadn't visited many of them.

William never took Hermione there.

Is this giant pole dancing for ordinary people?

As the giant jumps around, it might just pull up the steel pipe and unleash a monkey-stick-like attack.

Only someone with a taste for the extreme like Hagrid could have a good experience.

William saw the twins as he passed by Joko's Magical Joke Shop.

Zonko's Magical Joke Shop is the largest toy store in Hogsmeade and a major supplier to Akali's Mystery Shop.

This place sells a variety of materials for pranks and magic tricks, including dung bombs, burp candy, frog egg soap, and nose-biting teacups.

Fred and George have always wanted to open a shop, and Zonko's Joke Shop is one of their targets. This is also the next move of Akali's Mystery Shop.

They definitely have enough funds to take over the store; the only thing they lack is manpower.

Unfortunately, William and the twins were all in school, and even if they opened a shop, there was no reliable wizard to manage it.

Not to mention opening chain stores and building a brand effect. We have to give up on that for now.

As William and Hermione were about to leave, they saw Fred clutching his stomach, seemingly in pain.

Then, he said goodbye to George, left the shop, and departed with Angelina, who was waiting impatiently at the alley entrance.

"..." William was dumbfounded. It turned out that Fred was still fighting on two fronts, while George had no idea and was still chatting with the boss.

William even suspected that by the time George discovered that his beloved Fred already had someone he liked, they would probably already have children.

They crossed an intersection and stopped at the Hogsmeade Post Office.

This is an owl post office where you can send things to various places.

The two took out the snacks they bought at Honey Duke and sent them out separately by owl.

The snacks included large chunks of creamy yellow almond candy, sparkly pink coconut ice cream, honey-colored toffee, fruit juice milk jelly balls that made you feel like you were floating in the air, and Super Bubble Gum.

However, the two were quite cunning; although they bought the same items together, the senders of the letters were different.

The letter sent to Hermione's parents was signed William; the letter sent to Roy and his family was signed Hermione.

Isn't that obvious? When two people give a gift together, is the sentiment the same as when only one person gives a gift?

After they finished sending the gifts, they saw an old man appear across the street. He was tall and thin, with strands of gray hair and a beard that looked like metallic wires.

It was almost as long as Dumbledore's, but not as well-groomed as the headmaster's.

The headmaster's beard was regularly groomed with essential oils. When it comes to refinement at Hogwarts, few can rival Professor Dumbledore!

The long-bearded old man appeared to be blind, wearing large sunglasses, leaning on a long cane, and leading a long-bearded goat as a guide goat.

A witch in her twenties politely approached him and helped him cross the street.

They must be rich to dare help an old man; they've definitely never been scammed before.

"Can you take me to the Pig's Head Bar?" The old man's voice was surprisingly strong as he loudly asked the witch to take him to the Pig's Head Bar.

"The liquor there is the strongest; go and try it," the old man said.

The witch didn't seem to be a local, and she asked excitedly, "Excuse me, are you a native of Hogsmeade?"

"Yeah, right!" the old man exclaimed. "Are you going or not? The drinks at Pig's Head Bar are really good."

The witch asked, "And how much do you know about the history of this Pig's Head Tavern?"

"Pig's Head Bar? What's there to know about that lousy Pig's Head Bar?" the old man muttered.

"Look at those foreign wizards, they just keep taking pictures, but hardly any of them go in to buy wine. They even say they'll definitely do it next time."

"Let me tell you, the liquor there is really strong."

Every word he utters mentions alcohol; it seems this old man is a bar scammer.

This was the first time William had ever encountered a bar girl of such an advanced age... She's really going all out!

"I'm also a foreigner, from America," the witch said shyly.

"Oh...an American journalist? Well, wait a moment."

The old man moistened his beard with saliva and combed it.

He cleared his throat, and his dialect changed to a standard London accent:

"The Fairy Rebellion broke out in 1612 when the fairy Lala the Slovenly launched the famous Beer Hall Riot."

The riot took place at Hogsmeade's Hog's Head, which was also the headquarters of the goblin rebellion and had witnessed countless bloodshed and tears.

Pighead Pub not only boasts a long history and rich culture, but also a hospitable owner, the strongest liquor in the UK, affordable prices, amazing taste, and even international shipping services.

Foreign tourists are also welcome to visit the bar and buy drinks.

"..."

One second he's a blind old bar tout, the next he's an elder of Hogsmeade.

This art style... is quite a sudden change.

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