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Chapter 13: 13: Pet Cat

"Owls, cats, and toads, these are three pets that little wizards can choose."

Because he had sufficient funds, Ivan decided to buy both a cat and an owl as pets.

Owls are excellent companions for wizards, possessing a unique magic.

As long as you think of the name and appearance of the recipient, the owl can accurately deliver the letter to them, provided there is no shielding spell around the recipient.

"So beautiful."

Outside the pet shop, Hermione admired a pure white snow owl through the glass and was tempted to buy it.

However, having spent a considerable amount of galleons on books, her financial situation for her first year at school was not very promising.

"I still have plenty of galleons, you can exchange some pounds from me," Ivan offered, noticing Hermione's interest in the pets.

Despite their brief acquaintance, they had already come to regard each other as their first friend in the wizarding world.

Hermione wasn't opposed to helping each other out.

"Forget it." Hermione hesitated for a long time, then finally shook her head: "In the first year, I plan to focus more on studying. Pets might distract me." She wanted to adapt to life at Hogwarts first, then consider the issue of pets.

"Okay." Ivan walked into the Magical Menagerie.

The interior was enchanted with an Undetectable Extension Charm, making the space inside much larger than it appeared from the outside. Yet, the store was still quite crowded. The walls were lined with cages containing various creatures: venomous orange snails, large turtles adorned with gem-like shells, sleek black mice, various owls, ravens, multi-colored cats, crup tails, and shapeshifting rabbits, among others.

"Ahem." Ivan discreetly covered his nose: "The smell here is really something, ahem..."

With so many animals housed together, the air was thick with a mix of odors, challenging the olfactory senses.

Hermione frowned, looked at Ivan, and whispered in agreement, "The conditions here are really quite poor."

Fortunately, Ivan had a clear objective.

Hogwarts first-year students cannot freely choose their pets. After ruling out the owl they already have and the toad that Ivan finds very unappealing, the two young wizards headed straight to the cages filled with cats.

Ivan activated his psychic vision, which helped him better perceive the magical fluctuations emanating from the cats.

"Ivan, what do you think of this one?"

Hermione tugged at Ivan's sleeve and pointed to a cage above them.

Ivan looked up and saw a Persian long-haired cat with fluffy, soft ginger fur, bowed legs, and slightly pigeon-toed feet.

Additionally, it had a peculiar flattened face, as if it had "run into a brick wall headfirst."

Noticing Hermione's interest, the odd-looking cat immediately gazed at the young witch with its yellow eyes and shook its large, furry tail like a bottle brush, seemingly eager to win her affection.

"Isn't it beautiful?"

"Uh..."

Ivan's mouth twitched slightly. He struggled to understand the young witch's aesthetic taste.

In his view, this peculiar Persian cat was so unattractive that it was almost a disservice to the general appearance of cats.

However, Ivan did not outright refuse but instead called over a female clerk to inquire about the specific details of the cat.

The clerk informed them that the cat's name was Crookshanks and that it had been in the store for almost a year.

"It has some kneazle blood, but because it looks quite odd, customers are hesitant to buy it."

According to the clerk's prediction, Crookshanks might be difficult to sell for another year or two.

"Oh, that's too pitiful."

Hermione was genuinely fond of the large cat named Crookshanks.

Upon hearing Crookshanks' name, Ivan immediately recognized the cat's identity. It was the birthday gift Hermione would buy in her third year.

Ivan suggested that Hermione purchase it.

He made the same offer as before, proposing that Hermione exchange some pounds for galleons from him.

If Hermione felt the exchange rate was unfair, she could adjust it. For Ivan, pounds were just as useful in the Muggle world.

"Okay."

Finally, under Ivan's encouragement, Hermione decided to buy Crookshanks.

She felt a deep sympathy for Crookshanks' plight. He was so handsome, why didn't anyone like him?

To this, Ivan could only respond, "As long as you like it."

Then it was Ivan's turn. He selected a gray and white kitten from the pet cats.

The kitten appeared to be less than two months old. In terms of its lineage, it resembled Ivan's ragdoll cat from his previous life, with sapphire eyes and a magical aura that ordinary people couldn't see.

Ivan wasn't sure what these lights signified, but among the various pet cats, this one's magical power was clearly more potent.

"Excuse me, how much is this ragdoll?"

"Ragdoll?"

The female clerk wasn't familiar with ragdoll cats. Ivan explained, "It's a breed of domestic cat developed by Americans around 1970. To my knowledge, this type of cat has been in the UK for less than ten years."

"Sorry, I don't quite understand what you mean, sir."

The wizarding world is largely isolated from the Muggle world, especially concerning recent changes; most wizards are not well-informed about such matters.

The female clerk explained to Ivan that the ragdoll cat he was referring to was also the offspring of a kneazle in the store, similar to Crookshanks.

A kneazle is a magical creature, and owning one typically requires approval from the Ministry of Magic.

"But this one, the ragdoll cat, is different from Crookshanks and does not inherit much kneazle blood."

The clerk continued, "If you like it, sir, I can offer it to you at a low price."

Clearly, in the clerk's view, although this cat was beautiful, its limited kneazle heritage made it less valuable than Crookshanks in terms of price.

"Well, that's it."

Ultimately, Ivan spent nearly 30 Galleons at the Magical Menagerie, 25 of which were for Crookshanks, and the little ragdoll was only 5 Galleons.

Ivan checked the gender of the ragdoll and discovered she was female.

Yuumi was the name Ivan gave to the ragdoll cat, inspired by a game he played in his previous life, Magic Cat Yuumi.

She didn't possess a magic book, but now she had a master capable of performing magic. . . .


Chapter 14: 14: Dumbledore

"Ivan, thank you."

Let's set aside Crookshanks for a moment. Ivan's offer to lend Hermione his advanced spell textbooks saved Hermione a lot of Galleons.

"Humph~ We are friends, aren't we?"

Ivan tousled Hermione's fluffy hair, causing the young witch a bit of embarrassment.

But Hermione didn't pull away.

It must be acknowledged that Ivan's presence alleviated the various uneasy feelings Hermione had upon her initial entry into the magical world.

They are of the same kind, from the same place, and are each other's only friends. This concept took root in Hermione's heart like a seed.

Before leaving Diagon Alley, the two agreed to study magic together.

There are still two weeks before Hogwarts starts. Hermione plans to learn some spells in advance to avoid being bullied by those young wizards from wizarding families after school starts.

During this time, Ivan also inquired with Professor McGonagall about the Trace.

The Trace is a tracking spell that can locate the approximate position of underage wizards and detect magical activities within a certain range around them.

When an underage wizard uses magic in front of a Muggle or if someone around them uses magic, the Ministry of Magic's Improper Use of Magic Office is immediately notified.

This notification is carried out through a contract magic that monitors underage wizards.

"Your wands have not been set with the Trace yet."

Professor McGonagall clarified: "The Trace is not set on wands; it is a type of contract magic."

At the end of the first year at Hogwarts, students receive a summer vacation notice stating that young wizards are not allowed to cast spells outside of school, and students are required to sign their names.

In the wizarding world, the name itself contains magic, and this notice also acts as a contract, which, to a certain extent, binds every underage wizard studying at a magic school.

"In addition, when a young wizard violates the rules and casts a spell outside of school, the Ministry of Magic will receive a notice."

The existence of this notice is based on the magic contract, so it will record the location and time when the young wizard breaks the rules.

As for what magic was cast and who cast it, the Trace cannot determine.

'And that's why the kids of the wizarding world can get away with it!'

"I see."

Ivan nodded and decided to review the spells in the textbook with Hermione over the next two weeks and share experiences.

Afterward, the three of them had lunch at the Leaky Cauldron.

McGonagall used Apparition to send the two home and then returned to Hogwarts via the Floo Network.

In the headmaster's office at Hogwarts, an old man stood behind the glass window.

He had a head of silver-white hair, waist-length, and so long that it could be tucked into his belt, and blue eyes that seemed to possess magical vision, as if they could see through people.

The old man's nose was very long but twisted, appearing to have been broken at least twice.

He is the headmaster of Hogwarts, the most powerful wizard in the wizarding world today, Albus Dumbledore.

"Albus."

Suddenly, Professor McGonagall walked in from the headmaster's office: "I have something to tell you."

Professor McGonagall did not keep him in suspense and directly informed Dumbledore about all the events concerning Ivan, including the occurrences in Ollivander's Wand Shop.

To be as detailed as possible, they even used the Pensieve to more clearly observe Ivan through McGonagall's eyes.

"Ambrosius..."

"The blood of the Eternal Family."

Dumbledore listened to all this patiently. He was well aware of the legend of Merlin's descendants: "It seems that our school will welcome another talented young wizard this year."

"Albus?!"

Professor McGonagall widened her eyes, seemingly puzzled by Dumbledore's calm demeanor.

"Okay, okay, I understand."

Dumbledore soothed Professor McGonagall's concerns. He opened a glass jar on the table, took out a struggling cockroach from it, and asked: "Would you like some?"

"..."

Professor McGonagall took a deep breath and maintained her composure: "No, thank you."

Although the cockroach cluster was not made of real cockroaches, but rather enchanted syrup, the sensation of it struggling in the mouth and the sound it made when bitten were enough to make Professor McGonagall averse to this peculiar candy.

Crack, crack.~

Dumbledore chewed on the cockroach cluster and said calmly: "It seems you are quite concerned about that boy, Minerva."

"Yes, I am worried..."

Professor McGonagall did not finish her sentence, but Dumbledore understood her implications. However, the old man shook his head and said: "They are different, Minerva."

Once bitten, twice shy.

Professor McGonagall had a favorable impression of Ivan.

But it is precisely because she is fond of this child that she hopes Ivan can take the right path.

To be frank, Professor McGonagall feels immense pressure and worries that she may not be capable enough to teach Ivan effectively.

She discussed the matter with Dumbledore primarily to seek additional guidance for Ivan to prevent a repeat of Tom Riddle's issues.

"Don't underestimate yourself."

Dumbledore looked into Professor McGonagall's eyes and smiled: "You are the Deputy Headmistress of Hogwarts, my finest Transfiguration professor."

The old man could empathize with Professor McGonagall's feelings, reminiscent of when he first encountered Tom Riddle—both elated and apprehensive.

"And we must acknowledge it."

Dumbledore continued: "Tom was an exceptional wizard, wasn't he?"

Setting aside external influences, Voldemort's achievements in magic are indeed formidable.

Thus, Dumbledore offered a few more words of reassurance to McGonagall before she departed.

"Ivan Ambrosius, huh?"

After Professor McGonagall left, Dumbledore slowly sat down.

The old man gazed out at the night sky, but his thoughts drifted to Gellert Grindelwald.

The blood of Ambrosius, tied to the descendants of Merlin, last notably manifested in Grindelwald.

Of course, Grindelwald did not possess the ability to make precise predictions or transform physically as Ivan could at such a young age.

The two were not related by blood. After all, the descendants of Merlin were scattered across Europe. This blood awakening seemed more like a miraculous gift of magic bestowed randomly upon wizards.

"Haah.. my old friend.. He is more gifted than you."

Dumbledore marveled at Ivan's talents but did not ponder whether this child would bring positive or negative changes to the wizarding world.

All they could do was impart some wisdom as elders, nothing more.


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