#247 - Chapter 247 The Strategic Significance of Hogsmeade

Hearing Anton's question, Sebastian continued massaging without stopping, until the old man's face lit up with joy.

"Alright, alright, you rascal, offering courtesy for no reason is definitely suspicious."

"No need for massage, just having the thought is enough, go and sit down."

"What exactly did you come for today?"

Sebastian chuckled and asked, "Isn't today the first day Hogsmeade New Town is open to the entire wizarding world? I came to see how the foot traffic is, and whether the news media are properly reporting it."

"Don't worry about that,", Anton said with a smile, "The media outlets arrived early this morning and have been reporting all morning."

"The news headlines for the next few days will definitely be about Hogsmeade New Town. Before long, the name 'City of Wizards' will be completely established."

"As for the foot traffic,", Anton stood up and went to the window, looking down, "Come and see, from nine o'clock this morning, the streets have been this crowded."

"Moreover, the foot traffic is even greater in the afternoon than in the morning, and many wizards from other countries have come here to visit."

"According to the employees, there were only four Aurors patrolling here in the morning, but by the afternoon the number of patrolling Aurors has increased to ten."

Sebastian nodded with satisfaction.

It's good that there's a lot of foot traffic. It's worth it to have Swan Media branches all over the world advertise for Hogsmeade.

Before, the shopkeepers of the various magic shops were unwilling to move to the new city to open shops.

Having just walked through the street, I saw that the shopkeepers were all smiling from ear to ear.

I wonder how many of these visiting tourists will be attracted to settle here.

Thinking of this, Sebastian asked, "Grandpa, how are the houses in the residential area selling?"

"The specific data hasn't been sent up by the employees yet,", Anton said with a smile, "However, I see that the sales office has been constantly busy."

"Young people are constantly going in and out, and they seem quite happy."

Good to be happy!

Sebastian has put a lot of effort into making Hogsmeade an ideal place for wizards to settle down.

The establishment of a wizard kindergarten and a wizard elementary school allows children in the magic world to receive systematic preschool education from an early age.

There is also no need to worry about medical conditions. The newly opened St. Mungo's Hospital branch in Hogsmeade provides daily treatment services, constantly guarding everyone's health.

And there is no need to mention security. A brand new Auror office has been set up in the central area of Hogsmeade New Town to ensure the stability of this emerging town.

Even the most audacious dark wizards would not dare to cause trouble here easily.

In addition to these essential living facilities, Sebastian also launched a series of exciting home buying activities.

As long as you buy a house here, buyers can enjoy free design services!

Whether you like a classic-style house interior or want a fashionable Muggle-style design, there will be professional magic designers to tailor it for you.

If you are a young wizard, just graduated and preparing to buy a house and get married?

In response to this situation, Sebastian also thoughtfully launched a special home-buying discount for newlyweds.

As long as you have a formal job in the magic world, you can enjoy zero-interest installment payments. In this way, even a newly graduated little wizard can buy their favorite house here without any savings.

Anyway, once the magic contract is signed, there is no need to worry about the other party breaking the contract.

In order to attract more wizards to buy houses, Sebastian also personally planned a large-scale home-buying lottery event. As long as you buy a house in the new city, you will have the opportunity to win a luxury prize!

The grand prizes include vouchers of various denominations, various alchemy furniture, and even a top-notch flying broomstick—the Firebolt!

With various activities being thrown in, there's no need to worry about these wizards who come to visit not being tempted.

If possible, Sebastian would also like to attract graduates from Beauxbatons and Durmstrang to settle here.

Let this place become the most top-notch wizard gathering place in the entire magic world.

At that time, he will definitely be able to make money until his hands are soft!

Looking at Sebastian's beaming face, Anton said happily, "You little money-grubber, you're so happy when you hear about making money?!"

"You already have so many Galleons that you can't spend them all, but you're still so obsessed with making money."

"Then you're wronging me, Grandpa,", Sebastian protested, "Developing Hogsmeade is not just for money."

"You also know that the mysterious man has reappeared. I'm doing this to guard against him and his dark wizards."

"The wizards in the past lived too scattered, so they were defeated one by one by the Death Eaters."

"Now that the wizards are gathered here, there are definitely many benefits. At least when there are more people, everyone's courage will be sufficient."

"Moreover, if everyone buys a house here and their children are educated here, they will naturally become people who are determined to defend this place under the bond of interests."

"Even if the mysterious man attacks with his army, as long as someone directly restrains the mysterious man, the residents here will definitely have the courage to take up their wands to fight in order to prevent their houses from being destroyed by the Death Eaters."

"Do you think this makes sense?"

"Okay, that makes some sense,", Anton nodded with a smile, "Putting aside other things, just having Dumbledore as the headmaster next door is enough to give everyone a sense of security and attract people to settle here."

Sebastian picked up a bottle of drink, moistened his throat, sat casually on the sofa and asked, "Why didn't I see Grandma? Where is she? Didn't she come here too?"

"Isn't it because of your business,", Anton said unhappily, "Your grandma is responsible for the recruitment of the wizard kindergarten and wizard elementary school, and is now interviewing teachers who come to apply."

"Really, because of your little trivial matter, the whole family has to be mobilized."

"Hehe,", Sebastian grinned, "I'm not afraid that you two are too lonely usually."

"As the saying goes, the most valuable thing in this era is talent."

"Now it's just right, Grandma is responsible for the kindergarten and elementary school, and Grandpa, you will be responsible for the research institute later."

"In short, other work can be arranged for the employees to do, but education must be in our own hands."

"Grandpa and Grandma, please put in more effort."

Anton was noncommittal about Sebastian's statement.

Of course he understood the importance of education. This is a great achievement that benefits the present and benefits the future, and can make one famous in history.

Whether it's the kindergarten, elementary school, or research institute, the position of the first headmaster cannot be given to others.

Thinking of the arrangements for the kindergarten, Anton frowned and asked, "By the way, what exactly is your early childhood development plan all about?"

"In addition to basic reading and writing, learning knowledge, and various handicraft skills, why do you want the children to learn to do housework, wash clothes, and cook?"

"Are you training children or training house elves?"

"Haha,", Sebastian was amused by the old man's humor and laughed, "Why did you think of house elves?"

"Children are full of energy and are naturally active. Learning handicraft skills and washing clothes and cooking can better cultivate their concentration."

"Moreover, they have a strong desire to perform. After learning to cook, they will definitely want to go home and cook for their parents in order to get their parents' praise."

"Don't worry, these are all advanced parenting skills learned from Muggles."

"As long as the children become well-behaved, I guarantee that the parents will be extremely happy."

With that, Sebastian stood up with Mia.

"Okay, I won't say much for now, let's go say hello to Grandma, then go shopping and watch a movie."

"Bye bye..."

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