Chapter 248 The Magic World Becomes So Strange

The changes in Hogsmeade have amazed all the young wizards. Since the news spread back to Hogwarts, more and more students have been eager to flock to this magical city to experience the charm of this new city for themselves.

Those first and second year wizards who have not yet been allowed to go to Hogsmeade are also fascinated by this new world.

In order to meet the needs of the little wizards who cannot visit in person, the merchants in Hogsmeade have thoughtfully launched an owl takeaway service.

Just put the order and the corresponding gold galleons in an envelope and let the owl deliver it. It won't be long before the owl flies back with the items they ordered.

For senior wizards, the appeal of Hogsmeade goes far beyond entertainment and food.

In just one weekend, their discussion of Hogsmeade had shifted from where to go for fun to buying property there after graduation.

Many students agreed with each other that after graduation, they would all settle in Hogsmeade and become neighbors there.

The little wizards happily arrived at the end of September in such excitement.

However, this September was not a good month for Sirius Black.

Since escaping from prison, Sirius Black has been hiding in the Muggle world in the form of an Animagus black dog, living a hungry life.

When Muggles saw him, they just treated him as a stray dog. Occasionally someone would throw some food to him, and some kind-hearted Muggles even tried to adopt him.

Using this advantage, he ran through the shadows of the city, weaving through narrow alleys, abandoned factories, and Muggle streets.

Due to the lack of information, the Aurors obviously did not expect that he would be so cunning as to roam around the Muggle world using the identity of a black dog.

Occasionally, Sirius would transform back into his human form, deliberately let the Muggles see him, and then quickly disappear, leaving the Aurors empty-handed.

The Aurors were running around like headless flies in the pursuit of one man after another, and Sirius always seemed to be able to escape one step ahead of them.

Every night, he would find a secluded corner and continue thinking about his next plan.

Every time at this time, he would look in the direction of Hogwarts and talk to himself in a crazy tone.

"It's not time yet..."

"The Aurors are still chasing us closely, and Hogwarts has set up a tight net."

"Be patient until they completely relax."

"Peter, just wait in Hogwarts. Sooner or later, I will catch you myself and avenge James."

As time went by, the Aurors gradually relaxed their vigilance, as if they had seen through Sirius's plan. The frequency of their arrests was greatly reduced, and they were just waiting for Sirius to reveal a flaw.

Feeling this, Sirius secretly came to Knockturn Alley at the end of September.

He had to find a way to get a magic wand. Without it, he would be almost useless and would have no way to take revenge.

Knockturn Alley was his first choice for looking for wands. There were always some criminals hiding here, making a living by buying and selling dark magic items and contraband.

He doesn't need to buy it, all he needs to do is find a hapless person who is alone and snatch his wand.

These lawbreakers would most likely not ask the Aurors to report the incident to the police even if their wands were stolen.

Night gradually enveloped Knockturn Alley, which looked particularly eerie and narrow in the darkness.

The air was filled with a rotten smell and damp musty odor, mixed with the occasional footsteps and low whispers.

In a hidden shadow, a large black dog quietly appeared. It was thin and had green eyes that flashed alertly in the darkness.

Ever since he escaped from Azkaban, this vigilance had become his instinct, and he never let his guard down even in black dog form.

He ran through the corner of the alley, nimbly avoiding any possible gazes, and the black dog's figure almost blended into the night.

Whenever a wizard passed by, he would immediately hide in the shadows, hold his breath, and stare at those who passed by.

Suddenly, the conversation between the two wizards reached his ears, arousing his curiosity.

"Boss, you spent a month in Azkaban this time, and it seems that you didn't suffer much from the Dementors. Also, I don't know if it's an illusion, but why do I feel that your face looks quite rosy?"

"I can tell you haven't watched the news. I signed up for a labor reform program, and I face Dementors for less than eight hours a day."

"So what do you do with the rest of your time?"

"What? Work. My job is to brew potions, but my workplace is not in Azkaban."

"Ah! So you have to work nearly sixteen hours a day?!"

"What the hell are you yelling about? I would like to work longer, but the Auror in charge said that would be inhumane."

"You want to work longer?!"

"Of course I do. Work makes me happy. I wish I could work longer so I can see fewer Dementors. Besides, at work, I eat and drink well. It's like a god's life."

“I didn’t quite understand it, but I was blown away.”

"After a month of training, my potion skills have improved a lot. The training teachers there are very good. I want to stay in there for another month to attend this kind of alternative training class."

"...Okay, as long as you are happy...By the way, Boss, Hogsmeade has changed a lot. I will take you there tomorrow to welcome you."

"Really, if you want to learn a skill, I recommend you go to Azkaban. It provides food and accommodation, and you can also learn skills..."

The two people's voices were getting farther and farther away, and Sirius was hiding in the shadows with a lot of questions in his mind.

Azkaban training class?

Is this the Azkaban where I stayed? !

Why can't I understand what that person just said at all?

By the way, the little brother just said that Hogsmeade has changed a lot. What has it become?

It won't affect my infiltration plan...

Sirius had an idea and went to a trash can and started looking through the newspapers. He urgently needed to learn about the recent changes in the wizarding world through the newspapers.

Damn...

Don’t wizards read newspapers nowadays? Why is there not a single old newspaper in the trash can?

strange!

I have only been on the run for less than two months. How come the magical world has become so unfamiliar?

After a lot of effort, Sirius dug out a Hogsmeade flyer from the trash can. The modern building made his heart sink.

So strange...

Is this view really Hogsmeade?

No!

Can't wait any longer.

I must get a wand quickly and go to Hogsmeade to check out the place.

I hope those secret passages are still there...

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