Chapter 644: Beauxbaton
After shaking hands with Ryan, Lucius seemed to relax a lot. In the following time, in order to show his sincerity in cooperation, he began to explain some stories about European pure-blood families to Ryan and Hermione. As a family that has been continuously marrying various pure-blood families in Europe in order to avoid marriages of close relatives, the Malfoy family does have a good understanding of pure-blood wizards in Europe.
—The general situation is like this. When we go to Beauxbatons this time, we will mainly meet some French pure-blood family members. I will introduce them here first. As for other people, I will introduce them to you on the spot after seeing them.
That's enough, thank you anyway. Ryan said seriously. Lucius Malfoy's explanation this time made up for his biggest problem. The grievances and grievances between the families.
You're welcome, Lucius stood up, leaning on his cane. This is also the value of my participation in the operation this time. It is a job within the scope of my duties. Okay, I will go to rest for a while now. If you have anything to do, you can come to me. After finishing speaking, he turned to the back of the sofa and pushed open the door in the lounge. The door went in.
As expected of the head of the pure-blood family, after saying these things, he knew that he was not welcomed by Ryan and the others, so he simply found an excuse and left space for Ryan and Hermione.
There was no talking all the way, and after a four-hour flight at two o'clock in the afternoon, they finally arrived at the predetermined location near Perpignan: a clearing in a mountainous forest. After getting out of the carriage, Ryan saw that there was already a small pink-blue carriage waiting here drawn by two rune horses. A young wizard in blue silk robes is waiting here.
Welcome, guests from Hogwarts. The wizard said in French, and then stretched out a hand to make a gesture of invitation, Please get in the car, the rest of the journey will be completed by the chariot carriage Beauxbatons will keep your carriages intact until departure.
It seems that not every school is as willing to share their school's secrets with you as Hogwarts. After getting in the car, Hermione looked at the luxurious carriage curiously, and finally her eyes fell on the car that was completely covered by a large number of decorations. Said on the carriage. The car couldn't see out at all.
Of course. Ryan said after picking up a beautiful-looking cream pastry from the table and taking a bite. In fact, the whole of Europe, that is, our Hogwarts, is a special case. The founders of the school vowed to spread the knowledge they have mastered. That's why the position of Hogwarts is made public in the wizarding world, which expresses An open academic attitude.
The distance between the scheduled location and Beauxbaton was not far away, and they arrived at their destination after only ten minutes of flying. After the carriage landed and stopped, the door opened automatically. Beauxbaton School of Magic appeared in front of them.
Unlike the castle-like buildings of Hogwarts, Beauxbatons is composed of more than a dozen palace-like buildings. The main bodies of these buildings are built of red bricks and gray granite, with many exquisite sculptures and gilded iron railings. The uppermost roof is dark blue, with a large number of gilded decorations, giving the overall feeling of grandeur.
Now they are standing on a square in the middle of a concave-shaped building, the whole square is covered with black and white marble floor tiles. In the center of the square is a small fountain made of white marble. There are more than a dozen golden sculptures of mythical figures placed on the gilded bronze base with exquisite reliefs in the middle.
A gift from Nicholas Flamel and his wife, 1427. Ryan whispered the content on the gold-encrusted bronze plaque on the marble.
Yes, this is the fountain donated by one of our most famous alumni, Nicolas May. After hearing Ryan muttering,
The senior student of Beauxbatons who was leading the way puffed out his chest and said. To this day, we also have the best alchemy course in Europe. Even in the world, only the Eye of Horus in Egypt, the Palace of Wisdom in Babylon and the Alchemist Academy of the Chinese Dynasty can be compared with us.
Having said that, the young man paused for a moment, looked at Ryan and said, I heard that you, as the school manager of Hogwarts, are also good at alchemy, so you can spare a little time to communicate with everyone.
Of course. Ryan nodded. By the way, where are we going now?
Principal's Office, Madam Maxime is already waiting for you there. After following the young wizard up the white marble stairs to the fourth floor, Ryan and the three of them walked into Beauxbaton's principal's office.
Ryan and the others have been to Dumbledore's office many times. If the first impression of Principal Dumbledore's office is mysterious, then the first impression of Mrs. Maxim's office is that it is simply big.
Yes, the most intuitive feeling of this office is that it is big. For example, the high-backed chair with enough space for two people and the matching huge desk, and the elegant but slightly huge woman.
Nice to meet you, Ryan. As the champion of the last Triwizard Tournament, Ryan left a deep impression on Mrs. Maxim. So she recognized Ryan at once, I didn't expect that after just over two years, you would grow to the point where you are now.
It's just a special situation. Ryan said bluntly without being polite. It should be said that this is a very bad situation. I would rather be an ordinary student to finish my studies, worry about the N.E.W.T exam, and occasionally stroll by the lake with my lover. Rather than taking on such an important task like this now. Task.
Yes, the current situation is indeed very bad. Madam Maxime immediately sat up straight and said seriously. That's why I'm speaking with you alone, and specifically avoiding the representative of the British Ministry of Magic who is downstairs right now.
I'm glad you made the choice now, Ryan said. But what can we do when the French Ministry of Magic decides to remain neutral? At least since the first day of school, we have been fighting alone except for very few supplies from the Chinese Empire.
I'm sorry, because the first thing the French Ministry of Magic does is to protect our people. Madam Maxime said calmly. So in order to avoid extending the flames of war to this land, sometimes it is necessary to make certain compromises.
Of course, of course I understand your traditional approach, Ryan nodded. After all, this war now belongs to us. But I need to point out that the ambition of the mysterious people is definitely not limited to Britain. Once we can't support it, their next expansion goal is very obvious.\
,"Of course we understand this, at least I understand this. Madame Maxime said seriously, raising her voice slightly. So I hope that now there will be a connection and cooperation between Beauxbatons and Hogwarts.
Thank you! Ryan and the others bowed again to Mrs. Maxime from the bottom of their hearts. They knew that although this kind of behavior was not the behavior of the Ministry of Magic, as the only magic school in France, these behaviors of Beauxbatons could also represent A French view of both sides of the present British war.
Although out of the idea of not wanting to be involved in the war, the French Ministry of Magic acquiesced to the British Ministry of Magic in London. But in order to avoid Voldemort's further expansion ambitions, the French wizarding community decided to provide some assistance to Hogwarts through the connection between Beauxbatons and Hogwarts schools.
For the next 20 minutes, the four of them discussed the content of the aid with each other. Fortunately, before they finally left, they finally reached an agreement that both parties were satisfied with.
