Chapter 84: Hogsmeade Properties

Slowly opening the door, what came into view was Pansy's slightly nervous face.

After a closer look, Ino also found some differences. Pansy seemed to have put on some light makeup today. The cheeks that were originally slightly thin and had a bit of a mean temperament now added a bit of softness and fullness.

"Ms. Parkinson? What are you doing...?"

He stood at the door and did not invite the other party into the room immediately.

Maybe it doesn't matter in France, but in England, etiquette and implicitness are an indispensable part, no matter what the occasion is.

"Good morning! Mr. Swinburne."

Pansy nodded slightly. Although the movement was subtle, it showed friendliness and respect just right. It seemed that after many times of practice, her behavior was very decent.

"Remember what happened on the train? I brought some real estate deeds. You can choose a property you like. Don't worry, these are all approved by my parents."

As if she was afraid of misunderstanding, Pansy's voice was a little anxious, especially on the words "parents agreed" deliberately emphasized some of the tone.

"Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Miss Parkinson!" Ino bowed slightly.

He originally thought that Pansy was just impulsive when she said that on the train, but who would have thought that she was so serious that she came to his door with a stack of real estate certificates three days later...

"If..." Pansy hesitated for a moment, then whispered: "I mean, if possible, I hope you can call me Pansy!"

"Okay! Pansy, you can also call me Ino!"

Although the voice was a little small, it was clearly heard by Ino.

Looking at the somewhat restrained girl in front of him, he once again found that many times he really couldn't be misled by the stories that were sung.

A living life, a living person, is always complex and multifaceted, not monotonous and stereotyped.

They in the story, whether it is character or conduct, may just be a unilateral definition of the storyteller.

"Then? Let's go to the lobby downstairs?" Ino glanced at the room behind him and suggested.

"Yeah."

Pansy answered softly, her voice was so small that people couldn't hear her tone.

...

The three brooms in the morning were still a little cold.

Slowly walking down the stairs with Pansy, the whole lobby was pitifully sparsely populated. Under Ms. Rosmerta's playful eyes, Ino chose a table near the corner.

There was no way, Ms. Rosmerta's curious, probing, and meaningful eyes really made people a little annoyed, just like the expression of a parent after discovering that his child was in early love.

A relatively remote corner just missed the sight of a certain busybody perfectly.

"Please sit down! To be honest, I can't wait." Ino said half-jokingly.

Owning a property of his own seemed to have been engraved in the depths of his soul.

"Well! Then you can take a look. There are six shops and 12 residences, all according to your standards, and the price is about 10,000 Galleons. Maybe the shops will be more expensive, but the difference will not be too big."

Pansy put the parchment scroll in her arms on the table, and as for discounts, she didn't mention it.

Looking at the pile of properties on the table, Ino didn't reach out immediately.

Shops for 10,000? Are you kidding! He is not a rookie. Although Hogsmeade is not as prosperous as Diagon Alley, it is not so cheap.

Perhaps pure-blood girls have the skill of observing words and expressions. After seeing that the things she put on the table were not touched, Pansy explained:

"The shop will be more expensive, but my parents agree that you can pay 10,000 Galleons first, and the difference can be made up later."

"Thank them for their generosity!" After finding out the reason, Ino also checked the parchment on the table.

Although he had made up his mind not to touch those shops, the selling price of the twelve houses still made him a little ashamed.

Nothing else, the main reason is that it is too cheap. The discount is almost catching up with the supermarkets nearing the expiration date in London.

At the end of each month, those supermarkets will sell some foods that are close to the expiration date, and the prices of those foods are really outrageous.

...

Although he had a comparison in his mind, Ino still checked all the parchments quietly, and Pansy sat politely by his side during the period without any interference.

About a quarter of an hour passed.

"Pansy, actually... there's really no need for this. Maybe I don't have enough money, but I will slowly make up the difference."

After thinking about it, Ino decided to tell the truth. Everyone likes cheap goods, but it's not so easy to repay the favors owed.

"You choose first, and I'll tell you the real price when the time comes."

As if thinking of this situation, Pansy blurted out without thinking.

"Okay! Then these three, if possible, I want to take a look."

Ino picked up and selected three parchments, all of which are standard residential properties, two rooms similar to apartments, and one single-family house.

The three places have their own advantages and disadvantages, but the only thing in common is their area and location, all in the remote area of Hogsmeade, and the area is very small.

Of course, these disadvantages may be difficult for others to accept, but he is happy with it.

It's good to be remote, quiet and undisturbed. As for the area... To be honest, he also has his own plans.

The Ministry of Magic's regulations on the extension spell, whoever likes to abide by it.

Anyway, the British Ministry of Magic will be too busy to take care of itself in the next few years. As long as it is not publicized, no one will keep an eye on it.

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Leave the Three Broomsticks.

Deep in Hogsmeade, far away from the commercial street.

Under the guidance of Pansy, the guide, Ino passed through several quiet alleys in succession and finally came to the first property.

From a distance, the two-story building stood quietly at the end of the alley, as if isolated from the world. Although some of the houses around it are old and abandoned, this small building still maintains its integrity and tidiness.

In fact, when it comes to this, we have to mention the Ministry of Magic.

Before, in the Hogwarts Library, he had also specifically checked some information and found that the Ministry of Magic’s living regulations for wizards were really weird.

Except for wizard gathering places such as Diagon Alley or Hogsmeade, other places in the British Isles only need a license signed by the Director of the Law Enforcement Department to build houses at will.

Of course, if discovered by Muggles, the wizard himself must also bear the corresponding responsibility, and the specific matter will be handled by the Department of Accidents and Disasters.

However, Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade are different. They have their own unique system. No one can build houses privately here at will, even if the Ministry of Magic does not have such rights.

This also means that although Hogsmeade has a large number of vacant properties, it is still in short supply in terms of housing.

Of course, there may also be pure-blood concepts here. After all, many ancient pure-blood families would rather let their houses be abandoned than let the mudbloods they call live in.

Therefore, let alone selling houses in Hogsmeade, there are very few people willing to rent them out.

This is a perfect reflection of the style of the British Empire. It would rather let the meat rot in the pot than give anyone a chance to share the pie.

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