#19 - Daily Prophet's guess

Eleven-year-olds don't have real conflicts; this is a common sense that Muen already knew.

Of course, this excludes someone deliberately causing trouble.

Like Malfoy.

These past two days, they inevitably ran into Slytherin students during class or meal times, and everyone's main concern was actually Harry and the scar on his forehead.

Muen also felt that there was no animosity between him and Malfoy, but the other party seemed to pay close attention to him.

"My dad said he only got Muggle bronze coins..."

"And he only bought second-hand goods..."

During breakfast this morning, Malfoy was again sharing gossip brought by owls with Crabbe and Goyle, and they kept pointing in Muen's direction.

"Wow! The Daily Prophet says that the person who changed the rules of Gringotts is likely an accomplice of a black wizard thief!"

At the Gryffindor table, Lee Jordan explained major news from the newspaper every day, saying that it could improve his commentary skills.

And his good friends George and Fred always echoed these major events, adding some funny actions to the performance.

Their tacit understanding and playfulness became a free comedy show that Muen could enjoy every morning during breakfast.

"Harry, so you're an accomplice of a thief!" Fred walked over and put his arm around Harry jokingly.

"I told you, it's not me."

"Don't believe them! They always tease me, just like they tease Harry."

Seeing the surprised expression on Muen's face, Ron, who was sitting next to him, shrugged and explained.

However, Ron's words didn't have much effect, and Muen's expression became even stranger.

......

Today, the first class in the morning was Transfiguration, and after mastering all the syllables of the match-to-needle spell, Muen completed the magic in one go.

Hermione, who was sitting next to him, stared intently at the shiny silver needle, her eyes filled with a spirit of not admitting defeat.

By the end of the class, seven or eight students had mastered this magic.

Professor McGonagall specially assigned a fifteen-inch parchment assignment after class, saying that it could help master basic Transfiguration as soon as possible.

This was also the first time Muen had heard of homework being measured by length.

After class, Professor McGonagall called Muen to the office. Along the way, his classmates showed helpless expressions, but Hermione even showed some envy.

As soon as he entered the office, Muen directly saw the newspaper on the desk, which was the one Lee Jordan mentioned during breakfast.

"Mr. Scarlett, I think you should have heard the recent rumors about Gringotts Wizarding Bank."

Seeing Muen's eyes, McGonagall asked directly without any concealment.

"Yes, thieves and rule-changers, I just heard about it this morning."

Muen answered cautiously. He knew that the latter mentioned in the newspaper was likely him, but he had no idea that Gringotts would change the rules for exchanging Galleons because of this small matter.

"Professor, but I don't know that black wizard thief at all."

While speaking, Muen muttered, "The goblins of Gringotts are so stingy."

Muen quickly explained to McGonagall, he didn't want the school to punish him for this matter.

"Of course, seeing the reporter's name on this report, I know that every word in it is unbelievable."

Hearing Professor McGonagall say this, Muen's eyes glanced at the end of the report.

【Rita Skeeter】

This is the reporter's name.

"Rest assured, Mr. Scarlett, this factually inaccurate report will not affect your studies at Hogwarts. I called you here just to ask if you would be willing to accept an exclusive interview with the Daily Prophet."

"Exclusive interview? With this Rita Skeeter?"

Muen was a little surprised. He had never thought that he would be targeted by reporters because of such a trivial matter.

"That's right, Rita Skeeter wrote a letter to Dumbledore, saying that she wanted to turn the Gringotts matter into a series of reports."

"Can I refuse, Professor?"

Hearing Muen's statement, McGonagall's serious expression disappeared, and then a smile appeared.

"Of course, Dumbledore actually doesn't recommend her coming to the school, but he still insisted that I ask your attitude first."

Muen didn't know how the mysterious Headmaster Dumbledore considered it, but he didn't like this reporter who relied entirely on speculation.

In fact, apart from this, the most important thing was that Muen believed that the interview would likely disturb his studies.

Looking at Harry after he became famous, Muen could guess what kind of treatment he would receive after accepting the interview.

In his opinion, it was best not to change anything now, so as to ensure that he could study magic steadily.

"Alright, Mr. Scarlett, I will reply to the newspaper, but you should also pay attention. Since Rita Skeeter can find you, others will also notice you."

"Don't worry, Professor, none of this can stop me from learning magic."

Hearing Muen's childish statement, McGonagall rarely showed a smile.

"Of course I believe it, by the way." Professor McGonagall said and looked at Muen curiously.

"Pomona and I said that you are going to the Forbidden Forest to collect magical saplings that can be used to make wands, is that right?"

"Yes, Professor."

Muen confessed to McGonagall his idea of researching magical plants, and repeatedly assured that he would never go deep into the Forbidden Forest.

"Okay, I will write to Hagrid. Without his help, you are likely to get lost in the Forbidden Forest."

Getting Professor McGonagall's consent, Muen left the office happily.

Now the first difficulty in making a wand has been solved. As long as he can distinguish which plants have magical properties, then he can also find the same plants when he returns to Xilin.

......

In the afternoon, there was a Charms class. After mastering the syllables of the Lumos charm, Muen also successfully cast the spell in one go.

Moreover, the glowing time of his wand has faintly caught up with Hermione, which filled Hermione with a sense of urgency.

......

After coming out of the library in the evening, Hermione walked two steps faster to catch up with Muen's pace.

"Why do you pay so much attention to wand making? These knowledge will not be used in class and exams at all."

Just now in the library, Muen and Hermione both finished Professor McGonagall's homework first, and then started reading the books they borrowed.

However, Muen was still reading "Wand Making and Maintenance", and his attitude was very serious.

Hermione didn't think that Muen was doing this to better establish a connection with the wand, because Muen's performance in Transfiguration and Charms class during the day didn't look like someone who couldn't control his wand.

Muen felt for the first time that he shouldn't get too close to smart people.

Hermione's insight was too keen, which made it difficult for him, who already had secrets, to hide himself well.

"Of course, I just like this kind of magic."

Muen said a reason that was least likely to be refuted.

"But the growth of plants for making wands takes several years. You may have left Hogwarts, but the tree hasn't grown yet."

Muen had already thought about this question, but since Professor Sprout believed that this was the most direct way to discover magical plants, then it would definitely not take Muen too long.

Especially since Professor Sprout also promised a mysterious reward.

This further fueled Muen's confidence in wanting to grow a magical plant himself.