As night fell, Li Feng donned an all-black Cloak, took a cup, pinned a golden wildflower to his chest, and opened a Portal to Hogsmeade.
After stepping through the Portal, Li Feng followed Kreacher into The Hog's Head, the meeting place designated by the buyer who had offered the highest price for the Basilisk.
At first, Li Feng found it strange that the other party had demanded a secret transaction yet chosen to meet in a crowded place like a bar. It was not until Kreacher told him that hiding one's face was fashionable in The Hog's Head. Most customers wore hoods or veils; as long as one dressed appropriately, no one could recognize anyone else.
Li Feng could not understand some of this world's bizarre habits. Did people have to hide their identities even when having a drink? Were they afraid their wives would storm into the bar in the middle of the night and yank their ears? At the same time, no matter how long he thought about it, he could not figure out why Kreacher had told him to bring a cup. Who had ever heard of bringing your own cup to a bar? How was that any different from being told to bring your own seasoning when eating at a restaurant? Did they not have salt or something?
Upon entering the narrow, filthy bar, Li Feng's first impression of the place was not good. The entire establishment consisted of one small, dirty room, and the air was filled with a strong mutton stench. If Li Feng had not liked lamb and grown accustomed to the smell, he probably would have dropped to his knees and vomited the moment he entered.
Frowning, Li Feng looked over the rough wooden tables. Though several candles had been lit on