After the judge announced the verdict, Vincent walked out first.
Harry's choice was no surprise.
Because of their kindness, they did not resist.
Because of my kindness, I couldn't bear to make another decision.
But Dumbledore's story illustrates that kindness is useless.
"You seem disappointed?"
"No."
Hermione handed him a beautifully wrapped gift box. "Happy birthday, Vincent."
Today is July 23.
"Thanks." Vincent took the package but didn't open it immediately. "Want to come to my party?"
"I'm not like you." She said sternly, "I still have to study for next semester's material."
Vincent didn't care about it.
It would be strange if she agreed on the spot.
"Chris, you know the location, right?"
"I won't get lost, Eric."
Wayne and the Mr. and Mrs. Granger walked out of the courtroom chatting and laughing.
Next came the Weasley family and the Diggory family.
They all seem to be going to Vincent's birthday party.
Are you going to study at 139 Oxford Street?
Hermione ran towards her parents with an extremely unnatural expression.
Vincent followed behind his parents, carrying the gifts.
"Whose gift is this?"
"Here, hers."
Eric and Evelyn both nodded thoughtfully.
More than an hour later, the families arrived at the bustling city center of London.
The Wayne family's address is no secret.
After Vincent's status as Nicolas Flamel's apprentice was made public, wizards began to appear in the vicinity from time to time.
Unfortunately, the Wayne family is currently the Burrow, and most of those who came out of curiosity have already left.
Of course, some people persisted.
For example, people from the International Alchemy Association.
The description of "The Quibbler" was so captivating that, despite the repeated attempts by Chairman Hafra to stop them, they did not give up their desire to see the true face of the Gunblade.
Vincent was blocked as soon as he got out of the car.
"Everyone, it's my birthday today, how about we all celebrate together?"
He winked at Eric.
I can't stay in this house anymore.
There's a small garden behind Building 139, and it's now completely packed with people.
The Alchemy's Guild members are all very sensible.
They left after each leaving some alchemical trinkets as gifts.
Seeing his determined look, Eric immediately called and booked three plane tickets.
The twins huddled next to Vincent and used a barbecue fork as a microphone.
"Mr. Wayne, are you used to being a celebrity?"
"Sharp, move away—cough cough, no."
Have you considered moving?
"It will be discovered no matter where you move it."
Four pairs of parents in the distance were busy cooking in front of several barbecue grills.
Many of the children went to help.
Ginny was pulled there by Percy and Hermione.
Cedric, having finished flipping the chicken wings, stared with a pained expression at the mysterious black object in front of him.
"Is this something I can eat?"
Hermione tentatively cut off the outermost layer with a knife. "Okay, it's true that even the Gu Gu doesn't eat it."
"I suggest you give Vincent, after all, he's the main character today."
She left without saying a word.
Unexpectedly, the honest and kind-hearted Cedric actually learned the twins' tricks.
The key point is that Hermione learned it too.
After Ginny baked a lamb chop that looked passable, she immediately took it to Harry was playing his Famicom upstairs.
"Thank you." Ron took a big bite out of the meat.
If he were to turn around now, he would surely see a pair of murderous eyes.
After her first failure, Hermione downstairs summarized the points to pay attention to, such as the heat and flipping the food.
Her mind was filled with a string of numbers, and she was silently counting the time.
It doesn't look very appealing, but if you cut off the burnt parts, it's still edible.
Cedric thought she would be the one to taste it again, but she walked straight ahead.
Vincent "preferential treatment," took a bite.
"It's alright."
The taste was so-so, and the meat was very dry, clearly because it was grilled for too long.
"Oh." Hermione quietly went back.
The twins grinned and approached again, "Mr. Wayne, were you telling the truth just now?"
"It's definitely edible." Vincent handed over the pork roll he had already taken a bite of.
Fred shook his head. "This is the treatment you deserve."
"That's because she knows what it means to repay kindness," Vincent, pursing his lips. "Don't forget who's in the kitchen at night—"
"Stop talking." George looked like he was ready to die. "We won't do anything today except feed you."
"I have hands," Vincent, getting to the barbecue grill before the others.
The party continued into the evening.
Officer Kyle, who was coming home from work, was stunned by the sight.
Last year's birthday party only had Wayne's family, but this year there are suddenly so many more people.
He shoved a flat gift box into Vincent, saying, "You've made quite a few friends, so the new school seems pretty good."
"Of course, it's the best!" Vincent had an urge to put it on the grill.
"You really can't reveal your name?"
"Cannot."
"Okay." Kyle went to find Eric.
He never saw Rita again after that day.
"I'll arrange to meet you guys sometime."
"Good brother!"
It wasn't until the early hours of the morning that the families finally dispersed.
"Don't stay up too late, you have to catch an early flight tomorrow."
"Okay."
Vincent carried a large pile of gifts upstairs.
What interested him most were those alchemical gadgets.
Some of them can regulate temperature, while others can serve as a light source over a wide area.
Overall, they are all very basic little items, nothing particularly amazing.
However, he was not disappointed; on the contrary, he became less resistant to the International Alchemy Association.
After eating her fill Gu Gu lay on the bed, watching the gift boxes being opened one by one.
Harry, as always, was straightforward and blunt, giving away 100 Gold Galleons.
Ron did put some thought into making a greeting card, even though the little figure drawn inside didn't look like him at all.
Hermione's gift was the most outrageous; she actually sent a whole thick book of "The International Statute of Secrecy".
He was actually a little hopeful.
Fred and George sent a whole bunch of prank props.
The most useful of them all is a brand new Extendable Ears that has been thoroughly cleaned.
Cedric's most practical possession was a pair of boxing gloves made of Dragon Hide.
Percy was the most unconventional, directly devising the entire process for the Gwent campus tournament.
Specifically, this includes each student's skill level and the card deck they use.
Ginny also had a piece, and it was a completely handmade Rascal Rabbit model.
Although some details are lacking, it doesn't look like it was just completed recently.
"Recently..." Vincent looked at the sleeping Gu Gu with one of its eyes closed.
If I remember correctly, Harry was born at the end of July, which is the 31st.
I gave a dagger for Christmas, so I should give something more practical for a birthday.
He opened the Mithril Briefcase and pulled out a bulletproof vest.
Next, open Nicolas Flamel's manuscript and find the Magical Circuit that strengthens hardness.