While Kagura reported the situation to Ashiya Department Head, the Grangers had already been strolling along Oxford Street for quite some time.
After finishing their shopping, they arrived at the quieter end of the street.
Outside No. 139, two burly men in white long-sleeved shirts and black gloves were doing push-ups.
Judging by the small pools of sweat dripping from their foreheads onto the ground, they had been at it for at least half an hour.
Hermione, walking behind her parents, twitched the corner of her mouth.
They had not seen each other for just a few months, yet they had grown more than a size larger.
At this rate, even their families might not recognize them.
The two bodyguards recognized her at once as well.
They stood up, panting slightly. "Hello, Miss Granger!"
Hermione looked a little embarrassed. "Dad, Mum, they're both wizards. They should be employees at Vincent's new shop."
"A new shop?" Mr. and Mrs. Granger were even more confused.
Their daughter was an Order of Merlin, Second Class recipient, so it was hardly strange for wizards to know her.
"Have you forgotten? He's the apprentice of the legendary Nicolas Flamel."
Realizing they had nearly given themselves away, the two bodyguards hurriedly chimed in.
"The boss earned quite a few Gold Galleons selling Gwent, so he decided to open a specialty shop for alchemical items."
"Three distinguished guests, please come in."
The shop on the first floor had not changed much.
Evelyn sat on the sofa reading a novel, while Eric ended his phone call after saying just a few words.
They warmly stepped forward.
"Chris, why didn't you call before coming over?"
"Jane, it's been a long time."
After exchanging a few pleasantries, the Waynes led the three of them to sit down.
Just as Evelyn