Since the last Wizard Lookout Station Broadcast, Albert had found himself becoming more popular.
This became even more obvious after arriving in Diagon Alley.
Many passersby around him stopped in their tracks and cast curious looks his way, making Albert feel as though he had become Savior Harry. Even more strangely, a girl actually ran over to shake his hand. Fortunately, Obscurus Books at 18a, South Diagon Alley, was already in sight.
"I've been waiting for you for a long time, Mr. Anderson."
When Albert arrived at the entrance of Obscurus Books with a document bag in hand, he saw an excited middle-aged wizard in his fifties hurrying toward him. The man even spread his arms, seemingly intending to give Albert an enthusiastic hug.
However, Albert quietly defused the situation by handing him the document bag.
The middle-aged wizard took the bag and eagerly opened it. As he invited Albert into the shop, he said, "Please forgive me. Ever since receiving your letter, I've been dying to see the Defence Against the Dark Arts Guide mentioned on the Wizard Lookout Station Broadcast."
"This is a textbook for Hogwarts sixth- and seventh-year students. Mr. Max, I hope it can be finished before September 1." Albert quickly surveyed the shop and found that it was more of a storefront. A long table stood to the right, covered with a large amount of opened oiled paper, and the air carried the smell of fresh ink.
Mr. Max estimated the number of pages and said seriously, "The schedule is a little tight, but we should make it."
"Oh, there's one more thing. Regarding the author of this book, I hope you can add my wife, Isobel, as well." Albert reminded him earnestly.
"Two authors? There's no precedent for that, but it won't be a