Another Christmas Eve

Snowflakes danced outside the window, landing on the frozen glass. Christmas was just around the corner, and the busy Anderson family was preparing for Christmas Eve.

The classic American Christmas carol "White Christmas" drifted through the living room. With Grandpa Luke's help, Nia tried to hang the biggest star on the tip of the Christmas tree. Shana and Daisy were busy in the kitchen preparing today's feast and desserts, while Albert and Herb were serving plates of delicious food to the table.

The dinner was filled with laughter and songs, with Christmas Eve programs playing on television. There was still a lot of food left on the table, especially Christmas famous roast turkey.

People aren't really into this kind of food; there's no way around it, turkey meat isn't actually that tasty.

However, this dish is a staple of the Christmas dinner every year, and everyone eats some. It's not determined by whether it tastes good or not; eating roast turkey at Christmas is a tradition. Yes, they are eating a tradition.

In comparison, the Christmas pudding and Christmas cake served after the meal were more popular.

Albert was enjoying a glass of steaming red wine. The wine was rather ordinary at first sip, but it tasted better and better with each sip, and it warmed him up, making it perfect for drinking on a snowy day.

As a member of the family, Fat Cat Tom also has his own dinner: a large piece of special salmon. The grilled fish is clearly more appealing to Tom than canned cat food. By the way, this guy is still showing signs of gaining weight recently.

Now, Tom, having eaten and drunk his fill, is lying on the sofa while Albert grooms him.

"Do vampires really exist in this world?" Nia asked Albert curiously after listening to Luke read the story of "Travels with Vampires".

"They probably exist. However, I haven't seen any. If you do encounter them, it's best to stay away from them, regardless of whether vampires are benevolent or not." Albert pulled Tom back from his escape and gently fiddled with the cat's ears with his fingers.

"Lockhart is so brave." Nia admired the protagonist in the book.

"Lockhart is indeed very brave in the novel, but you need to distinguish between fiction and reality. After all, 99% of this kind of thing is fiction." Albert winked at Nia, reminding her, "Just like fairy tales are all lies!"

"Ugh, don't ruin the mood," Nia couldn't help but protest. "Is Hogwarts fun? Our school is so boring. The students there all seem a bit silly, and the boys like to show off. They're all just a bunch of idiots."

"You can't talk about others like that," Herb admonished. "If you think that way, it must be because you're smarter than them." He smiled happily, very satisfied with his children.

"They really are stupid," Nia complained, pouting. "They always like to spout nonsense. They're a bunch of idiots who don't know anything."

"Don't try to stand out; you should learn to protect yourself," Albert kindly advised.

"I can learn Karate or taekwondo," Nia said, brandishing her fist. "If anyone dares to bully me, I'll beat them down like Albert did."

"Girls shouldn't be so violent." Daisy looked at her son with slight displeasure, blaming him for setting a bad example for Nia.

"Ahem, I think learning some self-defense techniques would be a good idea, at least it can protect you from being bullied." Albert coughed lightly and quickly changed the subject. "By the way, I made you a talisman as a Christmas present."

"You should have given it to me at Christmas." Nia examined the small ornament and asked curiously, "Is this the legendary unicorn? But it's so small."

"Because it's a pendant, a talisman," Albert explained.

"Does it work?" Herb was more curious about the amulet's effect, knowing that Albert could cast spells on small things.

"Just think of it as an ornament like a cross. Besides, don't you think it's quite exquisite?" Albert reminded him. "It would take a lot of time to carve this."

"By the way, when did you learn wood carving? We had no idea."

I learned it at school.

"Hogwarts actually teaches this?" Herb was very surprised.

"They didn't teach it. But you can learn it on your own," Albert explained helplessly.

"Give a girl you like a wooden carving, and you might receive an unexpected surprise!" Herb suddenly said, as if remembering something. "I remember you've always been very popular."

"Really?" Albert's face twitched slightly, unsure of what to say.

"I hope I can get an invitation to Hogwarts next year," Nia muttered to herself. "That way, I can go to Hogwarts."

"Even if we can't go, I can take you to see the world of magic after I graduate," Albert comforted softly. "However, if you're not a wizard, it's best not to miss the world of magic too much. That's not a good idea. Ordinary people have their own happiness too."

Do you remember computers?

"I know a little," Nia nodded.

"In a few years, electronic products will become more and more advanced, and mobile phones and computers will become more and more advanced. Next will be the electronic age." Albert explained softly, "The Wizarding World is much behind in this respect. Magic seems to interfere with electrical appliances, so the technology of the Wizarding World is actually quite backward. The only thing I know of so far is a modified radio."

"The Wizarding World still uses very old-fashioned records. After I graduate, I will also build my own house here."

"I thought you would be living in the wizarding world!" Daisy seemed very happy. She didn't want her son to live in the Wizarding World. She would definitely not be able to bear it if he suddenly disappeared for ten or twenty years without any contact.

"Are you planning to work here?" Herb suddenly asked.

"No, actually, with magic, making money becomes very easy, like winning the lottery." Albert winked at Herb and said with a smile, "There is a profession among wizards called Divination. Skilled Divination can foresee parts of the future, so naturally they can also foresee the winning lottery numbers."

At that moment, the Anderson family looked at each other in disbelief, never expecting that Albert would say such a thing.

Making a fortune through winning the lottery? "Son, I thought you would continue to consider finance." Herb's expression became even stranger. He didn't want his son to use magic to do illegal things, although he didn't know if winning the lottery was illegal.

Herb never doubted Albert's abilities; who knows, one day his son might suddenly win a multi-million dollar lottery.

"Okay, I was just joking. Winning the lottery is indeed the fastest way to make money, but Prophecy usually requires talent. Becoming a great Divination isn't something you can do just by working hard." Albert explained jokingly, "Right now, I only use Rune Stone Divination."

"Is it accurate?" Nia seemed very interested in Divination.

"I don't know," Albert said uncertainly. "I'm a beginner, so I probably won't be very accurate."

"Try to do Divination for me first."