The American Magical World

Nicholas's public home is an old, secluded apartment in the suburbs of New York, where he usually entertains ordinary wizard friends.

As for Muggle friends, well, the American Ministry of Magic doesn't allow wizards to have too much interaction with Muggle, otherwise Ministry of Magic employees wouldn't mind taking you to the prison for a chat.

The four Apparition near this old apartment building.

Nicholas invited them into his house, locked the door, and then a House-elf led them to another location.

If anyone tries to find out where the group went by some clues, they will discover that Apparition are forbidden in Nicholas's house.

They arrived at a ranch in Texas, which was also Nicholas's home, or rather, his Safe House.

There are no houses around the farm, and the surrounding area has been released to drive away Muggle and is covered by magic. If any Muggle pass by, they will only see a deserted farm.

As soon as his vision returned, Albert heard barking coming from not far away. Two Jack Russell Terriers came running over, circling around Albert and Sera, probably sniffing out the strangers.

"Swallowtail Dog?"

Albert looked at the two Jack Russell Hounds in front of him and asked tentatively.

The Swallowtail Dog looks very similar to Jack Russell Terrier, but Swallowtail Dog tail is forked. Wizards would use a painless Cutting Curse to remove one of its tails in order to prevent the Swallowtail Dog from attracting the attention of Muggle.

The two Swallowtail Dog in front of him hadn't had their tails docked, which is why Albert recognized them at a glance.

"Yes, they are said to have been bred by Britain wizards and are extremely loyal to their owners." Catherine crouched down, reached out and scratched the chins of the two slightly chubby hounds, introducing them to Albert. "This is Caesar, and the other is Sula."

"Looks good," Sera said. "However, I remember that keeping Magical Creatures as pets is prohibited in the United States!"

"In the past, many wizards were banned from keeping Swallowtail Dog because they bit their Muggle neighbors," Nicholas said with a smile. "However, as long as the Ministry of Magic doesn't find out, it's fine."

In this godforsaken place, with no Muggle around, the American Ministry of Magic naturally wouldn't know about it, and naturally wouldn't care.

As long as he doesn't cause any major trouble, even if the Ministry of Magic finds out, he'll at most be fined some money, and Nicholas has money.

"What method do you use to deliver mail?" Albert asked curiously. "A postman?"

"Owls attract attention," Catherine said helplessly. "If Muggle sees an owl frequently flying into a house, it will arouse suspicion."

"Hmm." Albert could understand; the owl that delivered the message seemed suspicious no matter how you looked at it. "So, the American Ministry of Magic simply banned the keeping of Magical Creatures. However, the relationship between the American magical world and Muggle is very bad."

"Yes, it's terrible," Catherine said. "It has to do with United States history."

"No wonder United States wizards have to hide like rats," Albert suddenly asked. "What does the Ministry of Magic do if a wizard appears among Muggle?"

"The probability of that is very low, because the American magical world does not allow wizards to marry Muggle." Catherine thought for a moment and then added, "If it happens, they will be forcibly sent to Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry."

"This is neither free nor democratic," Albert said, shaking his head.

If you ask me, the United States is a beacon of freedom and democracy.

Catherine fell silent; she could hear the sarcasm in Albert's words.

It seems that Mr. Anderson has a very poor impression of the United States, and like other members of Wildsmith, he has never wanted to come to the United States a second time.

"Actually, a small number of Muggle wizards will leave United States with their families to attend other schools," Catherine said softly.

As for the rest, they will be forced to separate from their families and attend Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry with the help of the American Ministry of Magic.

After graduation, I should be able to support myself.

Well, his parents would think their child was dead.

However, because Rappaport's Law prohibits interracial marriage, tragedies are unlikely to occur.

Nicholas's house was quite different from what Albert had imagined; it was far too modern! Unlike most wizarding families that Albert had imagined, Nicholas's house wasn't filled with experimental equipment like Nicholas's. Instead, it had a lot of modern furniture, such as a refrigerator, electric fan, television, radio, and typewriter. The sunroom also had comfortable and high-end leather sofas. The House-elf immediately brought them a cup of mint honey lemon tea and a delicate refreshment.

Yes, he's an old man who knows how to enjoy life.

"So, that thing outside really is a wind turbine?"

Albert turned to look out the window. Further away from the house, there were several strange things that looked like ventilation fans. He had thought those things were odd earlier, but after seeing the electrical appliances, he roughly figured out what they were.

"You actually know about these things!" Nicholas was a little surprised. In his mind, Britain wizards should be completely unfamiliar with "Muggle".

"It is said that magic can interfere with electrical appliances."

"That's true," Nicholas nodded. "Actually, except in places filled with strong magical magnetic fields, most electronic products work fine. Otherwise, wouldn't the Muggle in the Woolworth Building of the United States Ministry of Magic be unable to use electrical appliances?"

This alchemist was very knowledgeable about magical magnetic fields and electrical appliances.

"That makes sense," Albert nodded. "To be honest, I'm also very interested in how the American Ministry of Magic transformed Woolworth Building into a two-sided structure."

With the right incantation, Woolworth Building can be transformed into a space for wizards to use.

"This is a huge and troublesome project; an ordinary wizard couldn't do this." Nicholas sat on the sofa, smiling as he introduced them to their other pet, Lila.

Hmm, a Kneazle.

This was the first time Albert had ever seen Kneazle. It had very large ears and a tail like a lion's tail. It is said that Kneazle are very intelligent and can distinguish between good and bad people.

It merely glanced lazily at Albert and Sera before continuing to doze off on the sofa, letting Catherine place it on her lap and groom it.

Catherine discovered that her grandfather was quite fond of the boy named Albert. Since they arrived, they had been chatting enthusiastically about magical magnetic fields, Muggle appliances, and the establishment of the American Ministry of Magic.

Their conversation was quite obscure, and she could only catch the gist of it. But Mr. Anderson seemed to understand, and he was even able to ask questions. The most common phrase she heard was "Advanced Concealment Charm."

Catherine even had the absurd illusion that she had just entered the school.

Soon, the topic gradually veered off course, somehow leading to the origins of the Woolworth Building, and then to the history of the relocation of the United States Ministry of Magic.

The American Ministry of Magic is located in Woolworth Building, which is actually a complete tragedy. It has moved five times since Ministry of Magic establishment, from Philadelphia to Washington and then to its current location in New York. The Ministry of Magic has always tried to stay away from the political center of Muggle.

Unfortunately, when they moved from Washington to New York, the political center of United States Muggle also shifted from Washington to New York.

However, due to the historical reasons of the United States, most wizards and Muggle are outsiders. The two sides distrust each other and are even hostile to each other. This is why the American Ministry of Magic has a unique political system that is very different from other Wizarding World, and it is also the reason why very few wizards return to the United States.

If someone travels to the United States without registering with the Ministry of Magic and obtaining Wand Permit, they will be considered an illegal immigrant and possess a wand illegally.

Once caught by Auror, it means prison and fines await you.

There's a reason why the prisons of the American Ministry of Magic are always overcrowded.

This is why Sera brought him from France instead of arriving in the United States by other means.

"Muggle" is the United States term for Muggle.