Gryffindor continued recounting what he had seen during his travels, while Matthew occasionally asked about certain details. He was quite curious about Gryffindor's experiences.
After sitting down, the black-haired witch did not say another word, merely quietly enjoying the food in her bowl.
After the meal, Irina waved her wand and cast Scourgify on the tableware and cooking utensils.
Irina eagerly asked, "Teacher, how well have I mastered the Cleaning Charm?"
Matthew said gently, "You have mastered it very well. I think you can try casting the Cleaning Charm without using an incantation."
Matthew did not give Irina a rigid, dogmatic education. Though silent casting was an advanced technique, for a witch as extraordinarily gifted as Irina, as long as she got the feel for it, she would naturally master it.
The witch sitting beside them raised her head. As she watched the Cleaning Charm Irina had cast, a glimmer of surprise flashed through her deep eyes. It was a spell she did not know.
The black-haired witch turned to glance at Matthew, seemingly curious that someone so young had already taken on an apprentice.
The black-haired witch took out several Knuts. "This is for the ingredients."
Matthew shook his head and did not accept them. "We made too much. It would have gone to waste if you did not eat it, so there is no need to pay."
Gryffindor scratched the back of his head and laughed heartily. "We did make a little too much!"
The black-haired witch put the money away. "Thank you."
Matthew asked, "Are you heading to the Wizard Town near Worcester?"
When the black-haired witch nodded, Matthew said, "We are headed to the Wizard Town as well. We can travel together."
The black-haired witch lightly bit her red lip. If she did not want to