Fated Nemesis

Did Global Broom Company or Comet Trading Company or other major manufacturers develop a new sword-shaped flying broom? ... No, nearly a thousand years of experience show that only a streamlined broom shape can fully exert the Flying Charm's effectiveness.

Malfoy frowned and thought for a long time, then looked Li Mu up and down again. Suddenly, his eyes lit up: "I know, I've heard of it! Hogwarts has unprecedentedly recruited two international students from abroad this year. One is from the Celestial Dynasty, right? You said riding a sword is Yu... Yu..."

"Sword Flight." Li Mu smiled. Malfoy was indeed worthy of having a father on the board of governors; his information was accurate. He extended his hand, "I'm Li Mu from the Celestial Dynasty, nice to meet you."

Although he had some prejudice against Malfoy, Li Mu put on a good show on the surface. In his impression, Malfoy was indeed annoying, but he ultimately had kindness in his heart. Besides, he didn't need to bother with a spoiled brat.

Malfoy nodded, his expression visibly improving. He also extended his hand, and their palms touched lightly.

"Sword Flight, that's right, several of my family's books specifically mention it. It's a flying technique widely used by people from the Celestial Dynasty. However, it's probably prohibited in Britain." After shaking hands, Malfoy said softly, "Anyway, welcome to Britain."

Draco Malfoy transformed into an elegant aristocrat during the handshake, finally displaying the good etiquette of an old wizarding family.

This scene made Harry Potter feel a little swayed. He hesitated whether to extend his hand and express friendliness to his future classmate. But soon, Malfoy's impression points were completely lost.

"Oh! Look at that person!" Malfoy suddenly raised his chin and called out. Li Mu and Harry looked in the direction he indicated. They saw Hagrid standing in front of the window, his tall figure almost completely blocking the light coming in.

Hagrid held a large ice cream in each hand, a simple and kind smile tugging at his tangled hair and beard. He grinned at Li Mu and Harry, a very sunny and cheerful feeling—although his teeth were a bit yellow and had many cavities.

"That's Hagrid, he works at Hogwarts," Harry explained, smiling at Hagrid through the glass.

"Is that so? I've heard of him too. He's a servant, isn't he?" Malfoy didn't see Harry's action and said some contemptuous words to himself, "I heard he's a savage who lives in a small house on the school grounds, always drunk, and often burns his bed when he tries to use magic."

The more he spoke, the more disdainful he became, and Li Mu couldn't help but frown deeply. He didn't feel it so strongly when reading the books, but now, listening to Malfoy's harsh words in person, he couldn't help but feel a little uncomfortable. He had originally wanted to ask about the other international student, but he suppressed the thought for now.

This wasn't a matter of young age or lack of education, but rather a prejudice and discrimination rooted deep in his heart. In any world, racists and extremists would make most normal people feel uncomfortable.

Li Mu had been required by the old man Li Jianmin to cultivate his character and be calm and peaceful since he was a child, but he still couldn't help but snort. Putting aside the original book, at least through a few hours of getting along, he felt that Hagrid was a good friend, honest, enthusiastic, and kind.

He turned his head to observe Harry. Harry Potter's face was very bad, a furious red glow in his pale face. It seemed that there was no need to wait for Malfoy to provoke him on the train; these two little guys were destined not to become friends.

And Draco Malfoy obviously didn't inherit the ability of those in power to observe words and expressions. He didn't notice their attitudes at all, and kept chattering on. He talked about Hagrid and then about Harry's parents. Harry just hummed a few times perfunctorily; he didn't want to talk about his deceased parents in front of this person.

Then Malfoy said that Muggles were not qualified to enter Hogwarts at all.

"I heard that the ancient Celestial Dynasty pays great attention to bloodline inheritance. You probably don't have Muggle wizards there, right? Your parents must be very powerful wizards, right?"

"No, I don't have parents. I fell from the sky," Li Mu replied indifferently.

The real Malfoy he saw was quite talkative, making him wonder if this guy had been stuck in the manor for too long and hadn't talked to anyone. And now, even the talkative Malfoy was choked, his mouth mumbling "Uh..." sounds.

Fell from the sky? What does that mean? Is this a joke? What kind of reaction should I have at this time? ... Malfoy's little head with platinum blonde hair didn't turn around for a long time.

Fortunately, Madam Malkin's voice came at this time: "Okay, your clothes are ready."

Most of the time spent making clothes was actually spent measuring the body. After the measurement was completed, the witch took out the fabric and whispered a spell. The black cloth was automatically cut and spliced together, turning into a red-bottomed, black-faced wizard robe. The whole process only took a few minutes.

Li Mu and Harry quickly jumped off the stool, paid the money, and walked towards the door. Malfoy's voice came from behind: "Well... okay, see you at Hogwarts."

"Yeah," Li Mu responded faintly.

Harry Potter didn't want to pay attention to him and rushed directly out of the door.

Hagrid was waiting outside the door, handing out an ice cream to Harry and Li Mu each. Then they walked and chatted, most of the time Harry asking Hagrid questions, such as what Quidditch was.

And Li Mu had temporarily shifted his attention to the ice cream. He had been in this world for ten years, staying in the deep mountains and old forests for ten years. Where had he eaten these snacks?

Moreover, the ice cream in the magical world was made with special magic, condensed with natural ice elements... it was really delicious!

Next, they first went to the Flourish and Blotts next door to buy the books they needed, and then wandered around the street for a while, buying cauldrons, scales, and other odds and ends.

What made Li Mu happy was that there were even Cinnabar and Black Dog Blood for sale here, and even Yellow Talisman Paper—although there were only a few stacks in total. Seeing Li Mu happily buying these "useless" things, Hagrid was a little confused, but in the end, he didn't ask anything.

The sky gradually darkened, and the sun went all the way west, casting a yellowish glow on the edges of the clouds in the sky. On Harry and Li Mu's shopping lists, the required items were crossed out one by one with a signature pen.

"There's only a wand left to buy—oh, right, I haven't bought you a birthday present yet, Harry," Hagrid said suddenly.

"Oh, Harry, is it your birthday today?" Li Mu was taken aback and finally remembered. The day that changed Harry Potter's life trajectory, the day Hagrid found him from the Dursley family... today was Harry's birthday.

With his mind made up, Li Mu smiled, "Since it's such a coincidence, I have to buy you something as a gift."

(End of this chapter)