Departure for New York

The thin morning mist spread across the streets. Pedestrians wrapped scarves around themselves, some wearing light coats as they hurried along.

Perhaps because most people were dressed in dark colors, this rare rainless morning still seemed gray and gloomy.

Wade carried an ordinary-looking suitcase, dressed all in black beneath a long overcoat, and arrived at the airport right on time.

Alastor Moody walked beside him. His Magical Eye was covered by a black eyepatch, but beneath the fabric, it tirelessly scanned everything around them, missing not even the faintest disturbance in the air.

Meanwhile, Remus hurried over with several plane tickets in hand, wearing an expression of immense relief.

"Good thing I learned how to buy plane tickets in advance." He gave the two of them a slight nod and sighed. "The process was such a hassle. I really don't understand how Muggles manage to figure out something this complicated."

Wade sighed. "Remus, you should have told me earlier... Hardly anyone buys tickets at the airport at the last minute. People usually get them through travel agencies."

"Travel agencies?" Remus asked blankly. "Why? I thought plane tickets were naturally supposed to be bought at the airport."

"Because airport tickets are full price. They're several times more expensive than booking through a travel agency, and the seats are whatever everyone else left behind."

As for discount outlets, there was no need to mention such a "trick," which required even more time and effort. The two adult wizards would surely find it even harder to understand.

Wade accepted his own ticket and checked it discreetly before letting out a relieved breath—

Thankfully, Remus had not bought the wrong flight.

He put away the ticket and headed toward the baggage check-in counter. The two adult wizards followed in step, maintaining a wary distance