Christmas Was Approaching

"Where did you get this divine book?" Lester asked curiously, closing the book.

Hagrid recalled for a moment and said, "It was a dark and stormy night."

"I was drinking alone at the Leaky Cauldron, and I got very drunk that night."

Suddenly, a wizard with a pointed mouth and monkey-like face sat down next to me and said he had something good and asked if I wanted it.

"And then?" Lester asked, knowing the answer already.

Hagrid, looking embarrassed, said, "I asked him what kind of good stuff it was, and he gave me a knowing look."

"Then, this divine book came into my hands."

As Lester listened to Hagrid's outrageous account, his thoughts gradually became clearer.

I quickly flipped to the last page of the book, and sure enough, I recognized the author Lester.

It was none other than Leona, the master of Lunyu, the sleazy old man who taught Lunyu in Azkaban.

"Hagrid, there's something wrong with this book. You should go to Flourish and Blotts and buy a book by Mr. Scamander instead."

Lester, with a complicated expression, handed the divine book back to Hagrid.

He knew the people of Azkaban were incredibly imaginative, but he hadn't expected them to not only have such wild imaginations, but also dare to put them into practice.

In his research on whether microwave ovens could actually speed up the hatching of dragon eggs, that bastard Leona actually published a book to fool other unfortunate souls.

It's fortunate that Hagrid lived at Hogwarts, otherwise he probably would have had Azkaban's spies around him long ago.

All that's needed is for Hagrid to slightly heat the dragon egg, and then the people of Azkaban will be able to obtain the experimental data without spending a single penny.

Hagrid wasn't stupid; seeing the complicated look on Lester's face, he knew he might have been tricked.

"Okay, I'll wait for Sunday's holiday and go to Diagon Alley to check out some genuine books."

At this point, Malfoy stepped forward and said, "Hagrid, there's no need for all that trouble. Our family runs a dragon farm, and we have a lot of secret dragon-breeding experience."

"I can have my father write me a letter and have him mail it to me tomorrow."

Hagrid was overjoyed. "That's wonderful!"

"However, I have one request: I can help you raise this little dragon until it reaches adulthood, is that alright?" Malfoy looked at Hagrid nervously.

Seeing this, Hagrid waved his hand magnanimously and said, "Of course, if you'd like to come and help out anytime, you're always welcome!"

Not only did they give him books on raising dragons, but they were also willing to help him raise them, Hagrid was naturally very happy to accept.

After touring Hagrid's Hut for a while, the group returned to their campsite.

However, the difference this time is that there is an extra Giant among the members.

Sitting together around the campfire, Hagrid chatted familiarly with the young wizards, recounting his years of experience guarding the Forbidden Forest.

Lester and the others reluctantly returned to the lounge only after curfew was imposed that evening.

In his Slytherin bedroom at night, Lester suddenly opened his eyes.

"System, exchange for Doran's Ring for me."

[Ding! Successfully redeemed the Doran's Ring, consuming 100 Task Points]

After a week of hard work, Lester successfully accumulated 100 Task Points and redeemed the Doran's Ring that evening.

There are still two weeks until Christmas, and I should be able to save up for another Doran's Ring, then I'll have three Doran's Ring.

All that's left is Christmas, when the young wizards are on holiday. That's when I'll storm Hogwarts and steal the Sorting Hat.

In the quiet bedroom, Lester whispered, "Kaka, take me to Azkaban!"

"Yes, Master, please hold my arm tight!" The House-elf Kaka teleported to Lester's side and said excitedly.

When they arrived in Azkaban, several important figures from Azkaban had been waiting for them for quite some time.

"Lord Lai, we've prepared everything as you instructed. As soon as Christmas arrives, we'll dress up in Soviet Union attire and start bombing Diagon Alley."

Lester's top lieutenant, Sang Biao, respectfully handed over the operation plan, which outlined their mission.

The goal was simple: Sang Biao and his gang wanted to lure away the old headmaster who had been in charge of Hogwarts for years and lead him to Diagon Alley.

Once Dumbledore leaves, Lester can sneak into Hogwarts and forcibly seize the Sorting Hat.

If done correctly, you can easily obtain the Sorting Hat without losing a single soldier.

Lester placed the action plan for Sang Biao on the table, glanced at it, and then slowly said:

"A Biao, are you sure the Soviet Union can take the blame? Their country doesn't seem to have any connection with our Wizarding World."

Due to its rapid development in recent years, the Azkaban Interest Group has become incredibly powerful and well-informed throughout the Wizarding World.

The lecherous old man, Leona, maintained his smile, "We have a grudge, Lord Lai. You don't know, back when the Soviet Union was on the verge of collapse, Scarface gave them two tons of 'satisfaction potion' as a free aid."

"And it was said in Headmaster Dumbledore's name, claiming it was for humanitarian relief."

"The Wizarding World in Soviet Union now hates Dumbledore to death. If it weren't for their ongoing divisions, the wizards from Soviet Union would probably have already come to attack."

Scarface added, "Lord Lai, we can also find a group of real Soviet Union and smuggle them to Diagon Alley."

"You don't know, because of Dumbledore's fake medicine, the Soviet Union were left dead everywhere, and they've long wanted to come to the Wizarding World for revenge."

Lester: "..."

Professor Brian, the Thievery professor, also said, "Brother Lai, I have a connection in the Soviet Union. If the transportation is done properly, I can send hundreds of Soviet Union wizards."

What a group of talented people! They've even prepared to frame the Soviet Union. What reason does Lester have to refuse?

Lester and said, "If the Soviet Union really go on a killing spree in Diagon Alley, then the economy of our Wizarding World will inevitably be affected."

"No, Brother Lai!" Hafiz, who had been silent until now, said with a smile:

"We've already informed Fudge. As soon as Dumbledore leaves Hogwarts, the Auror from the Ministry of Magic will be mobilized quickly. Our brothers will wipe out those despicable Soviet Union completely, leaving them no trace."

Having Soviet Union lure Dumbledore away, and also boosting Fudge's reputation, is a brilliant way to kill two birds with one stone.

"Oh, and tell those Russians not to touch Ollivander's Wand Shop in Diagon Alley."

Lester hadn't forgotten who gave him his Dark Lord's Wand, even though Ollivander wouldn't know it was him who ordered the destruction of Ollivander's Wand Shop.

But Lester was a learned man who studied Lunyu, so naturally he wouldn't do something like discarding a useful tool after it has served its purpose.

After Lester made the decision, the entire Azkaban Interest Group sprang into action.

While the entire Wizarding World was enjoying peace, a group of conspirators had already plotted a riot.