An Uninvited Guest
Time flies, and this short holiday has come to an end.
With the Little Cat perched on his shoulder, Xiwen stepped back into the gates of King's Cross Station.
The Little Cat spent the entire holiday at home, being fed well by Sandrine and not getting much exercise. It seemed to have gained two or three pounds and was quite heavy on her shoulder.
The passengers at the station stared at the couple with great curiosity.
There were quite a few passengers with pets at the train station, but most of them would put their pets in cages or carriers to prevent them from getting lost or being stepped on in the crowd. It was indeed rare to see a Little Cat like this, which stood obediently on Xiwen's shoulder, neither afraid of strangers nor running around.
"You're attracting attention, Little Cat," Xiwen said helplessly, as he pulled the Little Cat off his shoulder and hugged it in his arms, which reduced the amount of attention it drew.
Xiwen circled around in a less crowded area twice, then looked around again, and realized that he had finally escaped most people's sight.
He breathed a sigh of relief and walked toward the partition between platforms 9 and 10, preparing to enter platform Platform Nine and Three-Quarters.
As Xiwen walked toward the partition wall, he suddenly noticed that many passengers were looking in one direction from time to time, their attention focused on a strange girl.
The girl had silver hair and strange silver eyes, which was odd enough, but she was also wearing bizarre clothing.
A light, white silk dress perfectly complemented her aloof and cool expression, but the problem was that she paired it with a leopard-print vest and black leather pants underneath...
Her incongruous attire, coupled with her aloof expression and peculiar face, made her a striking sight at the station.
Xiwen's lips twitched at the sight, and he tried to sneak past the strange girl. But Xiwen spotted him with her sharp eyes.
"Xiwen Rozier!" the girl called out to Xiwen.
Immediately, some of the passengers' attention shifted to Xiwen, making it impossible for him to sneak into Platform Nine and Three-Quarters...
Xiwen rubbed his forehead, but ultimately walked silently to the girl's side and said in a low voice, "Trelawney, Muggle clothes aren't worn like that..."
"I already anticipated that this outfit would attract the attention of Muggle," Manto Trelawney said indifferently, though her aloof expression combined with her attire created a somewhat comical effect. "Since I've seen it, there's nothing I can do to change it, so it doesn't matter what I wear."
Xiwen shook his head helplessly, thinking that this Ravenclaw House girl was probably the one most affected by the Prophecy.
However, he considered it from another perspective: what if he could foresee the future development of things around him from a young age, but could never change them and could only watch the changes from the sidelines? Wouldn't he probably become as bored and numb as Trelawney?
A hint of pity flickered in Xiwen's eyes as he asked softly, "Why aren't you getting onto Platform Nine and Three-Quarters? What are you doing standing here?"
"I've been waiting for you," Trelawney said calmly. "I already knew you would pass by this spot, so I chose to stand here and wait for you."
However, these words completely baffled Xiwen. He quickly interrupted Trelawney, asking, "Wait, were you waiting for me? We don't seem to know each other that well..."
"Besides, didn't you say you couldn't see me? How come you could still see me passing by?" Xiwen frowned slightly.
"I know we're not that close, but I think you need another Ta Lo Divination, so I came here to wait for you," Trelawney explained indifferently to Sherwin, her Xiwen as utterly unchanged as ever.
"Also, although I can't see your trail, I still know I'll meet the person I want to meet in this place, so I've chosen to wait for you here."
Hearing her explanation, Xiwen's brow furrowed even more; he didn't understand what Trelawney was talking about.
He had once had Ta Lo Divination done for him by Trelawney. But the results were too general, Xiwen felt they weren't very useful.
So why did she insist on doing another Ta Lo Divination today? To the point that she insisted on waiting for Xiwen at the station, ignoring the stares of Muggle.
"Never mind, let's talk about it on the bus first. We need to figure out how to get rid of those Muggle passengers so we can get through that partition," Xiwen said, shaking his head.
He glanced at the surrounding passengers and noticed that quite a few of them had come to join in the fun while waiting for the bus. Now, Xiwen and Trelawney were receiving even more attention than before.
This situation made Xiwen somewhat worried.
Trelawney's expression remained unchanged; she simply said calmly, "Don't worry, Ministry of Magic staff stationed at King's Cross Station will be here to help us soon."
Sure enough, not long after she finished speaking, a middle-aged male wizard dressed in a formal suit walked towards them.
The experienced Ministry of Ministry of Magic staff member immediately recognized the situation—two Hogwarts students were unable to enter the Hidden Platform due to the presence of Muggle.
So he secretly took out his wand from his sleeve and whispered, "Muggle-Repelling Charm Muggletum."
After the staff member recited the Muggle-Repelling Charm, the surrounding onlookers seemed to remember something important at the same time and began to leave Xiwen and Trelawney's side.
The area suddenly became spacious, a rare sight in the crowded King's Cross Station.
"That's not how Muggle clothes are worn." After resolving the issue, the staff member approached Xiwen and Trelawney, then lectured Trelawney. "If you really don't know the specific way to wear their clothes, I suggest you get a Muggle magazine and just copy the models in it."
"Also, your hair and eye color are too eye-catching. I suggest you wear sunglasses and a hat to cover them up in the future so you won't attract too much attention."
Trelawney seemed to have anticipated his words, and simply nodded calmly before walking toward the partition between platforms nine and ten.
Xiwen smiled helplessly, thanked the staff, and followed them into the partitioned area.
The red train had stopped at Platform Nine and Three-Quarters, and steam was billowing from the engine's chimney from time to time.
Having already become accustomed to such sights, Xiwen walked straight into the carriage, placed the Little Cat on a cushion in an empty compartment, and sat down next to its soft fur. At the same time, his left hand gently stroked the Little Cat's chin, making it purr contentedly.
Trelawney sat down in the chair opposite Xiwen and took a stack of Ta Lo out of her pocket.
"I think you need to do another Ta Lo Divination," she said in a wisp of a voice.
At the same time, an uninvited guest crossed space to find Ghost Xiwen.