Barty Jr. joining the trip to Australia to watch the match was a last-minute addition. He had learned from other classmates that Manus and the others were going, so he had gotten himself a VIP ticket, even one right beside the Manus family's seats.
Manus naturally had no objection. It was only one more person.
Studying behind closed doors alone was no way to truly absorb knowledge. Especially in the early stages of learning, it was a good thing to go out and see more of the world.
Even without entering the dreamlike realm, Sleipnir was the fastest horse in the conventional sense. They arrived at Bellows's home a little over ten minutes later.
After going through a process somewhat similar to the previous one, Bellows boarded the carriage, but he did not bring a House-Elf.
Looking around and seeing that he was the only one who had brought a House-Elf along, Barty Jr. blushed and whispered:
"Had I known, I wouldn't have brought Winky..."
Manus, who was outside, heard him and replied in an equally low voice:
"Bringing a House-Elf isn't a bad thing. Especially since this Quidditch World Cup has a rule forbidding people from bringing wands inside. There may be some chaos then, and having a House-Elf around will be safer."
Winky, who had been feeling somewhat dejected upon hearing Barty Jr.'s words, suddenly lit up.
"Safety! Winky will protect Master Barty Jr.'s safety!"
"I know, now shut up!"
Barty Jr. nearly exploded on the spot.
The carriage interior had originally been extremely spacious. Aside from the main section, there were even several enclosed compartments with doors, practically a small bungalow... or rather, half a Hogwarts Express carriage.
Yet Winky's shout carried through the entire carriage.
For the next few seconds, the carriage was utterly silent, as