"Levi, Hermione, long time no see! How was your holiday?"
A large group of people squeezed into the Leaky Cauldron. Harry, Ron, Ginny, George, and Fred greeted Levi and Hermione warmly.
Ron didn't forget to thank Hermione and Levi:
"Thank you for the souvenirs. The big-headed doll chocolate is really delicious, but unfortunately my mom won't let me eat too many!"
Harry looked at Levi and Hermione with envy. Compared to his friends who traveled all over the world, he couldn't even spend his summer vacation with his godfather Sirius; he had to go back to his Uncle Dursley's house.
To be honest, Harry would rather be attacked by a dark wizard than go back to that place!
Unfortunately, that wouldn't work. Headmaster Dumbledore had personally advised him that he must return there every year to continue the Love Magic through the bloodline of his family.
Knowing this, Harry really wished that his godfather Sirius was his mother's brother!
That way, he can stay with his godfather forever!
Unfortunately, that's not possible. Sirius and his father, James Potter, were only as close as brothers!
"Harry, Ron... hello! Harry, how was your holiday?"
Levi and Hermione greeted their friends and even asked Harry about his vacation.
The reason Harry received special attention was because his vacation was truly extraordinary.
During the last school year's holidays, Harry was "visited" by the House-elf Dobby, causing countless mishaps. I wonder how his holiday with the Dursley went?
Upon hearing Levi and Hermione's question, Harry couldn't help but make a face, while George and Fred, the two clowns, couldn't help but laugh.
"Harry inflated his aunt!"
"That's a great idea!"
"It's a pity we don't have any such annoying relatives!"
"Otherwise, we could add a Air Balloon selling business!"
Levi and Hermione couldn't tell who was George and who was Fred either. They could only hear the twins talking back and forth as if they were one person.
After the two finished speaking, Sirius Black, Ginny, and Ron couldn't help but laugh.
Mr. Arthur smiled, but Mrs. Weasley, while laughing, couldn't help but slap each of the twins once in an annoyed manner.
"What happened next? Harry, you weren't kicked out of the house, were you?"
Hermione, the witch who was most "rule-abiding," frowned and asked Harry with a concerned expression.
Even if Harry were a wizard, she couldn't imagine how Harry child his age could live alone in a metropolis like London.
"Of course I was kicked out," Harry said, a smug smile creeping across his face.
"In fact, this is exactly what I wanted! I'm overjoyed!"
As soon as I stepped out, I contacted Sirius using my Hero King Game Console. In no time at all, he Apparition and took me to his house!
"Hermione, you have no idea how amazing it is there!"
"At first I didn't see the house at all, but after Sirius told me the address, the old house just appeared out of nowhere between the two houses!"
"Merlin's castle, it's so magical, so wondrous!"
Harry Potter's eyes were filled with amazement at the magic, but even more so with the ease and naturalness of being free from the Dursley!
During the holidays, he begged Dursley so many times to sign the consent form allowing him to go to Hogsmeade, but all he got in return were shakes of the head, sneers, and even mockery!
But when he was picked up by his godfather Sirius, Sirius simply took out the consent form and signed it with a smile.
Sirius even joked with him, telling him to be careful when he went on his date with the little witch at Mrs. Padfort's Tea House, lest the professor catch him!
Harry blushed immediately, and the image of that beautiful, exotic face involuntarily surfaced in his mind!
"And then? Harry, how did you end up?"
Ginny Weasley, the little witch whose face was as red as her hair, glanced at Harry shyly and then asked Harry with even more concern.
"After that... it was quite interesting. I had a great time at Sirius's house!"
Upon hearing Ginny's question, Harry's smile froze. He scratched his head awkwardly, seemingly recalling something unpleasant, and forced a smile as he replied.
Ginny was taken aback by Harry's reaction. Had her question touched on something painful for Harry?
But there's nothing wrong with her problem!
She viewed Harry Potter through a lens of the Chosen One, and even after a year in the same house, she still adored Ginny Weasley, Harry Potter's little witch, thinking with a heavy heart.
Seeing this, Levi seemed to be deep in thought, recalling Sirius Black's family and that annoying House-elf, Kreacher.
Harry Potter must have been insulted by this House-elf, otherwise he wouldn't have looked so embarrassed.
Why was Sirius Black's reaction so calm? Logically, shouldn't he be furious that his godson was having such a bad time in his home?
He wouldn't just take action and, according to the Black family's custom, chop off Kreacher's head, would he?
As Levi's face, a chill ran down his spine.
Kreacher, the House-elf, is crucial to the whereabouts of one of the remaining two Horcrux — Slytherin's Locket.
If Sirius Black really does lose his head, finding the Horcrux will become even more complicated.
While Levi was lost in thought, the adults observed the young wizards' conversation.
Whether it was the Moriartys and Mrs. Murray, Sirius Black, or the Grangers, they all found it amusing.
Sometimes, underage wizards feel that living life is like being a child; without these cute and mischievous little wizards, life would be bland and tasteless!
The adults discussed it and decided to go to Diagon Alley together to buy school supplies, and the little wizards naturally went along.
"By the way, where's Percy?"
Levi and the other young wizards followed behind the adults, chatting as they walked.
As they walked, Levi felt like something was missing, and then he realized that Percy Weasley, Weasley family also needed to buy school supplies, wasn't there.
"He?!"
Whether it was George or Fred, they raised their voices after hearing Levi's words.
"He should be reading in the used bookstore!"
"What was that book called again?"
"How Prefects Gain Power?!"
"How do we acquire power? Merlin's official hat! Our family will produce a high-ranking official someday!"
"Homage to Minister for Magic, Percy Weasley!"
The twins acted like one person, taking turns explaining to Levi why Percy Weasley was absent.
This guy has already set off ahead of time, heading into Diagon Alley to study "how to acquire power"!
Levi shook his head slightly after hearing the twins' words. He hadn't expected that Percy Weasley was already so ambitious for power!
However, considering the Weasley family's financial situation and their being looked down upon by those so-called Pure-Blood wizarding families, Levi could somewhat understand Percy Weasley.
Even if Molly and Arthur gave Percy plenty of love in such a family, what Percy probably wanted even more was enough power, a higher status, and ample wealth!
As a test-taker from a small town, Percy probably desires to change his own destiny, to seize power, and to climb higher step by step!
Percy's thinking is not wrong at all!
However, given the backdrop of Voldemort's inevitable return, Percy's choice to side with Minister for Magic Fudge puts him at odds with the entire family's Dumbledore and the Order of the Phoenix!
"A person who blindly believes in the system and Covet to change his fate by gaining power— Percy Weasley, perhaps, could become a tentacle for my interference in the Ministry of Magic?"
Levi, who had long harbored resentment towards the Ministry of Magic, secretly thought that reforming the Ministry of Magic might begin with planting people within Ministry of Magic.
Percy Weasley, if given enough support, could perhaps become a foothold for interfering with the Ministry of Magic and venturing into political power.
Although in the future, his little witch Hermione may enter politics and become the future Minister for Magic!
But that's at least ten years from now, and Percy Weasley is going into seventh grade this year. In a year, he'll be entering the Ministry of Magic!
Levi felt that, with his current wealth, the influence of Hero King Game Company in the Wizarding World, and his lineage as Percy Weasley, he had Covet and ambition for power.
Making Percy Weasley one of his political influences within the Ministry of Magic might be a good option!
It's better than becoming a pawn in Fudge's hands, as in the original story!
Of course, Levi wouldn't just bet on Percy Weasley; he also bet on Amelia Burns, the aunt of his classmate Susan Burns.
This witch is a staunch anti- Voldemort hawk in the Ministry of Magic, the head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement, and a key judge in Wizengamot!
In the original story, if she hadn't been killed by Voldemort and the Death Eaters first, after the ambush, this witch would have been the most likely candidate for Minister for Magic!
There's also Rufus Scrimgeour, whom I met briefly during Gilderoy Lockhart's capture. Although he looks a bit like Leech Life, he's a tough guy and is now the head of the Auror Office!
Moreover, he will become Minister for Magic in Levi future. Knowing the plot in advance, making a political investment is a sure-fire way to make money!
Take Kingsley Shacklebolt, for example. He was a strangely dressed black man who was also a hardliner against Voldemort. He was not only an Auror but also a mature politician!
He understands the importance of the big picture, possesses the shrewdness of a politician, and plays a significant role on multiple occasions in the original story. He will likely be elected Minister for Magic in the future as well!
Levi thought for a moment and immediately came up with three Ministry of Magic Ministry of Magic worth investing in, each of whom was far superior to the current Minister for Magic, Fudge!
In the face of a turbulent future, if Voldemort were to return, or if some otherworldly invasion were to occur, each of these three hardline reserve ministers would be a qualified political partner!
In fact, besides the three Ministry of Magic officials mentioned above, Levi also thought of Barty Crouch Barty Crouch Sr.., a high-ranking official who plays an important role in the original story.
When Voldemort fell from power, Barty Crouch Barty Crouch Sr.. was the candidate for Minister of State, whose prestige far surpassed that of Ambush.
The problem is that there's a rebellious son in the family. Barty Crouch Sr. Crouch Jr., Barty Crouch Jr. Crouch's son, became Voldemort's loyal subordinate and even participated in the torment of the Longbottoms.
With such a significant political stain, Barty Crouch Sr. Crouch the Elder, who was originally the Head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement, has no hope of becoming Minister for Magic and is currently sitting on the sidelines of the Ministry of Magic.
Barty Crouch Sr. Crouch Sr. didn't even consider it; he's not a qualified political partner!
Levi was thinking of Barty Crouch Sr. Crouch Sr.'s son Barty Crouch Jr. Crouch.!
This was a rare talent among the Death Eaters, graduating from Hogwarts with twelve O's and serving as the Dark Lord's right-hand man.
In the original story, he impersonated the veteran Auror, infiltrated Hogwarts alone, and completed a hellish, solo mission, successfully facilitating Voldemort's resurrection!
While Headmaster Dumbledore's laissez-faire attitude played a part, one has to admire Barty Crouch Jr..'s abilities!
Bella, Voldemort's right-hand woman, inherited Voldemort's madness, and even surpassed him!
Therefore, Barty Crouch Jr. Crouch. inherited Voldemort's abilities and wisdom. In a sense, he was Voldemort's true successor!
"And I remember in the original story, it seems that Barty Crouch Sr. Crouch the Elder, unable to resist his wife's pleas, swapped Barty Crouch the Barty Crouch Jr. for his ailing wife in Azkaban!"
Thinking of this, Levi narrowed his eyes, a cold glint flashing in them. To him, only the dead Death Eaters were the best Death Eaters!
He didn't know whether Barty Crouch Barty Crouch Sr.. had made a move, or whether Barty Crouch Jr. Crouch. had escaped from prison.
But if given the chance, Levi wouldn't mind letting Barty Crouch Jr. Crouch. experience the Holy Judgment that his "father" Voldemort once suffered!