When Lorne opened the door from inside the store, groups of students had already gathered at the entrance, crowding around like cats and dogs waiting for their food.
Ron, inside the Invisibility Cloak, exclaimed in surprise, " Director Lorne, you're here so early?"
Harry was also a little puzzled, but when he saw Dobby stretching lazily next to Director Lorne's legs, he immediately understood. "He must have had Dobby Apparition to bring him here."
Harry was right. Lorne usually waited until he got up to leisurely open the door, and the opening hours depended on how long he stayed up the night before.
But this time is different; he needs to bring a big guy, so he'll have to trouble Dobby take him on a Apparition.
The student closest to the shop entrance was about to enter when they keenly sensed that the Magic Mobile Phone Shop was different today...
Wait, why is there a vat in the center of the store?
Noticing the students' gazes, before they could ask any questions, Lorne stepped aside and announced loudly, "This weekend is the last Hogsmeade Week! To thank the little wizards who have spent countless minutes at the Magic Mobile Phone Shop, and to prevent any little wizards from still not experiencing Magic Mobile Phone in the final week, our shop will be showing the latest episodes of Suitcase Beasts for free in Pensieve Vat."
"During this period, the Magic Mobile Phone Shop will offer free refreshments, and new CGs featuring characters from Wizard Legend will randomly drop during story events—you won't see them anywhere else!"
The students standing outside the store tilted their heads and craned their necks, trying to get a full look at the Pensieve Vat.
The display case that used to be in front of the staircase was gone, replaced by an open, bronze-gold jar filled with water that was about to overflow.
Two rows of tiered seats were set up on the left and right sides of the tank. Each seat further back increased the ceiling height considerably. Fortunately, Lorne's shop already had a high ceiling, otherwise there really wouldn't have been enough space.
The overall layout resembles a Quidditch Pitch, with spectator seats positioned high up to offer a commanding view of the Pensieve Vat. Lorne intentionally included gaps to prevent anyone from falling directly into the jars from their seats.
According to Lorne's tests, putting one's head directly into the Pensieve Vat provides an immersive experience, while simply standing outside and viewing the clear image on the water's surface is more like watching a later movie.
At Lorne's command, the students filed in, their primary goal still the second floor. But within ten minutes, some began to come down the stairs from the second floor, clearly disappointed at not having managed to get an arcade machine.
They didn't leave, but stayed close to the Pensieve Vat to observe it for a long time, and then slowly climbed up the platform.
The thoughtful Dobby immediately brought popcorn and ice cream to them, finally bringing a smile to the face of the frowning little wizard.
" Director Lorne, when will the Pensieve Vat activity begin?"
Lorne chuckled softly, "Don't rush, wait until the seats are full."
Actually, we could start right now. Lorne didn't intend to keep anyone in suspense. It's simply because the Pensieve Vat is linked to his memories. He set the time to one second ago, which would create a function similar to a live broadcast.
The account he used was his own test account, with the nickname " Magic Mobile Phone Official Flagship Store ". He could freely adjust the speed and position of the plot. Although he could demonstrate the new plot countless times for everyone, waiting until everyone was seated before starting might save one repetition.
The Pensieve Vat was actually a plot device; he wanted all students to learn about Animagus, but most Hogwarts students didn't yet have Magic Mobile Phone, and the arcade machines on the second floor were limited. To broaden the story's impact on the students, Lorne had no choice but to use the Pensieve Vat.
This is also a small test for the future of the Magic Mobile Phone.
It's important to understand that live streaming culture occupies a significant market share in gaming and entertainment, holding a crucial position. It's often favored by the public due to its real-time nature, authenticity, and wide reach. For Lorne, live streaming is a highly effective and innovative way to promote games and events.
The young wizards who came down from the second floor gradually ascended the viewing platform. Some students who arrived late didn't even go up to the second floor and went straight to their seats. For them, every invention in Lorne's shop was novel and interesting.
"What is this? Are we going to watch a water monster play Quidditch in this tank?"
Seeing that the number of people had increased to a certain level, Lorne walked to the Pensieve Vat, pressed his wand against the glowing copper ring on the side of the jar, and pulled out a silver memory thread from it, connecting it to his temple.
Actually, according to the usage of the Pensieve, it is possible to pull out one's own memory threads, but perhaps the Memory Modification Charm given by the system is too powerful, even he himself cannot pull out the memory threads.
It's definitely not because his magical skills are too low.
The silver threads disappeared into the air immediately after connecting, and Lorne could feel a cool sensation in his temples, as if something was constantly seeping in. This feeling was strange, like cold water flowing out of his brain, but Lorne could sever or maintain the connection.
He walked steadily back to the front desk, sat down, picked up the Magic Mobile Phone, and about a second later, a gasp of surprise came from the stands.
"What kind of account is this? How come it has every kind of mythical beast? It even has more than all the Suitcase Beasts."
"His mythical beasts are even different in color from ours; could they all be mutated forms?"
The gasps from the stands attracted many students, and some even climbed the stairs to the second floor to get a full view, only to be immediately dissuaded from going back down by Dobby on the grounds of safety.
Lorne immediately explained, "This account is an official test account and does not participate in any activities. It is only used to eliminate game bugs, test values, and experience the story. Now I will experience the latest story in the Suitcase Beasts game."
Sound is also a form of memory. When Lorne's soliloquy was played in the Pensieve Vat, it sounded low and hoarse, with a buzzing sound of water, which was obviously due to the different medium.
Lorne had already adjusted the plot to the right position. As soon as he clicked on the side quest, an immersive story voice immediately rang out. "What is this? A silver fox? It's Fantastic Beasts I've never seen before."
This is a side quest. As the map transition animation ends, a small cabin hidden in the mountains slowly appears. An elderly woman with gray hair and pink butterfly flowers sits on a recliner, and a silver fox lies quietly on her lap.
Lorne maneuvered the little figure forward, occasionally turning the camera to admire the surrounding scenery.
The old woman in front of him had already appeared once in the story. She was a once-renowned master of Fantastic Beasts breeding, but later retired due to poor health. The protagonist had fought alongside her in the story and immediately greeted her familiarly.
"Grandma Martha, what kind of Fantastic Beasts is that on you?" the protagonist asked curiously.
Martha rose slightly, stroking the fox's fur, and said with a smile, "I don't know either. I call it Maokeli. Among all the Fantastic Beasts I've encountered, it doesn't seem to be this kind."
In the stands, someone couldn't help but share the protagonist's excitement. "A silver fox? So cute! Could it be the next Fantastic Beasts to be released? I need to start gathering herbs to prepare its dowry!"