Chapter 306 Hermione Arrives

On the penultimate day of the Christmas holidays, Andy changed into his new clothes early in the morning, had breakfast, and helped his grandmother and Helen tidy up the house.

Isabel teased Andy about this.

Andy told her that it was basic courtesy.

Maybe some people don't care how they dress, but you can't help but care what others think. Andy did this to at least make Hermione feel valued.

On the other hand, Kyle expressed regret because he needed to be at work today.

Andy likewise regretted why his grandparents, and Helen, didn't have to go to work.

Andy thought it would be nice to be alone in the house.

When it came down to it, Andy was also a little nervous.

At around ten in the morning, a green flame was lit in the fireplace of his grandfather's house, and Hermione appeared in the middle of it, carrying a huge suitcase.

"Good morning, Hermione."

Andy laughed, "Come out! The fireplace is full of ash."

"Andy! It's been a long time." Hermione came out of the fireplace, and it was obvious that the little witch was a little nervous now, too.

Andy took out his wand and used a cleaning spell on Hermione, explaining, "It's winter, and we have to use the fireplace at night, in the summer it won't be such a chore."

"Hermione, hello!" Isabel stuck her head out of one of the couches.

"Issa, good morning." Hermione smiled.

Andy nudged the suitcase with his wand, "The room is tidied up, I'll help you put your suitcase in first."

"Thanks!" Hermione looked around, there were no members of Andy's family in the living room apart from Isabel, which made Hermione sigh heavily in relief.

The guest room was on the first floor, and Andy pushed the door open and placed the suitcase underneath the desk.

"Did Mr Granger send you here?" Andy asked.

"Phew..."

Hermione closed the door quickly and took two strong breaths before saying, "Yup, my dad sent me here. He must have been horrified to see me disappear in the fireplace."

After a pause, Hermione continued, "Honestly, I was on edge at the Leaky Cauldron."

"My house isn't some secret lair of dark wizards, what's there to be tense about?"

Andy laughed, "Sit down and take a break."

Hermione assembled her things before sitting on the bed and asked curiously, "Is it just you and Issa at home?"

Andy sat in the chair before the desk and smiled, "Grandparents went out, they'll be back around noon. My mum is making potions, so I guess she'll be busy for a while."

After easing up a bit, Hermione finally relaxed.

In fact, in the West, visiting a friend's house was a very common thing. It was a pity that the young witch didn't have any close friends before this, and had never been a guest at a friend's house.

"How was Christmas?" Andy asked.

Hermione said, "Not too bad, we went out on a family trip, how about you?"

"Not much different than last year," Andy said, spreading his hands.

Hermione smiled at that, "I can even imagine, even if you're on holiday, you won't relax and practice magic."

Speaking of which, Hermione suddenly became excited, "Right! Andy, can I use magic here?"

"Erm ..."

Andy hesitated, "I guess it'll have to wait until tomorrow, it's not a big problem, but it's best to have my dad give a heads-up over at the Ministry of Magic."

"Fine!"

Hermione sighed and got up, "Andy, let's go out!"

When they went downstairs to the living room, Isabel blinked her eyes curiously and sized up Andy and Hermione, wondering, "Andy, Hermione, you guys are out so soon?"

Andy: "?"

"Otherwise?"

Andy asked rhetorically, "Of course, we have to entertain our guests in the living room, what else do you think we're doing?"

"Oh!"

Isabel nodded and spread her hands, "I was just casually asking."

Andy rolled his eyes.

Gotta! Just don't think anything weird.

"Feel free to sit down, what do you like to drink?" Andy asked as he walked towards the kitchen.

"Anything, don't trouble yourself too much," Hermione said in a hurry.

Not a moment later, Andy walked out with three drinks, "This is grandmother's homemade drink, try it, it tastes pretty good."

"Thanks!"

Hermione nodded, and after tasting a mouthful, she said, "It's delicious, what's added to it?"

Andy shrugged, how could Andy know such things.

After chatting with Hermione about life on holiday, the topic of the two quickly shifted to Godric's Valley.

As a famous semi-wizard gathering place in the magic world, Godric Valley was inhabited by many famous wizards, which also led to a lot of folklore.

"Andy, you wouldn't believe it, there are many legends of Godric's Hollow circulating in the Muggle world as well, and it is said that some people have seen people who can use magic here."

Hermione said in an exaggerated tone, "Of course, there are also rumours of werewolves and vampires."

"That's why a lot of people come here to explore, and I even saw a travel itinerary for Godric's Hollow on a travel agent's flyer."

Since she intended to travel to Godric's Hollow, Hermione had specially researched the legend of Godric's Hollow.

Unexpectedly, the valley was famous in the Muggle world as well.

Andy smiled at that, "Ever since the Big Four founded Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, the name of this valley has been famous in the wizarding world along with Godric Gryffindor."

"It's been more than a thousand years since then, and with so many wizards living here, it's not surprising that some rumours have been passed down in the Muggle world."

It was like the Fengmen Village in China.

It was normal to attract some tourists to come over and explore.

"I can't wait to visit the village," Hermione said excitedly.

Andy laughed, "I'll take you to stroll around the village after lunch in a while."

"I'll go too!" Isabel raised her hand and said.

"What are you going for? It's cold outside." Andy's countenance darkened. You little girl, have some self-awareness, okay?

Isabel said unconvincingly, "Of course, I'm going to be a tour guide for Hermione, I'm familiar with this village!"

Hermione smiled at her words, "Then I'll leave it to you, Issa."

"Mmm!" Isabel glanced at Andy triumphantly with a smug smile.

Andy made a face.

Hermione suddenly asked, "I heard that Professor Dumbledore lived here when he was young?"

"Hm! The old people living here are all somewhat impressed." Andy nodded.

Andy remembered that he had mentioned this to Hermione.

"This is really a valley full of legends," Hermione said with a longing face.

"Right!"

Hermione asked suddenly, "Do you guys live with muggles?"

Andy shook his head, "This place is enchanted and protected, the muggles can't discover this place. The muggle village is not far away, if you're curious, I can take you there."

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