Chapter 118: The Lucky Bracelet

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Weekend.

It was a sunny day, perfect for watching a Quidditch match.

At half past ten in the morning, Albert and the others set off from the castle and made their way through the snow-covered path to the stadium stands. A large number of students had already gathered here, loudly discussing the outcome of the match.

"Good morning, Hagrid," Albert greeted Hagrid, who was holding binoculars.

"Thanks for the hat," Hagrid lightly patted the woolen hat on his head. "I never thought I'd receive a gift on Christmas."

"You can consider it as a return gift," Albert said with a smile.

"A return gift?" Hagrid asked, puzzled. "What return gift?"

"A bracelet made from thestral tail hair and bezoar wood," Albert raised his wrist, revealing a delicate white bracelet.

"What's this?"

"It's a bracelet that brings good luck to the wearer, made from the thestral tail hair and bezoar wood you gave me," Albert said with a grin. "It can bring good luck to the wearer."

"Bring good luck to the wearer?" Hagrid muttered softly, "I've never heard of thestral tail hair and bezoar wood bringing good luck to the wearer."

Fred, George, and Lee Jordan couldn't help but burst into laughter.

You like to tease others, but now you're the one getting teased!

"But the weaving of this rope is quite beautiful," Hagrid coughed lightly.

"I'm referring to the runes on it," Albert picked up the two pendants made from bezoar wood, showing them to the three of them. They were engraved with the Rune of Asni, which Albert had shown them some time ago.

"You actually engraved those strange runes on it. Are you sure this thing really works?" George asked skeptically.

"Who knows?" Albert shrugged. "Maybe it really can bring good luck. Then I've hit the jackpot."

Originally, Albert intended to create a protective amulet.

However, after several failed attempts at carving the beads, he temporarily gave up and chose the simplest good luck rune to carve.

As for whether this thing could bring him good luck, Albert himself wasn't sure.

Anyway, when Albert tried to activate the Rune of Asni on the beads using his own blood, he didn't feel anything special.

It was probably a failure.

However, Albert still wore it, just to verify whether the Rune of Asni really worked.

"Anybody want to place a bet on Gryffindor versus Hufflepuff?" At this moment, several senior students holding betting boxes walked over, their shouts interrupting Albert's contemplation.

The twins seemed to be planning to place a bet, and Lee Jordan had already taken out a silver sickle.

"Who do you bet will win?" The three of them looked at Albert in unison.

"I bet Gryffindor will catch the Snitch and win," Albert took out a silver sickle to place his bet.

"Us too," the three of them handed their money over.

"A lot of people are betting on that. The odds are not high. If you bet on Hufflepuff winning, we'll give you triple the payout," the senior student said.

"No, just Gryffindor."

Albert didn't really care whether he would win money or not. He was just enjoying the atmosphere.

"What's your name?" the senior student pulled out a notebook and quill and asked.

"He's Albert Anderson," Fred answered for Albert.

"Albert Anderson." The senior student quickly wrote down a few words and handed it to Fred. "After the match, we'll be at the exit. If you win, bring this note to us."

Albert looked at his three roommates and said helplessly, "Aren't you afraid of losing money?"

"We believe in your luck," the three of them said in unison. Since Albert placed a bet, although the probability was low, they were still willing to go along with it and try their luck.

"My luck?" Albert couldn't help but roll his eyes. "Don't blame me if you lose money."

"We won't," Fred spoke up. "We don't think Gryffindor, who has been practicing hard, will lose to Hufflepuff."

"Gambling isn't a good habit," Hagrid raised an eyebrow as a reminder.

"This is just for fun, and besides, I have the lucky bracelet. My luck is pretty good," Albert said confidently.

"I thought you might bet 10 Galleons."

"Do you think I'm a fool?" Albert couldn't help but roll his eyes. "These privately-run gambling games are never reliable. If I bet 10 Galleons and win, will they give me back the Galleons I won?"

"They probably can't come up with it," Fred thought for a moment and replied.

"Well, it seems like you know what you're doing," Hagrid nodded. Occasionally, a little gambling is not a big deal.

"Last time he bet on who would be the Minister of Magic and won 100 Galleons," Lee Jordan explained. "This guy's luck is ridiculously good."

Hagrid's mouth dropped open in astonishment, completely shattering the thoughts he had just had.

"Cough, Hagrid, who do you think will win?" Albert asked.

"Of course, it's Gryffindor," Hagrid said unenthusiastically. "It's best not to gamble. No one can keep winning forever."

"Cough, I'm well aware of that."

In fact, Albert did win the bet. Gryffindor ultimately defeated Hufflepuff.

The exciting match lasted only an hour, and Charlie successfully caught the Snitch, securing the victory for the Gryffindor team.

"We won."

"We won."

"Ah, the note... the note flew away!" George exclaimed.

In the end, it was Hagrid who reached out and retrieved the parchment. Fortunately, there was no wind today.

"Give the parchment to Albert, you unreliable guys," Lee Jordan snatched the parchment from Fred and handed it to Albert.

"Unexpected. It was just an accident," Fred chuckled. Just now, he had also been sweating nervously. This thing was worth eight silver sickles.

"Thank you, Hagrid," Albert thanked Hagrid.

"You're welcome."

Albert and the others found the two senior students at the exit and received their eight silver sickles in winnings.

"See, my lucky bracelet still brought me luck," Albert winked, "The Rune of Asni is indeed effective."

"Your luck is really something!" Fred couldn't help but roll his eyes. The fact that they won the bet had put everyone in a good mood.

"By the way, did you guys enter the forest from this side last time?" Albert looked towards the nearby forest and suddenly asked.

Fred and George's expressions froze. Damn it, Hagrid is right there, don't bring up that matter.

"Enter the forest?" Hagrid stared at the four of them warily.

"Hagrid, can you take us into the forest to broaden our horizons?" Albert looked towards the Forbidden Forest and asked Hagrid beside him.

"No, that's not possible," Hagrid firmly refused.

Albert didn't betray Fred and George's awkwardness at all. "They secretly sneaked into the forest before and said it was just an ordinary forest next to the school."

"So, you guys..."

"You traitor!" The twins glared at Albert in unison. This guy actually sold them out so easily.

"Cough, I heard from others that there are many secrets hidden in the Forbidden Forest. Take us in for a stroll and satisfy our curiosity. Afterward, we won't be curious about what's in that forest anymore."

Hagrid fell silent for a moment, seemingly contemplating something, but in the end, he shook his head and refused.

"Can't you ensure our safety?"

"The school rules prohibit students from entering the forest," Hagrid said.

"Actually, I think Dumbledore's prohibition on entering the forest only stirs up the curiosity of the students," Albert said. "From what I know, many people have already secretly entered the forest."

"Many people?" Hagrid glared at the Weasley twins.

"Cough, they're just one example," Albert explained. "We just want to satisfy our curiosity, and besides, don't you go into the forest often?"

"Fine, just this once, but it's not going to happen again," Hagrid agreed. "Follow me, but don't wander off."

"See! The lucky talisman works, right?" Albert winked at the three astonished friends.

Fred, George, and Lee Jordan had never imagined that

Albert could actually persuade Hagrid to take them into the forest.

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