Chapter 170: Something Strange

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After boarding the train, Albert walked along the corridor, searching for an empty compartment. He didn't see any of his Hogwarts housemates yet.

"They probably haven't arrived yet," Albert thought to himself as he prepared to find an empty compartment.

Just as he was about to open a door and enter a compartment, he heard someone calling his name from the adjacent compartment. Albert looked up and saw Lee Jordan waving at him.

"Albert, over here!" Lee Jordan walked towards him, smiling and greeting Albert. "How was your summer vacation?"

"It was great. My family and I went on a vacation to the beaches in France," Albert closed the compartment door and followed Lee Jordan to his compartment, carrying his luggage.

"Who was that person talking to you earlier?" Lee Jordan asked curiously as he opened the compartment door. He had clearly seen the confrontation between Albert and Haddock through the window.

"That person seems to be called Haddock Dagworth," Albert briefly explained his encounter in France and the warning letter he received from the Ministry of Magic after returning home.

"The Ministry of Magic made another mistake?"

Lee Jordan sympathized with Albert's experience and expressed concern and frustration over the unreliable Ministry of Magic. They lived in a Muggle community, and who knows when they would be unjustly blamed as well.

"That's how the Ministry of Magic is. I never expected it to be reliable," Albert's tone was filled with contempt for the Ministry of Magic as he pushed his luggage into the compartment.

Lee Jordan was about to lend a hand to help Albert put the luggage on the overhead rack.

"No need, I can handle it myself!" Albert took out his wand and waved it at his luggage. All the luggage floated up and he directed them to the overhead rack.

"Amazing!" Lee Jordan gave a thumbs-up and continued, "Haddock... He wanted something from you?"

"Yes, he came to ask for the membership card I found," Albert said with a strange expression. "But it seems he has no intention of helping me resolve the trouble."

"He has such thick skin." Lee Jordan was angry. "You didn't give him the item, did you?"

"No, I refused him directly," Albert shook his head. "I told him to go to the Ministry of Magic to help me solve this matter and then I would return the item to him."

"Did he agree?"

"No, he still wanted to use magic to take it back," Albert couldn't help but sarcastically say, "Unfortunately, the item is not currently on me."

"He's such a... irresponsible jerk," Lee Jordan looked down on Haddock's behavior and asked Albert, "What are you going to do?"

"I think Dagworth will help me resolve this matter," Albert said confidently, shaking his wand. Changing the subject, he said, "It was a big mistake not bringing my wand to France. That's why I encountered this trouble."

Lee Jordan forced a smile. He couldn't quite understand Albert's way of thinking. But seeing that Albert was confident in resolving the matter, he was happy for him.

For the next while, the two chatted about what had happened during their summer vacations.

As the departure time of the train approached, the platform filled with thick smoke became more lively, with students bidding farewell to their families and struggling with their heavy luggage.

At around a quarter past ten, Fred and George finally appeared on the platform with their family.

Albert and Lee Jordan saw the two of them bidding their final farewells to their family through the window of the compartment.

"I'll go find them."

After tossing a Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Bean into his mouth, Lee Jordan opened the compartment door and walked out, ready to guide Fred and George so that they wouldn't have to spend time looking for their compartment.

A moment later, the footsteps approached, and Albert inside the compartment vaguely heard Lee Jordan's exclamation.

"Wow! You guys actually bought the Firebolt broomsticks."

"It's the Cleansweep Seven," Fred grinned happily. "Charlie finally convinced Mum to buy us broomsticks."

"We actually wanted the Cleansweep Six. But the new broomstick is a bit expensive..." George seemed a little conflicted.

Buying two broomsticks at once was a big burden for the Weasley family.

Overall, Fred and George were very happy to have their own broomsticks.

Albert opened the door and walked out, looking at the twins pushing their luggage towards him. "Congratulations."

"Albert, what model broomstick did you buy?" Fred asked curiously. He thought Albert would probably buy the best broomstick available.

"I didn't buy a broomstick," Albert's answer surprised everyone.

"You didn't buy one?" Fred was stunned for a moment, repeating in disbelief.

"No, I didn't," Albert shrugged.

"What about the match?"

"Besides, there's no guarantee that I'll be selected for the Gryffindor team, and you know I'm busy with my studies at the school, so I might not have time to play Quidditch."

Not only Fred and George, even Lee Jordan widened his eyes and opened his mouth. Everyone wanted to join the Gryffindor team, but you don't want to join even when you have the chance.

Albert sighed and reminded them, "The most important thing is, if all of us join the team, it will attract resentment. If we lose a match, Charlie will immediately become the target of everyone's blame. I've mentioned this to you before."

The three fell silent.

Although they didn't want to admit it, Albert's considerations were not without reason.

"Alright, don't block the passage here." Albert gestured for them not to block the way and make it difficult for others to pass through.

"Charlie will definitely be disappointed," George muttered and left his luggage behind as he walked away, probably going to find Charlie.

"Sorry, wait a moment," Albert said to the girl and waved his wand, causing Fred and George's luggage to fly into the compartment.

"Your magic is getting more powerful," Fred managed to force a smile. "Now we don't have to help with the luggage."

Shortly after they entered the compartment, Charlie hurriedly arrived. He sat down next to George and asked, "You don't want to join the team?"

"I'm not sure if I have any spare time to practice Quidditch," Albert casually explained. "You know, I've already joined Professor McGonagall's Transfiguration Club. By the way, the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor this time is likely to be someone I know..."

"Who? Who is the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor this time?"

"Rowena Smith," Albert said. "She's a very talented witch. I've been in correspondence with her throughout the summer, and if possible, I want to learn something from her."

Charlie remained silent for a long time. He knew that Albert's words were just an excuse for him, but he still said, "If the team can't find suitable players, I hope you can join."

"Alright, I'll do my best," Albert hesitated for a moment and nodded in agreement.

"But what about your broomstick?" Charlie frowned slightly.

"Don't worry, I have Galleons. If necessary, I'll spend money to order a Firebolt broomstick from Quality Quidditch Supplies," Albert reassured.

However, his words had a strong sense of being a rich person.

"Well, that's good," Charlie sighed and suggested, "You can consider the Cleansweep Seven series. They're reasonably priced, and the mainstream model in the series right now is the Cleansweep Six, which is faster than the Five and more suitable for Seekers."

After Charlie left, his face filled with melancholy.

George had already told him about Albert's words.

The other party voluntarily withdrew, not wanting to put too much pressure on him.

What a good person!

"Charlie is very ambitious. He hopes to win a Quidditch Cup," George looked at Albert and said, "As long as we win, no one will say anything extra."

"The team has several new members this time, so the chances of winning..." Albert hadn't finished his sentence when Fred covered his mouth.

"Shh, you should say that we will definitely win," George said sternly. He was a little afraid of Albert's loose mouth.

To prevent Albert from saying something ominous, Fred changed the subject. "By the way, what is the rubber duck you sent us during the summer for?"

"Oh, that? It's a small toy for playing while taking a bath," Albert explained with a smile. "Muggles usually put it in the water in their bathtub."

Fred and George looked at each other and decided not to tell their father about it.

"What rubber duck?" Lee Jordan asked curiously.

"It's a gift Albert gave us, a toy he bought abroad," Fred explained.

"Cough." George coughed forcefully and awkwardly changed the subject. "By the way, has your matter been resolved?"

"No, the Misuse of Magic Office at the Ministry of Magic didn't reply to my letter," Albert cooperatively changed the subject. "I guess they probably threw the letter directly into the trash after receiving it."

"They wouldn't, right?" Fred and George said in unison.

"Why do you think they would throw your letter into the trash?" Lee Jordan felt that Albert wouldn't make unfounded claims and must have some reason or evidence for saying so.

Albert mentioned that Haddock intended to give him 20 Galleons as a thank-you gift.

"You didn't tell me about that just now," Lee Jordan couldn't help but complain.

"I mentioned it briefly just now, I'll say it again anyway."

"You actually refused?" Fred and George were a bit envious of Albert's luck. "That's 20 Galleons!"

"Why didn't you guys think about it?" Albert looked at Fred and George, who were still lamenting the loss of 20 Galleons, with a speechless expression. He couldn't help but remind them, "Why is the other party willing to spend 20 Galleons but unwilling to help me resolve the matter at the Ministry of Magic?"

"I think Albert is right. It doesn't take much effort to resolve this matter, so it does seem strange that the other party is willing to spend 20 Galleons to make amends," Lee Jordan thought Albert's words made sense. "20 Galleons might not be a lot, but it's definitely not a small sum!"

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