Chapter 10: Learning is a Hard but Joyful Thing

Wilson Wright really enjoys making friends.

While Wilson was having a friendly conversation with Cedric, many doubts flashed through Barty Crouch Sr's mind because he was still thinking about Wilson's words.

Why would Wilson think he would go to Hufflepuff?

This little guy... seems to have nothing to do with Hufflepuff!

This kind of thing shouldn't happen. The Sorting Hat at Hogwarts would definitely not place this dangerous little guy in the honest and kind Hufflepuff house.

While Barty was still pondering, the talkative Amos Diggory extended an invitation to them: "Mr. Crouch, it seems we are all here to help the children prepare for the shopping list. Why don't we go to Diagon Alley together?"

As he said this, Amos added with a smile, "If we wait any longer, I'm afraid Cedric won't find the owl he likes..."

As a father, Amos hoped to provide the best for his son, or rather, he wanted to provide the best for Cedric as much as possible.

Of course, Cedric did not disappoint his father's expectations.

The group went directly through the Leaky Cauldron to the back of the building and stood in front of an old wall with uneven bricks. This was the entrance to Diagon Alley.

Amos took out his wand and tapped a few bricks on the wall. The sound of friction could be heard...

The bricks on the entire wall quickly began to rotate!

In just a few seconds, the bricks on this old wall reorganized themselves, opening a passage to the magical world!

On the other side of the passage was the scenery of Diagon Alley.

Even though Cedric had heard stories about Diagon Alley from his father long ago, he couldn't help but feel amazed.

As for Wilson...

This practical person had already received his mission reward.

[Exploration Mission: Enter Diagon Alley from the back of the Leaky Cauldron. Completed (1/1), Reward: Unlocking Spell]

[Unlocking Spell: The incantation is "Alohomora." If the user's magical power is sufficient, they can open any closed door in the world, even if the door has been enchanted with a secrecy spell.]

It must be said that this unlocking spell was quite attractive.

Wilson couldn't help but speculate maliciously that maybe he wouldn't need any incantations and could enter any house common room at Hogwarts through the unlocking spell...

After Wilson glanced at the reward, he began to survey Diagon Alley, the busiest market street in the magical world.

This street wasn't wide.

Both sides of the street were lined with densely packed wizard shops.

Diagon Alley was bustling at the moment, with many wizards wearing pointed hats standing on the street, chatting about their shopping gains with laughter.

"Mr. Crouch, Mr. Wright, where are you going?"

Amos turned to Crouch Sr and Wilson, inquiring about their destination, then directly gave an answer for himself and his son: "I plan to take Cedric to Ollivanders to buy a wand. He's been longing for one for too long..."

"Cedric will choose the one that suits him best."

Crouch Sr nodded lightly at them, then explained, "It seems we'll part ways here. We plan to buy the necessary items in order..."

Wilson had no objection to this.

Following the order, they would separate here.

And the closest shop to them was Potage's Cauldron Shop, as mentioned on the list, where they needed to buy a cauldron for use in Potion classes.

"Get me a sturdy cauldron."

Wilson made his request to Crouch Sr, adding an explanation, "Preferably the kind you can use to hit someone's head during a fight..."

"..."

Crouch Sr's eye twitched.

This kid hasn't even entered Hogwarts yet! And he's already preparing for fights?

Crouch Sr had a premonition...

This might be the most troublesome shopping trip he's ever had.

Who knows how many strange requests Wilson will make!

As they approached Gringotts Wizarding Bank, Wilson slowly stopped, as if wanting to remember this building.

Crouch Sr looked at Wilson and introduced the origin of Gringotts: "Gringotts, the wizarding bank. Apart from Hogwarts under Dumbledore's guardianship, this bank is the safest place in the world. It's operated and managed by goblins..."

"Let's go inside for a look sometime!"

Wilson left the entrance of Gringotts, speaking leisurely, "Just need to wait a while longer. Hopefully, there will be plenty of good stuff here when the time comes..."

"..."

Crouch Sr's eye twitched again.

Why does this kid speak so seriously, as if he's planning to break into Gringotts and steal something!

After leaving Gringotts.

The next stop was Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions.

This was where Hogwarts freshmen purchased their school uniforms.

Wilson put on a wizard robe, and suddenly said, "Can this kind of clothing be used as a sack? Would it tear if someone was stuffed inside..."

"..."

Madam Malkin was stunned in place.

This slightly plump witch couldn't help but laugh softly, "Darling, you really love to joke. Fighting and brawling are prohibited at Hogwarts..."

"That's good. I particularly like this rule."

Wilson nodded seriously, pointing to the wizard robe he was wearing, "Get me three sizes larger than this, and get three of them..."

This was his habit from his past life when buying clothes.

Mainly to get the mission reward.

[Exploration Mission: Purchase a wizard robe set from Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions (1/1), Mission completed, Reward: Cleaning Spell]

[Cleaning Spell: The incantation is "Scourgify." Based on the caster's intention and magical power at the time of casting, it cleans any object. If the caster's magical power is sufficient, it can even remove objects they don't want to exist.]

A quite... practical magic.

Wilson was very satisfied with these practical little spells.

Madam Malkin's body stiffened a bit. She had never seen such an active child before and couldn't help but say, "Wouldn't it be a bit too big for you if it's a standard size larger?"

"I should grow taller soon."

Wilson took off the robe and threw it on the chair.

This scene made Crouch Sr discover one of Wilson's strengths: this kid's thoughts were mature, and he isn't overly picky, wasting time.

Because of this, they soon purchased all the items they needed.

After Wilson Wright purchased the essential textbooks for Hogwarts at Flourish and Blotts, he finally found a way to truly master most of the spells.

Or rather.

Only through this method could he quickly master and become proficient in a certain magical spell.

[Exploration Mission: Purchase a set of Hogwarts freshman textbooks from Flourish and Blotts (1/1), Mission completed, Reward: Learning Methods and Tasks.]

[Learning Task: Through the learning methods, diligently read the incantation one hundred times, diligently transcribe the incantation one hundred times, proficiently memorize the incantation one hundred times, and you will quickly master and become proficient in this magical spell.]

[Learning Task: Through the learning methods, diligently read the potion formula one hundred times, diligently transcribe the potion formula one hundred times, proficiently memorize the potion formula one hundred times, and you will quickly master the manufacturing of this potion.]

This learning method really made Wilson feel mixed emotions!

Wilson reached out and took the bag of clothes from Crouch Sr's hand, handed him the thick textbooks from his arms, and sighed softly, "No matter where you are, learning is a very hard thing..."

Wilson sighed about his future hardships and thought about the results of mastering spells, continuing to sigh, "Although I know that after mastering knowledge, I will definitely be very happy..."