American Comics: Starting with Muggle Wizards

This was the first time that humans and wizards had observed the wondrous sights of outer space with the naked eye.

But soon, Gilderoy Lockhart felt unwell from the weightlessness and quickly used Apparition to return to Earth.

Although his experience in outer space was very brief, Gilderoy Lockhart still included this adventure in his travelogue after returning to Earth.

Back then, the book "Space Traveller" was praised by many wizards who shared the same love of adventure.

Even in "Hogwarts: A History of the School," there is such a record.

"When Gilderoy Lockhart left Earth, the prefix for Percival Harris's origins in the Book of Admission also turned into a string of gibberish..."

Albus Dumbledore, the headmaster known for his wisdom, could easily make such a deduction.

First of all, Gilderoy Lockhart should be an imposter, since the wizard whose name has changed is a different wizard.

Secondly, when the wizard leaves Earth, the prefix of his origin becomes gibberish.

That means this little wizard named Harvey Ferguson doesn't belong to Earth.

Or rather, he came from outside Earth.

It might even come from an alien planet in Muggle science fiction theory.

Regardless of the possibility, Albus Dumbledore was excited about it.

Because the moment the name of this visitor from another world appeared.

Ms. Sybil Trelawney, the Hogwarts professor of divination, then approached him and told him that his fate had changed.

Clearly, Harvey Ferguson possesses a destiny comparable to that of the boy who survived a great calamity.

Therefore, Headmaster Dumbledore attached great importance to Harvey's enrollment, which is why he sent Vice Headmaster Professor McGonagall to pick up these two young wizards.

Chapter 7 Leaky Cauldron

Professor McGonagall kept scrutinizing Harvey, trying to find something special about the boy's face.

He has well-defined features, strong facial lines, and slightly curly brown hair...

She looked him over and over, but couldn't find anything special about Harvey; he just seemed like an ordinary Muggle wizard.

But the way this child looked at me was a bit strange, like...he'd known me for a long time?

Professor McGonagall thought she must be hallucinating. How could a little wizard from a Muggle family possibly know her?

"Professor McGonagall, hello." Harvey felt uneasy under her gaze and quickly bowed in greeting, afraid that he had done something wrong.

Professor McGonagall nodded slightly, gave a kind smile, and stopped looking at the child.

But she began to doubt Dumbledore's words, wondering if the Book of Admission was wrong, since the boy didn't seem like someone from another world at all.

However, she remembered Headmaster Dumbledore's instructions: the appearance of visitors from another world could be the key to breaking the stagnation in the magical world.

Since that's the case, let's proceed with the normal enrollment process for now, and observe him gradually. One day we'll find out what's special about this little wizard.

Coincidentally, the Grangers had also finished exchanging their opinions. Learning magic was an opportunity that could change a person's life, and they unanimously agreed to let Harvey and Hermione go to Hogwarts.

"Professor McGonagall, is that it? If my child is going to Hogwarts, what should we prepare in advance? For example, tuition fees or school supplies..."

Professor McGonagall, dressed in a dark green robe, patiently explained the admission process to the Grangers.

"Hogwarts does not charge any tuition fees. As for the magical tools and books required for enrollment, detailed information is provided in the appendix to the admission notice."

"Later, I can take the two young wizards to Diagon Alley to buy everything they need for school..."

Ms. Granger thanked her politely, "Thank you for your introduction, Professor McGonagall. We happen to have some time now, could you please take us with you?"

Granger's father frowned and said in a low voice, "I have to go to work, where would I find the time?"

Ms. Granger kicked her stupid husband under the table and muttered under her breath:

"Are you comfortable letting your daughter go with this strange woman you just met?"

"Of course we'll go with you, and don't you want to see the legendary magical world?"

Granger's father suddenly realized and said, "Okay, then I'll make a call and ask the dentist for leave."

Finally, Professor McGonagall, along with the Grangers and a hopeful Harvey and Hermione, Apparate to the Leaky Cauldron at Charing Cross Road.

Apparition is an unpleasant experience, especially for ordinary Muggles.

The Grangers felt as if they were being shoved into a long, narrow tube, surrounded by darkness, and were being pushed and shoved all the way before finally seeing the light.

"That was a terrible experience! I almost thought I'd fallen into hell!" Granger's parents couldn't help but complain; they now had a very negative view of magic.

Harvey and Hermione, the two young wizards, also felt dizzy, but their wizarding constitution allowed them to recover quickly.

Professor McGonagall said apologetically, "Sorry, I forgot that the experience of Apparition for Muggles is indeed a bit poor. Perhaps we should try Floo Powder next time."

Harvey curled his lip, thinking to himself, "The experience for Floo fans isn't much better."

Just then, a wizard dressed in a loose gray robe came out of the dilapidated Leaky Cauldron and greeted the group of people beside Professor McGonagall with curiosity.

"Professor McGonagall, good morning! You're not here to mentor a new little wizard, are you?"

"Of course, it is the duty of every Hogwarts professor to guide new students into the school."

"Oh...I didn't expect that such a small matter would require the trouble of the vice principal?"

"Mr. Dylan, don't your Aurors have to work today?"

"Uh... thanks to Dumbledore, the wizarding world has been relatively peaceful lately..."

"Sorry, I still have to take the young wizard to school, I don't have time to chat..."

"Well, hopefully these two young wizards won't be frightened by the hideous giants when they're sorted out. Goodbye, Professor McGonagall."

Before leaving, Dylan didn't forget to give Harvey and Hermione a scare.

Professor McGonagall watched the other person walk away expressionlessly.

After the Auror from the Ministry of Magic left, the Grangers tentatively asked, "Who was that just now?"

As Professor McGonagall led the group into the Leaky Cauldron, which had a crooked wooden sign hanging above it, she explained:

"He's an Auror in the Ministry of Magic, a position equivalent to a Muggle police officer, and also a graduate of Hogwarts..."

“Oh...I see…” the Grangers said, seemingly understanding but not quite.

Hermione was frightened by the troll the wizard had just mentioned, and leaned close to Harvey to ask him a question.

"Didn't you say the Hogwarts Sorting Ceremony was simple? What's with the trolls?"

As Harvey followed Professor McGonagall into the Leaky Cauldron, he deliberately lowered his voice and said:

"I almost forgot, the Hogwarts Sorting Ceremony also includes a test of courage; only young wizards who have passed the troll test can be admitted to Hogwarts..."

"Really?... " Hermione was indeed taken aback, and began to think about how to use the few spells she had just learned to pass the test.

The group entered the Broken Cauldron bar.

The interior of the Leaky Cauldron bar was very basic, and the dirty bar counter looked like it hadn't been cleaned in a long time.

An old wizard, almost bald, was pouring beer into a beer glass on the table in front of a guest from a barrel half his height.

Even though it was daytime outside, candles were still lit on several tables inside the bar.

The dim candlelight made the already poorly lit bar interior appear even darker.

"Professor McGonagall?"

Many guests nodded and greeted Professor McGonagall with respect.

Professor McGonagall, as the Vice-Headmistress of Hogwarts, clearly has a very prestigious reputation in the wizarding world.

The bar owner, Old Tom, who is pouring drinks for customers, shares the same name as Voldemort.

Seeing Professor McGonagall enter with two young wizards and a Muggle, it became clear that he was instructing new students.

"Hi, Professor McGonagall, and these two must be the new young wizards this year, right?"

Hello, I'd like to treat you to a butterbeer; you've definitely never tried it before...

"No need, the child is too young to drink alcohol," Ms. Granger said politely, noticing the dirty and messy environment of the bar.

Granger's father was somewhat eager to try, but upon hearing his wife's words, he could only stare regretfully at the glass of wine in front of the guest, which was almost overflowing with foam and full of malty aroma.

Old Tom clicked his tongue in regret and said, "It seems you're destined to miss out on trying the butterbeer that's so popular with young wizards."

Chapter 8 First Steps into Diagon Alley

Professor McGonagall continued walking, leading the group past the filthy bar, and said with a smile:

"It's okay, you can try again after the semester ends."

"Almost every new wizard has tried butterbeer; it's a non-alcoholic drink that tastes pretty good."

"But I'll still take you to Diagon Alley now."

As she spoke, Professor McGonagall continued to lead the way, taking everyone to the courtyard in the back of the bar, where they stopped in front of a wall.

Professor McGonagall pointed to a brick on the wall next to the trash can and explained:

"Remember this trash can, count up three bricks, then count to the left two bricks, and finally tap it three times with your wand, and the entrance to Diagon Alley will appear."

As soon as Professor McGonagall finished speaking, the brick next to the one that had been hit began to shake, as if it were alive and jumped aside.

Until an archway entrance appears.

"Wow!" Granger and Hermione exclaimed in surprise.

Only Harvey stared thoughtfully at the trash can.

if...

The question is, if I move this trash can, will other people be unable to find the entrance to Diagon Alley?

Professor McGonagall walked in first, followed by the others with expectant faces. Harvey, at the very end, accidentally kicked a trash can as he passed by...

Ten minutes later, a wizard rushed into the Leaky Cauldron, only to find that the entrance to Diagon Alley was nowhere to be found!

Finally, with the help of more than a dozen bar patrons, they searched for half an hour before finding the real entrance to Diagon Alley.

Old Tom grumbled helplessly, "A bunch of idiots! It's obvious that some mischievous little wizard secretly moved the trash can!"