I, the leader of the esoteric sect, am doing great things in the infinite world!

A look of delight flashed in the eyes of the Zhang couple. The four shops mentioned above were all places they would definitely visit on this trip. Whether it was buying wizard robes, pets, or wands, it would be great to save some extra money.

"Excuse me, gentlemen. It may sound strange, but I've never heard of such a discount before."

It was Minerva McGonagall who spoke, and she finally found a chance to interject.

The two attendants sized up the witch who had spoken, and one of the wizards smiled and said, “Professor McGonagall… I am Palmer Humphrey, and I graduated from Hufflepuff House at Hogwarts nine years ago. If you would like, I can accompany you on your travels.”

McGonagall nodded slightly. Hufflepuff House is the most inclusive of the four houses. They value members’ efforts, tolerance, loyalty and fair play more than any particular trait.

That is why Hufflepuff has the most wizards among the four houses.

"So when exactly did this amazing change begin?" McGonagall, unable to contain her curiosity, asked after Palmer joined them.

“To be precise, it was about a month ago,” Palmer gave a startling answer. “In fact, many wizards were not used to the sudden changes at first, but we can always tell what is good and what is bad. Soon the wizards accepted it all and started to transform these things with great enthusiasm... Oh, Gringotts is here.”

"There seem to be some new changes at Gringotts as well."

McGonagall frowned, surveying her surroundings. This was still a bustling financial center, with a constant stream of wizards coming and going, and the air was filled with a joyful and wonderful atmosphere.

“Of course, of course.” Palmer laughed. “Professor McGonagall, you must have heard of New Galleon, right?”

“New Galleons…that’s not counterfeit money?” Minerva McGonagall sighed. She had a vague feeling that something was wrong, but she couldn’t quite put her finger on it.

“Of course not!” Palmer took out a golden-red magic coin from his pocket, slyly pinching the center of the coin with two fingers, gesturing for it to come closer to him.

Whether it was Cho Chang, the Chang couple, or Professor McGonagall who couldn't suppress her curiosity, they all took a few steps closer.

“Listen carefully.” Palmer brought the gold coin to his lips, blew on it, and then held it to Cho Chang’s ear.

"Mom! It made a sound!" Qiu Zhang's eyes lit up as he said to his mother.

After taking the Galleon from Palmer, Mrs. Zhang did the same thing, holding the coin to her ear and hearing the same clear buzzing sound.

"It's true, Professor McGonagall!"

Mrs. Zhang handed the Gallon to Professor McGonagall, which made Mr. Zhang, who reached out to take it, feel a little awkward. However, Palmer took out a Gallon from his pocket and placed it in Mr. Zhang's hand, cleverly easing the awkward atmosphere.

When that distant yet crisp metallic hum sound rang out, it was as if both Mr. Zhang and Professor McGonagall had opened up a new world.

"This is amazing..." Professor McGonagall instinctively clutched her chest. "Is this the new Galleon from Gringotts?"

Palmer replied without changing his expression, "Although the publisher requested secrecy, there is a rumor among wizards that this special Galleon may have been issued by Gellert Grindelwald."

Professor McGonagall's smile faltered.

She was well aware that after that fruitless duel, Gellert Grindelwald had become the leader of half of the wizarding world in Europe.

McGonagall gave Palmer a long look: "This is still the British wizarding world, at least. That Dark Lord can't possibly become the master of Diagon Alley."

“That’s natural,” Palmer replied fluently. “However, Galleon is innocent. Please come with me; Gringotts’ procedures are a bit complicated.”

McGonagall secretly breathed a sigh of relief. She knew very well the nature of a Hufflepuff; getting the little badgers to lie was harder than climbing Mount Everest.

In the wizarding world, Hufflepuff has always maintained an achievement: on the one hand, they recruit the most wizarding apprentices, but the number of dark wizards who emerge from them is extremely small, which is truly remarkable.

After they entered Gringotts, a goblin dressed in well-tailored clothes greeted them. The process of exchanging Galleons was indeed tedious and boring, but when the goblins came over carrying several bags, even Cho Chang perked up.

They noticed that some of the Galleons exchanged at Gringotts could produce a metallic tremor, while others could not. However, since even the goblins of Gringotts hadn't said anything, the wizards wouldn't raise any objections.

Anyway, whether it's real or counterfeit, it's all the same Galleon.

After leaving Gringotts, they purchased the school supplies that Qiu Zhang needed, following the notes on the shopping list.

As promised, the magical shop in Diagon Alley offered discounts and attentive service to every customer who came in, and even gave away tricolor ice cream to the young wizards who were about to attend Hogwarts.

Unfortunately, like many parents in the East, the Zhangs refused to let Cho Chang eat desserts and cold drinks, arguing that eating too much ice cream would make her fat. Even Professor McGonagall had no choice but to agree.

Fortunately, Cho Chang was going to buy her own wand, which cheered her up again.

93 Don't you guys really think the name Aatrox is cute?

In Ollivanders Wand Shop, the wand on the purple cushion in the window has been replaced with another one.

Ollivander, the wand maker, was attentively serving tea and water to Li Lin and Sirius.

To be honest, even during the years when Voldemort was rampant, Ollivander never lowered himself this much.

Not only did Li Lin's arrival allow him to make a fortune, but more importantly, under Li Lin's strong promotion, Ollivander's reputation truly became renowned, showing a strong trend of becoming the benchmark for wand manufacturing in Europe and America.

Prior to this, Ollivander's reputation was limited to the British magical community. Even though his craftsmanship was among the best of all wand makers in the world, people in other countries did not appreciate it.

For example, one of the founders of the American magic school Ilvermorny, James Stewart, was an unprecedented wand maker.

After his death, his principles for making wands were passed down to his descendants.

It's worth mentioning that James Stewart is the only Muggle who participated in founding a magic school, served as its headmaster, and made wands.

After serving Li Lin the latest magical black tea, Ollivander rubbed his hands together somewhat awkwardly: "Mr. Aatrox, I heard you're organizing a wand exhibition?"

"I didn't expect you to be so well-informed." Li Lin licked his lips. "But there are a lot of wand makers applying. The female wand maker from last time was quite pretty, hehehehehe."

Sirius could only lower his head and drink his tea to hide his embarrassment.

Ollivander fell for the trap and began to feel uneasy.

"You have hemorrhoids?" Li Lin looked at him with displeasure, then his expression softened. "Old Ao, if you have hemorrhoids, you should get them treated as soon as possible. I know you British people are cunning, but the sooner you get treatment, the sooner you can enjoy your golden years."

Li Lin smiled shyly, his face showing just the right amount of understanding: "Old people's butts are wrinkled, they're not as strong as they used to be, and they're looking for excitement, I understand."

Poor Ollivander was completely misled by Li Lin's shameless words.

"Please don't bring up such disgusting topics all of a sudden." Sirius, with his vivid imagination, couldn't help but shudder.

Li Lin turned to look at him in surprise: "Is it because I exposed your British sexual fetishes that you're so angry?"

"...Let's get back to the main topic." The only lesson Sirius learned from spending time together was not to recklessly argue with Li Lin.

Ding Ning Ding Ning Ding Ning——

The repaired magic wind chimes rang out crisply as Qiu Zhang pushed open the door and entered, politely greeting them.

Ollivander stood up warmly upon seeing his guest arrive, while Sirius turned away, lowered his head, and silently drank his tea, afraid that Professor McGonagall would notice.

As a notorious member of the Gryffindor "Ravagers" in his day, Sirius Black was a key target of Professor McGonagall's attention.

“Oh, Minerva, it’s so good to see you again! Let me think… 9 and a half inches, fir wood, the heart nerve of the fire dragon, right?”

This is the wand that Professor McGonagall bought back then.

“That’s right, Mr. Ollivander.” Minerva McGonagall was equally pleased. “I’m here with the new students.”

“A young wizard from the East, truly a rare find.” Ollivander seemed delighted by Cho Chang’s arrival, chattering on and on. “I’ve hosted a few Eastern wizards before, but they didn’t use wands; instead, they used interesting swords and seals… Let me see what suits you best—”

The old man took a box from the wall of wands, opened it, pulled out a wand, and placed it in Cho Chang's hand.

"Laurel wood, eleven inches long, with a core of unicorn hair..."

When Cho Chang grasped the wand, a point of starlight emerged from the tip of her wand, and then, starting from the wand, the starlight enveloped her body.

To the astonishment of Professor McGonagall and Ollivander, Cho Chang transformed into a swan draped in starlight.

"Animagus! A born Animagus!"

Professor McGonagall instinctively drew her wand, but the Zhang couple were faster than her.

Both magic swords fell into the hands of the Zhang couple at the same time. Mr. Zhang stepped forward to block Professor McGonagall, while Mrs. Zhang stood guard beside Qiu Zhang, watching their surroundings warily.

Professor McGonagall then realized that her actions had provoked an overreaction from others, and she was the first to put away her wand, indicating that she meant no harm.

"Actually, I was just too excited. You know, there has never been a born Animagus in the wizarding world!"

Professor McGonagall smiled broadly. As a Transfiguration master and an Animagus registered with the Ministry of Magic, Cho Chang's talent had stirred a strong sense of admiration in her.

Her profound skill in shapeshifting allowed her to discern that this was neither a disguised Magus nor a Blood Curse Orc destined to ultimately lose its humanity.

Without a doubt, this is an unprecedented natural Animagus!

"I assure you, I will train Qiu to become an excellent witch, an excellent master of transfiguration."

The Zhang couple exchanged a glance, smiled apologetically, and sheathed their magic swords.

Seeing the Zhang couple's actions, McGonagall's smile widened, and she turned to look at the swan flapping its wings:

"In fact, mastering the Animagus form requires rigorous training, and usually, each person can only master one Animagus form."

Minerva McGonagall's form changed rapidly, transforming into a tabby cat in full view of everyone, before reverting back to her previous tall witch form.

McGonagall cautiously approached Cho Chang, reaching out to stroke her smooth fur and softly comforting her.

However, before she could tell Cho Chang the secret to turning back, colorless starlight rose from beneath the swan's feathers, and to McGonagall's astonishment, Cho Chang returned to human form.

“Unbelievable, incredible skill,” McGonagall exclaimed, turning around and only then noticing that there were other people in the store.

Sirius lowered his head even further, but fortunately, he was now completely bald, so he didn't have to worry about being seen through by his former teacher.

Thinking about the terrifying talent that Cho Chang had just displayed, Sirius suddenly felt that his Animagus, which he had been so proud of in the past, was a joke.

However, compared to this, Li Lin's reckless speech is clearly more frightening.

Sirius turned to look at Li Lin, only to find that Li Lin had already quietly sat on the sofa by the window, his eyes lowered, his features defined, his silver hair falling down, looking like a perfect statue in the sunlight.

Damn, when did he secretly strike this pose?

“Indeed, this is something to celebrate.” Li Lin raised his eyes and clapped lightly. “There has never been such a miracle in the magical world. Friends, just for Miss Zhang alone, we deserve to drink a pint of fine wine.”

When he began to speak, the entire room fell silent.