Harry Potter: This senior is pretty strong

“Hermione, I must tell you this very seriously, your statement is incorrect! I went to find that newspaper not because it was more important than you, but because it happened to contain something I wanted to read.”

Qin Yu said this seriously.

“Oh,” Hermione nodded, then asked, “What is more important than me?”

"..."

Okay, okay, so this is how you play it?

Qin Yu reached out and roughly ruffled the girl's hair, saying irritably, "Nothing is more important than you! You're more important than anything! You're the most important!"

"Hmph~ Hmph~ Hmph~"

The little witch hummed contentedly, sitting there happily swinging her legs, and waved at Qin Yu, urging him, "Alright, alright, stop with the irrelevant stuff, get to the point, what did you just do?"

"..."

Is it possible that you're not getting to the point in your speech?

Qin Yu glared at her speechlessly, but all he got in return was her beautiful, smooth chin being raised.

Forget it, let's get down to business and not argue with her.

Qin Yu chose to ignore her smug expression and began to recount what had just happened.

……

Let's go back to when Qin Yu went downstairs to buy juice.

He initially paid and waited at the bar for the pretty female barista to mix his juice, answering her questions such as whether he attended a magic school, what grade he was in, what his favorite subject was, and whether he had a favorite witch.

Qin Yu answered all the questions he could, politely yet enthusiastically.

During this time, a middle-aged wizard wearing a gray deerstalker hat, who was in a hurry, came to the bar and asked the clerk what drinks were available. The clerk then gave him a drink menu.

The middle-aged wizard placed the newspaper he was holding on the bar and picked up the menu to look at it.

Since the newspaper was placed relatively close to him, Qin Yu glanced at it casually, and the first thing he noticed was the large headline on the page:

Is he a rising star in magical politics, or a source of chaos?

Then, he saw the word GA in the subheading.

"Why do I keep seeing news about this group of people today?"

Thinking back to what he had seen and heard in the tavern, Qin Yu couldn't help but mentally complain.

At the same time, he also developed a desire to continue reading the article.

Then he saw a magical photo that was attached to the article.

It was a group photo, and in the corner of the photo, he saw a familiar face.

He recognized that face all too well; after all, it was his former teacher and his sworn brother.

That's right, he was watching "Stephen Swinton"!

But how could that be?

Wasn't Swinton just traveling around Egypt not long ago? And he said he was going to do some research and didn't have time to write...

And who is this person?

Were we fooled by Swinton, or did I mistake him for someone else, just someone who looks similar?

Qin Yu was immediately confused.

He was about to lean closer to take a closer look at what was written in the newspaper when suddenly a hand grabbed it, quickly rolled it up, and took it away.

"Eh eh eh..."

Qin Yu shouted out in a bit of anxiety and annoyance, while the person who took the newspaper was taken aback and looked at him with some confusion.

"Excuse me, sir, may I borrow your newspaper?" Qin Yu quickly and sincerely asked, realizing that he was the one who was being rude.

"Well, I'm afraid that's not convenient. I'm in a hurry to catch the next magic train, and I have to leave now! You see, I don't even have time to wait for a drink." The other party replied with the same sincere apology.

"Alright..." Qin Yu didn't press the matter, but hurriedly asked again, "Excuse me for bothering you a little longer, do you know who this person in the photo is?"

He was referring to the person in the corner.

"Oh, this person seems to be a minor leader in their organization, what's his name again..." The middle-aged wizard pondered, as if trying hard to remember.

"Is his surname Swinton?" Qin Yu couldn't help but ask.

The middle-aged wizard shook his head repeatedly: "No, no, no, not that one. Although it also starts with S... Yes, it starts with S, it's Stanley, yes, that's the last name."

“Stanley? Are you sure?” Qin Yu was completely unfamiliar with this surname.

It seems I just heard those people mention it at the Leaky Cauldron bar, but I don't remember it very well.

"Yes, it's in the newspaper. Um, I'm sorry, I'm really in a hurry and can't chat with you anymore. If you want to know what's in the newspaper, you can buy a copy. I'm saving this one to read on my way to the bus... I really have to go!" As he spoke, the man picked up his things and hurriedly turned to walk out the door.

"I'm the one who should apologize. You should go now. Thank you so much for your reply!" Qin Yu said loudly to the departing figure.

Just as Hermione had "investigated" earlier, Qin Yu then asked the clerk where he could buy newspapers at the bookstore, and followed her directions to the newspaper and magazine section in the East Wing.

There, through a description, he learned from another clerk that the newspaper was called "The Voice of the Wizards," but was told that it was sold out and there was no stock and most likely no new stock would be delivered.

"Our Flourish and Blotts is the only bookstore in Diagon Alley. Who would go anywhere else to buy books, newspapers, and magazines?"

When Qin Yu asked if there were other places that sold newspapers, this was the answer he received from the shop assistant.

He then realized that he should have quickly glanced at the newspaper, even though it would have been impolite to waste other people's time.

But it was too late to think about that now; he had to catch up with the middle-aged wizard who had bought the last newspaper—because that was all he knew about it.

So, just as Hermione had learned from the bartender, Qin Yu hurriedly left the bookstore, except that the bartender didn't know why he left.

Qin Yu was naturally going to chase after the middle-aged wizard who was rushing to catch the train. He wanted to find a way to leave the newspaper or at least read the article.

He was even planning to offer the other party a very high price, such as a Galleon!

Keep in mind that a regular newspaper only costs a few copper nats.

However, even though Qin Yu's desire to obtain it was extremely strong, he still couldn't find the person's figure after chasing for a long distance.

"People rushing to catch the train are really in a rush!"

Qin Yu swore in frustration.

Looking at the bustling street, he felt truly at a loss and anxious.

How much did Professor Swinton, this mentor and friend, hold in his heart?

It's hard to say for sure about Qin Yu, but he's definitely a very important person.

Now that this person's whereabouts are a mystery, and I actually saw someone who looks like him in the newspaper, how could I not investigate further?

However, things didn't go as planned. Qin Yu was unable to see the newspaper again and was unable to carefully distinguish whether the person in the photo was indeed Swinton.

"We'll have to think of another way..."

Thinking this, he walked back, quite dejected.

Just then, a warm voice reached his ears:

"Young sir, what are you looking for? Tell me, perhaps I can help you!"