Chapter 195 Encounter

Chapter 196 Encounter

Zhang Xiao sat on a bench in the lobby of St. Mungo's, looking at this famous magic hospital in the wizarding world.

There was no way, he couldn't stay in the ward any longer, and the communication charms were used one by one, and they were arguing happily.

The people in Longhu Mountain had decided to fight side by side when they returned.

In their words, it was 'I can't beat you in a single fight, so can't I beat you in a group fight? '

Anyway, seeing that his parents were happy with their sleeves rolled up, Zhang Xiao didn't intend to interrupt the couple, so he had to hide out.

It just so happened that he hadn't seen what St. Mungo's looked like yet.

There were many wizards in the lobby, and they seemed to be in a crowded reception.

There were also rows of witches and wizards sitting on shaky wooden chairs, some of whom looked completely normal and were reading an outdated issue of "Wizard Weekly".

Others had terrible appearances, such as damaged tusks or a hand on their chests.

For example, sitting diagonally behind Zhang Xiao was a man with a pig's head, drooling and staring at another man who had a hot pot on his head that he couldn't take off.

Listening to the therapist's questions, he should be secretly practicing the quick version of "Animagus" that he got from somewhere, which caused his current appearance.

The room was not quiet because most of the patients were making very unique noises:

A wizard sitting in the middle of the front row was sweating profusely and was fanning herself vigorously with a copy of the Daily Prophet. When the steam came out of her mouth, it made a sharp whistle, just like the whistle of a train;

A dirty-looking wizard sat in the corner, and every time he moved, he made a jingling sound, and his head vibrated violently with the sound, so that he had to hold his ears to keep steady.

Witches and wizards in orange-green robes walked back and forth, asking questions and recording them in notebooks.

These people all had badges on their chests like their therapists: crossed wands and bones.

In front of the consultation desk. On the wall behind her were various notices and posters: a clean cauldron to prevent reagents from turning into poison, prescription antidotes, and a large portrait of a witch with iconic silver curly hair:

Dalis DeVante

This witch was not only a famous healer, but also served as the headmaster of Hogwarts from 1741 to 1768.

Zhang Xiao had also seen her portrait in the headmaster's office, and at this moment, the old lady with silver hair was winking at him.

Apart from these wizards with strange injuries, St. Mungo's was like an ordinary hospital.

The floor sign next to me has instructions for each floor:

Artifact accidents - Ground floor: cauldron explosion, wand adverse effects, broom crash, etc.

Animal injuries - First floor: bites, stings, burns, bone injuries, etc.

Magic flaws - Second floor: infectious diseases, such as dragon pox, vanishing disease, scrojungulus, etc.

Potion and plant poisoning - Third floor: a series of outbreaks, backflow, uncontrollable, etc.

Spell damage - Fourth floor: spells, curses, improper use of magic, etc.

Visitor's lounge/hospital store - Fifth floor.

If you don't know how to get around, have a language barrier, or don't remember why you are here, our receptionist is happy to help.

Just as Zhang Xiao was bored looking at the crowd, wondering when his parents would end the call, a familiar figure walked in through the hospital gate.

"Neville?"

Zhang Xiao was a little surprised, waved in Neville's direction, and shouted:

"Here, Neville!"

Neville showed a trace of confusion, he looked around, looking for the source of the sound.

Soon he saw Zhang Xiao, a happy smile suddenly appeared on his round face, and he also waved to Zhang Xiao.

At this time, another old woman dressed a little strangely also came in. She saw Zhang Xiao waving in her direction at a glance, and whispered something to Neville.

Then the two walked towards Zhang Xiao together.

There was still a short distance, Neville couldn't hold back his excitement, and ran a few steps to hug him.

Then he said happily: "Zhang, I want to give you a surprise!"

Then he carefully looked at his condition:

"Are you okay? That's great!"

Zhang Xiao patted his shoulder and bent his arm to show his muscles:

"I'm fine. I think I can go back to school after two more days of observation!"

He looked at the old woman next to Neville. She was wearing a somewhat old-fashioned green robe, a fox fur scarf around her neck, and a fox head on her shoulders.

She was carrying a big red bag with an eagle specimen on her hat.

Even in the wizarding world where strange costumes are more common, her dress is quite "clear and refined".

"Oh, by the way, I forgot to introduce you. This is my grandmother - Augusta Longbottom. Grandma, she is the Zhang I often talk to you about!"

"Oh, yes," his grandmother stared at Zhang for a while, and stretched out her wrinkled hand to him: "Yes, yes, of course I know who you are.

Neville thinks very highly of you."

She smiled gently at Zhang:

"I have always wanted to thank you in person for what happened last year, but Neville didn't want to. He said you are his true friend."

Neville focused his eyes on his feet, not looking at Zhang, but secretly glanced at him with an embarrassed and expectant look, his face was already red.

"Of course!" Zhang Xiao showed a sincere smile: "Of course there is no need to thank me for this. Just like Neville said, we are true friends."

The smile on Mrs. Longbottom's face suddenly became more obvious:

"Neville has been telling me about you, saying how outstanding you are, how excellent you are, and how much you have helped him. Of course, this is certain, child.

I have seen your brave actions in the newspaper. It is very brave.

Neville"

The old woman's eyes suddenly became stern and cast at Neville:

"But I am afraid I have to say that my grandson has indeed not inherited his father's talents--"

She turned her head sharply to look at the direction of the fourth floor, and the vulture on her hat trembled violently with her movements.

Mrs. Longbottom said in a sharp voice: "Have you told your friends about your parents, Neville?"

Neville took a deep breath, raised his head, looked at his grandmother with pleading eyes, and his originally rosy cheeks turned a little pale:

"I was going to tell him when I visited Zhang this time."

Zhang Xiao looked at Neville and wanted to help him out, but Mrs. Longbottom said loudly:

"No! You should have told your friends about these things a long time ago!

This is not something to be ashamed of!" Mrs. Longbottom said angrily:

"You should be proud, Neville! Proud! You should know that they have lost their health and sound mind. It's not to make their only son feel ashamed of them. "

Neville's body trembled slightly, he was silent for a while, as if he was suddenly relieved:

"Well, although I was going to do this, I have another thing to do besides visiting you this time - that is to visit my parents.

They live in the long-term ward here and are tortured crazy by the Death Eaters. "

Speaking of this, Neville looked back at the location on the fourth floor, his eyes became extremely gentle, and he said softly:

"Today. It's my mother's birthday. "

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The foreshadowing is almost done, Neville's highlight