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He glanced at Hermione again, nodded to Levin, and then turned and left.
Now, Levin and his friends are much emptier in the wallet, but they have a lot more in their hands.
They said goodbye to Harry and Ron, and prepared to go find their own campsite.
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Chapter 274 Camp and Gamble
The camp chosen by the Ministry of Magic for Jaina was a breathtaking hillside with expansive views and stunning scenery.
Standing here, the magnificent view of the Quidditch pitch unfolds before your eyes, and shifting your gaze further, the tranquility of the lake and the lushness of the forest complement each other beautifully.
More importantly, the distance between this location and other campsites is just right, maintaining both privacy and ensuring a tranquil retreat.
This is the treatment that those in power can enjoy; the rest of the ordinary people can only squeeze into ordinary camping areas further away, living a life comparable to subdividing apartments on Hong Kong Island.
"Alright! Let's start setting up the tent!"
After gazing at the surrounding scenery for a while, Hermione raised her arms and shouted excitedly.
When she was a child, she often went camping in the countryside with her parents, and she had a great interest in it.
As a Muggle-born wizard, she was very much looking forward to the wizarding camping experience.
Then, she witnessed Levin casting a spell in front of her.
With a flash of magical light, a magnificent tent instantly appeared before them. It stood 5 meters tall, covered an area of about 40 square meters, and was as luxurious as a palace. Not far away, Levin had also set up a rain shelter, under which a magical campfire was lit, the firelight illuminating a row of tables and chairs.
Even more surprising was the pot of steaming soup on the campfire, its aroma filling the air and making mouths water.
But Hermione seemed a little unhappy.
"This is not the camping I wanted!"
She was internally ranting and raving.
Shouldn't a wizard camping trip involve everyone using magic to guide the parts to piece together a tent, and finally arranging various furniture inside a tent that has been enchanted with a [Space Extension Charm]?
How did it get done in such a short time?
"This is the [Tent Technique]!"
She heard Levin introduce everyone
"This is a spell I created using the Demiplane Seed and the [Mansion Spell] as its foundation. It can make the tents stored in the demiplane appear in another location at any time."
Then she heard other people praising her.
Okay, she herself admits that Levin, who created the [Tent] spell, is indeed very talented and very attractive...
It's a pity about her camping trip.
Hermione could only silently complain about how ridiculously useful Levin's magic was before sighing and following him into the tent.
This tent was custom-made by Levin and Jaina specifically for this 'trip'.
Don't let its "small size" fool you; it actually has a full 10 rooms, a reception room, an entertainment room, and three toilets!
Hermione's remaining anticipation of camping faded even further after she entered the tent.
Because the interior design of this tent is a complete replica of Levin's tower.
She almost felt like she was coming home as soon as she stepped inside.
Honestly, having this kind of illusion in the wild is quite wonderful, but if it's for camping...
Sometimes, magic being too convenient isn't a good thing.
Time flew by, and soon it was dusk.
An excited feeling permeated the campsite, like a cloud you could almost touch. The approaching dusk seemed to fill the tranquil summer air with a vibrant sense of anticipation.
Suddenly, a deep and powerful gong sounded from the depths of the woods. In that instant, thousands of red and green lights lit up among the treetops, like stars adorning the road leading to the stadium, giving it life and color.
"It's time!" Jaina Proudmoore shouted, her voice filled with the same excitement as everyone else's. "Let's hurry and get going!"
Jaina and Lucius Malfoy led the way, guiding the group forward.
After lunch, Lucius finally couldn't resist revealing to Jaina and Levin the news that the Death Eaters were about to make their move.
Although Levin and his companions already knew, Lucius's candor was undoubtedly the beginning of his betrayal of the Dark Lord, and could be considered a kind of pledge of allegiance.
Levin gladly accepted his kindness.
Draco Malfoy, clutching the England team's dragon holding a Quidditch ball emblem and a double magical statue of Levin Green and Cerira Rayanren, followed behind the two main figures with a beaming smile.
They walked briskly into the woods along the lamplit path.
The surrounding noise, laughter, and intermittent singing blended together to create a vivid and beautiful scene.
This fervent excitement is highly contagious.
Levin was also caught up in it, his heart filled with joy.
They passed through the ticket check smoothly and stepped into the magnificent stadium.
Onyxia left first, heading to the backstage area of the Shadow Kingdom team.
She will also be in charge of today's Yin Kingdom team's mascot, the fire dragon.
The stairs leading to the stadium were carpeted in crimson, and they climbed them with the crowd, eventually branching out into the stands on the left and right sides.
Led by Jaina, they went up to the top of the stairs and found themselves in a small private room.
This location is at the highest point of the stadium, directly facing the golden goal, making it an excellent spot.
The private room contained a dozen purple and gold-plated chairs arranged in two rows; this was a private space that Jaina had specially booked at a high price.
However, Jaina did not stay there.
After having her companions from the Genius Club put down their items, she led Levin and Cirella onward toward another private room on the top floor.
Lucius followed along with Draco.
“Ms. Proudmoore, it’s an honor to meet you. Levin, Cirella, it’s a pleasure to meet you both.” Sirius Black shook hands with Jaina with unusual politeness, a stark contrast to his usual demeanor, which surprised Levin.
He chatted happily with Levin: "Levin, your suggestion is excellent. Harry and I have been having a wonderful time spending every day together during this holiday." Sirius's face, which had been gloomy all the time, was now filled with joy.
"Vernon's expression must have been priceless," Levin remarked, unable to suppress a laugh.
When they entered the box, Percy Weasley, like someone who had just sat on the back of a porcupine covered in quills, hurriedly stood up and bowed to Jaina.
When Ron saw Harry, Levin, and Malfoy walk in together, he curled his lip and pulled Harry over.
Draco glanced at Harry and Ron with disdain, then chose to stand behind Levin in silence.
Suddenly, Jaina's laughter broke the silence: "Bagman, why are you charging children?"
Startled by her words, Bagman turned around, immediately put away the Galleons in his hand, and walked over to shake hands with Ms. Proudmore.
"Ludo, is everything ready?" Jaina asked.
“Of course, I can’t wait.” Bagman smiled broadly, waving his hand as if everything was under his control.
After politely greeting Bagman, Levin asked, "Are you betting on the outcome of the game?"
Bagman glanced at the smiling Jaina and seemed relieved.
"I just wanted to add a little fun to the competition," he said casually.
"Lucius, would you like to participate in this bet?" Jaina asked Lucius with great interest.
“Of course I’ll participate,” Lucius laughed.
For him, it was as casual and ordinary as buying some fish, chips, and beer while watching a ball game.
"Let me think... I'll bet a thousand Galleons on Yin Kingdom to win."
Jaina's extravagance shocked the Weasleys; her dazzling wealth was almost blinding.
Levin knew perfectly well that Bagman simply couldn't come up with that huge sum of money.
She immediately realized Jaina's hidden intentions.
She was probably aware of Bagman's financial situation, and doing so would both give her better control over him and indirectly express her support for Levin and Cirira.
“A thousand Galleons? That’s a considerable amount.” Ludo Bagman seemed somewhat taken aback, but quickly regained his composure.
“Then I won’t give you too high odds. Because I also believe that Levin and Cirella will lead the Underworld to victory.” He winked at Levin, indicating that he could rest assured.
Lucius gave him a warning look, his tone calm and even: "I'll bet the same amount, betting on the Yin Kingdom to win."
Bagman looked like he was about to break down: "With such a big bet, I have to lower the odds. Are you sure you still want to bet?"
Lucius glanced at him casually, a look that made Bagman instantly realize that things had reached a point where there was no turning back.
Ludo Bagman reluctantly pulled out his notebook and quill, and slowly wrote down the names of Ms. Proudmore and Mr. Lucius.
This bet has become a settled matter between them.
Chapter 275 Entrance
Just then, the sound of shattering glass rang out behind them.
It turned out that when Minister of Magic Cornelius Fudge arrived, Percy bowed so low that his glasses fell to the ground and shattered.
Embarrassed, he repaired the lens with his wand and then sat blankly in his seat.
Gianna immediately stepped forward, and Fudge greeted her like an old friend, then warmly greeted Levin and Ciri.
Fudge held Levin and Cirella's hands with a fatherly tenderness, asking about their well-being and introducing them to the wizard sitting beside him.
It's as if they were already very close.
“Levin Green, and Cirira Rayanren, you know,” he called out to the Bulgarian Minister of Magic—a man in a magnificent black velvet robe trimmed with gold, who appeared to understand no English—“the two youngest Chaser in Quidditch World Cup history, the best duo, besides Quidditch, he…”
They've accomplished quite a few things together; you must know who he is by now—
The Bulgarian wizard scrutinized the two men, then immediately became excited and began to mutter a string of words in a loud, enigmatic language.
“Thank you for your praise, my Animagus is indeed a Chimera.” Levin suddenly chimed in, “You’re right, Ciri does have Eastern European blood.”
Cirella then joined the conversation, but unlike Levin, her dialogue was noticeably more hesitant and stumbling.
Ciri's home world, the Witcher world, has a language almost identical to that of the Slavic languages of Eastern Europe.
Therefore, she can also understand Bulgarian with some difficulty.