Hogwarts card system

Chapter 5 bears the pressure that this age should not bear

"Oh, little Ted, you're back. How are you? Have you been admitted?" Mammy asked quickly.

"Yes, ma'am. I was admitted. And because of my special situation, the school introduced me to a work-study job before the start of school, where I can have a part-time job with food and housing included..."

Thad began to tease Mammy.

He had already decided to work in Diagon Alley and live in Old Tom's Leaky Cauldron.

Mammy is still very reluctant to give up on him, after all, he is only 11 years old and has to work alone to earn money to support himself.

But many children in orphanages are like this. They went to work as apprentices early or were selected to enter mission schools.

Mammy reluctantly agreed to Ted's "work-study" plan.

After dinner, Ted started packing.

In fact, there is nothing to clean up, except for some daily necessities, there is only an old guitar.

Other small toys and so on were given to the younger children.

I am going to Diagon Alley tomorrow to break into the society, and I am really excited.

By the way, I have to buy something useful here.

Parchment isn't cheap in the Muggle world, but ink is damn cheap.

Diary is also arranged.What year is it and parchment is still used?Don't know how expensive it is?

He also has to buy a pen.The quill is too thin to use.

Ted calculated carefully, so he naturally wanted to buy whichever was cheaper.

If it wasn't for school uniforms that couldn't be made by Muggle tailors, he'd want to make robes on the Muggle side.

Rarely a little excited, Ted actually suffered from insomnia.

Simply, let's take a look at your textbook.

"Standard Spells, Elementary", Ted read carefully in bed with a small flashlight.

"I remember that before I entered school, the wand seemed to be used in private. Hermione used to practice spells at home, and repaired Harry Potter's glasses as soon as she got in the car. That is to say, there is no trace..."

In fact, the "Reasonable Restraint on Underage Wizards Act" was promulgated in 1875; the main content of this law is to restrict wizards under the age of 17 from performing magic outside of school.

You have to take advantage of this opportunity.

For two months, you can't just work part-time, right?I didn't come to the magic world to earn foreign exchange.

Ted opened "Standard Spells: Elementary".In the preface it is written:

"A enchantment differs from a transfiguration spell in that an enchantment adds certain properties to an object or creature, whereas a transmutation spell changes it into something entirely different."

"Small spells are not difficult to break. As young wizards, most of the effects of the spells you learn will disappear within a few days or even hours."

"Hexes, curses, and curses are collectively known as black curses. This book will not deal with such spells."

……

The first spell recorded in the book is the fluorescent spell!
Nothing too particular, a very simple description.

Ted took out his wand and began to cast the spell according to the book.

"Fluorescent flicker~"

No no no!Pronunciation is not very accurate.

Come again!

"Fluorescence flickering~" The gesture was a little restrained this time.

After trying five or six times in a row, Ted finally felt the correct flow of magic power, "Luminescence flickering~", the tip of the wand emitted a white light, flickering indefinitely.

"Wuhu~ I don't need a flashlight anymore!"

Not only that, Ted also found himself gaining 25 experience points!Learning and exercising magic can indeed gain experience.

However, in the subsequent use, Ted discovered that only the first experience value is more.Later, I only gained a little experience more than ten times.

After using it dozens of times, I feel that the magic power in my body is empty.

That's right, learning the Luminescent Curse on the first day can be said to be rewarding.

With endless expectations for magic, Ted, who was empty of magic power and a little tired, finally fell asleep.

Early the next morning, after saying goodbye to the tearful Mammy, Ted boarded the bus.

……

The Leaky Cauldron was still dimly lit, lit by candlesticks, or oil lamps.

Those wizards who drink are eating candlelight dinners.

I don't know if the flash spell can last forever?
However, there is a kind of high-level magic of immortal fire, which can keep burning.

Who can stand this smokiness?If the magic lamp can be made, the market must be good.

Also, the walls are so mottled that it looks like a rough house.If it is painted with white or putty, it will probably be much better.

Of course, maybe wizards like this kind of medieval style!

"Oh, you are yesterday's freshman, what's your name?" The boss Tom noticed Ted who pushed the door and entered, dragging the suitcase.

"Ted, Ted Epifani, Mr. Tom. I need to live here until the start of school. May I ask how much is the cheapest room here? If it is convenient... Do you need a part-time waiter?"

"Oh, waiter? Well, I haven't thought about it. As for the room..." He looked at Ted's old clothes that had been worn for several years and the somewhat worn-out suitcase.

In the end, the old Tom, who looked a little vicious and hard to touch, but had a good heart, gave Ted a free utility room.

In return, Ted helps clean up after closing at night.

He can even mix up a free sandwich in the morning.

"Thank you! Thank you so much."

I have to say that there are still many good people in this magic world!
After all, it is not difficult for wizards to use magic for cleaning.Old Tom was really helping Ted.

The utility room is very small, a bed was put in, and a [-]cm bedside table was put in as a table, and even the chair couldn't be put in.But what more could Ted hope for?Only thanksgiving!
After tidying up the room briefly, Ted changed into a second-hand wizard robe and came to the backyard with a wand.

Lightly knocked on the brick, the arched door appeared amidst the rattling sound of moving bricks, and beyond the door was the still bustling Diagon Alley.Ted couldn't help smiling.

……

What shop should I go to find a job?
You can't go to Gringotts, can you?

Shops that sell cauldrons and broomsticks are also not very suitable.

Ted decided to take a stroll first, familiarize himself with the environment, and take a closer look at the shops.See how difficult your exploration tasks are.

Illa's Owl Shop with lots of owls big and small, Crackling and Frolicking Magical Joke Shop, Fantastic Beasts Shop, Obscure Books, Lady Primpnell's Beauty Apothecary...

Ha, this is the most modern store Ted has ever seen.

Sure enough, everyone has a heart for beauty.

There is also Lihen Bookstore, which is a good choice!Rare opportunity to read books for free!Books are too expensive!

However, the ideal is plump, and the reality is skinny.Ted asked several stores in a row, but they didn't want him.

The reason is that he is too young, not yet old enough to work!

Is the wizarding world so law-abiding?They don't use child labor, don't they really think that labor laws really exist? !

Just when Ted's part-time job career was about to end before it started, and when he was at a loss what to do, a man beside him suddenly exclaimed, and then "wow", something spilled.

Ted hurriedly jumped aside with his robe in his hand, avoiding the spreading unknown liquid.

Take a closer look, oh, it's a lot of slugs!
That man was carrying a bucket of slugs, but he broke off one side of his hand. The slugs spilled all over the ground, and they were crawling around alive and kicking!

Seeing this, the people around quickly hid away.

Slug: I'm free~
"Damn it! I shouldn't buy these disgusting slugs. Next time I won't buy them! Next time!" the man complained.

He used a "repair as new" to fix the barrel, but the slugs were left to catch themselves.

Ted thought for a while, rolled up his sleeves, and knelt down to help the man catch the slugs all over the floor—slippery wriggling, it's irritating not to bite.

"Oh, thank you, thank you, let me come, thank you child!" The man quickly thanked.

The two were in a hurry and it took several minutes to capture all the slugs.

It's so slippery that sometimes it squeezes out between your fingers if you hold it too tightly.

The man let out a long breath, "Thank you so much."

As he spoke, he pointed with his wand, "Clean it up!"

Ted's hands became clean.

"I'm Slugger Ziggs, and I own the Slugger Ziggs pharmacy behind you. If you need any potion ingredients in the future, you can come to me, and I'll give you a [-]% discount!" The man laughed.

"Uh, that's it... Then, do you need hourly workers?" Ted asked innocently.

yeah?Is this favor going to be repaid so soon?

Slug was a little dazed, feeling like he had fallen into a pit!The hole is dug by yourself!
Soon, Ted found his first job - processing simple potion ingredients such as slugs in the pharmacy.

A maximum of three hours of work a day and a weekly salary of 14 Sickles.

1 Galleon = 17 Sickles = 493 Nats
Who knows who invented this exchange rate!
Ted's salary is 3 Galleons and 5 Sickles a month, which is almost a wand in two months!

Although the income is very low, at least there are jobs.

The task is also completed, and this is the first task he has completed!
"Ding~Complete the task [Hit the Worker (Green)], reward: 100 experience, card [Restore Energy (Green)]"

The experience pool in the character column has 100 more experience, and it is still more than 800 experience away from leveling up, and more than 200 experience away from redeeming [a few pages of psychic power manual (blue)].Powerful!
And he also got his first card:
This card has a green striped border. On the screen, a figure with arms outstretched and head raised, a green ray of light wraps around his body.

【Restore Energy (Green)】

spell card

Consume a small amount of mana and recover part of the consumed stamina.

Chill for 4 hours.

Ted found an opportunity to try, and he was able to restore his tired self to a state of energy.

Roughly equivalent to a free bottle of Vitality Tonic every four hours.Let him work more energetically.

God chooses to be a worker, it belongs to yes!
……

"Ah, Mr. Tom, I've got a job."

"Really? That's great! Let me have a butterbeer." Old Tom was also very happy to hear the news.

"What job are you looking for?" he asked, placing a large oak mug of bubbling butterbeer in front of Tad.

"It's Slugger Ziggs Pharmacy, I'll help with the low-level medicinal materials."

"That's great! How about it?"

"For example, handling slugs. Use special gloves to roll off the mucus and throw it into a bucket, then use a silver knife to cut open the slugs, squeeze out the internal organs, lay the slugs flat, and wait for drying."

"Uh~" Old Tom was speechless.

"Haha, what else can I do as a little wizard who hasn't entered school yet? It's very good that Mr. Slugger Ziggs is willing to help me. And I can also learn some knowledge of potions by the way."

Old Tom nodded and said nothing.

He found Ted to be very good-natured and very mature.

What 11-year-old would want to deal with disgusting slugs?

Even in adversity, he is still optimistic, very free and easy, and does not complain about others.

There is no doubt that such a person is likable.

　Signed a contract, asking for a monthly ticket~
　　Please~ hug fists!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)