In This Hogwarts Without a Savior

The clean streets are bright and clear, but perhaps because it is already evening, there are not many tourists.

It has been a year since he entered Hogwarts, but this is the first time Jon has come to Diagon Alley. Different from the original work, this is not a place where he is welcome at all. He is not qualified to buy new textbooks here. , school robes and wands, even entering the door secretly, using a completely non-existent identity.

So he didn't feel much relaxed when walking on the cobblestone road. Instead, he always followed Dumbledore half a shoulder behind, and arrived in front of a potion shop unhurriedly.

Dumbledore and Jon pushed open the door and walked into the potion shop. The shop owner, who seemed to be checking the account books, looked up at them and spoke in a not-so-enthusiastic tone.

"It's almost our closing time, two guests. If you have any needs, you can tell me directly and I will recommend suitable potions to you."

Dumbledore didn't say anything immediately. He didn't focus on the store owner or any bottle of potion on the shelf. Instead, after entering the door, he stared at a man huddled in the corner and wiping hard with a rag. Boy with shelves.

This boy looked to be about the same age as Jon. He had short chestnut hair and was wearing a linen robe. It was dirty and too big overall, and it didn't seem to fit him very well.

The shop owner obviously noticed Dumbledore's gaze. He frowned slightly and shouted to the boy.

"Smith."

The boy named Smith stopped what he was doing and turned his head to look timidly at the three adults.

"Ai, Mr. Ikemo."

"You don't need to work here. Go back to the cellar first. Don't disturb the guests' mood here."

Smith agreed weakly, then lowered his head like a mouse that wanted to hide its presence but was being stared at by everyone, and quickly walked out of the potion shop.

"Perhaps you are in the mood to express your needs now, gentlemen?" Exmo looked at Dumbledore and the others.

He seemed to be driving the boy away in disgust, but Jon could feel that his behavior was more like protection.

Dumbledore blinked and looked at him with a smile on his face.

"We don't want potions. Do you have Phoenix Tears in your store?"

Exmo's expression suddenly changed. He took a deep look at Dumbledore and replied softly.

"This is a rare item, customer. We usually don't put it on the shelves."

Dumbledore said as he led Jon towards the back of the store.

"Then let's take a look beyond the shelves."

Aikemo did not stop them from entering the inner room without being invited. Instead, he walked carefully to the front of the store. After checking that there was no suspicious person outside, he completely closed and locked the store door.

After doing all this, he quickly walked into the inner room, where Dumbledore and Jon had both had their transformation spells removed, revealing their true colors.

"Mr. Dumbledore, I thought it would be some time before you guys came."

The owner of the potion shop named Ikemo was obviously someone placed by the Order of the Phoenix in Diagon Alley. No matter how strict the Ministry of Magic's inspections were, they would not be able to monitor every aspect of the entire magical world.

As long as the Order of the Phoenix wanted to hide their own people on a street with a lot of traffic like Diagon Alley, it would not be difficult for them. After all, there are many purebloods and mixed-bloods among the members of the Order of the Phoenix who have well-established backgrounds.

Dumbledore shook his head and said.

"Coming too late will miss a lot of preparation time. There is still more than a month before the start of school. It is best for Jon to get more familiar with the life of the boy he will play in the next year."

At this time, Aikemo's eyes also turned to Jon, who was standing next to Dumbledore. With a sighing expression on his face, he walked forward and stretched out a hand.

"Pete Acmore. I was surprised when I heard from Dumbledore that you were really just a child who had only been exposed to magic for just one year, but I believed in his vision. You must have something unique and outstanding. He will not let a child lose his life in vain."

Jon also stretched out one of his hands to shake Aikemo's hand.

"My name is Jon Green, Mr. Aikemo, and I will be under your care here for more than a month."

"Don't rush to talk about taking care of me yet." Ikemo said with a wry smile, "After the plan officially starts, in order to ensure your safety, I will clear all the memories about you and this plan from my mind. Then I will treat you as the real Smith, and I will treat you the same way I treat him, so there is nothing to take care of or not."

Dumbledore patted him on the shoulder: "Let me have a few final words with Jon alone. You go do the boy's work first, Peter."

Aikemo nodded, and then he left the inner room and walked toward the cellar where Smith was.

After they were alone in the room, Dumbledore looked at Jon with a serious face.

"You still have a chance to regret it now, Jon. If you think this matter is too dangerous, I can also take you back to the carriage. I can do other things about the things in the castle later. Don't feel embarrassed or embarrassed. Open your mouth, you will be on your own after entering that castle, I can't give you any more help."

There was not much tension on Jon's face, and he even smiled.

"No one is more suitable than me, Professor. I was actually hesitant at first, but after thinking about it carefully, my teacher taught me magic, and the school taught me knowledge. You have been protecting our safety. It makes no sense that you are the only one." I just have to pay and enjoy the rewards. I believe that no one of the students on the carriage will back down when the school needs them. Besides, there are things in that castle that the teacher wanted me to get before, and this is also an opportunity. .”

Dumbledore looked at Jon's serious face, and he smiled peacefully. At the same time, he reached out to lift his glasses and rubbed his aching eyes.

"You are too old to hear these words from students. Well, there are a few key things I will tell you at the end."

He said solemnly.

"After the polyjuice potion is prepared, it can only last for a month at most, so the potion I prepared for you is also a month's supply. After that, you have to find a way to refine it yourself. The specific refining process Lily told me that you have completely mastered it. As for how to obtain the potion materials after arriving at the castle, someone will take the initiative to contact you."

"About the magic of the 'Enrollment Contract' on Muggle students, I will cast an almost identical one on you later, so that it can deceive the people in the castle. You don't have to worry too much about the rest. The contract is just a function. To impose the constraints of domestication education, it does not mean that you will only obey after signing. Later, Aikemo will also give you a note, which records the character expression and living habits of the boy you want to play. I believe you will pay attention to it without me reminding you."

"Finally." Dumbledore handed a crimson feather to Jon. "No matter whether you get that thing or not in the end, as long as you feel that you are in danger of being exposed, you must pinch it." Hold on tight to this feather, and wherever you are, Fox will bring you back."

There are two more chapters to come