Having hailed a cab, Wien arrived at the Leaky Cauldron once again.
The barkeep, Tom, naturally had a deep impression of such a charming little wizard.
He even offered a free Butterbeer, letting Wien finish it before leaving.
"My Butterbeer is just a sweet drink, it doesn't contain alcohol." Tom explained, fearing that Wien might misunderstand it for real alcohol. "But if you want the best Butterbeer, you have to go to the Three Broomsticks."
"Madame Rosmerta's craftsmanship is unparalleled. Every time I go to Hogsmeade, I have to order two glasses. What's even better is that her husband is dead..."
Seeing the intoxicated expression on Tom's face, Wien was utterly speechless.
.
After finishing a cup of Butterbeer, Wien stopped listening to Tom's gossip about widows and went to the courtyard.
A smile played on his lips.
Here we go, bro!
Professor McGonagall said that the garbage bin was under a permanent sticking charm and couldn't be moved. He couldn't cast a decent Unlocking Charm at his current level.
But that didn't mean Wien couldn't do something for the wizarding world.
He pulled out his wand and pointed it at the wall.
"Repair as New."
The stone bricks, almost worn smooth by the wizards, quickly became brand new.
Wien frowned again.
"No, it's too new. You can tell it's the entrance at a glance."
"Repair as New, Repair as New, Whirlwind Sweep!"
"......"
After much effort, Wien did a good deed.
The entire wall was spotless, just like it had been freshly built. It was impossible to tell which brick was the correct entrance.
He was also afraid that one garbage bin wouldn't be enough for the Leaky Cauldron. After all, there were people coming and going all day long, and the Leaky Cauldron's business was quite good.
Just one garbage bin, how many times did Uncle Tom have to take out the trash every day?
"Duplicate!"
With a few Duplication Charms, the front was filled with identical garbage bins.
Wien nodded in satisfaction.
His Duplication Charm wasn't quite proficient yet. These garbage bins could last for a month at most.
But that was enough.
School would start in a month, and there wouldn't be so many little wizards coming over.
Having done such a great deed, he didn't tell Uncle Tom. After all, he was used to hiding his merits and fame.
Taking a step to enter Diagon Alley, Wien suddenly froze.
"Damn it, which brick was it?"
.....
After much effort, Wien finally entered Diagon Alley successfully, his face still slightly sullen.
"Bad luck. I didn't expect to trip myself up right away."
Walking along the cobblestone path, Wien muttered to himself.
This time, it was his own carelessness. He had too much fun and almost made a fool of himself.
Compared to his visit a few days ago, Diagon Alley was even busier, with many people crowded in front of a shop.
Wien also joined the crowd.
It turned out to be a Quidditch Supplies shop. The most prominent display window had three flying brooms, with a large poster beside them.
【New Nimbus 2000 Flying Broomstick is officially launched, using the most advanced acceleration charm, braking charm, and close-fitting seat, making your broomstick as obedient as your arm, allowing you to ride freely through the sky.】
There were also wizards watching the broom parameters and making comments.
"The acceleration is 5% faster, the deceleration and shock absorption effect is 5% better, and the maximum speed is 5% faster. This improvement is too small. It's like squeezing toothpaste."
A wizard in a purple cloak sighed: "Why is the Firebolt series so lackluster, and Comet company hasn't released a new product in ten years? Nimbus is the only choice."
"Even if the improvement is small, it's still a notch above other brooms."
Wien listened for a while and then walked into the Quidditch Supplies shop.
There were many people watching the fun outside, but few actually had the intention of buying.
The status of flying broomsticks in the wizarding world was similar to that of household cars.
Because of the existence of Floo Powder and Apparition, many wizards only needed a broom that could fly, and it didn't matter if it was fast or slow.
Except for those who played Quidditch or were rich, not many people would replace their brooms for such a small improvement.
Wien also saw the price on the nameplate.
Five hundred Galleons.
He didn't think this price was too expensive, but the wages in the wizarding world were generally low. Dozens of Galleons a month was the norm. Mr. Weasley only earned seventy or eighty Galleons a month.
The price of the Nimbus Two Thousand was already considered expensive.
Although Wien could easily buy it, he only took a look and left.
He would wait until he took Flying class at school and buy it if he liked it.
Leaving the Quidditch Supplies shop, Wien went to the Flourish & Blotts bookstore not far away.
Last time he only bought three plain robes required by the school. Wearing a pure black robe was like walking around like a bat. To avoid clashing with Snape, Wien needed to buy a few more sets of robes in other styles.
"Welcome. Is there anything you need?"
The owner of Flourish & Blotts was a lady in her forties. She was well-maintained and still charming. Seeing Wien come in, she gave him a gentle smile.
"Hello, ma'am. I need a few robes suitable for school." Wien said politely.
"It's rare for young wizards to buy clothes from me. Come on in."
The shop owner found it interesting and beckoned to Wien. The two entered a small room.
Half an hour later.
"That comes to eighty-five Galleons and twelve Sickles. You're a little guy, you can just pay eighty Galleons." The shop owner smiled. She was clearly satisfied.
Three robes in total, Wien spent more than a month's wages of Mr. Weasley. It was truly a luxury shop in the wizarding world.
The money wasn't wasted, all three robes had Dust-Repelling Charms, Waterproof Charms, and Fireproof Charms. It saved a lot of trouble.
After giving the shop owner his home address, Wien covered his kidney...the wallet next to it and left.
Money was indeed hard to keep. Counting his previous expenses, more than two hundred Galleons were gone in a flash.
Wien could only go back to Gringotts and withdraw another five hundred Galleons before starting his shopping spree.
At Scribbulus, he bought three quill pens made with Devil's Snare feathers. There was nothing special about them, they were just pink and soft, and they looked beautiful.
At Slug & Jiggers, he bought a lot of processed potion ingredients.
Hogwarts had great benefits. The potion ingredients for potion class were all provided by the school.
But Wien had to buy his own ingredients for making and practicing potions in private. He couldn't be like Potter and go through Snape's office whenever he needed something.
Only Harry Potter could succeed. If it were someone else, imagine how Snape would torment you.