“I don’t think this is really a blessing in disguise.”

Wade reminded him, “The fact that the Minister for Magic personally stepped in to deal with this already suggests that something is wrong.

“He won’t let you leave Diagon Alley, and he’s forbidden you from going into the Muggle world.

“I can only think of two possibilities. Either you’re being confined for your own safety, or you’re being protected.”

Harry’s expression changed slightly.

He thought about how nervous Fudge had been when mentioning Black, as well as the words he had said: ‘You’re safe now.’

“Looks like you’ve thought of something.”

“It should... be to protect me.”

Harry sounded uncertain.

“Sirius Black is a die-hard loyalist of Voldemort. He believes Voldemort will eventually rise again.

“So he escaped from prison because he wants to kill me and win Voldemort’s favor, allowing him to become the Dark Lord’s second-in-command.”

Wade’s eyelid twitched.

He escaped from prison just to kill you? What an impressive imagination.

You’re thirteen years old this year. If Sirius had really been capable of escaping Azkaban, he would have had plenty of opportunities to come after you. There’s no reason he would have waited until now.

And becoming the second-in-command is even more ridiculous. Voldemort created multiple Horcruxes, clearly aiming for immortality. As long as the boss never falls, there’s naturally no opportunity for a second-in-command to take his place.

“Did you come up with that yourself?”

“No. I didn’t even know who Sirius Black was.

“The Knight Bus conductor, Stan Shunpike, told me.”

Harry laughed without a care in the world.

“I actually have to thank Sirius. If he hadn’t suddenly escaped, I would’ve had to keep struggling at the Dursleys’ house for another two weeks.”

Stan Shunpike?

That explained everything.

How much could you really expect from a bus conductor?

Still, if that was what he believed, then most ordinary wizards probably thought the same thing.

“What have you been doing all this time? Why did you come to the Leaky Cauldron?”

“I went to see Newt Scamander and visited his collection of magical creatures.

“I also went to see Nicolas Flamel and studied alchemy with him for a month.”

Wade casually displayed his accomplishments as though they were nothing special.

“Overall, it was a fairly fulfilling time.”

Harry’s mouth fell open.

His face was filled with disbelief.

He had thought the most interesting way to spend the holidays would be to travel to other countries like Hermione and Ron.

He never imagined Enzo could be even more outrageous than them.

He had only just entered the wizarding world, yet somehow he had already managed to establish connections with a master of magical creatures and a legendary alchemist.

Is this what a genius’s training looks like?

Isn’t that a little too ridiculous?

If this got out, no one would probably believe it.

“It was nice seeing you, Harry, but I have to go.”

“Go? Where are you going?”

“America. I have some business to take care of.”

Wade picked up his suitcase, then took out a Galleon and placed it on the table.

“This is for the meal. Please give it to Tom.

“If there’s anything left over, use it to buy yourself a few ice creams.”

“Uh... thanks!”

Wade left the Leaky Cauldron and made his way to a nearby stretch of coastline.

After confirming that no one was around, he took out the tennis-ball Portkey he had purchased from Borgin and held it firmly in his hand.

He began counting down the thirty seconds.

When the final second passed, Wade suddenly felt as though a hook had caught hold of his stomach and was violently pulling.

The next moment, the world spun around him.

It felt as though he were being thrown around inside a hurricane.

When his feet finally touched solid ground, his hair had been blown into complete disarray, and he staggered slightly.

“Feels like I just spun around dozens of times on the spot.

“The experience is still better than riding the Knight Bus.”

Wade quietly gave his assessment.

He put away the Portkey that would allow him to return to that stretch of coastline and finally began examining his surroundings.

He had been transported into a forest.

Dark clouds rolled across the gloomy sky, while several black crows cawed in the distance.

“I really can’t say I like this weather.”

Wade shook his head.

He cast a Disillusionment Charm on himself before flying into the sky.

From above, he could see the forest stretching across the land, with a road cutting straight through it.

He took out a Galleon and used it to divine his direction, then flew forward along the road.

Before long, he spotted a road sign.

NEVERMORE ACADEMY — TURN LEFT AHEAD

Following the sign, he eventually stopped in front of an imposing wrought-iron gate.

The gate looked exactly like the one he had seen during his divination dream.

It opened automatically.

Wade followed the long driveway into a collection of academy buildings.

The entire school had a dark and mysterious atmosphere, filled with an air of fantasy and suspense.

Gothic spires, stained-glass windows, and dimly lit corridors gave the academy its distinctive appearance.

Since it was summer vacation, there were very few people around.

Wade simply took out the letter of introduction Newt had written for him.

Following the arrow on the envelope, he entered one of the buildings and climbed several flights of stairs until he arrived outside the principal’s office.

“Is anyone there?”

Wade knocked on the door.

“Come in.”

Wade opened the door and stepped inside.

All the curtains in the room were drawn.

The only sources of light were the lamps and the fireplace, leaving the office somewhat dim.

A tall, fair-skinned woman with blonde hair sat elegantly behind the desk.

“Principal Larissa Weems?”

“That’s me. And who are you?”

“My name is Enzo. I was recommended by Mr. Newt Scamander.”

As he spoke, Wade placed the letter of introduction in front of her.

Larissa raised an eyebrow before taking the letter and reading it.

Her expression changed from confusion to surprise, and then from surprise to utter absurdity.

“This really is... rather strange.”

Larissa couldn’t help but laugh helplessly.

“I have tremendous respect for Mr. Scamander. He’s one of the few wizards who genuinely respects outcasts and treats them as equals.

“He also helped Nevermore resolve a major crisis once. If he ever needed my help, I certainly wouldn’t refuse.

“It’s just that this letter...”

“What’s wrong?”

“Mr. Scamander explained your background and asked me to provide you with some assistance.

“But you yourself don’t even know what you’re here to do. Is that correct?”

“Yes.”

Wade didn’t deny it.

“I simply foresaw that I might gain something from coming to Nevermore Academy.”

“I understand.”

The corners of Larissa’s lips curled upward, and her excitement was obvious.

“I’ll arrange your enrollment. You’ll become the first wizard to attend Nevermore Academy.”

“Principal, I think you’ve misunderstood.

“I’m not here to attend Nevermore.

“And, if you don’t mind me saying so, I’m afraid this school probably doesn’t have much to teach me either.”

Larissa’s expression froze.

Even if that’s true, you didn’t have to say it out loud.

“Then how exactly do you want me to help you?”

“Very simple. Just provide me with some convenience.”

Larissa was momentarily speechless.

“Could you be a little more specific?”

Wade thought for a few seconds.

“I have many things to do and many places to visit, so I won’t be staying here for long.

“But from time to time, I’ll come back to see whether the opportunity I’m waiting for has appeared.

“So I need permission to freely enter and leave Nevermore Academy.”

“That isn’t something I can decide on my own as principal. The Board of Trustees may not agree...”

“I guarantee that I won’t interfere with the school’s normal operations.

“If any trouble arises, I’ll also provide whatever assistance I can.”

“Deal.”