Chapter 1778: Trip to Belgium

Today is still a beautiful day-at least Booth Barton does.
However, Hermione had no time to appreciate such good weather.
The old housekeeper has already discussed with Mrs. Maxim. They are going to visit several neighboring countries to visit some worthy forces and try to persuade them to join the "Rebel Alliance".
Since Maca was not here, Hermione's wisdom naturally became the representative of Hogwarts and one of the proponents of the alliance.
After sending Harry away, Hermione didn't actually stay in Booth Barton for long. After the rising sun lit up the earth, she and the old housekeeper rode in the huge rune carriage of Mrs. Maxim and went to the first destination of their trip-Belgium.
I have to say that this country, which is also separated from Britain by the Dover Strait, is actually very dangerous. If Haierbo is ready to start aggression on the European continent, Belgium will most likely be "taken along" and occupied.
By the same token, the Netherlands to the north of Belgium also carries the same dangers, so Mrs. Maxim's next stop is to go north, and then may change to Germany, which is adjacent to both countries at the same time.
In fact, when Harry stayed and sailed on the English Channel, Hermione had arrived in Brussels, the capital of Belgium, with Mrs. Maxim and the old housekeeper.
"I have had several conversations with Ms. DeQueen, the Minister of Magic of Belgium ... In general, she is a person who is more emotional than rational. Since taking office, she has always focused on the rights and welfare of wizarding people. The magic school, but with her unremitting efforts, Belgium's first wizarding school was finally completed-it is small, but at least it is. "
Mrs. Maxim introduced Hermione and the old housekeeper on the carriage to the female minister to be met later. Of course, these things were mainly said by Hermione, because the old housekeeper's understanding of the other party would not actually Much less than Mrs. Maxim.
Hermione, who was smart, did not disappoint Maxim's expectations. Although the latter only said so far, she immediately understood the deep meaning-after seeing each other later, from " The efficiency of persuasion from the perspective of "humanistic care" is definitely much higher than talking about gains and losses.
At the moment, the three have got out of the car. After leaving the invisible carriage and the driver in a large parking lot with the Muggle Expulsion, they bypassed several buildings and walked in silently. An alley with few passers-by.
Not long afterwards, Mrs. Maxim, who was leading the way, was seen sticking out a wand around a corner and tapping a brick in the corner gently. The next moment, she was tall and had to bend over and smash into the wall without hindrance.
Seeing the situation with the old housekeeper, Hermione hurried to follow up.
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This is a wizarding street somewhat similar to Diagon Alley in England.
Slightly narrow streets, all kinds of magic shops, strangely tall buildings, and the sky crowded by the surrounding buildings.
What is different from Diagon Alley is that each store here is decorated with a variety of colorful tarpaulins, tapestries and murals. Although they occupy a little space, they all look beautiful.
Of course, the practice of putting tables and chairs on the street like that is obviously not worth promoting.
It can be seen that Mrs. Maxim has struggled here ... well! Perhaps more strenuous than her were the Belgian wizards who had to make way for her!
The arrival of Mrs. Maxim, attracted many wizards passing by, either looking at her with vigilance or curiosity. It's just that Maxim has long been accustomed to this kind of sight and doesn't take it seriously-at least on the surface.
Although ... after entering this wizarding street, her words were obviously much less.
"Farther forward is the Ministry of Magic," the old housekeeper said to Hermione next to her. "I have been here before, but I came directly from Phantom ... Oh, it just happened to be blocked by my wife, and you will be You can see. "
Sure enough, when they followed Mrs. Maxim for another moment, the road seemed to gradually become a little wider. This is not because the road has really widened, but because there are fewer things on the street.
Soon, Hermione finally saw a typical Gothic building that looked old and quite stylish. The complex and delicate exterior sculptures made people feel a little dazzled.
"This is the Belgian Ministry of Magic," said the old housekeeper. "It used to be the old house of an ancient wizard family, and it is no less inferior to our Blois family ..."
"Unfortunately, it was lonely in the 16th century. In the end, the heirs sold it half and sold it to the chairman of the Belgian wizarding council, who was going to establish the Ministry of Magic, and changed positions in the Ministry of Magic. In fact, this street is It was later built around this old house, so you see, it looks a bit out of place here ... "
As the stewards of the Blois family, these histories of other well-known wizarding families need to be kept in mind. At this moment, the old steward introduced Hermione almost by hand.
As they spoke, they followed Mrs. Maxim to the gate.
"I'm Orim Maxim, principal of the Boothbatten School of Magic. I have a temporary matter and need to meet with Ms. DeQueen. Please inform me!"
After saying a word to the guard at the door, she walked in by herself. Hermione saw that the wizard guard had been trying to stop him, but was quickly stopped by his older colleagues on the other side.
"That's Mrs. Maxim! You little idiot from Demstrom--"
He just reprimanded him, and saw that the old housekeeper and Hermione followed up with Mrs. Maxim ~ EbookFREE.me ~ and suddenly stopped awkwardly.
Belgium also basically speaks French. Although some words are slightly different from French, but Hermione is not spoken at least, at least the old housekeeper is fully understandable.
"Hello," the old butler didn't pay attention to his somewhat vulgar words, and nodded politely at the other side. "We came with Madame Maxime to meet Ms. DeQueen, may I go in ? "
He didn't report his identity here because it was obviously unnecessary.
"Oh! Hello old lady, and this beautiful lady ... Of course," the other party said quickly, "Please come in, please come in!"
In the warm greeting of the other party, the old housekeeper and Hermione also passed through the gate and entered the reception hall of the Belgian Ministry of Magic.
"After seeing the minister for a while, let's not talk, you will find that there is a reason why Mrs. Maxim chose to come here first."
The old butler whispered softly in Hermione's ear.