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However, now that she has decided to transfer to Hogwarts, she can only start from the first year.
Because of the transfer, she needs to buy school uniforms, textbooks, and various classroom supplies for the new school, including crucibles, etc.
Unfortunately, because the TV station had just started broadcasting, Furong was very busy and couldn't find the time to accompany Gabrielle shopping.
Coincidentally, Hermione also needed to buy textbooks for the new semester, and Levin also wanted to go to Flourish and Blotts to see if they had any new books.
Therefore, Levin decided that the two of them would take Gabrielle for a stroll around Diagon Alley, so that she could experience the traditions of a new student at Hogwarts.
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Zhang Qiu cosplayed as Ruan Meifan at the request of the cosplayer.
Chapter 493 Arcane United Home Appliance Store
On this sunny day, Levin, Hermione, and the others brought Gabrielle to Diagon Alley.
Levin was running low on money, and the first thing he did upon arriving in Diagon Alley was to exchange his money at Gringotts. He didn't exchange pounds for galleons, but rather gold for galleons—he was so poor that all he had left was gold.
During this time, Levin even deliberately took Gabrielle to experience what it was like to take money from Gringotts' underground vaults. They had a great time riding the underground roller coaster, where the minecart sped along the winding tracks, passing through vaults and descending. Along the way, they could even see a fire dragon.
Gabrielle screamed with excitement the whole way; it was a wonderful experience she had never had before.
After withdrawing the money, Levin filled Gabriel's small coin bag to the brim with gold Galleons, silver Sickles, and bronze Nats.
"This is your allowance from your brother-in-law," he said with a smile, his eyes full of affection.
Hermione was somewhat displeased when she heard this.
Next, they embarked on a shopping spree in Diagon Alley. The group wandered between various magical shops, searching for all sorts of items Gabrielle needed, such as school uniforms, textbooks, cauldrons, laboratory equipment, and even precision scales…
When Gabrielle visited the Tuifan Shirt Shop, she used the money Levin had given her to buy three silver silk scarves: one for herself, one for her sister "Seven Six Seven," and one for her beloved brother Levin.
Hermione, who was present, was excluded, which made her so angry that her teeth ached.
At the Ee-la-Owl Shop, Levin specially chose a white snowy owl for Gabriel. This owl had snow-white feathers, sharp eyes, and was the most spirited of the little ones. Levin chose it because, among all the owls, it had the highest intelligence and perception attributes.
Gabrielle took a liking to it at first sight. She gently stroked the owl's feathers and a happy smile appeared on her face.
“Let’s name it, Gabrielle,” Levin said.
“This is a gift from my brother Levin, so he should name it,” Gabrielle said earnestly, looking at Levin with her big eyes.
"How about we call it the White-faced Owl?"
Looking at the snowy owl tilting its head in front of him, Levin thought of his own Hammer and felt that they could become good friends.
“That’s the name!” Gabrielle nodded cheerfully, then looked at the Snowy Owl. “Hello, Snowy Owl.”
The white-faced owl, as expected of the smartest little creature Levin had specially chosen, understood almost immediately that this was its name, and responded with a "cluck".
After visiting almost every shop that young wizards need to go to, they were feeling a little tired.
Just then, a teahouse called "Rosalie Tea Bags" came into their view.
The teahouse window displays a variety of exquisite tea snacks and tea sets, and an enticing aroma wafts out from under the door.
They entered the teahouse, sat down at a table by the window, and ordered a cup of black tea and various snacks.
Gabrielle couldn't wait to start fiddling with a moon-viewing mirror, a new gadget she'd bought at the Wizerek Magic Supplies shop, which she'd need for astronomy class.
"With this moon-viewing mirror, will I no longer need to look at the moon chart?" she asked Levin curiously.
Levin shook his head and reminded him, "The Moon Gazing Mirror is indeed a convenient tool, but you must remember that the most reliable thing is always your own ability."
Seeing the little girl pouting, Levin even considered confiscating the Moon Gazing Mirror.
However, he didn't do that. Instead, he turned around and ordered a large vanilla ice cream for Gabrielle.
While Gabrielle's attention was drawn to the glittering Gobu stone set, Levin's gaze inadvertently drifted to the newly opened Aufa United Home Appliance Store across from the teahouse.
Hermione noticed Levin's interest and suggested:
"Shall we go and take a look?"
Levin nodded, and the three of them got up and headed toward the busiest place in Diagon Alley today—the Orphan Union Home Appliance Store.
By this time, a large number of wizards had gathered at the entrance of the store. As Levin walked through the crowd, he carefully held Gabrielle in his arms while also holding Hermione's hand to prevent them from getting separated in the crowd.
The wizards around waved their raffle tickets, their faces beaming with excitement and anticipation. Men and women, young and old, were all drawn to the newly opened specialty store.
Finally, they arrived at the entrance of the store.
This boutique has a unique and stylish design, quite different from other shops in the area. The exterior of the boutique is entirely made of glass curtain walls, and the transparent glass doors are like a giant shop window, allowing people to see every corner of the interior at a glance.
This was designed by Levin himself, drawing inspiration from the concept of future Apple stores.
Levin's vision for this specialty store goes far beyond simply selling magic televisions; he has much grander plans.
In the future, he also plans to launch a home-use model of construct here to replace house-elves, and even plans to modify Muggle computers, combining them with magic to create a brand new magical computer for sale.
Whether it's magical constructs or magical computers, these are all unprecedented new things for wizards, which gives Arcane United Appliances a similar feel to the company.
Looking through the glass curtain wall, one can see shelves of all sizes inside the shop, filled with various models of magic televisions.
Behind the curtain wall, a simple platform had been erected. Although the platform was not high, the square black television set placed on it was particularly eye-catching.
This group of wizards and sorcerers are just gathered here watching TV with curiosity.
Suddenly, the television screen lit up, and the previously dark picture was replaced by a pure white scene. As the camera zoomed out, people discovered that the white scene was actually a thick cloud.
To everyone's surprise, the camera slowly climbed upwards, breaking through the boundary of the clouds.
Upon ascending above the clouds, a majestic and magnificent floating island comes into view, silently suspended in the sea of clouds, like a secluded fairyland. And on the island sits a grand and imposing floating city.
As the camera zooms in, every detail of the floating city gradually becomes clear. Towering towers reaching into the clouds, exquisite sculptures, spacious plazas, bustling markets... every scene is breathtaking and awe-inspiring.
Finally, the camera focused on the top of the highest tower in the floating city, where a huge rune shone with dazzling light.
It was an eye-shaped rune with two lightning-like arcs extending from below, originating from the magic [Arcane Wisdom].
Soon, the rune materialized into a unique station logo. Below the logo, the words "Arcane United Television Station" were clearly displayed.
This is the short film featuring the brand logo designed by Levin for the Austrian-French Joint Television Network.
At this moment, the wizards and witches present were completely in an uproar.
"What kind of magic is this? It can actually build a city in the air!" a young witch exclaimed in amazement.
“Incredible! I have never seen such a spectacular sight!” an elderly wizard exclaimed.
"Hmph, making a fuss over nothing. This is pretty much the same as the live broadcast of the Triwizard Tournament," a seemingly knowledgeable wizard said dismissively.
"Arcane United Television? What's that?" another young wizard asked curiously.
In this situation, the wizards from Muggle families felt a strange sense of superiority as they looked at the surprised expressions of the pure-blood wizards around them. They were all too familiar with television sets and television stations.
However, the fact that someone would bring this to the magical world was truly an unprecedented feat. They couldn't help but feel excited for the upcoming episode.
As the TV station icon slowly faded out, a stunningly beautiful figure suddenly appeared on the screen.
She was a young witch whose face radiated a captivating charm, like a finely crafted work of art.
"Wow, it's Fleur Delacour!" someone in the crowd exclaimed.
"That's right, it's that beautiful witch from the Triwizard Tournament!" another wizard who had watched the tournament exclaimed excitedly.
Fleur Delacour, a name that was legendary in the wizarding world a month ago.
She not only captivated countless viewers with her stunning beauty, but also won second place in the three-way competition with her formidable strength, making her famous throughout Europe.
At this moment, Furong appeared on the screen with a bright smile, her smile as warm and radiant as the spring sunshine.
"Hello everyone, I'm Fleur Delacour," she said in French-accented English, her voice like heavenly music, captivating all who heard it. The previously restless wizards instantly fell silent, their eyes glued to the television screen, completely mesmerized by the witch's charm.
Seeing this, Gabrielle couldn't help but cheer:
"It's my sister! My sister is on TV!" The girl's face was full of excitement and pride.
Hermione stroked her chin and muttered, "The Veela's talent is indeed extraordinary; she can actually break through the limitations of the light screen."
Levin smiled and praised, "Besides her talent, she has this charm in herself. Whether it's her appearance or her temperament, she's one in a million, otherwise I wouldn't have chosen her to be the host."
Hermione snorted softly upon hearing this.
On television, Furong's work continued.
“It is an honor to host the first pilot program of the Aufa United Television Station,” Fleur continued, speaking at a moderate pace, each word clearly reaching the audience’s ears. “Now, please welcome my partner—the renowned herbalist, pharmacist, and radio personality, Mr. Tilden Toots.”
As she introduced herself, a burly male wizard walked up to her.
He had a thick beard and wore a brown fisherman's hat, looking somewhat eccentric yet possessing a unique charm. Most surprisingly, he had three green thumbs on each hand—two on his left and one on his right.
“Hello, welcome back to the Toots Sprouts Show with me, Tilden Toots!” Tilden said in his distinctive West County accent.
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The image is the same as the previous chapter, featuring Zhang Qiu cosplaying as Ruan Mei.
Chapter 494 Television Programs
Tilden Toots and his "Toots Sprouts" show is actually a top-rated audio program on Wizards Radio, and is very popular with listeners.
When the Aufa United Television was first established, no one knew what kind of programs would be popular. Therefore, Levin not only invited Xenophilius, a popular magazine editor, to serve as the station's director, but also boldly introduced mature radio programs from the radio station, attempting to transform them into a completely new television program format.
To achieve this goal, Levin even spent a fortune acquiring half of the shares in Wizards Radio Network to ensure the smooth production and broadcast of the program.
When Tilden Toots' familiar face appeared on the television screen, the wizards in the room stirred again.
“That’s Tilden Toots. Isn’t he the host of the Wizarding Radio Network? I listen to his show every week,” a wizard said in surprise.
Some people asked curiously, "How can this photo record such a long video clip? And even the sound?"
Just then, Levin heard Draco Malfoy's signature shrill voice ring out from the crowd:
“…Tilden Toots is a remarkable herbalist and apothecary; his rejuvenating and greening potions are highly sought-after on the market. Did you know? He's also married to bestselling author Daisy Hookham—a perfect couple! We even had him invited to our Malfoy family dinner parties…”
Levin looked in the direction the sound came from and saw Draco Malfoy raising his chin and showing off his connections to his henchmen Goyle and Crabbe.
With the help of the two big guys, Goyle and Crabbe, Draco successfully squeezed to the front of the crowd and watched the TV program with great interest.
The exciting images and sounds on the television filled Draco with both novelty and excitement.
He couldn't help but exclaim, "This magic TV is really great, and the price isn't too expensive. I must pre-order one later, so someone else doesn't snatch it up first." Then, he suddenly frowned. "It's a pity school starts soon; I really don't know if I'll have time to properly enjoy this TV."
Back in the previous semester, Draco had heard from his friend Astoria that the Levin family had a Muggle television, which piqued his interest in this novel gadget.
Now that the Magic TV has finally hit the market, he naturally can't miss it.