Chapter 267: Brazilian Ministry of Magic
Sean left the headmaster's office and returned to the Slytherin common room.
Just as he entered the common room, he saw Jensen waiting there, walking toward him.
"Sean, I just received a letter. Mr. Bulstrode has prepared the procedures for us to go to Brazil. After leaving Hogwarts tomorrow, we'll go directly to the Ministry of Magic and use a Portkey to go to Castelobruxo in Brazil for exchange studies."
"Castelobruxo?"
Sean's expression was somewhat odd.
He didn't think this was as simple as getting a pillow when feeling sleepy. He was almost certain that his cheap grandfather had probably seen something through spiritual sight, which was why he was being sent to Castelobruxo for exchange studies.
You should know that it wasn't easy for wizards to go to other countries. Ordinary people's international transportation was guarded by Ministry Aurors, making it difficult to sneak in using magic. Normal procedures for going abroad were also extremely complicated. As a minor, Sean wouldn't be allowed to leave the country on his own, so he had initially planned to smuggle himself out.
Knockturn Alley had Portkeys to other countries that ordinary people naturally couldn't buy, but through Marlowe and the others, he could get hold of such Portkeys. However, unlike official Portkeys, these Knockturn Alley Portkeys could indeed send Sean to Brazil, but the specific location was uncertain. It wouldn't be surprising if he ended up directly in a river or jungle.
Now with Gavin's network of connections, Sean could go to the Brazilian Ministry of Magic through official channels. This way, in Brazil's magical world, Sean would have temporary status and wouldn't have any trouble. You should know that Ministry Aurors around the world also had the responsibility of finding illegal immigrant wizards from other countries. The British Ministry sent away dozens to hundreds of smuggled wizards every year.
Sean was certain that Gavin would tell his parents in advance about his trip to Brazil, but Gavin telling them was one thing. He also needed to write them a letter explaining the situation.
Sean's family owl Rob wasn't with him, so after writing the letter, he went directly to the Owlery and sent it out. After doing this, at seven o'clock in the evening, Sean left the lively end-of-term feast and came once again to the innermost classroom on the third floor.
Antonius arrived as promised.
"Sean, you're here."
"Teacher, I'll be leaving Hogwarts tomorrow morning and won't return until September."
"I understand. Let me wish you a pleasant holiday in advance."
Looking at his teacher, Sean immediately took out a large number of magazines and books from his Undetectable Extension Bag. Some of these magazines and books were from the magical world, while others were from the Muggle world. About a hundred volumes in total, a truly astonishing number. After placing these magazines and books on the surrounding tables in sequence, Sean looked at Antonius again.
"Teacher, since you can read books yourself, I've prepared these things for you. There are books from the magical world as well as from the Muggle world. You can read these books to pass the time until next September. This should be enough."
Antonius looked at the books before him. He reached out and lightly touched one, and a book beside him immediately opened. After glancing at the contents, Antonius looked at Sean with a smile. He gently extended his hand, his palm touching Sean's cheek as if caressing him, though both Antonius and Sean knew very well that Antonius actually couldn't touch Sean.
Withdrawing his hand, Antonius's face showed some regret as he said: "What a pity. If only I were still alive now."
"Teacher, you..."
This was the first time Antonius had said such words to Sean. But before Sean could say anything, Antonius smiled and asked: "Sean, how do you plan to spend your holiday?"
Knowing that Antonius didn't want to continue the previous topic, Sean readily answered: "After leaving Hogwarts, I'll go directly to Castelobruxo in Brazil for exchange studies for one month, then return to spend time with my parents. I suppose the entire holiday will pass like that."
"Castelobruxo? That's a nice place with a very open and enthusiastic atmosphere. They excel in Herbology and Care of Magical Creatures. Both are first-class on a global scale.
I remember Castelobruxo was built around the same time as Hogwarts, and both schools borrowed from each other in their construction. For example, Hogwarts appears as ruins to Muggles from afar, and Castelobruxo is the same.
So if you go to Castelobruxo, you might see many places similar to Hogwarts.
Additionally, Castelobruxo also has Alchemy courses. You can look at their alchemy collection and learn by analogy. Perhaps you'll get some new ideas for your alchemical items."
"Thank you, teacher. When I get to Castelobruxo, I'll definitely look for their alchemy books."
"There's no need to be so hasty. Actually, what's truly worth experiencing at Castelobruxo is the local customs and natural scenery there. I vaguely remember they have a dragon skeleton specimen of astonishing size. When you go, you must take a good look..."
That evening's two hours weren't spent on lessons. Antonius and Sean talked for a very long time about the holiday and Castelobruxo.
The next morning, Sean boarded the Hogwarts Express with everyone else and left Hogwarts, returning to King's Cross Station. As before, when Sean and Jensen exited the station, they immediately saw Aldrich waiting there.
First bowing to Sean, then giving Jensen a white eye, Aldrich led Sean and Jensen, just like two years ago, to the Ministry of Magic, to the Department of Magical Transportation, to the Portkey Office.
This time Gavin had directly provided three sets of translation beans, so the three of them put on their respective translation beans before going to Brazil. They reached out to touch the moth-eaten sock with two holes in the tray, experienced that feeling of being hooked at the navel, and instantly disappeared from the spot.
Brazilian Ministry of Magic.
Sean's first impression was that he felt like he'd entered a huge indoor botanical greenhouse.
Ordinary plants and magical plants were visible everywhere. The place they were in was a room covered with ivy-like plants, with runes flickering on and off on the plant leaves.
At this moment, a Brazilian Ministry worker came before the three of them, pinched a corner of the tattered sock with two fingers, and said helplessly: "Why do Portkeys have to use such bizarre things? I've never quite understood. What do you think?
Oh, right. Welcome to the Brazilian Ministry of Magic. The Brazilian magical world welcomes you!"