Sebastian , with a feeling as if he had been crushed and flattened,apparatedand took Mia and Harry to a foggy forest.
"Good morning, Professor Swan ," called a young wizard, running up to Sebastian . "I'm very happy to be your camp guide."
Harry looked closely and realized it was a Hufflepuff student from his graduating class two years earlierattended Professor Swan's Auror training class.
It seemed he had truly become the Auror he wanted .
"Thank you, Roffey ," Sebastian said, looking at his prominent dark circles under his eyes with concern. "It must be quite tiring work; even you have dark circles under your eyes."
"It's alright, not too tiring," Roffey smiled . "I've just had a few sleepless nights lately. There are a lot of visitors at camp, and things can go wrong if we're not careful."
"We Aurors all work non-stop, but thankfully the Ministry of Magic pays well for overtime."
Roffey then took out three maps and distributed them to everyone: "These are camp maps; they clearly show the layout of the settlement here."
"Follow me, Professor Swan . Your tent is in the VIP Luxury Campground, in a private corridor , so you don't need to register with the Muggle guards ."
Were there Muggle guards here too ?
Harry followed Roffey's footstepsand soonsaw a small stone house where several wizards in strange clothes were discussing absurd issues with the Muggle guards .
So these were indeed Muggle guards, and he was completely unaware of everything that was happening here.
Harry nodded and followed Roffey throughthe camp gate.
The scene changed the moment they stepped inside; the crowded tents formed what looked like a sea.
Most of the tents were ordinary, resembling those set up by Muggles , but visitors made them unique by adding some decorations.
The camp was filled with laughter and conversation , with wizards from all over the world wearing different clothing styles that showcased the characteristics of their own countries .
Harry could see a family sitting around their tent, awkwardly trying to light a fire to cook a meal;
In addition, visitors from various countries had gathered and were engaging in lively discussions accompanied by a selection of exquisite wines;
And some of the Little Wizards were carrying flags of different Quidditch teams , cheering loudly for their favourite teams.
Some magicians amazed audiences by performing complex magical acrobatic maneuvers accompanied by soaring fireballs, lightning-like flashes, and spectacular smoke .
The vendors at the camp were also incredibly busy; their stalls were overflowing with magical items from all over the world.
There were glowing badges, dancing clover hats, flying fireball models, binoculars, and various celebrity actor models .
Harry even found a model of Sebastian among them; the little figure, riding a tiny flying broomstick, nimbly flew around the vendor's stall.
Upon closer inspection, it was discovered that the small figure's cloak bore a line of text written in small letters:
" Sebastian Swan — The fastest Seeker in the Wizarding World ; his record remains unbroken to this day!"
"These are magical figures," Sebastian explained , smiling at Harry . "These little dolls are quite profitable."
" Professor Swan ," Roffey asked in astonishment, "From what I can see, many of the things these vendors are selling are Swan Alchemy products, such as these magic figurines and binoculars, etc."
"Their goods are one or two galleons more expensive than those at Swan Alchemy , but the number of visitors who buy from them is endless."
"I'm a little curious, why doesn't Swan Alchemy open a retail store here? Wouldn't that make them a lot of money?"
"Haha," Sebastian laughed , "Aren't these salespeople the best salespeople, and the most dedicated too?"
"They always have to source from Swan Alchemy , so Swan Alchemy's profits don't decrease; on the contrary, they save a lot of manpower to focus on more important things."
" Swan Alchemy and these vendors could create a mutually beneficial situation; why wouldn't they?"
Is it a win-win situation for everyone?
Wouldn't it be better if they earned all the money themselves?
Professor Swan's way of thinking was quite peculiar indeed.
Roffey couldn't understand the reason, so he simply shook his head slightly and continued leading them forward.
They soon reached their destination, and Harry understood at a glance why it was called the VIP Luxury Campground.
The place was full of luxurious tents; it was clearly enchanting.
They were lavishly decorated, hardly resembling campsites, more like small palaces; in front of the tent bearing the Malfoy family crest , there were even several live peacocks tied up.
The tent, bearing the Swan family crest, was just as impressive; in front of it was a small garden and a magical fountain that sprayed water into the garden.
" Professor Swan , we've arrived. Please rest. I'll continue my patrol. Two Aurors always patrol the Luxury Campground. If you need anything, you can find them directly."
After saying goodbye to Roffey , the three of them went into the tent before him.
This sight completely overturned Harry's perception of tents.
This was definitely not a tent; it was clearly a luxurious two-story villa.
The living room, bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, toilets—all the amenities were there. The decor was also very similar to Swan Manor , so Harry didn't feel out of place at all.
The house elf Jeff was already waiting there, and upon seeing Sebastian and the others, he immediately came forward and began to carefully explain the layout of the tent.
"Thanks for setting up the tent, Jeff ," Sebastian said, patting the house elf lightly on the shoulder . "Now you can go back and rest. We'll explore the surroundings and call you if we need anything."
The house elf , recognizing Sebastian's personality, didn't shout slogans like "House elves don't need rest." It bowed slightly and, with a popping sound, vanished from the tent.
" Aunt Mia ," Harry asked in surprise, "why can the tents be set up with magic here ? I saw on the map that we need to be careful about Muggle safety regulations."
Mia smiled slightly: "Because the camping fees here are very expensive,hundreds of galleons a day."
"After payment is made, the Ministry of Magic is naturally obligated to provide the treatment."
"Alright!" Sebastian put his arm around Mia's shoulder . "Let's get used to the tent first, then we'll go out and have some fun. That's why we came three days early, anyway."
"The camp is much bigger than we expected, with all sorts of amenities for food, drink, and entertainment. You couldn't explore every corner of it even in two days."
"I will cover all expenses for these three days, so please don't be polite."
" Harry , you've worked very hard on your magic studies this month. Before school starts, relax a bit and experience the unique flavors of different countries."
"Choose whatever souvenirs you like; you can select some as gifts for your friends."
Then he waved his hand dramatically: "Let's go!"
However, just as they reached the tent entrance, an unexpected visitor disrupted their plans.
" Sebastian , I apologize for this unannounced visit, I hope you don't mind."
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