HCB Chapter 201 Harry Potter Park
Chapter 201 Harry Potter Park
In the elegant wizard costume store in the Harry Potter area of Beijing Universal Studios, soft lights are sprinkled on various magic robes, as if each piece of clothing is covered with a layer of mysterious magic. The store is full of ancient magic atmosphere, making people feel as if they are in the palace of the magic world.
In a corner of the store, a tall and handsome man and a beautiful lady were concentrating on choosing clothes. The man's eyes stayed on the green Slytherin magic robe for a moment, he turned around and said to the lady next to him: "I think this Slytherin magic robe suits you very well, what do you think?"
The lady being questioned was Lu Qingxi. After hearing what Zhou Siming said, a glimmer of expectation flashed in her eyes. She nodded slightly to show her agreement. Seeing this, Zhou Siming turned to the clerk standing beside him and asked politely: "Hello, we want two sets of Slytherin College costumes, including magic robes, ties and related accessories, all ready to wear."
The clerk smiled and nodded. She responded enthusiastically: "Okay, okay! Slytherin House clothing is very popular in our store. Please wait a moment, I will prepare it for you." As she said that, the clerk walked to the shelf and began to select clothing of the right size for the two customers.
After a while, the clerk came over with two sets of brand new Slytherin school uniforms. She carefully showed Lu Qingxi the texture and details of the magic robes and helped her try them on. After Lu Qingxi put on the magic robes, she seemed to become more mysterious. The green magic robes made her skin look even whiter, and the silver snake pattern on the tie added a bit of mystery.
When Zhou Siming saw Lu Qingxi wearing the magic robe, his eyes flashed with more amazement than before. He quickly tried on his own clothes, also in a green magic robe and silver tie, looking handsome and unrestrained. The two stood together, as if they were a couple from the magic world, full of tacit understanding and harmony.
The clerk looked at the two people's satisfied expressions and said with a smile: "You two look very suitable in Slytherin House costumes! If you need any other help or have any questions, please feel free to let me know."
Zhou Siming and Lu Qingxi thanked the clerk for his service and paid for the clothes. They walked out of Fengya Wizard Clothing Store one after another and prepared to continue shopping in other stores in the Harry Potter Park.
After a short walk, Zhou Siming and Lu Qingxi strolled to Honeydukes Candy Store. This candy store is a highlight of the Harry Potter Park in Universal Studios Beijing, attracting countless tourists with its rich variety of candies and unique magical atmosphere.
Zhou Siming carefully observed Lu Qingxi's every look, and whenever she looked at a certain kind of candy for a second, he would buy it without hesitation. Soon, all kinds of candies and snacks were piled in front of the two of them.
The waiter specially arranged a tasting session for the two of them, cutting various candies into small pieces for them to taste. Among them, the one that impressed Lu Qingxi the most was the mint chocolate toad. This chocolate looked like a toad, but the taste was unexpected. The icy mint flavor and the silky texture of chocolate blended perfectly, which made Lu Qingxi couldn't help but praise it.
Butterbeer chocolate is another popular product in the store. However, for Lu Qingxi, the sweetness of this chocolate is a bit too high. Although the outer layer of chocolate is sweet, the butterbeer filling inside is even more sweet. She only took a small bite and her throat was choked by the sweetness, so she chose not to continue tasting.
In contrast, Lu Qingxi liked the butter biscuits in the store more. The biscuits were thick and delicate, with moderate sweetness, and were very satisfying to eat. While tasting the butter biscuits, the two continued to try other candies.
The bee-shaped popping candy chocolate brought them a brand new experience. When the chocolate melted in their mouths, the popping candy began to crackle and jump, as if there were real bees flying in their mouths. This wonderful taste made both of them laugh out loud.
In addition to these special candies, they also tried four different flavors of soft candies and Maltesers. However, these candies seemed a bit ordinary to Lu Qingxi, without much highlights.
After tasting all the candies, the two were quite satisfied with their experience at Honeydukes. Lu Qingxi, in particular, praised the mint chocolate toad and butter cookies. Zhou Siming was happy to be able to fulfill every little wish of Lu Qingxi.
Feeling that the time was almost up, Lu Qingxi proposed the idea of going on a forbidden journey, and Zhou Siming quickly agreed.
The time had quietly pointed to half past one. Lu Qingxi looked at his watch and made an exciting suggestion: "Zhou Siming, it's time for us to experience the forbidden journey!" Zhou Siming responded immediately, with anticipation shining in his eyes.
The two stood outside the Hogwarts Castle in Beijing Universal Studios, and their eyes were deeply attracted by the magnificent building. The sun shone on the castle's spire tower, making it sparkle, as if every corner contained ancient magic legends. They felt the mysterious and magical atmosphere around them, as if they had really stepped into the magical world of Harry Potter.
As they walked towards the entrance of the Forbidden Journey, a winding passage appeared before them. The walls on both sides of the passage were covered with ancient portraits and magic props. Each painting and each prop seemed to tell the long history of Hogwarts and countless magical stories. They couldn't help but stop and carefully appreciate these paintings and props full of magical elements.
Among the many portraits, four wizards chatting were particularly eye-catching. They were the founders of the four major colleges - Godric Gryffindor, Helga Hufflepuff, Rowena Ravenclaw and Salazar Slytherin. They were discussing the ongoing Quidditch match, and in the conversation they also mentioned the shocking news that Hagrid had lost a dragon. Lu Qingxi and Zhou Siming both felt a little novel and had some expectations in their hearts.
Then, they continued to walk forward, and the layout in front of them became the principal's office. Professor Dumbledore, who was looking for books, noticed their arrival. He smiled and nodded to them, and suggested that they attend Professor Binns' History of Magic course. After a few seconds, Professor Dumbledore also gave a special reminder: "If you encounter a dragon, you must run away quickly."
The two continued to walk forward, and the scene in front of them changed to the Defense Against the Dark Arts classroom. They saw that Hermione, Ron and Harry Potter appeared above them. These three people were the legendary "point-deducting trio".
The trio explained the details of their trip in a conversation, skipping Professor Binns' class to watch the Quidditch match. (Hermione mentioned Krum in the conversation, and Ron was jealous.) Ron praised Hermione for her magic skills.
At this time, lightning suddenly appeared in the small room where Lu Qingxi and Zhou Siming were. Zhou Siming stood in front of Lu Qingxi, fearing that she would be scared. Lu Qingxi was stunned and said softly, "Actually, I'm fine." As soon as she finished speaking, she heard the trio agreed to meet in the Room of Requests.
Lu Qingxi and Zhou Siming continued to walk forward, passing by the portrait of the Fat Lady and the Gryffindor Common Room. The Fat Lady still welcomed them in her own unique way, and the Gryffindor Common Room was filled with a warm atmosphere.
After walking a little further, they arrived at the Sorting Hat. This magical hat is what assigns each student to the most suitable college based on their personality and qualities. It is now speaking:
"Gryffindor, use your courage, Hufflepuff, use your patience, Slytherin, use your cunning, Ravenclaw, use your knowledge..."