This year, winter in the UK seems to have come particularly early. There are howling winds and heavy rain outside, with snowflakes mixed in the rain, making people shiver with cold.
Even the thick curtains could not completely block the cold outside. A blazing fire was burning in the fireplace. Yin Zebel was sitting on the sofa, covered with a thin wool blanket. Next to them was a radio that was playing exclusive news from the Ministry of Magic. In front of them was a half-played wizard chess game. The players did not seem to care about winning or losing the game. They were casually chatting about trivial matters in life to kill time.
"I really don't understand why those guys would go out and cause trouble for the Ministry of Magic in this kind of weather."
Listening to the news on the radio, Yin Zebel could not help but yawn. It was not difficult to hear from the news that the British wizarding world was facing difficulties. The reinforcements from the International Confederation of Wizards had not arrived yet, and the current situation in the wizarding world was becoming more and more corrupt.
"It's hard to figure out what those dark wizards are thinking." Albert stopped what he was doing, looked up at Yin Zebel who was covering his yawn and asked, "Are you sleepy again?"
"Yeah, I feel like sleeping."
"Then take a nap first, I'll wake you up later."
Albert took the wand from the table next to him and waved it lightly at the chessboard. The wizard chess on the table was immediately automatically put away and flew back into the drawer where the supplies were originally stored.
Albert sat next to Yin Zebel and pulled the thin blanket around her.
"Has something happened recently?" Yin Zebel listened to the sound of rain outside and leaned his head gently on Albert's shoulder.
"Why do you ask?"
"You haven't been out for several days."
Yin Zebel drank some hot milk that the house-elf had just warmed up and prepared to lie down for a while. She had been feeling sleepy lately, especially when it rained, and she always liked to take a short nap with her lover.
"Are you so sure?"
Albert took the half-drunk milk from Yin Zebel and asked, "Would you like some honey?"
"No more."
Yin Zebeier shook his head. "Well, from what I know about you, something must have happened, otherwise you wouldn't have stayed at home so peacefully in the past few days."
"The mysterious man probably wants to locate me. It's not safe outside right now."
Looking at Yin Zebel's expression, Albert admitted helplessly that he did not intend to hide it from Yin Zebel, at least not when the other party asked about it.
"So, I should thank the mysterious man for keeping you by my side." Yin Zebeier yawned again and slowly closed his eyes: "Do you think I will get fat in the future? I heard that many people gain weight after giving birth."
"Mrs. McDougal is not fat. As long as there is no problem with her diet and she exercises regularly, she generally won't have the problem you're worried about." Albert comforted softly.
All girls seem to care about this kind of thing.
"I really hope this kind of life will end soon. Although life in the castle is comfortable, it is actually very boring." Yin Zebeier murmured softly: "I really don't understand why the princess in the fairy tale world likes this kind of life."
"Maybe it's because life was difficult in their time, so it's not surprising that they like this kind of life." Albert said without hesitation.
"Is that so?" Yin Zebel felt that there were probably many people in the current magic world who envied his current life!
"Have you figured out what to do?"
"I haven't decided yet." Yin Zebeier asked softly, "What do you want me to do?"
“Do what you love.”
"I feel like I'm being spoiled by you, like your sister."
"She has been getting much better recently. People grow up eventually." Albert reached out to turn off the radio, listened to the sound of rain outside, and slowly flipped through the notebook in his hand.
"She actually fell asleep? Sister seems to be getting more and more sleepy lately."
After Katrina walked into the hall, she looked at Albert who was reading a book, and then looked at Yin Zebel who was asleep on the sofa.
"Today's weather is suitable for sleeping."
Albert closed his notebook, walked to the window, opened the curtains and looked at the heavy rain outside, "If you want to sleep, you can take a nap."
"I talked to them about the current situation in the UK. In the eyes of other countries, the current situation in the UK is not very bad. They even think that our so-called war is a bit exaggerated." Katrina hesitated for a moment and stated her purpose, "I want to go to the United States."
"They invited you to America?" Albert lowered the curtains and turned around to ask.
"Yes, after all, if you want to open a beauty salon, you need to accumulate some experience." Katrina said seriously: "It's just right for me to go there and learn some experience. Besides, didn't you say that the current chaos will soon be over?"
"You really believe what I say."
Albert motioned for Katrina to sit down and talk about it.
"After all, you are the most powerful prophet of all time."
"I won't admit such a thing." Albert smiled and shook his head. "Actually, you are free to go wherever you want. As long as Mrs. McDougal agrees, I have no reason to object."
"Mom didn't agree!" Katrina said suddenly.
"So, you want to convince me to help you convince Mrs. McDougal?" Albert had a strange expression.
Katrina said nothing, but it was obvious that she was thinking that.
"I'm afraid I have to apologize for this. Haven't you noticed that I haven't dared to run around recently?" Albert kindly reminded: "The You-Know-Who asked the Death Eaters to capture Cassandra Vabraski, hoping to find my exact location through divination. If I were you, I wouldn't run around."
He raised his hand, motioning Katrina to listen to him.
"The situation in the United States is actually not much better than in the United Kingdom. It's more depressing than you think."
"Honestly, I hate that country."
"The situation of Catherine and Valeria is not what you think. The reason why they can live so freely and unrestrainedly is because they are very rich. At least Catherine is definitely richer than me."
Albert pointed this out bluntly: "You have no money. Even after the publication of the Family Therapy Manual, it will be difficult for you to earn a substantial amount of Galleons in a short period of time."
"So, I suggest you discuss with Yin Zebeier and publish a book like 'Beauty Guide'. Then you can save the trouble of advertising when you want to open a beauty shop, and your business will be much better." Albert didn't mind giving Katrina some advice: "Besides, you can also accumulate some wealth by the way. I think girls will definitely like your book. Well, you can consider putting your photo on the cover. When they see your pretty face, they will believe the content of your book more."
"It seems that I have to continue staying in this cage." Katrina sighed, stood up and prepared to leave.
"This place may not be a prison. There are many people out there who envy such a comfortable life!" Albert added some more firewood to the fireplace. "Think carefully about my suggestion!"
"I will."
Not long after Katrina left, Mrs. McDougal appeared in the hall.
"Thank you for helping me convince her."
Mrs. McDougal knew very well how dangerous it was outside, and she would never allow Katrina to run around outside at this time. Even if she went to the United States, she might not be safe.
"It's my fault that Katrina got into trouble. I will take care of her personal safety." Albert waved his wand, conjured up two cups of black tea out of thin air, and made a gesture of invitation to Mrs. McDougal.
"Of course, this may not be pleasant, but life now is short-lived. The war will end sooner or later, at the latest within three years." Albert took a sip of the tea and said, "Surviving a war like this is more important than anything else. Only by surviving can you have a future."
"I've been worried." Mrs. McDougal looked at her sleeping daughter and said softly, "It seems that my worries have been unnecessary."
"I suggest you find something for her to do. Katrina is interested in opening a beauty salon, so maybe you can start from there and help her lay a solid foundation in treatment." Albert suggested, "After the war is over, she can open her own shop after another two months of training."
"If you want to do things well, you have to prepare in advance. Opportunities always come to those who are prepared." Albert gave an example. "It's the same with Fred and George's store. The reason why their store became so popular was that they were well prepared during school. So they seized the opportunity, not my limited help to them."
"Do you think I'm right, Katrina?" After saying that, Albert looked towards the entrance of the hall.
"Come in and sit down, and listen carefully to Albert's advice." Yin Zebel slowly sat up from the sofa and gently patted the seat next to him.
"Sorry to wake you up." Katrina walked in from outside.
"It doesn't matter." Yin Zebel said.
"I know it's not a comfortable thing to have your life arranged by others," Albert said to Katrina, "but your life ultimately belongs to you. If you want to succeed, you have to work hard. You still have a lot to learn. Now is the best time for you. You have just graduated and still have a strong learning ability. If you really want to open a store,
"Well, I can't beat you three anyway." Katrina compromised helplessly. She knew that Albert might be right.
"Please help Katrina analyze it. I remember you analyzed it with me before." Yin Zebel had had similar ideas, and Albert must have understood and been optimistic about the prospects of the beauty salon, otherwise he would not have supported her in opening a beauty salon.
"Listen carefully, I was the one who planned the store for Fred and George." Albert did not refuse. He would definitely make money anyway, it would just take a little more effort.