It was a gloomy weather, even though it was morning, it was covered with dark clouds, and the dark clouds seemed to indicate that a heavy rain might fall at any time. Even so, Malfoy and his son went out early and set off for their destination.
They didn't go directly to Diagon Alley first, but came to an adjacent alley. Unlike the lively scene of Diagon Alley, the streets here were deserted, dark and dirty. Malfoy yawned, While asking Lucius: "Father, what are we doing here? It seems that the environment here is not very good."
"Take care of some minor annoyances," Lucius said.
"Just sell the stolen goods, why are you so euphemistic." Malfoy couldn't help laughing, and he silently looked at the surrounding shops. One shop seems to domesticate spiders. A big cage is full of black spiders. The densely packed legs and feet make people feel nauseous. Another shop sells poisonous candles. He doesn't understand the practical use of this poisonous candle. Send someone to assassinate? But there is an old wooden street sign in front of the shop, with a huge black spider hanging on it, and the sign says: Knockturn Alley
Then they came to a shop called Bokin-Bock, which seemed to be the largest shop here, and on the opposite side of this shop, there were still some shrunken heads on display in the window.
"Don't touch your guns when you go in later, of course, I know you must be very aware of the dangers of those black magic items, my child." Lucius reminded before entering the store.
"Of course, my lord," Malfoy replied.
The two walked through the shop, Lucius walked slowly to the counter and rang the bell on the counter. As for Malfoy, who was scrutinizing the merchandise around him, he saw a shelf full of skulls, a withered human hand on a cushion in a glass case, a stack of blood-stained playing cards and a glass eyeball that remained motionless. Grim masks stare down from the wall, various human bones are placed on the counter, and rusty sharp-toothed instruments hang from the ceiling. It seems that the business of this store is very deserted. Dusty.
Soon, a hunched man appeared behind the counter, pushing back his greasy hair.
The man spoke, and Lucius appeared to produce a piece of parchment.
Malfoy didn't care to listen to the bargaining between the two, he continued to wander around the store, looking at the products around him.
After some bargaining, the two finalized the final price.
"Oh, Master Malfoy, what do you want to buy?" The hunchbacked man walked over to Malfoy. Compared with buying, merchants are obviously more enthusiastic about selling goods. Seeing that Malfoy seems to be interested in these goods Very interested, Mr. Bo Jin also began to sell them.
"Sir, what do you think of this?" Mr. Borgin took a withered hand from the cushion, and continued: "Put a candle in it, and only the person who holds it can see the light! It is best for thieves and robbers." friend."
"I don't think my son needs it." Lucius said coldly. "Last year he was the first grader at Hogwarts. I think he will definitely work in the Ministry of Magic in the future."
"Really?" Mr. Bokin showed an embarrassed smile, put his withered hand back in place, and continued, "Then what do you need? Master Malfoy." The man bent down obsequiously, already The hunchbacked body bent down again, making it feel like his head was about to hit the ground.
"I think this cabinet is good." Malfoy pointed to the right, pointing to a black cabinet standing beside the wall.
"Oh, you are so discerning." Mr. Bojin exclaimed, but was interrupted by Lucius: "You say that to everyone, just tell me, how much is it." Lucius didn't want to be with him He entangled too much.
"This number?" Mr. Bokin stretched out a few fingers.
"Oh." There was a mocking smile on Lucius's pale face, and then he said unhurriedly: "Tomorrow, I will wait for you to pick up the goods at home. If you bring this cabinet, you may be able to buy it again." Check out the rest of my collection."
After hesitating for a moment, Mr. Bojin nodded and said: "Okay." No matter how hype he may say, he still knows very well that at least for now, this cabinet is useless, and it is better to change it. Affordable, just now Lucius obviously hinted that the business can go further.
"Draco, let's go." At this moment Lucius had already stepped out of the door with one foot.
"Mr. Borgin, can I ask you a question?" Malfoy said in a low voice.
"Of course, I am willing to help you."
"Do you know Tom? Tom Riddle." After speaking, Malfoy stared closely at Mr. Borgin, not letting go of the slightest change of expression on his face.
Mr. Bojin seemed to sink into the memory with his eyes closed, and soon he opened his eyes and said: "Of course, that is the best clerk I have ever seen, there is no one, but it is a pity that he resigned later." His There was some regret in the tone. "How do you know him?" he asked.
"I saw his name in the school's souvenir cup showroom, and I heard that he worked in your shop. He is really outstanding." Malfoy said.
"You'll be better than him," said Mr. Bokin.
"Thank you." After Malfoy said this, he hurried out of the store to follow Lucius.
No one noticed that the sold case seemed to shake a bit.