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Chapter 1758: A War Without Winners (Two Hundred and Eight)
Chapter 1758: A War Without Winners (Two Hundred and Eight)
"I understand, but I believe liberating house-elves is equally meaningful!"
Hermione wasn't clueless; after being subtly reminded by Albert time and time again, she was well aware of the challenges ahead on the path she had chosen.
However, Hermione also knew she wasn't without hope. In human history, there had been similar cases, even if they weren't entirely successful. At least someone had tried and made an effort to bring about change, and while it might not have been achieved overnight, seeing the hope and potential for the future was crucial.
No matter how difficult it might be, we must not give up or compromise. We have to strive and fight within our means to make a difference!
These were the words Hermione kept reminding herself.
Moreover, Hermione was no longer alone in her endeavors!
Yes, Albert Anderson, her lover, had been silently supporting her all along.
This was Hermione's most satisfying choice to date.
As a result, Hermione's gaze towards Albert became even more fervent, so intense that she felt like melting and devouring the man before her.
Putting aside her youthful shyness, Hermione tried to respond to Albert's affections in a more passionate way.
She was well aware that no man would dislike the feeling of being in love, and she believed Albert wouldn't be an exception. Especially since Albert's relationship with the MacDonald sisters was so stable, it was inevitable that their love would gradually transform into a more mundane routine.
But sometimes, life does need some more stimulating novelties.
These were Isabella's exact words!
Facing the scorching gaze that seemed to burn her, as well as the girl's fiery lips and lingering kisses.
Albert found it hard to adjust to the changes in Hermione.
Could the approaching graduation season really make people mature so quickly? Or was it just the young wizards in Europe who were like this?
He had personally experienced this period in his previous life and knew exactly what it entailed.
Most of the time, a person's growth and maturity often come at a cost.
Regardless of what that cost might be.
However, upon reflection, considering the extraordinary nature of his own abilities, it didn't seem unreasonable for some incredible things to happen.
After all, Albert himself was the biggest wonder.
Moreover, since the world of 'Harry Potter' was the author's creation, it wouldn't be surprising if some incredible things occurred. For instance, the recent progress in Avalon had left Albert feeling amazed.
Perhaps it was due to his familiarity with the task, or maybe there were other reasons, but the villa area, which had been forced to halt construction due to winter, was now progressing at a visible pace. People had even started laying stones in the muddy villa area.
Everything was developing satisfactorily, and it wouldn't be long before the villa area was fully completed and ready for occupancy.
The only thing that left Albert speechless was that everyone seemed to be waiting for him to finish decorating his own house first.
This was inevitable, given that most wizards had rather unremarkable taste.
The majority of wizards came from ordinary wizarding families, and even those from ancient wizarding lineages had a taste that was centuries behind the times, which was far from commendable.
Therefore, the best option was to wait for Albert to finish decorating his own house, and then they could draw inspiration from it to avoid ruining their own homes.
This was the valuable advice offered by Joseph Clova, the architectural master, and it was currently the smartest approach.
After all, who knew what others might do if left to their own devices? It was better to have a reliable example to follow.
In Joseph's opinion, Albert's architectural prowess had already reached a level that surpassed contemporary wizards by several Diagon Alleys. The design of Avalon itself was a testament to this, and it was the main reason he had stubbornly insisted on staying.
Who wouldn't want to live a good life? Joseph certainly didn't want to miss out, and so the rapid progress in Avalon was partly due to this guy.
However, even this rapid progress wasn't entirely positive, as Albert had recently discovered numerous issues due to the haste.
Despite uncovering these problems, he didn't immediately rectify them all. Instead, he discreetly informed Shanna about the most critical issues, making the necessary changes, while the rest had to be temporarily put on hold.
After all, they weren't particularly significant matters, and if Albert hadn't specifically pointed them out, others might not have even noticed. They were more focused on the ever-changing Avalon.
This was never a good thing, as rapid development often masked underlying issues!
These problems never disappeared on their own but accumulated in places where they couldn't be seen.
"I'm actually curious why you decided to... well, to put the fireplace on the outskirts of the village?" Percy withdrew his gaze, which had become a bit fixed, and re-examined the deliberately built "old house" on the outskirts of the village.
"Is it for safety reasons?"
"Although it might be a bit inconvenient to not have a direct connection to the fireplace at home, it's indeed safer this way," Albert nodded in agreement.
"I don't really want people to be able to use the Floo Network to Apparate in and out of Avalon freely, nor do I want it to become like Hogsmeade with a constant flow of strangers."
"Like Hogwarts?"
Percy had no doubt that Albert could easily achieve this, as some ancient wizarding families had done something similar for their own security.
"Alright, you have your reasons, and aside from the formal procedures, it won't take much time."
In the end, Percy didn't ask if he could stay, not wanting to put Albert in a difficult position, as some things were better left without setting a precedent.
However, he couldn't help but envy those who would live there. Albert had mentioned that they might build some apartments and rent them out at extremely low prices to those who had participated in the Wizarding War, but such apartment living might not be very comfortable.
After all, marriage wasn't just about oneself anymore.
As if reading Percy's thoughts, Albert suddenly asked, "When do you plan to marry Miss Audrey?"
"Audrey and I still need time to get to know each other better, and we're not in a rush to get married."
Percy wasn't worried about this, as the two had already been discussing engagement plans.
However, Percy seemed reluctant to discuss the topic further and tried to change the subject, "Did you know that there was a fierce conflict between the goblins and the Ministry employees in Hogsmeade?"
"I wasn't in Britain at the time, but I heard that things got quite unpleasant between them."
(End of Chapter)
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