"As a student of Hogwarts, you can bring one pet to school, but of course you can only bring one. And the advice given by Hogwarts is to bring one of three types: owl, cat or toad. But this is just a suggestion. In fact, as long as they are harmless pets, you can bring them. These three are just the most common. But there is no doubt that the owl is the most practical and universal. ." After passing through the episode at the wand shop, the group arrived at their final destination, the Eela Owl Shop.
There are actually two pet shops in Diagon Alley.
One is the Eela Owl Store, and the other is called the Magic Zoo.
The former sells only owls, while the latter sells all the legal magical animals they can get their hands on - and possibly illegal ones privately, too, including owls.
However, when it comes to the variety and quality of owls, the latter is definitely not as good as the former.
The Hedwig that Hagrid gave to Harry was bought here.
So John brought Hermione and her family here first. If Hermione really didn't like owls, it wouldn't be too late to go to the Magic Zoo.
"Why do you say that?" Hermione asked.
"You have to know that there are no telephones or postmen in the magical world. Delivering letters and packages relies on owls - of course there is a post office, but the main employees there are also owls, so if there is an owl, it will be easier for you to contact your home! John explained, "Well, actually, if it's more realistic, a bat would work, but I don't think you'd like it, right?"
"Oh, of course... but since the owls from the post office can also be delivered, why do you have to buy owls yourself?" Seeing John mention bats, Hermione frowned slightly and expressed her affirmation, but she was still a little hesitant about whether to buy owls. , after all, you can only bring one pet, so Hermione is also more concerned and wants to know more.
Moreover, owls are also birds of prey, and most girls don’t have a high initial impression of this bird...except for some who like to eat fat Scottish round-faced chickens!
"Because even in the magical world, it is impossible to guarantee the absolute security of your own privacy. Your own owl is always more reliable than the public owl." John said matter-of-factly.
"Yes!" After hearing John's answer, Hermione and the Grangers agreed.
After all, Western countries have always been more concerned about privacy.
Having a private postman would indeed be a lot more convenient.
"Then buy an owl!" Hermione made a quick decision, then looked around and started choosing.
And John's eyes immediately fell on the area where several snowy owls were.
Yes, as an owl specialty store, how could it only prepare one snowy owl?
"Which one do you like?" Not knowing which one was Hedwig, John kept looking at the five snowy owls standing on the shelf resting.
"But John... I want that one..." Hearing John's question, Hermione hesitated for a moment, and then pointed to the corner of the store.
When John and the Grangers looked in the direction Hermione pointed, they were stunned.
I saw a huge gray creature, more than twice the size of an ordinary snowy owl, squatting quietly in the corner and resting.
In the already dark store environment, it gives people a great sense of oppression.
As if sensing the gaze of John and the others, the big guy opened its eyes, with a hint of ferocity in its orange gaze.
"Are you serious?" Looking at this big man, John was a little unbelievable... His little cousin has a special aesthetic.
Of course, that's not to say that this owl is not good. On the contrary, from John's point of view, this owl is very good, with a majestic body and very powerful.
But as a little girl’s pet, wouldn’t it seem too majestic?
"Of course, can't it?" Hermione asked.
"Of course...it's just a little unexpected..." John shook his head.
"Hermione, have you really chosen this one? Don't you think it's a little too fierce? Could it hurt someone?" Mr. Granger looked a little weak under the slightly ferocious gaze of this owl. He persuaded his daughter angrily.
"Gentleman, please rest assured that our owls have always been the most humane and will never hurt anyone at will. This hairy-legged fish owl just looks a little fierce, but in fact it has a very docile personality, and because of its size It's big enough, and it can often carry packages several times heavier than ordinary owls." The owner of the owl shop couldn't help but stand up and said after hearing Mr. Granger's words.
"Sorry, I've never had such a close encounter with an owl..." Mr. Granger could only respond awkwardly after hearing the shop owner's words.
"Hairy-legged fishing owl? Can you tell me more about it? I've never heard of this species!" John asked.
"This is a rare owl originating from the northern region of the ancient Eastern country. It is also the largest owl in the world, but its number in the Muggle world is already very small. And the fishing owl, as its name suggests, its main food is fish. They are The best fishing experts can catch fish larger than themselves," the shop owner said.
"...A variety from an ancient eastern country? Then how did you get it?" John couldn't help but feel a little sad when he heard the name of his country in his previous life, but then he frowned.
Since it is a rare species from his former motherland, why is it appearing in a London store? So you Angsa people are engaged in protecting magical animals on the surface, but secretly you are actually still stealing, right?
"Guests, please don't get me wrong. Our store has business dealings with the wizarding world all over the world. This hairy-legged fishing owl was artificially cultivated by a magical family in an ancient eastern country. You should know that our wizards' advantages in cultivating animals are not Muggles can compare, so although this kind of hairy-legged fish owl is still very rare in the magical world, it will not affect the survival of wild fishing owls. What affects them more is the living environment of the Muggle world and the Muggle world. Melon poacher!" Hearing the doubt in John's mouth, the shop owner also hurriedly explained.
The label of poaching cannot be pinned on oneself, especially when a big Eastern country is involved.
The magical world of the great Eastern country is very powerful, and any illegal incident involving it may be subject to strict investigation by the Ministry of Magic.
Although his business was indeed legal as he said, the process of being investigated was definitely not a pleasant thing.
"I see, let's take it. How much does it cost?" Seeing that his expression didn't look like he was lying, John expressed his willingness to buy the owl.
"Fifty Galleons for the benefit!" Seeing that John had no intention of getting entangled in this matter, the shop owner breathed a sigh of relief and quoted the price of this hairy-legged fish owl.
...It's really expensive... Then John took out 70 Galleons... In addition to the hairy-legged fish owl for Hermione, he planned to buy a snowy owl for himself.
