On the shores of Loch Lomond, the small town of LUSS.

Elena Kaslana's departure did not bring any changes to this peaceful town.

The 1990s coincided with the Great Recession of the entire British economy.

Even the Scottish Highlands, which were in marginal areas, were inevitably affected by the Great Depression.

And this period of economic downturn will not gradually reverse until two years after the disintegration of the Soviet Union, when European and American countries join forces to carve up the flesh and blood of the woolly bear - that is, if everything continues as usual.

At a time when life is becoming somewhat difficult for everyone, the adoption situation in a micro-orphanage in a remote area is really an ordinary and small thing.

If it weren't for the fact that life in Lars Town was too boring, he wouldn't even be qualified to join in the chatter of the townspeople.

In fact, in addition to worryingly discussing national affairs, the residents of the town occasionally lamented Father Benitez's "hard-talking" - every time he asked about the whereabouts of the little silver-haired girl, Benitez

They all emphasized very seriously that she was not adopted, but went to a top private boarding school.

However, when people continued to ask about the name of the school, the priest always hesitated and couldn't say the name of the school. He just kept repeating what he said before. At this time, the air was filled with a happy atmosphere.

This can be regarded as one of the few interesting episodes in the town in recent days.

However, only the children in the orphanage know that Father Benitez did not lie. Sister Elena did not "abandon" this small family. She has been silently guarding everyone in an invisible place, because

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"This taste...my meal must have been made by Sister Elena herself!"

"How is that possible? The fish pie I ate is obviously the one!"

"Father, where is sister Elena's school? Can we go see her this weekend?"

"...Don't talk while eating!"

Compared to the complex logic of adults, children believe in something intuitive and simple.

After Sister Elena left the orphanage, the three-meal sponsorship promised by the generous "Professor Dumbledore" has indeed been uninterrupted. However, since the past few weeks, there has suddenly been a slight change in the three meals a day.

The change.

Perhaps for the vast majority of people, the best they can think of is that it tastes better.

But for this group of orphans who have grown up eating food cooked by Elena, the change that occurs here is the unique and familiar taste of Elena's eldest sister - this is a very wonderful thing.

It feels like it’s difficult to measure it with a certain food indicator, but it’s very clear.

From that moment on, all the children in the orphanage completely believed what Father Benitez said.

Elena's eldest sister was not "sold" to a rich man's family, but went to a nearby mysterious private boarding school to study. As for the high tuition and fees, it was through Elena's sister in the school kitchen.

Work-study program is exempted.

After dinner, in the simple kitchen made of bluestones by the lake.

"So, do the students at Hogwarts now grow their own vegetables and cook their own food?"

Benitez raised his eyebrows with a surprised look on his face.

In his impression, wizards are noble and mysterious beings. Even if they are just a group of wizard apprentices, it is difficult to imagine how their frail bodies (the common perception in the non-magical world) can work in the soil.

Not to mention, if it weren't for the popular house elf named "Burley" in front of him, he would even find it hard to believe that Elena, who had just entered the magic school, actually became the school's kitchen chef - but after a little recall

Based on Elena's performance over the years, Father Benitez quickly accepted this new setting.

During the most difficult years in the orphanage, the child could always find some strange cooking methods for anything alive, whether it was weeds, fish, lake shrimps, birds... and turn them into delicious meals.

Dishes.

"Not entirely, the Hogwarts kitchen will still take on some of the cooking work."

A hint of nervousness appeared on Burley's face, the hands holding the dinner plate shook, and he explained quickly.

"And this is only a temporary change. According to the chef, in the future Hogwarts may need to face the food supply of the entire magical world and even the world. The current manpower alone is far from enough - so

, from students to every house elf, they need to develop a certain cooking foundation in order to cope with the future world."

Although Burley, the house elf, answered fluently, Benitez could see that the magical elf did not actually understand the meaning of this long paragraph and was simply repeating it.

Of course, as a clergyman who has become a monk on the way, Benitez has no idea what the child Elena is thinking, but for him, the other meaning revealed in this information is enough -

Elena was not bullied in that strange magical world because of her orphan status. On the contrary, she seemed to be doing well...

"Then I'll be relieved. By the way, there's one more thing I might need to trouble Mr. Burley with..."

Benitez smiled and nodded. As he spoke, he carefully took out a small box from his arms and handed it to the house elf in front of him. He opened the box and found a beautiful silver cross bracelet inside.

"Today is Elena's birthday. The child has always wanted a cross bracelet like a formal nun. Although there is no way to help her apply for a nunship in the church, it is still possible to polish a small object for her by hand."

"Don't worry, Mr. Benitez, I will transfer it to you."

The house elf solemnly took the simple gift box, took out a list from his arms, and placed it on the table.

"As usual, this is a list of supplies that Hogwarts needs to purchase from the non-magical world next week. It includes some plant seeds from abroad, plastic wrap produced by the non-magical world, snacks, various drinks... Correspondingly

The fee will be paid from the box of Muggle currency that was previously placed in your bedroom."

"Are you going to buy new things again?"

Benitez frowned, picked up the list on the table, and glanced at it.

Fortunately, except for a few strange plants whose names he has never heard of, most of the things can be bought in the city not far away - but there are indeed a lot of them, and it seems that he has to go to the nearest neighbor.

The foreign elderly people who moved here borrowed cars.

Speaking of which, is today’s European economic environment already so severe?

You know, during this period, many old people from Germany and Austria settled in this remote town on the edge of the Scottish Highlands. This gave Benitez a bad illusion that a war was about to break out.

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On the other side, Hogwarts Great Hall.

A war between wizards and ingredients has just broken out...
Chapter completed!