Hearing Anton's question, Sebastian didn't stop, continuing to massage until he made the old man smile broadly.
"Alright, alright, you little rascal, offering courtesies for no reason means you're up to no good."
"No need for more massage, having the thought is enough. Go sit down."
"What are you really here for today?"
Sebastian chuckled and asked, "Isn't this the first day Hogsmeade New Town is open to the entire Wizarding World? I came to see how the foot traffic is and if the various news media are reporting properly."
"Don't worry about that," Anton said with a smile, "The media outlets arrived this morning and have been reporting all morning."
"The headlines for the next few days will definitely be about Hogsmeade New Town. It won't be long before the name of the Wizarding City is completely established."
"As for the foot traffic," Anton stood up and went to the window, looking down, "Come and see, since nine o'clock this morning, the streets have been shoulder-to-shoulder."
"And after the afternoon, the foot traffic is even greater than in the morning. There are also many Wizards from other countries coming here to visit."
"According to the staff, there were only four Aurors patrolling here in the morning, but by the afternoon, the patrolling Aurors had increased to ten."
Sebastian nodded with satisfaction.
Good foot traffic was good; it was worth having Swan Media branches around the world advertise for Hogsmeade.
Previously, the shopkeepers of various Magical shops were reluctant to move and open stores in the New Town.
Just walking through the street, he saw all the shopkeepers smiling from ear to ear.
He wondered how many of these visiting Wizards would be attracted to settle here.
Thinking of this, Sebastian asked, "Grandpa, how are the houses in the residential area selling?"
"The specific data hasn't been sent up by the staff yet," Anton said with a smile, "But I've seen that the sales office has been constantly busy."
"Young people are constantly going in and out, and they look quite happy."
Happy is good!
To make Hogsmeade the ideal place for Wizards to settle, Sebastian had gone to great lengths.
The establishment of the Wizard Kindergarten and Wizard Primary School allowed children of the Wizarding World to receive systematic preschool education from a young age.
There was no need to worry about medical conditions either; the newly opened St. Mungo's Hospital branch in Hogsmeade provided daily treatment services, constantly guarding everyone's health.
And security was even more unnecessary to mention; a new Auror Office was set up in the central area of Hogsmeade New Town, ensuring the stability of public order in this emerging town.
Even the most audacious Dark Wizards would not dare to cause trouble here easily.
In addition to these essential living facilities, Sebastian also launched a series of attractive home-buying promotions.
As long as a house was purchased here, the buyer would enjoy free design services!
Whether one preferred a classical interior design or wanted a trendy Muggle-style design, professional Magical designers would tailor it for them.
If you are a young Wizard, just graduated and preparing to buy a house and get married?
For this situation, Sebastian also thoughtfully launched a special new homebuyer discount.
As long as one had a formal job in the Wizarding World, they could enjoy zero-interest installment payments, so even a freshly graduated young Wizard could buy their desired house here without savings.
Anyway, once the Magical contract was signed, there was no fear of the other party defaulting.
To attract more Wizards to buy homes, Sebastian also personally planned a large-scale home-buying lottery event. As long as one purchased a home in the New Town, they would have the chance to win grand prizes!
The grand prizes included various denominations of vouchers, various alchemy furniture, and even a top-tier flying broomstick — a firebolt!
With all these activities, he wasn't afraid that these visiting Wizards wouldn't be tempted.
If possible, Sebastian also wanted to attract graduates from Beauxbatons and Durmstrang to settle here.
Making this place the top Wizard gathering place in the entire Wizarding World.
By then, he would definitely make money hand over fist!
Looking at Sebastian's joyful expression, Anton said cheerfully, "You little money-grubber, you're so happy just hearing about making money?!"
"You already have more Galleons than you can spend, yet you're still so intent on making more."
"You've wronged me there, Grandpa," Sebastian complained, "Developing Hogsmeade isn't just for money."
"As you know, You-Know-Who has reappeared. Everything I'm doing is to guard against him and his Dark Wizards."
"In the past, Wizards lived too scattered, which is why they were picked off one by one by the Death Eaters."
"Now that Wizards are gathered here, there are definitely many benefits. At the very least, when there are more people, everyone's courage increases."
"Moreover, people buy houses here, and their children receive education here. Under the binding of interests, they will naturally become people who will defend this place to the death."
"Even if You-Know-Who attacks with his army, as long as someone directly ties up You-Know-Who, the residents here will definitely have the courage to take up their wands and fight to prevent their houses from being destroyed by the Death Eaters."
"Don't you think that's the logic?"
"Alright, there's some truth to that," Anton said with a smile, nodding. "Putting everything else aside, Dumbledore being the Principal next door is enough to give everyone a sense of security and attract people to settle here."
Sebastian picked up a bottle of drink, cleared his throat, and sat casually on the sofa, asking, "Why haven't I seen Grandma? Where is she? Didn't she come here too?"
"It's all because of you," Anton said grumpily, "Your Grandma is in charge of the recruitment for the Wizard Kindergarten and Wizard Primary School. She's currently interviewing teachers who have applied."
"Honestly, because of your trivial matters, the whole family has to mobilize."
"Hehe," Sebastian grinned, "I was just afraid you two would be too lonely normally."
"There's a saying, 'the most valuable thing in this era is talent'."
"Now it's perfect. Grandma is in charge of the kindergarten and primary school, and Grandpa, you'll be in charge of the research institute later."
"In short, other work can be assigned to the staff, but education must be kept in our own hands."
"Grandpa and Grandma, you two will have to put in more effort."
Anton did not comment on Sebastian's words.
He certainly understood the importance of education; this was a great achievement that benefited the present and future generations, capable of going down in history.
Whether it was the kindergarten, primary school, or research institute, the position of the first Principal could not be given to anyone else.
Thinking about the arrangements for the kindergarten, Anton frowned and asked, "Speaking of which, what exactly is going on with your early childhood development plan?"
"Besides basic reading and literacy, learning knowledge, and various manual skills, why do you want children to learn household chores, laundry, and cooking?"
"Are you training children, or House-elves?"
"Haha," Sebastian burst into laughter at the old man's humor, "How did you think of House-elves?"
"Children are full of energy and naturally active. Learning manual skills and doing laundry and cooking can better cultivate their concentration."
"Moreover, they have a strong desire to perform. After learning to cook, they will definitely want to go home and cook for their parents to gain their praise."
"Don't worry, these are advanced parenting techniques learned from Muggles."
"As long as the children become well-behaved, their parents will surely be overjoyed."
Saying that, Sebastian stood up with Mia.
"Alright, let's not talk too much for now. We'll go say hello to Grandma, then go shopping and watch a movie."
"Bye-bye..."
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