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Loch Lomond, Luss village.

The departure of Aileenna Kaslana did not bring any changes to this peaceful town.

The 1990s were precisely the period of economic recession in the UK.

Even the Scottish Highlands, located on the periphery, inevitably suffered the impact of the Great Depression.

This economic downturn was to continue until two years after the collapse of the Soviet Union, when European and American countries jointly divided up the bear's flesh and blood, before a reversal would gradually appear – provided that everything could still be as usual.

At a time when life was becoming difficult for everyone, an adoption in a remote, tiny orphanage was a very ordinary and insignificant event.

If it weren't for the fact that life in Luss was so boring, it wouldn't even qualify to be included in the townspeople's gossip.

In fact, besides worrying about national affairs, the townspeople would, at most, occasionally lament Father Benitez's "stubbornness." Whenever asked about the silver-haired girl's whereabouts, Benitez would emphasize with particular seriousness that she had not been adopted, but had gone to a top private boarding school.

However, when people continued to ask about the school's name, the priest would always stammer and couldn't say the name, only repeating what he had said before. At such times, the air was filled with a cheerful atmosphere.

This could be regarded as one of the few interesting interludes in the town recently.

However, only the children in the orphanage knew that Father Benitez was not lying. Big Sister Aileenna had not "abandoned" this little home. She was still silently protecting everyone from somewhere unseen, because...

"This taste I'm sure this was made by Sister Aileenna herself!"

"How is that possible? Clearly, this fish pie I'm eating is!"

"Father, where exactly is Sister Aileenna's school? Can we go see her this weekend?"

"No talking during meals!"

Compared to the complex logic of adults, children are more inclined to believe in some straightforward and simple things.

After Big Sister Aileenna left the orphanage, the three meals a day sponsored by the generous "Professor Dumbledore" had indeed never been interrupted. However, since a few weeks ago, a subtle change had suddenly appeared in the three meals a day.

Perhaps for most people, they might just feel that it had become a little tastier.

But for this group of orphans who had grown up eating food cooked by Aileenna, the change that appeared inside was the familiar taste unique to Big Sister Aileenna. It was a very magical feeling, difficult to measure with any specific dish indicator, but it was exceptionally clear.

It was from that time that all the children in the orphanage completely believed Father Benitez's statement...

Big Sister Aileenna had not been "sold to" some wealthy family, but had gone to study at a mysterious private boarding school nearby. As for the high tuition fees, they were waived through Big Sister Aileenna's work-study program in the school kitchen.

After dinner, in the simple kitchen by the lake, built of bluestone.

"So, the students at Hogwarts are now growing their own vegetables and cooking themselves?"

Benitez raised his eyebrows, his expression quite surprised.

In his impression, wizards were noble and mysterious beings. Even just a group of wizard apprentices, it was hard to imagine their weak bodies – the general non-magical world's perception – how they could cultivate in the soil.

Not to mention, if it hadn't been for the house-elf named "Burley" explaining, he would have found it hard to believe that Aileenna, who had just entered the magic school, had become the head chef of this school's kitchen. But after slightly recalling Aileenna's performance over the years, Father Benitez quickly accepted this new setting.

During the most difficult years of the orphanage, whether it was weeds, fish, lake shrimp, or birds – as long as it was a living thing, that child could always find some strange cooking methods to turn them into delicious meals.

"Not entirely. The Hogwarts kitchen still undertakes part of the cooking work."

A hint of nervousness appeared on the house-elf Burley's face, and his hands holding the plate trembled as he quickly explained.

"And this is only a temporary change. According to the head chef, Hogwarts may need to face the food supply of the entire magical world, and even the world, in the future. The current manpower is far from enough. Therefore, from students to every house-elf, they need to cultivate a certain cooking foundation in order to cope with the future world."

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

Of course, as a half-way ordained clergyman, Benitez did not know what Aileenna was thinking. But for him, another layer of meaning revealed in this information was enough. Aileenna was not being bullied in that strange magical world because of her orphan status. On the contrary, she seemed to be doing well...

"Then I'm relieved. By the way, there is one more thing that may need to trouble Mr. Burley..."

Benitez smiled and nodded. As he spoke, he carefully took out a small box from his pocket and handed it to the house-elf in front of him. Opening the box, inside was an exquisite silver cross bracelet.

"Today is Aileenna's birthday. That child has always wanted a cross bracelet like a formal nun. Although I can't help her apply for a nun's spot in the church, I can still hand-grind a small object for her."

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

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

"As usual, this is the list of supplies that Hogwarts needs to purchase from the non-magical world next week, which includes some plant seeds from foreign countries, non-magical world-produced plastic wrap, snacks, and various drinks. The corresponding costs will still be paid from the box of Muggle currency previously placed in your bedroom."

"Are you buying new things again?"

Benitez frowned, picked up the list on the table, and scanned it roughly.

Fortunately, apart from a few strange plants he had never even heard of, most of the things could be bought in the nearby city. It was just that the quantity was indeed a lot. It seemed that he would have to borrow a car from the few foreign old people who had just moved next door again.

Speaking of which, is the European economic environment so severe now?

You know, during this period of time, many German and Austrian old people have settled in this remote town located on the edge of the Scottish Highlands, which makes Benitez have a bad feeling that it seems like a war is about to break out.

Meanwhile, in the Great Hall of Hogwarts.

A war between wizards and ingredients has just broken out...

Accompanied by the smell of fish, roasted durian, and various unspeakable dark auras lingering in the air, many young wizards realized for the first time that the big blue fish in the school's Black Lake are not weak.
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