Harry Potter and the Old Ones

After a short break, Professor Caldwell decided to lead the team to an area of ​​soft mire, which was a possible research site they identified through satellite images.

This site is an unexplored wetland that may harbor more unknown species of life, and it is even possible to find traces of birds and small mammals that have not been found in the George Crater Mountains.

The expedition team was greeted by a quagmire area shrouded in moisture. The ground was soft and watery, and every dip in their steps brought a rustling sound.

The aroma of earth and the unique smell of humus permeate the air, surrounded by dense green vegetation. The leaves of the plants are large and thick, and the dew on them shimmers.

Team members put on waterproof shoe covers and carefully avoided muddy areas.

Under the command of Professor Caldwell, they moved along a naturally formed path.

Although the ground was slippery, everyone still maintained a high degree of vigilance, fearing to miss any corner where a creature might be hidden. Many team members had even turned on their flashlights, just to better observe the small creatures that might be hiding here.

The trees in this wetland area become lower and their branches and leaves are denser, making it difficult for light to penetrate this thick green curtain and reach the ground. From time to time, you can see a few beams of sunlight slanting down from the gaps between the treetops, illuminating a small area on the ground. The soil shows a rich golden brown in this light.

When entering the deeper wetland area, everyone noticed some strange aquatic plants floating on the water. Their leaves were wide and covered with a thin layer of wax, which helped them float steadily on the water. In some shallower areas, you can see toads and small aquatic insects darting through the water, creating tiny ripples.

As the team deepened, Professor Caldwell pointed to an open area ahead, and the scenery of lakes and mountains came into view——

"This is it," Professor Caldwell said.

The water body here is large, forming a natural small lake. The water is crystal clear and the edges of the lake are covered with various reeds and water flowers.

As soon as Professor Cardwell finished speaking, the team members took out their tools and prepared to start collecting a series of water quality and biological samples. Professor Cardwell was not idle either, helping out.

Each member had clarified their tasks before departure, so although they were busy, it was not a wedding.

Rosalyn took out her soil sampling tool and began digging in the soft dirt near the lake, carefully placing soil samples from various depths into clearly marked plastic bags. Her movements are precise and meticulous, ensuring that each sample accurately reflects the soil characteristics of the wetland.

Jason focuses on water quality analysis, using portable pH and conductivity testers to test the pH and ionic strength of lake water. In addition, he also prepared several transparent water sample bottles, collected lake water from different locations and different depths, marked them and put them into special sampling bags for more detailed chemical composition analysis after returning to the university.

On the other hand, Emilia, a biologist in the team, brought a set of microscopes and simple biological collection tools. She and her assistants were carefully capturing and classifying insects and aquatic microorganisms near the lake. She used a slender net to gently draw across the water. Every time she caught some small creatures, she carefully transferred them to the aquarium, and then used a microscope to observe and record the morphological characteristics of these creatures.

During the entire sampling process, Professor Caldwell and several other researchers conducted surveys around the lake to investigate the surrounding environment. They examined the types of vegetation surrounding the lake, recording different plant species and determining how these vegetation interacted with the wetland ecosystem. Professor Caldwell also paid special attention to the nests of some birds. He observed carefully with a telescope and recorded the activity patterns of those birds that may be newly discovered species.

As the sun gradually sets over the mountains, the sky is dyed with a light golden red, and the entire lake reflects the beautiful sunset. The team members completed their sampling tasks one by one and began to pack up their equipment and prepare to return to the camp.

At the same time, central Europe.

A few days ago, after Harry and his party enjoyed the lavender flowers in Provence, they set off to continue traveling through Europe along the previously planned route.

After visiting France, he did not go directly to Germany. Instead, he went directly from France to Spain, and then planned to take a boat to visit Italy and Greece.

After Harry and his party arrived in Spain, they first went to the famous Barcelona.

Barcelona is the heart of Spain and a vibrant city.

Most of the architectural styles here tend to be Gothic. Even wizards like Harry and others felt a little dazed when walking in the streets and alleys——

It felt like I was back in Hogsmeade again.

Of course, this place is much bigger and livelier than Hogsmeade.

Because it is summer vacation, there are not many tourists from all over the world on the streets of Barcelona.

Some tourists wore light shorts and T-shirts. They wore sun hats or brightly colored headscarves, holding maps and cameras. They stopped from time to time to carefully examine or take pictures of the street scenery.

Some tourists pay more attention to fashion sense and choose to wear exquisite dresses or neat shirts and pants, comfortable but elegant sandals, and carry handbags or backpacks with strong design. In their spare time, they...well...mainly They may choose to enjoy a cup of coffee elegantly in a street cafe and observe the passing people comfortably——

It's a bit like the poor little fairy Tiera was before she traveled through time.

There are also some young travelers who dress more casually and like to incorporate personalized elements into their clothing, such as hats with changing patterns, interesting brooches or personalized graphic T-shirts. They usually travel in small groups.

Of course, there are also tourists wearing professional outdoor equipment. They are equipped with professional hiking shoes and multi-functional backpacks. They are obviously just using Barcelona as a transit point, preparing to hike the Pyrenees Mountains, or have just returned from Pyrenees. Tourists coming down from the Niuse Mountains.

The Pyrenees is a spectacular mountain range that straddles the border between France and Spain and is also the natural dividing line between the two countries.

The Pyrenees are famous for their cliffs, deep valleys and numerous hiking trails.

However, no matter how many tourists there are, no matter how different their clothes are, their clothes are mainly light and cool.

Therefore, no tourists are dressed like the Weasleys——