The Emerald at Hogwarts

Chapter 361 Rose Manor
There is a place called Versailles in the southwest of Paris. Before Versailles became famous in literature, it was famous all over the world for the Palace of Versailles.

In the Middle Ages, it was just a small village. It was not until Louis XIV built a palace here in the 17th century that it became a gathering place for nobles from all over France and gradually developed.

Now France has neither the Sun King nor the Emperor of the First Empire. The palace that once belonged to the emperor has become a tourist attraction, and Versailles has become a satellite city of Paris.

On the outskirts of Versailles, there is a luxurious classicist manor, but people passing by the manor cannot see this neatly outlined, solemn and majestic manor.

This manor looks like a super mini version of the Palace of Versailles. The front entrance is a marble courtyard, and the red brick walls, marble sculptures and rose gold decorations complement each other.

The first floor of the building is the living room and various activity venues, and the second floor is private spaces such as study rooms and bedroom suites.The interior decoration is also the same as the Palace of Versailles, using the Baroque style, but there are some differences in subtleties.There is also a garden built around a fountain in the manor, where delicate roses bloom all year round.

This is Rozier's Rose Manor. Vida Rozier was born and grew up here. Her parents and her grandparents have all lived here.Decades later, when he returned to this manor again, Vader felt a sigh of relief.

The laughter of childhood, turning one's hands into clouds and rain after growing up; carefree chasing among flowers, falling in love at first sight, and then sacrificing one's life; This manor has witnessed too many stages of Vida Rozier's life.

Now, Vader returns to the Rose Manor, where she will witness the last time of her life.The past is scattered like clouds and smoke, you can't pursue it, you don't have to remember it, everything you care about the most is not like the girl who folded flowers in the courtyard.

A man walked out of the red brick building. This man was dressed in a black wizard robe, with thick hair and beard. When he was not speaking, he couldn't even see where his mouth was.This man Ida had seen before, in the cemetery in Little Whinging.

The bearded wizard walked up to Vader, bent down, and said respectfully: "Madam, everyone is here, and we can start at any time."

Vader nodded slightly, and the wizard immediately turned around and walked back to the red brick building, apparently preparing to go.Vader called to the girl in the courtyard: "Ada, come in! You should meet some people formally."

Hearing the call, Ada stopped picking and walked into the building with Grandma Vida with a basket of rose petals.Picking these roses was not done for fun. Ida wanted to make some rose wine, which would be good for Vader's body.

One old and one young, the two most distinguished women in the Rose Manor, passed through spacious and luxurious halls one after another.These halls all tell of Rozier's past glory and past ambitions.

In a luxuriously furnished hall, ten wizards and wizards sat around a long table, talking in low voices.When Vader and Ada entered the hall, these men and women immediately stopped discussing and stood up to welcome the arrival of the two.

Stepping on the crimson Persian carpet, Vader sat on the main seat, and Ada was next to her.The rest of the people faced each other two by two and went to the back row one by one.

Even though twelve people were seated, the area around the long table still looked very empty. This hall was the largest room in the entire building, and it could accommodate many people, but the funny thing was that it was never full.

Kong has ambitions, but has never had the strength to match his ambitions.Vader had done a good job, but Vader also failed and fell short.

The person sitting at the lower seat of Ada happened to be the bearded wizard in the garden just now.Ada had also seen the man opposite the bearded man, probably besides Vader, he should be the oldest person in the room.

"I think you've all met Ida," Vader said, "She's Louie's daughter, the granddaughter I've been looking for."

It has been more than a week since the holiday, and Ada only lived in Paris for three days, and spent the rest of the days in Rose Manor.Ada has met all the people in the room. Although some people still can't name them, at least they are familiar.

"In a few months, Ada will celebrate her 17th birthday, and I will be old too." Vader continued, "From now on, the person you will allegiance to will be her, Esmeralda Jessie Catrizzt."

These people are the hands Vader hid, the hands prepared for Louis.Among these people are dark wizards and desperate people, all of whom were saved by Vader through relationships and money.

Vader has never forced them to go or stay, and there is only one requirement for them, and that is absolute loyalty.

This kind of loyalty sounds ridiculous and ineffective, far inferior to Voldemort's control over the Death Eaters, let alone Grindelwald and his followers.

But these people's today is given by Vader, once they betray Vader, they will gain far more than what they lost.And among these people, except for three people, Vader has little trust in the rest of them, they are all tool people, they come when they are called, and go away when they are called.

The bearded man's name is Sergey, from Eastern Europe, he was rescued by Vader.If there is no Vader, Sergey is either dead now, or in the ice and snow of Siberia, Sergey can be trusted.

The very old man was named Daniel Dubois, a Frenchman, who was also rescued by Vader.He was the only one in the Dubois family who survived. It was Vida who saved him, and it was Vida who avenged him. Danielle can also be trusted.

There is also a woman who sits in the lower position of Danielle. She is the same age as Louis. Her name is Laura Fournier, and she is also French.Vader didn't save Lola, she stayed here only because she is still Louis' admirer until now, commonly known as licking dog.

Laura Fournier is a very attractive woman, with a curvy figure, firm skin, a pretty face, and a straightforward personality, which makes people feel that Louis is somewhat reckless.

The years had left no marks on Lola's face, but she herself had left a long, ugly scar on her face, left after she found Louie's body.

No one knows why Louis fell in love with the Muggle woman Jessica Taylor, and no one knows why Laura Fournier scratched her beautiful face after Louis died.

These three talents are what Vader wants to leave to Ada. They are not Ada's opponents in magic, but they can provide Ada with the help she needs.

No matter what Ada wants to do in the future, it is not enough to just have friends, she also needs some people who can do dirty work and people she can trust.

In fact, Vader can also introduce some of his old friends to Ada, but these old friends can hook up with Grindelwald.Although Vader never regrets following Grindelwald, she doesn't want Ada's life to be marked by Grindelwald's label.

The men and women in the room collectively looked at Ada with different expressions. They all knew that such a day would come, but they didn't expect it to come so soon.This girl, who has not passed her 17th birthday, will be their master.

The bearded Sergey showed no expression. From the first moment he saw Ada, he knew that he would devote his life to this girl.

Daniel, who looked very old, looked at Ida with a smile on his face. He would do what Vader said. Even if Vader wanted him to die now, he would kill himself without hesitation to show his loyalty.

Laura, who was supposed to be beautiful but was turned ugly by her scars, quietly folded a paper rose and pushed it to Ada across the table, which was her loyalty.

Or rather, Lola Fournier's crush on Louis Rozier.

"Of course, I won't force you to be loyal to Ida, that kind of loyalty is too cheap." Vader said, "You have 15 minutes to think about whether to leave or stay. I will not embarrass those who want to leave, but Never think about coming back."

Vader tapped the table with her knuckles, her voice was not loud but full of majesty, she continued: "Those who choose to stay, if they dare to betray, they will only die. You must think carefully."

(End of this chapter)