The Emerald at Hogwarts

Chapter 583 Drizzt Bakery

The Misuse of Muggle Artifacts Office is arguably one of the least valued departments of the Ministry of Magic, so this office is notoriously shabby, dilapidated and small, without even a window.

The Malfoy family should have never lived in such a place in their entire life, even Slytherin's lake view room is much better than this.

The filing cabinets and desks in the office were removed and replaced with a small desk, three chairs, and a single bed.Draco Malfoy was lying on that bed with today's Daily Prophet in his hand.

After touching the Portkey at the manor that night, the Malfoys were transported to the Ministry of Magic and met their son Draco in the interrogation room.Thus knowing why the Ministry of Magic raided Malfoy Manor.

From Draco's point of view, this is his best choice. He can save his parents without facing the wrath of the Dark Lord.Narcissa hugged her son and cried bitterly. The only thing this mother cares about is the safety of the family.

Leaving the manor, the betrayal of the Dark Lord was a foregone conclusion, and Lucius was much more sober, no longer fantasizing about being pardoned by the Dark Lord.

It's just that Lucius' emotions are still somewhat complicated. After all, the land where his ancestors lived for generations was destroyed by the war, and the family of three will also be reduced to prisoners. The changes in life are really impermanent.

Since that night, the family of three has been temporarily housed in this small office, the husband and wife live in the compartment, and Draco lives in the outer room.Compared to the luxurious Malfoy Manor, the conditions are indeed a bit harsh, but they are still much better than the prison cells in Azkaban.

Hearing the door open, Draco sat up in bed, and the Malfoys walked out of the innermost cubicle of the office.

This is the Ministry of Magic, Ada has nothing to be polite, she pulls out the chair and sits down.The Malfoys sat across from her, and the bitter Draco could only stand.

"According to the agreement, I rescued your parents." Ada said, "You should know what to do next."

The Malfoys turned sideways to look at their son, with questioning and concern on their faces.

Draco opened his mouth to say something, but he didn't know how to respond, his pale and thin face was flushed, and finally he just said thank you in a mosquito-like soft voice.

This "thank you" Ada didn't care, and she didn't save the Malfoys because of a light thank you.

Lucius has followed Voldemort for many years, and Voldemort even gave him the diary of one of the Horcruxes.Ada thought maybe she could learn something about Voldemort's past from Lucius.

To find the whereabouts of the Horcrux, analyzing Voldemort's past is an essential link, for example——

In 1943, Tom Riddle, who was still in school, found the Slytherin Chamber of Secrets and released the Basilisk in it.His actions resulted in Myrtle's death and Hogwarts was nearly closed.

In order to be able to stay in school, Tom blamed Rubeus Hagrid and Aragog for the murder, and he himself left a diary, sealing his 16-year-old self in it.

Then, Tom Riddle went to Gaunt's old house to solve the mystery of his life experience.He killed his father's family with Morfin's wand and took Salazar Slytherin's ring.This time it was Morfin Gunter who took the place of the murder charge.

After graduating from Hogwarts, Tom Riddle wanted to stay on as a Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, but the headmaster at the time, Armando Dippet, rejected his application on the grounds that he was "not old enough".

Tom Riddle, who left school, unexpectedly rejected the invitation of the Ministry of Magic and chose Borgin-Bock.During this time he met Hepzibah Smith, saw Hufflepuff's gold cup and Slytherin's locket.

In order to possess these two treasures, Tom poisoned and murdered Hepzibah, and the house-elf Hao Qi became the scapegoat.

The diary, the ring, and the gold cup, all three Horcruxes were destroyed, and the whereabouts of the locket are unknown.This is all the clues about the Horcrux that Ada currently has, and this information alone is far from enough.

To defeat Voldemort, Ada needs more information.

For example, where did Tom Riddle, who was unemployed during this period, go and what did he do from leaving Hogwarts to joining Borgin-Bock?For another example, where did he go and what did he do during the period from leaving Borgin-Bock to publicly using the name "Voldemort"?
Moreover, Ada started collecting information too late, and missed many of Tom Riddle's contemporaries, so she could only focus on the Death Eaters.

After all, the Death Eaters are the people who have followed Voldemort the longest, and there may be unexpected gains.

Maybe the locket was hiding in some Death Eater's house right now, or in a Gringotts vault.Like the diary in Lucius Malfoy's hand, the cup in Bellatrix Lestrange's vault.

In the cramped office, Draco was unable to say thanks, and Narcissa said it for him.

"Thank you, Miss Drizzt!" Narcissa said sincerely, the arrogance of her World Cup box was gone from her face.

"No, it's just an exchange of benefits, and you thanked you too early." Ada said, "Everyone should be responsible for what they do, right, Mr. Malfoy."

The faces of Malfoy and his son are similar, both pale and thin.As Ada's voice fell to the ground, Lucius' haggard face became even worse.

"Yes, I will atone for what I have done in the past." Lucius' eyes were dark, as he expected this day.

Then, Lucius said in a pleading tone: "It's just that my wife and children are innocent, they were just coerced by the Dark Lord...the Dark Lord, they are not..."

Ada raised her hand and interrupted Lucius, she didn't want to argue about the innocence of Draco and her son, this was not something she was interested in.

Strictly speaking, Narcissa is not a Death Eater, and she doesn't even have the Dark Mark on her arm.As for Draco, he does have the Dark Mark on his arm, so it's okay to insist that he is a Death Eater, and he did hurt Katie Bell.

Other than that, Draco was just a little bit mean, a little sloppy,... a little bit punchy, and he didn't meet the standards of a Death Eater at all.

"Lucius, Lucius, please forgive me for calling you that."

Ada said slowly, "I just said that I saved you two in exchange. Draco told me everything he knew, so I reunited your family. Now, what can you tell me?" "

Confessions are lenient, and resistance is strict.As long as Lucius Malfoy is willing to cooperate, Ada will not mind a few good words for him at the trial.

If the content provided by Lucius is sufficient and accurate enough, the luxury private room in Azkaban is not non-negotiable!The accommodation is definitely better than the Misuse of Muggle Artifacts Office!

Narcissa held Lucius' arm excitedly, and Lucius patted his wife lightly. He asked, "What do you want to know?"

The Malfoy family is known for being dangerous and cunning, but at the moment Lucius has no intention of playing tricks, he just wants to know which aspect Ada is more interested in, so that he can prescribe the right medicine.

Judging from the current situation, even if Lucius can return to Voldemort, the Dark Lord will not let him go.Since I can't go back, and the whole family has fallen into Ada's hands, it's better to behave well and fight for leniency, maybe I can still get Ada's attention!

Treachery has never been a big deal to the Malfoy family, only if it's worth it.

"I like your current attitude." Ada said, "Cooperating with me is taking the credit for the crime. Lucius, you don't want to leave your wife and children, do you?"

Drizzt's Bakery officially opened, and the pies Ida drew were big enough for Lucius Malfoy to eat.

　make up

　　
　
(End of this chapter)