Homecoming from Hogwarts

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Before the squeezed air could make a crisp explosion, it was blown away by the strong wind on the top of the mountain and turned into a slight sound of a balloon leaking air.

The two people who appeared on the top of the mountain looked back at the same time and looked at the beautiful scenery of the village of Ottery St. Catchpole.

Gazing from a high point, the village looked like a cluster of small toy houses, scattered among the clouds in a huge beam of light that slanted down to the ground.

Both men tried to find the 'well-swept broom shed' they had just left.

However, the distance and the clear moonlight made the house standing alone in the village look like a wave in the vast ocean, and it was impossible to distinguish it at all.

The two gentlemen withdrew their gaze and looked at the house that stood like a black pillar between the adjacent hillsides.

They could obviously just Apparate and go straight over, but the two people who hadn't communicated showed a tacit understanding. They picked up their feet and walked towards the house.

"Come to think of it, I haven't had time to express my regrets to you, Lucius--"

Although they were walking down the mountain, Adam took every step steadily in the strong wind, which was not an easy task for someone of his age.

"I heard that the Dark Lord took your wand after the Battle of Diagon Alley."

"Where does this begin?"

Lucius Malfoy still had an indifferent expression, and deep in his indifferent eyes, he pointed at the stone house, there was a trace of unnoticed worry.
"The Dark Lord's selection of my wand is a sign of his trust in me. I'm afraid you cannot understand this yet. For us who have sworn allegiance to the Dark Lord, this is a great honor."

"Oh, sorry—"

Adam said, but there was no apology in his tone. He glanced at Lucius's cane, with an impeccable smile on his face.
"So, whose wand are you using now?"

Lucius's cold face finally showed a sinister look.
"My wife Narcissa's. That is all right. The Dark Lord has not forbidden me to find myself another wand."

"Obviously so—"

Adam smiled and nodded.

An even stronger wind blew towards them, and Lucius and Adam had to stop and raise their arms to block it for a while.

"I don't think the Dark Lord understands why either—"

The wind died down and the two started again.

Adam seemed to be in the mood for conversation. He said with interest,

"I also heard about what happened during the Dark Lord's resurrection ceremony, and at the end of this war. Harry Potter's wand seemed to be restraining the Dark Lord's wand.

The Dark Lord seemed to think that Blaine's power was not enough to be feared.

But he didn't understand where Harry Potter's power came from. He thought he had overcome the protection given to him by the boy's mother. But the result was still unexpected, so he was now eager to understand the prophecy of the Department of Mysteries. "

Adam talked eloquently, but Lucius was filled with vigilance.

He was not very familiar with this man who joined halfway, but the words he just said were not something he could say casually.

What clues did he see? Are you testing me?
Lucius's level of vigilance was raised again!
"I must remind you not to speculate on the master's wisdom and magical power--"

Lucius took every step carefully on the slippery grass, just like the rest of his life which was like walking on thin ice, he had to think carefully about every step he took.

"Whether it was Amos Tower Blaine or Harry Potter, they were lucky to survive their masters. The final accident in the Battle of Diagon Alley might have been a trick left by the cunning Dumbledore--"

"Oh, haha, Lucius, you are as cunning as the rumors say--"

Adam laughed and shook his head.
"I just think that you are the wisest one among the many servants of the Dark Lord, so I discuss my views on some things with you."

"Thank you for your appreciation,"

They were already in the courtyard near the Lovegood residence, and the worry in Lucius' eyes grew deeper, but he couldn't show it at all.

The guy next to him was a very smart and perceptive wizard, in some ways, more difficult to deal with than the Dark Lord.

"But perhaps you don't have enough understanding of us. The Dark Lord's Death Eaters are the most outstanding wizards in this country. Each of them possesses powerful magic and admirable wisdom. It's just that compared with the great Dark Lord, we pale in comparison."

Lucius's answer was flawless.

"Oh, haha, humility is a virtue, but excessive humility will appear hypocritical, my dear Lucius——"

As they approached the yard, Adam also lowered his voice. He looked at the house coldly and spoke in a gentle tone.
"I am sure that, except for you, the other Death Eaters would not think of using those rubbish who are not even as smart as magical animals to lure Bones out from behind all the protections, but I do have a little doubt -"

Standing in front of the courtyard gate, Adam turned his head and looked at Lucius with a friendly expression.
"This was obviously your idea, but you didn't seem to care tonight?" "Those people who are no different from Muggles make me sick--"

Lucius had expected this question, and he answered calmly,
“The Dark Lord knew that I was not good at dealing with these lowly inferiors, so he let you join this plan, right?

Well, let's go in and see if the girl really broke into the meeting intentionally as you said."

Lucius pulled his wand out of his cane.

Disappointment flashed across Adam's eyes.

Most of the Dark Lord's Death Eaters were a group of thugs who simply enjoyed killing and violence. Like Lucius Malfoy, there were not many who could remain rational and calm.

He intends to establish a deeper friendship with Lucius, but Lucius seems very wary of him.

Adam also drew his wand, and like Lucius, he used the Disillusionment Charm to hide himself, then he tapped the wooden door handle lightly with his wand.

“It’s really cozy”

When the door handle showed no response, Adam chuckled.

Lucius understood what he meant.

The wizarding world is now in a state of open warfare, and ordinary wizards live in fear every day, fearing that they will be found by the wizards at any time.

But unexpectedly, the Lovegood family was completely defenseless in their own house.

The wooden door was pushed open silently by the sound of the breeze, and all kinds of magical plants rustling in the wind appeared in front of the two.

After checking, there were still no traps.

Click, click, click --

Mr. Lovegood did not go back to his bedroom to rest. Instead, he fell asleep on the workbench by the window, while the strange printer behind him was spitting out color pages.

Adam picked up a color page floating on the ground, looked at it carefully in the moonlight, his eyes revealing confusion.

The two of them floated up to the third floor like ghosts and opened Luna's room quietly.

Three women of different ages were sleeping on the big bed in the room.

A girl of several years old curled up in her mother's arms, with an innocent smile on her face. The mother had her arms around her daughter, and judging from her snoring, she was also sleeping soundly.

That leaves Luna.

She lay on her side facing the window.

The fluttering curtains occasionally opened up to let the moonlight shine on her fair cheeks.

Compared to when she was awake, Luna looked less crazy and more ladylike.

In addition to magic books and Hogwarts summer homework, there is also a homemade bonsai on the desk.

Lucius bent down and squinted at the bonsai.

A magic wand was stuck into the soil as support, with some thin vines clinging to it.

Adam also came over, and the two of them looked at the magic wand in silence for a while.
It seemed that the girl's intrusion into their party was just an accident.

but--
Adam turned around with a cold expression, looked at the girl in the moonlight, and slowly raised his arms.

Lucius's expression changed slightly, and he immediately held Adam's wrist.

When did the Death Eaters learn to be soft-hearted?
Lucius read this from the look Adam gave him.

Don't forget John Cena down the mountain. It's not wise to kill his wife and daughter at this time.

Lucius moved his lips and spoke softly.

Adam's eyes flickered, and he finally dropped his wand.

The breeze stirred, and the two people disappeared into the room.

The moonlight ripples like clear water on the walls of the room. Silently, the girl on the bed has opened her silver eyes.
(End of this chapter)