Hogwarts Homecoming

Malfoy Manor.

Servants are taking care of the green lawn, white peacocks are walking and pecking on the fountain square, and a cool breeze is rippling on the lake. It is a peaceful and peaceful day in Malfoy Manor.

The servants who were quietly discussing the second game of today's Triwizard Tournament caught sight of the manor and mistress of the manor walking over. They immediately shut their mouths and stood in a row respectfully until the Malfoys passed by and disappeared. Finally, they calmed down and discussed the warriors they supported.

"I don't understand, honey, why Fudge wants us back on the school board?"

A cloud floated from the endless wilderness, and the Malfoy Manor, bathed in bright sunshine, suddenly fell into gloom. Lucius glanced coldly at the strange-shaped cloud, his face expressionless.

"Obviously, our 'dear' minister is probably very dissatisfied with the current situation."

Narcissa was not stupid. She immediately woke up after her husband reminded her.

"You're saying that the Ministry is preparing to intervene more strongly in Hogwarts?"

"This is an obvious thing. We all know that Fudge only cares about power, and Blaine who is too strong is obviously a threat in his eyes. I believe Blaine also knows it in his heart, but he doesn't care -"

Malfoy twitched the corners of his mouth, revealing a fleeting smile of unknown meaning.

"Because of the attack on that little girl warrior, Brian relieved Umbridge of her job in the Transportation Department with a few words. Fudge didn't react at the time, but afterwards we all knew how annoyed he was. Sooner or later, the conflict will become more intense. This is destined."

"But it's not in our interests to get involved in their struggle, isn't it, my dear?" Narcissa said calmly.

Facing his wife's question, this time, Lucius did not immediately give his opinion. He paused and stared at this ancient, grand and spectacular manor, with sadness creeping onto his brows.

It's time to make a choice again.

Lucius didn't think that Blaine would fail. This guy had simply abandoned Dumbledore's hypocritical style. He would never give up his greatest advantage - his extraordinary magical attainments. If he was at a disadvantage in the fight, , Blaine is very likely to directly assassinate Cornelius Fudge, and do so without revealing his lies.

Long-term observation made him understand that Dumbledore's suppression of Brian was not as great as imagined. Therefore, it is very likely that Brian will eventually solve the problem with force. After all, fame and power are more important than absolute force. , still at a disadvantage.

But Lucius also believed that Brian would not do that unless it was absolutely necessary, and before that, there would be a fierce storm that was already beginning to take shape.

The Malfoy family's business is spread all over the European wizarding world, which is inseparable from the long-term support of the Ministry. If the Ministry of Magic, headed by Fudge, thinks that it is not on his side, then the family's business will undoubtedly fall into a storm. middle.

What can be done to benefit both sides? This is what Malfoy has been thinking about for the past few days.

Looking at her husband who was wrinkled in thought, Narcissa's eyes felt soft. She was about to say a few words of comfort, but she was shocked to see that her husband's dull face turned pale in an instant, and the familiar gray eyes suddenly turned bright. Full of fear.

"What's wrong, honey?"

Narcissa immediately supported her swaying husband and asked with great concern. However, Lucius did not give any answer. His eyes moved down and stared at the arm held by Narcissa.

"impossible"

After a brief moment of confusion, Narcissa came to understand. Her cheeks were pale without a trace of blood. She staggered back a few steps and shook her head in disbelief. After a few seconds, Narcissa rushed forward again. She pulled Lucius away. The sleeves he dared to touch left his arms exposed to the air!

The bright tattoo was red, and the snake in the skull's mouth was shaking its head slightly. Lucius's eyes were bleeding red. In the more than ten years since the Dark Lord lost power, the Dark Mark has never been so active, even in recent years. It did have a burning sensation from time to time for months.

Hooray!

The wind rippling from the lake suddenly became fishy, ​​the dark clouds drifted from the wilderness, and the rows of exquisitely pruned precious trees in the manor were all bowed. The peaceful Malfoy Manor suddenly fell into turmoil.

Not an illusion

The heat coming from his arm became clearer and clearer, and the luck in Lucius's heart was shattered.

Black. The Dark Lord is coming back? How to do?

This problem has been in Lucius's mind for quite some time. He knew that this day would happen, but he didn't expect that it would happen so suddenly.

Is it to escape or to follow the devil loyally like last time, for a concept that he now understands is completely a fantasy?

No. There is no option to escape at all. The Dark Lord and his crazy followers will hunt the Malfoy family to the ends of the earth, even Draco will not be spared!

But obey. The stupid mistake he made. In order to cause trouble for Dumbledore, he lost and damaged the treasure that the Dark Lord personally handed over to him and told him to keep it safe. And the treasure was really what he thought it was.

The Dark Lord has never been a magnanimous person. Even without Brian's reminder, he knew very well that even if the Malfoy family was willing to continue to follow the Dark Lord, he might not accept it. He would definitely punish him in the cruelest way, no. Kill, but destroy him with despair, the Dark Lord will target Draco!

"He's going to summon me."

Lucius was sweating profusely, as if he was seriously ill. His eyes were frightened, and he ignored his wife's call.

The Dark Lord is unreliable, Lucius knows this very well, but if he wants to keep Draco and Narcissa at least, he can only end up with the olive branch offered by Blaine, and the price is--

"He's going to summon me."

Lucius gasped and said again,

"I want to write a letter to Brian. The letter must be delivered to him immediately!"

"What?"

Narcissa suspected that she had heard wrongly. She didn't understand why her husband still wanted to write to Brian at this time. !

"No time to explain!"

Lucius rolled down his sleeves, grabbed his wife's wrist and ran towards the house, ignoring the servants who rushed up to ask after seeing his panic and embarrassment.

Kicking open the door of the study, Lucius rushed to his seat without taking a breath. With trembling hands and feet, he took out the parchment and quill. The moment he started writing, Lucius' hand paused, and then the pen tip touched On paper.

"The Dark Lord has returned, and the Malfoy family is willing to follow you and be your eyes and ears."

An extremely simple sentence, and then Lucius Malfoy's personal magical seal.

"Honey"

Narcissa's voice trembled, and her eyes showed disbelief.

"You want. This is, this is going to be."

"This is what Blaine wanted."

Lucius's face turned blue, but his eyes were determined. He quickly sealed the credit magic and then stuffed it into Narcissa's hand.

"You use the Floo network to go to Hogsmeade, find a villager from there, give him gold, and ask him to deliver the letter to Hogwarts. Brain will understand."

Narcissa knew what the letter meant. She stared blankly at the letter in her hand, and the dull voice from her husband startled her out of her thoughts.

Lucius opened his sleeves, and the Dark Mark on his arm had turned black. He waved his wand, and a black hooded cloak flew out from the dark layer and landed in his hand.

"No, don't go!"

Narcissa watched helplessly as her husband hurriedly put on his cloak. After taking a deep look at herself, she strode out of the study. When she woke up, she quickly stepped forward to hold her husband.

"Regarding this matter"

Lucius turned to look at his loving wife, and smiled weakly.

"The Malfoys have no choice."