HP: The Shadow Returns

When Lucius took Bella and her husband back to Malfoy Manor, he felt that he had lost half his life, although Voldemort did not punish him.

But it was still because of Bella's discipline problems that Voldemort was now at a disadvantage and was very unhappy.

"Lucius, God, thank Merlin."

Narcissa laughed for the rest of her life. She didn't know how long she had been sitting in the empty manor waiting. The moment she saw Lucius appear, her heart dropped.

Lucius hugged Narcissa tightly to greet him. After a long silence, the two separated. He looked into his wife's eyes, pursed his lips and suddenly said

"I'm a little shaken, dear..."

Narcissa's mind was spinning very fast, and she immediately understood what her husband was saying.

"Then I go find Draco and Astoria?"

"Wait, now is not the time." Lucius thoughtfully held the woman's shoulder.

"They are brothers and sisters. Don't act rashly before confirming whether Gunter has truly split."

Narcissa looked at Lucius, who was already much haggard. Her eyes were filled with distress, and she raised her hand to stroke his less beautiful silver-white hair beside his ears.

The two hugged each other tightly again.

"Be safe, Lucius, our whole family must be safe..."

Draco, who was in the lounge on the other side, seemed to feel something. He subconsciously raised his head and glanced in the direction of Malfoy Manor, unable to recover for a long time.

Astoria, who noticed that he was absent-minded, gently held up the boy's cheek and asked softly.

"What's wrong, Draco?"

"nothing"

Draco covered Astoria's hand, subconsciously sighed and shook his head.

“Just a little irritable”

Astoria knew why, she leaned over slightly and frowned and asked

"Is it because of the incident between senior sister and her brother?"

"Yeah," Draco agreed in a deep voice. He held the girl's hand and felt that she was a little nervous. Astoria thought of something, and disappointment quickly flashed across her brows.

"I asked my sister, but she didn't tell me anything. I don't even know about her recent actions."

"She already thinks you are Malfoy. Naturally, Hydra's operational secrets will not be shared with us."

Astoria is still disappointed. You know she has been with Virta since she came to Hogwarts. Unexpectedly, her sister is now with her.

And she... became an "outsider" just because of her marriage contract with the Malfoy family? After a long time, Astoria looked at Draco and asked tentatively.

"Can you convince your father to join Hydra?"

"I...I don't know"

Draco looked at her expectant expression and felt a little flustered for no reason.

"I can try...but you also know, Astoria, we belong to the Dark Lord's side now. If we change sides, we will have to pay a heavy price."

"I don't want uncle, aunt, and you to get hurt, if there is a chance... Moreover, it seems that Hydera has the upper hand now, doesn't it?"

But suddenly, Astoria thought of something again. She suddenly realized what she was saying to herself.

"Actually, it doesn't matter whether you change camps or not. My sister has a great status among the seniors, and we are also very familiar with each other. Even if we fail... Malfoy will not be too uncomfortable."

Draco looked at Astoria and slowly hugged her

"We will protect our family, Astoria, don't think about it anymore."

Time continued to pass, and the O.W.L.s. test scores also came down.

Not surprisingly, Virta is still the best one, with all the best O's. Theodore is only one thing behind her, which is E in divination.

Maybe he really didn't like the professor who liked to predict the death of others.

The two of them also chose the same advanced elective course. Unfortunately, they couldn't give up the Defense Against the Dark Arts course. Wilta felt a little regretful about this.

But if he really gave up, his brother would come to talk to me specifically.

In Potions class, the fat old man Slughorn continued wiping his sweat. His resignation application three days ago was rejected by Snape.

He knew it! This is a complete trap!

"Professor, your sweat dripped into the crucible." Huerta glanced at him and said with thin lips.

"Oh...I'm so sorry, it seems we have to change the potion again."

"But this is the third crucible you have changed in this class." Daphne raised her eyebrows slightly in displeasure. She only memorized half of the steps recorded by the quill in the book in her arms for half an hour.

"Children, it seems that I am in a bad state today..."

"Then let's finish class early, Professor, please don't delay your health." Vierta's green eyes swept away, causing a layer of cold sweat to break out on the already panicked Slughorn's back.

"Okay....Thank you for your concern."

The trio stood in the corner, never looking at Virta, except for Harry, who hated Virta from the beginning to the end.

Even though many wizards now believe that Dumbledore's death was only caused by Voldemort, Virta's Hydra has become the so-called savior.

All members of the Order of the Phoenix will remember that she was also responsible for the tragedy.

In the end, Ron pulled his sleeve, and Harry gritted his teeth and looked back.

They looked like they wanted to do something.

Virta didn't pay much attention to it. It was all in vain anyway. He took Theodore and smiled at Slughorn before turning and leaving.

Daphne, who followed closely behind, shook her head and walked out with Draco and the other Slytherins.

"Will you come to the summer wedding?"

Daphne asked, turning to look at Malfoy, who had always looked pale.

"I...I don't know, it should be."

Draco didn't quite understand what she meant. It was obvious that Malfoy had to receive an invitation first before he could go.

Daphne's eyebrows raised

"Remember to bring Astoria here. Even if Malfoy can't, you are still my sister and brother-in-law."

"okay"

After she said this, she was about to leave, but Draco suddenly asked with a little curiosity

"Where's Blaise? Why haven't you seen him recently? Are you two..."

"This has nothing to do with you, Draco. Just be yourself. Malfoy is not safe right now. No matter what, you have to protect my sister."

She didn't seem to want to talk about this topic. After she finished speaking indifferently, the tall figure quickly disappeared into the corridor, finding Huerta and her daily report on the progress of some key matters.

"Of course I will...what does she mean?" Draco frowned in confusion and looked at each other with the two followers behind him.

But after thinking about it, he fell into deep thought again.

He really should think more about his future with Astoria, he can't always be Draco.

One day, like his father, he will assume the responsibility of being the head of the family and protect his family.