HP Bella's Lie

44 - Bella's Doubt

Beauty tricks are especially alluring to older unmarried youths.Especially when the perpetrator is a fair-skinned and beautiful immature girl.

From enjoying the success of rt at the beginning, to gradually sinking into the mud, and finally almost collapsed across the board, it was only two days.

If it hadn't been for the seven days, I'm afraid it's still unknown who will die in the end.

Fortunately, rt held the last line of defense and gave Bella a choice between eating and drinking.

"It's okay if you want to know my identity, but you have to promise to abide by two things. First, never take the initiative to find out my information in any way before I tell you; second, you can only contact me through a double-sided mirror .can it be done?"

"I swear." Bella said without thinking, "So, when will you tell me?"

"Hogsmeade Jazz Bar, October 23rd at [-]:[-] p.m., no waiting." RT's eyes glowed magnificently, "I will do what I say, Bella."

Bella responded confidently.But when I got back to school, I regretted it.

That night, she sat in the long-lost Hogwarts Great Hall, ready to relive the familiar taste of pumpkin pie.Before the butt was hot, it was surrounded by a strong arm.

"Bella, you are back! I almost thought you were dead!!"

The boy's jumping voice made exaggerated ridicule.With the strong cologne smell on her body, Bella knew who it was even without opening her eyes.

"If you still remember the poor decency of your own family, get off of me quickly! Rodolphus!" Bella struggled to break free from him, "Long time no see, the smell of perfume on your body is still so intoxicating."

Rodolphs smiled: "After listening to the news I brought you, you won't feel it."

His words successfully attracted Bella's attention, and under the hint of Rodolphus, she immediately noticed the vision on the long table in Slytherin.

Usually, the little snakes on the table are quieter and more restrained than the last, and the table manners are perfect and elegant.But today, there are always people whispering from time to time, their joyful expressions seem to suppress their excitement.

Bella asked, "What's going on?"

Rodolphus: "Do you know what day October 26th is?"

Bella frowned.This is not... but Rodolphs shouldn't know?

"... Your mother's birthday?"

"...It's your mother's birthday! Your whole family's birthday!" Rodolphs glared angrily.

Bella confessed honestly: "I don't know."

"It's the day of the lord's speech!" Rodolphus solemnly announced, "It's at Hogwarts, at six o'clock in the afternoon! It was just announced yesterday. How is it? Surprise!"

a bolt from the blue!

The breakfast tasteless.

Exactly the same date, exactly the same time.How can people not suspect that this is not a coincidence?

Is it intentional?

Definitely on purpose.

After finishing the herbal medicine class, Bella found a secluded corner and took out the double-sided mirror she carried with her, ignoring the cleaning of the snake grass juice on her clothes.

rt's face appeared opposite.The low voice turned out to be a little pleasant.

"Missing me so soon, Bella?"

Bella curled her lips: "Didn't you expect it long ago? When you set the time."

I also know that he must have been waiting by the double-sided mirror a long time ago, otherwise how could he appear so quickly.Bella became more suspicious of his intentions.

"Oh, you found out."

rt happily admitted.

This made Bella unhappy.

"Change time!" she demanded forcefully, "You know how much I look forward to that speech."

"Only this, I can't satisfy you." Rt showed a majestic look, which made Bella feel irresistible for the first time, "You have to make a choice, Bella. Choose one or the other, you can't have both."

It's been a long time since rt—or, never—had shown Bella his power over a long period of time, making Bella always think that he was a somewhat weird and mysterious gentle gentleman.The uncharacteristic behavior this time was obviously beyond Bella's expectation.She didn't expect that Mr. V, who was almost defeated by "beauty tricks" in the later stage of recuperation, would ignore her wishes so much.

Even if she wants to put an end to her rival from the standpoint of her suitor...it's too incomprehensible!

Bella's mood was uneasy.He should know how much she yearns for that lord!This is a once in a lifetime opportunity!

Throwing the double-sided mirror into the deepest corner of the drawer, determined not to touch it again until he apologized.

"...Did he really say that?"

Mona raised her head from the book, her blue eyes fell on Bella's furious eyebrows.

"You want to choose between him and that lord?"

Bella nodded angrily.

Meng Na returned to the page of the book and commented flatly: "That's really beyond one's reach."

Just as Bella was about to agree, she suddenly thought of rt's instructions before parting——

Remember, past times never wait.

I'll do what I say, Bella.

—She was suddenly speechless.

That guy...isn't stupid enough to be serious...is he?

Rodolphs on the side observed Bella's expression, feeling a little uncomfortable intuitively.

"I don't think so." He said eccentrically, "Maybe that Mr. V really has the ability to make Bella give up that lord."

Mona glanced up and felt that he was a little strange: "What are you thinking, Rodolphs. Even you and I will not let go of the opportunity, Bella will easily give up?"

Mona's eyes floated over, and Bella felt a little fiery guilty for some reason.Subconsciously smirked: "Of course. This is the first time that adult has shown himself in front of the students."

People in the know believe that Bella's choice is not suspenseful.

Obviously, the identity of Mr. V is not that urgent.Even if you can't know it this time, there is always a chance to know it next time.However, Lord's speech was a once-in-a-lifetime event. Up to now, the wizarding world still didn't understand the reason why he suddenly agreed to give a speech. It was even heard that it might only last for a few minutes.But nothing beats rt's public appearances.This is really a wonderful opportunity for the growing group of wizards who are eager to get close to the darklord.

However, compared to these, what Bella cares more about is the family's reaction.

They didn't seem to care much about the seven days when they were cursed and isolated for treatment, and they didn't even intend to give a decent explanation... What she knows so far is still Mr. V's one-sided statement.

Professor Slughorn seemed particularly excited today. He gave a simple refreshing potion for half the class.He kept boasting about his connections with people from all walks of life, especially the teacher-student relationship with important members of the Walpes Knights.

"Speaking of the pig's tail, there was a great guy who nearly got scratched in my class back then! Oh, I won't tell you who, although he's now a Walpes knight , but I’m afraid I’m not happy to spread this little embarrassment..."

He blinked mischievously in what he thought was mischievous, and a few students in the class laughed hypocritically, but most of them were indifferent.Bella noticed that the echoing laughter came from top students who were usually invited to Slughorn's parties.She has always disdained these people who follow her power, so she sneered silently a few times.

Rodolphus misunderstood her expression, lowered his voice and asked in surprise, "Do you know who it is?"

Bella was taken aback, and gave him a blank look: "I don't know, I'm not interested."

"Tsk tsk, you're so angry. What's the matter?"

"...Rodolphus, do you know what happened to my treatment?"

"Huh? Your family didn't tell you?" Rodolphs asked strangely, "You fell off the broom and got lucky and cursed in a black arrowweed. Afterwards, Miss Jones treated your trauma, but the curse did not It can’t be lifted. I don’t know much about it later. Everyone is looking for a way to break the curse. It seems that a lady came to save people after hearing the news and asked that you must be separated from the wizarding world, so the principal and the Black family agreed to release you. Sent away."

Bella listened carefully, and suddenly realized sharply: "Miss? You mean, the one who treated me was a woman?"

"probably."

Bella stood up abruptly.The stool rubbed against the ground and made a sharp sound, and all the teachers and students immediately paid attention to her.

"Miss Black. Although I took a week off, I think you still know that we are still in class?"

Bella quickly recovered from the shock and gave a fake smile: "I'm sorry, Professor. I just have a question."

Slughorn was a little surprised, but said openly, "Go ahead, boy."

"Do you know the twin flowers?"

Gemini flower is the medicine that rt claims to cure her.It is said that it can only survive in a certain experimental field in Muggle London, and the cultivation process is extremely complicated and long.He also smeared potions on her whole body many times in the name of healing—of course, she applied the important parts herself.

Apparently Slughorn didn't know much about this rare bred plant, saying only that it was a specialty plant bred in the early years of the famous herbalist Serge Shafick.

Bella sat down with a smile on her face, lost in thought.

Apparently the outside world knew nothing about her curse.Even Mona and Rodolphs, who are half of the parties involved, don't know much about it.

Everything pushes the existence of Mr. V into a more mysterious fog.

But Bella was inspired to fight instead.

The more mysterious it is, the more we need to figure it out.

After class, she went to the library and spent more than an hour finding the professional books that Serge Shafek bred to twins.Go back to the Slytherin dungeon and wait for Andromeda while browsing.

But obviously the seven-day departure has attracted a lot of attention.

"Hey, Blake. How's your body? It should be healed from the long-term injury, right?" The second lady of the Zabini family, Barbara Zabini, who didn't have a close relationship with her, had reddish-brown wavy curly hair that was shiny and shiny. , walking with a confident smile.

Bella smirked politely: "It's cured. Thank you for your concern, Zabini."

Barbara also responded with a bright smirk: "Then I'm relieved. But can you still keep up with the missed courses? Ah, I forgot, you even asked Professor Slughorn the wrong way this afternoon. How could Miss Black, who is at the top, have such concerns about the course?"

Bella stared into her light blue eyes, was silent for a while, then continued to turn the pages of the book with her head bowed.

Seeing her like this, Barbara cast a shadow from the corner of her eyes, and seemed to let out a faint hum, and left with her head held high like a victor.

Inexplicable woman.

Bella couldn't help a sneer on the corner of her mouth.

The undercurrent among pure-blood families is becoming more and more treacherous, and often such a seemingly thoughtless conversation hides layers of twists and turns.Even though she grew up in this environment, Bella couldn't fully understand the true meaning of these inquiries.

There were people coming and going in the lounge, and several Barbaras greeted her with specious words.Andromeda finally dismissed get out of class.

"Sister!" The little girl saw Bella at a glance, "Sister, you are finally back! I... miss you very much..." Andromeda threw herself into her arms.

Bella was at a loss and patted her awkwardly.

"Uh...don't worry. Tell me about my coma."

Andromeda told the truth obediently.What she knows is the most detailed version.

"...Miss Shafik said that she is going to hand you over to a friend, only he can make a potion to remove the curse. The less people you come into contact with during the treatment, the safer it is, so only that friend, Mr., can see you for seven days. "

"do you know who he is?"

Andromeda shook her head: "However, it is said that the Patriarch has met him and said that there is absolutely no problem. Let us not ask more questions."

Bella was secretly surprised.

Someone who can even trust the head of the house...

In the jungle of nerves, a person suddenly appeared——

Is it...

She seemed to think of something, and a horrifying shudder slowly slid across her skin.