[HP] Aunt of the Savior

"Long time no see, my dear friends." When Lucius appeared in front of the guests, he had already changed into a set of high-end wizard robes, and his long pale golden hair that had already appeared in silver threads had been combed to a slick look. According to the traces left by time, he has almost completely returned to the proud and reserved manner he used to be the head of the Malfoy family.

"It's good to see you're still so energetic, Lucius." Snape raised an eyebrow.

In fact, the color photo on the front page of the Daily Prophet this morning already says it all.Lucius' ten years of prison life seems to have only made him age a little faster than people outside the prison (this aging is also well concealed after careful grooming), remove those dementors Afterwards, Azkaban became no different from an ordinary Muggle prison, and maybe even a little happier, because the prisoners did not need to do coolies under surveillance.

Lucius raised the corner of his mouth gracefully. "I'm also glad to see that you all look good."

This is true.As a result of often accompanying the children to outdoor activities, Snape's face was far less pale than it used to be.He looks like a mature middle-aged gentleman now, with that healthy look, one can tell that he already has everything that any man in the world wants: a loving wife, lovely children, and a successful career.Lucius believes that Snape is better off now than he was in the past, because he no longer has to worry about facing the threat of the Dark Lord one day.

And Regulus has also married a wife and had children, which is good news for the Black family, especially for the portrait of Walburga in Black's old house.In fact, the role played by the two brothers of the Black family in the war has made the Black family flourish in the past ten years. The marriage between Regulus and the McMillan family is a good illustration of this point.And Sirius and Amelia Bones, the director of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement, oh, it should be Amelia Black's marriage now, is even more enviable-Lucius is the wife of Sirius I feel a little sorry for not showing up.

Regulus observed Lucius' expression.He knew very well that Lucius' urgent invitation had an ulterior motive. When he caught Lucius' sight, he couldn't help but snorted softly, and said calmly, "Narcisa and Draco will come back for you." It’s a great pleasure to be around them.”

"I'm also very glad that I can return to my loved ones." Lucius, who lost his wand, touched the ring on his left hand with his right hand.When he was released from Azkaban, he was finally allowed to wear his wedding ring back, and within a few hours, he had developed a habit of touching the ring, which helped him regain his sense of freedom.

When he lost everything and was imprisoned in Azkaban, he could only touch the ring mark on his finger. This small gesture could soothe his worried heart, and at the same time, it could slightly make up for the huge sense of shame after losing his wand.Lucius did not impose a punishment of expulsion from the wizarding world, but he doubted whether Ollivander, who had been a prisoner in Malfoy Manor, would still be willing to sell himself the wand. Harry disappeared after his final duel.

"Let's go and make the final preparations for today's lunch, Draco." Narcissa on the side said hello to all the guests, and suddenly said to her son beside her.She knew that her husband had something to say to his old friends, and it was best for Draco not to participate in this conversation. She hoped that his son would never know the efforts she had made.

Draco, who was no longer a child, looked suspiciously at the people present, and nodded reluctantly.

"Can I go with you, Narcissa?" Regulus' wife Selina also stood up gracefully with a smile, took Narcissa's arm, and walked out of the living room with her.Selina was a wise witch, and she followed suit with empathy, knowing her husband's past, respecting the secrets he didn't want to mention, understanding that there was an area of ​​her lover's heart that she couldn't enter, but still willing Offer unreserved trust and loyalty.This selfless loyalty is the greatest strength of Hufflepuffs.

After everyone else left, Snape said unhurriedly: "Okay, Lucius, now you can tell us what your purpose for coming to us is."

"Don't tell us you're just looking for an old friend for dinner, we won't believe that," Jody continued, following Snape's words. "Since we are old friends, we don't need to go around any more, right?"

"Yes." Lucius chuckled at the unchanging and even deeper understanding between Jody and Snape, as well as at their current direct and indirect way of expression: "I do want to seek some help."

"Then let's talk about your plan first—if we can provide some help within our capabilities." Regulus' tone and wording fully proved that his ability and growth have already far surpassed Lucius. I used to have an impression of him.

"I'm for Draco. Draco needs an excellent and suitable partner, and I need the most prestigious help from you." Lucius finally stated clearly and urgently the purpose of his eagerness to invite guests .

No wonder the Malfoys were anxious about this, Draco was 26 years old this year, Harry Potter's wife was about to give birth to his second child, and Draco didn't even have a girlfriend now!In the magical world where marriages have always been early, this is simply unimaginable.

But he couldn't blame his son, he knew what a heavy burden Draco had been carrying, there was no way he would have the time or the mood.He studied desperately when he was in school, and worked desperately after leaving school, how could he still find time to find a witch to talk about love?

But the Malfoys couldn't personally help their children with their marriages as usual.When Lucius was still in Azkaban, Narcissa actually made more than one attempt behind Draco's back.But without exception, all ended in failure.There had been so many families who had expressed their wish to marry their daughters into the Malfoy family in the future, but now, since Lucius went to prison, everything has changed.Draco became the object of avoidance.

Narcissa didn't want her son to know this, she was worried that her proud son would be hurt more seriously because of this incident, and she kept the hurt completely in her heart, refusing to show it at all.She couldn't make a marriage contract with a certain lady in private, and she couldn't let her son get in touch with excellent pure-blood witches at social parties, because it was inconvenient for her to hold a public social party, and Malfoy was no longer subject to other family's social parties. welcome guests.

All the pure-blood families involved in Voldemort who were not imprisoned in Azkaban wished to close their doors to thank their guests and be alone, while other pure-blood families were not so easy to accept a Malfoy as their in-laws.This put Draco's marriage at an impasse.

"You know, this year is very special. The Ministry of Magic must have planned a series of celebration methods, hoping to increase the public's support for Scrimgeour and keep his position as Minister of Magic, including a very grand party. Wizards of status and status will be present."

The corners of Snape's lips curled up narrowly, as if showing a thin layer of admiration for Lucius's astuteness and good at seizing opportunities: "It seems that Azkaban didn't make you less well-informed."

"I hope that the celebration party for the tenth anniversary of the end of the war can be held in Malfoy Manor. I guess Draco has plans for this, but he definitely can't do it based on his personal fame." Lucius didn't because He was praised and showed joy on his face. On the contrary, he sighed, "I can only turn to you to help facilitate this matter. At that party, I believe that with Draco's ability and charm, he will definitely be able to find someone who doesn't like you." A clever girl whose mind will be clouded by vulgar prejudices."

"If it's for Draco, of course I won't object to using this place as the venue for the commemorative party." Regulus' tense expression loosened. As a relative, he is of course the easiest to be persuaded by Lucius, especially this The matter was related to the future of the Malfoy family and Draco's happiness, but he did not agree to it with any certainty. "However, we may not be able to guarantee the success of this matter. As ordinary wizards, we probably don't have such a great ability."

"Compared to asking for our help, I think you, as a father, are too pessimistic about Draco's ability, Lucius." Compared to Regulus, Jody's answer was more unexpected than Lucius's. It was expected or more within Lucius' expectation, "I think, even if we don't do anything, Draco can do it."

"As Draco's collaborator over the years, I agree with Joe's statement." Snape expressed absolute agreement with his wife's statement without hesitation.

Based on past experience, Lucius obviously didn't trust Jody's statement very much.

"I know that my request may be a bit difficult, but you are the most noticeable heroes in the war, Hogwarts students who graduated after the war, there are so many students of yours. Even if you don't count you and Harry The kinship between Potter and your prestige are enough to facilitate this matter. Besides, I don't want you to feel that this is a threat of interests, but," Lucius seemed to hesitate, and still looked at Si Nep went on. "I don't think you'd sit idly by with our relationship over the years, would you, my old friend?"

"Then I guess you don't know that I didn't accept your 'too generous' terms." Snape's lips curled up.

"When resuming cooperation, the contract signed by Severus and Draco is much fairer than the one signed with you in the past." Jody's addition made Lucius look a little embarrassed.

"Lucius, you are too eager today." Snape said in a cold voice: "Actually, from the very beginning, I have already advised you as a friend, put away your past thinking Way to go, times have completely changed. Now that you know the threat Scrimgeour faces, you should clearly realize that the haughty look that blood has given many wizards is far less flattering than a more gracious and pragmatic image of yourself, even if someone It’s far better to question the sincerity of being sincere than to be awed. I’m sure you may not have read this morning’s Daily Prophet, but after reading it, you’ll probably have a better understanding of your son.”

Lucius looked utterly taken aback by Snape's words.He admitted that the man's tone was as cold as ever, but the attitude expressed in his sentence was obviously much softer than before.In fact, if Lucius is willing to choose to believe Jody, then Jody's statement only reflects the approval of Draco, not the evasion that Lucius thinks.

Lucius has always believed that the relationship between the Snapes and the Malfoy family can be maintained until today only because Malfoy can provide benefits, but now it seems that this is not the case.

"Well, it seems that my era is really over in these ten years." A strange smile appeared on Lucius' face.However, rather than being disappointed, this look should be called—a sense of relief.