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The trip to the aquarium was over and it was getting late.

The six people were a little tired from playing, and Burt took them to the restaurant that had been booked in advance.After entering the private room, Severus found that his mother and father were inside, as well as Lance.

It was the first time that the birthday was so grand. Although Severus didn't like such excitement, he couldn't refuse the unexpected warmth.

"Severus, I didn't have a good birthday at the age of 11, and I will be happier at the age of 12." Burt leaned into Severus' ear and said.How could he not understand that Severus didn't like noisy environments?But still arranging Severus' birthday event like this, it's not because he wants to make trouble on purpose.Severus had always been "on his own," and Burt was the closest person to him, which of course was great for Burt.But that's not the kind of life Severus longed for, so he still had to learn some necessary social skills.

After sending blessings briefly, Lance snapped his fingers, and all the lights were turned off.Only the candles on the cake on the table were burning.

"Severus, make a wish!" Lily shouted actively, encouraging.

The others followed suit, and Severus felt that this behavior was too stupid and didn't want to cooperate.

"Then let's make a wish together without saying anything!" Stephanie suggested immediately, seeing Severus' reluctance.

Everyone agreed to this suggestion, seven of the nine people present closed their eyes and made a wish, Severus and Burt looked at each other, Burt closed his eyes happily, with an extremely pious expression.Severus didn't close his eyes, seeing them was enough... His wish was simple.As long as you don't go back to the past, everything will be fine.

Any wish is actually a luxury.

Burt could feel Severus's emotions getting more and more lately, and he hadn't quite understood what was going on with his family's contract of honor.The head of the family recognizes the outsider as an Alfred and grants him the family crest. If both people agree tacitly, then a bond of loyalty is established.

But this line can be said to be a simple act of acknowledging the relationship, but it has the effect of establishing a soul connection.It was still one-sided, that is to say, Burt could feel some strong thoughts of Severus, but it was difficult for Severus to perceive his in reverse.

It is similar to a master-slave contract, but it is still an equal relationship.Burt wanted to force Severus to do something, but Severus didn't agree and couldn't achieve his goal.

I really don't know if this situation is good or bad.

Burt opened his eyes, and in Severus' black eyes, the light of the candle was dancing and burning.

Bright as a star.

"Happy birthday, Severus!" Tobias said first.

"Happy birthday to you." Bert spoke first.

"Happy birthday to you." Stephanie and Lily followed, with sweet and warm voices.

"Happy birthday to you!" Lance's natural voice was particularly touching among the many voices.

"Happy birthday to you..." All the voices gradually faded away.

"Severus, blow out the candles!" Lily had just stopped singing and couldn't wait to see Severus blow out the candles.

Severus blew out the candles neatly, without listening to the others' blessings.

"In that case, Severus share the cake." Bert handed the cake cutting knife to Severus.

Severus tried to take it, but Bert wouldn't let go.While tugging, Burt jumped up and cut the cake together with his hands wrapped around him.

Between the movements, the two stick together.The strange panic in Severus's heart seemed to disappear.

"Papa papa" everyone's belated applause sounded, and Severus patiently delivered the cake to everyone.

But not everyone is willing to sit down and eat cake. Anthony dipped the cream in a subtle way, and spread it on Heinrich's face.Burt followed suit, tapped the cream with his index finger, and tapped it on the tip of Severus' nose while Severus was distracted.

Seeing her brother doing this, Stephanie laughed and said, "Severus, I'll help you!" Her two little hands were covered with cream cake, and she rubbed it on Burt's face.

"You're crazy!" Severus looked disgusted, ready to stay away from these lunatics.Contrary to his wishes, he was attacked by Anthony immediately before he was out of the battle.Lily is not to be outdone, and almost every boy is creamed by her.

Stephanie was no match for Lily in fighting.After all, Lily is a few years older than her, she is small and weak, how did she win?Forced Stephanie to hide with Bert and Severus.

This brought many attacks on Bert and Severus, and the children were playing like crazy.The three adults could have survived, but as Anthony accidentally injured Tobias, the battle situation became chaotic...

As a result, no one took a bite of a good cake, and it was all spread on the face.

Tired of playing, he slumped on the chair, everyone looked at each other and laughed together.

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Bert took Severus, Lance hugged Stephanie, and the four returned home with the Portkey.As for Lily, she left with Irene and Tobias.Anthony originally wanted to play outside, but Heinrich invited him to play with the Frederick family, so he had no reason to stay outside.

If you compare the Alfred House in Germany with the Alfred Castle in England, the former is undoubtedly much smaller, but it is more warm; It's too empty.

Just look at Hogwarts, a castle like that seems big with so many little wizards living there.Alfred Castle is bigger than Hogwarts, but there are only four people living in it, how can it not look empty?

Severus tried his best to wash himself in the bathroom of the guest room. It was easy to apply cream, but it took a lot of energy to wash it off.

Of course Bert washed in the bathroom in his bedroom, Severus didn't like to play like that, so it would be nice to take him to play once.In short, it's better to try everything, so that Severus won't have no interesting childhood memories when he gets old.

With a bedtime story for Stephanie later, Bert picked up the pace.

However, when he gently opened Stephanie's bedroom door, the little girl had washed up, changed into her pajamas, and fell asleep on the bed.

The dim bedside lamp was still on, and Bert dimmed the light a little more.

Pressing a kiss on Stephanie's smooth forehead, Burt said a silent "good night" before backing away.

It seemed that Stephanie was really tired from playing.

Did Severus sleep well?

Burt thought, knocking on Severus' door.

"Come in." Severus' voice was distorted through the door, Burt pushed the door open, and Severus was sitting on the chair in front of the bookshelf reading a book.

Seeing that Severus changed into pajamas, there was a constant temperature magic circle in the room.But the night was cold, and Severus was still in his thin pajamas.

Burt could only say that it was fortunate that he was in the castle, and that the whole castle had a constant temperature magic circle to adjust the temperature by itself, so that Severus would not freeze himself to death.

Burt brought in a nightgown that he had prepared a long time ago, and put it on Severus: "I knew you wouldn't be as good as Fanny, but at least you should wear more for reading."

"It's warm enough." It's much warmer here than at home, and the existence of the constant temperature magic circle is indeed very miraculous.

"Although the temperature is constant, the cold wind is still cold wind." Burt lowered his eyelids and straightened the edge of Severus' nightgown, "Your joints are not good, and you have signs of arthritis, so be more careful. Severus, Don't embarrass yourself."

Severus put down the book and looked at Bert. There was no other expression on Bert's face, and he couldn't tell what was in his eyes.Caring is not fake, but why can he care about him unconditionally?

Not knowing what could be plotted against him, Severus wondered what he had done.He really doesn't have a likable personality, nor does he have a good-looking appearance, and his family background... His family is nothing special.Or was his mother's family drawing him?

"Sev, we are family." Burt felt the emotion in Severus' heart and repeated the words to Severus earnestly.

Severus lacked a sense of security, so Burt wasn't a person who liked to repeat his words, but for Severus' peace of mind, he didn't mind saying it a few times.

Because I am a family member, I am tolerant; because I am a family member, I should treat you well; because I am a family member, I will protect and love you no matter what...

So, Severus, don't be restless.

So, Severus, stop thinking about it.

This will make me sad...

Bert amplified his emotions so that Severus could feel his emotions too.On the surface, Burt is still gentle.

Severus looked at Bert unconsciously, he seemed to feel Bert's feeling... not the gentleness on the surface, but the sadness.

"What does it matter to me that he's upset?" Severus thought about breaking the relationship, but it was impossible.

So, he said dryly, "It's time to sleep."

Burt nodded, leaned closer, and kissed his forehead: "Good night." He didn't expect Severus to kiss him good night in return. It would be good if Severus didn't scold him, but he still wanted to expect a kiss back?A good thing that can't be dreamed of.

Severus was about to vomit the venom, but Bert had already hurried away.He was holding his breath in his heart, wishing he could grab Bert and beat him up.

It is impossible to read the book now.

Severus finally got into bed honestly and let himself go.