Chapter 363: The Gathering
"Lucius, come in. Even though he hadn't knocked on the door, Voldemort's keen sense in the room knew that someone was nearby.
The man's hoarse and arrogant voice reached Lucius's ears through a wooden door.
The latter dared to push open the door and walked in lightly.
"Lucius, it looks like something good has happened to you?" Voldemort was half-lying on a delicate sofa chair, holding up the silver-white teacup in his hand and playing with it casually, his mood was also very happy at this time.
The funeral of his nemesis had already been held, and they couldn't even find Dumbledore's body, so they cremated him, which has to be said to be a big joke.
Now, no one is a threat to him.
"Yes, master, Albus Dumbledore was defeated by you, so my son has also secretly returned, and is now in the parlor, eating with his mother. Lucius squeezed out a flattering smile on his pale face, bent his waist, and said flatteringly.
Voldemort's scarlet eyes narrowed on his pale snake face, and his tongue stuck out and licked his lips.
"Very nice. He nodded.
"Voldemort has never lacked generous rewards for loyal and useful men. Voldemort said proudly.
"Tomorrow, I'm going to welcome some guests, and I'm going to introduce them to your son, who will be honored as one of my heroes. ”
"Of course, they may be a little rude and rude, Lucius, you don't mind, do you?" Voldemort's tone seemed to seek an answer, but in fact it was not questionable.
No one would be stupid enough to question it.
"It is my pleasure, host. Lucius bent down reverently.
He could guess what kind of guests would be welcomed to Malfoy Manor tomorrow.
"Rest assured, your son, Draco Malfoy, will not forget his exploits as a Death Eater who helped the Dark Lord and made such a great sacrifice. Voldemort rubbed his wand and said smugly.
"Let's go. Voldemort waved his hand and told his men to leave.
"Okay, master. ”
Time passed faster than expected.
The evening of the next day soon arrived, and the darkness of night began to fall.
Wiltshire, England.
Many cloaked men began to gather in the streets of the neighborhood, and then walked through the straight driveway, through the open iron gates, into the courtyard walls, over the lawns, and toward the splendid and elegant mansion ahead.
It is worth mentioning that they are of different statures, some are extremely tall like giants, some are rickety like dwarfs, and some have a white hat on top of their cloaks, which looks very funny.
At this time, in the courtyard wall, a pair of symmetrical fountains are running non-stop, in the middle of the space, stirring up layers of thin mist, if there is sunlight at this moment, it will be able to refract a brilliant light.
However, it was already late in the evening, and it was overcast, so it was clear that this scene would not occur.
The behavior of the group was very rude, and the sound of footsteps alone woke the sleeping peacock beside it, and it stared angrily at the group of outsiders, and then was so frightened that it shrank back behind the tall hedge and hid.
Especially the group of tall people with their figures hidden under the cloak, they could smell the smell of blood and stench wafting from them from a distance, and the instinct of the animal made the proud peacock immediately decide to retreat.
And as they walked up the ornate carved steps, the silver gate opened to welcome them.
In front of them was a large living room, the golden living room of the past, almost unrecognizable.
Except for the dark marble fireplace, which still leans against the corner of the wall, it remains the same.
The ornate chandeliers, which glowed with silver, had all been replaced, and the candles lit on the crimson log round table emitted a dim light, and the candles flickered to a strange blood-red color.
The soft white light of the past has been completely replaced.
The rectangular table used by the Malfoy family of three for dinner yesterday has been replaced, and a large round table sits in the center of the living room.
The round table, supposedly for its original purpose, was made to show equality of status.
Legend has it that Arthur, King of Britain, obtained it from the father of his queen Gnavel.
The meaning of the round table is "equality" and "unity", and only at the round table is there no difference in status or between kings and ministers, and everyone is allowed to speak freely.
Of course, the original intention of anything will change in the process of development.
As for the equality of status referred to here, it is the status between subordinates.
Voldemort, still standing tall above him, looked down on everything beneath him.
To this end, within this day, a staircase of brown rock was built on the flat floor of the living room, spreading upwards, and the cruel demon king sat on a magnificent and luxurious throne that symbolized power, and looked at his newly summoned subordinates like a king.
They had gathered around a large mahogany round table.
The chilly silver sword and the quaint wand were embedded in the back of Voldemort's seat, and the cold smell and sharp touch of the silver made people shudder.
His right hand caressed the black iron armrest, which curved like a snake, and at the end was the shape of a snake's head, as if caressing his lover.
Nagini, who really belongs to the snakes, hisses and spits letters, wrapping around Voldemort's feet, staring at everyone with its squinting eyes, and everywhere he looks, the people who are watching will unconsciously feel cold all over his body.
This room is huge.
The drawing room of Malfoy Manor has been transformed beyond recognition.
On the walls on both sides, one side is full of the heads of exotic beasts, some of which are intact, the other part of the flesh has been hollowed out, and after drying, it looks like a hideous skeleton, and on one side is a long mural.
The crystal chandelier on the ceiling had long since been removed, and the soft white light was replaced by the dim red glow of a few candles lit on the round table.
There is also a marble fireplace that faintly burns sparks, which also provide some faint light.
"Everyone's here, right?"
"The first thing I do here today is to introduce you to a hero. ”
"This is my most loyal man, he helped me get back on my life, and he has managed to get Dumbledore under him, leaving countless Aurors who have been tracking him to nothing. Voldemort said as he pointed a long, white finger at Malfoy in front of the round table.
This is also for Liwei.
It is not convincing to introduce a person with an important position without making an inch.
Hearing this, in front of the large round table. The man in the black cloak began to whisper.