Lucius Malfoy was not a good lobbyist, he was born noble, and he did not know how to empathize and think from the perspective of others, Severus Snape listened to Lucius with a blank face, but did not say anything. Pen, fun, and www.biquge.info

"You want me to serve the Dark Lord again?" Severus Snape asked coldly.

Lucius Malfoy did not answer directly, and just because he is not good at persuasion does not mean that he is not good at observing. He saw a hint of mockery in Severus Snape's eyes, and Malfoy knew that his efforts had been in vain.

"Things are always changing, Severus shouldn't make decisions too early, as a good Slytherin, you should think too much. There will be a big action in the organization recently, and I hope you can participate, or you can observe. Lucius Malfoy gave up that false intimacy and adopted a business-like attitude.

Severus Snape seemed to want to ask what the action was, he opened his mouth, and saw Lucius Malfoy's subtle expression, he knew that Malfoy was waiting for him to ask, all, Severus chose to be silent, he asked directly: "Lucius, if you are done, you can leave, I have other things to deal with." ”

Lucius politely said goodbye to Severus Snape, an attitude that was actually entirely to identify his own differences: the big difference between a high-ranking pure-blood family and a half-blooded or even completely Muggle-born wizard, as if Lucius Malfoy's courtesy, platinum-like neat hair, and well-cut wizarding robes were a reflection of Severus Snape's greasy hair, rude refusal, and no polite hospitality in the whole process.

Severus always wore that filthy wizard's robe, just as annoying as he did when he was a kid in ill-fitting maternity clothes. This is what most pure-blood Death Eaters really think of Severus Snape. The fall of the Dark Lord, the Death Eaters suffered a huge blow, and these so-called most loyal subordinates of the Dark Lord escaped the sanctions of the Ministry of Magic instead, which has to be said to be a great irony.

After Professor Snape sent off the uninvited guest, he was able to almost fully confirm his previous terrible suspicions. Lucius Malfoy was an ambitious Slytherin, and now he voluntarily gave up his dominance and became a lobbyist for the Dark Lord, which only shows that the Dark Lord has de facto returned. Only the real appearance of the Dark Lord can completely suppress the ambitions of Lucius, a pure Slytherin.

Severus Snape was not averse to many of the Dark Lord's dogmas, he liked the idea of wizards ruling Muggles, and from his view of Muggles, Muggles were hopelessly selfish. Dumbledore had spoken to him about these issues before, and Dumbledore had admitted that he had had similar thoughts before.

Wizards are the elite of humanity, and they have mastered the most advanced spells that help wizards do things that Muggles can't even think of. Even in the Muggle world, it is only natural for elites to rule fools, not to mention that wizards are more elite than Muggles, so why should they not rule this world.

The basement was soundproofed, and Severus Snape's office was devoid of any frills or furnishings, which was what set it apart from the rich, pure-blood families. Snape was a practical professor, and his office was full of potions, crucible test tubes, and a lot of precious herbs like poison horned beast poison powder, praying mantis wings, tabby butterfly tentacles, and many other precious medicinal materials.

There are many striking similarities between the sorcerer's potions and the alchemy of the ancient East, the Taoist priests of the East obtained immortality by refining elixir, and the best potions master among them also wrote the earliest potions textbook: the Compendium of Materia Medica. As far as Severus Snape knew, this ancient herbalist textbook was still used in many magical schools to herbalism, and it contained detailed and accurate accounts of many magical herbs. It's a pity that the original of this book has been sealed by a powerful Eastern wizard, and now no wizard can see the original of this book.

Severus Snape tried to return his attention to the research at hand, but Quirrell's cold eyes kept on his mind. Lucius Malfoy's visit didn't affect him in the slightest, and what really worried Snape was the meaning behind it.

Wizards possessed sorcery that Muggles could not understand, and many wizards' residences were located there, but Muggles were not allowed to approach them. Although Earl Lee liked to stay with Muggles, due to certain laws, Lee Manor had to set a strict spell to ensure that no Muggle would accidentally see this magnificent manor.

Lee Manor is an old English manor that was just one of many magnificent estates of the Earl family before the Lee family joined the wizarding world. After joining the wizarding world, the Li family could not change their ancestral mansion into an ancient castle full of magic, but could only choose an inconspicuous property in the family and transform it into the home of the Li family's wizarding world.

coincided with the changes in the domestic political situation in Britain, many old aristocrats could not afford the huge inheritance tax, and sold their family estates for many years at a low price, or even demolished them directly, in this disaster, Li Manor quietly disappeared from the Muggle field of vision.

In fact, Li Manor has always been in place, but because of the magic spell, Muggles can't see it, and only wizards can find out. Earl Lee has recently had to increase his investment in the security of the manor, and he maintains a good relationship with the Auror office, and some retired Aurors are willing to help Count Li strengthen the security measures of the manor, especially some Chinese wizards, such as Maro, are the most enthusiastic among them.

The old horse was already very short of money, and after the incident in Azkaban, the Auror Office believed that the trio had an unshirkable responsibility, and because six hours had passed when this incident was discovered, it was impossible to see what really happened in a way that could be retraced in time, and the memories of the three were modified by powerful magic. The three people who could not get rid of the suspicion were not dismissed directly, but they were also marginalized.

This was not a sudden terrorist attack in Hogsmeade, which caused a serious shortage of manpower in the Ministry, and the Auror trio might still be cleaning up in that corner.

Fortunately, Lao Ma is optimistic by nature, and although his salary has been cut by more than half, his working hours have also been reduced by more than half. After knowing that Count Li was recruiting reliable retired Aurors or part-time Aurors, Lao Ma couldn't wait to sign up.

After passing some magic checks and signing an agreement, the old horse gets the job that pays well. Seeing the other two familiar faces who came with him to apply for the job, Lao Ma was secretly happy in his heart, and for the first time felt that as a yellow-skinned British, he still had an advantage.

The agreement signed between the Countess and Lao Ma is a very beautiful and kind woman with temperament. There are no nobles among wizards, but there are families. The old horse could notice from her polite attitude that she must have been born well. A low-level wizard like Lao Ma will have such a temperament there.

The Countess explained that Count Lee was not in the castle now, and asked the house elf to make some food for the old horse and another young witch, and both thanked him.

"Alice, when are we going to start patrolling?" The lively and lovely white girl was named Xia Nai, and I heard that she was a distant relative of the Earl and was temporarily living with Count Lee. Lao Ma looked at Xia Nai's pungent personality, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart, foreigners turned out to be the same as Chinese, pay attention to human feelings, although this Xia Nai is an employee, there is no employee at all, and the countess is like a sister.

"Xia Nai, you are always so anxious, in fact, it is not that dangerous, there are many spells in the castle to protect it, and ordinary wizards can't get close at all. Andrew found a very special magic circle some time ago, and I heard that he learned it by accident from a six-page book. The consumption of this magic formation is very small, but it can be detected by most wizards, and it can be activated with all its strength, and it can also play a very strong sealing role. With such enchantment protection, my sister is fine. The Countess said.

"Alice, you're not right. Lee's idea is very cautious and reasonable. I was there when Hogsmeade was attacked, and those crazy Death Eaters did everything, and now Lee was out campaigning for the rights of half-blood wizards, and couldn't let his rear catch fire again. There is an old Chinese saying: "If you want to succeed outside, you must first settle inside", which means that if a man wants to succeed outside, he must have a harmonious family. Without the support of his wife's family, it is difficult for a man to succeed. The old horse talked eloquently. He was already much older than Alice, and Count Li was not an earl of the wizarding world, although Lao Ma knew that the Li family's wealth was amazing, but he didn't have any sycophancy.

Alice Lee listened to Lao Ma's words, pretending to be unhappy and said: "Old Ma, although you are older than me and you are from that mysterious country, don't bully me for not knowing Chinese, when I was in Hogwarts, I was already a Chinese expert." You can't fool me by misinterpreting this idiom like this. Besides, don't underestimate us women, what are internal and external, in this era, do women have to be in the Lord? Many of the Li family's current businesses are managed by me. Xia Nai, you must be careful not to marry a machismo like Lao Ma in the future. ”

Lao Ma was a little embarrassed, and hurriedly covered up and ate a biscuit, I heard that the house-elves in Li Manor would cook Chinese food, but not today.

Xia Nai grabbed Countess Alice's arm and thought for a while before whispering, "But I just like men like that, Andrew Lee is like this to me, and I can't wait for Andrew Lee to be like this." Ever since I told him how I felt about him, he had been deliberately avoiding me. No girl is shy, but he is a big man and whatever. Sister, why don't you tell my parents next time, we can get engaged first. ”

Mrs. Alice held her forehead with a headache, and said helplessly: "Xia Nai, what should I say about this girl, Andrew has only met you a few times, and he is ten years younger than you! Just because he defeated you once by magic, you will never forget, you have to marry someone, and you go around telling others that he will not marry, and you are not shy." What age are you now, and the world is still full of unknowns for you, so why do you have to rush to get married?"

Xia Nai snuggled up to the countess without caring and said excitedly: "My grandmother prophesied to me through the crystal ball that my future husband must be a great hero who stands up to the sky, has powerful magic, and is the only one who can defeat me. Now that Andrew has defeated me, he is so handsome, he must be a great hero in the future, and the person in the prophecy must be him. I'm not anxious, it's just that I really want to have a strong mind to rely on. Besides, my sister is already married to Brother Li at this age, why can't I like Andrew now?"

The old horse, who was sitting quietly on the opposite side, eating biscuits and drinking black tea, heard Xia Nai's words, his eyes widened, and he was very surprised. Lao Ma has been a British wizard for decades, and until now Lao Ma still can't accept those young wizards who eloped to Scotland to marry in their teens, these children can't wait to start a family without any concept of marriage, and Lao Ma is extremely firmly on the side of the conservatives on this point.

If two people really love each other, they should think about the future, rather than waiting for the breakup after graduating from Hogwarts due to the pressure of life, and then thinking about why they didn't work hard in the first place, so that they can only grieve and miss now. There's nothing wrong with being conservative, because time not only heals wounds, but also has the inevitable magical effect of seeing people's hearts.

The Countess shrugged her shoulders helplessly. Chana's maternal grandmother was a gifted gypsy witch who had a crystal ball prophecy that was different from that of the English witch, and the gypsy witch had helped the Lee family when they first joined the wizarding world, and the two families had a good relationship.

"Okay, okay, I don't care about you young people, but okay, even if you are together in the future, you must follow etiquette until Andrew is an adult. The Countess reluctantly gave her permission and solemnly emphasized the bottom line.

"Sister, what do you think of me as a person? I will take good care of my little lover! Xia Nai happily kissed the side of Countess Alice's face, and the old horse sitting opposite was a little embarrassed. Fortunately, Lao Ma has also lived here for decades, kissing handsome guys and handsome guys, and kissing beauties and beauties has become accustomed to it, Lao Ma hurriedly finished the delicious biscuits in one bite to prevent the two from continuing to go deeper on this topic, and hurriedly said: "Alice, take us around, I don't know my responsibilities and areas yet, as an old and excellent Auror, this is not a qualified operation." ”

Alice Lee has nothing to do with Xia Nai, who is more than a dozen years younger than herself, this young and beautiful Xia Nai is a French girl who dares to love and hate, she is romantic and virginal, the Countess likes this little sister very much, but if this little sister is crazy about her son, the Countess can only cry and laugh and hope that this is just a whim of Xia Nai, and then she will forget it. (To be continued.) )