Phoenix hugged Hermione and put her on her lap. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

"What's wrong with you? You've been a little wrong since the wedding. Phoenix leaned back in his chair. With a slight movement of his fingers, he pulled open his silk dressing gown. In the breezy balcony, Hermione didn't notice it, and he just managed to admire the half-exposed snow-white hemisphere.

"I just felt like I should learn something else. Hermione was unaware, staring at the scenery in the distance.

The temperature had risen back to what it should be in the summer, but the snow was still deep and their neighborhood was still cool. The merfolk of the lake began to break the ice, the male merfolk broke the ice in the water, and the females came ashore in droves to set up various utensils, as if to hold a tea party.

The silence in the forest was gone, and it became restless. The roar of wild beasts and the breaking of branches came and went.

"Understood. Some people told you something, right?" Phoenix understood what Hermione was thinking in the blink of an eye, "They're all like that, you don't have to take those words to heart." They must say that you don't know how to take care of people, and that you don't have beautiful manners. But I love you, that's enough, why bother with them. ”

Hermione curled the corners of her mouth slightly, turning her head to look at Phoenix. only to notice that he did not look at himself but squinted slightly, looking downward.

"You can't be serious. She was annoyed with the hammer in Phoenix's chest.

"Seriously, you don't have to worry. We have a legacy and the whole family is able to thrive, not just by following tradition, but more importantly, by adapting to the situation. No one will oppose us, those people are just jealous of you. My grandmother was also of Muggle origin, and it was difficult for a pure-blood family to prosper so much. Phoenix finished and kissed her on the cheek.

"I have nothing to be jealous of. Hermione said huffingly.

"That's a lot, looks, talents, and more importantly, the person you're going to marry. And those who are jealous of you, presumably, know nothing but fashion trends. There are no more men like me who are willing to pursue them. I'm so gifted and handsome—" said Phoenix, feigning surprise.

"Stop bragging about yourself. Hermione said angrily and amusefully, "How long are you going?"

He shrugged.

"A few days, not too long. Informal meetings, just impromptu meetings, anyway, I'll definitely be back before school starts. "Don't leave the castle alone, it's dangerous outside, you know." ”

"Well, be careful. Hermione said meekly.

Phoenix went back to his bedroom to get dressed. Informal meetings, no formal dresses, just casual. He took out a robe from the closet, put it on, and wrapped it in a cloak.

"Sir, it's all ready. Little Watson shouted outside the door.

"It's coming. Phoenix looked at himself in the mirror, made sure there was nothing wrong, turned and opened the door.

"They're ready to get across? Now the international network is very busy, and I don't want to wait in line. ”

"A special line was opened to Riyadh. Little Watson was carrying a small leather suitcase, which contained all kinds of clothing and necessities in addition to documents. The meeting was not too long and was more personal. It doesn't hurt to get him acquainted with Phoenix.

A four-wheeled carriage was already parked at the entrance to the castle, and four Thestrals stood like stone statues. The carriage was plain and devoid of any ornamentation or signs.

On a sunny morning, the wind lamps hanging at the four corners of the carriage flickered with an eerie glow.

There were not many people accompanying him, and Andrei and his new wife were also impressively listed.

"George, you're dressed a little too formally. Phoenix shook hands with a few of his followers whom he had never met.

"I feel good. George smiled.

Phoenix walked up to Hermione and hugged her.

"I'm gone, take care of myself. ”

"Be careful yourself. Hermione said naturally.

Phoenix takes the lead in the carriage, and the interior looks more like a train. As soon as I entered, there was a wide hall, and the whole wall was red, which was very weird, like it was for girls. Under the two opposite windows lay large armchairs, with white backrests embroidered with some kind of flower motif.

A large crystal lamp hung in the center, and the candle inside automatically lit when he entered.

"Who used this carriage last time?" Phoenix whispered to Watson Jr.

"It's been a bit of a year. Little Watson walked behind and leaned over and said, "Do you want to change the décor?"

"Of course, that's weird. It's like a group of girls going on an outing. Phoenix walked down the hallway on the right towards the second floor.

The corridor on the second floor is still a little girl's painting style, and there are many more photos on the wall that are cute and miniature pets. Seeing Phoenix walking, they all ran away from the frame, and only one of the kittens looked at him curiously at the frame.

As soon as Phoenix had chosen a room, Watson Jr. came in with two guests.

"Sit," Phoenix unbuckled his cloak and opened the magic window with his wand, the beautiful seascape outside the window was torn open, and the cold wind blew in, "We're taking off, and it's going to be there in a few hours." ”

"Bring something, grab a bottle of wine. He went back to the fireplace and sat down, his legs resting on the mats.

Little Watson soon returned, with a bottle of wine in his hand, and two silver platters floating behind him, on which small cloth bags were arranged in the shape of a pyramid.

"Try it, goblin brew, and see how it differs from your Muggle brew. Phoenix greeted them warmly with his hand, but he didn't mean to get up.

After pouring wine for the three of them, little Watson stood next to him with a wine bottle.

"These are for you," Phoenix said with a smile as their faces changed, "don't be nervous, you deserve it." I know that you have paid a terrible loss for something in the wizarding world. You were going to bring down a country because we stopped with a word. ”

"We're honored to help. The Lord carefully and gently pushed the tray.

"I never treat people who help me. He waved his hand and the tray returned to its place. The other hand flipped through the cabinets around him.

"Let's get down to business. The time of the war is up to you. As long as the war broke out, it would be considered the New York incident. We don't get involved, and those Arab shamans won't do it, that's our law. Private acts are exceptional. ”

"Well, thank you for this opportunity, it's more than enough to make up for our losses. "Mr. DuPont tried to push the tray away again, but was unsuccessful.

"Actually, I'd like you to do me a favor. ”

When they came, they knew that the money was not so easy to take, so the two glanced at each other and listened quietly.

"African wizard friends are very unfriendly to my family. We don't have a good solution right now, and there are a lot of important magical ingredients and creatures out there. It's hard to deal with magic, but you don't have to worry about it, and I've already counted the money I need. ”

Phoenix gestured to the bag in the tray.

"You mean—" Mr. Dupont pondered the words, and Phoenix already knew what he meant.

"I hope that the more chaos there is in those Muggles, the better, and it is better to let those African countries fight each other, and the longer the war is fought, the better, so that the people who live there can live as miserable as possible. Except for recent events, they imposed an embargo before, so that many poisoned wizards could not get the antidote and died in the hospital, which I hope you can help me get back. Phoenix drained his glass. (To be continued.) )