"Wait, isn't the mystery man re-establishing a Hogwarts in the south?" Ryan suddenly thought of a question. "How could we go to Beauxbatons on behalf of Hogwarts in this situation?"

"You don't have to worry about that, because the invitations are sent directly to Hogsmeade. "There is a difference between the school and the Ministry of Magic, the French Ministry of Magic is afraid of mystery people, but Beauxbatons is different. Besides, even the mystery man himself did not dare to despise Hogwarts with Dumbledore in charge. So we are the only ones who recognize Hogwarts internationally, and no one recognizes the inferior imitation made by the mysterious people. ”

"Okay, got it. Ryan nodded. "And when are we leaving?"

"The day after tomorrow," Dorjee said, glancing at the time attached to the back of the invitation. "We'll be in Hogsmeade at ten o'clock the morning after tomorrow, and we'll leave from here. Headmaster Dumbledore will provide transportation. ”

"Understood, we'll be here on time the day after tomorrow. Ryan and the others confirmed what they had to do, said goodbye to Dorjee, and left the Ministry of Magic after collecting their and Hermione's papers downstairs.

At half past nine on the morning of the third day, Ryan and the others arrived at the entrance to Hogsmeade as requested, dressed in their gowns and robes. However, when they arrived at the place, they looked left and right, and found that there was no one in the scheduled place except for the two of them.

"Why didn't I see the real negotiator. After looking left and right, Hermione asked a little strangely. "Didn't we say there would be a real Ministry of Magic member with us on our way to France?"

"I don't know. Ryan also felt a little strange, "Theoretically, that person should have arrived. But it doesn't matter if we don't, we just need to complete our tasks according to the plan. ”

"Look, what's that?" Half an hour later, just as Ryan was starting to get bored, Hermione suddenly pointed to the sky in the direction of Hogwarts Castle and whispered in surprise.

"It's — a carriage. Ryan recognized what was flying in the sky, "But the car is too exaggerated." ”

Since there were only three people going to France this time, and the distance was not too far, it was obviously inappropriate to use the Hogwarts Express. So the school sent horse-drawn carriages as a means of transportation.

Unlike the huge powder-blue carriage that Beauxbatons and teachers rode in their fourth grade, the one flying in now was exactly the same size as the one that had taken them to school from Hogsmeade Station. It's just that the color of the carriage is not ordinary black, but the same color as the main color of the Hogwarts school emblem.

When the carriage landed in front of them, Ryan realized that the colorful things that had been pulling the cart in front of them were not strange magical creatures, but just ordinary Thestrals. Unlike the Thestrals they had seen, these eight Thestrals were all dressed in horse coats and silk armor embroidered with the emblems of their respective colleges in pairs and colors.

"It feels like it's a little weird. Hermione said after staring at Thestrals, who was pulling the cart. "Why are these Thestrals so tightly wrapped?"

"No way, Thestrals represent death. It's just superstition, but—" Ryan spread his hands at this point. "We are attending an official celebration this time, not an official funeral. It's not always appropriate to sit in a car pulled by them. But there is nothing else to pull the cart in this case, so it is understandable that they will be wrapped in a moment. ”

Upon opening the door, Ryan found that the inside of the carriage was much larger than it looked from the outside, like a small reception room. It's just that the man sitting on the couch drinking tea now surprised Ryan.

"Why is that envoy of the Ministry of Magic you? Mr. Malfoy. Ryan asked with some surprise after the carriage took off. "It's amazing. ”

The middle-aged man sitting across from him was Lucius Malfoy, though he was dressed very well now, and his platinum-blond hair had been waxed and shiny. However, a sense of tiredness could still be seen between his eyebrows and eyes.

"Why can't it be me, Mr. Leung. Lucius Malfoy seemed mild-mannered, and did not have the arrogance of the hemp wizard that Ryan had imagined. "I took this initiative to propose this visit to Headmaster Dumbledore, and I think that through my family's connections on the continent, I can find more helpers to fight against the Dark Lord, and also atone for my previous actions-"

"Needless to say. Hermione interrupted Lucius Malfoy's statement somewhat rudely. "Your family is a standard Slytherin, and it is not your way to sacrifice yourself when your conscience finds out. If you, the number one traitor in the eyes of the Death Eaters, risk your life to leave the safety of your hideout, then it must be very good for you. Mr. Malfoy, I want you to be honest about what you think. Otherwise, I think it would be difficult for us to allow a person with an unknown purpose to act with us. ”

"He is the brightest student at Hogwarts in recent years. Lucius sat up straight as he spoke, the gentle expression on his face gone. "The people on the European continent who contacted you in the name of your family are not false, but the real purpose is to protect the Malfoy family. ”

After saying that, Lucius glanced at Ryan and them, and saw that they didn't show the same disdain as standard Gryffindors like Sirius or Harry, and then continued, "Since the incident at the end of last semester, our family has been ostracized from their circle by other pure-blood families, and all the wealth has been divided. ”

"In such a situation, if the Malfoys don't want to be like the Weasleys who have nothing but a surname, I'll have to take some risks to show my worth. And to be honest, Dumbledore and the Dark Lord are completely different people, and if I die this time, I think you will definitely help the Malfoy family pass it on. ”

"Besides, we're not the kind of people who hate Muggles in our bones, and we don't have any principled contradictions with you. Lucius looked at Ryan and said seriously. "Of course, this is not to please you, frankly, the Malfoys will only choose to take refuge in their favor, and the side that used to be beneficial to us was the pure-blood family and the old Ministry of Magic, and now it is you. ”

With that, Lucius leaned back on the couch. "Whether you believe it or not, these are my words. As for what you choose to do, it's up to you. ”

Ryan and Hermione looked at each other, and then Hermione asked through the Phoenix Brand. "Ryan, do you think Lucius is telling the truth?"

"It's largely true. Ryan replied in the same way. "The Death Eaters have now divided the Malfoys' fortune almost, and even if the Malfoys have hidden wealth, it won't be too much. As for the family knowledge, it depends on the person, and the Weasleys also hold their inheritance, but they don't have a tight life before the twins start their business. ”

"So now if the Malfoys want to maintain their pride, they can only contribute enough to this war against the mysterious people, so as to ensure that they will be rewarded enough after victory. I know that their family is not a good person, but as a pure interest animal, they are still credible enough when their interests are aligned. ”

"So we'll be able to work with him this time?" asked Hermione.

"Yes, just keep an eye on it. After saying the last sentence with the phoenix brand, Ryan held out his hand to Lucius Malfoy. "Then I wish us a happy cooperation. ”

"It was a pleasure to work with. Lucius also reached out his hand and shook it with Ryan, a relieved smile on his face.