To be honest, it was a really good day.

On a cold winter day, there are occasional sunny days.

In McMillan's dining room, there are large windows in front and back that allow light to pass through. The light shines through the branches around the mansion, illuminating the entire interior space.

At this time, there is a long large dining table in the middle of the dining room, and the table is evenly covered with beautiful red and white tablecloths, on which are arranged all kinds of exquisite plates.

Those were large plates for grabs, and they were all empty for the time being, but as you can imagine, when they were full of food, it would be a different sight.

Near the four walls, there are small round dining tables where guests can sit and enjoy their food with suitable people.

At this point, there were already quite a few people in the restaurant. Most of them stood at the long table in twos and threes, each talking softly as if they had something to say.

“…… I heard that there are two special guests coming in the evening, do you know who they are? ”

As soon as Maca entered the restaurant, she heard two male wizards standing by the door whispering.

"I just know, I seem...... McMillan: This is a surprise for us. The other, slightly older wizard shook his head, meaningfully.

"Isn't it a surprise...... not far away, a noblely dressed witch suddenly turned around and said mysteriously, "It is said that this time it is one of those families who is coming!" ”

"Oh—really?" The two wizards said in surprise together.

"Who knows if it's true or not, it's nice to have a little bit of news - this time the McMillan house is hidden deep enough!" The witch waved her hand gracefully.

"Yes...... Those families have disappeared for years, and some people are beginning to wonder if they have ......"

"It's all there! It's not that easy! ”

Maca just paused to hear so much news. Although he didn't get anything definite from it, the information contained in it alone was enough for him to figure out a lot of things.

A few steps further inside, he realized that it was no coincidence that he could hear those conversations. Probably because the news has just leaked out, many people are secretly talking about this matter at this time!

Just then, Ernie's father walked in through the side door. Beside him, there was a woman who was still charming, and that should be Ernie's mother.

"You've been waiting for a long time, and you're probably looking forward to the evening dance, but there's no need to rush." Ernie's father exclaimed, "At the very least, we have to fill our stomachs first, right?" ”

As he spoke, he waved his wand.

Suddenly, the large plates on the long table in the middle were filled with small piles of all kinds of food; The wine in oak barrels was also lined up on the shelves by the wall as if it didn't cost money.

On the small tables around it, a large number of goblets appeared out of thin air, which had been poured with pure golden champagne, exuding an extremely attractive fruity aroma.

"Let's have a drink first!" Ernie's father raised his glass and shouted, "Merry Christmas!" ”

Maca took a glass of apple juice from the long table and symbolically raised her glass.

"Don't you drink?" Ernie said curiously.

"At least not today." Maca shook her head and replied.

When everyone started to move around and go to the long table to pick up food, the Christmas feast officially began.

But no one expected that there were still a few guests who were late at this moment.

The door of the restaurant was pushed open, and several men in black wizard robes, Shi Shiran, walked in.

“…… Avery. ”

The guests whispered, and the other party seemed to have some bad intentions.

"Merry Christmas, McMillan." The man at the front chuckled.

It was a middle-aged man with black hair combed meticulously, and the wizard robe on his body looked like a good workmanship. It can be seen in his demeanor that a certain psychology of superiority has penetrated deep into his bones.

"I don't remember inviting you." Ernie's father frowned.

"It's one of the twenty-eight tribes, why do you want to act like an outsider?" The other party dusted off the non-existent dust on his shoulder and said casually.

"I didn't see you say that in front of the Weasleys." Ernie's father glanced at him and sneered.

The other party was obviously choked by this, and the calm smile on his face froze.

It seems that even if he is always approachable on weekdays, he is still a member of a pure-blood family after all. When it comes to momentum, there is no false opponent.

Ernie's father was well aware of the entanglement of interests between pure-blood families, and seeing that he had already won a little bit at this moment, he immediately accepted it.

"Now that you're here, sit down, Avery."

The other party snorted coldly, and chose a seat by the door and sat down.

The few men who had followed him were all standing behind him, and only a little wizard with a gloomy face sat with him.

"Lev, don't sit still...... Go say hi to the others! ”

The little wizard nodded slightly, and stood up again. He looked left and right, and walked straight to Ernie's side, apparently prepared.

"You're Ernie McMillan?" Lev squinted at Ernie and said coldly.

"yes, what's wrong?" Ernie habitually glanced at his father, only to notice that he was just winking at him.

Hey, Dad! What do you mean by that? Did the sand run into the eyes?

"What's life like at Hogwarts? Have fun? ”

"Do you think it's a Muggle playground!" Ernie huffed.

Lev gave him a contemptuous look and said lightly, "Muggles? Playground? Are you McMillans ready? ”

"What preparation?" Ernie said angrily.

"Become another traitor among the Twenty-Eight," Lev smiled eerily, "just like the Weasleys." ”

Ernie was so angry that he could barely speak, and it took him a long time before he replied, "We're not like you!" Self-righteous guys! ”

"Is this Hogwarts education?" Lev pouted.

He glanced casually to Ernie's side, taking in Hannah, Layla, and Maca, before his gaze rested on Maca.

"If you want me to see, this friend of yours may know better than you how to be a good nobleman." Lev looked at the flat and ironed dress on Maca's body and said casually.

In fact, he was just making excuses to continue to belittle Ernie, and he had no interest in Maca itself. But he didn't expect that this sentence seemed to hit Ernie's heart.

"Humph! Who do you think you're comparing to me? Ernie lifted his chin and a hint of smugness appeared on his face, "He's an elite student at our school, and he's my roommate and my good friend!" ”

"Oh?" Lev glanced at Maca a few more times, "Elite? What is the elite in terms of? ”

"All aspects, of course!"

In Ernie's mind, Maca was almost an all-rounder - he was always proud to live in the same dormitory as her.

As if he had heard some joke, Kolev chuckled at the corners of his mouth.

"All aspects?" Lev snorted, "I didn't expect Hogwarts to teach you how to tell jokes...... Hahaha......"

He suddenly turned his head and looked at Layla, who was watching him talk to Ernie with a curious expression.

"Do you also tell jokes?"

Seeing this, Maca on the side immediately raised her eyebrows.

He didn't intend to interject with Lev and Ernie, who appeared here for some reason, but once the little girl Layla Shafiq was also involved, he could just make good use of this opportunity.

Just as he was talking and laughing with the three of them in the backyard, he learned the identity of the little girl from Ernie, a member of the Shafiq family.

The Shafiq family, on the other hand, is actually inconspicuous, because this family has always implemented the concept of "low-key management". They are involved in some basic industries in the wizarding world.

One of the most prominent and important industries of the Shafiq family is the production and supply of various magical raw materials.

When it comes to power, this family can only be regarded as medium; But when it comes to affluence, the hidden profits are really indescribable.

It's a golden thigh buried in the dirt!

“…… I don't tell jokes, but my mom always said to me, 'You're a big joke!' Layla replied with a grin.

"Hahahaha-" Lev was almost amused by this little girl, and he grinned and forced a grin, "That's good, it seems that Hogwarts-"

"Oh, but I didn't study at Hogwarts......" Layla added suddenly.

Lev looked at her in surprise and said, "Then where do you go to school?" ”

"At home!" Layla blinked and said, "My mom gives me lessons every day. ”

Lev shook his head and said, "That's a shame, Hogwarts has one less 'good' student!" Maybe if you go to Hogwarts, Hogwarts will have another 'all-round' elite. ”

"Hey, McClegan, he's complimenting me on being good!" Layla turned her head and said happily.

Maca looked at Layla, then at Lev, and then sighed.

"Mr. Avery, I think—" Marca said calmly, looking at Lev, "Durmstrang won't teach you how to bully a little girl, will he?" ”

Layla blinked her big eyes and turned back to Ernie and whispered, "Was that boy bullying me just now?" ”

"He's calling you stupid!" Ernie slapped her on the head, furious.

"Did I bully her?" Lev said slickly, "Which word bullied her?" ”

"Don't pretend with this childish word trick, it will only make you insult your own family name." Maca squeezed a smile at him.

He remembered Layla saying that this smile would make people look eerie - not to mention, the current state might work just fine when talking to an enemy opponent!