Chapter 32: A Brief Calm

Section I

At midnight, the silvery white moonlight shimmers on the calm sea, shimmering with a dreamlike glow. The waves wash the beach back and forth, and the white sand moistens the sea, cold and delicate, like a white canvas, not stained with dust.

The wind blows from the sea in the dark night, with the faint smell of the sea and the sound of the waves, enveloping the world in peace and tranquility.

The black dragon stood silently on the seashore, its black scales reflecting the icy luster of the moon, as if it had not changed forever, becoming one with heaven and earth. The hideous dragon head was raised, and the golden eyes stared at the deep darkness where the sky and the sea meet.

"What are you thinking?" A girl in a white dress came to her side at some point, like a night elf.

"Nothing." The sound is low and steady, like the sea.

After a long silence, the dragon curled up its long tail and let the maiden sit on it.

"You've got something on your mind." She said firmly, gently stroking the cold scales. She looked up at the moon hanging high and said leisurely: "I like to look at the moon, when I was very young, I liked to look at her quietly, quietly and serenely, as if she belonged to me and I belonged to her." At that time, my father always said, I am like Yelan, blooming myself under the moon......" She didn't continue, hesitated, and whispered, "I'm sorry." ”

"I don't care." He said lightly, curling up to protect her by his side. "All the time is spent on seeking power and revenge, locking yourself in a world that belongs only to you." The voice was low, with an inexplicable melancholy, "I hate because of the death of my parents, and I am stronger because of hatred, and I am intoxicated with revenge and powerβ€”"

The girl was a little worried, and stroked the dragon's body soothingly, but did not interrupt.

"My hatred is because I have lost the love I love, but for the sake of strength, I have dissipated all my love and filled my heart with hatred to support me to go on." He looked at the girl, "Slowly, I began to forget, and eventually, even wished that my love had never appeared, so that I could take the last step in my quest for the ultimate power." ”

"Sauron......" The girl looked worried, and called softly, and a faint tear appeared in her eyes.

"Thankfully, I didn't take that step." Sauron said gently, "I refused, even I couldn't believe I would, but I don't regret it. ”

He looked at her gently, "In this world, there are still people I want to protect." ”

She couldn't help it, hugged him and cried softly. After a long time, she stopped and looked at him, "Nasty guy." ”

He smiled and rolled her up with the dragon's tail at her exclamation and placed it on his back.

"Sit tightβ€”" The huge wings flapped, and the black dragon soared into the sky, flying into the deep night sky.

The dragon flew very fast, but sat on its broad back without any discomfort. Fleur spread her arms, and the wind blew across her face, carrying stars and water droplets. It was an experience she had never experienced before, and the silver moon seemed bright and clear, as if it were right in front of her. Overlooking the sea, the vast sea shimmers with silver moonlight, like being in a dream.

The wings were slightly retracted, and the dragon carried the girl from the sea low, and the dragon's tail swept across the water, stirring up the waves, and was rolled high by the wind that fanned its wings, like a silver ribbon in the moonlight.

Eventually, the dragon landed on a low cliff, the white cliff looming abruptly over the beach, allowing the gentle waves to wash over the sand beneath its feet. The silver moon hung silently overhead. The dragon folded its huge wings, curled up, and surrounded the girl in the middle, its golden eyes looking at her tenderly. She smiled happily and hugged his neck tightly.

The moonlight was silent, but the figures of the two leaning against each other were reflected for a long time.

My peace of mind is my hometown......

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Section II

In the small courtyard in the early morning, the morning mist carries the fragrance of plants. Fleur sat on a bench with a copy of the Daily Prophet in her hand. Gabrielle was still sleeping in the house, while Forbertol dutifully completed the doll's duties

"Just a self-righteous little girl." The black dragon, which had become small again, lay on Fleur's shoulder and said nonchalantly. "Harry and her, along with the Weasleys, get into trouble at school all day."

"Looks like you don't like her very much." Fleur said with a smile, smiling and picking up a small piece of smoked fish from the table next to her, "Open your mouth, ...... good"

"I'm not an owl." Sauron was a little helpless, but he opened his mouth to eat it, and at the same time bit lightly on her delicate fingers.

"Hmph." The girl snorted, blushing a little, and turned her head to continue reading the newspaper.

The two were silent for a moment.

"I'm going to leave in a while." Sauron whispered that the power he had gained from the magic circle was almost exhausted, and he would not have to remain in dragon form all the time. These days, by the girl's side, he feels more relaxed and happy than ever. But he knew that he couldn't stop yet, and there were some things that had to be done, for himself and for the people he wanted to protect.

"Hmm." She answered quietly, looking a little depressed.

Sauron didn't speak, and didn't know what to say. After a long time, he whispered, "Well, I want a piece of fish." ”

The girl was stunned, turned her head to look at him, then smiled brightly, picked up a piece of smoked fish and happily stuffed it into his mouth......

A peaceful life is always the easiest to break, and at noon the next day, a black owl flew into the courtyard with an envelope on its foot.

Fleur took the letter, and the owl flapped its wings and flew away. Sauron curled up on the girl's shoulder, looked at the symbol on the envelope, and recognized it as Epikos' letter.

"This is a letter to you, isn't it?" Fleur looked at the envelope, which had neither an address nor a name, and turned to ask Sauron.

"Yes." Sauron answered, and the letter flew out of the envelope and unfolded in the air. Sauron read it straight, not shying away from the girl.

The letter was short, with only one sentence: "After Fudge inspected Azkaban, Sirius Black successfully escaped from prison and is still at large, to which the Ministry of Magic reacted strongly. ”

After Sauron finished reading it, he didn't say anything for a long time. Fleur whispered, "Is something wrong?" ”

"Nothing?" Sauron said calmly, "Blake has escaped from prison. ”

"Who?" Fleur didn't react.

"Sirius Black, my godfather." Sauron said slowly, "The British Ministry of Magic believes that he was loyal to the Mysteries, betrayed his parents, and killed a group of Muggles and one of his friends. ”

"You think he's innocent?" Fleur was keenly aware of the hidden meaning of Sauron's words.

"That's right." Sauron narrowed his eyes, "Looks like I'm leaving early, sorry." With that, Sauron flew off her shoulder, turning into a flame and then into the humble boy.

Fleur smiled, indicating that she didn't care. "Remember to write to me."

Sauron stepped forward, hugged her, and vanished.

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Section III

At the old mansion on Oak Road, Sauron and Ibikus sat in their study, talking about Black.

"Fudge went to Azkaban to inspect it, and according to the entourage, Blake was in good spirits and did not break down like the others, and even talked to Fudge and asked for the newspaper of the day." "The day after that, Black escaped from prison, and no one knew how he did it, not even the Dementors. ”

"Newspapers?" Sauron thought for a moment, "Do you have that day's newspaper?" ”

Epikos was well prepared, handing Sauron a copy of the Daily Prophet. "There's no special information, it's all inconsequential."

Sauron looked through it, and as Epikos had said, Sauron really didn't find any useful clues. He couldn't help frowning, turning over and over for a pitiful clue. "What is the attitude of the Ministry of Magic, or Fudge."

"Fudge is overwhelmed, and pressure is pouring in from all sides." Ibikos raised an eyebrow, "He wants to cover this matter now, and the outside world has not yet received exact information on this matter." However, I don't think it will be long before the day after tomorrow at the latest. ”

"Fudge-Fudge-" Sauron muttered, "Does Dumbledore know about this?" ”

"I don't know, but I think with Fudge's usual style, he should have turned to Dumbledore for help." He glanced at Sauron, "What are we going to do?" ”

Sauron shook his head, "It seems that the Fudge Society has the power to hunt down Black, and it is not appropriate for us to act at this sensitive time, which will cause the Ministry of Magic to focus too much on us. He narrowed his eyes, "I have a hunch that Blake will come for me." ”

Ibikos didn't speak, just nodded. "Isabella has been working hard lately." He glanced at Sauron, "She's using the kind of method you said. ”

Sauron was a little surprised, "Persuade her, she's not me, that's not for her." ”

"Isabella's stubbornness, you know." Ibikos smiled wryly, "She's following in your footsteps. ”

The two were silent for a moment, neither of them spoke, and finally, Sauron broke the silence.

"By the way, do you have any plans for the next year?" Sauron looked at Epikos, "Preparing for the Ministry of Magic?" ”

"That's the best path for me, isn't it?" Ibikos smiled confidently, "My family will be ready for this during the year, and so will I." ”

"That Weasley's Patsy heard that he became the president of the boys' student council, and that guy doesn't seem to love politics worse than you." With a wave of his hand, a bottle of red wine and two glasses appeared on the table.

"I'm not interested in the president of the student council, and as for Patsy, he has enthusiasm," Ibikos poured a glass of wine and leaned in front of him to sniff it deeply, "but without talent, the Weasleys have never been suitable for politics." My target is the Minister of Magic, and I'm sure no one can stop me from becoming the leader of the Ministry. ”

"Hmm." Sauron also raised his glass, "Well, I'm going to congratulate our political star." ”

The two gently clinked glasses, then drank them all.

Ahead of us - invincible!!