Alan fled the room, and as he was about to reach the hall, he reverted to his polite appearance, as if nothing had happened.

"Welcome, Mr. Malfoy. Alan stepped forward and greeted politely.

Malfoy maintained his graceful demeanor and nodded to Allen.

Alan smiled and led Malfoy into Mr. Harris's study.

When Malfoy entered the room, Mr. Harris did not get up to greet him as he had done before.

He sat calmly in a wide brown-red armchair, Hermione's Crook Hill nestled obediently in his arms. His hand gently caressed the smooth fur of Crook Mountain, who hummed in comfort.

"I'm sorry, Lucius, you see, this cat can't get up. Mr. Harris said sorry words, but didn't even look up at him.

"It's okay, Mr. Harris. Malfoy bowed deeply to the seated Mr. Harris, and then stood up.

"Mr. Harris, did Alan tell you what I was here for?" Lucius Malfoy glanced at Ellen.

But Alan just smiled and didn't speak.

"And Lucius, what are you here for?" Mr. Harris still looked down and stroked Crook Mountain.

"I was involved in last night's incident, but after Ellen talked to me, I did what he told me. Lucius stared at Mr. Harris intensely.

But Mr. Harris hung his head down, unable to make out his expression at all.

There was silence in the room, and Lucius shifted a few uneasy steps.

Mr. Harris finally looked up, his hand under his nose, and lowered it again, motioning for Lucius to sit in the chair in front of him.

Lucius walked briskly in front of him, but did not sit down.

"Mr. Harris, because of my ignorance and stupidity, I lost one of his Horcruxes to the mysterious man last year, which made it difficult for me to sleep, and I am very worried about the safety of my family. ”

Lucius propped his hands on the table and looked eagerly at Mr. Harris, his tone quickening, "You know, with his means, once he knows my mistakes, I am afraid that the Malfoy family will be destroyed. ”

"I'd give it back, but Narcissa and Draco, they're innocent. They don't deserve to be tragically ...... because of me," Malfoy changed from his usual grace, his voice choked and his whole body trembled.

"I'm sorry. Malfoy lowered his head.

Harris gestured to Malfoy with his hand, and Alan poured him a glass of Ogden's Aged Flame Whiskey and handed it to him.

Malfoy's eyebrows moved slightly, he took the wine with both hands, gulped down half of it, and put down his glass.

"Mr. Harris, for the sake of us all purebloods, help me save the Malfoy family. ”

The wine seemed to give him courage, and he prayed again and again, gesturing with his hand: "What do you want from me?" ”

"What are you helping you with?" asked Mr. Harris calmly.

Malfoy's hands were placed on the long table, and he leaned forward: "Harris, please use your power in the Ministry of Magic to protect the Malfoy family when I need it." Even if it's just Narcissa and Draco. Please use the Harris family's connections in Germany to keep them hidden and protected when we need them, and I can do anything for you, any Malfoy family property, you can enjoy as much as you want. ”

Mr. Harris looked at the emotional Malfoy and motioned for him to calm down and sit down.

Malfoy took a long breath and sat back in his chair.

"Let me think, Lucius. You used to be a Hogwarts trustee, so you must have a lot of contact with the other school boards. ”

Mr. Harris certainly knows how Lucius got the position of trustee, and he knows how he lost it.

"Of course, Mr. Harris, although I am no longer a Hogwarts trustee, I still have a connection with the other trustees. Malfoy looked at Alan suspiciously, guessing his intentions.

"I don't need your Malfoys' wealth. Mr. Harris finally put down Crook Hill and got up from his chair.

Malfoy's gaze couldn't help but follow Mr. Harris's every move.

"What I need is your connections. Mr. Harris walked directly across from Malfoy and looked him in the eye.

"I need you as an intermediary to introduce me to other pure-blood families and help me gain their support. Harris's tone was non-deniable, and there was no room for negotiation at all.

Lucius couldn't help but hesitate, what he wanted to pay at first was just some money, property and other possessions.

And if you want to help Harris get the support of the pure-blood family, it takes far more than ordinary money and possessions.

"Difficult?" said Mr. Harris, narrowing his eyes and laughing, turning back to his seat, Crookhill screaming softly and jumping onto his lap again.

Lucius immediately stopped hesitating and shook his head repeatedly.

"Very well, then, in order to show your sincerity, first get the shares of Hogwarts from them for Allen, and let Alan become one of the directors of Hogwarts. Mr. Harris said in a deep voice.

Malfoy was silent, to be able to become one of the directors of Hogwarts, not to mention the pure-blood families, the financial resources and power of each family should not be underestimated.

As a school director, any pure-blood family wants their children to be treated better at Hogwarts.

They are not short of money, so Malfoy will have to pay more if he wants to trade a stake in Hogwarts, not just money.

"Obviously, Lucius, you still don't trust me. Perhaps, the bond between us can be deeper. I've heard Alan mention that Draco Malfoy was a very bright kid. If I take him as my godson......"

"Then sir, you will be willing, and Malfoy will be happy to serve you. Malfoy gave Mr. Harris a deep look, bowed, and turned away.

Harris glanced at Allen, who immediately understood, took two quick steps, and accompanied Malfoy out of the tent.

A low rumble caught their attention, and Penelope, dressed in an Auror uniform, rode heroically on the motorcycle that Eren had given her, descending from the sky.

She touched the ground with one foot, took off her helmet with both hands, shook her short black hair neatly, and instantly smiled when she saw Alan.

The sun shone behind her, and the smile was dazzlingly bright.

Lucius glanced at Penelope, nodded at Allen, and returned to Malfoy's own tent.

"Penelope, you're here—" Alan asked in surprise.

"I came to report to Albert. Penelope said cheerfully.