Chapter Eighty-Six: Skirmishes on the Training Ground (Part I)
Luke never expected Gemma to say this. He really didn't know anything like that.
For a while, I also felt a little emotional, if there was no reminder from Gemma, I was afraid that I would not be able to come to the end tomorrow and adapt to the situation. Even if I think I will be able to handle it very well at that time. But being raided by someone is very different from being prepared for it.
Luke looked at Gemma at this time, although his expression was still the same, but Gemma still saw that a moving divine light.
When he was about to take Gemma under his staff, he only planned to let her deal with some affairs outside at first, because he was confident that he would be able to come out and make good of these small fights in the school.
After all, Hogwarts is still in school, and Hogwarts is really the safest place for ordinary students. The reason why it seems so exaggerated in the original book is because Harry's identity is too sensitive.
If Harry wasn't at Hogwarts, but anywhere else, even the Ministry of Magic, he wouldn't have been able to make it until he grew up.
As long as Dumbledore was around, Luke didn't worry about anyone coming to him because of differences in political philosophy.
And even if someone is dissatisfied, he is only an 11-year-old child. A group of adults doesn't take a child so seriously.
Of course, when they really don't treat Luke as a child, it's time for everyone to be ruthless.
But now that Gemma has him, Luke understands the importance of a piece of news.
Although he was looking at Gemma at this time, Luke vaguely made up his mind another thought.
Hermione looked at Luke and Gemma and didn't know how to react for a moment.
Hermione could understand everything they said, but she had no idea why it was at the dinner table for the four of them.
She looked at Luke with a strange expression.
Luke just looked at her with a light smile and said, "Listen for now." If you're really interested, follow along and share your opinion. ”
He believed that Hermione was a very smart girl, and if she was really not interested, Luke would naturally not be embarrassed, and there was nothing they could not listen to today.
If you're interested, you can naturally join in.
After Hermione heard Luke's words, she was only 11 years old, and at the same time, she was a little confused, so she could only nod silently, and then bow her head to eat.
Before Luke could open his mouth to speak to Gemma, he noticed Hermione raise her head and give Luke a hateful look.
"Is he going to humiliate you with your flying skills? After all, your flying skills are not as good as Harry's. ”
In fact, Hermione regretted it a little, saying it as if Luke was not as good as Harry.
But after all, she was holding her neck and had no intention of changing her words.
Luke didn't care about Hermione's posture, just nodded and said, "It should be like this." Maybe there are some other little tricks. But don't be afraid. After all...... It's just a child. ”
The corners of Luke's mouth drew a grim arc.
He had experienced a lot in his previous life, and such intrigues and the feeling that his life was hanging by a thread made him miss it so much.
But in an instant, the pleasure on his face subsided, and he smiled self-deprecatingly.
What do you think...... Even if something does happen tomorrow, it won't be a fight between adults.
"Thank you, Hermione."
Luke thanked Hermione in all seriousness. Hermione wasn't like the other two. Gemma is not young, and she is very interested in these things, so she naturally knows a lot.
Taylor, on the other hand, has been through all sorts of things since he was a child. If you don't understand these things, you have to understand them. Coupled with the fact that as a Regent Reader, some information was almost unguarded to her.
Only Hermione could actually have ideas similar to those of the students at Hogwarts.
Thinking of this, Luke also glanced at Gemma deeply. Gemma had a light smile on her face, and the smile on her face was even brighter when she saw Luke look at it.
Luke knew that the temptation had begun.
"Don't worry, I'll be prepared."
After speaking, he ate dinner with a light smile on his face.
I don't know if it's an illusion, Hermione read some anticipation on Luke's face.
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Following
It's a day off, and Luke was supposed to follow Hagrid in the afternoon to check in the Forbidden Forest and look for the magical creatures. But today he can only apologize to Hagrid, and he has more or less expectations for things on the training ground.
In the afternoon, Malfoy pulled Luke to the Quidditch pitch early.
Luke looked at the surrounding stands and saw that there were not a few people sitting in the surrounding stands. But it's only Slytherin's. Although the relationship between the four colleges is no longer as good as before, the water from the well does not interfere with the river water, and the old and dead do not communicate with each other.
But it's not close enough to let the other team watch the internal team of their own academy. After all, everyone is a direct competitor.
If Luke wants to unite them in this regard, then he will have to find a foreign enemy. After all, this kind of direct confrontation is no more mild than what the academy has distributed.
But Luke didn't have that in mind.
After getting Lukla to the court, Malfoy went to the prep room to change his protective gear. They came late, because Luke was unhurried along the way, and Malfoy was anxious enough.
There are already many students on the court who are riding brooms and throwing balls at each other, looking for touch.
Others are testing their flying skills with each other, and they are racing broomsticks with each other at this time.
There were a lot of people, more than 14 people. It looks like there were about 20 people. Apparently there are also some people who are neither official members nor candidates for the team members who are joining in the fun.
But...... Not a single first-grader saw it.
Ah, now there is, Malfoy flew to Marcus's side on a broomstick.
Luke noticed Marcus' gaze as he entered the pitch. He was the one who insisted on inviting Luke to come, and he naturally cared about Luke very much.
At the same time, Luke also noticed that it wasn't just Marcus, there was another eye on him as he entered the court.
Luke followed his gaze and saw a tall man wearing a Slytherin uniform, with short light brown hair, who looked quite strong, but his lips were too thin, which ruined the hard look on his face.
Luke then inquired about Malfoy, and the one in the distance was the next heir of the Nott family, Oliver Nott.
After talking about this man, Malfoy also told a lot about the man in front of him very generously.
But most of the details are inconsequential.
However, there are still things that catch Luke's attention.
Luke smiled at the cold face and walked in the direction of the stands.
Oliver Knott looked at Luke's figure from a distance, but his heart was not very calm.
Judging from the smile just now, maybe the person in front of him already knew what he was going to do today. I can't know the specifics, but I should know that I'm going to have a hard time.
But he didn't pay much attention to it after all, and today's temptation was not his intention, but a letter from his father.
The letter mentions Luke Gaunt and instructs Oliver Knott to test him, but not to be careless.
“…… Although the people of the Gaunt family have been weakened since many generations ago, no matter what Gaunt is, they should not be underestimated, but should be treated with caution. Even if it was an 11-year-old. You should be obedient, be cautious, and pay more attention to proportion, not less, not to be excessive. ”
Thinking of the last paragraph in Daddy's letter, Oliver was also quite helpless. Although I don't know why my father is so cautious. But at the end of the day, it's just a first-grader standing there.
Although he said something that looked like a political proposition, how could a child's words be taken seriously.
He admits that he had no such ability at the age of 11, and he doesn't think there is anything unusual about Luke Gaunt.
But since Daddy has said so, he won't be careless today.
Thinking so, he couldn't help but look at Marcus Flint, who was not far from him.
Marcus noticed his gaze, bared a pair of large protruding teeth, and snorted coldly. It looks like an orangutan ready to grab a banana.
Oliver didn't bother to pay attention to it, and the kid must have been instructed by his parents.
Although there are many discords among the 28 families, they themselves cannot talk about both prosperity and loss. But everyone has always been able to get by, because they all know that although pure-bloods are noble, they can no longer be as high as before.
If you lose your last bet, you will naturally have to pay the price. Although the majority of the people in charge of the Ministry of Magic are still nobles, many of them have been given to ordinary pure-blood wizards.
The current twenty-eight families are jealous of each other, and at the same time, they are also reporting to the group to keep warm.
Although there are really foolish families, such as the previous Gaunt family. It's better not to mix it up. But most of them still understand something.
The stumbling blocks between each other and the desperate force will not appear so easily.
What's more, there are already many families in the twenty-eight families who have suffered serious losses.
If it weren't for the sudden emergence of such a lone seedling, the Gunter family would be extinct by now. The Blake family is not an heir, but it is better than an heir.
Come to Strange ...... The Maniac Family......
Originally, these three families were supposed to be absolute purebloods, but after these three families had problems one after another, it was their Noether family that became radical.
And this heir to the Gaunt family suddenly appeared. I don't know how many people have the heart to tempt, and how many people are despite the change.
Gaunt ...... This surname is not to say that it is the most noble of the purebloods. But he is definitely one of the leaders.
Although I heard that Luke Gaunt is clever, there are some things that are not necessarily true by what is seen, let alone rumors that come out of the mouth and into the ears of people.
looked at the stands not far away, glanced around, and saw a lot of familiar figures.
Oliver also felt a bit of a toothache.
I can't understand why Daddy wants to be this bird.
At this time, Luke was already sitting between Gemma and Taylor. Hermione, as a Gryffindor, was curious about today's scene and what would happen, but after all, she couldn't help it.
A seventh-grader saw Luke sitting next to Gemma with a big grin, and was about to get up and say a few words.
But before he could get up, he saw Gemma hand over a large box of cherries in his hand. There was a gentle smile on their faces that they were familiar but unfamiliar with.
He was in a trance for a moment, and then he was pulled by his companion who noticed his movements, and then sat back in his place.
Luke rolled his eyes helplessly as he chewed on his cherries.
Taylor chuckled as he covered his mouth.
Gemma looked relaxed, even with a look of relief.
I was finally able to calm down.
"Is this box of cherries a little missing?"
Luke said as he shoved cherries into his mouth and sounded rather discontented.
"Why do you still feel lost?"
Gemma asked amusedly.
Luke didn't answer, just nodded earnestly.
"Stingy, I'll give you another box when I go back."
Gemma smiled as she handed Taylor the other box of cherries in her hand. Taylor was not polite either, and naturally took it.
Luke smiled lightly, it didn't matter if he became a shield, anyway, he was still young now, and everyone just thought it was a joke. It's just that the shield that is too different in age doesn't know how long it will take effect.
Maybe you won't be able to survive even a match.
But I don't care about Gemma when I think about it, it is not only to reflect the closeness to Luke, but also to convey an attitude to the outside world.
As I said before, there are quite a few people staring at her.
"What are you going to do?"
Gemma asked, curious. And the moment she spoke, Taylor also took out the silent orb.
Gemma saw Taylor's movements and looked at her in amazement. However, he quickly retracted and looked back at Luke.
Luke continued to eat indifferently, and said as he ate: "I didn't prepare too much, I just got to know this person a little, and then thought of some excuses that he might use to make things difficult." ”
"This kind of thing, even if you are prepared, you can't be negligent, you still have to be improvised."
Gemma nodded in agreement when she heard this. Looking at Luke's calm expression, he didn't see a little smugness, but he was also quite emotional.
Some people at 11 look like they're doing big things. Some people at the age of 31 still look like little children who are not sensible.
The gap between anyone is really bigger than the gap between humans and dogs.
Luke didn't stop, and continued: "Moreover, there are a lot of people staring at me today. ”
"Nothing wrong with what you said yesterday, but you didn't expect a single thing."
"My surname is Gaunt, and no matter what I want to do, there will always be people who want to be my allies. After all, although everyone has a big business, their home is not big. The mentality of gambling and fighting is not uncommon. ”
"You don't really think that the twenty-eight nobles are all pampered......