There weren't too many people in the auditorium, but it wasn't too little.

Students who don't have classes and like to play generally choose to watch the excitement here. There weren't many of them who could help like Luke, but it was okay to be an atmosphere group.

And the movement on Malfoy's side is not small, so it naturally attracts the attention of the vast majority of people.

Luke was not surprised by Malfoy's words. Such an invitation is not unexpected. After all, it has been about four months since he began to appear in the public eye, and none of the invitations and visits during this period have passed.

This time he still received a lot of invitations, and he wrote to decline each one. Because there's something to do.

When he replied to the Ollivanders, he also praised his wand, although he had not yet figured out the uniqueness of this wand, but now it seems that there is no problem with this wand that uses a new core material and a special wand-making method.

This also means that this wand-making family has a new recipe and wand-making method.

Both sides can be said to take what they need.

As for the special features, we have to think about it slowly.

And in addition to Malfoy, who spoke today, Luke received an invitation from Marcus the other day, as well as an invitation from Pansy Parkinson. It was probably the first time that the aristocratic lady had treated a person so carefully when she invited Luke, and it was almost obvious to the naked eye.

But Luke refused.

The same is true for the Malfoy family's invitation, he will not be too close to a certain family right now. It's one thing to have a good relationship with the next generation, but it's another thing to visit someone's home directly.

Not even as a friend.

He has only made a part of the current relationship in the aristocratic circle clear, and now is not the time to go to a formal dialogue with others.

So even after Malfoy made a little embarrassing senior salute in front of him and made a very formal invitation, he still got a negative answer.

Luke looked at Malfoy, who was bowing down and squatting slightly, and was also a little helpless for a while.

"That said, but Draco, I'm sorry, I still can't make it."

Luke accepted this with great ease. He was the head of the Gaunt family, and when it was time to meet, not to mention Malfoy, who was his age, even Marcus, who was many years older than him, had to salute him.

Although it is not a big gift, there will always be no shortage of standard junior gifts.

Those in the know, including Professors McGonagall and Flitwick, were amazed by what was in front of them.

Everyone said that the aristocracy had begun to decline. They all began to decline for an unknown number of years. But whenever everyone sees similar etiquette, their first reaction is not funny, but solemn, which in itself is enough to explain the problem.

Everyone is scolding the aristocracy, and everyone wants to be a nobleman.

Malfoy didn't give the slightest awkward salute. Such etiquette he has developed muscle memory. After all, even if his father took him out, as long as it was a formal occasion, he would have to salute.

Saluting Luke, although it felt a little awkward to stand up, there was nothing unacceptable.

"It's okay, my father said, if you don't agree, let me give this to you."

As he spoke, Malfoy took out a small box from his pocket, and then, in full view of everyone, pulled out a piece of paper from the small box, which was significantly larger than the box.

Everyone's first reaction was not what the piece of paper was, but that Draco was really rich!

Although the Infinite Extension Spell is not a very rare spell, it can't stand that thing, and it looks very 'antique'.

It looks like they can't afford it.

Luke didn't care about the little box that looked historic.

Instead, he was more concerned about the piece of paper that was handed to him. Taking the piece of paper, Luke didn't see the words on it, and on the black piece of paper, there was only a coat of arms gilded on the edges.

There are wyvern figures on both sides, and two green snakes coiled around a spear at the top. There is a silver ribbon underneath. In the middle is the classic four-square shield, except that it is not a normal cross split, but an inverted V and a vertical bar. On the shield diagram, the most conspicuous thing is naturally the big golden 'M'.

It was the coat of arms of the Malfoy family, which Luke had seen before, but he had not personally touched it.

Compared to the snake-based coat of arms of the Gaunt family, the Malfoy family's coat of arms is significantly more conventional.

Luke didn't know why, but it didn't necessarily mean anything when he thought about it.

The biggest possibility is that the ancestor of the Gaunt family is even more middle-of-the-road. Likes to break the mold.

One thing to say, this is also quite in line with the tradition of the Gaunt family.

Starting with Salazar Slytherin, they don't have a few heirs to worry about.

"My father said that this is an invitation, and it will tell you the time and place of the meeting at the scheduled time."

Malfoy saw that Luke was looking at the invitation in a daze, so he opened his mouth to explain.

"And my father asked me to tell you that this invitation is not just for you. Basically every family has it. It's just that some people won't come. ”

Malfoy said this not at anyone else, but at Ron. Ron was a little stunned and confused.

But everyone else basically understands. The family that did not accept the invitation was naturally the 'pure-blooded traitor' Wesley family.

"Has it always been held by your family?"

Luke sneered and asked a seemingly unrelated question. But it was clear from the blank look in his eyes that Luke was somewhat concerned about this matter. I just don't know what I care about.

Malfoy didn't panic and said, "These years were, I wasn't when I was a child." Previously, he was the host of the McMillan family. ”

Obviously, this is also the answer to being vaccinated in advance.

Luke looked at Draco meaningfully. There was no timidity on Draco's face, instead a near-perfect smile.

Although Luke's eyes made him feel uncomfortable inexplicably, at this time, showing timidity is the most incompetent performance.

"Okay, I know, I'll be on time when the time comes."

Luke slipped the invitation into his coat pocket and nodded at Malfoy with a light smile.

Malfoy kept his demeanor and bowed to Luke again. Then he got up and said with an aggrieved face: "Luke! The look on your face just now is too scary. ”

The people around him didn't seem to be aware of it, but Malfoy just now really felt like he was being targeted by a snake coiled in the light.

Such a scrutinizing gaze, even he really rarely encountered.

The last time I met it, I was seen like this by the old guy from the Ollivanders. But even old Ollivander is not as scary as Luke.

After saluting, the two returned to their identities as friends again, so he naturally dared to complain to Luke.

And he didn't blame Luke. This in itself is a very normal rule.

Luke laughed, "But you're doing well, Draco!" No shame on your family! ”

Luke patted Malfoy's shoulder like an elder. Malfoy was happy at first, then suddenly reacted, and angrily pulled Luke's hand away.

"Don't say anything, I'll go first."

With that, without saying anything more, he walked to the other side, where Goyle and Crabbe were.

After messing with Luke, Malfoy and the two juniors spent a little less time together. But that doesn't mean Goyle and Crabbe aren't Malfoy's younger brothers.

It wasn't the two of them who decided at all. Unless the three families turn against each other, Goyle and Crabbe can only be Malfoy's younger brothers.

Luke watched the three of them leave, then looked at the professors on the other side.

"I've finished packing up the professor, I'm going to pack some luggage."

Luke stepped forward and spoke to Professor McGonagall.

Professor McGonagall looked at Luke, nodded, and said, "Okay, you can go back first." Merry Christmas. ”

"Merry Christmas, Professor."

Luke smiled, then walked in the direction of the Slytherin common room.

He had come to the Great Hall to see Taylor and Hermione.

He thought Taylor might follow him back to Gaunt's cabin.

But the current situation is also a good thing. Although in negotiation, Gemma has one less helper who can read the other person's mind and tell her without anyone noticing.

But it's a great opportunity to hone Gemma's abilities!

As for whether Gemma will mind...... As long as he doesn't tell Gemma, she won't have expectations, and naturally she won't mind if she doesn't have expectations.

Thinking about it, Luke really felt like ...... It's a bit shameless.

But it's just a thought. Really let Luke negotiate on his own...... He doesn't have the time to spare. When it comes to making money, he really doesn't have much motivation. But he needed a tool that would help him move the pattern.

A strong business organization is clearly up to the task of this tool.

Luke, who is only half-aware of business and is not interested, still decides to be his own shopkeeper and behind-the-scenes financier.

For the rest, it's better to hand over to a professional.

……

The next day, by the station.

When Hermione and Taylor arrived at the station, they saw Luke and Gemma already waiting there.

There were quite a few people around, all waiting for the arrival of the Hogwarts Express and sending everyone home.

This time they don't need to go straight to King's Cross Station. On the way, the express will pass through a number of stops, some of which are close to the students' homes.

"It's been a lot easier this year! I knew that I could even fly home on my own broomstick when I got off at Anoun Station, and there wasn't much of a Muggle colony along the way anyway. ”

An unknown senior student spoke to a friend next to him.

"You don't have to think about flying home on a broomstick, I remember that the new rules say that you have to have a parent to pick you up, otherwise you won't even be able to get out of the platform."

His friend reminded him with a smile.

The student who heard this suddenly said with a strange face: "You say, will there be parents who forget to pick up their children, and then there will be a problem that the children can't go home?" ”

The smile on his friend's face stopped abruptly. It's like I've thought of something terrible.

Such discussions take place almost everywhere in the station.

Listening to this discussion, Gemma looked at the little guy who was much shorter than herself for the time being.

"That's the first thing you did when you became a school manager?"

Gemma asked, curious.

"It's just a memention, to be honest, I didn't expect it to pass, and I didn't expect a group of school directors to actually modify each station so face-saving."

Luke said with emotion. He also learned the news a few days ago.

Apparently, Luke was told when he was done.

And judging from the eyes of the people around Luke from time to time, the school directors did not take credit, but put all the credit on Luke.

For Luke, it's not a big deal. The investment in this matter itself is not much, but there is just one more imprisoning magic and one communication magic per station.

Even if it is fixed for a long time, it will not cost a few dollars.

In comparison, making a good impression on Luke's mind is undoubtedly something they value more.

When Gemma heard this, she also gave Luke a deep look. Finally, I have an understanding of the energy behind the surname 'Gaunt'.

A group of high-ranking school trustees rushed to give face to an eleven-year-old student, who was also a school trustee. This in itself sounds magical.

Before meeting Luke, Gemma didn't dare to think about such a thing.

And such a situation can only be said to be ordinary for Luke.

Looking at Gemma's expression, Luke smiled and said, "Senior sister, you may have to adapt in advance, there will still be many such situations." ”

Gemma looked at Luke, who was not smug at all, but was just explaining a fact, and his mood was a little weird.

Luke really doesn't look like he's bragging, that is...... Is the person she wants to communicate with in her work of such a high grade?

Not far away, Hermione and Taylor also came to Luke's side, and everyone was generally happy, after all, after being away from home for so many days, it was okay for the senior students, and it must be quite exciting for the junior students.

"Senior sister, aren't you going home?"

Hermione asked the question she wanted to ask yesterday as soon as she saw Gemma.

Taylor had guessed something, but she didn't want to miss the opportunity to get a glimpse of this possible companion.

Gemma was silent for a few seconds, then smiled and said, "It's okay, I don't have to go home, after all, this is a critical time to find a job, and my dad will support me." ”

She said it very lightly and happily, but even Hermione, who was the least emotionally sensitive among several people, could see that something was wrong with the senior sister.

"Really...... That's good. ”

I can't ask anymore, and this topic can only be passed first.

It's not a bad thing.

And at this moment, a whistle was heard in the distance.

The train arrives and it's time for them to leave.