"Rove, clean up there a little more."

Newt, who was already old, looked at the young man in front of him and said with a frown.

Rolf Scamander looked at his grandfather, who had a solemn face but couldn't hide his joy, shook his head with a smile and said, "Grandpa, it's clean enough." ”

Then he looked at the curtains and the yellowed white tablecloth, shook his head, and said, "Seriously, grandpa, I think it would definitely be a better choice if you changed things again." ”

Newt shook his head: "It's too late, the scheduled meeting time is tonight." ”

Rove shrugged his shoulders and said helplessly, "Then you have to endure it." After all, this house will not be a permanent residence in the future. Redecorating is also just a waste of money. ”

Hearing this, Newt nodded in agreement.

And Rove looked at his grandfather, who still didn't relax, and asked a little strangely: "Grandpa, it's not the first time that Professor Dumbledore has been a guest, why are you so nervous." ”

Newt listened to his grandson's words and was silent for a moment, with a look of embarrassment on his face.

After a long silence, he said, "The last time Dumbledore and I met was three or four years ago. It's not a bad thing in itself, of course......"

"Dumbledore will bring one of his students." Newt glanced at his grandson, "I want you to be friends with him." ”

After hearing this, Rove's brow furrowed slightly.

"I know Grandpa, you won't be without a reason. But if it involves me, I'd like to get a clear explanation. ”

A student who wants to be a friend of the other party. This thing sounds a little strange. For so many years, Rove never felt that he needed to deliberately befriend anyone.

Seeing Sun Tzu's serious expression, Newt suddenly became a little hesitant, looked a little tangled, and hesitated for a long time, and then said: "Okay, it's actually just a suggestion, if you don't want to, it's nothing." ”

The smile on Rove's face retracted, and he looked at his grandfather with a crying and laughing expression.

It's been like this since I was a child, unless there is something that really has to be done, as long as the other party puts on a tough posture, grandpa will become very talkative. An expression that can negotiate anything.

As I get older, there are more and more things that can be discussed.

"I'm willing to listen to your advice, but at least I'll have to tell me why."

Rove is still a little curious, since he can let his grandfather mention this matter, although his attitude is not very tough, but after all, this means that the other party can make his grandfather quite important.

This wasn't just something that Professor Dumbledore's students were able to achieve.

Unless this person is Professor Dumbledore's only 'student'.

"His surname is Gaunt, you know, we're going back to Dorset." Newt still opened his mouth to explain to Rove, "The surname Scamander still has some influence in British circles. ”

"If you're going to study magical beasts like I do, it doesn't matter much. But if you want to get into the Ministry of Magic, he can help you a lot. ”

"However, even if you can't be friends, it's better not to look at each other unpleasantly."

Newt was quite serious when he said this.

"Our home is still in the UK after all. And even for me, I am free from the circle of the aristocracy, and I can't completely break away. When we come back to the UK, you'll have to deal with them, so there's no harm in getting used to them in advance. ”

Newt was sincere. His attitude towards his grandson has always been one of respect. Or Newt, who was originally wooden and stubborn, and quite rebellious, would never have the attitude of taking care of his juniors.

Rol Scamander pondered for a moment, then said to his grandfather, "I will try my best to get in touch with this person, of course, if I really don't get along......

He didn't finish his words, but the unfinished meaning was counted by both of them.

But seeing his attitude, Newt immediately showed a smile.

"I think you're going to like him. If he was really a boy with a complete aristocratic education. ”

Saying this, Newt showed a look of nostalgia.

"Just like Theseus."

Theseus Scamander is a well-known elite in both aristocratic circles and in the wizarding world as a whole. Of course, that was back then, and now he is just an old man.

Rolf Scamander was a little surprised, but he didn't expect Newt to value a child he had never met so much, and even compared his grandfather with him.

He's really looking forward to meeting that guy now.

……………………

"It's hard for me to look forward to seeing Rove Scamander."

Luke calmly said to Dumbledore, "I'm sure I'll be happy with him." But that's because there's enough skill, not a real fit. ”

But Dumbledore didn't show a dissatisfied look, but nodded with considerable satisfaction, "That's enough." ”

He didn't understand why Luke had some natural resentment towards Rov Scamander. But that didn't stop him from trusting Luke's sociability. He still believes that as long as Luke has the heart, then he can be friends with most people.

It doesn't matter if the personality is compatible or not, it's just that everyone will feel comfortable with Luke.

If Dumbledore had heard Newt compare Luke to Theseus, he would probably scoff at it. After all, Theseus is noble, full of justice, and very capable. But in terms of tactfulness in dealing with people, there is still a gap compared to Luke.

Not every nobleman has such abilities. And the aristocracy generally does not learn such abilities at this age.

"But if you want to get along with Newt, then Rove is a great place to start."

He looked at Luke and prompted, needless to say, he was sure that Luke could easily understand what he meant.

Luke nodded his head to show that he understood, but didn't say anything.

Rol Scamander, Luna's husband in the original setting. Of course, there was more to it than just that he wasn't looking forward to meeting Rove.

Rolf Scamander has lived in the United States since he was a child. It also had to do with the work of his grandmother, Tina Goldstein, or Tina Scamander.

She stepped down from her position as an Auror early on. But since then, he has been working as a clerk in the Auror office. It wasn't until recently that it was completely pushed down.

Newt has been living in the United States because of her. According to Dumbledore, until recently, they had finally planned to return to England.

So the current situation is that Rolf Scamander wants to fit into the circle to which the Scamander family originally belongs, and the current appearance is completely unworkable.

He returned to the aristocratic circle of England with the habits of an American, which would only make people politely ostracize, until he returned to the United States in ashes.

Don't doubt it, these people's soft knives, Luke couldn't be more clear. He knows all these skills, but he doesn't bother to use them.

Dumbledore's attitude was obviously to let him take Rove first, and even cover him in a sense.

There are certainly pros and cons to this.

The advantage is naturally that the Scamander family, which still has a lot of strength among the nobles, will be on his side. Moreover, the Scamander family, at least Newt Scamander's own views, are actually similar to Luke's. At least neither of them repels Muggles.

The downside is also obvious, not everyone will give Luke face. Rove's affairs, he must be deeply involved, and even to some extent to help Rove integrate into the circle. The trouble is not a star.

He didn't think the deal was worth it. There is nothing wrong with his admiration for Newt himself. But there is no interest in the strength of the Scamanders.

But...... It's not that you can't try. After all, Dumbledore has helped him match, and it would be a bit ignorant to refuse directly.

Seeing that Luke was barely coping, Dumbledore was on the verge of laughing.

It's really a great thing.

He knew that Luke, this kid, was quite bad at refusing requests from people he knew.

Just like this time, there were obviously all kinds of reluctance, but he still agreed to his request.

A kitten that needs to be brushed can still be dealt with.

Dumbledore looked at Luke, who was a little depressed, and a smile appeared on his face. People who eat soft and not hard are always more trustworthy than people who really don't eat soft and hard, and don't eat oil and salt.

"What are you talking about?"

Clear and charming, the voice of a lark holding a delicate rose came from the doorway.

Luke and Dumbledore both looked at the door.

There, a woman in a long red dress and glasses approached.

Luke raised an eyebrow. He didn't expect Alice to be so pretty. Dumbledore, on the other hand, smiled, with an appreciative look on his face.

Naturally, anyone can work with anyone, but if the partner can be good-looking, it will naturally be able to give people more goodwill. It doesn't matter who it is. In a sense, it can be said that it is a common feature of human beings.

"Hello, Professor Dumbledore, I've learned a lot from your Patronus Charm and the Heart."

As she spoke, she held out her hand to Dumbledore.

Dumbledore shook Alice's hand: "If you can help Your Excellency, then this book will fulfill my original wish." ”

Dumbledore heard a lot of compliments from others, and he saw too many compliments with examples of specific things. But I'd love to hear it.

After all, everyone is the same at this point. Good words are always good words, and they are not harsher than bad compliments because they are heard too much.

After a brief greeting to Dumbledore, Alice turned to look at Luke on the side.

At this time, Luke sat in a delicate and ornate chair, one hand lazily resting on the armrest, and the other hand supporting his chin.

"Hello, Alice."

He had a gentle smile on his face. It feels like spring sunshine.

The smile on Alice's face gradually retracted, and the expression on her face became more and more serious.

After a few moments, she folded her hands and made a seemingly simple etiquette, but the small details were very troublesome.

"All right, Your Highness Luke."

Luke was not surprised when he saw the picture in front of him, but he was somewhat surprised.

He didn't immediately step forward to help Alice up, but smiled and said, "I thought you had any other tests for me?" ”

"We don't have the authority to look at you. We will only follow you. ”

Alice still had her head bowed. Maintain that complex posture. Dumbledore was a little tired to watch. There are indeed some rules of the nobility that people cannot bear.

Especially these ancient aristocratic etiquette. Except for these long-standing nobles who will use it on very important occasions, they will basically not appear in front of everyone at other times.

The etiquette in front of me, which I can't name, obviously belongs to this category.

It can only be said that it is troublesome, but such a cumbersomeness itself represents dignity.

The disrespectful people are busy digging from the ground, and they don't have the time to talk so much about making such a beautiful but uncomfortable set of etiquette.

Of course, now he can't say a word no matter how much he feels sorry for Alice.

Whether it succeeds or not, it depends on Luke's own choice.

Thinking so, he looked at Luke, who was still smiling but not smiling, and prepared to watch the play with great interest.

Luke looked at Alice, who was bowing her head and making a surrender salute at this time, and his heart was full of helplessness.

"Get up first, Miss Alice, for even if you make such a gesture, I can't agree right now. This is irresponsible to you and irresponsible to myself. ”

Luke said calmly, "Even if you have tested me. I'm going to test your abilities too. ”

"My men, don't need waste."

'Except for mascots that have useful value. He silently added in his heart.

After all, he doesn't have any particularly strong abilities, but there are quite a lot of mascots with considerable use value around him.

"As you wish, sir."

After saying that, Alice got up and sat down in the chair, her expression no longer as polite as before, but calm.

Such an expression is normal.

Luke nodded and didn't speak. He knows very well that in fact, for the time being, in terms of the forces behind him, there is no doubt that he is at a disadvantage in front of Alice.

I don't know how strong the organization Alice leads. But Britain, France, the United States have traces of each other. This in itself is a demonstration of strength.

With such a ready-made organization, he didn't know how much effort and time he would have to save.

But......

"I can't trust you completely, Miss Alice, and why...... You know very well. ”

When Luke said this, his face was cold.

There is even a faint sense of reproach.