Chapter 142: Lucius' Bluff
Dragon.
This creature is not very rare in the wizarding world, and there is a fire dragon sanctuary and research base in Romania.
Because of their deliberate concealment and concealment, Muggles today have long thought that the dragons that appeared in the story were fictional, but they did exist all over the world.
However, due to its large size and fierce personality, there is no place where the dragon can be sold as a pet on the surface.
Even baby dragons or dragon eggs are only traded in shadowy places that are difficult for the Ministry of Magic and other law enforcement agencies to reach.
And this egg is what the Luciustos scooped up from Tumbledown Alley.
"Ah...... yes, that's it. ”
After confirming that it was correct, Peter spoke.
"Lucius, you must have worked a lot to get this, right?"
Without any politeness, Peter stroked the hot dragon egg and called the wizard by his name.
“…… It's just a dragon egg. ”
After hesitating for a moment, Lucius just said this kind of thing in a calm tone.
"It's not the supply that's in trouble, in fact, there are dragon eggs for sale in Tumbledown Alley right now, and if you have the guts to show up there, you can buy them."
It's really not that hard to buy something.
Although the Ministry of Magic strictly forbids some things, and the average wizard does not have access to them, there are always some 'contraband' that can be easily found in places like Tumbledown Alley.
Whether it's magical beasts or dark magic paraphernalia, the Ministry of Magic is like a blind man who can't catch any rumors.
After all, they themselves want these things.
In a sense, the smuggling and trafficking are in their acquiescence.
"It's not smuggling per se that the Ministry of Magic hates, it's smuggling that doesn't make a profit...... Fudge, in particular, as long as he is rich and powerful, he will turn a blind eye. ”
"I'll just say it."
Listening to Lucius's explanation, Peter just laughed.
"It's not difficult for you Malfoy, is it?"
On the surface, it seemed like a compliment, but Lucius, who had been walking between the upper echelons of the Ministry of Magic and other families for many years, heard something unusual.
He didn't need any praise, all he had to do was report the water that was free of deception and reality.
Thinking of this, Lucius sneered:
"Yes, it's not difficult to buy, but do you dare to buy openly?"
Instead of flinching, he showed an arrogant attitude.
"Think about it with your brain, the master's purpose is to use the dragon egg to make waves in Hogwarts, if I bring it openly, the Ministry of Magic will soon find out about me, and Dumbledore will also target me, what do you think will happen then?"
"Whew, you're scared?"
"Scared? No, I'm just sad for your lack of sight, when it's time for us to be united, but you're here to suppress dissent and want to raise your voice while your master is weak. ”
'Da Da Da Da'
Gently poking his cane against the floor in disrepair, Lucius slowly raised his hand, replacing his fingers with the tip of the cane.
"Dead rat, who gave you the guts? Do you really think I won't report your sowing of discord to my master? ”
After some arrogant questioning, Peter's original smile was gone.
His expression was stiff, and his eyes dodged from side to side.
And this unfolding is exactly what Lucius expected.
After all, Peter was such a person.
Although he entered Gryffindor on the surface, all he had was the courage to conform to the herd.
He had never been able to carry the Ding alone, otherwise that would not have happened:
"It's just a waste who turned against him at the peak of his master's prime, what qualifications do you have to play tricks in front of me?"
“…… Of course not. ”
When Lucius was firing at full power, Peter's gaze couldn't help but turn left and right.
Once again, with a somewhat embarrassed smile, he just gently closed the suitcase containing the dragon egg.
"Because I'm a dead man on the surface, I must have a lot of restrictions on my movements, and some things are not very clear."
Seeing his flattering smile that had changed, Lucius only squinted his eyes.
With a gloomy look, he just shook his head.
"You must know that the master needs a force that can operate in the open to help him, and if you are really loyal to the master, put away your messy thoughts."
Seeing Peter's bald appearance, Lucius couldn't help but reach out and stroke his long hair, which was still thick.
"Then I'll leave first, and I'll have to find a way to get rid of today's memories when I go back."
Lucius just turned away, leaving Peter with a back.
"I advise you to do the same, and don't make a mistake and drag me into the water."
The contempt in his words stuck in Peter's heart like needle after needle, but he just smiled.
When Lucius was completely out of the screaming shack, Peter couldn't help but punch the ground.
"Damn, what are you pretending to be in front of me, aren't you also a traitor to your accomplices! If it weren't for betraying other people, how could you have stayed here. ”
Peter himself was full of resentment about this.
After escaping Sirius, he hadn't thought about asking his fellow Death Eaters for help.
With Malfoy's help, he could even leave England and go somewhere else.
However, he couldn't.
By the time he recovered, Malfoy had already collapsed to the Ministry of Magic.
By the time Peter came to his senses, everything was settled.
Several self-proclaimed pure-blooded wizarding families, led by Malfoy, still stand, while others have been sent to Azkaban Prison.
"The bullshit was controlled by the Imperius Curse, and you obviously fell to the ...... first Master. ”
However, this seemingly imposing rebuttal was only heard by Peter himself.
Just as he didn't dare to say it in front of Malfoy, he didn't dare to say it to Malfoy's face.
But now, will anyone listen to him say these things?
No, it won't.
And he didn't have any way back.
From the time he betrayed his friend to the Death Eaters, there was no turning back.
Sirius is in prison, and once the truth is revealed, he will literally become a street rat.
"That's all I can do, that's all I can do."
Grabbing the suitcase on the floor, Peter pulled a bottle out of his pocket.
After taking a sip, his face gradually distorted, reforming into the image of another stranger.
After covering himself with his cloak, Peter slowly walked out of the screaming shack and towards an old pub at the very edge of Hogsmeade.
He didn't notice that there was an eagle in the sky staring straight down with a sharp gaze.
"Shhh...... Bars and hotels. ”