harry potter book of crimes

Lupine and the others were discussing who would be more appropriate to ask about this matter. No matter who they asked in the end, they still believed that there was always a reason why Mrs. Maxim concealed it.

Yes, now that things have happened, they will no longer easily doubt anyone who was once worthy of trust. After all, in the current disaster, disasters are rampant, and trust has become a very luxurious thing, worthy of everyone.

cherish.

It's just that... behind the white lies, there may be some cruel facts hidden. To be honest, there is a ripple of uneasiness in everyone's heart right now.

Yes, even Aberforth, who still looks careless, is actually the same - didn't you see that his hand stopped wiping the goblet?

However, only Charlotte remained the same as usual.

"Sirius, would you like another drink?"

I saw her carrying the bottle to the table and signaling to Sirius. But at this moment, everyone was troubled by Maxim's letter, so naturally they were not in the mood to continue drinking.

"No, no need."

Sirius shook his head at her, and then discussed a few words with Lupin and the others. Then, he subconsciously glanced at Charlotte's back as she returned to the bar table.

Yes, at times like this, the calmer the person, the more problems they have. In fact, everyone here has already noticed Charlotte's "problem" - she didn't just do it tonight.

It became like this.

The destruction of the Werther family was a big blow to Charlotte after all. Although she had disliked that family since she was a child, let alone others, at least she had always loved her father deeply.

However, everything is gone. Whether they like it or hate it, almost all family members have become victims of this huge disaster.

Sirius and Lupine originally wanted to hide this from Charlotte, and Maka also felt that maybe they should do this... At least, it seemed that they did not tell her the truth before this disaster was over.

necessary.

However, the two remaining children of the Werther family were among their group of refugees and were taken care of by Lupin - in this world, where could they go? And this community only had so much space, Charlotte

Te lives here too, and he will find out sooner or later.

When she learned from the child that it was her father who saved the two of them with his own life, and even wanted to send them out even if they turned into living corpses... To be honest, even she herself didn't know how she could bear it.

Live without collapse.

But Charlotte has changed since then.

She, who used to love to smile, no longer had a smile on her face. She became quiet and indifferent, as if nothing could affect her heart anymore.

However, perhaps because of those two children, the two remaining family members, she did not completely sink. Even if she just pretended to be calm and natural, as if nothing had happened, she did not want the children to see her lost state.

But this may be the limit of what Charlotte can do.

"Did something bad happen again on the front lines?"

When Sirius and Lupin hesitated about Maxim's letter, this idea only flashed through Charlotte's mind, and then she instinctively ignored it.

There are enough misfortunes in this world, and she doesn't want to feel any more sadness. If she thinks about it more, she's afraid that she really won't be able to hold on.

"Aberforth, I'm going back first - I have to get up early tomorrow to wash the clothes for the two children. I don't know where they have gone these past few days, and they are covered in mud. It's really a headache."

After saying this casually, Charlotte put down the rag in her hand, waved her hand and walked towards the back door. She now lives with her two children, near Aberforth, so she can get closer through the back door.

Some.

"Um?"

Aberforth paused again, looked at her, and then nodded.

"Well... rest early."

To be honest, it was quite strange that Aberforth, who had always been aloof to others, would say this. However, Charlotte obviously didn't care much, and his rare concern was in vain.

Not long after, Charlotte, covered in moonlight, walked step by step on the stone road outside the back door, and then gently opened a door on the street not far away with a "click".

At this time, both children have naturally gone to bed long ago, so they have to be gentle with their hands and feet.

Charlotte didn't light a lamp either. After closing the door, she slowly climbed up the stairs to the second floor. She opened the door on the right and stood at the door to take a look. She saw the two children sleeping soundly in bed.

, she also returned to her room.

Because they live here, everyone tries not to use magic spells as much as possible and has to do everything by themselves. It is still very tiring for them who are not accustomed to Muggle life. In addition, Xia has never been married.

Lott also has to take care of the daily life of her two children. It's easy to imagine how her life has been lately.

Unfortunately, even though she was exhausted physically and mentally, she still couldn't sleep well at night. Her father's death, the destruction of her family, and even her helplessness in the face of disasters, as soon as she lay down, everything began to happen to her.

swirling in my mind.

Maybe everyone living in this community has this kind of situation, but I believe she is the most serious.

After lying there for a long time and realizing that she might still have trouble falling asleep on her own tonight, Charlotte finally got up again, opened the drawer of the bedside table, and took out a bottle of magic potion.

However, after uncorking the bottle, she looked at the potion in a daze.

That's right, occasionally... just occasionally, Charlotte will think of Maka. It's been a while since she's seen him, and she doesn't know how many powerful enemies he has defeated and how many innocent lives he has saved.

However, the disaster is still going on, and listening to the contents of the weekly secret messages, it seems that it is getting worse.

"Gudu."

Don't think too much about bad things. Thinking too much will only drown everything in despair. Charlotte took a sip of sleeping pills, corked the bottle and put it in the drawer, then lay down on the bed.

The night was getting darker, and the insects outside the window were chirping one after another, which highlighted its tranquility.

The effect of the potion is reliable... Under the influence of the sleeping pill, Charlotte gradually fell into a dream. Even though the nightmares continued, the night was finally over.

The next morning, while Charlotte was washing clothes at the door, she heard something - Sirius left the community and went to Beauxbatons to find out the truth in person.

After hearing it, she just lowered her head and responded softly.

"Oh, is that so?"