harry potter book of crimes

"Yes, the head of the family...well, I mean, the 'old man' wants you to go back...you know, the Brandt family is facing tremendous pressure now. As an outstanding member of the family, don't you think

Shouldn't we go back and work with our families to overcome this difficulty..."

Yes, the Brandt family is here.

Or perhaps it could be more accurate to say that it was Erich's uncle who came - the old guy who led a group of family wizards to forcefully separate De Kuin and Erich.

To be honest, DeQuin will probably remember this guy's appearance for the rest of her life, and that sharp and mean look has already been deeply imprinted in her soul.

However, the other party seemed to completely ignore De Guin's presence. He just stood in front of the desk and talked quietly with Erich who was sitting behind the desk.

"Erich, I know you will definitely not be able to forgive me for what I have done to you. But it doesn't matter, because I don't need your forgiveness - you can hate me all your life! But this has nothing to do with the entire Brandt family.

There is no connection between my life and death... You can hate me personally and at the same time, go back and fight to save your home and protect your parents, brothers and sisters, right?"

"Hmph...I've said so much, why don't you give me an answer?"

After so many years, Erich only felt that this guy still spoke arrogantly and looked disgusting.

Since his father, Edward, was the designated first heir of the Brandt family, he had to deal with a lot of things every day at the request of the old head of the family. Therefore, the person in charge of disciplining Erich was usually the old guy in front of him.

Under strict control, from childhood to adulthood, Erich would often just purse his lips as thin as paper and remain silent when facing him.

That's right, even when he was the Minister of Magic in the German Ministry of Magic, he was essentially the same as before.

Until now, Erich thought that with the help of Hermione and the others, he had finally gotten rid of the constraints of the guy in front of him. But the facts have proved that the Brandt family is a wizarding family that is still on the rise after all.

It is completely different from Sirius who was lucky enough to escape from the Black family early on.

It’s not that easy to abandon one’s origins and the fetters of family ties!

Just like now, when the other party comes to the door in person like before, what can Erich do?

"What answer do you want?" After a long period of silence, Erich raised his head and stared at the other person across the desk, and said coldly, "Or, what answer do you want, I must give you an answer? My uncle

...Is it possible that you came here just to take me home? Just for me, this may not be too much trouble, right?"

While saying this, he also glanced slightly towards the door of the office - outside the door that was not closed, there were two family wizards of the Brandt family standing, and facing them

Erich, who was very familiar with this scene, believed that at this moment there must be at least twenty so-called "entourage" in the hall on the first floor of the Belgian Ministry of Magic.

My uncle has always been like this. He probably knows in his heart that his bad temper will always offend people, so he is always extra cautious and brings a group of people with him wherever he goes.

"A lot of effort?" Hearing Erich's sarcasm, the other party just curled his lips, "Humph, who has been treating the Belgian Ministry of Magic as his own home these days, staying there all day without showing up?

Do you still blame me for spending so much time?"

After mocking him in turn, he shook his head again and said calmly:

"As I said just now, put aside personal grudges for the time being. I am here to take you back. But... you are not the only one who wants to be brought back. In fact...

And you—"

As he said this, he suddenly turned his head and for the first time directed his gaze towards Ms. De Guin, who had only been sitting on the sofa nearby since the beginning.

Being stared at unexpectedly, De Kuin couldn't help being stunned, and for a moment he forgot to speak.

Of course, the other party didn't seem to want to hear what she had to say.

"What's your name...'Emily DeQuin'? Yes, I remember you. We have met more than once back then...Erich, do you hear me clearly? This time

You can take her back too - the 'old man' has spoken and wants to see her."

The other party's words really came out of the blue, and even Erich didn't react for a moment. After hesitating for a moment, he said with a look of doubt and vigilance:

"What? Why? So far..."

"'Belgian Minister of Magic' - this identity is enough to be recognized by the old man, it's that simple." The other party said calmly, "And... you should also know that the Brandt family is currently working with the Federation and Mark.

Sim cooperates, as the vanguard of the battle against the living zombies, and uses the strength of the family to resist the enemy's invasion. Under such a big situation, even the Blois family is willing to extend a hand of friendship to us, but you still have to hold on to your own personal grudges

How long will you hide?"

Having said this, he spread his hands again and added:

"What's more, through your hands, the Belgian Ministry of Magic and my Brandt family can establish a common front to a certain extent. Although this will be a matter of time, it may be a few days sooner. You

What do you think?"

At the end, it seemed that the other party didn't want to cover up his words anymore, and he clearly put his interests on the table.

Yes, of course Erich knew very well that the Brandt family is such a family that puts interests first. Although it can easily attract people's disgust, compared with some hypocrites who are accustomed to hiding, such true villains may not at least be

The most miserable type.

Well! At least Erich obviously didn't like this feeling.

"No, I won't go back, let alone bring Emily back! Just give up on this idea!" He frowned and said, "As for how you deal with things when you go back, it's not my business.

Already."

"Humph, it's a trivial matter that I can't do the job. After all, this is not a task specifically assigned to me by the old man. Erich, do you know who asked me to come to you? Actually... it's Edward! Do you understand now?

"

"Father?"

When Erich knew that the person who spoke this was actually his father who had ignored him since childhood, he was really surprised.

From the last time he met his father until now, he thought that his father must have completely given up on him as an "unfilial son". As a result... it seems that the relationship between himself and the family is far from being completely severed.