harry potter book of crimes

"Principal, a student reported to me this morning that Draco Malfoy was also missing..."

In fact, when Snape suddenly appeared in the auditorium and strode over with a sullen expression on his face, Maka had roughly guessed what he was going to say.

Snape's life has been very peaceful recently. After getting the job of Professor of Defense Against the Dark Arts, his only thought now is probably to live a peaceful life with his sister Tia.

To be honest, this will not be a perfect life for Snape. Because judging from the choices he made in the Grindelwald incident, what he hopes most is probably to meet Harry's mother Lily, and it is

The kind that is unimpeded by life and death.

The reason why he embarked on the current path was only because he was unexpectedly blocked by Macana.

"Speaking of which, it seems like it's been a long time since I saw the 'Big Bat of Hogwarts'?"

Regardless of whether Snape's love for Lily has been slightly distorted by reality and time, at least he still had a firm and clear thought in the past, which made him walk with a meteoric stride.

It was precisely because when he walked quickly that his robes would be puffed up by the airflow, many young wizards secretly nicknamed him "Big Bat".

When Professor McGonagall put down the tableware in her hand in response to Snape's words, Maka also put aside the goblet full of juice in her hand and turned her head slightly to look over there.

"Professor Snape, don't worry, Draco is here with me."

Maka's words made the professors feel a little relieved, and at the same time they began to cast a closer look at what exactly happened.

Enth Taron had disappeared once before, and now he was back safe and sound, but Snape came to tell him that Draco Malfoy had disappeared again.

Coupled with the stone tablet that Maka brought back last night, even if Maka didn't explain much, it was difficult for everyone to think about things for the better.

"Don't worry, everyone, although this matter is indeed a bit complicated, I will find a way." Maka thought for a while and said, "Professor Snape, please write a letter to the Malfoys first... No, I think it's better.

After our classes are over, let’s go for a walk together!”

The Malfoys can only count on Draco as their son now. After all, although Lucius was rescued from Azkaban by Maka, if he wants to take up the responsibility of a family as he did in the past, he must

impossible.

It is said that in the Malfoy family, Narcissa, the wife and mother, is now basically the one who comes forward. Lucius can only stay at home and be the head of the family behind the scenes, and may not appear in public more than once a year.

Fortunately, with the background of the Malfoy family, it will definitely not be a problem to rely on their laurels to survive until Draco graduates. After that, it will depend on how Draco, the heir, will run the family.

"...Their family cannot live without Draco as their son."

After saying this, Maka picked up the juice again and took two big gulps.

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Malfoy Manor is located in Wiltshire, England.

This is a large-scale mansion. In ancient times, when wizards and Muggles lived together, this was a real Muggle lord's mansion.

Of course, modern members of the Malfoy family would never admit this.

Speaking of which, this place was once commandeered by Voldemort and briefly became the headquarters of the Death Eaters. At that time, many spells were cast on the manor, which made it look eerie, but also had a dark beauty.

After that, Voldemort lost his life again in Hogwarts, Lucius was captured, Narcissa disappeared, and even Dobby, who managed the manor day and night, went to the Hog's Head Bar, which was depressed for a while.

But today, when Maka and Snape came here again, they found that the manor seemed to be rejuvenated.

The garden in front of the mansion is neatly manicured, and the exquisite fountain is shining with crystal brilliance in the sun.

Although there is no longer the white peacock in the past, butterflies are flying in the garden and birds are chirping softly. It can be said that it is less luxurious and more natural.

On the aisle in the center of the garden, while walking and admiring the surrounding scenery, Maka felt more and more... that she had made the right choice not to be quick.

"...I prepared a magic potion for him to help him have no dreams at night, and then continued to study the cause of his symptoms, but there was no gain."

Next to Maka, Snape was telling how he was entrusted by Narcissa to treat Draco's frequent nightmares.

Just having nightmares and making it difficult to sleep is not uncommon in St. Mungo's, but Draco's situation is special.

"He was affected physically and mentally by a force, but I haven't started to check where that force came from." Maka explained, "There is only one thing I am sure of - this problem may not be easy to solve.

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Hearing this, Snape nodded slightly and did not continue to ask any further questions.

Because he knew that Maka was also the type who "will tell you what he wants to say without asking, and won't answer what he doesn't want to say no matter how much you ask."

Snape has known Maka for so long, and he has become accustomed to this kind of temperament that is quite similar to his own.

The two of them walked along the corridor to the door of the mansion, and then Snape stepped forward and knocked on the door.

"Crack!"

There had just been a knock on the door, and with the faint sound of an apparition coming from inside, the door was pushed open slightly from the inside.

"This is Malfoy Manor. Excuse me...please ask the two guests why they didn't reveal their identities outside the main entrance..."

The half-face of a house elf peeking out from the door was that of a house elf, and it was not Dobby. It seemed that after Narcissa returned home, she hired a new servant to look after the house.

"Go and tell your master that Severus Snape and Maka McClane are visiting and want to talk to him about something."

"Uh...oh, okay...please wait here..."

It can be seen that this new elf is not used to people coming to visit, and even the wizard who ran into the garden without permission hesitated.

Thinking about it this way, it's probably been a while since Malfoy Manor welcomed guests.

However, the house elves didn't know how to deal with Snape and Maka, and Lucius knew it very well.

After the elf disappeared in front of the two people with another crackling sound, he apparated directly into the hall with the elf from an unknown place, even skipping the time of walking over.

"Oh, Severus... and Mr. Maclean, why did you two suddenly..." Lucius thrust his cane into the house elf's arms and hurried to the door to greet him, "This house is simple.

If you don’t mind it, please come in and let me do my best as a master..."

"If your manor is still simple, how can I, a homeless person, live?" Maka was not polite. After Lucius's greeting, he immediately walked inside, "Look at you like this.

You seem to be in good spirits...are you a little fatter than before?"

Just as Maka said, Lucius Malfoy still has long platinum hair, and his clothes are as exquisite and comfortable as ever.

In this man, there may occasionally be forced lows or highs, but the pride derived from pure blood has taken root in his living habits since childhood. In this regard, the two generations of Malfoy and his son are almost the same.

Sample.

"Haha, Mr. McClain, you are joking..."

Regarding Maka's current reputation and status, even if he, Lucius Malfoy, has never received any favor from him, he still has to be treated with caution. Not to mention, it is entirely thanks to Maka that he is still standing here.

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Here, while Maka was chatting with Lucius, trying to prepare the ground for the serious topic that was about to come, Snape also came a little closer.

"Lucius, is Narcissa at home today?"

It can be said that the three of them are old classmates. Although they have not been together for a long time, their friendship is not that shallow. Otherwise, with Snape's character, even if Tia was there to persuade him, he probably would not agree to help.

Now, Draco had a problem while he was at Hogwarts. Naturally, his "old friend" who accepted the treatment request would also feel some responsibility.

"Narcissa?"

Lucius couldn't help but feel a little uneasy when he saw that something seemed wrong with Snape's expression.

The current Malfoy family is doing its best to maintain operations, and it is not even a little bit more difficult than in the past? To be honest, this family can no longer withstand too much storm in a short period of time.

But once Snape's subtle expression appeared together with Maka, would it still be a small matter?

"She went to MacMillan's house today, and she will probably have lunch there before coming back..." Lucius slowed down his steps to lead the way, and replied rather uneasily, "What's wrong? Is there something..."

Snape nodded and said, "McLean and I have something to talk to you about. I think it would be best for Narcissa to be here."

His words were actually confirming Lucius's "bad" guess. As for what bad things the Malfoys needed to hear together... Lucius's heart sank suddenly.

"Don't be too nervous, relax--"

Seeing this, Maka had no choice but to continue playing the role of comfort, otherwise what would be the point of his coming here this time?

"If Madam is not here, you can tell her later... Anyway, let's sit down and have something to drink first! Don't think about the worst, I still have a lot of things that you need to do!"

When Lucius heard this, he could only suppress the random thoughts in his mind and continue walking forward with Maka and Snape.

Then, the group of three people, together with the house elves who followed them, walked through the main hall, climbed the stairs, and arrived at a luxurious living room on the second floor.