Hogwarts behind-the-scenes big boss

Lucius quickly invited Moriarty into the house. The afternoon tea party was held on the second floor of the villa. Moriarty and Lucius walked up the stairs side by side, and a set of furniture specially used for drinking tea came into view.

The gold dining table had four curved table legs inlaid with pearls, and the beech wood chat chair was covered with fox fur. After Moriarty sat down, he felt warm and comfortable.

"Dear Mr. Moriarty Slytherin," Narcissa Malfoy came over with a tablecloth in hand and a smile on her face: "Welcome to Malfoy Manor as a guest."

Moriarty stood up and said a friendly greeting, and Lucius and Draco also stood up - they had just sat down, but they had to stand up.

Because Narcissa began to spread the tablecloth on the golden dining table.

The hostess lays the tablecloth herself to show respect for the guests. This is a very solemn etiquette.

Moriarty stood aside and waited quietly with his cane in both hands. Lucius raised his head very high, as if he was proud to have a hardworking and capable wife.

Of course he has the capital to be proud of. Today, Narcissa wore light makeup, and her skin was astonishingly white and dazzling.

She wore a white off-the-shoulder dress, which accentuated her graceful figure and exuded a warm and elegant temperament.

When she leaned down and stretched out her white arms to spread the tablecloth, the whiteness and plumpness of her chest, back, waist and hips were displayed before Moriarty's eyes.

Moriarty politely shifted his gaze, and he saw Narcissa wearing a small khaki round hat with a lace and silver flower stuck on the right side, and her long golden curly hair draped over her shoulders.

Her long hair swayed like waves. It turned out that Narcissa had laid out the tablecloth, turned around and said to everyone: "Please sit down."

Moriarty sat back down. He looked at the white lace hand-embroidered tablecloth decorated with beads and admired it endlessly.

Lucius nodded gratefully, and Narcissa smiled and took out a pot of newly planted daffodils, placed them in the center of the dining table, and placed a photo of the Malfoy family next to the flowers.

Narcissa arranged all of this by herself without using magic, so it can be said to be very grand.

Moriarty also praised without hesitation: "Ms. Narcissa's name 'Narcissa' represents Narcissus in Greek mythology. Your skin is white and glowing, and your soul is as pure as Narcissa."

"Thank you." Narcissa nodded with a smile. She folded the tablecloth in front of Moriarty into three pleats and then left.

Moriarty, who was familiar with European culture, would certainly not think that this was Narcissa's code to ask him to meet him at three o'clock in the night. In fact, this was also a kind of etiquette for afternoon tea.

Although Moriarty isn't a big fan of these old-fashioned etiquettes - and the Malfoys probably aren't either.

But everyone present strictly abided by it, showing a cheerful appearance, and the atmosphere was harmonious.

Narcissa came carrying a silver tray, which contained high-end tea sets - fine porcelain cups and saucers or silver tea sets, teapots, filters, tea strainers, tea measuring spoons, tea trays, and teaspoons. They were all sparkling silver.

Crystal clear.

"Mr. Moriarty, do you know why silver tea sets are used for afternoon tea?" Lucius looked at his tea set with pleasure.

"It is said that in Britain, which lacks sunshine, silver tea sets often reveal people's desire for sunshine." Moriarty replied casually, and Lucius and Moriarty started chatting.

Everyone was waiting for Narcissa to serve tea.

It is also a kind of etiquette for afternoon tea that the hostess wears formal clothes to serve the guests personally. She has to ask a servant to help, so today the house elves of Malfoy Manor are on holiday.

"Mr. Moriarty, I have prepared three kinds of black tea, Keemun black tea, Earl Gray tea, and Ceylon black tea. Which one do you drink?"

Narcissa came over again carrying a tray. In the tray were three pots of black tea, three gold teacups, a pot of milk, and a few small saucers for condiments.

"Keemun black tea." A trace of reminiscence flashed in Moriarty's eyes.

Narcissa asked again: "Milk? Coffee? Sugar cubes? Orange slices? Lemons?"

"No, thank you."

"Neither?" Narcissa noticed the reminiscence in Moriarty's eyes and guessed, "Mr. Moriarty drank Keemun black tea in China?"

Moriarty shook his head: "In my ten years in China, hiding in Eastern Tibet, being with the cold every day, it is not an exaggeration to say that I drank the wind and ate the snow. How could I have the opportunity to taste Keemun black tea."

This passage made the Malfoy family feel uncomfortable. They had read Lockhart's novel and believed it to be true.

"But - I have heard of the famous name of Keemun Black Tea." Moriarty's voice became high-pitched. Afternoon tea should be cheerful. If he messed up the atmosphere, how could he talk to Lucius.

"Qimen black tea is produced in Qimen County in the Huangshan Mountains area in southwestern Anhui Province, China.

It has a tight and even appearance, beautiful peaks and seedlings, and a dark color. It is commonly known as "Baoguang".

The inner essence is fragrant, with the aroma of honey, and the top-grade tea also contains the fragrance of orchids, known as the ‘Keemun Fragrance’. The fragrant and long-lasting soup is red and bright, the taste is sweet and mellow, and the brewed tea leaves are bright red.”

Moriarty talked eloquently in front of the Malfoy family. Lucius was obviously shocked and praised Moriarty with a dry smile.

Narcissa shook her head and smiled: "Mr. Moriarty spoke so well of Keemun Black Tea that I doubt whether I can brew Keemun Black Tea that is fragrant, long-lasting, sweet, fresh and mellow."

"I am a quick talker. I should wait until Ms. Narcissa has made tea before commenting on your craftsmanship with those words."

Moriarty stretched out his hand to signal Narcissa to go ahead and make tea.

Narcissa smiled at Moriarty and began to operate. Her bright white hands flashed across the tray and selected the needed tea sets.

Add water, heat, boil, warm, break tea leaves, add tea, stir...

The white and tender hands looked dazzling in the steam, and the faint fragrance of tea penetrated Moriarty's nostrils.

Watching Narcissa make tea was a pleasure, and Moriarty seemed to see the shadow of himself making potions.

Women from pure-blood families are really different. They can do small things that are usually inconspicuous and pleasing to the eye.

When the black tea was brewed, Nanacissa served it to Moriarty, then Lucius, Draco, and finally made her own portion.

"Please, Mr. Moriarty." Lucius, as the host, invited.

Moriarty took a sip, letting the mellow (slightly bitter) aroma of black tea bloom on his taste buds, and he said lightly: "You asked me before, did you invent a broom that guarantees safety?

I can tell you now that the flying broom I invented not only ensures safety, but also ensures speed, ultimate speed, faster than any broom."

"Uh, cough, cough, cough!" Draco choked and spat out the black tea in his mouth. Narcissa quickly brought a tablecloth to wipe Draco's mouth.

"You are too careless, child." Narcissa patted Draco on the back with loving eyes.

"You dote on him too much." Lucius glared at Draco, and then looked at Moriarty with disbelief.

Although he knew that Moriarty had no need to lie, Lucius couldn't help but wonder, after all, isn't speed and safety what wizards care most about when buying broomsticks?

The broomstick invented by Moriarty solves two difficulties at once!

Is this true?

Although Lucius didn't ask, Moriarty noticed it, and he moved out Nico Flamel again to ensure that Lucius believed in the existence of the new broom.

"Fudge will take office next year, so Nico Flamel and I put the development of the wand suit on hold and focused on the development of the broomstick instead.

As you know, the 1990 Quidditch World Cup will be held in Canada, and we are preparing to put the new brooms on the market before the World Cup starts."

What Moriarty said had noses and eyes. Lucius gradually believed it. Draco was already convinced. He stood up excitedly and knocked over the tea cup: "Father, can I get a new broom? On the premise of ensuring safety.

Next, you will buy me a broomstick, you said so!"

"Oh no!" Narcissa quickly held up the teacup, but the tea had already wet the tablecloth, which meant she had to get a new one.

"You don't need to do anything, I'll just wave the magic wand." Moriarty said understandingly. Afternoon tea etiquette requires the hostess to serve with her own hands, but it does not require the guests not to use magic.

But Narcissa insisted on changing a new tablecloth for Moriarty herself.

Moriarty shook his head. He was not pitying her, he just didn't want trivial matters to delay his conversation with Lucius.

Lucius was now livid with anger, "Draco?? Malfoy!"