"How's it going? Are you confident?" Lucius seemed to be concerned, but in fact his tone was full of affirmation and pride.
Narcissa walked forward, gave Xie Lin a gentle hug, and then rolled her eyes at Lucius, "See what you said, a competition of this level..." Then she looked around arrogantly, He glanced at the other three warriors and said, "How can an opponent of this level be my son's opponent?"
Xie Lin almost choked on his saliva. He coughed twice to signal his mother to stop provoking hostility for him. Oh my god, I know you want to show off your son, but even if it’s the truth, don’t say it directly in front of others.
Mr. Monroe snorted coldly, expressing his dissatisfaction, while Mrs. Weasley and Bill also looked unhappy.
Although Harry was the warrior with the most points in the second event, Schelling was still far ahead in the total score - the key is that the way he broke through was so surprising. You must know that the surprised people mentioned here include the three major players in Europe. Including the principal of the magic school. Use ancient dragon language to train the evil dragon guarding the golden egg, use a new and original human body transformation technique to sneak into the bottom of the lake... Both times used magic that had never been seen before...
So, what new methods will Schelling use for the third project?
Even Dumbledore probably couldn't figure it out.
Therefore, even if Mr. Monroe and Mrs. Weasley were not convinced, they could not say anything to refute.
Eleanor's parents did not feel dissatisfied, but instead looked at Xie Lin with a smile and admiration.
Mr. Hohenheim came over with steady steps and held out his palm. Lucius knew in his heart that the other party was the most powerful pure-blood family in Germany and could stand side by side with the Malfoy family. He did not dare to neglect and hurriedly reached out his hands to hold them together. (He did not know about the Sleeping Dragon Society or the alliance between Schelling and the Hohenheim family)
"Mr. Malfoy, I really envy you for giving birth to such an outstanding son." He glanced at Xie Lin first, and then continued gently and politely, "Although I didn't come to the scene for the first two games, I was also in the newspaper. After seeing the detailed process, it seems to me that our other three warriors will only be accompanying you in this competition, and the final champion will almost definitely belong to your young master."
Although Lucius thought so too, he was obviously well versed in the hypocrisy of nobles. He smiled and said, "You are too flattering to him when you say this. Don't forget that he is 3 years younger than the two warriors. And I think,” he paused before saying thoughtfully, “everything is unknown until the real results of the game come out.”
"Of course that's the case," Mr. Hohenheim replied knowingly: "I specifically told Eleanor to go all out. Even if she doesn't win the championship in the end, she can't lose the family's reputation and image."
"Sir," Xie Lin interrupted, "please allow me to say that Eleanor's strength is no worse than mine, and she also has many advantages in alchemy items. You should have more confidence in her." Xie Lin's eyes flashed and he said with a smile: "Of course, I will go all out and just rely on my strength to get this honor."
"I like young people who are as humble and polite as you and have a clear understanding of their own strength." Mr. Hohenheim showed a meaningful smile. "Eleanor told me about your strength. I believe it." She can never be your opponent... To be honest, as a father, I only have one daughter, and I know her thoughts best..."
"Don't look at her quiet and easy-going look. This girl has been very arrogant since she was a child. She has to be strong and competitive in everything. I have never seen her praise someone so much in her words-"
A lightning-like gleam flashed in Mr. Hohenheim's eyes, "You are the first, young Master Malfoy. I wonder what you think of my daughter?"
Lucius and Narcissa looked at each other, both showing expressions of realization——
It seems that they are not looking for trouble, but are here to get married!
Lucius curled his lips disdainfully. Women will only affect the speed at which a man pulls out his wand. A good man should put his career first. How can he be tied up by personal affairs between men and women? Moreover, Xie Lin, a bastard, has too many romantic encounters. Come on... Lucius is not without intelligence at Hogwarts. He is in regular contact with Snape. In addition to helping Snape collect some foreign banned potion materials, he will also take advantage of the opportunity. Find out how your two sons are doing at school.
According to Snape, Sherrin seemed to be in love with both young ladies of the Greengrass family. Then, there seems to be a girlfriend in Ravenclaw. If we include the missing eldest daughter of the Shafiq family. He already has 4 girlfriends. This guy still doesn’t know how to stop. Damn it——
Why didn't I receive such treatment when I was young... Lucius shook his head hurriedly and quickly dismissed this slightly dangerous idea.
Narcissa was smiling all over her face. In her opinion, having a girl like him meant that her son was excellent.
"This..." Xie Lin hesitated.
Seeing that there was something going on, Mr. Hohenheim threw out a heavy bait, "I can make the decision in the name of the contemporary head of the Hohenheim family. If you and I are lucky enough to marry, our family will not interfere with your personal feelings. We will never interfere with any emotional entanglements elsewhere, and we will also give you a big gift——"
"The core top-secret inheritance of our Hohenheim family - human alchemy, can be given to you as a great gift for your engagement."
"And you, on the day Eleanor takes over as the next head of the family, will also obtain the position of 'son-in-law of the family' in the Hohenheim family. This is the status and power that matches the position of the head of the family. When the head of the family is absent, you will have the power to supervise the family. The supreme power over all things.”
This gift was indeed an unexpected and generous gift. Narcissa had already covered her mouth, too surprised to speak.
Lucius's eyes flashed brightly, and his fingers had tightly grasped his snake-shaped silver-plated cane. At this moment, he looked at Xie Lin and wished he could rush forward to accept the marriage on Xie Lin's behalf.
"Merlin's beard!" Lucius regretted in his heart, "I apologize for the disrespectful thoughts that appeared in my mind just now. A good woman will not only not affect the speed of a man pulling out the wand, but also make her A man would have to struggle twenty, oh no, thirty years less!...Why didn't I get such treatment back then..."
This was the second time today that Lucius felt envious and jealous of his son. He inadvertently recalled Narcissa and her two sisters, the beautiful sisters who were legendary as the "Three Golden Flowers of the Black Family" in that era. Flowers, and began to think about it, but he was sour in his heart, "I am also very handsome, I am also the second generation of rich people, rich and handsome, why do you think so? Why do you think so? Brat, you are so handsome It’s so… so enviable…”
Schelling did not agree.
He knew that as long as he nodded, his power would almost double in an instant.
After all, the Hohenheim family is just his ally now. Although they cooperate with him in all aspects and will cooperate with his plans and actions, they are not under his control and deployment.
However, he has his own bottom line and persistence. He will not use his feelings as a political bargaining chip.
He didn't refuse, but this was purely because he didn't hate Eleanor. He was still not sure whether the two of them could develop together. After all, what man could refuse a beautiful, intelligent, shrewd and capable person? What about the woman who helps?
In a short time, almost everyone in the conference room was gone.
The Malfoy family walked out of the slightly crowded conference room and took a leisurely walk by the lake.
They spent the whole morning in the castle and walked around the entire castle.
Lucius was passing by the corridor. From time to time, I comment on the aesthetics of some statues and paintings, and seem dissatisfied. Narcissa was obviously very happy to visit Hogwarts again. She kept telling Sherlin about all kinds of interesting things that happened during her student days. She even mentioned that Lucius was once raped by her for trying to get close to her. The sister, Sherrin's Aunt Bella, gave her a good beating.
(In the original book, Bella didn’t seem to like Lucius very much. She spoke with disdain when she mentioned Lucius. Of course, it was most likely because she disdained Lucius for becoming a traitor after the fall of Voldemort, but it could also be that she had been a traitor since she was a student. falling impression)
