"Ah ah...hug...auntie~" Little Ollie in Erin's arms also noticed them, babbling and reaching out to Betty.
As for what the relationship between them was like, Ivey didn't know and didn't interfere. In order not to get burned, let them do whatever they wanted.
When little Ollie reached out to ask for it, Betty quickly walked over, kissed her little face, and scratched her belly.
"Giggle--" the little guy was so amused that he laughed.
"What big news did Fudge say? Seriously." Seeing Wendy's serious face, Irene asked
"It's indeed big news." Wendy nodded, "Next semester, the Triwizard Tournament will be restarted at Hogwarts."
"Ah——!Are you kidding?" Irene was also shocked.
"There's no need to lie to you about such a big thing~" Wendy rolled her eyes at her, "It's still the same three schools as before."
"Beauxbatons and Durmstrang?"
"Um"
"You should be familiar with Beauxbatons~"
"good"
"Ladies, please don't just talk to each other. Can you introduce these two schools?" Ivey interrupted.
"There's nothing to introduce." Wendy curled her lips. " Beauxbatons is a very large manor. It's very beautiful. There are mostly female students. Durmstrang is more mysterious. Few people know where it is. They don't admit Muggle students.
And the school also teaches black magic."
"Although you have never heard of these two schools, you definitely know their students." Eileen added
"Famous?" Ivy raised an eyebrow.
“Very famous—the kind that everyone knows about”
"You don't mean Dumbledore - I remember he is also a Gryffindor," Ivy said with a vacant look.
"It is indeed related to him - the first generation Dark Lord Gellert Grindelwald, you know ~ he is Durmstrang's student. And the Philosopher's Stone you got back, its maker Nico...
Flamel is a student of Beauxbatons."
"Oh - you are really a big shot. It seems that these two schools are not bad at all," Ivey said with emotion.
"What difference can there be between schools alongside Hogwarts? They all have strong foundations and talented people. Don't underestimate them." Wendy said matter-of-factly.
"By the way - Fudge isn't afraid that those families will cause trouble for him? Nowadays, many families have only children," Irene said suspiciously.
"He raised the competition age to over seventeen to reduce the probability of death."
"Seventeen years old...tsk tsk...it still feels risky."
"No matter how high you are, you will graduate~" Ivy rolled his eyes. He could understand his mother's worries. After all, the mortality rate in the Triwizard Tournament was well-known. I believe that the elders of other families would have the same reaction if they knew about this.
"It's better than losing your life." Erin shrugged at first, then suddenly asked curiously, "You won't be chosen by the Goblet of Fire, right?"
Due to the bone-hardening potion, Ivey didn't know whether Fu met the competition standards.
"Who knows how it determines age? But...even if you are selected, don't worry. You should know my abilities."
"I'm not worried about you," Eileen said slowly, "I guess even if you meet the requirements, Fudge won't let you participate."
"Why?" Ivey was puzzled.
"If we want to protect the safety of participating students, then the ability of the Shafiq family is the biggest hidden danger. Although we know that you can control it, other families don't know. So other families will not allow their children to be with you.
In the past, Gray, who participated in the competition, always stood aside no matter what the competition was."
"Damn it! It's true." Ivey really didn't expect this. "What should I do?"
"What should I do? Just be a spectator~" Eileen said casually, "I don't know how Fudge thought of restarting the Triwizard Tournament."
"It's political means." Wendy lay lazily on the sofa. "Sirius's matter made such a big fuss, but it turned out to be a mistake. Although he had nothing to do with him, he was also acting under orders when he arrested Sirius. But who
Let him be the current minister."
"Facing doubts from the ministry and various families, he needs some means - or political achievements, to stabilize his position."
"So he's eyeing the Triwizard Tournament?"
"Yes. Any talk of promoting international magic exchanges and cooperation is just a pretense. In peacetime, there are not many options. Restarting the Triwizard Tournament is undoubtedly a gamble for Fudge. If it can end perfectly, the achievement can be said to go down in history.
But if there are still student deaths... he might be impeached and step down."
"Then it's even more impossible for you to participate." After learning Fudge's purpose, Irene looked at Ivy.
"..."
"Okay - don't be so embarrassed. Here - Harry's letter to you." Irene handed him an envelope.
"He can still think of me?" Ivey was slightly surprised.
It can be said that Harry has been enjoying life like a duck in water this summer. Sirius is not a good-tempered person. When he found out what happened to Harry, he didn't even call the door because of Harry's obstruction.
After a little exposure and verbal threats, although the attitude of the Dursley family did not change 180 degrees, they did not dare to target him anymore. So Harry now has a very free life and can go wherever he wants.
Except that you can't live outside for a long time.
Opening the envelope, Ivey quickly browsed it.
"Wanting to hang out with you?" Betty asked casually
"Almost" Ivy replied, "He invited us to visit Sirius's house."
"Harry and Black together?"
"Yeah~ Before the Quidditch World Cup, Harry will stay at Sirius' house. Ron and Hermione will also go there."
"Are you two going to live there too?" Eileen asked
"Even if he begs me to live there, I won't live there," Ivy immediately said decisively. Iron Triangle and Rebel, I believe everyone knows how to choose.
"But I'm quite curious." Wendy looked at Ivy, "Are you going to the ancestral home of the Black family?"
"That should be the case," Ivey said. "He has been imprisoned for more than ten years. Where else can he go?"
"That's strange. The ancestral home of the Black family seems to be quite hidden. Even his Marauder brothers don't know this place. It makes sense to take Harry there, but how come you brats are invited? And Black
When he was sixteen, he broke up with his family and ran away from home. With his character, he probably wouldn't go back."
"I'm just an invitee. If you ask me these things, how would I know?" Facing his mother-in-law's doubts, Ivey replied angrily.
"So I want you to help me ask," Eileen said confidently.
"...Menopause" Ivy whispered.
"What did you say!" Irene had very good ears. When she heard this, she stared at him with her nose raised and her eyes raised.
"No - I didn't say anything," Ivey quickly denied with a guilty conscience.
"Humph——" Irene gave him a sharp look, "Don't come to me about little Ollie's affairs in the future."
"No!" Ivy said anxiously, "My gentle, considerate, beautiful mother——"
...
In order to make things easier for him in the future, Ivey started to please others.
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Little Hangleton, located southwest of London, is a small town located on the hillside. It is adjacent to Great Hangleton.
There is a dilapidated house on the mountainside. From the outside, the walls and tiles are in dilapidated condition, the doors and windows are all broken, and large green plants and vines cover the entire building. At a glance, it looks very desolate, without any trace of it.
Popularity.
But if you look closely at the surroundings, you will find that the lawn outside the house is extremely smooth. The shrubs and flower beds used as landscaping designs are also trimmed and look pleasing to the eye.
The combination of two completely different and contradictory scenes makes people wonder...which master is the handiwork of this.
Today - this old mansion has a new owner
"Master, I'm not questioning your decision." From the west end of the second floor of the residence, a submissive voice came from the hidden room.
"You're already questioning...Wormtail" another plain voice sounded.
"Great Master... I will never dare to question you! I'm just confused - the Master has just confirmed that the Forgetting Curse can be broken by a powerful wizard. So why should we take the risk to control her?"
"You don't need to know the reason," he said in a calm voice, "Under the premise of getting the truth, it took me a lot of effort to save her life. According to the situation you reported, I want to save her life between Dumbledore and Ivy Sands."
Fike stole Harry right under his nose, you alone are not safe."
"Master, I don't understand. You have many choices, and it doesn't necessarily have to be Harry Potter. Of course, I am not defending him. What I mean is that even if you choose Harry, there is no need to risk killing him.
, just take a little bit of his blood. This is the safest way for the master's rebirth." The timid voice said cautiously.
"Who said I was going to kill him?"
"Uh...but...master...master, it was Harry Potter who...used despicable means to harm you into what you are now."
"Dear Peter, you have been with me for so long, but you don't seem to know your master at all."
"Master-Master...I..." The cowardly voice trembled even more
"There is no need to be so nervous - Wormtail, your master is very kind. Think about it - even if it took you so long to come to me, I still decided to forgive you. You are a smart man and should know whether this has anything important to you.
The information has nothing to do with it.”
"Yes - yes - it's all because the great master is kind-hearted and considerate of his subordinates."
"Look~ how quickly you understand, I'll say you are very smart. Harry is just a child who has gone astray. You cannot impose the faults of Lily and James on the child. You must give young people a chance - are you right?
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"A great master repays evil with kindness! It is their blessing to be able to lead wizards"
"Haha - I like your choice of words." The calm voice laughed heartily, "So, you just need to concentrate on carrying out my orders. Of course you are willing to meet Harry in person. I have to confirm some things. Do you understand?"
"Master, please rest assured!"
"Hmm~"
"Then...Master, should we take action immediately?"
"No, stay here for a while first. After the World Cup is over, let Jorkins inquire about the news and confirm the situation before taking action. Your task now is to take good care of me and ensure the activity of my temporary body. Have confidence.