Chapter 281 Anecdote about Luna's family (thanks to the leader of hades1001)
The wheel of time moves forward slightly by a few hours.
Ottery St. Catchpole Village.
The Lovegoods.
"Luna, it's time to eat."
Xenophilius Lovegood rubbed his messy pale blond hair distressedly and couldn't help but raise his voice.
The setting sun shines into the narrow living room through the hollow window, stretching the shadow of a small figure sitting in a daze in front of the window.
It's already the seventh day.
Ever since Mr. Lovegood sent the letter to Hogwarts, just like the letter that seemed to have disappeared into the sea, there was no reply, no news, and the little owl never came back.
"Father, tell me, is the Snorlax the Snorlax lost his way?"
Luna looked at the clouds in the sky. Although she was very tired, she was still trying to identify the small black shadow flying by the sky. She said softly, "Or, it met a new friend outside and had fun.
It’s time.”
"...Luna."
Mr. Lovegood sighed and put down his soup bowl.
[Curved-Horned Snorlax] is a secret that belongs to two people. Every time this name is mentioned, the father and daughter can temporarily forget all their worries and discuss and search for this magical creature innocently and persistently.
However, it was not possible this time - because he knew that the [Horned Snorlax] Luna was referring to was the flat one he bought to relieve Luna's boredom after the terrible accident a year ago.
Little owl.
The man stood up, walked to the window helplessly, stretched out his hand and put it on his daughter's shoulder.
"Perhaps Dumbledore is writing a long reply. He will come back after you finish your meal."
"You already mentioned this excuse at noon."
Luna counted the clouds in the sky with her eyes blankly, and spoke in a trance, her voice seemed to be floating from a very far away place.
"Eh?"
Xenophilius Lovegood scratched his messy hair again and said awkwardly.
"Hogwarts has special magical protection, do you remember? It may have to wait until tomorrow morning..."
"This is what you said last night."
Before the man could finish speaking, the girl's voice floated out faintly.
There was a hint of resentment in his tone, which was a very rare situation. According to Xenophilius Lovegood's experience, usually at this time, it meant that his little moon was really angry.
And once Luna starts to get angry, it's just as difficult to coax her back with just a few words as it is to grab a lively Snorlax and put it in front of her.
"Forehead."
Xenophilius Lovegood pulled a few short beards on his chin with a grimace. If Pandora was still there... thinking of this, the wizard's eyes suddenly dimmed.
After taking a look at little Luna's side face, which was more and more similar to her mother, Xenophilius' eyes softened, and he just sat down on the edge of the window sill, watching the sunset in the sky with his daughter in a daze.
"How about... I'll go to Hogwarts tomorrow? I'll take you with me."
Xenophilius Lovegood asked tentatively as his eyes chased the birds dancing in the woods in the distance.
This was the only solution he could think of.
You know, in order to make her daughter happy, "The Quibbler" has stopped updating for three days - if it continues like this, it won't be long before the two of them are almost out of living expenses.
Of course, before that, there was no telling whether Luna and he, who were idle, might fall first.
"Let's... forget it. It's time for you to write the manuscript. There are still so many readers waiting to see your updates."
Luna turned her head, looked at her father sitting on the ground, and bit her lip gently.
"One day, it will come back, I know it."
"Luna." Xenophilius Lovegood put his hand on his daughter's shoulder with some worry.
Goo!
Just then, a gray barn owl circled the sky several times and then flew straight towards the open window.
A thin envelope arced and landed on Mr. Lovegood's lap.
The envelope was written with a row of beautiful calligraphy in dark green ink.
The seal is a particularly delicate pattern - a golden lion on a red background, a bronze eagle on a blue background, a black badger on a yellow background and a silver snake on a green background form the main body of the coat of arms. In the center of the coat of arms is a capital letter "H" -
—The school emblem of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
"I knew it! Yes, I knew it from the beginning!"
Mr. Lovegood was slightly startled, then excitedly picked up the envelope and took a closer look. It was indeed a letter from Hogwarts, "Albus Dumbledore will definitely be interested in the contents of The Quibbler."
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"But why is it not my Bent-Horned Snorlax who delivers the message?"
Luna turned her head silently, glanced at the barn owl who was drinking water on their dining table, and asked softly.
Generally speaking, unless it is a mailing owl, most replies are sent back by the owl that delivered the letter.
"Oh, my little Luna, you don't understand. This is etiquette among adult wizards."
Xenophilius Lovegood shook the envelope in his hand and tried to suppress the excitement in his voice.
"Etiquette among adult wizards?" Luna raised her eyebrows and looked at her father expressionlessly.
In her impression, except for basic common sense in life, men rarely have reliable success stories in their careers.
The only thing worth showing off is that almost every year there is a considerable income from Austria - according to Lovegood, that must be a wealthy and motivated wizard scholar, and few ordinary people can understand the charm of "The Quibbler".
"That's right. This is a form of respect and means a formal and serious dialogue."
Feeling the doubt from his daughter again, Mr. Lovegood seemed to have been pricked by a needle. He pointed to the owl on the dining table that was secretly drinking water. His eyes were bright and he explained seriously.
"Dumbledore is a great wizard, and he doesn't do a lot of meaningless things. If the reply is just brought back by the [Crooked-Horned Snorlax], at best it will be limited to the private relationship between Dumbledore and me."
dialogue. But when the messenger of the reply is changed to an owl from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, think about it, what does it mean?"
"mean……"
Luna tilted her head and blinked, playing with the triangular eye necklace on her chest thoughtfully, and replied with some uncertainty, "This letter is not just from Dumbledore's perspective, but from Dumbledore's perspective."
Replying from the perspective of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry?"
"Exactly. In one year, you will go to Hogwarts to study. The outside world is very complicated, Luna, you need to learn to read the deep meaning behind all kinds of subtle details."
Mr. Lovegood raised his finger and nodded with satisfaction, a look of reluctance and relief on his face.
"But why is my name still on the letter?" Luna's silver-gray eyes were still a little confused.
"Ha, this is too obvious. What Dumbledore meant was that the [Lovegood Family] could maintain correspondence with [Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]. But in order to ensure the accurate delivery of the letter,
He had to use this way of writing."
Xenophilius Lovegood proudly flicked the envelope with his fingers, making a crisp sound.
"There is no doubt that this reply will completely change our future lives. Of course, this still depends on Dumbledore's sincerity. If it is just a simple investment in "The Quibbler", I don't guarantee that I will give him too much.
The income..."
As he spoke, the man happily tore open the envelope and shook out the thin piece of letter paper inside.
Then... as if being hit by a petrifying spell, Mr. Lovegood's voice suddenly stopped.
"what happens?"
Luna frowned in confusion, stood up and jumped to her father's side. She curiously looked at the reply letter in the man's hand - almost visible to the naked eye, her carefree and exquisite little face was brushed.
Pale.
"Why, maybe... it's fake..."
There is not much content on the letter paper, only three short lines.
(The reply to the letter can be seen)
And a very strange signature: [Yours faithfully - A.K.]
As the letter unfolded, a crumpled owl feather slowly fell to the floor.
A letter...
Very formal...blackmail and threatening letter.
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