Chapter 280 A Few Things About Luna’s Family (Thanks to the Leader of “Hades1001”)

The wheel of time moves forward slightly by a few hours.

The village of Ottery St. Catchpole.

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 Scintochon 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 shadows flying by the sky. She said softly, "Or, it met a new friend outside and forgot to play." It’s time.”

"...Luna."

Mr. Lovegood sighed and put down his soup bowl.

[Crescent-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 with a look of helplessness, stretched out his hand and put it on his daughter's shoulder.

"Perhaps Dumbledore is writing a long reply. It will be back when you finish your meal."

"You already made this excuse at noon."

Luna counted the clouds in the sky with her eyes blankly, and said 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.

The tone was filled with a hint of resentment, 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 tugged at 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 softened his eyes and sat down directly on the edge of the window sill, watching the sunset in the sky with his daughter in a daze.

"How about...shall I go to Hogwarts tomorrow? Take you with me."

Xenophilius Lovegood asked tentatively, his eyes chasing 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 will almost run 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 worriedly.

Gu!

Just then, a gray barn owl circled the sky a few 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.

[Xenophilius Lovegood/Luna Lovegood (Yours sincerely)]

The seal is a particularly delicate pattern - a gold lion on a red background, a copper 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." "

"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. Few ordinary people can understand the charm of "The Quibbler".

"That's right. It's a matter of respect, and it means a formal and serious conversation."

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 [Crooked-Horned Snorlax], at best it will be limited to the private relationship between Dumbledore and me." conversation. However, when the reply messenger is changed to an owl from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, think about it, what does this 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 another year, you will go to Hogwarts to study. The outside world is very complicated, Luna, you need to learn to read the deep meanings from 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-grey eyes were still a little confused.

"Ha, this is too obvious. What Dumbledore meant was that [the Lovegood family] - in order to maintain correspondence with [Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]. But in order to ensure the accurate delivery of the letter, He had to write like this.”

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, that 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 threatening letter.

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