Chapter 1780 Friendship Stained with Ashes

"Hello, Ms. De Quinn...It's a pleasure to meet you even though it's at this time."

After Mrs. Maxim's introduction, Hermione originally wanted to say something to the other party about the current situation and her own thoughts. But when she thought about the old butler's reminder that she could wait and see what happened at first, she hesitated for a while, and decided to follow the old butler's words.

So, she simply greeted each other.

"Oh, nice to meet you too!"

Pretty standard British English, with a bit of a Cockney accent Hermione bets this Ms. DeQuinne must have actually lived in England for a while.

Of course, whether the other party has been to the UK is obviously not the focus of today's meeting. Hermione just nodded with a smile, and Ms. De Quinn also nodded slightly, and then went to exchange a few words with the old butler.

Not long after, the four sat down again around the small round table covered with colorful brocade tablecloths. As the host, Ms. De Quin finally spoke first:

"I didn't expect three distinguished guests to visit my Belgian school of magic, Beauxbatons and Hogwarts, as well as the French Blois family with the heritage of ancient wizards. Oh, if only the three could let me know in advance For a moment, I must have someone arrange the highest etiquette before I dare to let everyone in!"

Her tone of voice was relaxed, her face was calm, her words were humorous, and there was even a smile on the corner of her mouth that made people feel refreshed, which was completely different from the sad expression in her office before.

However, this vaguely also showed her attitude towards this meeting: after the joy of reuniting with Mrs. Maxime's old friend, she still remembered her identity after all, and with her duty as Minister of Magic of Belgium, this conversation In the end, it still has to start in a more "official" state.

As Hermione mentioned just now, a meeting of this level at this "opportunity" will inevitably make people a little imaginative.

However, neither Hermione nor the old butler expressed their opinions on this, but left the right to speak to Madam Maxim with a brief silence.

"De Quinn... Ah, sorry, I should call you 'Minister De Quinn' now..."

Although Mrs. Maxim's body has some giant blood, her wisdom is no less than that of most people. Otherwise, she would not be able to firmly grasp Booth under the eyes of many discrimination and doubts. Principal Barton position.

This opening,

She consciously mixed her personal friendship with De Quinn into the dialogue again. And she said it the other way around, so that De Quinn didn't even know whether to pass it off with a forced smile, or simply correct Maxim's intentions euphemistically.

Yes, although she and De Quin are indeed a teacher and a friend, both of them are also shouldering a lot of responsibilities.

Otherwise, why have they always only contacted each other by personal letters all these years? It is because they both understand that both parties are the kind of people who are willing to give everything for their responsibilities. Once the friendship between the two involves work, this rare friendship will definitely no longer be so pure.

Maxim didn't stop, and then smiled and said:

"Just kidding! As you can see, we didn't come here with much fanfare, just to make this meeting less formal. We are friends, aren't we? You know, we are friends. In fact, I know that you must be talking every day these days." It's been very difficult... The danger of this disaster is obvious to all, and no one can hide everyone's state."

After all, the two were friends. As Madam Maxim spoke, she gradually let go of the somewhat aggressive momentum before. Gradually, her words became more sincere.

"I know your difficulties, and I think you should also know our difficulties." She paused, and then continued, "You see, the fact that Castle Blois was destroyed by Haierbo overnight is almost gone now. Everyone knows, and we, Beauxbatons, had to keep silent to avoid getting caught up in the fire... and although the news hasn't spread yet, in fact, Hogwarts Castle has already been destroyed by Helbo and Mr. McLean. In a fierce battle, it was destroyed"

"what!"

This news is undoubtedly a huge shock to De Quinn.

You know, almost all forces are watching Maca fight Haierbo back and forth, and everyone is looking forward to Maca being able to win the battle. But who knew that Maca, who was born in Hogwarts, also failed to keep her "root" under Hai Erbo's hands.

Hmm... no, come to think of it, is this a failure that should be called Maca? Or should it be said that he has enough foresight?

With the decision to arrange for all the teachers and students of Hogwarts to leave in advance, what Haierbo destroyed was nothing more than an empty shell.

As a matter of fact, Madam Maxim had her own purpose in telling this "explosive" news.

Nowadays, too many people are relying on Maca, but Maca cannot protect everyone by itself. Right now, most of the forces are just watching silently, which is actually very dangerous! She has to shake everyone up a bit, so that they can unite and do their best to resist the huge crisis that may be coming.

After De Quinn slowed down a little and recovered from the surprise at the destruction of Hogwarts Castle, Maxim continued:

"De Quinn, let me tell you the truth! We are here this time to form a resistance alliance composed of multiple forces. I don't need to say who the resistance is? I just want you to understand that you can no longer Don't wait any longer, this is not a battle on the side of the British magic world, let alone Mr. McLean's war!"

Hearing Madam Maxim's words, Hermione couldn't help being deeply touched, and subconsciously wanted to say something. But at this moment, the old butler next to him gave her a look with his eyes, obviously telling her not to interrupt at this time.

"Can't you talk yet? Didn't Mr. Housekeeper mean to let me see clearly the friendship between Mrs. Maxim and Ms. De Quin?"

And just when Hermione was puzzled, Ms. DeQuinn, who had been listening to Maxim's words, finally took a deep breath, and then said slowly:

"Olim, you came to me this time, I'm afraid you didn't want me to join this 'resistance alliance'? Well, at least your biggest purpose is definitely not this."

Just as she was talking, she suddenly changed the subject again, and sighed softly as if for no reason:

"You should know, Erich and I... haven't seen each other for a long time."