Harry Potter: Charlie's Candy Factory

Chapter 17 Invitation

Charlie pursed his lips, opened the letter, and began to read from the first line.

"To my dear brother"

"It's been a long time since you saw me last time..."

"A few days ago, Lucius and I went to the house where we lived together when we were young, and visited our father, Signus."

"I originally wanted to hear from him about your recent news, but he told me that since that incident...you have never been here again."

"Hearing what he said, my heart felt like a knife was cut by something, and I couldn't help but feel a burst of pain."

"I can't help but think of the days when I lived and played together when I was a child. It's really nostalgic."

After reading this, Charlie paused for a moment, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help twitching slightly.

He didn't remember that Narcissa had any good memories of playing with him... When he didn't have a wand when he was a child, he often had to be repaired by her.

"Who would have thought that the brothers and sisters who used to live together are now scattered in different places..."

"I know that there may be some misunderstandings between you and Lucius. But time always takes away everything... Now that more than ten years have passed, I think we should find a chance to resolve your misunderstandings."

"It just so happens that your nephew, Draco Malfoy, will soon go to Hogwarts to study as a freshman. I have always told him your deeds in school as stories. Although I have never met, but But he admires you very much, and hopes to become a successful wizard like you in the future."

"So, I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to stay at Malfoy Manor for a few days. By the way, you will attend Draco's promotion meeting soon, and by the way, the original misunderstanding between the two families will be resolved."

"Of course, if you want."

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Charlie read the letter word by word, quietly, his gaze finally resting on the signature at the end of the letter.

Narcissa Malfoy.

"hiss"

He frowned, and after a long time, he took a deep breath and put the letter on the table.

"Narcisa, Lucius, and... Draco Malfoy"

For a moment, there was an indescribable complexity in his heart.

He simply pressed his temples habitually, closed his eyes slightly, lay down on the seat and started thinking aimlessly.

Russell has been carefully observing Charlie's expression from beginning to end.

Seeing the master like this, he naturally knew that he should not bother the master at this moment.

So, he carefully picked up the dinner plate on the long table, and quietly exited Charlie's office silently.

The door closed again with the friction sound of the door hinge.But Charlie still had his eyes closed, as if he didn't know that Russell had left, or that he didn't care whether he left or not.

Because at this time, all his thoughts were disturbed by this sudden letter.

Memories related to Lucius and Narcissa kept flashing in my mind.

It got him into trouble...

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Malfoy Manor, Wiltshire
Elaborate gardens are like a magnificent laurel wreath around the mansion, which is the brightest jewel in the center.

After the exquisite wrought iron gate is opened, it seems to pass through the surrounding layers of clouds and mist.

When everything suddenly became clear, what came into view was the fountain gushing with beautiful water.

On top of it, a lifelike sculpture stands majestically. A man with a reserved and proud face raises his chin and looks into the distance, as if he has endless ambitions.

White peacocks with bright feathers roam freely in the courtyard, chirping softly or stretching their tails.

Inside the mansion, the magnificent and luxurious decoration can dissuade anyone who steps into it for the first time.

Whether it is incomparably luxurious furniture, a fireplace inlaid with marble, or a mirror inlaid with gold rims... etc., each piece is a luxury that an ordinary wizard can't exchange for years of hard work. .

Not to mention the grand foyer, the portraits of past dynasties on the walls, and the luxurious carpets that cover the entire mansion.

The owner of the mansion seems to be like a white peacock in the garden, proudly displaying his luxurious feathers, to show his extraordinary wealth and status.

However, what people would not expect is the current owner of this manor.

The "peacock", who should have been proud all along, was rarely anxious.

Lucius sat on the sofa, his lips were tightly closed, and he looked at one place with deep eyes.I don't know what I'm thinking about.

And his wife, Charlie's sister, Narcissa, was sitting aside, looking at her husband at the moment, she stretched out her hand to cover Lucius's, and said softly

"What are you still worried about?"

Lucius' thoughts were interrupted, he turned his head and looked at his wife.He couldn't help but let out a breath and shook his head.

Flipping the palm of his hand, he gently held Narcissa's white and slender hand.Lucius' voice was as steady as ever.It's just that it doesn't have the usual haughty tone when facing other people.

"I'm just not sure . . . if you're doing the right thing."

After finishing speaking, he couldn't help but took a deep breath and continued.

"Before you wrote that letter, you should have asked me, at least..."

Before he finished speaking, Narcissa interrupted his "at least"

"Lucius..." Narcissa looked at her husband and softly called out his name.

"He's my brother...and you are my husband."

Lucius seemed to understand what she meant.He opened his mouth, but was speechless for a moment.

"I know that you were hostile to him in the war more than ten years ago...but that was also more than ten years ago. Moreover, it was Fu..."

"Narcisha!" Lucius hurriedly said, interrupting the name that the other party was about to blurt out.

"...Bellatrix was imprisoned in Azkaban, and Andromeda was also expelled. My father, Signus, was dying, as if he might die at any time. Charlie probably The only member of the Black family...I just hope that Charlie can get back on good terms with our family."

Narcissa continued

"And didn't you say... Cornelius Fudge attaches great importance to him? If you can really reconcile, maybe you can have a better development in the Ministry of Magic."

Lucius lowered his head, remained silent, did not speak, only a slightly heavy breathing, letting Narcissa know that he listened to what he said.

"and also……"

Narcissa held Lucius' hand, sat beside him, and said softly
"Draco really adores him..."

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