HP: Embrace the Darkness

Grindelwald looked at the tacit understanding between the two and the obviously relaxed atmosphere, and secretly gave Ass a thumbs up in his mind.

"Gail, what's wrong?"

Snape couldn't help but frown when the overly affectionate name came out of Asseth's mouth.

Grindelwald was also a little uncomfortable with being called this name, so he was stunned for a moment before saying:

"We should go."

Aces could see subtle anxiety on his face and couldn't help but frown.

The only one who could do this to Grindelwald was Dumbledore.

But it shouldn't be. Since Grindelwald dares to speak, it must be clear that Dumbledore will not go to Nurmengard these days.

So why is this?

Aces ran through several possibilities in his mind, raised his head and asked, "Is someone looking for you?"

Grindelwald glanced at Snape hesitantly.

Snape was about to get up and go out when he saw Artes shaking his head at him.

Since Artes didn't mind, Grindelwald didn't hide it and just said tactfully:

"Almost? Someone touched my curse. I don't know who it is. It may be your family or..."

Hearing this, Asseth was also a little unsure.

"Then shall I go back with you?"

"My suggestion is no. It's not convenient for you to come with me, but it's also not convenient for you to go home now."

While the two were talking, Grindelwald suddenly looked at Snape.

Isn't this a ready-made foothold?

Grindelwald didn't even have time to speak.

Ace's expression changed and he took out a small clock from his pocket.

This is a portable alchemy tool given to him by Anna in order to make it easier to find him.

It has a similar call function as a double-sided mirror, but you can't see people.

As soon as Asseth took it out, Anna's voice came from inside.

"Baby, Uncle Joel said you were not at home and I didn't receive your reply, so I came to inform you."

Anna has always been cautious, especially now that Asseth didn't reply, she became even more cautious.

It was this caution that prevented Grindelwald's identity from being exposed.

"What's the notice? Mom."

Ana paused, "Is there anyone with you?"

Artes glanced at Grindelwald and Snape, smiled at Snape and shook his head.

Signaling him not to leave.

"Yes, Sev is with me, um...and Gale."

"That's it."

Anna said slowly.

"It's not a big deal. You're just going to come to Germany after completing your mission. We've already decided which hotel will host your coming-of-age ceremony."

"Oh, I almost forgot that we don't call it a coming-of-age ceremony to the outside world. We have unified the policy and said that the two families will hand over all the power from the British side to you and hold a power transfer ceremony for you. The reason for the invitation is also the same."

Asseth raised his eyebrows, "Two families?"

Hearing this question, Anna's voice suddenly became excited, and she couldn't hide the gloating in it.

"Yes, you know, they have always been like this, so admit it. Anyway, it's hard work for one person, and it's hard work for two people. There's no difference."

"I believe you, son."

In fact, Asseth is not resistant to increasing the stakes. The greater the power he can get, the easier it will be for him to move around the UK.

"I understand, what is the specific time?"

"Ten days later, remember to bring Uncle Joel and Elise over."

Aces agreed in a low voice.

Anna's voice over there became deeper again, and her speech became slower.

"By the way, Asseth, um... that."

"That's it...your voice is wrong. If you really can't do it, don't force yourself. I can help you explain it to Uncle Joel. You don't have to worry about your father."

Aces blinked slowly, remembering what Joel said.

"No mom, I'm just a little nervous."

"is it?"

Anna's voice sounded suspicious.

"Then should I give you more time?"

"No, in fact I think it's a bit too much time. If everything goes well, it will be over in about three days."

"Well, good luck, honey."

"By the way, say hello to Professor Snape and...Mr. Gale for me."

Anna was not used to the name either, so she hurriedly lost her voice after speaking.

Aces put away his pocket watch and turned to look at Snape.

"Sev, do you want to come to my 20th coming of age ceremony?"

There was a glimmer of light in his eyes that had been gloomy just now.

Snape swallowed back his original refusal.

When he didn't get the first rejection, Asseth's eyes lit up even more.

"This is a once in a lifetime ceremony and I want you to be by my side, it means a lot to me."

There is no formal invitation letter, just one sentence is worth tens of millions.

"Don't worry about other questions, I will also invite all the professors."

Snape was still hesitating, but the balance in his heart had tilted.

Looking at the anticipation in Asseth's eyes again, he reluctantly relaxed.

"If I have time, I will go."

"Then I'll have someone send the invitation letter over tomorrow? If you go, you can use it. If you don't go, it's a good idea to keep it as a souvenir."

Snape nodded and agreed to the suggestion.

Grindelwald looked at the two of them quietly, not knowing what he was thinking.

After Artes said goodbye to Snape, when he looked at him, he still looked thoughtful.

"Gail, let's go."

Grindelwald woke up from a dream, "Oh - okay, let's go."

The two walked out of the room, and Grindelwald felt that the people around him became tense almost instantly.

"what happened?"

Aces looked around absentmindedly, his mind filled with the scenes he had seen before.

Taking a deep breath, he suppressed the rage in his heart.

He recognized where this place was.

This is where he saw little Sif being beaten when he changed scenes for the second time.

Faced with Grindelwald's question, Artes shook his head to indicate that it was okay and strode outside.

Snape saw his tense back from behind and looked at the furnishings in the room as if aware.

Aces walked so fast that Grindelwald was forced to follow him out of Snape's house without even saying hello.

As soon as he went out and saw the street scene outside, Asseth's expression suddenly turned gloomy, no different from when he woke up just now, even more terrifying.

"Aces, you?"

Gellert looked at him in confusion.

Wasn't this person already comforted just now?

Aces' expression was indifferent and he said sadly:

"A little application of Occlumency is very interesting, isn't it?"

Grindelwald frowned and retorted: "No, Occlumency shouldn't achieve this effect."

"Yeah, it shouldn't be like this, so why exactly?"

The voice of Asseth talking to himself floated into the air.