HP: Embrace the Darkness

Aces was watching from the other side of the stairs, and he didn't stop him, he just watched quietly.

The water in Sirius's head really needs to be poured out.

He looks arrogant all day long, even though he has nothing, he is still so arrogant. I really don’t know where the confidence comes from. Should I say he is confident?

Suzanne moved quickly.

There were muffled sounds coming from the tower, which sounded quite miserable. Unfortunately, the two people who heard them were not soft-hearted people.

Aces listened for a while, then turned and left.

He didn't plan to take care of the rest of the matter. Susanna was very reliable, and Joel was even more reliable. He didn't need to interfere too much.

He might as well spend time with Sif if he had time.

The next morning.

A jolt shattered the dream.

Aces woke up from the bed, closed his eyes and reached out to fumble around the pillow for a while, and took out a silver double-sided mirror with carved patterns.

"Master Asseth, it's time for you to get up."

In the double-sided mirror, Joel was neatly dressed in a dark vintage suit that was well pressed. He was now staring seriously at Asseth, who was obviously not awake yet.

Asseth covered the quilt of the person next to him, propped himself up and leaned against the head of the bed. He half-squinted his eyes and turned down the sound of the double-way mirror to prevent disturbing the potion master who was still awake.

"Grandpa Joel, why are you so early today?" His voice was hoarse, still lazily as if he had just woken up.

"Six o'clock is late. You are already having breakfast at the manor."

Joel stared at Asseth seriously. He had a tendency to keep talking when Asseth didn't get up.

Asseth opened his eyes helplessly, "I understand, get up now."

After saying that, he hung up the double-sided mirror, lay down again, moved himself over, and hugged Snape on the other side of the bed through the quilt.

The heat source that pressed against him made Snape move uncomfortably, and then fell asleep again after being unable to avoid it.

ten minutes later.

Aces opened his eyes on time, gently released the potion master who was sleeping in his arms, and covered him with the quilt.

"You won't let me get a good night's sleep at all."

He sighed as he packed up and went out.

In the open space outside Hogwarts Castle, Joel waited quietly, holding a delicate pocket watch in his hand.

Asses came to him and he turned back.

"You slept for ten extra minutes."

He knew how fast Aces was, and he could finish everything in less than five minutes, plus the time it took to walk over would be ten minutes at most.

But now he waited twenty minutes.

"Grandpa Joel, there have been a lot of things lately, and it's rare for me to have time to rest."

Joel frowned, "Pay attention to yourself."

"Okay, I will."

The two chatted for a while and came to the astronomy tower.

Susanna was still sleeping, sleeping soundly on the bed. She was mumbling something in her sleep, with an unknown smile hanging on her lips.

Aces walked over with gentle steps and quietly amplified her voice.

"Old man, let you... um... twist my ears!"

Her gibbering was clearly heard by the two of them, and Asseth could guarantee that Joel's face turned blue on the spot, and it didn't turn blue slowly, but all at once.

He stepped back considerately, giving Joel room to act.

The next second, scolding sounded.

"Suzanne!"

Susanna, who was still immersed in sleep, shivered all over and subconsciously shrank back into the quilt, still mumbling.

"This dream is quite real."

Joel laughed angrily at her, "Do you think nothing will happen if you hide under the quilt?"

The quilt on the bed was motionless.

The people inside didn't know whether they were still sleeping or awake and didn't dare to come out.

Joel took out his pocket watch and looked at the beating second hand on it, "I'll count to three."

"One! Two!"

"It's up, it's up."

Susanna didn't even open her eyes, she just sat up in a daze, not forgetting to ask.

"It's not three yet, is it?"

Seeing her like this, Artes suddenly felt balanced. At least he would not fall to this point.

"Not yet, but if you don't open your eyes, Grandpa Joel might be about to take action."

Susanna hissed, covering her ears out of reflex, and her closed eyes were finally willing to open.

"Uncle Joel! So early, hahaha."

She climbed out of bed with a smile, not forgetting to tidy up her messy hair.

Don't worry about the clothes on her body. She doesn't have the habit of changing into pajamas outside.

"Morning, Asseth."

Susanna avoided Joel's sight and quietly glared at Asseth. He was a heartless boy who didn't even know to say anything when he came.

Asseth gave her a helpless look, and he wanted to scream, but he had just gotten up, and he didn't know if he could wake her up.

The two of them looked at each other for a long time, but finally felt that they had no problem.

That's wrong...

The cousin's aunt and nephew looked at Joel in tacit understanding.

It’s all my fault that Grandpa/Uncle Joel came so early.

Joel clearly saw the exchange of eyes between the two people. Now that he saw the two people looking at him at the same time, he still didn't understand what they meant.

"I'll do it earlier next time."

"Also, Susanna, don't lead Asseth into trouble, otherwise I can teach you a lesson with this old bone."

"Why should I lead him as a bad person? He's so bad, okay? I'm still being asked to lead him as a bad person."

Susanna was not convinced and argued loudly.

Joel looked over with light eyes, and her voice became smaller and smaller until it disappeared completely.

"It's whatever you say. I respect the old and love the young, and I won't argue with you two."

Susanna hummed and ran to open the door for Joel and Artes, pointing at Sirius inside.

"Take him away quickly, I don't want to see him for a second."

Joel took out a small black box and a pair of gloves from nowhere.

He threw the small box to the ground.

As soon as the small box fell to the ground, the lock opened automatically with a "click", revealing the dark interior, which was so deep that it seemed as if there was no bottom.

This is the space alchemy cage of the Mueller family, generally used to transport large magical animals or people.

Joel waved his wand and moved Sirius inside, who had just woken up and didn't know what was happening.

As soon as Sirius entered, the box automatically closed again and returned to its ordinary appearance.

Joel took out a pair of white gloves and put them on, picked up the box from the ground, and said to Asseth: "Okay, Master Asseth, leave him to me."

"Then I'll trouble you, Grandpa Joel."

"it is my responsibility."

Joel held the box and meticulously performed a standard aristocratic salute to Asseth.

Although Asseth felt it was unnecessary, he did not dodge, but nodded slightly.

Joel straightened up and looked at Susanna, who was leaning against the wall idly, playing with her nails, and frowned subconsciously.

"Miss Susanna, where are the etiquette you have learned?"

Susanna's back felt cold, and she quickly stood up and saluted Artes.

Aces also bowed his head in return.

Joel nodded with satisfaction.

His education taught him the importance of etiquette, and even if Asseth didn't mind, he couldn't let Susanna destroy it like this.

Aces will be led astray.