Traveling through Hogwarts, just wanting to have a love affair

Chapter 131 Conversation Failed

Narcissa sighed softly in her heart. She felt a little helpless and thought:

"This family really gives her a lot of worry."

She knew that despite her efforts to maintain harmony in the family.

But every family member has his or her own personality and ideas, and sometimes friction and conflict are inevitable.

After dinner, Lucius returned to his bedroom without saying a word.

His back seemed a little heavy, as if he was carrying something heavy in his heart.

Draco looked at his father's back and whispered angrily:

"What are you pulling?"

Then he stormed back to his bedroom. Phoenix shrugged helplessly.

He knew that Draco was clearly in his rebellious phase and was unhappy with his father's silence and seriousness.

Phoenix himself did not go through a rebellious period because he had memories of his past life, which made him more mature and rational.

He knew that when faced with conflicts and problems in the family, escaping and complaining were not the solutions.

So he decided to take the initiative to talk to Lucius and understand his thoughts and feelings.

Phoenix knocked gently on Lucius' door, then pushed it open and walked in.

Lucius did not look up at him, but continued to focus on the book in his hands.

The atmosphere in the room seemed a little depressing, and the silence between father and son seemed to foreshadow the upcoming conversation.

Phoenix walked to Lucius and said softly:

"Father, I know you may be troubled lately. If you are willing, we can talk about it."

There was a hint of concern and respect in his voice, trying to break the silence and build a bridge of communication.

Lucius raised his head, glanced at Phoenix, then slowly put down the book in his hand.

There was a hint of fatigue in his eyes, but also a hint of relief.

He knew that Phoenix was a sensible child who was willing to communicate with him actively, which gave him some comfort.

"Well, Phoenix," Lucius said slowly, "let's talk."

There was a hint of heaviness in his voice, but also a hint of expectation. He knew that only through communication could the conflicts and misunderstandings between father and son be resolved.

Phoenix nodded and sat across from Lucius.

He knew that this conversation might be difficult, but he was willing to make the effort for the sake of family harmony.

Phoenix took a deep breath and decided to face the problem directly.

He organized his words and then asked calmly:

"Dad, are you still angry?"

There was no fear in his voice, only a determination to fix the problem.

Lucius glanced at Phoenix, his eyes revealing a coldness, as if to say that this question was not worth his anger at all.

"Angry at you?"

He asked back, a hint of sarcasm in his voice.

"Why should I be angry?"

Phoenix shrugged helplessly, thinking silently in his heart:

"She has the same personality as Draco, so arrogant."

But he did not say this, but continued:

"We were close to Harry Potter, so you'd be mad."

Lucius raised a mocking smile and said:

"So you know the reason."

There was a sense of dissatisfaction and disappointment in his words, as if he was blaming Phoenix for not realizing the impact of his actions on the family.

Then, Lucius' emotions gradually became more agitated, and his voice became more firm and powerful:

"You know that our Malfoy family is pure blood. You should firmly stand in the interests of pure blood."

"Instead of fooling around with some savior!"

His words were full of adherence to family traditions and dissatisfaction with Phoenix's behavior.

"Besides!"

Lucius continued, a hint of anger in his tone.

"We, the Malfoy family, are sworn enemies with the Weasley family, but what about Draco?"

"Last holiday, instead of going back to your own home, you went to stay at the Weasleys' house!"

His eyes were gleaming with anger, and he was clearly very disappointed with Draco's behavior.

Phoenix could see that Lucius was very angry at this moment.

He also knew that if he put himself in their shoes, he would probably feel bad too.

But he also knew that his and Draco's actions were not out of betrayal of their family, but out of persistence in friendship and beliefs.

So Phoenix continued:

"But Draco and Harry get along so well, I don't think it's necessary..."

"okay."

Lucius interrupted impatiently.

"What do you know as a kid? There are so many things involved here that you simply cannot understand!"

Phoenix sighed helplessly, knowing that today's conversation might end here.

To continue talking would only deepen the conflict.

But he still wanted to try to explain his thoughts.

"Father, I am not completely ignorant of these things."

"It's just that I think the friendship between Draco and Harry is genuine, and we should respect their choice."

“Also, if we interfere too much in their lives, it could cause them stress and distress.”

However, Lucius did not listen to Phoenix's words.

"That's enough!" He glared at Phoenix, "Don't think I don't know what you're thinking."

"You always want to challenge my authority and try to change the family traditions and values."

"But this is impossible. The Malfoy family has a long history and glory. We cannot easily give up our position and principles."

Phoenix felt a surge of frustration, but he still tried to remain calm.

"Father, I have no intention of challenging your authority or changing our family's traditions."

"I just hope we can be more open and inclusive so that we can better adapt to the changing times."

“If we keep clinging to the old ideas and practices, we are likely to be eliminated.”

Lucius sneered.

"You think I don't understand?"

"But some things are not as simple as you think."

"The status and reputation of the Malfoy family need us to maintain. We cannot easily compromise or give in."

"Otherwise, we will lose everything."

Phoenix was silent for a moment, then took a deep breath.

"Father, I understand your worries and concerns. But I believe that as long as we keep a clear head and firm faith, we will be able to find a way to solve the problem."

"At the same time, we should also give Draco and Harry some freedom and space to allow them to pursue their own happiness and dreams."

But Lucius said impatiently:

"Okay, get out, I don't want to hear your lectures!"

Phoenix had no choice but to withdraw.

Narcissa waved from the sofa as Phoenix left the room.

Phoenix walked over and sat down next to Narcissa, who asked him softly:

"How about it?"

Phoenix had no choice but to repeat the conversation he had just had with Lucius.

Narcissa also sighed helplessly and said:

"Lucius is right, alas."

She thought for a moment and added:

"But what you did was not wrong."