[HP] End of Death

In the evening, Malfoy Manor.

Draco hid in the stairwell behind the living room wall, leaning against the wall and quietly listening to the conversation of the two sitting in the living room.He originally wanted to go downstairs to steal a newspaper from the coffee table to learn about the current situation, but he didn't expect that Lucius opened the door and came back, and he brought back a guest, so he had to sit down on the stairs and eavesdrop.

There was a slight sound of water in the living room, and Draco guessed it was his father pouring tea for the guests.After a while, the tangy aroma confirmed this.

Dobby used to do the job, but now Lucius had to do it himself.As soon as Dobby was mentioned, Draco remembered that time Harry took him to the Hogwarts kitchen to give Dobby a gift, and that seemed a long time ago, the sweetness and warmth seemed so far away, his My heart couldn't help but feel sour.

"Ah, Severus...how are you doing these days? I heard that you went to see the master yesterday, he shouldn't be angry with you..." Father started to speak, and Draco quickly concentrated.

"Thank you for your concern, Lucius... The master is kind, he forgave me... Of course, it's also because he thinks I'm useful." A deep and familiar male voice sounded, and Draco subconsciously held his breath , he was sure that his father's guest was indeed his Potions professor - and his favorite professor, Severus Snape.

"Indeed, you're in a good position. He needs a spy to keep an eye on Dumbledore's gang at Hogwarts... By the way, if my sources are accurate, Severus, you should Still a member of the Order of the Phoenix?" Lucius took a sip of his tea.

"Yeah...Dumbledore trusts me a lot, you know, he's very gullible, he always thinks that people should be given second chances." Snape said, "I can give my master a lot of information... inside the Order of the Phoenix... ...Master, he needs to know, it is also very good for his plan..."

Draco could hear it vaguely, the two seemed to be guarding against something, their voices were very low, and he could only hear a few words when he pressed his whole body against the wall.

"Honestly, Severus, the current situation is still very favorable to us... Fudge refused to trust Dumbledore and Potter, he put pressure on the "Daily Prophet", and put Dumbledore's Wizengamot The position of chief member has been revoked... I gave him a little money today, let him speed up his pace, and strive to recover his Merlin Medal, First Class..."

"This may not be easy. The Merlin First Class Medal is not issued by the Ministry of Magic, but by the International Federation of Wizards..."

When he heard the name "Potter", Draco's body moved involuntarily, and he knocked on the wall to make a sound. This small detail did not escape Lucius' ears, and he put down the teacup:

"Who's there?"

Draco hesitated for a second, then walked slowly down the stairs and into the living room.

"Father," he smiled at the two, "good evening, Professor."

"Oh, Draco...you haven't been back since the game, and I was worried for a while." Lucius frowned, a faint smile appeared on Snape's face, and he patted him shoulders.

"The kid was sent to the master with Potter, he was terrified..." Lucius shook his head, he looked at Draco, but his son avoided his gaze, "I didn't I didn't expect him to participate in the competition, but I was so angry at that time..."

"Children are ignorant, and it's inevitable to be playful. But according to Potter, they won the Triwister Cup together?" Snape asked.

"Oh, don't mention it. The master has been holding on to this matter, and this kid almost broke the big deal." Lucius looked a little bit resentful, but Draco still lowered his head and didn't look at him, nor did he refute.

"It can't be all Draco's fault." Snape glanced at the boy and comforted him, "I asked Dumbledore to let him be this year's prefect. The badge should have been received, right?"

"Got it, Severus, thank you very much..."

Draco fidgeted a little on the couch.He found it exciting when he was eavesdropping behind the wall before, but now he feels bored sitting at the scene, and just wants to find a chance to sneak back, but it seems impolite.

He could see that Lucius didn't want him to stay here, just didn't mention it for a while.From this point of view, his father actually didn't intend to discuss any secrets with Snape, and he was probably just trying to establish a good relationship.

Draco's eyes froze on an open copy of the "Daily Prophet" on the coffee table, and he saw an incomplete subhead-"The Boy Who Lived After the Triwizard Tournament...", His curiosity was fully piqued.Draco began to think about how to quietly take the newspaper away.

"...The Ministry of Magic will intervene in the teaching of Hogwarts this semester. Fudge is very worried about Dumbledore's influence. He is very concerned about whether his position is stable. This is his weakness...Of course, if you please That prosecutor, I think Draco will have a smoother time at Hogwarts this year, there is no doubt..." Lucius' intermittent words reached Draco's ears, and he was a little dazed , what prosecutor?Why would he want to please him?But Lucius' words were obviously not aimed at him, so he couldn't rush in and ask.

"...Naturally, I have always taken care of Draco...I hate Potter the most, as much as his father...I heard that Gryffindor was not the prefect of Gryffindor this year, which made me I think Dumbledore's decision was right, otherwise he would be even more arrogant," Snape said.

Isn't Harry the prefect of Gryffindor?Draco was taken aback for a moment, he thought that after going through so many things, Dumbledore would definitely make him a prefect.And his father has always said that Dumbledore took special care of Harry and opened many back doors for him.

If it was in the past, Draco would have gloated and tried to laugh at Harry when he heard the news, but now he just felt a little disappointed.

"By the way, Draco." Snape's lazy voice interrupted Draco's meditation, "Master asked me to inform you to meet him tomorrow night. He seems to have a task for you."

As soon as the words fell, the faces of Draco and Lucius turned pale instantly.Lucius clenched his fists, and the contented smile disappeared completely.

"...Are you sure, Severus, are you sure he's looking for Draco and not me?" After a moment of silence, Lucius asked in a low voice, his voice suppressed.

"Of course I dare not mistake the master's order, Lucius, otherwise I will be the one to suffer."

"Master... what does he mean?" Lucius' hand clenched even tighter.

"Sorry, Lucius... I don't dare to guess what the master means."

"Did he tell you why?... Draco is still a child, he is not yet an adult! How can it be possible to let him perform tasks..."

"I'm not too sure, Lucius... I heard correctly, I don't think anything will happen to Draco, maybe this is an opportunity instead." Snape's voice became softer and softer, the two of them People glanced at Draco from time to time, with a serious expression on his face.

Draco was fidgeting again, he felt like he was out of breath, and his stomach was hurting badly.He took a deep breath, took the newspaper on the table, told Lucius and Snape that he was going to bed, and went upstairs.

What should come will always come.