HP Midnight Light

There should be no secrets among the predators, but now everyone feels that Sirius is hiding something from them.

"Have you found Padfoot to be acting weird lately?" James turned to Remus, "Since he came back that day, he told you in the tone of a funeral speech that Hyacinth promised to keep it secret, and then Dejected, I went back to the dormitory."

"I woke up in the middle of the night and found him sitting on the windowsill in a daze." Peter guessed in a low voice, "I think it has something to do with Hyacinth."

"Maybe it's my fault." Remus fell into self-blame again. He looked back at Sirius who was sitting alone by the fire. He was staring intently at the flames, as if he was considering whether to jump into it. Burn yourself to death.

"This has nothing to do with you, Remus." Lily who had just walked over looked at them with some surprise, "Haven't you all heard of it?"

"Heard what?" James asked.Remus and Peter consciously moved aside, leaving enough room for James and Lily.

"Gossip about Sirius and a Slytherin girl... but the news only spread out for half a day before being banned by a senior Slytherin student." Lily said lightly.Remus and Peter opened their eyes wide in surprise, but James continued to ask nervously:

"How did you hear about Slytherin? It was—was—"

"Mary told me! Gossip always spreads faster among girls. What are you thinking?" Lily gave James a reproachful look. "I don't know exactly what happened, I just heard that that day Something happened outside the Slytherin common room this afternoon."

"The timing is actually right." James was also taken aback for a moment, "We were still discussing whether it was related to Hyacinth."

"I've always felt that Sirius was not quite right with Hyacinth," Peter said, looking left and right at James and Remus. "Don't you think he used to try to get close to her a lot?"

"For example, take the initiative to find her to explain? Send Peter to invite her to drink butter beer? Do you have to find an excuse to go to the hillside alone?" Remus also looked at James in shock, "By the way, they only met for the second time He took the initiative to take on the important task of stealing books, who knows if it is..."

"And—" James remembered something else, "he was still talking for her in front of McGonagall and Slughorn. Merlin, I always thought he was trying to spy on Slytherin secret!"

"I thought they just felt sympathy," Remus murmured.

Peter almost gave up his breath: "This is only the part we know!"

"Don't forget that Padfoot traveled thousands of miles to London." Lily interjected weakly, "even from James' house to London."

"I thought he just wanted to try out the modified motorcycle." James looked like he was about to pass out. "Before I pass out, can anyone sum it up and give a conclusion?"

"Or, Hyacinth of Slytherin is Sirius' long-lost sister."

Peter interrupted: "Or James' long-lost biological sister."

"Either," Remus trembled and glanced back at Sirius who was unaware of their conversation, "he...has a crush on him..."

"Wait, cheer up." James got up quickly, and picked up Peter who had slipped to the ground. "We have to ask, what's going on."

Lily couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "I didn't expect it, I really didn't expect it."

"Oh, I don't know." Sirius stared at the fire, "Maybe."

"What do you mean by 'don't know' and 'maybe'!" James wished he could kick him into the fireplace, "Yes or yes, no or no, why did you become so fussy and hesitant?"

"What are you talking about?" Sirius finally took his eyes off the fire for a second, and glanced at James, "I'm fine, I just want to be alone for a while..."

"You're not okay at all." Remus pointed out the question. "What happened and what can't you tell us?"

"It doesn't matter if you like a Slytherin."

Sirius smiled coldly at Peter, and he immediately took a step back: "There are rumors about me every now and then, why do you care so much this time?"

"Because you're not reacting normally," Remus continued. "You've been out of your wits for days."

"I do not have."

"You have!"

"Oh, that's normal too. Prongs, didn't you get weird when you saw Snape? Remus, didn't you get weird a few days a month? ?” Finally he stared at Peter again, “Isn’t Peter also weird when he sees cats?”

"You're quibbling!" Remus accused.

James was furious: "It's nonsense!"

"Padfoot, we don't know what happened, it doesn't matter what you don't want to say." Lily persuaded in a soft voice, "but if you have someone who is more interested-"

Sirius suddenly stood up and strode out of the lounge: "I'm suddenly very interested in the thesis, goodbye!"

The portrait opens and closes.The remaining four people looked at each other in blank dismay.

"Generally speaking, the more you deny something, the more likely it is true." Remus concluded, "But I always feel that if we ask, Padfoot will curse us sooner or later."

"Does he feel devastated," Peter asked, "that it's over before it even started?"

"It's not necessarily over yet," said James, motioning for the others to gather together. "We're going to split up. We're going to try to find out what's going on with Hyacinth, and we're going to give Padfoot a little kick." ..."

Cornelia Rozier put down her wand, and the white mouse on the mat was completely unconscious.

"Are you going to have one last shot, Regu?" she asked grimly.

Regulus stepped forward, with no expression on his thin face, he raised his wand and aimed at the dying white mouse: "Avada Kedavra!"

A green light flashed, and the white mouse's body bounced high and landed on the mat again.

"Very good, very good, a perfect demonstration!" Signus, who was watching from a distance, clapped his hands, and there was sparse applause in the room. He looked at Cornelia and Regulus approvingly, and then He admonished the rest, "They are your role models, understand? The Dark Lord needs such decisive and skillful knights, not hesitant beginners with unfamiliar skills."

The others looked at Cornelia and Regulus in awe. Although they were only students, they could already use the Unforgivable Curse without blinking.How is this different from Death Eaters?

"You can go back first." Signus waved his hand.

After waiting for the crowd to walk away, Cornelia smiled silently: "I suggest using a bigger object next time," she pointed to the white mouse, "Look, this can no longer meet our needs It's..."

"Oh, next time we might try a cat or an owl. Things that move faster and are bigger tend to be more challenging—"

"That's not what I meant, Signus," Cornelia said, fiddling with her wand. "When can we start the real experiment?"

Signus' expression suddenly became a little more serious, and he looked at Cornelia vigilantly: "If you mean real people..."

"Of course it doesn't mean that." Cornelia laughed lightly, "I have a good suggestion, we need the most cold-blooded and ruthless knights, so we might as well let them keep a pet of their own from now on , ordered them to kill and disembowel their pets by hand at their last gathering before summer. Don't you think that would be a good way to screen, Signus? So we can pick out the real A man without fear and a heart of stone."

Signus was silent, as if considering the feasibility of Cornelia's proposal.

"How did you come up with this idea?" Regulus asked, putting away his wand.

"I've thought about it for a long time. If the Dark Lord needs to expand his territory, besides his own strength, he must also need a group of loyal and powerful supporters. Then we can continue to try new methods to select suitable people. " She glanced at Signus, "Of course, this is just my personal opinion, and it's still up to you to decide, Signus."

"I think it's a genius idea, Cornelia." Signus seemed to have thought it over, but he finally smiled easily, "Yes, I will carefully consider your proposal. If As you said, we need to constantly update our methods. After using so many Cruciatus Curse today, you'd better go back and rest for a while. Lei Gu and I still have a few words to say."

Cornelia stepped back and left the room with an inexplicable smile.After she left, Signus looked at Regulus with admiration: "You performed very well today, Regulus. Your progress is much faster than I imagined."

"It's amazing, I'm still a little worse than Leah." Regulus replied without any fluctuation.

"Ah... After all, Cornelia was taught by her father's precepts and deeds, but you are gradually catching up with the gap between the two of you. Seriously, Rhaegu, sometimes you are too modest. People often talk about the Gryffindor West Rhys, say he's the brightest star in the night sky, but before long they'll find out that Slytherin has a 'Lionheart.' The star will fade, but the crown will never fade." Signus put his hand Intimacy on Regulus' shoulder, "Actually, I'm thinking about when to make you and Ollie formally engaged - my mother sounded Mrs. Black's meaning and learned that she didn't care about it." opposed, and even quite pleased.”

"Of course my mother won't object, she is very satisfied with Ollie." Regulus couldn't help smiling, "Then, what do you think—?"

"I'm thinking... how about this summer or winter? After you pass the formal knight assessment? In fact, my mother hopes that you can enter into a marriage contract next year, but I think young people may not be willing to wait so long."

"I fully respect Mrs. Bulstrode's opinion." As expected by Signus, Regulus immediately replied, "Of course, I will also perform well in the knight, and there is no doubt that I will use actions to serve Austria. Li wins glory and glory."

"That's right! That's the kind of attitude I want." Signus patted him heavily on the shoulder, "You're such a smart young man, Regu, I think you're bound to achieve something." It was easy. Satisfied with Regulus' oath, Signus personally sent Regulus out.

"I didn't expect you to be so good at dancing."

After he came back, Edmund said mockingly.

"Don't say that, Edmund, you know we welcome you to join us at any time." Signus sat down opposite him, and he looked at him with a salivating look, "Have you considered Rozier?"

Edmund tilted his head: "Oh... her?" he said lazily and without emotion.

"She's pretty good, in every sense of the word," Signus said tentatively.

"I'm not interested in Rozier, please don't worry, Signus. She is indeed charming, but she is a little too dangerous for me." Edmund smiled dismissively.

Signus was not angry, he just smiled: "I really don't know what kind of person can get into your eyes, Edmund, I remember that you have high requirements for everything—"

"Everyone is willing to choose a partner carefully, Signus, after all, this kind of lifelong thing can't be fooled around." He asked mockingly, "Since you admire Rozier so much, why don't you keep her to yourself?"

Signus poured himself a cup of tea unhurriedly: "Because——I have a better choice."

"Oh?" Edmond raised his eyebrows.

"You'll know." Signus put down the teapot, "Speaking of which, you ordered those students not to gossip, right? I didn't expect you to—"

"You found out?" Edmund didn't deny it, he folded his hands, "She's cute, isn't she?"

"You know, if you want something, it's easy."

"No, Signus, I'm afraid you don't fully understand." Edmund raised his eyebrows lightly, "Some things are worth spending patience and chasing slowly."

- February 1977 - Wood's Orphanage, London

"William, do you have a letter from me today?" Ann heard the postman's bicycle coming, she hurried down the stairs, and the young man who delivered the letter handed over a stack of letters: "I'm sorry, it seems that there is no letter."

"Ah...it's okay. Would you like a glass of water?" Ann quickly cleared up her disappointed expression, but William had already seen her regretful expression.

"Are you waiting for your friend's letter?" he asked tentatively.

Ann muttered for a moment, her lips moved, she hesitated and did not answer.But William already understood.

"Did you... still choose to apply for university?" He asked in a low voice.

"...Yes." Ann looked at William in fear, "William, these are one of the few dreams in my life, I can't just give up the opportunity like this. William?"

"It's nothing, Ann." William pressed the brim of his hat and smiled wryly, "It's unlikely that someone like you would take a fancy to me."

Ann was stunned for a moment, and she quickly realized William's meaning: "No, William, this can't change anything, do you think I will start to dislike you after I am admitted to university?"

"Ann, when the time comes, you will know the gap between us." William shook his head lightly, "Goodbye." He didn't show any anger, but looked very disappointed and sad.

"William! William!" Ann hurriedly stopped him, "Listen to me—"

"Shh, Ann," William supported the bicycle on one leg, avoiding Ann's eyes, "College students and postmen... long-term pain is worse than short-term pain. You deserve a better future, so don't waste time on me."

"If we're in love, nothing can stand in front of us," Ann said eagerly. "We might get engaged before I go to college, and in three years I can get a job as a clerk, and you're not really going to send your life away." letter."

"You are in the orphanage, and you don't really understand how cruel this world is. Your fate will become better, but it is impossible for my life to have ups and downs." William pursed his lips, "I love you, Ann , but—" His words stopped abruptly, William looked into the distance silently, he clearly saw a dark future between them, "I'm leaving, you...be careful." He said gently but unquestionably Ann's hand was pushed away.

The bicycle suddenly drove away for a long distance. Ann watched the distance between her and William gradually widen, and cried out in tears: "William!" But he didn't look back, and her heart felt a throbbing pain.This gradual distance is just like the already fragile and fragile love between them, and love cannot overcome reality.

"Miss White, Mr. Agent is waiting for you."

Hyacinth, who had never heard of her being represented, stepped into Slughorn's office suspiciously.

"Nice to meet you, Miss White." A young wizard was waiting for her in the uniform of the Ministry of Magic. When he saw Hyacinth, he quickly introduced himself, "My name is Spencer Barnold, and I am Magic Law Trainee staff member of the Office of Wizarding Property Management under the Division of Enforcement."

"Hello." Hyacinth looked at her inexplicably. She never knew that she would have to deal with people from the property management office.

Mr. Barnold saw her doubts, and he explained kindly, "My rash visit this time is mainly to explain some documents to Ms. White, about the inheritance of your parents."

"But as far as I know the Gringotts properties are well managed, and they gave me permission to use them many years ago."

"Yes, there is nothing wrong with the Gringotts property. But your parents still have a house in the village of Ottery St. Catchpole, and although you have long since moved there, it is still part of the estate." Mr. Barnold took out some paper documents and explained, "However, there are some disputes about the inheritance of this house. This is a document from that year-it shows that your relatives, the Prewetts, once sponsored your parents to build the house. Under the circumstances, Mr. Prewett also has a share in the inheritance of this house."

Mr. Barnold's words were very clear, Hyacinth understood: "So?"

"So at present you have three options, Miss White. First, you can choose to buy the remaining inheritance rights from Mr. Prewett, which is about 1500 Galleons; second, you can choose to give up the inheritance rights, assuming that Mr. Prewett If Mr. Te is willing, he can spend 4500 galleons to buy the inheritance right from you; third, if neither of you is willing to pay for the purchase, then the house will be taken back by the Ministry of Magic, and you will be compensated according to a certain percentage, but the amount The amount will be reduced, and you can get about 3000 Galleons."

Hyacinth shook her head without thinking. "I don't need this house." She had no feelings for it.

"I suggest you think about it carefully," Mr. Barnold warned. "This house is somewhat monumental, and it can become your future residence."

Mr. Barnold was right, so Hyacinth was a little curious about what her uncle thought: "May I ask what Mr. Prewett thinks about this?"

Mr. Barnold coughed in embarrassment: "Mr. Prewett is not very willing to choose the second option."

The implication was clear that Mr. Prewett would not pay an extra penny.Hyacinth didn't like or dislike this uncle who only met once: "I see, then I will choose the third option."

"If you confirm, I need you to complete some documents." After Mr. Barnold repeatedly confirmed her determination, he took out some documents, "I will get Mr. Prewett's signature later, when all the documents pass the legal department After the review, a copy of the document will be sent to you. This contract will not take effect at present, and its follow-up procedures need to be completed in person at the Legal Department after you reach the age of 17. After that, the compensation will be directly deposited into your Gringotts account. Do you have any questions, Miss White?"

"No, thank you." She quickly took a pen and signed her name.

Mr. Barnold took the file silently, and he couldn't help but think back to the scene when he met Mr. Prewett earlier, who obviously didn't think about his niece, and didn't want to hurt himself.Mr. Barnold, as a young and energetic new employee who has just graduated, looks down on this kind of behavior.He thought for a while, and couldn't help crossing the line to suggest: "Actually, you can also go to the Wizengamot to sue, Miss White, and they may completely award the inheritance rights to you."

"I think it's better to choose a milder way." Hyacinth handed back the signed document, "Thank you for your trouble, Mr. Barnold."

The author has something to say:

Note:

1. Lily and James actually dated for the first time in seventh grade, I edited that, otherwise it always felt like they moved too fast.

2. Regulus means "prince" or "king" in Latin, and another variant means "heart of lion".Signus was deliberately flattering Regulus, but he didn't know that Richard I, the Lionheart King in the Muggle world, ended up in a terrible end.

3. The significance of the university to Ann is mainly to provide an opportunity to "break the class", so William reacted greatly.

4. The village of Ottery St. Catchpole is where the Burrow is located in the original book.

5. Distribution of inheritance rights: Hiesings' parents and mothers each have 50%, and her mother's will continue to be divided into two equally, respectively for Hiesings and Mr. Prewett.So Prewett owns 25% and Hyacinth owns 75%.

6. Prewett is not meaningless, they are the last blood relatives of the heroine.

7. Mr. Barnold is an Easter egg.

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