HP Midnight Light

- 1979 April 4 - Department of Magical Law Enforcement, Ministry of Magic

"Good morning, Parkinson." Amelia Bones, the deputy director, stepped forward briskly and handed him a stack of documents. "Are you ready?"

"Ready, Ms. Burns." Edmund took the documents and flipped through them hastily.Amelia trotted ahead of him:

"Fine, come with me—"

They walked through the corridors of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement and came to the fountain in the Ministry Hall: this is where Ministry officials are always interviewed.

"Ms. Burns!" There was a small commotion as soon as they stepped into the reporter's sight.Security personnel from the Ministry of Magic immediately maintained order.

"Please ask questions in order, we will try our best to answer all your questions." Edmund said, his eyes were involuntarily attracted to Rita Skeeter.One is because she is conspicuous, and the other is because of her report that caused a sensation in the wizarding world.It was said that Rita had now established herself as the number one reporter for the Daily Prophet.

Sure enough, Skeeter spoke first over the voices of all reporters: "Ms. Burns, can you disclose some details about the bill that is being drafted?"

"The Law Enforcement Division has now begun drafting a bill. I cannot give you further details, but there is no doubt that this bill will cover all known issues in the Smith and Greengrass case."

"Then what do you think of some rumors that 'the bill cannot pass a vote'?" Skeet sucked the nib of the quill happily.Amelia answered tactfully:

"Rumours are just rumors. The Ministry will make the right decision."

"Well, but you can always tell us the status of Miss Smith and Mr. Greengrass? Of course, we all know the outcome of the trial, but readers are always more concerned about the status of the parties."

"Due to privacy protection, I can only give you a vague answer: At present, Miss Smith and Mr. Greengrass are still negotiating with their families about their future life. Considering that many Muggles have been involved in this case, the magic Members of the Ministry have been sent to coordinate. While many have called for Miss Smith and Mr Greengrass to be returned to their families, the final decision rests with them."

"Thank you, Ms. Burns," Skeeter's quill brushed.Another reporter went on to ask:

"What do you think of those voices who think the sentence is too light?"

"The verdict was negotiated by the Wizengamot, with the opinions of Miss Smith and Mr. Greengrass also taken into consideration. Personally, I think the verdict is just right. As for those who demanded the Dementor's Kiss, it is a bit too cruel. In the final analysis, the main responsibility in this case still needs to be attributed to those rotten pure-blood prejudices, so the punishment of a single individual does not need to take the highest sentence."

Skeeter suddenly asked loudly again: "Since you mentioned 'prejudice', then, Ms. Burns, what do you think of what happened to Aurora Smith's second witness, Hyacinth White?"

Amelia confirmed politely: "You mean—?"

"About Miss White living in the orphanage like Miss Smith." Skeeter blinked, "I have some interesting information, which is enough to prove that Miss White moved into the orphanage because of her relatives. Dislike her college. Shouldn't this be a kind of discrimination no worse than being a Squib?"

"Moving into the orphanage is a choice made by Ms. White as a person with judgment." Amelia replied calmly and cautiously, "As for your guess, Ms. Skeeter, it is too conspiracy theory."

"But there must be a reason for everything. After the Aurora Smith case, shouldn't we think about what makes a 12-year-old child go to an orphanage rather than live with relatives?"

"I'm sorry, but I think your question is unsolvable." Edmund suddenly spoke without permission, "If Miss White moved into a relative's house, the question you asked today is probably 'Accept Slytherin Isn't Ryffindor's upbringing a kind of 'killing' anymore."

Skeeter's quill quivered excitedly, and she stared straight at Edmund.

"Thank you, Parkinson." Amelia said decisively before Skeeter had time to reply, and she glanced at Edmund warningly, "Are there any questions related to this case?"

- same day - rozier house

"Father." Cornelia came over with a tray, "This is the last antidote, but Snape said you need more rest."

"I've already felt it." Evan took the smoking potion and drank it in a big gulp. "This time I'm seriously injured." He put the cup back on the tray with a sneer, "But Burst is still at large!"

No matter what the truth is, everyone has now accepted that the old Mr. Burst was poisoned.

"He still attended the last rally, but this time his seat was moved to the end of the long table."

"Ha! He deserves it!" Evan snorted, "If you want me to say that he doesn't deserve to continue to participate in the rally."

"The Dark Lord said something innocuous to him, and Signus just listened." Cornelia smiled slightly, "There is no direct person in charge of the Source of Life Project, but the Dark Lord Accepted my opinion..."

"Fine. And then?"

"I chose Barty Crouch Jr."

"Crouch?" A moment of surprise flashed across Evan's face, and he quickly laughed and patted the back of Cornelia's hand, "It's so beautiful! Leah—two birds with one stone!"

"Actually, Crouch took the initiative to express his favor to me, and I just pushed the boat along." Cornelia continued to report, "Besides, the three couples I matched at Hogwarts have also succeeded. As for Vera and Greengrass, I'm not going to intervene, lest I lose my wife and lose my army like Signus."

"That's it. If you are not sure, then simply give the initiative to others, and in the end you will only get a share of the action at the right time." Evan then asked, "Has the Dark Lord arranged for the next mission?"

"Of course. There is one Marlene left in the McKinnon family, and Dolohov expressed his willingness to continue to deal with her." Cornelia curled her lips, "The Dark Lord arranged for us to deal with Caradoc Dearborn— —I thought he'd at least give us the Prewett Brothers!"

"Who else did the Dark Lord specifically mention?"

"And Benji Fenwick and Edgar Burns and Dorcas Meadows."

Evan pondered for a moment, and he quickly understood what the Dark Lord was thinking: "The Dark Lord wants to get rid of these activists who are rushing to the front line first."

"Then why didn't he include the new members of the Order of the Phoenix?"

"Because they haven't had time to learn too much from the old members, they won't be a problem for a while. And these people listed by the Dark Lord happen to be the main force of the Order of the Phoenix. Getting rid of them is equivalent to weakening half of the strength of the Order of the Phoenix—" —That's why he wanted to get rid of Ma Lin, she probably learned a few tricks from her parents."

Cornelia frowned: "I don't understand, father. For example, the Longbottoms are also the main force of the Order of the Phoenix. Why aren't they on the list?"

"Because the other identity of the Longbottoms is Auror." Evan sighed, "This is what I always remind you not to rush forward and proceed step by step. We will take down the Ministry of Magic sooner or later, but if we act rashly now, it is easy to be The Ministry of Magic and the Order of the Phoenix jointly suppressed it. Therefore, we must first let the Order of the Phoenix lose its strength, and then remove marginal figures—such as Burns—that’s why I said you kill two birds with one stone.”

"Just because of old Crouch?" Cornelia laughed at herself, "I didn't think so much."

"Yes—Old Crouch is very anti-Death Eaters, but he never dreamed that his son would have secretly rebelled." Evan laughed a few times, "When the Dark Lord's power begins to infiltrate the Ministry of Magic, he will The nails like the Longbottoms will be removed step by step... As for those members of the new generation of the Order of the Phoenix, I guess the Dark Lord still wants to recruit them."

"I don't see the use of recruiting them at all. We are enough for the Dark Lord." Cornelia complained displeased.

"Leah, my dear daughter, you are sometimes too impulsive. Even if they are recruited, the Dark Lord will not really rely on them. He always believes in us."

"That's not necessarily the case, don't forget about Signus." Cornelia poured cold water, "Do you dare to say that the Dark Lord will not raise his guard?"

"You overlooked the most important point, Signus is a monk halfway. This is the biggest difference between him and us. We have stood with the Dark Lord from the beginning. To him, we are different and can be trusted "Evan smiled calmly, "You can rest assured to do what you should do. After we finish Caradoc, even Bellatrix and Malfoy will have to give up three points."

"Why are you so sure?"

Evan shook the empty medicine bottle: "Because the Dark Lord will know that Rozier is willing to go through fire and water for him, even at the cost of his life."

-August 4st - Burstead Manor

Regulus and Signus sat opposite each other, and their relationship had undergone tremendous changes in a month's time.

"I've thought about it for a long time." Signus mentioned casually, "It's better for you and Ollie to get engaged as soon as possible, so that my mother and I can rest assured."

His words were indistinguishable from Bella's previous speculation.Regulus's heart was completely cold: "Thank you for your kindness, Signus. But I still want to maintain the previous decision and wait a year later."

He was pleased and disappointed to see the panic in Signus' eyes.

"I thought you would be happy to enter the marriage hall with Ollie as soon as possible." Signus forced a smile.

"Yes, but what you said before reminded me. Before marrying Ollie, I still want to make a career first, otherwise how can I be worthy of her?"

His one-liners did not elicit echoes from Signus.

"Yes, but..."

"Another reason is that I'm going to be busy this summer and I don't want to rush the engagement."

Signus' heart was pounding. "You mean..."

"It's just a little thing about Death Eaters. You know, Signus, the Dark Lord relies on my cousin a lot, so—" he shrugged deliberately, "maybe he has certain expectations of me, too."

"I see. I understand."

That's all Signus could say.Today, he finally understands what it means to "take one wrong step and lose everything". Overnight, he lost control of almost everything, including Regulus, whom he thought he could firmly control. s.It wasn't until he fell to the bottom that Signus saw how big a loophole was in his previous plan.

"I probably shouldn't say it, but I have a suggestion for you, Signus."

"what?"

Regulus took a sip of tea leisurely: "Excuse me for being rude. But I think you should marry Catherine Shafik as soon as possible."

Visible resentment flashed across Signus' face.

"Don't get excited, Signus, I know you're a little bit reluctant about this." Regulus took out the words he had thought up a long time ago, "But you also know that the source of life plan is still in progress, although Catherine has already had a miscarriage , but don't forget that she was assigned to you by the Dark Lord. So... this might be an opportunity for you."

What he said was vague and ambiguous, but Signus miraculously understood.

Regulus watched the light gradually rekindle in his eyes, and couldn't help feeling a little funny.Now Signus seems to have lost his basic judgment. He is almost sinking into the abyss, but he is still holding on to a straw in vain.

"Of course... I understand..."

You do not understand.Regulus thought sarcastically.You're not even going to call it a day.

"Do you regret it?"

Signus was taken aback.I don't know when Olivia walked in.

"Ollie." Signus smiled perfunctorily, "Why did you get down?"

"Signus, how much responsibility do you think you have for our family to become like this?"

"Stop talking nonsense, Ollie." Signus frowned, "I will make those who hurt us pay the price..."

"Do you really feel that you are not wrong at all, or are you too embarrassed to admit it in front of me?" Olivia stared at Signus with piercing eyes, "Dad died for you!"

"Ollie!" Signus raised his voice in panic, "Listen to Francis' nonsense!"

"I have eyes, so I can see. I have a brain, so I can judge." Olivia's tone was extremely firm, "I wouldn't doubt you just because of a few words from an outsider, but in the past so many years What did you do here? You led Regulus to this road, and you made up your mind to use him as a raft from the beginning, didn't you?"

"Olivia!"

She seemed to be deliberately provocative: "Francis is right, you have sold me for a good price."

"Shut up!" Signus stood up suddenly, "In such a family, even without me, someone else would guide Regulus to become a Death Eater. You blame me! Didn't I support you and help you?" Is it? If I really want to stop—"

"If you really want to make it happen, it won't be today! Signus, I heard your conversation with Regulus clearly! Don't take me for a fool, I know why you are here at this time Propose to modify the wedding date!" Olivia smiled instead, "You are still making all kinds of excuses until now, if it weren't for your crazy ideas, our family would never be what it is today, Regule and I Stan wouldn't be like this. Dad went to the Dark Lord for you, and you still don't repent—"

"What happened to you and Regulus?" A vase was whisked to the ground by Signus. "What did he say to you to make you angry at me?"

"He didn't say anything, but I still have to face, I can't pretend that I don't know anything to face Regulus. Thank you so much, my good brother who is shameless and devoid of conscience!" Oliver Ya opened her eyes wide to keep the tears from falling, "You killed Dad, ruined Mom, killed Margaret, and sold me, great, Signus, you really have a good plan!"

"Snapped--"

Her words came to an abrupt end, and Signus slowly put down his hand: "I think your life is too good to dare to yell these indecent words at me."

"You finally did this, Signus." Olivia whispered, and she suddenly laughed strangely, "You finally made it this far."

"Go back to your own room!"

"Look in the mirror, Signus, you look no different from a beast." Olivia kicked away the porcelain on the ground, and a clear palm print appeared on her fair face, "The Dark Lord would like you like this , he needs something like you to work for him—”

"Snapped!"

"Ollie!" Mrs. Bulstrode heard the voice, "Signus, why-"

Olivia waved away her mother's support, and her hand was punctured by porcelain: "You still protect him, Mom? You haven't seen what he is yet?"

"Be obedient, Ollie..." Mrs. Burst looked at her earnestly as if she hadn't heard, "Good..."

Olivia stared at her blankly for a while: "I see, Mom, you are such a smart person... You want to keep pretending to be deaf and dumb like this? Dad used to take care of you, but now you just talk to me Let him destroy our house together!" She broke free and got up from the ground, "Very well, you can do whatever you like, I will go back to Hogwarts tomorrow. Maybe I Brother Regulus should learn from you and make a clean break with you two—"

"Take her back to the room, Mom." Signus' eyes turned cold, "She doesn't have to go back to school, let her stay at home and prepare to marry Regulus."

"You—" Olivia pointed at Signus' face, "You want to send me to Grimmauld Place as a gift, don't you!"

"As long as you know!"

"Signus!" Mrs. Bulstrode gasped.

"I know what I'm doing, Mom, I'm not broken, I'm not broken, I'm going to revive our family." Signus stared at the wall behind Olivia, gasping for breath, "As long as I don't Just let people get in my way."

- 4 April - Little Whinging, Surrey

"Trust me, Lily, I swear to Merlin that I'll do my best not to screw things up," James promised for the last time, "but seriously, I think you and your brother-in-law have a serious 'communication isolation'." '."

"Promise me, James, just keep talking."

Neither of them had forgotten the harrowing sight of their last (and first) meeting with Penny and Vernon.

"I told Petunia that wedding dress didn't suit her!" Mrs. Evans sighed and sat down beside Lily. "And the necklace is too heavy. I told her she should use the one I gave her."

"Mom, as long as Petunia likes it." Lily sighed, "The necklace was lent to her by Vernon's mother. It would be rude if Petunia refused. Anyway, she still used your earrings." ,right."

"She has always been ignorant! I don't know how your father and I could teach such a rebellious daughter..."

Mrs. Evans was chattering on one side, while James on the other side was looking at the Muggle guests around him with interest. Lily secretly teased him to calm him down a little while praying No. 30 times for everything to go well today.

But this is bound to be impossible.

Especially with Vernon not cooperating.

"...ah, he, he's a half magician. Yeah, no real job, but there are a lot of them these days." Vernon kept talking to James while making sure he could hear him. Each guest introduces Penny, the "unemployed" brother-in-law-to-be.

"Magic? Lily, your brother-in-law says I'm a magician!"

Lily grabbed James quickly: "Shh! Shh! Don't be angry, let's go to the other side..."

"No, no, no, I have no problem with being a magician, but what do you mean 'half'!" James was forcibly dragged further away from Vernon by Lily, "My dear, if it weren't for the "Secrecy Act", I would Just turn their wedding cake into Bambi."

"You wouldn't do that, would you?" Lily sat down in a chair.Petunia and Vernon were happily chatting with the guests, Lily watched them from a distance, and suddenly raised her hand to wipe her eyes.

"Hey—it can't be, Lily." James leaned over bewilderedly, "Because she won't let you be a bridesmaid?"

"Petunia hates me, she hates me." Lily whimpered, James looked left and right in a panic, Mrs. Evans and Mr. Evans were having a heated conversation, so he had to pull the napkin:

"Don't cry, don't cry, I'll do a magic trick for you—" James drew out his wand at a speed that no Muggle guest could see clearly, and tapped it lightly on the napkin, "Send you a lily."

Lily burst into tears—for about a second—and then sniffed, and another wave of tears came out.

"Ah..." With James' sigh, the lily wilted, "Well, it's my fault, I guess your brother-in-law hasn't forgotten what happened last time. Maybe I should give this flower give him?"

"Petunia hates me because, because... because I peeked at her letter." Lily sniffed at her handkerchief.

James was so surprised that he almost threw the lily out: "Then she hated you for so many years! Merlin, Padfoot hates me to death. I tear apart the Valentine's Day chocolates that others gave him every year!"

Lily shot James a hard look.

"I'm not joking." He immediately raised his hand obediently.

"I received a letter from Hogwarts... After the letter, Petunia wrote to Dumbledore—" Lily pressed her handkerchief to her face, "I peeked at Dumbledore's reply."

"Uh - well, it's true that you are wrong. But why do you look at it, Dumbledore will not make exceptions to recruit students, the Hogwarts student list is all set when they are born. "

This time it was Lily who took a careful look at James: "I don't know about this rule...it was suggested by Snape, he said that it is impossible for Muggles to write to Hogwarts..."

"It's not entirely your fault, at least 70.00% of the responsibility is on Snape's head. Well, I was much more ignorant than you when I was young." The flower in James' hand suddenly became energetic again, "But your sister also It's a little too narrow-minded, I have been treating you this way for so many years."

Lily took James' lily: "Forget about it... I don't think Penny and I will have any special intersections in the future."

"But we'd better tell her about the wizarding world - although she doesn't seem to like hearing anything about 'magic' as much as her husband does."

"She should be safe," Lily murmured. "I just hope I can persuade Mom and Dad to seek refuge abroad."

The author has something to say:

Note:

1. It is assumed that Skeeter became famous in the publishing world because of the Squib scandal.

2. [Amelia Bones]: In the original book, she is the director, here she is downgraded by one level.

3. The rise of the Rozier father and daughter is because they are ruthless and desperate-according to the summary of "Dawn Night".Another reason is Barty Jr.'s blessing.

4. Regulus pointed out a clear way to Signus, but it is a pity that the latter still wants to continue to die.

5. The old Mrs. Burst is a typical love name. She would rather sacrifice her daughter than preserve the "dignity" of the family.And she still has a double standard. Now she supports Signus to hurt Olivia, and later she feels sorry for Olivia who dislikes Millicent.

6. The eccentricity of the Evans couple can be seen from the original work.

7. ["Communication Isolation"]: A Muggle vocabulary created by Jameson.

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