struggle

The weather in summer is always cloudy and cloudy, the sky is still clear in the morning, but around noon, layers of dark clouds roll up in the sky, making the sky dark all of a sudden, and occasionally there are muffled thunderclaps However, it indicates that the thunderstorm is coming.Lucius sat alone in the study of Malfoy Manor, under the bright candlelight that had already been lit, looking solemnly at the parchment in his hand.

This is the news that came just yesterday. It is not detailed and uncertain, but all the signs point to a possibility. He is back, and the person whose name cannot be said is back.Lucius gently held his left arm with his right hand. So far, the Dark Mark on his left hand still didn't feel hot. However, the information he collected showed that some Death Eaters had already been summoned, and they were also summoned. Voldemort assigned their own tasks, so why didn't he summon him?

Lucius leaned back in his chair and closed his eyes slightly.After Voldemort lost power, the Malfoy family relied on money and connections to wash away their suspicions and draw a clear line with him. Is this behavior considered disloyal by him, so after the return, the Malfoy family was excluded? Beyond the scope of solicitation?If so, would it be a good thing or a bad thing for the Malfoy family?Lucius was not sure what Voldemort wanted to do, why he made a low-key return, and did not publicly summon the Death Eaters, so he could not be sure of his plan and direction, let alone judge the future direction of the magic world, and whether he would Worth following, all the confusing future made his choice more difficult.

While meditating, there was a knock on the door of the study, and Lucius asked with some displeasure: "Who?" Coe was out, and he didn't think the remaining house-elves would have the guts to bother him.

"Tom Marvolo Riddle." The person outside the door said his name in a low voice, but Lucius was startled.He was one of the few people who knew Voldemort's real name, but he didn't expect that one day this name would be spoken from the name's own mouth.Moreover, the ancient Malfoy Manor has been strengthened and repaired for generations, and the defense system is almost impeccable, but he did not cause any alarm, so he came straight to the door of his study, the powerful and unfathomable The strength made Lucius even more frightened.

Opening the door almost with trembling hands, Lucius was slightly taken aback when he saw Tom. His face was obviously different from the snake face when he disappeared more than ten years ago, but closer to the one he had when he first became loyal.But this small difference didn't affect Lucius' behavior. Subconsciously, he wanted to kneel down and kiss his robe feet, but suddenly he was horrified to find that he couldn't move, and Tom just looked at him with a smile.

"Master——" Lucius couldn't figure out his intentions, and couldn't help being even more panicked, but Tom just walked behind the desk calmly: "Lucius, I don't care about the form, I care more about your actual performance." Said Then, he waved his hand casually, and then pointed to the chair opposite him.

After Tom's hand waved, Lucius found himself able to move again.But he didn't dare to relax at all, sat down respectfully across from him, and lowered his head: "Master, welcome your return, I have been eagerly looking forward to your return as soon as possible, and continue to lead our cause."

"Oh, is that really the case?" Tom smiled mockingly, and looked at him lightly, "Lucius, I can understand your actions over the past ten years as eagerness for my return Desire? Lucius, lie, but also make up a story that can be believed."

"Master, I—" Hearing Tom's retort, cold sweat broke out on Lucius' forehead, and he tried to leave the chair and kneel down again, but Tom stopped him again: "My dear Lucius, obviously you I still don’t understand my words, what I need is not your hypocritical form, but your real actions.” His tone became softer, but a powerful magic pressure suddenly erupted all over his body, and Lucius, who was unable to move all over his body, Forced to bear his pressure head-on, the feeling of fear filled his whole body, making him fully feel the terrifying power of Tom today.

When Tom removed the magic pressure, Lucius almost slumped on the chair, his long platinum-blond hair was stuck to his face with cold sweat, and he lacked the usual aristocratic image.But Tom asked in a lazy tone: "Lucius, in the past ten years, have you got rid of the identity of the so-called Death Eater, have you been very comfortable and happy?"

"No, master, I didn't—" Lucius hurriedly tried to argue, but was interrupted by Tom with a smile: "Lucius, I want your truth."

Seeing Tom staring into his eyes, Lucius finally lowered his head: "Yes, master, I have played a wrong role for more than ten years, and I feel very regretful and ashamed for it." He was keenly aware that Tom didn't come here to ask questions. He obviously didn't want to get rid of him, but still wanted to use him, and what he needed was a clear statement from him.But at the same time, he also saw Tom's powerful strength, and obviously different from the crazy and irrational style of ten years ago, all of which undoubtedly made him see Tom's possible victory, and made him reconsider whether he should follow him again .Therefore, he simply admitted his fault, and also tested Tom's purpose.

"Very well, Lucius, honesty is the first step of trust, then, would you mind talking about what you think now?" Tom knew that Lucius had seen his purpose, but at the same time Tom believed him It has also achieved its initial goal. After seeing the strength he displayed, this cunning platinum nobleman will undoubtedly re-examine his position. After all, his starting point has never been for faith, but for profit.

"Of course, master, I am willing to serve you more faithfully in the future. The Malfoy family hopes to gain your trust again." After hesitating for a while, Lucius finally made his final decision. It broke out again, and his identity also determined that he would never be able to gain the trust of the Order of the Phoenix led by Dumbledore, and it was impossible for Tom to allow him to maintain a neutral attitude.What's more, even if he could really stay out of it, it would mean that he would lose all possible benefits from the war, which was not a good choice for him.

"I hope you can keep your promise this time and not let me down, Lucius." Regarding Lucius' oath of allegiance, Tom just nodded with a faint smile.He understands that Malfoy will never be really loyal, but he is indeed a good helper with his ability, so he will carefully control him, give him enough benefits to buy him off, but not give him too much trust.

Seeing Lucius nodding his head respectfully, Tom stood up in satisfaction: "Okay, then first of all, I hope you can find the key to the Lestrange family's vault in Gringotts. I remember Bella is your Wife's sister, and now that the Lestrange family has no other heirs, I believe your wife will know how to find her sister's things. I have one thing that was kept by the Lestrange family, and now I need to retrieve it Come back, I hope you can give me the key and let me retrieve it 'in person'." He emphasized the pronunciation of himself.

"I understand, master, I will definitely give you what you need as soon as possible." Lucius bent down and replied in a low voice.After Tom heard his answer, he nodded casually: "I'm waiting for you to send me the key, Lucius." Afterwards, he Apparated in place.

After Tom left, Lucius sat back in the chair and held his forehead.The strength of Tom who came back this time even exceeded his previous cognition, he thought, he must find someone to discuss the next plan.Thinking of this, he opened the two-way mirror on the table: "Sev, I'm Lucius."

After a long time, there was an echo from the other side of the double-sided mirror: "Lucius, you better have a good reason to bother me, I'm brewing potions, and I don't have much free time." Snape said impatiently appeared in the mirror.

"Sev, he's back, he just came here." Lucius knew that his best friend didn't like others to disturb him when he was brewing the potion, so he hurriedly explained the reason.

Hearing Lucius' words, Snape immediately understood who he was referring to.After a moment of silence, he asked, "What did he tell you?"

"He warned me, but he still accepted my allegiance." Lucius said simply, after hesitating for a moment, his cautious nature finally made him not tell Snape the task assigned by Tom.

"I think he still needs the strength of your family." Snape pursed his lips, and after a while, only this sentence came out.

"I know that. It's just Sev. I guess he will come to you too. After all, you were his most powerful potion master." Lucius reminded Snape.

A complex expression flashed across Snape's face, and finally returned to his usual calm expression, and said flatly: "I see, thank you, Lucius."

"Well, be careful yourself, Sev." Lucius saw that he didn't want to talk more, so after saying goodbye to him, he cut off the connection with the double-sided mirror.

After Snape closed the double-sided mirror, he stared at the potion in front of him for a long time, finally gave the cauldron a "clean up", and then pushed open the window a little annoyed.Feeling the hot wind outside the window, he let out a long breath, Voldemort finally came back, without Lucius reminding him, he also knew that he would definitely come to him.He will still tell Dumbledore the news, but does this also mean that his hard and helpless double agent career will start again?

The author has something to say: The professor is about to start a double agent again, TT