[HP] Astringent

Snape stood behind Malfoy, wearing a solid black Muggle suit.

This thought kept hitting Vanessa's brain, and she forgot to look back.

In fact, it is two thoughts, mixed together.One moment she was fantasizing about Snape camping with him, and the next second, he was standing in front of her.She couldn't come back to her senses for a moment, not sure whether that person was real or a phantom.The second thought was that he was wearing a Muggle suit, not a white shirt and trousers, but a black shirt, black trousers, and black leather shoes.This well-tailored suit suited him better than the baggy wizard robes he usually wore.He is tall and straight, thin but not weak, with a pale face and gloomy eyes. His obsidian-like black and translucent eyes looked at Vanessa. His hook-like eyes passed through the scorching sun and the charcoal fire in front of the tent, through the midsummer and the people. The sound is bustling.

This is the boy Vanessa has been thinking about, the man she has been thinking about.

Snape had a suit jacket draped over his arm, and a blue and black striped tie, loose and loose, around his neck.He didn't pay attention to anyone, and adjusted the position of the tie in a self-contained and slow manner.

Vanessa swallowed nervously.

"Malfoy, you... show some respect!" Vanessa tried to recover her voice, but obviously it was not successful, and the two Malfoys couldn't help but sneered.

"I thought the beef was spoiled. It smelled disgusting." Blake walked up to Vanessa at some point, shielded her from the unpleasant gaze, and at the same time blocked Stanley's eyes. Nepe's.

Snape narrowed his eyes in disgust, his face darkened, and he chuckled mockingly: "It's really interesting. After a long time of being a dog, doesn't it mean that a person can't talk and only barks everywhere?"

Now Black was completely irritated, he touched the wand at his waist, and was about to fly towards him almost at the same time.Vanessa grabbed him, grabbed his shoulders and dragged him back.

Just when Black was about to calm down, Snape added another sentence contemptuously: "If you want me to say, you should watch your dog and don't let him run around, especially at night. Don't let the people who should watch you look down, Instead, it rampages and bites the wrong person."

Vanessa could barely hold Blake back as Lupine and Arthur strode up, pulling him away, left and right.

"Sirius, don't be impulsive."

"Don't be familiar with them."

Vanessa watched as they pulled Black away a little, then looked back at Snape.She felt that there was something in what he said, and it was for herself. That must not be her illusion.

The two Malfoys buttoned up the first button of their suit jackets, while Narcissa brushed her hair, and they walked over proudly: "We still have to rush to finish dinner with Minister of Magic Fudge, so we won't Accompany you..." Big Malfoy glanced at the corner of his mouth, and continued, "Smell these poor foods."

Even Arthur couldn't hold his breath now, not to mention that there were so many children in the Weasley family, all of them drew their wands.

Fudge came over from not far away and asked, "What happened?"

Jaw held high, Big Malfoy said casually, "Oh, my dear Connelly, there was just a little unpleasant skirmish."

Fudge looked over here, and specially greeted Black.He didn't notice the tension between the two groups of people.Then he resumed his friendly smile and said to Malfoy, "What are you waiting for, come to my tent."

Snape was behind them, striding forward as he pulled on his suit jacket.Every time he took a step closer, Vanessa's heart throbbed heavily, until he was about to pass her by.

"Severus."

Vanessa called Snape softly, and the four people in front also stopped.She turned to Snape with a smile, made a gesture that an ordinary colleague should have, and then said: "I'm not very clear, does Principal Dumbledore now want the teachers to prepare some special tricks for their classes before the school starts?" ?”

"I think so. But Muggle studies shouldn't be anything to prepare for." He replied quite naturally.

"It's really not as much as what you need for Potions class." She nodded, "Then I wish you success in your work."

Vanessa's eyes followed Snape until they went away together, into Fudge's tent.

After eating and drinking enough, a group of people with their stomachs about to explode walked to the competition stands with the crowd.

"I entrusted my friends in the Ministry of Magic to buy such a good position. You will know it when you arrive. It's really great!" Arthur waved the ticket in his hand, calling everyone not to disperse.

That was the box on the top floor, definitely one of the best positions in the venue, with a sweeping view of the entire venue.

"Daddy, you're amazing!" the twins' duet began again.

They all support Team Ireland and wear green scarves with shamrock pins pinned to their chests.They want to support the England team more, but unfortunately they have not made it to the World Cup for many years.

Vanessa also pinned a clover on her chest in response to the occasion.To be honest, she is not interested in Quidditch, but it is always lively when there are more people.

The twins approached mysteriously and surrounded her from left to right: "Vanessa, don't you want to take a gamble?"

"Hey, you guys are gambling while Molly isn't around?"

"Don't be such a spoiler," Fred wailed.

George winked and put on a pleading expression: "Help us keep it a secret, if you win, how about doubling the odds?"

"I've never had anything good to do with gambling in my life." Vanessa sighed, and took out two Galleons, one for each, "I bet on the Irish team to win, and if I lose, it's mine. You two are half of each other."

"Vanessa, you are an angel!" The two exaggerated and hypocritically praised her, Vanessa couldn't stand it anymore, and hurriedly sent the two troublemakers away.

The children took their seats, Arthur and Lupine closest to the entrance, followed by the group of redheads, Harry and Hermione on either side of Ron, Black next to Harry, and Vanessa next to him Made it to the innermost side - she voluntarily gave up the best position to people who liked Quidditch.

At this time, Fudge led the Malfoy family into the box with Snape, Harry, Ron and Hermione turned their heads at the same time, and the row behind them was empty of four seats.Vanessa felt that it was not a good idea to follow them to relax.Might as well hide at home for a holiday.

Fudge briefly greeted both sides, and then went to the Bulgarian Ministry of Magic Oboransk.

Big Malfoy's icy gray eyes glanced up and down the row of seats behind Arthur, past Arthur.There's nothing there except Winky, the Crouch elf, and Winky's empty seat for its master.

"My God, Arthur," he said softly, "how many times did you sell to get this top box seat? Surely your possessions aren't worth the money, are they? Or was it a generous gift from Mr. Black? You How lucky to have such a capable cousin."

"Don't say that, Lucius." Narcissa's voice was cold, she was not as tall as Vanessa, but she had to look down, the tip of her nose was almost at the same level as her chin, "Compared to some unsatisfactory of blood, I think Aunt Walburga would have preferred a Weasley." She made the name seem like an inferior creature.

From the tone to the content, there was nothing that did not offend Vanessa. She stared at them viciously.

Black was also angry, like a hound whose tail was stepped on: "Narcissa, take care of your Malfoy family's affairs. Don't try to dictate my affairs!"

"If it wasn't for poor Rael's absence, it would not be your turn to spoil Black's old house." The muscles on Narcissa's cheeks twitched twice, the ice in her eyes seemed to melt a little, and the water droplets did not roll down but condensed on her eyes tail.Immediately afterwards, she raised her eyebrows and regained her usual arrogance.

A sharp and short laughter that made people feel extremely uncomfortable broke the tense atmosphere.Snape leaned back in his chair calmly: "Lucius, don't waste your time on a group of self-defeating idiots." He tilted his head, looked at Black through the black hair blocking his eyes, and said ironically It went up a few points.Afterwards, his eyes turned back to Malfoy's face, and he looked at him, and continued to say without seriousness: "However, Vanessa is indeed capable enough to deserve your praise."

Vanessa looked at Snape in bewilderment, but he wasn't looking at her.

Black and Snape had been feuding for a long time, and it was almost over, growling: "You are still annoying as always, it seems that you washed your hair but forgot to brush your teeth properly! Vanessa is just catching that traitor Wormtail I stole your limelight from you when you got the Order of Merlin! Listen to what you have to say! I have to say that there are more people than you!"

This time Snape was not angry, but raised his eyebrows casually: "Oh?"

Blake was so angry that he raised his voice: "Nose..."

Almost immediately, Vanessa knew what he was about to say.She quickly interrupted him: "Black!" She could feel Harry's gaze shifted to her face, and cleared her throat, "The panoramic binoculars I bought for the children are left in the tent, you can go Bring it here for me?"

Black opened his mouth, wanting to say something, Vanessa looked at him firmly, then looked at Lupine: "Can you help Black go back and look for it together? You know, I have a lot of luggage, and I don't know what to say. I don’t remember where it was placed.”

"No problem." Lupine smiled gently and pulled Black away, "Let's go, Sirius! The game is about to start, and I don't want to miss the opening."