[HP] If youth has an ageless face

On the day of the funeral, the morning fog was thick and the sun was thin.Ethan stood at the forefront and listened to the eulogy. He saw a group of gray birds circling over the cemetery. They passed low over the heads of the silent crowd, leaving a few hoarse quacks and a few feathers.Ethan looked up for a long time, then he looked down and found an ugly gray hair stuck to his sleeve.

It's okay, Ethan.Darren took it off for him, he said.I will be with you, don't be afraid.

【1】

Half asleep and half awake, he smelled a trace of rosin, it should be winter now.

Someone lifted the quilt, and a gust of cool wind rushed in, followed by a pair of slightly cool hands.

She buried her head in his neck and sucked his skin, her hands wandered restlessly.When he turned over to hold her down, she let out a low moan, and her index finger brushed his lips: kiss me.

It should be a hot and dry winter night.While being passionate, he distractedly picked up a strand of long hair that had fallen on the pillow, and twisted it between his fingers.

What are you doing?She half-closed her eyes and asked out of breath.

Give me a lock of hair and let me take it with me.He leaned over and kissed her.This way... I can have you by my side all the time.

She gave a low laugh, which quickly rose to a scream of pleasure and pain at his movement.Then she sighed and stroked his cheek slowly in the aftertaste: You are leaving me again, Darren...

——Ethan woke up suddenly.

He lay blankly on the bed, trembling, reaching out to grab the quilt, panting violently and turning his head to look around, it took a full minute before he was sure that he was in Hogwarts, not Zabini Manor.

It was not yet dawn.He walked into the bathroom lightly and stared at the sweaty face in the mirror.

That dream was so real... so real... He touched his neck dully, there was nothing there, but he felt as if someone had bitten him hard a few minutes ago.

Ethan turned on the faucet, letting the cold water wash away the hot temperature on his cheeks and the infinite worries brought about by a sexual dream.

He couldn't remember how many times she had appeared in his dream.In the past, it was an intermittent phantom, but this time, her every frown and smile were so real, every touch and every touch made him tremble.

The most shameful thing in the world is nothing more than this: your sister-in-law becomes the object of your sexual fantasies, and in the dream you play your own brother.

The embarrassment reached its peak at breakfast.

Sooner or later, the owl brought Edwin Lar's letter on this day.

Unbiased, in the letter she told him that Darren was out on a field trip again.

It almost coincides with the dream scene.Ethan hurriedly raised the letter paper to cover his flushed cheeks, and at the same time uncontrollably began to wonder whether the night before their parting would be as lingering as he dreamed.

The thought was making him curl his toes in shame and tremble slightly with jealousy.

【2】

It is very difficult to admit that you are in love with your sister-in-law, because it not only abandons morality, but also violates ethics.

From the summer vacation when he was 12 years old, Ethan had a feeling of guilt mixed with jealousy towards Darren.He will never forget that day.He had just wanted to talk to Darren, but when he passed their bedroom, he heard Edwin's laughter.Out of pure curiosity, he stopped and took a look inside, only to see that the door of the bathroom was closed tightly, and the laughter came from inside.Ethan didn't think much, but instead noticed a piece of clothing lying on the ground not far from the bathroom door.

He went over to pick it up and hang it up, but when he picked it up, he realized that it was a white, as thin as a cicada's wing, trimmed with lace and a few pearls.When he turned around to look for a place to hang his clothes, Ethan suddenly heard Darren's voice—deliberately lowered, so he couldn't hear the content clearly, but he was sure it was coming from the bathroom.

Ethan was stunned for a moment, and then heard Edwin's unscrupulous laughter again, accompanied by the sound of water, as if someone was playing.

Without anyone's guidance, Ethan was enlightened, and in an instant he vaguely experienced another world that did not belong to him.The dressing gown slipped from his hand to the ground, his face flushed suddenly, and he almost ran away.

Waiting for him to hide in his room, Ethan was still in shock.He raised his hand under his nose, and his fingertips seemed to still be lingering with the fragrance stained on the white dressing gown.His face turned red unconsciously, and Ethan sank deep into the pillow, feeling his heart beating terribly fast.

From then on, he could no longer face Adwinla and Darren well.As long as they showed a little intimacy in front of him, Ethan's eyes would unconsciously drift over to peep secretly, trying to find more secret things from their intimacy.In particular, he couldn't face Edwina who was wearing that dressing gown or even any white clothes. Every time at this time, he would have a thought:

Why did that dressing gown fall to the ground?

He vaguely guessed the reason, and was very excited because of it.

Instinctively, Ethan wanted to get closer to Edwin, even though they were already close.He craves more.Ethan didn't want to admit that he was fantasizing about something beyond family affection, but the more he denied it, the more he seemed to be fascinated. Not only did he always find reasons to strike up a conversation with her, but he often stayed by her side, or asked about her and Darren's love affair .

Once a little boy starts to fall in love, he can't control himself like an erupting volcano.Sometimes Ethan also felt that his behavior was a little out of bounds, even a little perverted.He didn't know if Edwinla noticed something was wrong, anyway, one day she suddenly asked him: "Why are you always following me, Ethan?"

He froze for a moment, looking back at her blankly.

"Huh?" She waited for his answer, obviously not letting him be perfunctory.

"I'm just..." Ethan's brain was spinning rapidly, he hesitated for a while, and then an inspiration jumped into his mind, "...I want to ask you what girls like."

Edwin raised his eyebrows and immediately smiled: "Is there a girl you like?"

Ethan was relieved, glad she believed his bullshit—no, it wasn't bullshit either.He didn't lie.

【3】

For Ethan, Darren has always been a subtle presence.

Their age gap is destined that they will not be the kind of brothers who have played together since childhood, and their very different personalities seem to be another reason for estrangement.After their parents died, their guardians became cousins.Although Darren promised to protect Ethan, he was in Hogwarts, and it was impossible for him to take care of his younger brother who was dependent on others, so the growing alienation became an unavoidable thing.

Before the appearance of Edwin La, Darren Yu Yisen was a brother who did not need to be too close, but he could be trusted and relied on; or the idols of transcendence.Ethan vaguely understands what a bright future Darren is facing.Although he is just an ordinary researcher in the Botanical Research Institute, he can already be called a "scholar". As long as he is given enough time, he may not win more honors and higher prestige.Ethan was very envious, but never thought of becoming someone like Darren.

But now, from time to time, he would have a thought: If I were him...

Then he would legally and reasonably own Edwinra.Ethan has heard her talk about Darren to various people at dinner parties countless times. He remembers the pride and admiration in her tone, the happiness that cannot be hidden in her smile, and the tenderness of her tenderness. The glances—how nice it would be if they were all his.

He was careful not to let Darren know what he was thinking, but the secret would eventually be discovered.Ethan didn't know when Darren became suspicious, or if it was purely accidental.All in all, he found out.

On the last day of summer vacation, Ethan takes the opportunity to sneak into their bedroom.He had planned for a long time only to take away some things that belonged to her and could be remembered, such as the hair wrapped around the comb.

Ethan carefully picked out a small bunch of hair from the curling comb and gathered them neatly.The moment he turned around and wanted to slip away, Ethan froze in place, engulfed in great fear, embarrassment and embarrassment——

Darren stood outside the door, watching him with a calm and terrifying gaze.

"Put it down." He opened his mouth and ordered bluntly, "Get out."

The love he tried so hard to hide was completely exposed to the light of day, especially by Darren...Under his long, unmoving gaze, Ethan felt as if all his clothes had been stripped off, and he felt ashamed , mixed with shame and anger.

It just so happened that he was going back to Hogwarts tomorrow.Ethan thought desperately.From then on, he probably didn't need to step here again.

The next day, except for Ethan who was unusually silent, the rest of the two didn't show anything unusual.When Edwina was about to go with them to platform nine and three-quarters, Darren stopped her: "I'll just take him." He gave a high-sounding reason, "Sylvia will be there later. Aren't you coming?"

"Alright, I'll prepare it at home." She obviously didn't know anything about what happened the day before, and Ethan knew that Darren didn't want to make things too ugly, so he should have something to say in private, "Christmas See you at Christmas, Ethan."

"Goodbye." Under Darren's calm gaze, Ethan forced a smile.

Sure enough, on platform nine and three quarters, Darren spoke bluntly about Ethan's secret: "You know what's on your mind, don't you?"

Ethan defaults.

"You think about it. When you come back from Christmas, we need to talk."

So there is room for maneuver?Ethan's eyes lit up, and before he could nod or speak, Darren had already said his following:

"I don't want to bother my wife with this, but I will let her know if necessary."

【4】

Ethan tries to date an older girl, but the date is a torment for him.When the girl hinted that he kissed her, Ethan turned his head to look at the street scene outside the window, pretending not to understand.In the end she left angrily, and he drew a lot of ridicule.

It wasn't an adolescent crush, or his preference for older girls.Ethan returned to the dormitory, drew the curtain of the bed, and lay alone in the darkness.He closed his eyes and traced the outline of Edwina in his mind.But no matter how hard he tried to fantasize, this time she appeared with Darren's voice and his parting warning.

Ethan didn't dare to go back when Christmas came.He was left alone in the lounge, and spent the whole day tinkering, scribbling, and writing a long letter to Darren.

The candies sent from home are on his left hand side, Ethan didn't dare to look at them.He told Darren in the letter that he would not be going home for the rest of the holidays, and that he would move out immediately after he graduated... At the end he inevitably added a childish and self-righteous sentence: If I am older than you, she is now It will be my wife.

How enviable is the love that continues from inside Hogwarts to outside Hogwarts, but it's a pity that the protagonist is not him.Ethan sent the letter in high spirits, hoping that the last sentence would put Darren in trouble.

【5】

Darren's reply didn't come until months later, along with a letter from the Ministry of Magic.

Ethan naturally read Darren's first, and after reading the letter, he glanced at the attached will, and couldn't help wondering if it was a trap—but why did he bother to test him?He had clearly promised to disappear into their world.

very good.His elder brother is not a pure nerd after all, he persuaded him hypocritically, and offered generous conditions, but actually forced him to accept the ending he arranged... How ingenious!Ethan couldn't help being a little angry when he tore open the second letter, and damaged some corners of the letter.

Then he froze.

The two letters were placed side by side in front of him, like a big joke.Ethan was stunned for a moment, then picked up Darren's letter again.

The conditions he offered were re-examined at this moment, and they had other meanings.He wasn't forcing him to do something, on the contrary, he was begging.

"...You can inherit all the property in my name except the Three Lions, but please don't pester Edwin La. Your so-called love or infatuation is just wishful thinking, and giving it forcibly will only make people bored. Maybe you won't let it go , I can't completely drive you out of her life. If she is interested in you, I will bless her, please be kind to her; A question of coming and being late, love is a puzzle, it always has been."

This is a decision made by a husband and brother after careful consideration.Ethan didn't know if he had foreseen that this trip would be a trip to death, maybe it was just his covetousness that made Darren think it was necessary to make some arrangements in advance.

How generous, how perfect...is there a better man in the world?No.

Ethan smiled disdainfully. He crumpled up Darren's letter and threw it into the fireplace.

【6】

At a big dinner party, Lopez broke into his sight.She lifted his chin frivolously, and slid her fingertips across his neck: "People say you are a business genius."

Ethan brushed off her hand and got up to leave, but Lopez clung to her endlessly, and whispered seductive words in his ear: "Don't you want to make a deal with me?"

"What can you give me?" Ethan turned his head slightly to avoid the overly strong perfume smell on her body. He thought it was ridiculous, but this lady who still had charm responded to his sarcasm with a pitiful smile:

"Of course it's the one you can't love."

He put down his glass slowly, and the surprise at that moment naturally did not escape Lopez's eyes.She raised a smug smile and gazed at this young face: "Work with me. You will get what you want, and I will get what I want."

The author has something to say:

Therefore, in the first two chapters, Brace said that Edwina's expression was sad because she vaguely guessed what happened before after reading Dupont's letter, but things are different.

As for the reason for Ethan's sadness, it is much simpler: Darren's prophecy in the letter has come true.He tossed and tossed for several years, and finally Edwin La still didn't like him, it was useless.