[HP] If youth has an ageless face

At the end of August 1976, rumors that Mrs. Zabini was going to hold a banquet at home were secretly circulating in the British upper class circle.

The news is undoubtedly sensational.From her first day at Hogwarts, gossip about her beauty has intensified over time.Just the anecdote that Rookwood spent a lot of money just to make her smile a few years ago is enough to be remembered for many years, not to mention the joke that Knott spent a lot of money but got nothing. Against the backdrop of these two romantic anecdotes, The combination of the Zabinis seemed particularly unlikely.After all, who would have expected that the one who embraced the beauty in the end turned out to be a nerd with few words and even seemed a bit puzzled.

The Davis family's downfall was so early that Edwin Rah didn't attend any balls or salons other than the so-called Slug Club at Hogwarts.Therefore, although the upper class has a lot of discussions and is extremely curious about this thorny rose, no one has ever had the honor to get acquainted with this gorgeous beauty.

Until she became Madame Zabini.

With Darren's consent, Edwina renovated the Zabini Manor, which had been deserted for a long time.She replaced her original luxurious but dull style with her pursuit of lively and exquisite personal taste.Apart from the rejuvenated garden, the biggest change is the original ballroom: Edwinla first adjusted the main color to white, then removed the wall facing the garden and replaced it with an open design consisting of columns and railings, The ceiling was changed to a world map made of mosaic glass, and the rest of the details were mostly decorated with glass or crystal. She named this "Mirror Palace" and used it as a place for banquets.

All these clues revealed Mrs. Zabini's ambitions for the social circle. At the same time, she patiently avoided the peak of all social activities and scheduled the party for the end of September.As for the guest list, it is kept secret. No one knows who will be the guest of Mrs. Zabini's social debut.

Mrs. Zabini's invitation finally came belatedly, before the social circle was completely boiled over by all kinds of gossip.All those who were lucky enough to receive the invitation opened the letter with excitement and curiosity, staring at the ostentatious signature on the signature - "Edwin Razabini".

The beauty who had evolved into a legend in people's word of mouth finally showed her face in the social world for the first time.

September is the most beautiful day in late autumn, and the wind seems to carry the sweet fragrance of apples and honey.When the sun was setting, Zabini Manor was full of people.The guests couldn't wait to flock here, and everyone wanted to see Mrs. Zabini's beauty.

When the pendulum clock in the hall struck the sixth time.There was music in the Palace of Mirrors, and the Roman pillars split the brilliant sunset into the room. At this moment, the deliberately placed glass decorations finally showed their original appearance: they used light and shadow refraction, and projected a shadow on the ground. A complete chart of the astrolabe.This astrolabe map complements the mosaic world map on the ceiling, creating a dizzying effect of turning the world upside down.At the same time, ten crystal lamps filled with burning candles make the Palace of Mirrors shine like the sun, and the bouquets of lilies and roses wrapped around the pillars are filled with a natural fragrance.This scene opened the eyes of all the guests. Standing in it, people didn't know where to praise it first.

The dinner party was about to begin, and containers full of food suddenly appeared on the long table, while golden liquid poured out from the champagne fountain.In autumn, the sky is as smooth as satin, and the stars are shining, setting off the Palace of Mirrors like a temple.

However, the temple was eclipsed the moment the mistress appeared.

"I've been waiting for a long time." The Zabini couple walked to the last bell, and Edwina smiled and nodded to the guests, "Thank you for attending my banquet."

There was a moment of silence in the Palace of Mirrors.When those few plain words came out of her mouth, time seemed to stand still, and there was a mysterious magic power that temporarily pulled the souls of the guests out of their bodies, and they followed her gaze throbbingly, Even if she only casts a superficial glance.

After this moment of indiscernibility, the male guests sighed in dismay, while the female guests looked at the hostess who came against the light with complicated expressions.

Edwin pulled Darren's arm into the Palace of Mirrors.She was wearing a floor-length dress that looked like a fire, her long hair was pulled up by a branch of red roses, and a thin layer of gold powder was painted on her cheeks.The mirror palace is mainly white, but at this time she looks more like a mortal who accidentally broke into the temple—beautiful but not romantic.

People's eyes followed Mrs. Zabini, wishing to engrave her every frown and smile in their hearts.Among them, especially male guests.

"Your sister is really beautiful tonight."

It was also the first time Uriah saw Edwina dressed up. Hearing this sentence, he woke up from the momentary trance: "That's natural."

"Wonder if I'll ever have the honor of dancing with her."

Ulea didn't know this person, so he looked at him for a moment, and he couldn't help but warn: "I'm afraid I have to get his husband's permission."

"That's right." The speaker sighed regretfully, "If I could have such a beautiful wife... then I'm afraid I would never allow her to show off."

This is the selfishness of most men, but Darren is more generous and considerate in comparison. He should really like her and hope she is happy.Ulea's mood became a little happier, and he decided to ignore the coveting of Edwinla in the words of the person in front of him for the time being. He clinked glasses with the other party and politely ended the conversation.

"What do you think of my taste?" Seeing the person walking away, Edwin pulled over.

"You really know how to play tricks." Uriah said honestly, "Would you mind revealing the cost of the banquet tonight?"

Edwin pulled a soft "tss" and turned to the girl he brought: "I guess you are the 'she' that Uriah was talking about."

The girl was opening her mouth slightly, looking at her.Hearing Edwina's question, she quickly introduced herself, "Just call me Keira."

"Kayla..." Edwina repeated the name, smiled at her, and continued to attack Uriah, "I'm going to have another sister-in-law soon, right?"

"I have my own opinion." Ulea countered calmly, "Let's go, let's go dancing together."

He led his young girlfriend onto the dance floor, and Darren was surrounded by colleagues from the Botanical Institute of Wizarding England.After Edwina politely chatted with a few guests who approached him, he took a glass of champagne and walked to the pillar.

"I don't remember that I invited you." She put away her smile and stared coldly at the uninvited person.

"Then you should choose the guests you invite more carefully." Haydn looked back at her, and raised the letter in his hand provocatively.Edwina knew that he must have got an invitation letter from somewhere, she raised her eyebrows and took a sip of champagne:

"What do you want to do here?"

The last time they saw each other was in the Davis kitchen, a farce that ended with Darren asking Uriah to marry him.As a result, there was a gap between Haydn and Ulea, at least after that, Edwinla never heard Haydn's name from Ulea.

"I want to see how you are doing now."

In the past, he always looked at her with the contempt of the superiors towards the ants, but now, when he looked at her, there was a hint of greed.

Edwina understood: "Thank you, but I don't need your concern."

"I welcomed a guest a few weeks ago." Haydn suddenly talked about another thing, "It's the captain who brought you here back then."

"Why did the captain of the former Davis family get in touch with you instead of Uriah?"

"Because the person who picked you up at that time happened to be me."

This is a strange answer.Edwina was puzzled.

"He brought a letter." Haydn observed her expression, and continued word by word, "From your hometown." Seeing her unmoved, he sighed, "Your family wants to find You, Edwina."

"I guess that's not what you're talking about."

"That's right. You know me very well." Haydn smiled happily, "Don't you think this is a trick?"

Edwina glanced sideways at him, feeling amused: "The trick? How can this threaten me."

"Mr. Schwartz," she suddenly put a coat on her shoulders, and Darren took her shoulders, "You are not welcome here."

Haydn glanced between the two for a moment, and said abruptly, "I'm not here for you, Mr. Zabini."

"Are you here to rescue me?" Edwina stared at Haydn's retreating figure and said reproachfully, "I can handle him myself."

"Yes." Darren went on as she said, "I'm just here to deliver your coat."

The coat still smelled of the perfume she forced Darren to use, and Edwin narrowed his eyes: "You are sensible."

"Maybe I can figure out a way to shut him up."

"No need." She shook her head, "I'm not someone who can be frightened by a little gossip."

"Okay." Darren smiled and kissed her hair, then asked hesitantly, "Have you thought about your family in Brazil?"

"No." Edwin shook his head again, "When they asked the Davis family to take me away, we had already made up our minds—by the way, I still have something to ask Uriah."

"what?"

Edwina told Darren the doubts in his heart just now, but who knew he stopped him:

"Uriah already knew."

"Then how?"

"We have conducted a secret investigation more than two years ago." Darren told her, "On the surface, he is working in the Magic Sports Association, but in private he is doing smuggling business."

Edwin frowned: "With whom?"

"Death Eaters."