Chapter 342 Addicted to Eavesdropping

His heart was filled with self-doubt, "What have I done?" This question was like a sharp knife, cutting repeatedly in his heart. He actually ate the preserved meat made from hippogriff!

Even though Rogge didn't say explicitly that the Christmas gift was made of hippogriff, he didn't even mention that the hippogriff used as raw material was his friend Buckbeak.

But he had a strong intuition that he had eaten his friend.

His heart was filled with guilt and grief, a feeling even more unbearable than the physical nausea. His eyes began to blur and tears welled up in his eyes, but he held back and didn't let them fall.

Harry endured both physical and mental discomfort and stayed by his side firmly without leaving. He firmly told himself that he must continue to eavesdrop and peek. He wanted to know what other hidden secrets and dirty deals there were between Rogge and Percy. He would use this opportunity to find evidence and expose their crimes for his friends and for all those harmed by them.

"Buckbeak! And Scabbers!" Harry looked at the cage under the moonlight, his eyes full of anger and sadness.

He secretly warned himself to stay calm, now was not the time to be impulsive and he could not rush out recklessly.

He didn't have enough strength to beat Percy, let alone Roger. He also didn't have enough evidence to expose their plot. He had to be patient and wait for the right moment.

Seeing Percy turn towards Rogge, Harry bit his lower lip tightly, suppressing the dry sound in his throat, and cautiously approached again.

There was a hint of uncertainty in Percy's voice. He turned to Roger and said, "Nothing."

"Maybe it's a cat. Cats sometimes regurgitate and spit out the hair balls they lick into their stomachs." Rogge smiled, as if he didn't mind their conversation being heard by others.

He turned to leave, but Percy hurriedly called out: "Roger, can you discuss the issue of my brothers' debts?" He rubbed his hands, with a trace of embarrassment and embarrassment on his face.

"Arrearage?" Rogge raised the piece of paper in his hand under the moonlight, with a playful smile: "Is this it?"

"Yes." Percy's voice was a little nervous. He chose his words carefully and pleaded: "The interest on this... George and Fred may not be able to repay it with their business of prank props alone."

"Percy." Rogge's voice was slightly serious. He looked at the other person and said with a somewhat instructive tone: "You are a smart man. Everyone has their own responsibilities. You have been criticized by family members. Why are you getting involved in this matter?"

"George, Fred, Ron..."

When Roger mentioned Ron's name, Harry immediately paid attention and listened attentively.

"Even your two brothers who have graduated, none of them will thank you." Rogge put away the IOU and analyzed calmly: "If you really want to solve their debt problem, then use Galleons. repay."

"You and I both know that this IOU is like a gold mine that can increase in value. The longer it remains in our hands, the higher its value will be. What if..." Rogge showed a malicious smile and clearly provoked Weiss. The relationship between the brothers.

"Well, I'll transfer this IOU to you at a 20% discount. As for what you plan to do with it, whether to keep it or return it to George and the others, it's entirely up to you."

Percy was silent, seriously considering Roger's proposal. Maybe when the twins signed the IOU, there were indeed some traps designed by Rogge. But the 20% discount is enough to express Rogge's sincerity. To be honest, the price was quite attractive and he really wanted to buy it.

But the saddest thing is that Percy doesn't have enough funds on hand. He couldn't even pay the interest on the arrears, let alone the principal of the arrears. During the Christmas holidays, he went to Madam Malkin to have a new suit custom-made, spending almost all his savings.

Seeing Percy's expression of embarrassment, Roger acted very understanding. He asked tentatively: "How is the old lady in Godric's Hollow doing?"

"Godric's Hollow?" Harry Potter couldn't help but become nervous when he heard the name of this familiar yet unfamiliar place.

Godric's Hollow held special meaning to Harry. His home was there, and it was there that his parents were killed by Voldemort. Just last Easter, he witnessed the wizards' trial of Voldemort's Horcruxes, and also witnessed the elf Dobby's tragic death after his heart was dug out.

Potter couldn't help but take a step forward. He wanted to get closer, and wanted to hear every word and every change of tone in their conversation. This desire to explore secrets excited him, like those miners wielding pickaxes who cannot stop digging.

"Aunt Muriel?" Percy saw Rogge nodding slightly and replied softly: "She is not in good health and has not left the old house much this winter."

Rogge nodded. This old lady of the Prewett family is indeed very old. She was particularly fond of her niece Molly, and after her death, she would probably leave the Prewett family's huge wealth to the Weasley family.

Seven children, something must be done for the legacy. Even if they didn't have this intention, Rogge decided that they must have it. It would be a shame if we don't beat people's brains out of dogs' brains for the sake of inheritance.

Moreover, Harry Potter was nearby, eavesdropping. I must satisfy this savior's hobby of eavesdropping on the situation and let him have a more in-depth chat with his good brother.

"Why don't you ask the old lady to borrow some money?" Rogge kindly reminded, "You will graduate in a few months, and then you can use your salary to repay the money you borrowed from Muriel. This is better than redeeming the IOU. Simple, after all, your salary will definitely not be able to beat the interest."

Percy thought what Roger said made sense, but he knew that his aunt had a very weird temper. If I really borrow money from her, will she be kicked out of the villa with a cane?

Rogge saw that Percy was wavering, so he took the opportunity to further encourage: "The Prewett family wealth will most likely be left to your mother, Molly. You are using some in advance now, and it is for your twin brother. Even if they know, they should still be grateful to you.”

"If I were you, I would take the IOU back and keep it. On the one hand, this can prove my goodwill, and on the other hand..." Rogge paused deliberately, and then said other things with a smile: "Percy, even As an outsider, I can tell that your brothers don’t like you.”

"For the sake of Muriel's legacy, they might work together to squeeze you out. I heard that your grades are as good as Bill's, but he is your mother's proudest child, isn't he?"

"No, I am my mother's good boy." Percy retorted without hesitation, with a hint of excitement in his voice. He lowered his head, and the moonlight cast a deep shadow on his forehead, making his facial expression even more complicated.

Hearing Percy's slightly excited retort, Roger was not only not angry, but actually a little happy. This shows that Percy is seriously thinking about family relationships, and he is worried that his brothers will join forces to exclude him.

Rogge's plan seemed to be working, and the seeds he planted had slowly taken root in Percy's heart.