#236 - Chapter 236 Let me carry the banner of the Malfoy family

Harry walked through the crowd, his steps mechanical and heavy.

Even now, his mind was occupied by a complex mix of emotions.

Why did he faint?

Why was he the only one so strongly affected by the Dementors?

Even more distressing, why was he the only one who heard the woman's scream?

Who exactly was that woman?

Harry's heart involuntarily sped up, as if an invisible hand was tightly clutching his chest.

He had a guess in his mind, and therefore he urgently needed to find someone to verify his answer.

Otherwise, he definitely wouldn't be able to sleep tonight.

After only a moment's hesitation, Harry decided to seek help from Sebastian.

After arriving at the floor where Sebastian's office was located, he greeted Ron and quietly slipped out of the line.

The lights on the floor were dim, and Harry's hurried footsteps echoed in the long corridor.

When he arrived at the door of Sebastian's office, Harry adjusted his breathing, trying to calm his thoughts.

Before long, he saw Sebastian and Aunt Mia walking towards the office.

Unexpectedly, Malfoy was following behind them.

Malfoy had obviously also noticed Harry standing at the door. At the moment their eyes met, both could read the meaning expressed in the other's eyes.

What are you doing here?

"Harry, are you here to see us?" Mia asked with concern, "Are you still feeling unwell? Should I check you over again?"

"No, I'm feeling fine," Harry quickly waved his hand in denial, "I just have a question I wanted to ask Professor Swann."

Oh, like Malfoy, he's also here to see me?

Sebastian raised his eyebrows, opened the office door, and invited everyone inside.

"Sit down and let's chat. Who wants to go first?" His tone was relaxed, as if this were an ordinary evening tea party.

Mia smiled and poured each of the two boys a glass of cola, then temporarily returned to her own office, leaving the space to Sebastian and them.

Harry and Malfoy looked at each other, each politely deferring.

"Let Potter go first, my matter isn't that urgent."

"Let Malfoy go first, my matter is more complicated and difficult to explain in a short time."

"Alright," Sebastian interrupted with a smile, "No need to be so polite."

"Draco, your question is about elective courses, so why don't you go first."

Hearing the professor speak, Malfoy hesitated and said to Sebastian.

"Professor, my father... he wants me to choose Muggle Studies, but I don't really want to take that course."

"Of course, I'm not prejudiced against Muggles, nor am I saying that the course is bad."

He cautiously glanced at Sebastian, afraid of causing misunderstanding.

"It's just that I already have other elective courses that I'm interested in, namely Care of Magical Creatures and Ancient Runes."

"Besides that, I also need to spend a lot of time practicing spells, and I really don't have the energy to take care of this course as well."

"I'm very conflicted now, and I don't know what to choose."

Sebastian nodded slightly, a thoughtful smile appearing on his face.

He understood, Lucius was preparing to use Muggle Studies to change Draco's perception of Muggles.

This was being prepared in advance for advancing into the Muggle world.

As the sole heir of the Malfoy family, it wouldn't do to know nothing about the Muggle world.

Draco really needed to understand all aspects of the Muggle world.

Since Lucius had boarded his chariot, he still needed to help the other party properly cultivate an heir.

"Draco," Sebastian said with a smile, "I can understand your father's good intentions. He is paving the way for your future."

Paving the way?

Malfoy frowned slightly, obviously feeling puzzled by his father's arrangement.

Muggle Studies?

The Malfoy family had always disdained Muggles, even avoiding them.

But now, his father was asking him to learn about Muggle knowledge, which made Malfoy feel a little unbelievable, even a little uncomfortable.

Sebastian continued, "Your father, Lucius, is a very smart man. He has seen the possibility of the Malfoy family taking a step further from Swann's alchemy."

"The magical world and the Muggle world are seemingly isolated from each other, but in reality, the connection between the two is becoming increasingly close. Muggle technology, ideas, and power are developing rapidly, and may have a profound impact on us in the future."

"Your father's idea is very clear. He doesn't want you to be limited to the narrow vision of the magical world. He wants you to open your eyes and see the world."

"He wants to make the Malfoy family stronger, so he places his hope on you."

A hint of confusion flashed in Malfoy's eyes: "Professor, I don't quite understand."

Sebastian said with a smile: "Your father is a shrewd man. He has realized that being limited to the traditional concepts of the magical world will hinder the development of the Malfoy family."

"However, for a long time, his personal stance has been extreme pure-bloodism. Once he changes his course, the Malfoy family will lose a large number of allies."

"Therefore, he places his hope on you. You are still young, and in the future, you can choose a political stance that is more beneficial to the Malfoy family and bring new allies to the family."

So that's how it is!

Malfoy nodded.

He had never thought that a simple course selection could involve such deep political considerations.

"This is not a simple course selection, Draco," Sebastian continued to explain, "This is a long-term plan that your father has made for the family. He hopes that you will have the ability to cross two worlds."

"To have this ability, you need to learn as much as possible about everything in the Muggle world through Muggle Studies."

"Draco," Sebastian said softly, "For the sake of the Malfoy family, are you willing to put in more effort and sweat?"

Willing!

Of course, willing!

After listening to Sebastian's analysis, Malfoy felt his whole body's blood boiling.

It's just taking one more course, it's nothing great.

He was the heir of the Malfoy family. If he couldn't even endure this little bit of hardship, how would he be qualified to carry the banner of the Malfoy family?

Looking at Malfoy's excited expression, Sebastian smiled slightly: "It seems you've figured it out. In that case, I'll give you another suggestion."

"Professor, please tell me!" Malfoy was full of excitement.

"I remember that your wand is hawthorn wood with unicorn hair. In that case, you will be more talented in healing magic than others."

"You might as well work harder. I suggest you participate in the St. Mungo's training class. I believe you will achieve extraordinary success in healing magic."

"This positive image can bring you higher prestige."

"Professor, thank you for your help. I understand what to do."

Malfoy stood up and gave Sebastian a solemn salute, then left Sebastian's office with high spirits.

He secretly vowed in his heart.

The future of the Malfoy family, leave it to me!

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