Chapter 11

Luke and Luna were sitting on the ground, surrounded by a group of kittens, and Buck was lying on Luna's lap, looking at the kittens below with a victorious pride.

Luna gently smoothed Booker's hair while looking at Luke beside her.He was holding the book "The Quibbler", with a very serious expression on his face. Although there was still a smile, it was much better than most people's dismissive glances.She didn't know why she had an inexplicable affection for this boy at first sight.Is it because he is so handsome?

But then Luna shook her head. Good-looking people do take advantage, but she doesn't think she is a person who cares so much about her face.

"Eh, the story about the horned snoring beast..."

Luke looked at Luna suspiciously.

"Curved-horned snorkels are real, they should live in Sweden, my father and I planned to find them!"

Luna immediately spoke when she heard the words Curved Horned Snoring Beast. Although the tone was still light, the tone was quite firm.

Seeing this, Luke could only nod his head, and then said with a smile, "Okay, we can go find it together. I'm also very interested in this magical animal."

Seeing the smile on Luna's face again, Luke was also relieved.Although he knew that the so-called horned snoring beast did not exist, but he had a system!The basilisk is a man-made magical animal. Even if there is no such thing as a horned snoring beast, he might be able to create one with the help of the system.

Thinking of this, Luke looked at the story about the horned snoring beast more carefully.If you want to create a magical animal, you must at least know what characteristics this thing should have.

Seeing Luke's serious expression, Luna seemed to understand something, so she smiled even more happily.

"Luke!"

Professor McGonagall opened the door and called out to Luke.

"I'm here, what's the matter, Professor?"

Luke looked up in response.But looking at his calm face, one could tell that he was prepared for this cry.

"Come here, Catherine has something to discuss with you."

Professor McGonagall said with a smile.

Luke walked over without any hesitation.To be honest, he really never thought that the Gaunt family had so many relationships to deal with before.After all, he still underestimated the mess left by a family with a long history.

When they approached the lounge, although they smelled of alcohol, the faces of Professor McGonagall and Mrs. Catherine were quite normal.

"Are you watching The Quibbler?"

Professor McGonagall asked with a puzzled expression when he saw the magazine Luke was holding in his hand.

"Well, yes, although some things seem absurd, it is still a book worthy of serious treatment. At least the editor-in-chief dares to put forward a different point of view."

Luke admired such people.He has always believed that nothing is completely good.So even if all the voices are praising, at least one person must point out the shortcomings and disadvantages.

"Xenophilius is indeed such a person. Of course, it would be better if his views were more in line with the facts."

Professor McGonagall said helplessly.

After speaking, Professor McGonagall pointed to the chair by the table.

"Sit down first, this matter is also very important to you. If you really don't want to, then don't agree."

Hearing Professor McGonagall's words, Luke's mood calmed down a little, and then he sat on the chair indifferently, and looked at Catherine opposite, but now his eyes were obviously not so gentle.There is still a smile on his face, but there is also a faint aloof temperament emerging.

Catherine took a deep breath, and was about to speak.

"Mrs. Catherine, you want to discuss with me about the contract between the Lance family and the Gunter family, right?"

Luke's sudden opening knocked half of Lady Catherine's savings.But she still had to bite the bullet and speak.

"Yes, I hope to be able to cancel this contract."

Luke leaned back in his chair, his expression relaxed three points, and he said with a smile: "Before I came here, I didn't know the existence of this contract. Of course, I will know sooner or later. After all, even if you don't mention it, other The nobles in the world will always remind me, especially those families that have grievances with the Lance family."

"You should be grateful to have a friend like Professor McGonagall."

"That contract was not signed by my ancestors. It can be said that when the family was separated, although they were all surnamed Gunter, the relationship was not very big. I am sorry for the contract itself and the harm it caused to you. Neither agree. So I am willing to cancel this contract."

"However, it comes at a price."

Luke smiled and said, "Now, let me see your price tag."

Luke's casual and superior look really brought back a lot of bad memories for Catherine.But she was still the same as before, there was no room for resistance at all.Back then they relied on this contract to keep their family.

So what you are experiencing now is actually the fruit you have borne.Luke's willingness to terminate the contract today is largely to save Professor McGonagall's face.

"We're willing to pay enough to..."

"I hope you can be more sincere, Madam Catherine." Luke interrupted Catherine again, "Professor McGonagall must have told you that I am not short of money. Or do you think the current money of your Lance family Already much more than the Gaunt family's inheritance?"

Catherine looked up at Professor McGonagall, and found that Professor McGonagall looked at her with a bit of cold eyes at this time, so she knew that this proposal from her husband was unwise to a certain extent.

So she simply threw out her hole cards.

"Our Lance family got a sufficiently old magic note before. According to our investigation, this note belongs to Godric Gryffindor. And all of this note has his unique secret words Written. I believe this notebook is precious enough."

"In addition to this, we will also provide enough industries. Although you have a lot of money, these industries are necessary for a nobleman. After all, it is not enough to sit and eat."

"Finally..." Catherine gritted her teeth, "We will trade a Hogwarts board member from another family and hand it over to you."

Professor McGonagall was appalled at such generosity.

And Luke was happy in his heart.But his face is still very calm.

"Great offer, I have no reason to refuse."

With that said, Luke stretched out his hand.

"After you have prepared everything, come to me for a deal."

Catherine's complexion was both relieved and heartbroken.

"Okay, we will raise as soon as possible."

"By the way, let me ask, Ma'am, what is your relationship with Luna?"

Catherine looked at Luke a little strangely, but because the child in front of her was only 11 years old, she didn't look at him more excessively.

"I am friends with Pandora Lovegood, that is, Luna's mother. Xenophilius will occasionally get busy aimlessly, so Luna sometimes comes to live with me for a while."

Luke could roughly guess the tone of Luna's feelings for the lady in front of him.

"Okay, thank you for your clarification, Lady Catherine."

After speaking, he got up directly and walked out of the lounge.

But Catherine still clearly felt that this guy was more enthusiastic about herself.

Catherine looked at Luke's back, and said, "Would it be better if I took a roundabout route?"

Professor McGonagall patted her on the shoulder: "I don't think you can wait any longer. At least it will take a year for Luna to enter school, but I think three or four years is the best time to help you solve this problem." At least."

Well, buy early and enjoy early, buy late and get a discount.