Chapter 115 Invitation and Rejection
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Wo Bu Geng Xin
There were not too many people in the auditorium, but not too few.
Students who have no class and like to play usually choose to watch the excitement here.There are not many of them who can help as much as Luke, but it is still no problem to be an atmosphere group.
And the movement on Malfoy's side was not small, so it naturally attracted the attention of most people.
Luke was not surprised by Malfoy's words.Such an invitation is not unexpected.After all, it has been about four months since he first appeared in the public eye, and none of the invitations and visit requests during this period have been approved.
This time he still received many invitations, and he wrote down every one of them.Because you do have work to do.
When replying to the Ollivander family, he also praised his wand. Although he has not figured out the uniqueness of this wand, it seems that this wand uses a new core material, which is special. There is nothing wrong with wands made by the wand method.
This also means that this wand-making family has a new formula and wand-making method.
Both sides can be said to get what they need.
As for the special features, we have to think about it slowly.
In addition to Malfoy who spoke today, Luke received an invitation from Marcus and Pansy Parkinson a few days ago.It may be the first time that this noble lady treated a person so carefully when she invited Luke, it was almost visible to the naked eye.
But Luke declined.
It was naturally the same for the Malfoy family's invitation, he would not have too close contacts with a certain family right now.It's one thing to have a good relationship with the next generation, but it's another thing to visit someone's home directly.
Not even as a friend.
He has just figured out part of the current relationship in the noble circle, and now is not the time to have a formal dialogue with others.
So even after Malfoy performed the junior salute in front of him, which made both of them a little embarrassed, and sent out a very formal invitation, he still got a negative answer.
Luke looked at Malfoy, who was bowing, touching his chest, and squatting slightly, feeling a little helpless for a moment.
"Even so, Draco, I'm sorry, but I still can't make the appointment."
Luke accepted the gift very calmly.He is the head of the Gaunt family, and when they met on the right occasion, let alone Malfoy of the same age, even Marcus, who was many years older than him, had to salute him.
Although it is not a big gift, there is always a standard junior gift.
Knowledgeable people, including Professor McGonagall and Professor Flitwick, were quite moved by the sight before them.
Everyone says the nobility has begun to decline.They all began to decline for who knows how many years.But whenever everyone sees similar etiquette, the first reaction is not funny, but solemn, which is enough to explain the problem.
Everyone is scolding nobles, and everyone wants to be nobles.
Malfoy was not at all awkward when he saluted.He had developed muscle memory of such etiquette.After all, even if his father took him out, as long as it was a formal occasion, he would have to salute.
Saluting Luke, although it felt somewhat awkward to stand up, there was nothing unacceptable.
"It's okay, my father said, if you don't agree, let me give this to you."
As he said that, Malfoy took out a small box from his pocket, and then, in full view of everyone, pulled out a piece of paper from the small box that was obviously much larger than the box.
Everyone's first reaction was not what a piece of paper is, but that Draco is really rich!
Although the infinite extension spell is not a very rare spell, but the thing that can't stand it looks very 'antique' at first glance.
It looks like they can't afford it.
Luke didn't pay attention to the small box that looked very historic.
Instead, he cared more about the piece of paper handed to him.After receiving the piece of paper, Luke didn't see the words on it. On the black piece of paper, there was only a gilded coat of arms on the edge.
There are flying dragon patterns on the sides, and two green snakes coiled around a spear at the top.There is a silver ribbon underneath.In the middle is a classic four-grid shield, but it is not a normal cross division, but an inverted v and vertical line division.On the shield pattern, the most conspicuous is naturally the big golden 'M'.
This is the crest of the Malfoy family, and Luke has seen it before, but he has never touched it himself.
Compared with the Gaunt family's coat of arms with snakes as the main body, the coat of arms of the Malfoy family is obviously more conventional.
Luke didn't know the reason, but it might not have any deep meaning when he thought about it.
The biggest possibility is that the ancestor of the Gaunt family was more of a second.Like to break the rules.
One thing to say, this is also in line with the tradition of the Gunter family.
Since Salazar Slytherin, they have few reassuring heirs.
"My father said, this is an invitation letter, and it will tell you the time and place of the party at the scheduled time."
Malfoy saw that Luke looked at the invitation letter in a daze, so he explained.
"And my father asked me to tell you that this invitation letter is not just for you. Basically every family has it. It's just that some people won't come."
When he said this, Malfoy didn't look at others, but at Ron.Ron was a little dazed and confused.
But everyone else basically understands.The family that did not accept the invitation was, of course, the 'Pure Blood Traitors' Weasley family.
"Has it always been held by your family?"
Luke asked a seemingly unrelated question out of the blue.But from his indifferent eyes, it can be seen that Luke is somewhat concerned about this matter.It's just that I don't know what to care about.
Malfoy said without any panic: "It's been these years, but I wasn't when I was a child. It was hosted by the McMillan family before."
Obviously, this is also the answer of being vaccinated in advance.
Luke looked at Draco meaningfully.There was no timidity on Draco's face, but an almost perfect smile.
Although Luke's eyes made him feel inexplicably uncomfortable, but at this time, Luke was the most incompetent expression.
"Okay, I see, I will make an appointment on time."
Luke put the invitation in his pocket, then smiled and nodded at Malfoy.
Malfoy maintained his demeanor and bowed to Luke again.Then he stood up and said with aggrieved expression: "Luke! Your expression just now was too scary."
The people around didn't seem to notice it, but Malfoy just now really felt like he was being targeted by a snake coiling in the light.
Such scrutiny, even for him, is indeed rare.
The last time I met him, I was still treated that way by the old guy from Ollivander's family.But even old Ollivander is not as scary as Luke.
After the salute, the two returned to their status as friends again, so he naturally dared to complain to Luke.
And he didn't mean to blame Luke.This in itself is a very normal rule.
Luke laughed and said, "But you did well, Draco! You didn't embarrass your family!"
Luke patted Malfoy on the shoulder vigorously like an elder.Malfoy was overjoyed at first, then reacted suddenly, and pushed Luke's hand away angrily.
"Stop talking, I'll go first."
After finishing speaking, without saying anything more, he walked towards the other side, where Gore and Crabbe were.
After mixing with Luke, Malfoy and the two younger brothers spent a little less time together.But that doesn't mean that Goyle and Crabbe aren't Malfoy's younger brothers.
This is not what the two of them decided at all.Unless the three families turn against each other, Goyle and Crabbe can only be Malfoy's younger brothers.
Luke watched the three leave, and then looked at the professors on the other side.
"I've finished packing the professor, I'm going to pack some luggage."
Luke stepped forward and said to Professor McGonagall.
Professor McGonagall looked at Luke, nodded, and said, "Okay, you go back first. Merry Christmas."
"Merry Christmas, Professor."
Luke smiled and walked towards the Slytherin lounge.
He had come to the Great Hall just to see Tyler and Hermione.
He thought Tyler might follow him back to Gaunt's cabin.
But the current situation is also a good thing.Although in terms of negotiation, Gemma lacks a helper who can read the other party's thoughts and tell her without being noticed.
But this is a good opportunity to exercise Gemma's ability!
As for whether Gemma would mind... As long as he didn't tell Gemma, she wouldn't have expectations, and naturally she wouldn't mind if he didn't.
Thinking about it this way, Luke really felt that he was...a bit shameless.
But such an idea is just a thought.Really let Luke negotiate on his own... he doesn't have time for that.When it comes to making money, he really has no motivation.But he needs a tool that can help him move the situation.
A strong commercial organization is clearly up to the task of this tool.
But Luke, who only knows a little about business and is not interested, decided to be his own treasurer and behind-the-scenes financial backer.
Leave the rest to the professionals.
……
The next day, at the station.
When Hermione and Tyler arrived at the station, they saw Luke and Gemma already waiting there.
There were quite a few people around, and everyone was waiting for the Hogwarts Express to arrive, and then send everyone home.
This time they don't need to go straight to King's Cross.On the way, this express will pass through many stops, some of which are near the students' homes.
"This year is indeed a lot more convenient! I know that I can get off at Annon Station, and I can even fly home on my own broom. Anyway, there are no places where Muggles live together along the way."
An unknown senior student spoke to his friends.
"You don't have to think about flying home on a broom. I remember that the new regulations say that parents must come to pick you up, otherwise you won't even be able to get out of the platform."
His friend reminded him with a smile.
And the student who heard this suddenly had a strange expression on his face and said, "Tell me, will some parents forget to pick up their children, and then they will make things happen that the children can't go home?"
The smile on his friend's face stopped abruptly.As if thinking of something terrible.
Such discussions took place almost everywhere in the station.
While listening to such a discussion, Gemma looked at the little guy who was temporarily much shorter than herself.
"Is this the first thing you did after you became a school manager?"
Gemma asked curiously.
"It's just a proposal. To be honest, I didn't expect it to be passed, let alone a group of school managers who would refit every station in such a way."
Luke said rather emotionally.He only found out about this news a few days ago.
Apparently Luke hadn't been told until it was done.
And judging from the eyes of the people around him who looked at Luke from time to time, the school managers did not take the credit, but pushed all the credit to Luke.
To Luke, it's not a big deal.The investment in this matter itself is actually not too much, it's just that each station has an extra confinement magic and a communication magic.
Even if it is fixed for a long time, it will not cost a lot of money.
In comparison, leaving a good impression on Luke is undoubtedly something they value more.
After Gemma heard this, she also took a deep look at Luke.Finally got a vague idea of the energy behind the name 'Gunter'.
A group of high-ranking school managers are scrambling to give an 11-year-old student—although this student is also a school manager—face.That in itself is a magical-sounding thing.
Before meeting Luke, Gemma didn't dare to think about such things.
And such a situation can only be said to be normal for Luke.
Looking at Gemma's expression, Luke said with a smile: "Sister, you may have to adapt in advance, there will still be many such situations."
Gemma looked at Luke, who didn't have the slightest complacency on his face, but was just explaining a fact, and his mood was somewhat weird.
Luke really doesn't look like he's bragging, which is to say... Does her job have to be communicated to such a high-level person?
Not far away, Hermione and Taylor also came to Luke's side, and everyone was generally very happy. After all, they have been away from home for so many days, which is fine for the senior students, but it must be quite exciting for the lower grade students.
"Sister, aren't you going home?"
The first time Hermione saw Gemma, she asked the question she wanted to ask yesterday.
Although Taylor guessed something, she still didn't want to miss this opportunity to explore this possible companion a little bit.
Gemma was silent for a few seconds, then smiled and said: "It's okay, I don't need to go home, after all, this is the critical time to find a job, my father will support me."
She spoke very lightly and cheerfully, but even Hermione, who was the least sensitive to emotions among several people, could see that something was wrong with the senior.
"Really...that's fine."
I can't ask any more questions, and I can only muddle through this topic first.
It's not a bad thing after all.
And at this moment, a siren sounded from afar.
The train is coming in, it's time for them to go.
Students who have no class and like to play usually choose to watch the excitement here.There are not many of them who can help as much as Luke, but it is still no problem to be an atmosphere group.
And the movement on Malfoy's side was not small, so it naturally attracted the attention of most people.
Luke was not surprised by Malfoy's words.Such an invitation is not unexpected.After all, it has been about four months since he first appeared in the public eye, and none of the invitations and visit requests during this period have been approved.
This time he still received many invitations, and he wrote down every one of them.Because you do have work to do.
When replying to the Ollivander family, he also praised his wand. Although he has not figured out the uniqueness of this wand, it seems that this wand uses a new core material, which is special. There is nothing wrong with wands made by the wand method.
This also means that this wand-making family has a new formula and wand-making method.
Both sides can be said to get what they need.
As for the special features, we have to think about it slowly.
In addition to Malfoy who spoke today, Luke received an invitation from Marcus and Pansy Parkinson a few days ago.It may be the first time that this noble lady treated a person so carefully when she invited Luke, it was almost visible to the naked eye.
But Luke declined.
It was naturally the same for the Malfoy family's invitation, he would not have too close contacts with a certain family right now.It's one thing to have a good relationship with the next generation, but it's another thing to visit someone's home directly.
Not even as a friend.
He has just figured out part of the current relationship in the noble circle, and now is not the time to have a formal dialogue with others.
So even after Malfoy performed the junior salute in front of him, which made both of them a little embarrassed, and sent out a very formal invitation, he still got a negative answer.
Luke looked at Malfoy, who was bowing, touching his chest, and squatting slightly, feeling a little helpless for a moment.
"Even so, Draco, I'm sorry, but I still can't make the appointment."
Luke accepted the gift very calmly.He is the head of the Gaunt family, and when they met on the right occasion, let alone Malfoy of the same age, even Marcus, who was many years older than him, had to salute him.
Although it is not a big gift, there is always a standard junior gift.
Knowledgeable people, including Professor McGonagall and Professor Flitwick, were quite moved by the sight before them.
Everyone says the nobility has begun to decline.They all began to decline for who knows how many years.But whenever everyone sees similar etiquette, the first reaction is not funny, but solemn, which is enough to explain the problem.
Everyone is scolding nobles, and everyone wants to be nobles.
Malfoy was not at all awkward when he saluted.He had developed muscle memory of such etiquette.After all, even if his father took him out, as long as it was a formal occasion, he would have to salute.
Saluting Luke, although it felt somewhat awkward to stand up, there was nothing unacceptable.
"It's okay, my father said, if you don't agree, let me give this to you."
As he said that, Malfoy took out a small box from his pocket, and then, in full view of everyone, pulled out a piece of paper from the small box that was obviously much larger than the box.
Everyone's first reaction was not what a piece of paper is, but that Draco is really rich!
Although the infinite extension spell is not a very rare spell, but the thing that can't stand it looks very 'antique' at first glance.
It looks like they can't afford it.
Luke didn't pay attention to the small box that looked very historic.
Instead, he cared more about the piece of paper handed to him.After receiving the piece of paper, Luke didn't see the words on it. On the black piece of paper, there was only a gilded coat of arms on the edge.
There are flying dragon patterns on the sides, and two green snakes coiled around a spear at the top.There is a silver ribbon underneath.In the middle is a classic four-grid shield, but it is not a normal cross division, but an inverted v and vertical line division.On the shield pattern, the most conspicuous is naturally the big golden 'M'.
This is the crest of the Malfoy family, and Luke has seen it before, but he has never touched it himself.
Compared with the Gaunt family's coat of arms with snakes as the main body, the coat of arms of the Malfoy family is obviously more conventional.
Luke didn't know the reason, but it might not have any deep meaning when he thought about it.
The biggest possibility is that the ancestor of the Gaunt family was more of a second.Like to break the rules.
One thing to say, this is also in line with the tradition of the Gunter family.
Since Salazar Slytherin, they have few reassuring heirs.
"My father said, this is an invitation letter, and it will tell you the time and place of the party at the scheduled time."
Malfoy saw that Luke looked at the invitation letter in a daze, so he explained.
"And my father asked me to tell you that this invitation letter is not just for you. Basically every family has it. It's just that some people won't come."
When he said this, Malfoy didn't look at others, but at Ron.Ron was a little dazed and confused.
But everyone else basically understands.The family that did not accept the invitation was, of course, the 'Pure Blood Traitors' Weasley family.
"Has it always been held by your family?"
Luke asked a seemingly unrelated question out of the blue.But from his indifferent eyes, it can be seen that Luke is somewhat concerned about this matter.It's just that I don't know what to care about.
Malfoy said without any panic: "It's been these years, but I wasn't when I was a child. It was hosted by the McMillan family before."
Obviously, this is also the answer of being vaccinated in advance.
Luke looked at Draco meaningfully.There was no timidity on Draco's face, but an almost perfect smile.
Although Luke's eyes made him feel inexplicably uncomfortable, but at this time, Luke was the most incompetent expression.
"Okay, I see, I will make an appointment on time."
Luke put the invitation in his pocket, then smiled and nodded at Malfoy.
Malfoy maintained his demeanor and bowed to Luke again.Then he stood up and said with aggrieved expression: "Luke! Your expression just now was too scary."
The people around didn't seem to notice it, but Malfoy just now really felt like he was being targeted by a snake coiling in the light.
Such scrutiny, even for him, is indeed rare.
The last time I met him, I was still treated that way by the old guy from Ollivander's family.But even old Ollivander is not as scary as Luke.
After the salute, the two returned to their status as friends again, so he naturally dared to complain to Luke.
And he didn't mean to blame Luke.This in itself is a very normal rule.
Luke laughed and said, "But you did well, Draco! You didn't embarrass your family!"
Luke patted Malfoy on the shoulder vigorously like an elder.Malfoy was overjoyed at first, then reacted suddenly, and pushed Luke's hand away angrily.
"Stop talking, I'll go first."
After finishing speaking, without saying anything more, he walked towards the other side, where Gore and Crabbe were.
After mixing with Luke, Malfoy and the two younger brothers spent a little less time together.But that doesn't mean that Goyle and Crabbe aren't Malfoy's younger brothers.
This is not what the two of them decided at all.Unless the three families turn against each other, Goyle and Crabbe can only be Malfoy's younger brothers.
Luke watched the three leave, and then looked at the professors on the other side.
"I've finished packing the professor, I'm going to pack some luggage."
Luke stepped forward and said to Professor McGonagall.
Professor McGonagall looked at Luke, nodded, and said, "Okay, you go back first. Merry Christmas."
"Merry Christmas, Professor."
Luke smiled and walked towards the Slytherin lounge.
He had come to the Great Hall just to see Tyler and Hermione.
He thought Tyler might follow him back to Gaunt's cabin.
But the current situation is also a good thing.Although in terms of negotiation, Gemma lacks a helper who can read the other party's thoughts and tell her without being noticed.
But this is a good opportunity to exercise Gemma's ability!
As for whether Gemma would mind... As long as he didn't tell Gemma, she wouldn't have expectations, and naturally she wouldn't mind if he didn't.
Thinking about it this way, Luke really felt that he was...a bit shameless.
But such an idea is just a thought.Really let Luke negotiate on his own... he doesn't have time for that.When it comes to making money, he really has no motivation.But he needs a tool that can help him move the situation.
A strong commercial organization is clearly up to the task of this tool.
But Luke, who only knows a little about business and is not interested, decided to be his own treasurer and behind-the-scenes financial backer.
Leave the rest to the professionals.
……
The next day, at the station.
When Hermione and Tyler arrived at the station, they saw Luke and Gemma already waiting there.
There were quite a few people around, and everyone was waiting for the Hogwarts Express to arrive, and then send everyone home.
This time they don't need to go straight to King's Cross.On the way, this express will pass through many stops, some of which are near the students' homes.
"This year is indeed a lot more convenient! I know that I can get off at Annon Station, and I can even fly home on my own broom. Anyway, there are no places where Muggles live together along the way."
An unknown senior student spoke to his friends.
"You don't have to think about flying home on a broom. I remember that the new regulations say that parents must come to pick you up, otherwise you won't even be able to get out of the platform."
His friend reminded him with a smile.
And the student who heard this suddenly had a strange expression on his face and said, "Tell me, will some parents forget to pick up their children, and then they will make things happen that the children can't go home?"
The smile on his friend's face stopped abruptly.As if thinking of something terrible.
Such discussions took place almost everywhere in the station.
While listening to such a discussion, Gemma looked at the little guy who was temporarily much shorter than herself.
"Is this the first thing you did after you became a school manager?"
Gemma asked curiously.
"It's just a proposal. To be honest, I didn't expect it to be passed, let alone a group of school managers who would refit every station in such a way."
Luke said rather emotionally.He only found out about this news a few days ago.
Apparently Luke hadn't been told until it was done.
And judging from the eyes of the people around him who looked at Luke from time to time, the school managers did not take the credit, but pushed all the credit to Luke.
To Luke, it's not a big deal.The investment in this matter itself is actually not too much, it's just that each station has an extra confinement magic and a communication magic.
Even if it is fixed for a long time, it will not cost a lot of money.
In comparison, leaving a good impression on Luke is undoubtedly something they value more.
After Gemma heard this, she also took a deep look at Luke.Finally got a vague idea of the energy behind the name 'Gunter'.
A group of high-ranking school managers are scrambling to give an 11-year-old student—although this student is also a school manager—face.That in itself is a magical-sounding thing.
Before meeting Luke, Gemma didn't dare to think about such things.
And such a situation can only be said to be normal for Luke.
Looking at Gemma's expression, Luke said with a smile: "Sister, you may have to adapt in advance, there will still be many such situations."
Gemma looked at Luke, who didn't have the slightest complacency on his face, but was just explaining a fact, and his mood was somewhat weird.
Luke really doesn't look like he's bragging, which is to say... Does her job have to be communicated to such a high-level person?
Not far away, Hermione and Taylor also came to Luke's side, and everyone was generally very happy. After all, they have been away from home for so many days, which is fine for the senior students, but it must be quite exciting for the lower grade students.
"Sister, aren't you going home?"
The first time Hermione saw Gemma, she asked the question she wanted to ask yesterday.
Although Taylor guessed something, she still didn't want to miss this opportunity to explore this possible companion a little bit.
Gemma was silent for a few seconds, then smiled and said: "It's okay, I don't need to go home, after all, this is the critical time to find a job, my father will support me."
She spoke very lightly and cheerfully, but even Hermione, who was the least sensitive to emotions among several people, could see that something was wrong with the senior.
"Really...that's fine."
I can't ask any more questions, and I can only muddle through this topic first.
It's not a bad thing after all.
And at this moment, a siren sounded from afar.
The train is coming in, it's time for them to go.
