NABC Chapter 196 The Rozier Family
Chapter 196 The Rozier Family
Chapter 196 The Rozier Family
Let's turn back the clock to a month before the start of the school year, the day when Miss Guan Ganluila Hamilton's story first appeared in the Daily Prophet.
In the magnificent and ancient manor, a young woman who looked to be no more than twenty years old stepped through the gate. She had long black hair that reached her waist, and her purple eyes scrutinized everyone in the courtyard.
"Good morning, Miss Hilo." A house-elf bowed slightly and said respectfully, "Welcome back."
"Hmm." The woman named Hilo simply nodded coldly, then quickly walked past the house-elves. As she passed, all the house-elves lowered their heads and showed respect.
"Ah—isn't this my dear cousin?" In the hall, a slightly flamboyant man raised an eyebrow at her and said, "What brings you all the way from the Ministry of Magic?"
"It's a letter from Aunt Vida." Hilo looked at him with disgust, as if he were looking at trash.
"I see—" The man shrugged dismissively. "I thought a genius like you felt the Ministry of Magic couldn't accommodate you and was preparing to inherit the Rozier family."
"Heh." Shiloh chuckled coldly, not wanting to waste any more words with this person. She simply walked up the stairs and disappeared into the hall under the watchful eyes of the group of Roziers.
"What's with the attitude?" The man who had spoken first shook his head dismissively. "He's just the best at flattering Aunt Vida."
"Alright, let's cut to the chase," another Rozier said slowly. "Aunt Vida hasn't been in a good mood lately."
"Of course." The flippant man glanced at the newspaper on the table and then chuckled.
Laughter from the first floor certainly couldn't reach the second floor, especially not the room right in front of them.
Standing at the doorway, a hint of emotion flickered across Hilo's usually icy face, a mixture of hesitation and nervousness. But she took a deep breath, and the emotion vanished.
"Bang bang bang".
She reached out and gently knocked on the door.
"Who is it?" A hoarse voice came, sounding slightly tired, but the owner of the voice was none other than Vida Rozier, the patriarch of the Rozier family, the woman who had fought alongside Lord Grindelwald and was known as the Rose of Grindelwald.
"It's me, Aunt Vida," Hilo said, bowing slightly. "I received your letter."
"Ah—it's Hilo—please come in." As Vida spoke, the door to the room slowly opened.
Hilo stepped inside and saw Vida standing in front of the glass, looking out at the garden with a serious expression.
"Do you know about that?" Vida asked slowly.
"I know." Hilo nodded. "It's about that traitor, isn't it?"
"That's right." Vida nodded and turned to look at Shiloh, her slightly cloudy eyes gazing at her thoughtfully.
"So do you know why I wrote to ask you to come back?"
"I don't know." Shiloh shook her head slightly. "But I think it must be related to her, right?"
"Yes—yes." Vida's tone turned somewhat cold upon hearing about her: "She once carried Lord Grindelwald's trust, but betrayed him for fifty years."
"This is an unforgivable sin."
"Should I go and kill her?" Shiloh asked slowly, gripping her wand tightly as she spoke.
"You—" Vida paused for a few seconds, then gently shook his head: "You are no match for her."
"She is silent—"
"I know who she is!" Shiloh's voice was filled with rage. "That's why I want to kill her!"
"She betrayed Lord Grindelwald, betrayed the Sorcerers, betrayed you—she is a shameful traitor."
"And traitors deserve to die!" Shiloh said, drawing her wand. "Whether she's powerful or not."
"Just because she's a silent witch, the silent Hamilton, does that mean we should let her go?"
Seeing Hilo's anger, Vida pursed his lips and said, "You're getting a little out of control, Hilo."
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"I'm sorry—Auntie." Shiloh took a deep breath, closed her eyes to calm herself, and after a few seconds continued, "I just want—I want her to atone for her sins."
"I understand what you mean." Vida nodded slightly, then walked up to Hilo. "But the situation is complicated, isn't it?"
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"She is now a professor at Hogwarts, which means—she is under Dumbledore's protection." Even after nearly fifty years, there was still resentment in her voice as she uttered that name.
Every member of the UMNO party harbors hatred towards Albus Dumbledore, the only difference being the depth of that hatred.
Vida's words made Hilo lower her eyes. After thinking for a few seconds, she said, "It's not like there's no chance."
"Hogwarts is a school, isn't it?" she said, looking at Vida, who looked back at her.
It was obvious that the two of them had come up with the same idea.
To become a professor at Hogwarts.
Once he became a professor at Hogwarts—he could get close to Lloyd Hamilton and have the opportunity to kill her—
"That's why I've recalled you," Vida said slowly. "You are the person I trust most, so this matter can only be entrusted to you."
"I understand, Aunt." Hilo nodded gently. This was exactly what she wanted too; personally killing the traitor for the sake of the Mafia would satisfy her far more than being the head of the Auror office at the Ministry of Magic.
"I have already written a letter to Dumbledore," Vida said slowly. "You will be the new Defense Against the Dark Arts professor at Hogwarts."
"Won't Dumbledore refuse?" Shiloh asked slowly, after a moment of hesitation.
"He won't." Vida, who knew Dumbledore quite well, chuckled softly. "He believes everything is within his control—"
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As if remembering something, Vida added, "Also—your mission isn't just to kill Loira Hamilton."
"?" Hilo paused for a moment, casting a questioning look at him.
"There are many questions surrounding her disappearance," Vida said slowly. "No one knows what happened during her last conversation with Lord Grindelwald, nor does anyone know what happened afterward."
"And—" she said, a doubtful look on her face, "After Lord Grindelwald's failure, I did try to find her—but to no avail."
"She's far from being someone who can perfectly conceal herself—and—" Vida said, lowering her eyes slightly, "I don't think she really has the guts either."
"To betray Lord Grindelwald."
She raised her head and looked seriously into Shiloh's purple eyes: "Therefore—do not act rashly. First, investigate whether she has truly betrayed Lord Grindelwald."
"If it's true—then kill her by any means necessary."
"What if there isn't one?" Shiloh asked after thinking for a moment.
"If not—" Vida sighed softly, "then let her go."
"If she hadn't betrayed Lord Grindelwald, wouldn't fifty years of guilt have been enough for her to atone for her sins?"
Hearing Vida's words, Hilo shook his head slightly.
If there was no betrayal, then what has she been doing for the past fifty years?
Incompetence should also be punished.
(End of this volume)
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