Chapter 33: Grumpy Diana Part - 1

Chapter 33: Grumpy Diana Part - 1

Not for the first time, Winny came to wake up their Lord Neville Longbottom early in the morning. This was something he had personally instructed her to do but yet it was not something he is yet adjusted to.

"Thank you, Winny." He rubbed his eyes before he could feel he is finally up. "Remind me, what are today's plans?"

"Master has to go to the Greek store to collect something in the morning and then before lunch head to the new private island we bought for our plantation and animal farming. Also, Lady Augusta informed us that today Headmaster Dumbledore will be coming for a house visit and your presence might be helpful." Winny replied looking at the small list in her hands.

"Good. I will do my morning routine. Please make a good breakfast for me and also pack the lunch and dinner. Also, arrange a lot of meat and other items I had purchased for the travel."

Nev instructed Winny and decided to start his morning exercise. This year, he focused on running and jumping as part of his training. He wanted to develop good stamina for the future.

After breakfast, when Lady Augusta was still reading the papers with her tea, he came near her chair.

"Nan, I am going to take my leave to check out our stores. I have some work in Egypt and our small animal farm. I will be back before evening." Neville kissed his Nan on her cheek and before the old lady could voice her protest over this behaviour, Neville disappeared into the floor network.

"Humph! The boy certainly holds no regard for manners and etiquette. As a lord, he should act more reserved. Still, he thinks he can fool me with his sorry excuses! Dumbledore will come here before lunch, and he is certainly avoiding him. Well, it seems we need to prepare some sweets for the headmaster."

Lady Augusta went on to give instructions to her house elves while Nev was already working on his second-year plans. He had waited a long time for his Grimoire, the focus of his work in the first year.

Grimoire will allow him to cast charms at a faster speed along with the boost in using runes. This was not something to be neglected.

He wants to test the ability with the dragon he hatched himself. Who knows, one day he can ride Diana like the dragon riders in past. Making sure the preparations are complete, he left the small hotel. After making his way to the only shop the Longbottom family owned here, he took out his portkey and appeared on his recently purchased island.

"DIANA? DIANA?" he shouted at top of his voice and in repose "ARRRRR!" a loud angry roar came from the hilly area and a huge shadow started flying towards him at full speed.

"Oh, Shit! Stop...Stop Diana..." He begged and ran before Diana decided to turn him into crispy bacon.

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Malfoy Manor

"That traitor. How could he attack the purebloods?! Does he not fear what will happen to him since 'he' has already come back?" Sr. Malfoy roared in an empty room to calm his beating heart. There was already a broken chair and some vases in the room that reflected his anger.

If anybody else saw him at this moment, they might not even recognise Lucius Malfoy. His perfect shiny blond hair looked dirty and had lost its lustre while his pale grey eyes never looked so lifeless.

Ever since his son came back and brought the news of the return of Voldemort, Lucius has never been the same. He lost his sleep, appetite and above all, his mental peace. Now there is another bad news.

The hunt for dark magic items being carried by the ministry and one particular Weasley made him determined to get rid of many artefacts he has in his possession, especially the one his master gave him.

If there is any chance to use the diary to frame him for the attack incident, Weasley will never let it go and he, Lucius Malfoy will never give him the chance.

"Since you want to collect the enhanced items, let me fulfil your wish, W E A S L E Y... HA HA HA." Updated from novelb(i)n.c(o)m