Chapter 442: 'The Fly and The Dove”

Chapter 442: “The Fly and The Dove”

After finding out so much information and giving the most reasonable guess, Sean thought that this was Stephanie’s limit, but he didn’t expect her to have a new lead. She was not a mysterious character; she directly spread out the parchment she took out, which was also a torn page from a certain book, but it was worn out and older.

“Have you heard of the Nott family?”

Hermione nodded immediately, “The Nott family, mentioned in the infamous “Pure Blood Directory”, is one of the pure blood families. I remember that there was a student in Slytherin from the Nott family; he was called Theodore Nott.”

Sean also nodded; not only that, but he also knew more about it. The Slytherin boy named Theodore Nott was a student who always had a unique face, rarely expressing disgust and even less pleasure. Although Theodore is a pure-blood supremacist, he has not joined Draco’s group, whether it is the small group in the past or the current big group.

Theodore is a bit like a lone wolf in Slytherin; he walks alone and never joins any group, and there are probably only a few people who can be called his friends. The reason why Sean knew this person so well was because Theodore’s father was a Death Eater. When he was in Malfoy Manor, he was curled up in a seat covered in a black cloak.

Sean has investigated his personal information and family information. However, it may be the reason why Voldemort did not rise. Although Old Nott became a Death Eater, his son Theodore did not seem to understand the Death Eaters.

He frowned, “Is it related to the Nott family?”

Stephanie nodded, “To be precise, it is related to the Nott family in the past. You should know that in the UK, many so-called pure-blood families are not families that have been passed down for thousands of years, and many families of them are from other countries. The branch of the pure-blood family developed, and they have a symbol for their own family branch.”

Sean nodded. For example, the Rosier family is from the Rosier family in France. The “chicken” Evan Rosier that Sean saw before to the British Rosier family and the current headmaster of Nurmengard, Vinda Rosier, belonged to the French Rosier family.

“The Nott family is not a pure-blood family in the UK. I checked a lot of information, and there is definite evidence that the Nott family is a branch of a foreign pure-blood family that came to England.”

Daisy asked, “But what does the Nott family have to do with the clue you just mentioned? Could it be that the ancestor of the Nott family is one of the characters represented by those animals in the nursery rhymes?”

Stephanie nodded, “They are involved. Look at this.”

They looked at the parchment. A crooked painting was recorded on the old withered and yellow paper. The paint had already peeled off. Just looking at the painting method, it seemed to be of the ancient Greek school.

In the picture, a middle-aged man in strange clothes is opening his eyes wide and rubbing his hands back and forth. In front of him is a mass of invisible shape, which seems to be some kind of treasure. Beside the man, a wizard in luxurious clothes was smiling and talking.

Below the illustration, there is a paragraph of text.

“The owner of Nott’s family welcomed a new guest. This guest seemed to come from the Misty Land. This guest came to Nott’s house with the treasure from the Misty Land. He intends to exchange his treasures for a place where he can settle down.”

“The owner of the Nott family saw the value of the treasure. He accepted it, provided the guest with a place to settle down, and even distributed part of the family’s property to them.”

“The two have reached a long-term trading and cooperation relationship. The Nott family used the Misty Land treasures brought back by this person to expand their power. But the treasures seem to have hidden dangers.”

“One day, the head of the Nott family, who has become a well-known family head in the city, suddenly went crazy. He completely lost his mind, holding a black book in his hand.”

“The Nott’s house collapsed, and the guest in the Misty Land lost his shelter. He took the black book and Nott’s legacy with him and set off again to find a new home.”Read updated stories at novelhall.com

“The Nott family asked the guest’s name and called himself as ‘Mr. Uninvited Guest.”

At the end of the text, they frowned.

“The mist and the black book...” Sean thought, “There is indeed a high degree of correlation.”

“Let’s start with Theodore Nott.” Sean made a decision.

If Sean can’t gain Theodore’s trust through normal means to obtain the secrets of the Nott family, then he may have to take some other ways.

The Imperius Curse is unrealistic. It is a bad thing to use this Unforgivable Curse. There may be no taboos against Sean’s enemy, but they cannot be used against a student who is in the same grade as him and doesn’t know if he’s on the good or bad side.

Legilimency might be a better choice.

Stephanie’s arrival today was awkward, but the thing she brought was amazing. They who had been unable to find the clue to the mystery finally found an entry point, and they were excited.

After discussing some details, they fully enjoyed the afternoon tea prepared by Sean.

The mystery that has troubled them for a long time is solvable. Although they have some doubts, given all their thoughts so far, which have been guesses and reasoning, they’re still in a good mood. With the addition of delicious desserts, the atmosphere in the room became much more relaxed.

However, the relaxed atmosphere did not last long. When the discussion was over, and the dessert was almost eaten, the atmosphere began to change quietly again.

Everyone has not forgotten the scene in the yard. Sean ate the last pudding as slowly as possible. He regretted that he hadn’t prepared it more. Now, there is no excuse for him.

Just as Sean was struggling, Stephanie looked at the time and stood up.

“I’ve finished talking about everything, and it’s getting late. Diagon Alley has a curfew now. If I go back late, I have to spend the night outside.”

Sean almost stood up with grateful eyes, “Ah, are you leaving now?”

Stephanie glanced at Sean, and she could see his expression.

She smiled faintly, “Yes, thank you for your hospitality today, Sean. Daisy, Hermione, it’s a pleasure to meet you, and I look forward to seeing you next time.”

“Oh, I’ll see you around then.” Sean also laughed.

Hermione was still sitting and a little hesitant. Just as Hermione hesitated and Daisy was about to speak, the bell for the private room rang.

Sean walked over. This room was built for privacy. Of course, the sound from the outside world cannot be ignored.

His mother’s voice came from the intercom, “Sean, Am I bothering you? But you have to come out. Professor McGonagall from your school is in the living room right now.”

Sean and the girls looked at each other in surprise.

“Okay, I’ll be going out now.”

When they walked out and came to the living room, Professor McGonagall was sitting on the sofa.

“Oh, Sean, excuse for my arrival.” Professor McGonagall thanked Mrs. WAllup for her black tea, pushed her glasses, and stood up.