The Hogwarts Emerald

Chapter 264: The former head of the family
Calais is the most important port city in northern France, across the sea from the British Isles. It is rich in lace, tulle and embroidery, and has a famous French seaside bathing beach.

The reason why Calais, which is only 30 kilometers away from Dover Port, is mentioned is not because of the lace here, nor to mention the most tragic war in human history, but because there is a manor where wizards live here.

At this moment, in this luxurious and romantic manor, seven or eight wizards were meeting to discuss one thing, a relative they had never even met before - Esmeralda Drizzt.

Everyone in the spacious living room was silent, sitting around a long, elegantly decorated table. Above the fireplace hung a rose-shaped gold ornament, and this rose-shaped decoration could be seen everywhere on the items placed in the living room.

The dispute had just ended, and despite some twists and turns, they finally reached a consensus.

A high-pitched voice rang out from the head of the table. A middle-aged bearded man said in French: "We must not bring that child back no matter what. The purity of the family cannot be tainted by dirty blood!"

Some people in the living room immediately agreed with him and said "yes, that's right"; others hesitated and thought for a while before agreeing with him. It was obvious that they had different ideas in their hearts, but their positions were not firm.

The first seat on the right was occupied by an old man who looked very old, even older than Ada's grandmother. He frowned and looked like he was worried about something.

"Father, do you want to take action?" A handsome young man said, "The British have already figured out her daily routine, so they can..."

As he was talking, the young man made a downward cutting motion with his right hand. Cut the grass at its roots. Instead of discussing it here, it is better to solve the problem directly from the root. By then, the matter will be done and there will be no point in thinking about it.

The middle-aged bearded man in the lead raised his eyebrows, obviously agreeing with the young man's idea. He said, "That bastard sounds quite capable. Fan Shang, are you sure about your people?"

But the old man on the right did not agree with their actions. He frowned and said to the bearded middle-aged man: "Alan, you have not experienced that era, so you don't understand Vida's iron fist. She will not allow you to do such a thing. Even if Vida is old, the child is Louis' child after all, after all..."

"Louis' child? From the day he eloped with that Muggle woman, Louis has become a disgrace to the family!" The bearded middle-aged man named Alan interrupted the old man, "Because of the stupid things he did, Rosier has become a laughing stock of the pure-blood family!"

As if he had failed to vent his anger, Alan continued disdainfully: "Times have changed. This is no longer her era."

Young Fan Shang also showed a look of contempt on his face. Now he and his father (Alan) are the leaders of the family. Vida? Just an old man who could die at any time.

The people at the long table did not immediately agree with Alan this time. The name Vida still had some weight in their hearts. The old man sighed helplessly. He seemed to have seen the family falling apart in the future.

At this moment, a voice suddenly came from outside the living room, and the person said, "Now is indeed not my era, but is this your era? Alan Rozier."

Before seeing the person, they heard his voice first. Except for Alan Rozier and Vincent Rozier, the rest of the Roziers at the long table stood up to greet their former head of the family - Vida Rozier.

The Rosier family may not be as famous or powerful as Black, Lestrange, or Malfoy, but they are also an ancient family with bloodlines throughout the wizarding world, one of the Twenty-Eight Sacred Families.

This family had followed two generations of Dark Lords, and they had been among the followers of Grindelwald and Voldemort. Their British relatives were even more loyal to Voldemort, even at the cost of their own lives.

The white-haired old woman slowly walked into the living room. She walked very slowly, but every step seemed to step on everyone's heart. Every Rozier who made eye contact with her lowered his head in shame. Vida walked to Alan Rozier and said again: "You haven't answered my question, Alan. I don't blame you for your poor brain. You have been like this since you were a child. How come your health is not as good as before?"

Under Vida's gaze, Alan Rozier could no longer sit still, so he stood up and gave his seat to Vida. The disdain on his face disappeared, and he said respectfully, "That's not what I meant, but..."

"No need to explain, Alan. I have long seen what kind of person you are." Vida said with his eyes closed, sitting on a high-backed chair, "I also know why you carried me on your back and traveled a long distance to Calais."

The others bowed their heads and said nothing, but the young and energetic Vincent Rozier could not stand Vida's bullying. He said, "The family will never recognize that bastard. There is no Louis in the family anymore."

Being spoiled since childhood made Fan Shang arrogant. He was used to bossing people around and had long forgotten what humility and respect were. What this kind of person lacks is a good beating from society, and perhaps one beating may not be enough.

Vida ignored Fan Shang and continued to say to Alan Rozier: "Do you think you can hide your little tricks behind my back from me? Or do you think I'm as stupid as you?"

Alan did not refute or speak, but his hands behind his back gradually clenched. He could still keep his composure, but Fan Shang could not. Fan Shang slammed the table and stood up, saying threateningly: "From the day that idiot Louis eloped, his name should have been erased from the family tree. He can only be here today because of my father's kindness. Don't be ungrateful!"

"Watch your attitude when you speak, Fan Shang! Vida is your ancestor!" the old man on the right said loudly.

If you were to ask who in the living room respects Vida the most, it would definitely be this old man who is about the same age as her; if you were to ask who in the living room is most afraid of Vida, the answer would still be this old man.

"Thank you, Thierry." Vida first said to the old man, then raised his eyelids and looked at Fan Shang, "Are you no longer attached to this beautiful world?"

"Sit down, Fan Shang!" Alan Rozier said. After hearing his father's order, Fan Shang sat down angrily, but the look he gave Vida was still filled with resentment, making people want to dig his eyes out.

Seeing his son sitting down, Alan Rosier was still holding back. He gently advised, "Aunt, the Rosier family is a noble, pure-blooded family. The members of the family will not acknowledge that child."

"Do you all think so?" Vida opened his eyes and looked at the others at the long table.

The Roziers at the long table lowered their heads in unison once again. No one was willing to let such a mixed-race person, whose origins were unknown, return to their roots.

The previous dispute was only about how to treat Drizzt. The other issue was how to deal with Vader, the former head of the family. No one wanted to be questioned by the old woman.

"Really? How cruel!" Vida said slowly, "For the sake of honor, you are going to deprive an old man of his right to enjoy family happiness. How cold-hearted!"

"Aunt, weren't you also a supporter of pure blood?" Alan Rosier continued to emphasize, "For this reason, you followed that man and turned the whole of Europe upside down."

This chapter is all personal, please be gentle
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