Hogwarts: This holy light is righteously evil.

Besides, in the corner of the wall and by the bedside, there was a dirty-looking handbag covered in oil stains. It was ordinary in style and even a bit worn out, but Puni recognized it at a glance. The material of that handbag was also unicorn tail hair. Even though it was stained with oil, it could not hide the delicate luster of the tail hair itself, and the touch was still soft.

Hagrid followed Puni's gaze and casually said, "I was a little short on cash when I bought Lou Williams, so I sold some unicorn tail feathers to raise the money."

"I'll have to go back to the Forbidden Forest to find some more in a while, otherwise, once we run out of these bandages on the wall, we won't have anything left to use if we encounter injured magical creatures again."

Hearing this, Puni blinked: "Hagrid, you mean these bandages? You collected such precious unicorn tail hair just to make bandages?"

“Yes, what else could it be used for?” Hagrid nodded matter-of-factly, a hint of helplessness in his voice. “You know, I was expelled from Hogwarts back then, so I didn’t learn any more advanced magic, and I didn’t know that unicorn tail hair had other, more important uses.”

He paused, his tone softening, his eyes filled with pity for the magical creatures: "The magical creatures in the Forbidden Forest sometimes get injured by accident. Some are attacked by other animals, some accidentally ingest poisonous plants, and others bump into trees. I've tried many materials and found that bandages made from unicorn tail hair are the most effective. They heal wounds quickly without restricting their movement or hindering their normal activities."

Good, good, it seems Hagrid never cared about the value of unicorn tail hairs. He simply wanted to provide the best treatment for injured magical creatures and treat every little life with the most sincere and pure heart.

However, it is perhaps precisely because of this selfless kindness that Hagrid is able to gain the favor of various magical creatures in the Forbidden Forest and easily access these precious materials.

Even though she understood Hagrid's feelings, Puni still couldn't help but feel heartbroken.

He had a good understanding of the prices in the magical world. He knew that a single unicorn tail hair cost as much as twenty Galleons, and a seemingly ordinary bandage required at least a dozen unicorn tail hairs. In other words, such a bandage was worth more than two hundred Galleons. Not to mention the handbag made of unicorn tail hair, whose value was immeasurable!

How many card packs could you sell just one of these hairs for?

Puni thought to himself that Hagrid was definitely a hidden tycoon. Not only did he have a large amount of precious magical animal materials, but as the gamekeeper of Hogwarts, he could also enter the Forbidden Forest at any time to obtain these rare materials continuously. This was something that no one else could match.

Thinking of this, Puni stood up and looked at Hagrid: "Hagrid, when I master healing magic in the future, I want to help you heal the injured magical creatures in the Forbidden Forest."

"In return, could you give me some unicorn tail hair?"

Hagrid was taken aback by Puni's sudden request, a look of surprise crossing his face before he broke into a憨厚 (honest and simple) smile. He scratched the back of his head and said readily, "Ah? What's the problem! Of course!"

He paused, then added, "Actually, if you really want them, you don't need to go through all this trouble. Just tell me. I have quite a few here; giving you some is no problem."

After spending some time at Hogwarts, Penny gradually adapted to the pace of life there.

There was no backstabbing or scheming, and no overwhelming extra study tasks.

Every day here is peaceful and leisurely.

This kind of daily routine, where he could relax and enjoy reading to his heart's content, with an endless supply of books, gradually became addictive to him.

This sense of ease and comfort was something he had never experienced before.

A warm breakfast is served in the morning, and there are interesting classes during the day. In your free time, you can look up ancient books in the library, or stroll on the lawn of the castle. Occasionally, you can also sit in Hagrid's cottage and spend some time with Hagrid and Tooth.

To outsiders, Puni is a well-behaved and sensible Ravenclaw student. She listens attentively in class, practices magic on time after class, never causes trouble or mischief, and exudes a scholarly air. She is the quintessential "good boy".

No one knew that this seemingly docile boy would sneak out of his dormitory every night to meet up with the Weasley twins, Fred and George, and wander around Hogwarts Castle in search of the legendary Room of Requirement, which could grant any wish.

With the twins leading the way, Puni hardly had to put in any effort to avoid the patrols.

Fred and George had spent three years at Hogwarts and knew every corridor, staircase, and hidden corner of the castle like the back of their hand.

They even know the patrol routes and times of each patrol officer.

Even without wearing the invisibility cloak, Puni followed them through the castle at night and was never caught by the caretaker, Filch.

In fact, as long as they keep an eye on the map, they can precisely avoid all the patrol personnel. Not to mention being caught by Filch, they won't even be able to touch the hem of Filch's clothes.

But twins are naturally mischievous and have a playful nature; they don't like this foolproof, safe approach.

Instead, they prefer the thrill of being cautious and walking on thin ice, like walking on a tightrope where the slightest mistake will be discovered. This tense feeling excites them.

Sometimes, they would deliberately slow down their pace or even make a slight noise to lure Filch into spotting them.

When they see Filch chasing after them angrily, holding lanterns and shouting "Gotcha!", they exchange a smile, turn around, and run quickly along their familiar route, weaving through corridors and staircases, leaving Filch completely bewildered.

Only when Filch was exhausted and gave up the chase would they hide in a secluded corner and secretly celebrate with smiles.

However, they only dared to play such a bold prank on Filch alone.

If you encounter other professors during a late-night patrol.

Whether it's Professor McGonagall, Professor Flitwick, or Professor Snape, they would immediately suppress all their playfulness and run faster than anyone else.

Because Filch can only chase using physical methods, at most some simple binding spells, and he has to rely on magical tools specially made for him by Dumbledore. But the professors all have powerful magical abilities. Once caught, they will not only be severely reprimanded, but also have points deducted from their house, or even be subject to more severe punishments.

Chapter 47 This time, which elder in the clan has passed away?

However, Puni was personally picked up from school and taken back to the Black family home by Regulus Black, a hasty departure that he had long anticipated.

From the moment he learned that he had obtained two more vials of ancestral blood, Puni knew that Regulus would soon come looking for him.

The Black family has strict rules; when an elder in the family passes away, he, as the heir, must attend the funeral.

Therefore, he approached Qiu and Marcos in advance and solemnly entrusted them with the task of making a copy of his class notes if he had any classes to take while he was away, so that he would not fall behind when he returned.

Qiu and Marcos readily agreed, reassuring him to focus on handling family affairs.

That afternoon, Puni was in the library researching ancient books related to spells when Professor Flitwick's house-elf invited him to his office.

The moment he pushed open the door, he saw Regulus standing by the window. Regulus was wearing a dark wizard's robe, his expression was calmer than usual, and he exuded a faint sadness.

Without any further pleasantries, Puni spoke first: "Which elder in the clan passed away this time?"

Regulus slowly turned around, his gaze falling on Puni: "It's Boroks' maternal grandfather."

His voice was not loud, but it reached Puni's ears clearly. It was not overly sorrowful, but rather carried the respect for the passing of an elder.

Puni nodded slightly, his heart not stirred by much emotion, yet he understood the weight of this matter.

In recent years, several elders of the Blake family have reached the end of their lives, experiencing a series of health problems and aging at a rate far exceeding that of ordinary people.

Everyone knows that their time is running out.

In just a few years, several elders in the clan have passed away one after another, and Puni has long been accustomed to such news.

For Puni, he had only met these elders a few times, and there was no deep emotional bond between them.

But he also understood that the Black family valued etiquette, and regardless of the depth of their feelings, as a member of the family, he felt obligated to attend the funeral of his elders.

He must be present; this is an inviolable rule and the most basic respect for the deceased.

He clearly remembered that Boroks Black was the father of Regulus's mother, Madame Volbuga, and also the father of his own maternal grandfather, Signas Black. In other words, he was a very high-ranking ancestor, a close blood relative.

With such an elder passing away, the funeral would certainly be of a high standard, and he had no reason to be absent.

After saying goodbye to Professor Flitwick, Penny followed Regulus to Professor Dumbledore's office.

The fireplace here has already been granted FlooNet access, making it the most convenient way to leave Hogwarts.

Regulus stepped into the fireplace first, sprinkled some Floo Powder, gave the address, and instantly disappeared into the green flames of the fireplace.

Puni followed closely behind, scattering Floo Powder, and read out the address. The next second, after a strong feeling of dizziness subsided, he stood steadily in the Black family's living room.

At this time, the Blake family had not yet received any other guests to pay their respects. The living room was quiet, with only the crackling of the firewood in the fireplace emitting a faint warmth, but unable to dispel the oppressive atmosphere.

Cassandra was sitting on the sofa, dressed in a plain wizard's robe, with a gentle expression. Beside her sat a small figure.

That was Regulus's child, quietly keeping her company and waiting for Regulus to return.

As soon as Puni entered the living room, he saw a little guy playing with the house-elf Kreacher.

It was less like playing around and more like Kreacher was just joining in on his antics.

The little boy was tugging at Kreacher's clothes, taking off his hat and putting it back on.

Kreacher kept his head down the whole time, showing no sign of impatience.

Instead, she exuded a gentleness, letting the little guy do whatever he wanted, with even a barely perceptible smile on her lips.

"Hey! It's Puni!" The little boy who was tugging at Kreacher's clothes was the first to see Puni. His eyes lit up, and he immediately let go and shouted at the top of his lungs.

Puni's lips twitched slightly, and he shook his head helplessly. He raised his hand and gently pointed, and a soft, white fluffy doll appeared from the tip of his wand. He tossed it casually, and the fluffy doll flew towards the little boy. At the same time, he said, "Stop shouting, Severan. This is not the time to fool around. Be quiet."

Little Severan blinked and immediately stretched out his chubby little hands to firmly hug the flying Pu Rongrong. The soft touch made him quiet down instantly. He stopped shouting and just lowered his head, carefully teasing Pu Rongrong in his arms. A happy smile quickly appeared on his little face, and his eyes were full of childlike innocence.

Looking at him, Puni felt no blame whatsoever.

He knew that Severan was only five years old, and even though he came from a wizarding family and had been exposed to magic at an early age, he could not truly understand what the "death of an elder" meant.

For children of this age, sadness is too distant; playing is their nature. Even in such a dull atmosphere, they can easily find their own fun.

Moreover, the fact that he is so calm now is the result of Lao Lei's encouragement during the holiday.

He looked at the little boy in front of him, his thoughts drifting slightly away.

Severan Black, Regulus' son, was exceptionally mischievous and energetic, always getting into trouble and never still for a moment.

Regulus always spoke of his son with a mixture of helplessness and doting, saying that Severan's personality was just like his deceased older brother Sirius Black—lively, rebellious, and restless.

Well, let's just pretend he's dead.

Puni had also wondered to himself whether, given Severan's personality, he would be sorted into Gryffindor when he entered Hogwarts.

After all, Gryffindor values ​​unbridled courage and rebellion most.

The name Seville is a common naming practice among pure-blood wizard families, often derived from stars and mythology, which not only reflects the family's heritage but also embodies the expectations of the elders.

However, Seville wasn't originally called Seville because it was taken from the constellation Serpens, but that wasn't a very pleasant name, so it was changed in his speech.

Puni also had a thought: there are only so many constellations in the sky, and many wizard families have the same name. It is inevitable that the name Severan will be the same as others, but that's okay. After all, this is the naming tradition of pure-blood families. It can't be considered as stealing someone else's name, and there is no need to care too much.

Just then, Regulus came down the stairs, saw the scene in the living room, and coughed softly.

Upon hearing the sound, Severan immediately hugged Pu Rongrong and hid behind Cassandra, only revealing his round eyes as he secretly watched Regulus, looking both cute and mischievous.

Puni turned around and looked at Regulus.

It seems that funeral preparations are about to begin, and he should get ready to welcome guests who come to pay their respects and fulfill his duties as a member of the Black family.

Chapter 48 The Elders of the Blake Family

Previously, Regulus had specifically mentioned the Malfoys' whereabouts to Penny. They were taking advantage of this free time to embark on a round-the-world trip with Draco, planning to visit various countries.

One reason was to broaden Draco's horizons and knowledge.

Secondly, and more importantly, they planned to take Draco to Romania to see dragons and, incidentally, to assess whether Draco was qualified to attend Durmstrang School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

After hearing all this, Puni was certain that the matter would most likely come to nothing.

Although the Malfoys are a pure-blooded noble family with a deep heritage, Draco was pampered by the Malfoys from a young age, which made him exceptionally soft-hearted, delicate, and sensitive. His every move even carried a bit of the naivety of a little princess, and he lacked the resilience to face difficulties on his own.

Durmstrang School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is known for its strictness and toughness, with a strong school spirit and a focus on training in dark magic defense and combat skills. With Draco's personality, even if he were to actually enter Durmstrang, he would probably find it difficult to adapt to the environment there, let alone successfully complete his studies and survive peacefully.

Puni didn't have to wait long in the living room before the Malfoy family arrived at 12 Grimmauld Place on time.