Hogwarts: This holy light is righteously evil.

Time flies.

In just one week, Puni hadn't even fully grasped the book "Bloodline Resonance".

Because he discovered many more interesting ideas from it.

However, due to insufficient resources, experimental research cannot be conducted at present.

At the same time, they couldn't find a way to truly resonate with their bloodline, so they had to put it aside for the time being.

"Damn it, does bloodline magic not actually exist? Like God not having a butt?"

A deep sigh.

Puni's determination to go to school only grew stronger.

We need a more systematic understanding of magic!

Otherwise, if you keep racking your brains on your own, you will not only fail to find the answer, but you may even go astray.

night.

The Puni Manor Castle was brightly lit with candles.

Merty, accompanied by three temporarily hired house-elves, was portioning chilled flower wine and candied plums onto silver trays.

The dome of the castle hall was covered with the Starry Night Eternal Spell, with countless points of light flashing, shattering the entire starry sky of the wizarding world and bringing it into this spacious interior.

The flickering candlelight, reflecting the starlight on the dome, cast a warm glow across the long corridor, making the originally empty sides appear even more solemn.

The corridor is lined with neatly hung antique tapestries from the Lestrange family.

The most striking feature on the wall between the tapestry and the dome is the coat of arms of the Lestrange family.

Chapter 9 After that, Bellatrix became the biggest laughing stock in the entire wizarding world!

The emblem is based on a classic shield, with an overall dark and luxurious color scheme, mainly consisting of ink black, dark silver and deep red.

At the center of the shield is a raven with its wings folded, its posture cold and solemn. Beneath the raven's claws, a small, curled silver snake-shaped decoration is wrapped around each claw.

He seems cold, sinister, and arrogant...

It does fit the family's brand identity very well.

“Master, would you like to take a look at the etiquette guide that Mr. Malfoy sent?” Morty tiptoed and handed a roll of parchment with a gold-embossed cover to Puni.

Puni was fiddling with his new wand when he glanced at the guidebook, which was filled with the intricate procedures of the pure-blood ritual written in rather ornate cursive script.

For example, from the display of family crests upon entry to the wand-raising gesture during the oath...

Even the order of toasting was clearly marked.

Voldemort is above.

Sometimes elegance can be expressed in a different way; there's no need to be so complicated.

"No need."

He casually tossed the guide onto the crystal table beside him. "The patriarch of Lestrange doesn't need to follow other people's rules."

No sooner had he finished speaking than the flames in the fireplace suddenly shot up half a foot high.

Regulus emerged from the green light.

Today he wore a pure black velvet wizard's robe, with the Black family crest embroidered on the collar, and his hair was combed even more neatly than when we last met.

"Little guy, are you ready to welcome your 'audience'?" He chuckled and patted Puni on the shoulder.

“The Selwyn family has arrived, and Cassandra is entertaining them. She asked me to bring you a gift.”

Regulus handed over a small ebony box.

When Puni opened it, there was a scarf inside with a raven pattern on it.

Cassandra said that it can get cold suddenly at Hogwarts, so you need to be careful to keep warm, especially in winter. Without a proper scarf, your school life will be very uncomfortable.

"I'll thank my aunt properly later," Puni said with a smile and a nod.

At this moment, the gates of Lestrange Castle were enchanted with a welcoming spell.

The manor, which was originally hidden in the wasteland, became clearly visible in the wizard's sight.

A stone path covered with a scarlet carpet stretched from the edge of the forest all the way to the castle gate.

The Selwyn family was the first to arrive.

Cassandra wore a deep purple silk dress, and beside her stood her brother, Cassian Serwin, a tall man with a somewhat serious expression.

A child, a girl, was following behind them, curiously examining the castle's furnishings.

“Puni, it’s been a long time.” Cassandra stepped forward and gave him a gentle hug.

“Thank you, Aunt. I really like your gift.” Puni nodded slightly, his gaze falling on Cassian.

Selwyn was speaking in hushed tones with Regulus, his eyes occasionally glancing at Puni. When he saw that Puni was looking at him, a kind but rather stiff smile would appear on his serious face.

That's strange, where's his cousin?

Puni glanced at his uncle.

The latter chatted with Cassian without offering a reply.

Puni shrugged.

It seems they're not coming.

It's better if they don't come.

He had only met his cousin a few times, and he neither acted like an older brother nor wanted to communicate with his cousin much.

They're not even in the same grade.

What can we talk about?

It would be good to let him talk to Regulus.

After all, Regulus is not young anymore, and his age is about the same as the sum of his previous life and his present life.

The Malfoy family followed closely behind.

Lucius Malfoy wore his signature robe and his hair was neatly combed.

Narcissa linked arms with him, her blonde hair flowing and her skirt swaying gracefully.

Draco followed behind, a hint of reluctance on his face.

He was clearly dragged here by his father.

“Puni, you will soon be a true patriarch.” Lucius looked at Puni, then a one-sided smirk appeared on his left side. “I never thought that the Lestrange family would have a new patriarch.”

"Hello, Uncle-in-law," Puni replied casually, his gaze meeting Draco's instead.

Beneath the boy's platinum blonde hair, a pair of gray eyes were full of arrogance, but when he met Puni's gaze, he unconsciously looked away.

He had heard about the various deeds of his cousin, the "prophet".

For example, a magical rampage led him to kill his own mother.

He also saved Regulus Black through prophecy.

This also led to the deaths of many Death Eaters.

He earned this merit, which is why he wasn't sent to Azkaban along with Sirius Black.

The game he created became a sensation in the British wizarding world within a year, making him a fortune!

Even his father repeatedly told him to show more respect to his cousin.

but......

Draco glanced furtively at Lucius.

"I've never seen you show much respect to your cousin!"

Seemingly sensing Draco's gaze, Lucius looked down.

Draco quickly turned his head away.

Send them all in.

Other pure-blood families also arrived one after another.

For example, the Burke family and the Flint family, who were willing to attach themselves to or have deep-rooted interests with the Black and Malfoy families, as well as the Rozier family, who had been on good terms with the Selwyn family for generations.

There weren't many people who came, and they weren't exactly influential figures in the family.

Most of them were taking a tentative approach, after all, the Lestrange family had been infamous for Bellatrix's actions, and now they were going to enthrone a new patriarch.

This has piqued the curiosity of many pure-blood families.

Of all these people, there was only one who really interested Puni.

Bokinbock.

A shop owner in Flip-Up Alley.

Or change the name.

The biggest black magic antique dealer in Knockdown Alley.

According to Puni, this guy has a fairly close working relationship with Lucius.

Lucius was one of his top long-term clients.

Although there weren't many families or people who came.

But the hall gradually became lively.

The wizards, holding wine glasses, chatted in small groups.

Most of the conversation revolved around Puni.

This is the boy who survived Bellatrix's clutches, even killed his own mother due to a magical upheaval, became a prophet, and even created the popular wizarding game, The War of the Golden Dragons.

Oh, why does everyone know that Puni survived Bellatrix's clutches?

Because everyone knows that.