Struggling to survive at Hogwarts

Chapter 148 Moving Out of the Old House

Having resolved Lupin's employment issue, Thea returned to the old house with light steps.

Lupin is a good person, and she doesn't want him to go back to his old life of wandering, but Thea also knows that he would never accept living a life of freeloading at Black's old house.

So Thea gave Lupin a job in Knockdown Alley, where he could make a living on his own.

"Thea, what are your plans for this holiday? You're welcome to come visit me!" Hermione invited warmly.

"Xia, why don't you come to my house? My parents have been wanting to invite you over," Pansy said.

"Thea should come to my house! I have a huge library where you can read any book!" Daphne cleverly exploited Thea's interests and tried to lure her in with books.

"Um………"

Thea's hesitant demeanor only emboldened the three girls, who then employed various methods to tempt her.

"But I don't have time during this holiday. I not only need to practice dueling magic, but also study that badge, and continue to organize Dumbledore's performance notes. I really don't have time."

Thea casually announced her plan, a plan so comprehensive that it left her friends speechless.

"No wonder you're always number one..."

Hermione's expression was complicated, but she was determined to keep up with Thea's study pace during this holiday!

The girls were also a little disappointed, as they thought the invitation would be successful.

"By the way, Gella, what are your plans for the holidays? Are you going back to your home country?"

Gella was just observing the situation when Daphne pulled her into the group chat.

"Hmm... I probably won't go back. My dad wrote to Uncle Malfoy, and I'll probably be spending this holiday at Malfoy Manor with Thea."

"uncle?"

Hermione was puzzled.

“The French Rozier family is related to the British Black and Malfoy families,” Pansy explained.

"Then wouldn't you be able to see Thea every day?"

Daphne looked on with envy. She also longed to stay at Malfoy Manor, not for any other reason than that she could benefit greatly from Thea's guidance.

"How is this possible! How could Weasley beat Malfoy!"

Draco, who had been sprayed with lemonade, stared incredulously at Weasley, who was looking smug.

"Draco, a bet's a bet, you owe me a pair of Gobo stones."

Ron's arrogant expression only fueled Draco's anger.

"understood!"

Draco pouted, looking unhappy.

"Ding Ding Ding!"

The owl alarm clock on the wall went off.

"Alright, stop playing, we should rest."

Thea stood up from the sofa and called to the boys who were playing chess on the other side of the living room.

Draco was the first to stand up; he really didn't want to face the fact that he had lost to the Weasleys.

"There are vacant rooms on the second, third, and fourth floors. The fifth floor is the library and Sirius's room,"

Thea counted the number of people, "Two people per room, the rooms have been cleaned and toiletries have been prepared."

"If you have any questions, you can come to my room on the third floor. Sirius needs to rest, so please try not to disturb him."

Good night, everyone.

Thea gave a few simple instructions, and then led a large group to choose rooms.

The boys' arrangements were made very quickly; all that's needed is to deal with Draco.

The girls were all vying to share a room with Thea, just like they were fighting over a pretty dress.

"Alright, alright, I'll have a room by myself, and Gellar and Hermione can share one, okay?"

Thea made the decision, and the others had no choice but to accept it.

Having finally settled the young ladies in, Thea planned to take a bath first, and then snuggle into bed.

"Thea? Are you there?"

Thea had just finished showering when she came out and found a message from Gella on her bracelet.

Thea guessed what Gella wanted to say to her, but just to be on the safe side, Thea didn't intend to listen to her.

Even if I want to listen, I'll have to wait until I've learned how to close my brain.

"If it's about holiday arrangements, you don't need to ask. I've already made plans."

The bracelet quickly showed that it had read the message, but it took a while for it to send a few words: "...Okay, goodnight, Thea."

"Good night."

"What's wrong? You look so worried."

Hermione leaned closer to look at Gellar with some curiosity.

“I’m just a little worried about Thea suing Crouch.”

"Does she really intend to do this?"

Gella nodded gravely.

"She has already started preparing the relevant documents for the lawsuit."

Hermione's face also turned serious upon hearing this.

"...Thea knows what she's doing."

The clever little witch knew how slim Thea's chances were of suing a chief minister and succeeding, but even so, she couldn't bring herself to say that Thea shouldn't have done it.

Because she wasn't doing it for herself, but for her relative, a relative who shared her surname.

"Ugh……"

In the deep of night, in the brightly lit room, the two little witches let out a deep sigh.

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"Thea, are you really going to move out?"

After seeing off all the young wizards who had come to visit, Sirius looked at the girl dragging a large suitcase with a worried expression.

"Don't worry, Malfoy Manor is also a good place, and I've lived there for several years now, so nothing will happen."

But it's precisely because that's Malfoy Manor that I'm worried!

Sirius thought to himself, "Who knows if that golden peacock will use dark magic to poison Thea!"

Seeing Sirius's expression slowly shift from worry to indignation, Thea immediately changed the subject, saying, "Alright, Uncle, weren't you going to give Harry a surprise?"

Oh! That's right!

Sirius Black slapped the back of his head and exclaimed excitedly, "I should start preparing for Harry's birthday in advance!"

“I think you might need to send Potter a letter first, granting him permission to go to Hogsmeade.”

"really!"

Sirius excitedly headed to his study, intending to write the letter of permission right away.

Thea watched Sirius's retreating figure, which didn't turn around, a hint of disappointment flashing in her eyes.

She slowly took a thick letter out of her backpack and placed it on the cabinet next to her.

Have a wonderful holiday, Mr. Blake.

Sirius finished writing the letter and was about to come out to discuss Harry's birthday present with Thea when he found Thea's letter on the cabinet.

Dear Uncle:

Before I leave, I need to tell you a few things. First, I have transferred all ownership of the Black House to you. Moreover, I did not encounter any resistance from the house when I modified the protective measures and changed all the ownership. I think you understand what I mean.

Secondly, although I was not a witness to what happened between you and Mrs. Black, I think no mother hates her own child, and you two may need to have a conversation.

Also, I sincerely wish you a pleasant holiday. Here is Lupin's address; you can go and chat with him.

Dorothea Black.

Before long, Sirius Black gradually shifted his gaze from the letter to a portrait on the first floor.

I don't know when it started, but my mother reverted to her old lady-like demeanor.