Struggling to survive at Hogwarts

Chapter 308 Gathering and Scattering

In the days that followed, perhaps it was the power of Thea's words that night that was comparable to a nuclear bomb, that even bystanders felt unbearable pain.

Therefore, Thea enjoyed a few days of peaceful undisturbed time.

Theodore is one thing, but I heard that Voldemort has "entrusted him with an important task" these past few days, it seems he is determined to train her to be the weapon to replace Thea.

And Gella…

Thea slowly frowned; it seemed that Gella had guessed Thea's plan by accident.

Thea needs rest, both physically and mentally.

Her appearance was precisely what Thea dreaded.

For the strong, any pity is undoubtedly a great disgrace, and Gella understood this principle well.

Thea: "…………"

Alright, since no one's bothering her, the days of simply eating and drinking her fill and then lying down are long gone for her.

Perhaps it was a case of things reaching their peak and then declining, because before Thea could even enjoy a week of peace, a troublesome matter arose.

Voldemort asked her to receive the "intern".

intern?

The words that suddenly popped into my head were surprisingly fitting here.

Students who haven't graduated but want to get a job at the company.

Isn't he just an intern?

Thea had a smile on her face, but her eyes were cold.

Draco, Theodore, Zabini…

Who started this?

The question only flashed through Thea's mind for a second before she quickly put it out of her mind.

Since it has already happened, she can only try to deal with it.

As for holding them accountable, that depends on whether they survive to the end.

Thinking of this, Thea's expression finally turned cold.

They're not children anymore!!!

She said long ago that everyone must be responsible for their own choices!

Thea wanted to be cold and ruthless, but... she was not made of stone.

When she resolved to abandon everything and live on alone, she forgot one thing: the almost imperceptible kindness she had received along the way had long since become her shackles.

She can't break up with it.

I don't want to break it off either.

The order was to "receive" someone, but in practice it became "meet" someone.

Hmm... a meeting separated by one floor and half a garden.

Thea: "…………"

Was Voldemort out of his mind?!

"He's probably not sick. He probably just suddenly realized that these people will be the new Death Eaters. We can't let them become estranged from him because of you."

Gella suddenly appeared out of nowhere and delivered a long, calm analysis, which earned her a surprised glance from Thea.

Gella: "…………"

Gella: "I'm not so dense that I can't even see that!"

Someone gave her the formula; all she had to do was plug in the data. It was that simple. How could she possibly not be able to get the final answer?

"Oh."

Thea's dry agreement instantly infuriated Gella, who was about to argue with Thea when a large group of people in the distance interrupted the conversation.

Aside from Draco, Zabini, and Daphne, the rest were mostly people Thea recognized. In other words, her core group in Slytherin was basically all here.

Thea: "..."

Judging by the timeline, they must have gone straight to the Riddle mansion as soon as their vacation started, without even going home…

how to say?

Thea wanted to scold them for not knowing how to read the situation. They were just staying at school peacefully, and they could have been a little more clever when it came to switching sides.

If they're lucky, they might not have a single curse mark on their bodies by the end of the war.

But now?

Once you embark on this path, you will truly die.

The fact was so cold that neither side spoke up.

Draco was standing downstairs, looking up at the sky.

She seemed... a little fuller, but still very thin. Standing upstairs, she looked like a gust of wind could blow her over.

He scanned the man almost greedily, and the others were no less so.

Under the silent gaze of the crowd, Thea vaguely recalled her days in Slytherin, where they stood below the stage as always, watching her every move with reverence.

This brief meeting ended with Lucius arriving, pale-faced, to urge them on.

Most regrettably, neither side uttered a single word from beginning to end.

Their eyes seemed to say it all.

Have you thought this through?

"of course."

"Then... come back alive."

"it is good."

It was already sunset, and the setting sun cast long shadows of them, making them clearly visible to onlookers.

Those long shadows rushed over, briefly intersecting with the tall building before separating again.

"When gathered together, they are a blazing fire; when scattered, they are a sky full of stars."

Thea didn't pay attention to Gella's words, because she was already speechless.

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Thea's appearance that day seemed to break some kind of restriction, and Gella began to show herself, only occasionally glancing at Thea with a very tender look before quickly looking away.

Thea: "..."

It doesn't matter, a look is always better than words!

With the backlog of work gone, and with Gella keeping a close eye on her diet and routine, Thea brought Theodore over again.

For several days in a row, the conversation consisted of all sorts of fantastical tales.

As time passed, Thea brought up other topics to fill in the gaps.

They talked about history, politics, and even extended the discussion of how the Sorting Hat works to ancient anecdotes about Gryffindor and Slytherin.

They enjoyed a few days of carefree living.

Unable to contain herself any longer, Gella stood up and asked Thea,

"Are you making it up to him in advance?"

Gella's expression was complicated. She had been by Thea's side for almost 14 hours a day for the past few days. No matter how well Thea tried to hide her actions, it was difficult to completely avoid her.

Moreover, Thea had no intention of avoiding her at all!

Gella: "..."

Gella: I have mixed feelings, but I don't know what to say.

Faced with Gella's question, Thea, knowing she couldn't change the subject by playing the victim like last time, remained silent: "…………"

"...It's not compensation, it's an apology."

"what?"

Gellan didn't immediately grasp the cause and effect of the matter, but soon...

"Where did you learn this concept of offsetting merits and demerits?"

Gellar's tone was stern, but there was a hint of a smile in his eyes.

If she had to wrong someone, she would rather wrong herself than let that person be Thea.

She has suffered too many grievances; at least this time, she should get what she wants.

Seeing Gella's obvious curiosity, Thea didn't explain to her, but simply said vaguely, "You'll find out when the time comes."