Chapter 48: Fallen Manor (modified, typos have been modified)

　　 In the early winter morning after snow, the sky is blue and far-reaching. Pushing the window open, a biting cold air rushed over his face, as the so-called heavy snow has no traces, the outside is white and there is no trace of anyone walking by. This does not mean that it is very safe, and the heavy snow may also bury the evil acts.
　　 Morgan Le Fayy prepared breakfast as usual, but the traditional ham and eggs failed to arouse everyone's appetite.
When Owen announced the arrangements for everyone at the dinner table, Morgan Le Fay could no longer pretend to be calm, "No, Owen, my magic power is also very strong and I am very skilled, I can face everything with you at home thing."
"Dad, I think a therapist can play a big role in the face of battle." Daisy also didn't want to stand by and hide herself in a safe place, letting her blood relatives face unpredictable dangers, "You know I used to fight when I was still at Hogwarts..."
A quarrel or love debate is about to unfold. Alan is full of two dinner plates, brings a pot of breakfast tea, calls his little sister Emily, and takes her back to the room, he thinks it shouldn’t Let young children directly face their parents' disputes, which will cause harm to their young minds.
　　 Emily took her share sensibly, her expression already a little sad: "Ellen, why did mom and dad quarrel?"
　　 "Emily, because of some things that must be done, we must all be separated for a while, although parents are arguing, you have to believe that it is because they love each other." Allen patiently reasoned with his sister.
　　 Emily looked even more sad: "Shall we separate too?"
"Of course I will be with you." Allen continued to comfort her little sister, and waited until the downstairs had calmed down. Then Allen took the newly packed luggage and came to the living room with Emily. They will be in his father's Escorted to Aunt Josephine’s house-during the transfer of Floo powder, the user must stand in the fireplace, grab a handful of Floo powder, clearly say the name of the destination, and then sprinkle the Floo powder, Ai Mi Li is still too young if she is slurred, she doesn't know where she will fly.
　　 Floo powder was invented by Ignatia Willsmith in the 13th century. Its manufacturing is strictly controlled. The only licensed manufacturer in the UK is Floo-Pow. Its headquarters is in Diagon Alley, but no one has ever known where its gate is—this company’s confidentiality does it. very good.
　　Flood powder has never been reported as a shortage, and apart from knowing who the manufacturer is, no one knows who is making it. Its price has remained the same for a hundred years: two scoops per scoop. Every wizard family, whether rich or poor or not, has a certain amount of Floo powder, usually in a box or vase on the fireplace.
　　 The formal production of Floo fans is strictly kept secret, and those who try to "self-sufficiency" have not succeeded. At least once a year, Morgan Le Fay will receive some patients traumatized by "pseudo-flood powder" at the St. Mungo Hospital for Magical Injuries. In other words, they throw homemade powder into the fire and eat their own evil consequences As the angry healer and Saint Mungo spokesperson Rutherford Polk said:
It’s just two scoops and a spoonful, please, so don’t ask for a price cut anymore, don’t throw runes into the fire. The snake’s fangs are powdered, and then don’t blow yourself out of the chimney anymore! If there is another wizard who burns his back, I swear I will never heal him. Just two scoops for one!"
　　 When Owen gave a pair of sons and daughters to his sister Josephine, he was still somewhat unwilling at this time: "We will follow the original plan and hope everything goes well, Ellen, take care of my sister."
　　 Owen embraced his children and turned away resolutely.
　　 Aunt Josephine, who works in the Department of Magical Creatures Management and Control of the Ministry of Magic, said that Lun passed the internship so early because of the background of the ‘people in the ministry’...
　　 Aunt Josephine looks like a sturdy witch much younger than her actual age, with unhealthy pale skin and sharp blue eyes. She was wearing a dark purple dress, a black silk cloak studded with black tassels, and a black millinery with purple velvet flowers on her head. When she turned her head, they kept shaking.
"Oh my God, Little Sweet Bear is so cute." Aunt Josephine picked up Emily and rubbed her face. Emily looked at her brother helplessly and saw Ellen's encouraging smile. Then he leaned his chin shyly on his aunt's shoulder.
　　 "Ellen, have you had breakfast?" After getting a positive answer, Aunt Josephine took them to set up their luggage.
　　 This is probably an old and somewhat decayed manor. Aunt Josephine took them out of the living room with a huge fireplace and went to the corridor. It was a long corridor with several other aisles branching out. They walked along a branch to an upward staircase. These stairs one after another.
　　 There are doors on both sides of the corridor, and most of them are locked. There are still many paintings hanging on the walls, some of which are eerie and strange landscapes, but more of them are portraits of men and women. The people in the paintings are all dressed in strange clothes made of silk and velvet, very gorgeous. Allen walked slowly, staring at the faces on the painting, those faces also staring at him.
　　 Allen finally noticed the anomaly. Unlike the Hogwarts murals, although these people can move freely, they are all silent and abnormally quiet. Emily couldn't help leaning against her elder brother, this kind of scene is indeed a shock to the young girl.
They walked to the big wooden door where a portrait of a little girl was hung and stopped. The little girl was wearing a red dress woven with filigree flowers, with a dark green toad squatting on her hands, expressionless, but with sharp eyes. curious.
　　 Somewhat unexpectedly, Aunt Josephine also saluted the the painting: "Miss Clark, these two children need to stay here for a few nights, I hope you will allow it."
　　 The toad in the little girl's hand jumped and left the screen. After a while, the girl also left the frame.
　　 "Sure." Aunt Josephine pushed gently, and the huge door moved slowly and heavily.
After opening the door, what you see is a huge bedroom with embroidered ornaments hanging on the wall and clear-textured wooden furniture all over the room. A large window is inlaid with large spliced ​​glass windows. It is a vast wilderness covered with thick snowflakes.
　　 A large soft bed covered with thick blankets is placed in front of an old mural. The content on the mural is hard to distinguish, but at first glance it feels unpredictable.
　　 "Don't worry, although it looks gloomy, it is a safer place." Aunt Josephine explained that she was worried about the fear of the two children.
　　 Allen lifted the suitcase: "Thank you, aunt, please rest assured, I will take care of my sister."
"Okay, then you have a rest, and I'll call you to lunch later. If you feel bored, there is a library next door. You can go and take a look. I remember there are many children's books that Miss Clark has read." Aunt Serfin touched Emily's head again and turned to leave.
　　 Allen opened the luggage, UU read www.uukanshu.com neatly hung the clothes in the oak closet, thinking about how to get out and find Albert. It would be great if he was an adult, at least he could move freely, regardless of age.
After preliminarily settling and saluting, Allen found that there was nothing suitable for Emily to play in this room, so he took Emily to the library next door that Aunty just mentioned. This room seems to be normally unused. The books are neatly arranged on the shelves.
　　 Probably it was Aunt Josephine who used "Clean and New" in advance, and the room was clean without a trace of dust.
Emily, who was put down by Allen, happily played in front of a small children's bookshelf. She took out all the books in it, folded them high, and slapped her happily-she did not use these books Look at it but use it as a building block toy.
　　 The books were stacked higher and higher, slowly tilting, the trembling book building collapsed after Emily put a thick fairy tale, and hit Emily. Ellen, who had been preparing for it, picked up Emily and deliberately turned a few times to play with his sister, but accidentally kicked the children's bookshelf down. The bookshelf hit the heavy tapestry behind, and the tapestry was sunken in a piece.
Allen picked up the bookshelf and opened a gap in the tapestry. He found that behind the tapestry was a narrow staircase tunnel, and there was a slight wind coming-many old buildings have such secret passages that can make the homeowner in danger. It was used as a secret escape route, but because his sister Emily was still with him, Alan couldn't explore it.
However, after eating a hearty lunch, the child is easily sleepy and unbearable when he is full. Emily fell asleep in the soft and warm bed. This time Allen seized the opportunity to ask Aunt Josephine to look after Emily. He made an excuse to concentrate on reading in the library and explore the secret path he had discovered before.