[HP] Can you be gentle with me

Tahlia turned her gaze to the direction of the voice.

"Sirius?" she called. "Regulus? James?" She stepped forward to meet him. "Why are you here?"

"We're the ones asking you!" James said cheerfully. "I only knew you were invited to Malfoy Manor, but I didn't expect you to be at the banquet."

Sirius muttered a word or two, but Tahlia didn't catch it.

Seeing this, Regulus pushed his brother directly from behind, Sirius staggered, and when he stood up, he looked up and saw Tahlia's face.

"Uh…hi, Tahlia," said awkwardly.

"Hi, Sirius." Tahlia smiled.

"Tahlia, you don't even know." Regulus also pushed forward. "My brother was thinking about apologizing to you at home, but now he stutters after seeing you──"

"Regulus, shut up!"

Sirius hastily yelled at Regulus, but it didn't prevent Tahlia from hearing what he said earlier.

She looked at Sirius with a smile. "Yeah?"

Sirius muttered a few times before looking up. "Sorry, I keep forgetting that you have the right to choose your friends too - even that Snape." He looked around as he spoke. "Huh? That guy didn't come with you?" I remember hearing Tahlia plan to bring that guy Snape along on the train.

Tahlia shook her head. "It will inconvenience Mr. Malfoy."

"Ha, just say it," Sirius said triumphantly. "He was still rejected...uh, sorry." Knowing that he had said something wrong again, he was so embarrassed that he quickly apologized.

"Okay, stop talking about Severus," Tahlia advised.

Sirius nodded reluctantly, after all it was too uncomfortable arguing with Tahlia, and he was indeed too naive this time, everyone knew that Snape did nothing this time.

"But you haven't answered us yet, Tahlia," James said cheerfully as the atmosphere eased. "How did you show up at the Malfoy's banquet?"

"They invited me because of this banquet," Tahlia replied. "I arrived yesterday."

Sirius fell into thought again.Didn't expect Malfoy to invite Tahlia to this banquet full of pure-blood families, didn't he just show that he didn't care about his Muggle origin?How could the Malfoy family, which has always been known for its pure blood supremacy, take the lead in doing such a thing?What is their plan?

His parents didn't tell him anything, only that he couldn't mess with Tahlia, he felt like he was going to have a hole in his head...

Could it be that person outside?

Shaking his head, he drove the thought out of his head.

No, how could that kind of person pay attention to Tahlia, she was just a student.

Looking at Sirius who suddenly frowned again, Regulus felt confused.

Quietly close to his brother's ear. "Brother, didn't you make up with Tahlia? Why are you frowning?"

"What?" Sirius replied, only then did he realize what Regulus had said to himself, and said again quickly. "I'm fine."

Then there is something wrong.

The few people on the side were thinking about it.

"Ah, Sirius." After welcoming a group of guests, Lucius noticed the children on Tahlia's side, and walked over slowly.

Sirius rolled his eyes.When did he get so familiar with Malfoy that he could call him by name, even if he was Cici's fiancé, it wasn't like that. "do what?"

"Don't be so unkind, Sirius." Lucius smiled standardly. "This is a banquet at the Malfoy's house, and of course I have to be responsible for welcoming you—the distinguished guests." He glanced at James. "Of course, it is our honor to have Mr. Potter Jr."

Weird.

James just rolled his eyes back.

If it wasn't for the fact that his mother was also a Black, he would not have appeared in this kind of place when he was invited by Sirius' parents this time.

Lucius didn't seem to care at all about their response, and turned to Regulus. "Regulus."

"Lucius." Regulus nodded politely.

Sirius pulled Regulus past him. "Hey, when did you get so close to Malfoy?"

Regulus couldn't laugh or cry. "Brother, he is Slytherin's senior and Cici's fiancé." It's not normal for Sirius to keep his distance from Lucius like Sirius. "Even Tahlia called him by his first name."

"That's different." Sirius said seriously. "Tahlia is Tahlia, you are you." There was a pause. "You are my younger brother!"

Regulus had no idea what he had to do with calling Lucius' name and he was Sirius' younger brother, but he reached out and patted his brother on the back. "Well, of course I'm your brother," he said. "But someone has to be responsible for being kind to people."

"I'm not friendly anymore." Sirius growled.

Regulus shrugged back. "I didn't say you were unfriendly."

"Regulus──"

Tahlia stood aside, watching the interaction between the two brothers amusedly, no matter how you look at it, you will think that Regulus is the older brother, and Sirius is really cute sometimes.

He glanced back at Lucius, and after getting his nod, he spoke to James and the others. "Let me take you in, you must be hungry?"

Sirius also forgot to continue arguing with Regulus, he was indeed hungry.

And then the whole banquet, Tahlia stayed with the three of Sirius, thankfully the three of them also came here for the banquet, otherwise she would have died of embarrassment.

The food was plentiful, the atmosphere was great, and with several good friends in the company, Tahlia suddenly felt that it would be a good idea to come to Malfoy Manor for this banquet.

If only Severus could come, though.

Thinking about it, she took out the interspatial bag that Lucius had brought earlier, and put some chocolate-flavored snacks into it. She remembered that Snape said that he prefers chocolate-flavored ones, and even if he couldn't come to the banquet, he could still eat them here of dim sum.

"What are you doing?" Sirius asked.He looked suspiciously at Tahlia who was enthusiastically decorating the snacks.

"Help Severus bring something to eat back home."

Sirius was speechless.

Why was Tahlia thinking about that guy Snape all the time!I get angry when I think about it...

He was about to complain, but Regulus grabbed his arm, and he shook his head at Sirius. "You still want to fight with Tahlia?"

Sirius swallowed the words quickly. "No."

"You better not speak so fast in the future." Regulus whispered. "Didn't you notice? Tahlia has never lost her temper with you." After a pause, she smiled contemptuously. "Brother, you are always making trouble..."

"Regulus!" Sirius growled, he was actually hurt by his own brother, where would his face as a brother be put? "I'm not making a fuss."

"You have." Regulus pointed out mercilessly. "Others seem to think that you are jealous."

"How could I be jealous of that Snape!"

Regulus spoke seriously. "If you're not jealous, then act mature, otherwise Tahlia will be caught between you and Senior Snape every time, and one day she won't be able to stand it."

After a while of silence, Sirius spoke slowly. "Well, maybe what you said is right──I see, thank you, Regulus." With a bright smile, he stretched out his hand and patted his brother on the shoulder. "It's great to have you here."

Regulus rolled his eyes without grace at all. Sirius has been gifted and intelligent since he was a child, so why is he really stupid in some aspects? This is a reason that ordinary people can figure out in a while. Why does this genius brother not understand?

Tahlia was still happily filling the snacks. After finally feeling enough, she quickly tightened the space bag, turned around and accidentally bumped into a person, and was about to fall to the ground in embarrassment when the person immediately He reached out and grabbed her.

"Tahlia."

Tahlia was taken aback. Although the voice and appearance of the man in front of her were different, the soft tone was absolutely unique and belonged to that gentleman.

"Sir?" she called uncertainly.

Voldemort raised an eyebrow. "You know it's me?"

"Not sure, but vaguely yes." Tahlia smiled. "Why do you look so different?"

"There is a potion called Polyjuice Potion, Tahlia." He said flatly and slowly.

"Ah, that's how it is. I—" Tahlia was about to speak again, but was stopped by James and others behind him, and hurriedly bowed slightly to Voldemort. "──Sir, I'll go find my friend first..."

Voldemort didn't mind too much, waved his hand, and said casually. "Go."

Having agreed, Tahlia quickly turned and ran to James and the others.

"What do you think?" A voice suddenly came from behind Voldemort.

Voldemort turned his head, not at all frightened by Abraxas' appearance, but only cast a cold glance at the platinum-haired man who appeared beside him. "Her intuition is indeed as keen as you said."

"So, what are you going to do?" Abraxas asked softly.

"According to the original plan." He said lightly.After finishing speaking, he left the banquet hall without stopping at all.

Abraxas turned his head and looked at Tahlia who was happily chatting with those children. He couldn't see through this seemingly unsuspecting girl more and more. Could it be that she really saw through herself for the first time? , she has an inexplicable intuitive sense of danger──

But if that's the case, she should be able to see the purpose of the Lord, can't she?

But she was unusually bold in front of the Lord, not at all reserved in front of herself.

Or could the Lord's charm really overwhelm the girl's vigilance?

"Orion, it seems Sirius is doing well with that girl." Walburga said to her husband beside her.

Orion nodded. "Children, even if you quarrel, you can make up quickly." He said. "Burga, what do you mean Abraxas invited this girl to this banquet?"

Walburga frowned too. "I've never been able to figure out what that person is thinking." However, after seeing both Lucius and Narcissa walking towards him, he immediately put on a smiling face and stepped forward. "Ah, Narcissa," but gave Lucius a contemptuous glance. "Lucius."

"Aunt Walburga," Narcissa called out, smiling.

"When is your turn for engagement?"

Narcissa froze for a moment, blushing.

"Auntie, this will have to wait until after I graduate." Lucius replied in a dragged tone, smiling.

"Lucius, did I ask you?" Walburga said haughtily with his chin raised.

Lucius shut his mouth like a turtle, and the atmosphere suddenly became awkward...

"Haha, Walburga, don't say that." Abraxas suddenly appeared to join the conversation. "You asked the question, when did you limit who will answer?" Patted Lucius on the shoulder and ordered in a low voice. "Go aside."

Lucius nodded, gave Narcissa a beckoning glance, and the two walked away together.

"Abraxas, what do you mean?" Walburga asked coldly.

Abraxas smirked. "What else can I mean? I just want to talk about things that children shouldn't listen to—"

"Oh? You still think Lucius is a child?" Walburga sneered. "See how you have taught him to be a young man regardless of age?"

Orion felt a little headache, and took a slight step forward, blocking his wife indistinctly. "Abraxas, don't you mind, Lucius is doing well."

"Of course I know that." Abraxas said lightly. "I think he knows where to turn to—" He glanced at Walburga. "Show respect."

"Malfoy!" Walburga growled.Immediately, realizing that this was out of character, he coughed lightly, and spoke in a joking tone. "Abraxas, you really know how to joke, you should respect the elders, don't you?"

Smile. "I'm not so sure, Walburga."

"You—"

Seeing that his wife turned black again, and Abraxas would definitely not show mercy, Orion hurriedly changed the subject. "Okay, Abraxas, I've always been curious, why did you invite that Muggle-born girl to this banquet?" Pause, mouth curled up. "Tell your old friend?"

"That's hard to say." Abraxas smiled. "There are various reasons, Orion, which one do you think I should say?"

Shaking his head and waving his hands. "That's all. Probably there is no real reason, so it's better not to listen." It has been like this since before, if Abraxas insists on concealing it, no one can get the answer out of his mouth.

"Yeah, what a pity." Abraxas smiled. "I was going to tell you."

Orion smiled back. "It's a pity."

"Then, I won't disturb the two of you." Abraxas said, nodding slightly, he turned around and greeted the other guests. Anyway, he just joined in to relieve his son's danger.

Forget about Walburga, he can handle it with ease, but Orion is much more difficult to deal with. Although they have been together for many years and are familiar with each other, Orion also has the key to the door of Malfoy Manor, but he is still not sure if Orion will do anything. Tian stabbed himself in the back.

"Walburga, you should talk less in the future." Orion said to his wife flatly, seeing Abraxas laughing and responding with ease among the nobles in a blink of an eye.

"Can't we still let the Malfoys bully us?" Walburga retorted excitedly. "Look at his smug look, he—"

"Enough, do you think you didn't embarrass yourself enough just now?" Orion's tone became tough. "Abraxas, you'd better not offend me. It's very unwise to make such an enemy at this time." There was a short pause. "I think you know that the current situation──"

Although Walburga was still unconvinced, she couldn't say anything more after her husband said it like this, so she kept her mouth shut obediently.

Orion sighed, and after thinking about it, he still spoke comfortingly. "Burga, you are always so arrogant, sometimes you have to bow your head properly to go further." He said. "Just for the sake of the family?"

"...I see." Lowering his head slightly, Walburga responded.