In This Hogwarts Without a Savior

During the conversation, neither the Malfoys nor Jon himself lowered the hoods on their heads.

In today's Britain, their faces are basically known to the public. As long as someone discovers what happened in the Pig's Head Bar today, it will definitely make the headlines of the next day's newspapers.

It is precisely because of this that although Lucius could look into Jon's eyes, he could not accurately detect the change in expression on his face.

Jon actually didn't think Malfoy would know more about the ring, because when Slughorn handed the ring to him, he made it clear that anyone who knew the true value of the ring would There are only two people in the magic world.

One is the dead Adrian Fox, the other is Slughorn himself, and Jon is the third person after this.

This is why Slughorn must first learn Occlumency when teaching him the secrets of the ring.

At a time when there was no general knowledge about the magic of the ring that every wizard in the wizarding world could learn about, the fewer people who knew about it, the better.

"Just knowing the origin of the ring I am wearing is not a condition that can impress people, Mr. Malfoy." Jon said lightly.

Faced with Jon's reaction, Malfoy acted calmly.

"But when you compete in the first competition, you have to take it with you into the Forbidden Forest. It is very precious to you, right?"

Jon did not deny this, and there was no need to deny it.

"It's just something an elder left to me. Of course I will always carry it with me."

"I have investigated your past and know that no matter whether it is your mother's family or your father's family, there is no trace of a wizard for three generations. This means that before you were recruited into the school by Dumbledore, you were related to Magic has nothing to do with it. Therefore, this ring has basically no possibility of being passed down in the family, but since it can appear in your hand, it means that you know Fox, the unknown wizard. So I think, you must You will also be very interested in Fox, right?"

Interested in Adrian Fox?

Of course Jon was interested. Not to mention that he created the ring on his hand, and he had no clue about the whereabouts of the two remaining gems on the ring.

And if there is information about Adrian himself, Jon will definitely have ideas, but the premise is that the things Lucius controls must be valuable.

Jon didn't lose his composure and asked Lucius what he knew. Instead, he relaxed and leaned on the back of the chair that kept making a "squeaking" sound, making people wonder how many days it could last. Then he picked up the whiskey that Lucius had no interest in after ordering it, and took a sip.

"I thought that Mr. Malfoy, who is always known for being cunning and cunning, would not be able to figure out such a simple thing. You and Mr. Fox only met once at a banquet, and I have something he once carried close to me. Something, then everyone should be able to tell how close we are to him, right?"

Draco cautiously raised his head and glanced at Jon, who had been drinking underage, with a strange look in his eyes, as if he didn't understand why he could endure the grease on the glass.

In fact, Jon didn't want to say anything. He had always disliked Aberforth's personal hygiene, but when negotiating, he had to drink something to stabilize his aura and control the pace of the topic.

He didn't mind ensuring Draco's safety in the following games. As long as he didn't mess with him, he had no intention of being cruel to this stinky young master.

The key is that since Lucius wants him to make a promise, what kind of sincerity can the Malfoy family show?

"Perhaps in terms of relationship alone, you may indeed be closer to Mr. Fox, but you must have never met him in person. Because he was already dead when you really came into contact with the magic world, and the ring you obtained is most likely Another person gave it to you, and after that banquet, I had in-depth contact with this learned wizard because of some special things. As a result, I also understood and obtained some things belonging to him, which can complete our Is this a deal between us?”

"The table knife you secretly hid was also something that once belonged to him. I have to know what this thing is, right?"

After hearing Jon's words, Malfoy was silent for a moment, as if he was weighing it, and soon he ended his thinking.

"A key, a enchanted key that opens the door to Adrian Fox's house."

Jon suddenly sneered.

"I think your method of obtaining this key is not very honorable."

"No, this is legal and compliant." Lucius said calmly, "He was suspected of secretly making and collecting magical contraband. As the director of the Auror Command Office, I have the authority to issue a search warrant for his arrest. His residence was searched and that night he fled the UK overnight."

"So you've already searched it, what use does a house that can be opened with a key have to me?"

"You don't need to use this method to cover up your appeal. Since I dare to use this as a bargaining chip, it has been confirmed that you must care about things related to Fox. If you really have a close relationship with him, then A house we've searched and found nothing may not necessarily turn up nothing for you."

Lucius stared at Jon, as if he wanted to see his face clearly through the shadows.

"I come here with sincerity, Mr. Green. My request is also very simple. As long as you can ensure the safety of my son, I will be honest with you about this, so I also hope that you can be more relaxed."

Jon thought, tapping the old wooden table with his fingers, and soon he gave his answer.

"How should you ask me to trust you?"

Hearing what he said, Lucius breathed a sigh of relief. He knew that Jon had agreed.

"I will draw up a contract that you can take back and have Dumbledore put a spell on it and we sign it together. As long as Draco is intact after this game, then I will give you what I know and the key. Give you all."

"Okay, but that's not enough. I need to add another condition."

"What conditions?"

"I am also very interested in Dobby, the house elf you sent here to deliver the message. I want to include him in it."

Jon was indeed interested in matters about Adrian, but he also saw that Lucius actually wanted the White Wolf with nothing. The key was no longer useful to him, so now he used it to make a deal with Jon. It was purely a waste utilization, with no loss to himself at all, and how could Jon let him get his wish like this.

A house elf in exchange for the safety of his biological son is an acceptable trade, isn't it?

".good."

After confirming that the deal could be concluded, Lucius reorganized his tone and started the next equally important transaction attempt with a tentative tone.

"One more thing, do you need someone within the Ministry of Magic who can provide you with information?"

I'm not clear-headed at night, so I'll send you two thousand first and then write during the day. Today I'll have at least ten thousand.