Chapter 86 Pansy looks embarrassed
Ah this!
The situation is not right!
How come this doesn't look like Shafiq is trying to join the crowd, but it looks like the Malfoys are trying to curry favor with Shafiq?
Old Goyle and Old Crabbe were both full of suspicion.
Draco was even more confused. He froze and watched the Malfoys praise John.
After all, Narcissa still loved her son. When she saw this, she came over and hugged her son. By the way, she also held Pansy's hand - this was the girl who might become her daughter-in-law in the future.
Lucius continued to accompany John, and after talking for a while, he led him to sit down at the long table.
Well, the seating arrangement this time is also very particular.
The seats in front of and behind the long table were naturally occupied by Lucius and Narcissa.
The male guest seat to the right of the hostess was given to John.
Draco, his biological son, was placed in the male second seat, followed by Pansy, Goyle, Crabbe and others.
This seating arrangement undoubtedly elevated John's status.
And the reason for doing this is not only because John is really outstanding, and is the kind of 'person worth winning over' as Draco said, but also because Lucius has got the wind and knows that John is highly valued by Dumbledore. , and even Dumbledore personally stood up for him and helped him get a [Merlin Order of Merlin Third Class Medal].
In Lucius's view, John was no longer a small character who could simply be won over, but an important figure who needed to befriend Draco and could be Draco's future ally!
"John, welcome to Malfoy Manor." As soon as he sat down, Lucius said warmly to John, "You are Draco's friend and a guest of the Malfoy family. You must not be polite here. , if you need anything, just tell us.”
John smiled and replied:
"Thank you for your hospitality, Mr. Malfoy."
Lucius smiled and nodded repeatedly when he heard this.
From the first contact to the present, John has always been neither humble nor overbearing, which makes Lucius very satisfied. He only feels that he is indeed a talent favored by both Dumbledore and Severus!
Compared with John, who is his son?
Thinking of this, Lucius glared at Draco.
At this time, Draco was pulling on his mother's arm and chattering non-stop.
After receiving such a glare from Lucius, he hid behind Narcissa.
Seeing this, Lucius became even more angry and wanted to pull Draco out immediately.
But Narcissa coughed slightly and changed the subject:
"John, the test results should be out, right? How did you do this time?"
"It's not ideal," John smiled and shook his head. "I just passed the astronomy and flying lessons."
Narcissa's expression froze when she heard this. This was not what she expected.
She thought that as talented as John, he should have the highest marks in all subjects.
Old Gower next to him sneered:
"Oops! This can't be done, John. As a student, how can you succeed if you don't study hard?"
"That's right, the first-year courses at Hogwarts can't be said to be that difficult. Most of them are universal basic education. As long as your IQ is normal and you pay a little attention, you can get a good score even if you just cram in. Old Crabbe also echoed, "Oh! To be honest, you can barely pass the exam. I really don't understand."
Hearing this, John glanced at the two families expressionlessly.
Especially old Crabbe.
What he said clearly meant that John either didn't pay attention to reading at all, or had an IQ problem.
With a cold snort, John was ready to fight back.
He has been studying with Snape for so long, and he has never lost to anyone else in terms of yin and yang.
But before he could say anything, Draco jumped out from beside him.
He looked even angrier than John, and he opened his mouth and said angrily:
"What do you know! It's just that John can't take those two courses! Take astronomy as an example. During the exam time, we take turns looking at the stars with the magic telescope one night and writing papers.
As a result, John was so impatient that he finished writing and left in 10 minutes without even looking through the telescope!
Not to mention the flying lessons, John only took a theoretical test and didn’t even take the practical exam!
Even then, the two professors gave him a pass!
As for other subjects, whether it is spells, potions, herbs, transfiguration or Defense Against the Dark Arts, John has perfect scores! "
As soon as this was said, the restaurant fell silent.
The first-year subjects at Hogwarts are indeed not difficult, but getting full marks is not that easy.
This requires performing extremely well, so well that it shocks the professors.
"Cough-cough-"
In the silence, John suddenly said, "Goyle and Crabbe didn't seem to do very well in the exam this time, right? I remember that they seemed to be hovering near the passing line? Oops! Hogwarts first-year courses It can't be said that it's that difficult. You can barely pass the exam. I really don't understand it.
So, you have to work harder! "
Goyle and Crabbe nodded in agreement, as was their habit.
Under Draco's leadership, they had long recognized John as the boss, and whatever the other party said would be whatever they said.
The faces of Old Goyle and Old Crabbe instantly turned as black as the bottom of a pot.
John was slapping them in the face with what they just said!
But they couldn't refute it.
Because they themselves knew that it was unlikely that John would lie about such a thing!
Clenching his fists hard, Old Crabbe didn't want to give up yet.
He forced out a smile and said:
"Gregory and Vincent are still very attentive. At least they are not like some people who just take the exam half-heartedly. Your attitude is not good, John."
"No way, I had more important things to do at the time."
"Oh? For students, what else is more important than exams?"
'Can I tell you that I was about to go under the trap door and beat Voldemort? '
John complained in his heart, but heard Draco next to him say again:
"John was busy writing a paper at the time!"
"Thesis? He is only in the first grade. What kind of paper should he write?"
"A paper on [Magical Cuisine]! This is a task assigned by Dumbledore. With this invention, John even won the [Merlin Order of Merlin, Third Class]!"
Draco said proudly, looking as if the person receiving the medal was not John but Draco.
And now Old Goyle and Old Crabbe really live in Bengbu.
What the hell is [Medal of Merlin, Third Class]?
Can this thing be given to a little kid?
They stared at John with wide eyes and pale faces.
John waved his hand and said:
"Don't look at me, I don't know what's going on. I obviously just made some magical dishes, why did you give me a [Merlin Order of Merlin Third Class Medal]?"
Old Goyle and Old Crabbe gasped and slumped in their seats, not knowing what to say.
Draco on the side continued to tell the story of John turning the tide at the Hogwarts year-end dinner, directly adding 160 points to Slytherin and retaining the House Cup.
In his description, John seems to have become a hero like King Arthur who saves the world, and he has become the wizard Merlin, King Arthur's right-hand man, assisting him in conquering everything!
After the story was told, Goyle, Crabbe and others habitually applauded, and the Malfoy couple looked at John with brighter and brighter eyes.
As for Old Goyle and Old Crabbe, they were wiping embarrassed smiles and nodding stiffly.
They got it.
I've hit a brick wall!
Fortunately, their boss Lucius still couldn't bear the embarrassment of his little brother.
When "the wine has passed three rounds and the food has passed five flavors", Lucius stood up and said:
"John, and Draco, we can't just let you do nothing at home during this summer vacation.
How about this, in a few days, you can first go to the Gower's house to stay for a while, then go to the Crabbe house, and finally the Parkinson's house.
This is also a way for you to get to know each other.
After all, you are all good friends and will support each other today. "
As soon as this statement came out, John naturally had no objection.
Draco, Gol Crab and others were even more ecstatic.
Even the two families, Old Goyle and Old Crabbe, looked happy.
They understood that this was Lucius giving them a chance to repair their relationship.
Among everyone present, Pansy was the only one who looked troubled.
It's as if she doesn't want others to go to her home.