Chapter 34

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Chapter 34: Blake Is A Hero for Everyone

It was Meira who finally convinced Cole. In fact, Cole also knew that children born into pure-blood wizard families would not be as naive as mixed-blood wizards. Before entering Hogwarts, they are taught some charms. Even with limited exposure, they can learn a lot.

Meira believed that Martin and other children born into the Black family should bear certain responsibilities and should have significant experience. After all, parents cannot be by their side at all times; the children must at least be able to protect themselves. Under this guidance, Martin, who is well-behaved and sometimes nervous in front of Cole, is indeed seen as the noble son of the Black family and the future heir.

Martin has visited Knockturn Alley many times and has been exposed to a lot of business there. Whether it deals with dark wizards or others, Martin's mental age is far beyond that of his peers. Although Jerome is lazy, he is also ruthless. After Meira's story, Cole knew that to Jerome, nothing else mattered except his own family. Jerome was the first to take action and the most decisive among the three brothers. Even Meira was surprised at that time to see that Jerome, who had seemed the most harmless, had such a side.

After dealing with one of their own situations, Jerome asked Martin and Ben if they needed help. After finishing, he went back to sleep, as he was sleepy. As for Ben, after an encounter, he became curious about the dark wizard and asked, "Why do people die? Is life so fragile and meaningless?" Meira, a loving mother, gave Ben a stern scolding on the spot and said, "This is the meaning of life. You know it hurts, but your mother can't cure you, you brat." He nodded his head repeatedly, no longer daring to ask about the meaning of life. Putting aside his doubts for the future, he dared not mess with Meira, knowing his own mother was serious.

In this way, the three children officially completed Meira's first mission. Of course, when Cole found out, he was still a little angry. After all, the child was only ten years old. He even thought about how lovely Alice would cry if she went through this. Cole forcefully stopped Meira from subjecting the two girls, Darlene and Alice, to this, suggesting they wait at least two years until they grew up.

Meira happily agreed, but then turned around and took Darlene and Alice into Knockturn Alley. When he saw Alice's tearful eyes when they emerged, Cole knew that this was the end of the matter. All he could do was comfort Alice, while Meira and Darlene looked nonchalant. They wouldn't tell Alice how much fun they had just experienced, and later Alice begged them not to tell their father.

After considering everything, Cole looked at the children with relief, regardless of whether it was Dumbledore's conspiracy or not. He felt assured that he had the ability to protect the Black family, Meira, and the children. If Senior Tom was smart, he wouldn't have targeted the Black family at their weakest. Wouldn't it be better to deal with Harry, the savior, and resurrect himself first? But if Tom was learning to be stubborn, Cole was ready to challenge him.

"Let's go down to eat and tell your mother the news," Cole said. He came to the restaurant with the children, and a large table of delicious food had been set up. Although it was called delicious food, it only included grilled chicken pancakes, some fruits, and desserts. Cole had adapted well. Over the years, he had gotten used to it and had almost forgotten the taste of hot pot.

Cole was too lazy to think about what to eat. This may have followed from Jerome, who was too lazy to think about things he was not interested in. No, it was Jerome who followed him, as a son follows his father, right?

Alice was the first to go to Meira with her notice. Amidst the chatter, Meira finally figured things out. Looking at Cole, he said, "Don't you have to be eleven to enter Hogwarts? They are not old enough. Is there something wrong?"

When Meira said this, the happiness of Martin and the others was instantly cut off, and the smiles froze on their faces. Alice's eyes were even wetter, and she looked at Cole pitifully. Merlin, who could resist this?

"Don't worry, since the notices have arrived, even if they were sent by mistake, your father can still send you to Hogwarts. After all, our family is still the school director, right?" Cole smiled firmly at Alice and finally gave Meira a wink, telling her not to worry, everything would be handled.

Alice's cheers sounded in the restaurant, and the Black family happily enjoyed their dinner. After the meal, Cole took several children into the study to write a reply, stating that they were willing to attend Hogwarts. One person chose an owl and sent the letter.

In fact, they could definitely use one to deliver all the letters, but the children insisted on sending their own, so Cole let them do it. Anyway, the Black family was not short of money.

In the Hogwarts Headmaster's office, Dumbledore looked at the reply on his desk in confusion. He no longer had the appetite to drink the earthworm juice next to him. It had been a busy day, and Dumbledore was preparing to deal with the students' replies. Suddenly, he discovered that the names in the five letters were all from the Black family. Dumbledore had investigated this class and knew a lot of information.

It was originally Obscurus, but was cured by Cole using unknown magic. After seeing that scene, Dumbledore boldly guessed that Cole got it when he was wandering in India. Dumbledore was planning to go for a walk around the pyramids whenever he was not busy. Maybe he could even pick up treasures from ancient wizards.

But now Dumbledore had a headache when he looked at the letter in front of him. None of Cole's children were old enough. What's more, the admission notice needed to be stamped by him personally. Why doesn't he remember Blake?

Dumbledore turned to look at the shelf next to him. The candlelight shone through his glasses. In Dumbledore's eyes, the Sorting Hat was trembling. 

"Merlin, I knew he could find it. Old Sheepskin, please come out and explain. This has nothing to do with me."

The parchment scroll was motionless as if dead, and only the hat was left shouting on the shelf. 

"Dumbledore, not me, it was Lao Sheepskin who did it. He said those kids were too talented and it was that guy Salazar who set them up."

The hat shouted, but Dumbledore said nothing. He raised his hand and cast a curse. The Sorting Hat instantly shut up, and the principal's office finally fell silent.

Dumbledore also knew who was behind this. As for Salazar's plan mentioned by the Sorting Hat, Dumbledore was a little more wary. As the founder of Hogwarts and one of the four legendary wizards, he could not be underestimated. 

Just thinking about what would happen in school this year, a few young Blakes should not disrupt their plans. Looking at the reply, Dumbledore could understand what Cole meant. He sighed and put the letter in the desk drawer.