Since initially mastering the gravity rule runes, Hermione found that she seemed to have a new perception of everything around her. For example, right now, a slight change in the gravity field suddenly appeared in the corner of the living room, which made her suddenly realize that there was something extra there.
"Is it human?"
Hermione didn't turn her head to look. She just remained vigilant and carefully considered her discovery.
"Well, someone must have sneaked over... After all, dead things usually don't run around on their own."
Of course, since the other party had been staying in that corner that no one noticed since he appeared, and there was no follow-up action, Hermione temporarily suppressed the impulse in her heart to expose the other party - this was the German Ministry of Magic, and there was The existence of a person whose job it was to covertly protect the Minister of Magic was obviously not surprising.
Soon, Hermione returned her attention to Ms. Dequin and the minister who was stunned in place.
"…Erich."
After looking at each other in silence for a while, DeQuin finally spoke first. Although, she had accumulated so many words in her heart that she didn't know where to start.
After hesitating for a long time, she still hesitated and said:
"How are you?"
Although she could somewhat understand DeQuin's mood at this time, after holding it in for such a long time, only such a useless greeting came out, which made Hermione feel anxious for her.
At the same time, on the other side, Eric seemed to be finally brought back to his senses by her greeting. He looked at Dequin with a complicated expression, paused again, and then suddenly looked away.
"Mrs. Maxim, long time no see! Why did you come to Germany today? You should have told me in advance so that I could be prepared to welcome you-"
At this moment, Erich seemed to have completely forgotten the existence of Ms. De Guin, and greeted Mrs. Maxime enthusiastically. That sudden change was so different from the sluggish look on DeQuin's face when he first saw it that one couldn't help but think there was something hidden in it.
However, Dequin, who could no longer think much, was obviously shocked by the other party's disregard. It can be seen that she is sitting there with blank eyes, and what is happening around her seems to have nothing to do with her anymore.
"Well," since the other party started talking to him, Maxim naturally couldn't refuse, so he could only say politely to the other party first, "There is no need to welcome him, this is not a very formal exchange - no There are no reporters from the federation, it’s just a private meeting!”
"Oh, Mrs. Maxim, you are still so humble and easy-going." Erich politely stretched out his hand to invite, "Stop standing now, please sit down - someone will change the tea, and then go prepare for the luncheon!" My wife gave me a lot of help in my studies back then, but now that I come to Germany once rarely, I have to give her a good hospitality."
As he spoke, he led everyone to sit down again. Although Miss Fogel, who came with him, also sat down with him, her presence was obviously a bit low, so Mrs. Maxim did not pay too much attention.
"No, there's no need to go to such trouble," the lady waved her hand, then turned around and said, "Come on, I think I have to introduce it to you..."
"Mr. Blois definitely needs no introduction," Erich heard, and immediately rushed to say, "If you don't even know the butler of the Blois family, then my job as Minister of Magic will be in vain! Oh! , I heard that some unfortunate things have happened recently, please allow me to express my regret - Mr. Butler, if your family needs any help, please feel free to ask! There are many famous castles with a long history in Germany. If Mr. Castle Owner, he If you like it, I can even give it away for free!"
Giving away the castle as soon as possible is something you can't do just by being the Minister of Magic. But if it was given in a private capacity with the Brandt family as the background, the nature would be different.
However, there are many forces in the world who are willing to give things to the Blois family, and Erich is not the least of them.
"Mr. Brandt, you're welcome," the old butler said with a calm smile, "I will convey your kindness to the head of the family. As for this gift, I won't accept it because it is too heavy."
"Oh, really? It's such a pity," Erich shrugged, and then turned to look at Hermione, "On the contrary, this young lady can accompany Madame Maxime and Butler Blois. But I have no impression. Please forgive me for my ignorance. I don’t know whether the lady is—"
"Hermione Granger," Hermione nodded slightly in greeting, "is just a current student at Hogwarts. It's only right that Mr. Brandt doesn't know him... Well, this time it was supposed to be Maclean himself. The one who came to visit was just because he had something to do and couldn't come, so I came to say hello to Mr. Brandt on his behalf."
Since the person was speaking politely, Hermione would naturally not be able to attack easily, not to mention that the other person was the man that Ms. DeQuin loved deeply - after all, she was not the kind of person who could do whatever she wanted.
Seeing the other party's humble greeting, she had no choice but to be polite and polite.
"It turns out to be Miss Granger..."
When he heard the surname "McLean", Erich, who had been enthusiastic and calm since just now, finally couldn't hold back and showed a surprised look again.
To be honest, he had vaguely guessed in advance that Madam Maxime was here to win over him...or rather, she was here to win over the German Ministry of Magic and the Brandt family behind him. But he didn't expect that the other party not only brought the old housekeeper of the Blois family, but also people from Maca.
As for DeQuin…
"Today's meeting is getting more and more complicated." This thought flashed through Erich's mind, causing some turmoil in his heart.
After a slight pause, Eric said to Hermione:
"Mr. MacLean... Yes, I have been hearing about his name, but I have never had a chance to meet him. It would be great if he could really come in person. Miss Granger, if you have the chance, please introduce him to me. Just for a moment! Oh, in fact, my father has also wanted to meet him for a long time—"
I don't know why Erich suddenly mentioned his father, but before he could finish speaking, an inexplicable aura suddenly disappeared in the living room, causing Erich to stop talking immediately.
He didn't need to look to know where the warning aura came from. But besides him, unexpectedly there was another person here who immediately noticed this strange aura.
"Um?"
Hermione frowned suddenly.