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Chapter 211: Help Me, Ferdinand
Chapter 211: Help Me, Ferdinand
Ferdinand sat there, unable to speak for a long while, his entire body stiff and even his tongue feeling frozen.
What Landon had just described, the ordeal that Carlyle had gone through, was it not his own worst fear? Fortunately, they had some shallow understanding of the magical world and had not encountered someone like the man in the black robe, who specialized in deception...
Otherwise, what would have become of Wade, and the entire Grey family? He dared not even think about it...
Fiona, who had always been well-protected, was hearing about such things for the first time. Landon's despair and regret seemed to infect her as well, causing her to feel a chill in her bones. She couldn't help but wrap her arms around herself.
"You... Do you just believe everything he says?" Fiona asked. "Why don't you verify it?"
Landon looked at her with hollow eyes. "How are we supposed to verify it? We're hearing about magic for the first time ourselves!"
Fiona fell silent.
Diagon Alley was no longer an unfamiliar place to her. In fact, she had forgotten that there was a barrier between the wizarding world and the Muggle world, a line that must not be crossed.
Seeing that Ferdinand's expression was amiss, Wade walked over and patted his father's shoulder gently. "Dad."
Ferdinand's body jolted, and as he turned to see his healthy son standing by his side, warmth gradually returned to his limbs.
Yes, he shouldn't let his imagination run wild and think about what would happen if his family encountered similar misfortune... Wade was fine... He had learned magic and had the power to protect himself, and he was even more exceptional than most...
He took a deep breath and asked cautiously, "So, what about Annie now...?"
"I sent her to a sanatorium," Landon replied, bowing his head. "She's forgotten a lot of things and can't even live a normal life... And I have to find Carlyle, so I really can't take care of her..."
"That's understandable," Ferdinand said after a moment of silence. "If Annie regains her memory, she'll definitely understand your choice."
After another pause, Ferdinand asked, "What are your plans now?"
Fiona opened her mouth several times as if to speak, but each time she stopped herself. Seeing Ferdinand's inquiry, she glanced at her husband in surprise and then closed her mouth, quietly holding her teacup as she stood by.
Hearing Ferdinand's question, Landon lifted his head and suddenly leaned forward, tightly grasping Ferdinand's hands. "Ferdinand, I'm your friend, right? We used to be as close as brothers. Even when we had disagreements over business, I never took advantage of you, right?"
"That's true," Ferdinand acknowledged, his eyes offering reassurance. "You've always been my friend, and I've never denied that."
"Then speak to me openly..." Landon pleaded. "You know people who can do magic, don't you? Are you one of them?"
Landon stared intently at Ferdinand, his grip on his hands tightening.
Looking into Landon's eyes, bloodshot and tinged with madness, Ferdinand felt a mixture of sympathy and wariness.
He answered softly, "I don't know who you mean by 'them,' but my parents were wizards. So... yes, I know some people from the magical world."
Seeing the sincerity and gentleness in his eyes, Landon gradually loosened his grip.
"Your parents were wizards... Are you one, too?" he asked in a hoarse whisper.
Ferdinand shook his head. "No. I'm a Squib—someone born into a wizarding family but without any magical talent. According to tradition, I was placed with a Muggle family and almost cut off all ties with the magical world.
"So I'm no different from ordinary people."
"What about your parents... Don't they still come to visit you?" Landon asked further.
"There was a cruel war among the wizards... They're both gone..." Ferdinand replied, suppressing his pain.
"I'm... I'm sorry..." Landon released his hand and pleaded, "Can you help me ask around? Maybe someone in the wizarding world knows who took Carlyle, or if my son is still alive..."
Ferdinand patted his hand and said, "Of course, I'll help you, but you have to tell me the name and description of the person who took Carlyle. Surely you didn't let him take your son without even asking his name?"
"Of course not." Landon recalled, "That man in the black robe called himself Major Barde, a Frenchman. He was thin, with curly hair and sickly pale skin... His eyes were deep blue, and his face had a rather distinctive tattoo..."
...
After repeatedly assuring Landon that he would help inquire about Carlyle or Barde's whereabouts, Ferdinand finally saw his old friend off.
Just as Landon was about to leave, he suddenly turned back.
"Ferdinand, since you know about the magical community... do you know about Hogwarts?" he asked anxiously.
"......Yes," Ferdinand replied.
"So... is... is Hogwarts really like what he said...?" Landon asked, his face twitching with difficulty.
Ferdinand initially didn't want to answer, but after hesitating for a long while, he finally said, "As far as I know... it's a good school."
"So... so it is true... I guess it really is..." Landon didn't press further, instead, he repeated this to himself several times, turning and stumbling out the door.
The sound of the car engine roared as the Grey family watched from the doorway. The car suddenly lurched forward, crashing into a tree. After a brief pause, it reversed and crashed into the curb.
"Wait, Landon! Let me drive you back to your hotel!" Ferdinand hurried after him, but the car had already turned the corner and sped away without hesitation.
"Is he really okay like this?" Fiona murmured.
"I hope he doesn't get into any trouble," Ferdinand said as he called his police friend to ask them to intercept Landon Johnson's car.
Soon, Ferdinand received a call from his friend, informing him that Landon's car had crashed into a bakery wall and had been pulled over by the traffic police. Fortunately, the car wasn't speeding, and no one was injured.
Closing the door and returning to the living room, the family of three simultaneously heaved a sigh of relief.
"Are you going to help with the inquiry, Ferdy?" Fiona asked worriedly. "This doesn't sound like a simple matter."
"Of course," Ferdinand loosened his tie and poured himself a glass of rum, downing it in one go before continuing, "After all, Landon is my friend."
He paused and added, "And Carlyle is still missing... I can't just ignore this."
"Then why didn't you tell him that Wade is studying at Hogwarts?" Fiona asked, confused.
Looking at his naive wife, Ferdinand smiled bitterly, "Because I'm afraid, Fiona. I fear that the one who took Carlyle might target Wade as well."
(End of Chapter)
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