Became good friends with the Boy Who Lived

Chapter 129: A small gathering in the school hospital

The next morning, Mr. and Mrs. Diggory arrived at the school hospital early. They were obviously relieved to see that Cedric was fine. After listening to Cedric's account of the whole incident, Mrs. Diggory came to Aris and expressed her gratitude.

Mrs. Diggory hugged Aeris gratefully. After letting Aeris go, she patted the back of Aeris's hand and said, "Thank you, child. Thank you... You saved Thad... You saved our entire family. How can I thank you? If you have time during the summer vacation, please come to my house as a guest."

"You're very kind, Aunt Diggory," said Aeris. "I was just doing what a friend should do. This summer will definitely be different, but if I have time, I will definitely visit the Diggory family."

Zhang Qiu rushed into the school hospital and threw herself into Cedric's arms regardless of anything, crying softly. Not getting any news from Cedric for a whole night had caused this oriental girl to be in a state of mental collapse.

Mrs. Diggory thanked Aeris again and returned to her bewildered husband. Looking at Cedric comforting Zhang Qiu, a smile unconsciously appeared on the corner of her mouth.

After Mr. and Mrs. Diggory talked to Cedric for a while and confirmed that Cedric was fine, they left the school hospital and went about their own business, leaving the young couple some time to spend together.

Not long after the Diggorys left, Hermione and Ginny also arrived at the hospital wing, followed by Ron.

Ginny threw herself into Harry's arms, making Harry grimace in pain. Ginny quickly let go of Harry and said helplessly: "I'm sorry... Harry... I..."

"No...it's okay..." Harry said with a smile, and the two of them began to whisper to each other. Ron looked at Harry and Ginny with something difficult to say.

After Hermione hugged Aeris, she said in a somewhat blaming tone, "Before you left, you told me not to worry, but what happened? You made me worry about you for the whole night."

"My friends are in danger. I can't just turn a blind eye to it," Aeris said with a silly smile, "If I only care about myself, how can I explain it to myself afterwards? How can I explain it to you... to all of you?"

"I don't care," Hermione said in mock anger, "how are you going to make it up to me?"

Aeris leaned close to Hermione's ear and whispered, "How about I marry you?"

"Bah!" Hermione's cheeks flushed, and she said angrily, "I don't want you..."

Draco's mother walked into the school hospital, her nose wrinkled and her brows furrowed. Her originally pretty face now looked a little distorted.

Pansy followed Mrs. Malfoy into the school hospital ward. When she saw Draco, she threw herself into Draco's arms. Draco looked at his mother somewhat unnaturally.

Draco talked to his mother in a low voice for a while. Draco looked very unhappy. His usually pale face looked even paler at this moment.

"Sit here for a while, Hermione," Aeris whispered, "I have something to discuss with... Drago..."

"Hello...Malfoy...Aunt..." Aris walked over and spoke tentatively.

"Grindelwald?" said Mrs. Malfoy. "I don't remember us being so familiar with each other..."

"Mom!" Draco said unhappily, "Grindelwald is my friend. He has helped me many times. If it weren't for him, I might have died in the Triwizard Tournament."

"I am sorry for being so abrupt," Aris said without any displeasure. He continued, "Mrs. Malfoy, I hope to invite Draco to my home this summer."

Mrs. Malfoy raised her eyebrows. "Why did Draco come to your house as a guest?" Mrs. Malfoy said unhappily, "I don't think Draco can adapt to the atmosphere of your family. I heard that you live with Muggles."

"Mom!" Draco said angrily, "How can you talk to my friend like that..."

"It's okay!" Aeris patted Draco's shoulder and said nonchalantly, "Mrs. Malfoy, you know better than us what happened last night. In order to avenge Mr. Malfoy, he stuffed Draco into the Triwizard Tournament. So you can guess how he will arrange for Draco next. Will he become the youngest Death Eater? Assassinate Professor Dumbledore? Or some mission that will doom Draco to death? You don't want your only son to become a victim of the struggle between Voldemort and Dumbledore, do you? Or do you think this is an honor for Draco?"

Mrs. Malfoy said with a distorted face: "You...are you threatening me? How dare you..."

"I am just stating the facts," Aries said calmly. "If Mr. Malfoy was not still useful to Voldemort, Voldemort would have killed him to establish his authority. If I am not mistaken, Malfoy Manor has been used as a hiding place by Voldemort, right? Mr. Malfoy lost Voldemort's diary, and Voldemort was full of resentment for not killing Harry yesterday, right? Was it the Cruciatus Curse or some other torture?"

With every word Aris spoke, Mrs. Malfoy's face became uglier, and finally she collapsed weakly on Draco's bed.

"You...are fine...Grindelwald..." Mrs. Malfoy said weakly, "Very good, I agree. Draco can visit your home during the summer vacation."