Returning Malice

From the argument between Augusta Longbottom and Walburga Black, Vizet also learned a great deal.

At least from Augusta Longbottom's perspective, this debate showed the composure of the older generation of Wizards.

That was also the first thing Vizet learned: no matter what, he had to stay calm;

He could not be like Walburga Black, growing emotional out of anger and instead making it easier for others to find openings;

Whether it was his earlier experience at the Hog's Head or this argument, both were actually proving that point.

Augusta Longbottom also understood Walburga Black very well, which was why she could locate her weaknesses more precisely and strike back forcefully.

Compared with Walburga Black's curses and abuse, Augusta Longbottom was better at grasping the main point, always starting from her own position and avoiding irrelevant digressions;

It was precisely because of this that she was able to gradually expose the flaws in Walburga Black's words and thinking, successfully guiding the direction of the argument;

By the end of the argument, Walburga Black had grown more and more furious, yet had no way to vent it. She could only pull the curtains shut herself, and Fred and George could not pull them open no matter how they tried.

When Vizet and the others gathered in the dining room, Kreacher finally appeared with a "pop," and his bow looked somewhat reluctant.

"Welcome, everyone, to Grimmauld Place..." he said in a low, hoarse voice. "This is the residence of the Black Family..."

"I am the loyal House-elf of the Black Family... Kreacher... Is there anything Kreacher can help with?"

Fred's eyes lit up, and he gave a whistle, his tone tinged with excitement. "Oh! It's actually a House-elf!"

"Right!" George thought of what Kreacher had just said. "This is the Black