(Originally posted in the first volume, then changed to a side story. Restoring it now.)
After settling Hathor and the others, Horatio came to the Greengrass Family manor's reception room and found William Greengrass. "Mr. Greengrass, do you know Mr. Walton McNeill of the Ministry of Magic's Dangerous Animal Disposal Committee?"
William thought for a moment before answering, "I do. May I ask what you need him for?"
"It's like this. I have a small misunderstanding with him that needs to be resolved face-to-face. Could I trouble you to arrange an appointment with him?"
"Certainly. Please give me some time, and I'll arrange it for you."
"Good. I'll wait at home for your good news."
With that, Horatio opened a Portal and left the Greengrass Family.
Once he was gone, William Greengrass wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and hurriedly took out paper and a pen to write a letter, which he handed to the house-elf.
"Dad, was that Mr. Horatio?" Astoria asked as she pushed open the reception room door.
Seeing the excitement on his daughter's face gave William Greengrass a headache. "Astoria, Horatio is dangerous. I don't advise you to get involved with him."
Remembering the conversation between Horatio and Lucius that he had overheard from a corner a few days ago, then recalling yesterday's news that the Ministry of Magic was investigating the Selwyn, Shafik, and Bostede Family estates being razed to the ground, he reached a terrifying conclusion: Horatio had wiped out those families.
"But I think Mr. Horatio is a good person," Astoria argued. "He helped me get rid of the trouble that had plagued me for years. Besides, I always feel like something about him is drawing me in."
William Greengrass held his forehead and sighed. It was over. His precious little daughter