"Is there a gathering later?"
Angelina set freshly baked egg cakes on the table, preparing for the afternoon tea.
"No, I have other things to do this afternoon."
Albert picked up an egg cake and took a bite. Discovering that it was filled with cheese, he raised his brows slightly.
Aylia, who was pouring hot water into the teapot, widened her eyes at that. She looked Albert up and down, then could not help asking, "Then what are you doing here today?"
"You make it sound as though I only come over for gatherings."
After saying thanks, Albert accepted the black tea Shanna handed him and took a small sip.
"Anyway, I usually only see you at gatherings."
Angelina counted on her fingers, seemingly tallying how many times Albert had shown up this month.
"Ahem, I brought over the spoils you've collected recently." Albert waved his wand, conjuring a suitcase out of thin air. Smiling, he said, "If I'm not welcome, I can leave right now."
"At least leave the things behind."
After handing a manuscript to Shanna, Lee Jordan smiled and stared at the suitcase Albert had just summoned. Opening it, he found it filled with all sorts of miscellaneous junk.
"I really don't know why we took this rubbish as spoils in the first place." Lee Jordan picked up an old Silver Arrow and could not help complaining, "This broom is even more battered than the Silver Arrow Albert bought from Mundungus."
"There was not much of value to begin with. These are already among the more valuable items."
Albert pulled a small pouch from his pocket and tossed it onto the table. "You can discuss what to do with these Galleons."
"I remember there wasn't much, was there?"
Quick as a flash, Lee Jordan snatched the money