"Penelope, has everyone at home settled into life there now? The Magical World hasn't been peaceful lately, so make sure the guards pay extra attention." A few wrinkles gathered on Owen's raised forehead. "Luna and Allen are too... Those two count as oddballs in Ravenclaw too, don't they?" He shook his head and sighed. "Morgan le Fay told me you're very attentive and good at taking care of people. I remember you were Head Girl back at the academy, so you must be good at educating the next generation... If you became a mother, that would certainly put people more at ease."
Penelope, suddenly asked about an unrelated topic, froze for a moment, then said confidently, "I believe I can take good care of children too... Little Patricia has been learning quite well lately."
"There's no end to work. How about this: since your task here is done and there won't be much to do for a while, have that boy Allen take you out to relax for a few days? Don't put all your energy into work. Family is what matters most." Owen's tone grew increasingly concerned as he instructed her.
Penelope restrained the joy and excitement constantly leaping inside her. She felt there was actually a hint in his words: she was the daughter-in-law most recognized by the elders of the House of Harris—this made the corners of her lips curl up, and she felt as comfortable as if she had taken Felix Felicis, even already thinking up names for the child.
"Minister..." Wolf Mom came over, her slightly hoarse, magnetic voice cutting off Owen and Penelope's conversation. "Amelia Bones from the Department of Magical Law Enforcement is here. She says she has something she wants to discuss."
"Mm-hmm..." Owen's foot tapped lightly on the ground. After a