The letter from the Treadwell family was very long. Apart from lengthy pleasantries, it repeatedly reminded Xenophilius that when he came to the funeral, it would be best for the whole family to attend.
That point was emphasized throughout the letter; its intentions could not have been clearer, so how could Xenophilius not understand?
And precisely because he understood, he kept that part to himself and did not tell Luna or Wizet.
Looking into Luna's sparkling eyes, Xenophilius continued, "Wizet definitely wouldn't like an occasion like that, and he doesn't know how to refuse people."
"Just like back then, when Old Fudge insisted on holding an awards ceremony at Hogwarts and made Wizet give a speech. Did you hear what he said?"
"Even though it was satisfying to hear, the aftermath was quite troublesome. Isn't the Treadwell family trying to turn a simple matter into a complicated one?"
"At a special occasion like a funeral, what if Wizet says something wrong again? Wouldn't I still have to deal with it? When I think about it, it's better to let him stay here."
After saying that, he noticed the smile on Luna's face and cleared his throat a few times. "Ahem... sweetheart, what are you smiling about? Did you think of something happy?"
"Mm... yes! I thought of something very happy." Luna nodded in admission. "It seems Dad cares a lot about Wizet!"
"That's not true!" Xenophilius waved his hand in denial. "I just don't want Wizet to get tricked and drag us into it afterward."
"Sweetheart, think about it... He clearly deserves a lot of the credit, yet he insists that others did well... Of course! Sweetheart is definitely the best!"
"Ahem! Thinking like that makes him very easy to fool. What if he promises someone something? Wouldn't he have