Katelyle had a powerful family, the Lyall family, behind him. Lily Telles had the equally powerful Telys family behind her, and even those other women each had a powerful family backing them.
They came from all over the world, princesses and daughters of elite families.
Different people moved in different circles.
Just as the circle of the gods consisted only of gods, with no mortals among them.
Katelyle, a man at the very top of the pyramid, had just such a special circle.
Lily Telles could not kill those women, so all she could do was talk.
After all, it would involve far too many competing interests.
Fair competition, however, was another matter.
Powerful families honored their promises when competing against one another.
But when a powerful family dealt with a small family, or even ordinary people, such a promise might be nothing more than a joke, yet still be enough to send the other party plunging into an abyss.
Naturally, Katelyle did not stay with Lily Telles. Once the banquet ended, he left with Harry Potter.
Lily Telles did not insist on following Katelyle, either, because she would be busy fighting certain women over a man.
Harry got into the car and fastened his seat belt. Looking at Katelyle in the driver's seat beside him, he hesitantly asked, "Mr. Kate, is my father's house still there?"
The car was not traveling very fast, but it still stirred up a cool breeze, bringing a little refreshing relief to the summer heat.
"I don't know." Katelyle thought for a moment, then said, "Perhaps it is. Dumbledore was quite attentive to your parents."
"There's someone else, too. He should be taking good care of your home."
Harry Potter was pleased, but also a little surprised. "Who is he?"
Katelyle smiled. "I can't