"Speaking of which, what's going on with you?"
It was a rare weekend when the weather cleared up. Manus and others gathered for dinner at Astronomy Tower. Lily looked at Regulus with some confusion.
Although Lily is not the type who is particularly enthusiastic about the fight between Gryffindor and Slytherin, and Regulus is still a grade below Lily...
But at that time, Regulus was very dedicated as Death Eater Prospect!
Moreover, Regulus's main target, Big Black, is in the same grade as Lily. Naturally, it is inevitable that there will be more friction with other Gryffindor... in the same grade.
In short, Regulus was beaten by Lily, more than once.
Lily looked at Regulus and felt very strange.
Didn't this guy charge into battle for Death Eaters Pure-bloodism in the past, and he was very energetic, so why is he suddenly on their side now?
Although Manus is a small group, the main core criterion is actually having clear goals for future life, and following Manus to learn the knowledge and magic to achieve life goals.
But hasn't Manus always been dismissive of Pure-bloodism?
Barty Jr. had previously heard that Regulus was following them to attend classes, and Lily was already a little confused. Now they can actually come to the dinner party... This shows that the other party is no longer just studying with Manus.
Looking at this woman who once disarmed herself with a ferocious smile (?) and then pushed her to the ground and beat her, Regulus felt a little physiologically uncomfortable, but still said with a pinched neck:
"I came here with the teacher!"
"... Teacher?"
Lily looked at Manus in shock, while Severus looked Regulus up and down in confusion.
"Well, Regulus will be my Apprentice from now on."
Manus nodded.
"Apprentice?"
Lily blinked. Although he didn't quite understand the meaning, he could tell that the identity described by Manus in one word was not just someone who was simply learning from him.
"Similar to... 'Assistant'?"
Severus actually knew more. He was the first to know Manus because he knew that Manus needed an "assistant" for his future research.
Manus told them before that if the situation is still chaotic after graduation, they can work as an assistant to Manus for a while, and it will be the same position.
"Generally speaking, the assistants are mainly Apprentice from School. They are exposed to experiments in areas that have not reached the scope of their abilities and are about to reach them in advance, so as to exercise their abilities."
Manus nodded and roughly explained the definition of School to them.
When Regulus decided to officially follow Manus as Apprentice and join Manus's School, it actually happened during the Christmas vacation. He told Manus after returning to school.
Whether this matter is big or small, it is quite official to Manus but it doesn't seem to have any impact on other people, so Manus didn't tell everyone specifically.
Now I am taking advantage of the opportunity to have a dinner together to announce this matter to Manus's social circle.
After listening to Manus's entire description, Barty Jr. looked at Regulus and something was wrong. This description...
Why does it feel like a godfather and a godson?
Strictly speaking, the description of this relationship is even closer than that of godfather and godson. It is basically a biological relationship without blood--
In fact, there is nothing wrong. The biggest difference between Mage's School and the family is that the family cannot choose by themselves, but School's Apprentice can choose by themselves.
After the explanation, Severus and Lily became a little curious about School. Why had Manus never told them about this before?
"Because of the differences in outlook and thinking patterns, your life goal is not in research, is it?"
Manus further explained to the two that the core of School is still academic, while Severus and Lily are academically enthusiastic...
How should I put it? The academic enthusiasm they maintain today is all due to the good habits Manus gave them in the past. Now that they have nothing to do, they just want to pick up this book and read it.
But if we really talk about subjective initiative in academics, at most it is just learning and creating magic out of the need to strengthen self-preservation ability.
In this aspect, Petunia is actually better than Lily. Although her obsession with magic is a kind of knot, this obsession does make her particularly persistent in magic itself.
It's a pity that although Petunia's talent in spellcasting is indeed good, in terms of research... Anyway, Manus hasn't seen that Petunia has a particularly high research talent.
Going back to the fact that Lily and Severus are interested in School, in order to have the best and closest relationship with Manus, and force themselves to make such a change in their character background, I can only say that it is unnecessary--
The only way to make relationships last longer is to seek common ground while reserving differences and maintaining the distance and position that makes each other most comfortable.
The relationship between them is just right now.
"Okay, after talking so much before the meal, the meal I carefully prepared is almost getting cold."
It has just entered February, and it is still possible to snow at this time Britain, and the temperature has not increased significantly with the passing of winter.
Although the weather is good today, it is just the sun. When it shines on your body, it will bring some warmth, that's all.
"Try this Herb-Cream Pan-Fried Trout. I raise it myself. The meat is tender and firm, and there are no abdominal thorns."
The specially bred trout that has been raised for more than a year is put into the pot for the first time, and Manus also took a lot of effort to cook it carefully.
And the taste of Specially Bred Trout plus the special sauce did not disappoint Manus. I just felt that adding a drop of Delicious Potion was just that, so I couldn't help but pour myself a glass of Morning Dew Rose.
The meal was extremely satisfying, and Barty Jr. was not in a hurry to leave after the show.
"You... do you want to pack some for dinner?"
Manus glanced at the table. All the fried fish and steaks had been eaten, but there was still some mushroom soup and toast left...
"No, I want to be your Apprentice."
Barty Jr. shook his head, his goal was very clear.
"..."
Manus sighed:
"My explanation of Severus and Lily is also for you. This path is not suitable for Wizard like you."
If Severus and Lily are simply unsuitable, then Barty Jr. is completely unsuitable and can be said to run counter to that - that strong perceptual thinking is really not suitable for research.
"I can fit in!"