Under everyone's gaze, Professor Flitwick and Madam Kalyana looked at each other with deep affection. They had a thousand things to say, but neither could say them aloud.
"I remember, Kalyana. I never thought you would still remember! I..."
Professor Flitwick stopped himself. In the end, he could only turn the conversation to the young woman who had come with Madam Kalyana.
"This young lady has been at your side, Kalyana. Is she here for the Wizard Duelling Convention too?"
Disappointment flickered across Madam Kalyana's face. How she wished Filius would be brave enough to say what was on his mind.
But then she thought of herself. Wasn't she the same?
Like Filius, she lacked the courage to speak.
"That's right. Her name is Yekaterina Volotova. She's my grandniece, and she's here for the Dueling Tournament too!"
Madam Kalyana introduced Yekaterina to everyone, then asked about Li Wei and the others.
"Filius, are the young wizard from the East and those two young witches with you all your students?
Are they here for the Dueling Tournament too?"
For some reason, hearing that Yekaterina was only Madam Kalyana's grandniece made Professor Flitwick feel much lighter.
When Kalyana asked, Professor Flitwick hurried to introduce Li Wei, Hermione, and Pheobe to avoid any misunderstanding.
"Such outstanding young people!"
Madam Kalyana nodded. After hearing Professor Flitwick's introductions, she felt the same lightness.
Looking at Li Wei, Hermione, and Pheobe, Kalyana suddenly felt foolish. How could these three children possibly be Filius's descendants?
"Hello, Miss Yekaterina Volotova," Pheobe said in friendly greeting.
"I'm Pheobe Delacour from Beauxbatons in France! Just call me Pheobe!"
Pheobe radiated warmth as she greeted Yekaterina.
To Li Wei and the other two's surprise, Yekaterina seemed rather aloof. She merely nodded at Pheobe, her face expressionless, and said nothing.
The smile