Shanna's Mistake

"What kind of compensation is needed for emotional distress?"

Arthur said it was the first time he had ever heard such sophisticated language.

"Compensation for emotional distress."

Bell repeated.

"What kind of compensation?"

"... It's nothing, you don't need to worry about it. Just know that this is compensation I made on behalf of my younger sister."

"Oh... but..."

"Mr. Arthur, Percy is still waiting for the Potions treatment."

Arthur then noticed that Percy was pale and being supported by his two older Gege, unable to even stand.

Without bothering to haggle with Bell anymore, Arthur rushed to Percy's side and, ignoring Percy's resistance, forced the healing Potions into Percy's mouth.

Percy was utterly unwilling to drink the healing Potions Bell offered. Putting aside the fact that he didn't want anything from Bell, given Bell's wicked nature, who knew if he might be disguising a deadly poison as Healing Potion to harm him?

After pouring every last drop of the Potions into Percy's mouth, Arthur breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Percy's complexion turn rosy at a visible speed.

He turned to look at the Bell siblings. He had some very important things he wanted to confirm with Bell. But before that, though.

"Uh, well... Bell, could you please ask your sister to stop using her powers for now?"

Seeing the huge, ferocious Teddy Bear standing behind the Bell siblings like a giant spirit, Arthur was momentarily speechless.

Bell then noticed that Mad Bear was standing right behind him.

He knew it! Why hadn't Hermione arrived yet? Turns out she was being blocked by Mad Bear.

After gesturing to Shanna, the little girl raised her hand and waved at the Mad Bear.

The 10-meter-tall giant Teddy Bear quickly shrank, flew into Shanna's hands, and was then hung back on the little girl's waist.

Arthur finally breathed a sigh of relief. He glanced at the Mad Bear around Shanna's waist.

Although the Teddy Bear could still jump out at any time and tear the family to shreds, at least visually, the shrinking size reduced the oppressive feeling. He could also communicate with Bell more easily.

"Bell, there's something I want to ask you."

Arthur moved to the other side of Bell, keeping as far away as possible from the little girl named Shanna, and said in a low voice.

"Please ask."

"Yes, I heard George and Fred mention that... well, Percy's girlfriend, I think her name is Penelope? She and you..."

Arthur looked at Bell, seemingly wanting to say something but holding back.

Logically speaking, he, as a parent, shouldn't interfere too much in the affairs of these young people.

However, this matter concerns the reputation of their own son, and may even affect the purity of the Weasley family bloodline in the future.

Therefore, as the current head of the Weasley family, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and shamelessly inquire about the situation from Bell.

Bell glanced at the Weasley family twins, who were stubbornly watching the spectacle from a distance, seemingly unwavering in their determination. He was considering whether to find an opportunity to teach those two loose-tongued troublemakers a lesson.

He now seriously suspects that the reason his reputation was damaged at Hogwarts was because of this pair of clowns!

(Actually, no, it's all Bell's own fault.)

However, now is not the time to consider those things; he needs to deal with Arthur's suspicions first.

"Ahem, Mr. Arthur, let me introduce you. This is my girlfriend Hermione Granger. I think you should remember her."

Bell put his arm around Hermione, who had just walked up to him, and introduced her to Arthur.

"Also, Shanna and Hermione are both good friends of Penelope. If you have any questions about Penelope, it would be best to ask them."

Incidentally, Penelope had already returned to the Wooden House earlier.

After what just happened, Penelope really didn't know how to face Percy's family.

"Hello, Mr. Weasley."

Hermione gave Bell a reproachful glare, then spoke politely to Arthur.

Hermione, who is easily embarrassed, still feels shy about getting close to Bell in front of strangers.

Hello.

Looking at Hermione nestled in Bell's arms, her little face slightly flushed and filled with happiness, Arthur felt heartbroken for his youngest daughter and wished he could disappear into the ground.

I'm so embarrassed!

Don't ask him why he feels ashamed; he doesn't know either. He's just incredibly ashamed! It feels like his reputation is ruined in his later years!

Arthur has made up his mind: he'll give Percy a good beating when he gets back!

"Um... well, I suddenly remembered I have some things to do, so please excuse me."

"Please make yourself at home. Also, please allow me to express my apologies again for what happened today."

Bell bowed to Arthur again.

"Then I won't bother you any longer, goodbye."

After saying that, Bell put his arm around Hermione and disappeared from the spot.

Seeing her Gege leave, Shanna naturally couldn't stay any longer.

After making a face at Percy who was not far away, the little girl gave Arthur a ladylike bow and then disappeared from the spot in a spatial distortion.

"..."

After staring blankly at the spot where Bell and the other two had disappeared for a while, Arthur gritted his teeth and made up his mind.

After watching today's Quidditch World Cup, he must prepare some gifts as soon as he gets back and visit William, the patriarch of the Menethil Family.

I just received 500 Galleon from Bell. After buying the new tent, I should be able to buy a lot of good things with the money left over.

What? You're asking him why he's looking for William?

Needless to say, I wanted to connect with William and build a relationship!

By the way, just by the way, how does William raise his children?

Why are the Bell siblings so outstanding?!

After he returns from his pilgrimage, perhaps in a few days, his Ginny will be able to Side-Along Apparition at will.

Keep in mind that Ginny is actually a year older than Shanna.

Back in the Wooden House, Bell leaned back tactically and sank into the soft sofa once more.

"That feels so good!"

Suddenly, a shadow fell, blocking the sunlight streaming in through the window.

Bell opened his eyes and saw that Shanna was standing in front of him, her head down and her little hands constantly clutching the hem of her clothes.

"Gege, I'm sorry~"

The little girl said pitifully.

Little Shanna felt very bad about the fact that her Gege not only had to pay the other party a lot of money because of her, but also apologized to the other party many times.

"Come over."

Bell beckoned to Shanna, and after the little girl sat down beside him, he spoke:

"You wanted to avenge Penelope, and that's not wrong. The only wrong thing you did today was that at the very end, you actually intended to kill Percy, didn't you?"