Hogwarts: Tom is not the Dark Lord

After Tom left, Dumbledore looked up at the ceiling, "What does this brat...know..."

Cold? Is he being cruel? As long as he maintains superficial stability, no matter what little tricks he makes, he won't say anything...

"Peace is not an ideal, it is an unattainable luxury..."

Standing up with his back stooped again, Dumbledore called out "Ouch, ouch" twice. Look, he was already old, very old, and no one could force him to raise his wand again.

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Severus was sitting on the edge of the bed in the dormitory. He had never seen Lucius since that night. How could that bastard...how could he avoid him?

"Didn't I say... you are my friend... just a friend..."

Rubbing the pocket watch in his hand, Severus closed his eyes to block the pain in his eyes. Maybe they just needed some time to sort out the relationship and forget the words they had no time to say.

"Love...you...I never regret...Lucius..."

'Kou Kou'

"Severus, can I come in?"

Taking a deep breath, Severus put the watch into his pocket, stood up and opened the door, "What's the matter?"

Regulus smiled shyly and sighed helplessly. If he could, he wouldn't want to be an owl...

"This...he asked me to give it to you. Some time ago, he...was busy entering the Ministry of Magic..."

Severus lowered his eyes, his slightly long black hair was blocked from his face, and the gorgeous gilded font was...a wedding invitation? Why...he wasn't the first to know about such an important thing.

"Next year... I'm really anxious. I know."

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Regulus glanced at the closed door, touched the tip of his nose and left the lounge. Andromeda was living a good life in the Muggle world. He didn't have to worry. Bella had a... good reputation in the Ministry of Magic?

Walking in the castle at night, Regulus laughed softly, yes, they were all doing well, and Sissy was getting married too...Sirius...

Thinking of his brother, Regulus shook his head. That stupid dog didn't make a fuss at home this time, but just left the house completely.

That's not bad, the stupid dog has finally grown a brain...or maybe...they are all too tired.

"what about me.."

Regulus stood there blankly. He actually didn't like darkness at all. He hated the extremely silent night, and he hated that he couldn't see the way forward.

But he could only do this, hiding in the dark corner, his eyes showing longing, just like when he was a child, he envied Sirius who laughed heartily in the sun.

"The youngest head of the family...this is an achievement that no one has ever achieved. This is...an honor..."

They all got what they deserved, but they could no longer get what they wanted most.

"It seems that we are all wretches. What a mockery. Malfoy... Black... who can escape..."

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As usual, Tom taught the little wizards lessons, and at the right time, showed kindness to little Barty who admired him.