"Don't be polite, child. Just eat." Nico's wife, Perenelle, said with a smile.

As for herself, she ate only a slice of ham, a small dish of pea shoots, and half a pudding, and then put down her table.

Nico didn't even come to eat. Ever since he got the crown, he locked himself in the same room and didn't come out for the entire afternoon.

Fortunately, Kyle brought the box with him, and with Norbert around, there was no need to worry about the delicious food on the table being wasted.

After the dinner, Kyle stayed at Nicolas Flamel's estate.

The manor is huge, but you can always find interesting things here and you will never feel bored.

Kyle prefers to lie on a sofa that can change its shape freely, disassembling and reassembling those simple alchemical items.

Or you can lie on a sofa that can change shape freely and enjoy operas and concerts from the last century.

Like the old house in Paris, there is also a "meditation basin" as big as a room, which Nico uses specifically to enjoy opera.

But he has been busy with other things recently, and Perenelle prefers to take care of the flowers and plants in the manor, so this place is cheap for Kyle.

…

Just like that, the fulfilling and enjoyable holiday seemed to pass in a flash.

Two weeks later, Kyle came here as usual, ready to enjoy the grand opera performances of 1791 one last time.

But just as he reached the door, Tata suddenly came over from the side.

"Sir, Headmaster Dumbledore is here," said Tata.

"Professor Dumbledore..." Kyle asked, "He should be here to see Nico."

"Tata, I don't know." The elf shook his head, "But the master hasn't come out yet, sir, do you want to go check it out?"

"Okay, let's go and have a look."

When Kyle followed Tata into the entrance hall, Dumbledore was chatting happily with Perenelle.

"Yes, I knitted them all myself, both the sweater and the gloves."

“Excellent craftsmanship,” Perenelle said with a smile.

"I want to retire." Dumbledore said with a smile, "It seems like it would be a good idea to open a sock store in Hogsmeade."

"I'm afraid some people won't agree."

"Not now...but I have to retire eventually."

At this time, Dumbledore also saw Kyle walking over with Tata, and immediately asked with a smile: "How is your fun here?"

"It's great," Kyle said. "I never get tired of listening to the operas and concerts Nico left behind. I almost want to take that room away with me."

"It seems that you have discovered the greatest treasure here." Dumbledore blinked and whispered, "And you are not the only one who has this idea. I have wanted to add a music classroom to Hogwarts for a long time."

"I'm with you, Professor!" Kyle laughed.

The two men were discussing openly how to dig out the room, and Perenel next to them just looked at them with a smile without saying a word.

Only Tata looked a little nervous, afraid that they would really dig up the room.

"It seems I need to prepare a lock in the future..."

Just as the two were discussing how to transport the room back to Hogwarts, a door not far away suddenly opened, and Nico staggered out, looking like he might fall at any moment.

But he seemed to be in good spirits, and said half-jokingly: "Those operas and concerts are the most important things to me, I can't let you steal them away."

Then he looked at Kyle again.

"Potion?" Dumbledore looked at Kyle and asked curiously, "Are you here to ask Nico to help you brew the Felix Felicis?"

As far as he knew, only the Felicis elixir took half a year to work.

"No, it's another potion," Nico said.

For some reason, he did not mention the Ravenclaw diadem and Horcruxes, but only vaguely mentioned that he would help Kyle repair an ancient magical item.

Dumbledore didn't suspect anything. He had guessed before that Kyle's visit to Nico was most likely related to alchemy. There was nothing strange about it.

Besides, he now has another thing on his mind.

"I see." Dumbledore nodded and said casually, "I was just about to say that if you need Felicis Felix, you can go to Professor Snape. I don't think he will refuse."

Looking for Snape?

Felicis Felix? Kyle shrugged, not quite agreeing with what Dumbledore said.

Let me put it this way, if he dared to open his mouth, the best outcome would probably be being kicked out... or listening to some sarcastic ridicule first, and then being kicked out.

And even if Snape agreed for the first time and really gave him a bottle of Felicis, Kyle would not dare to use it.

Who knows if there's something else mixed in it.

Kyle was aware of this.

At this time, Tata brought the black tea. Dumbledore looked at Nico several times, wanting to say something but hesitant, and finally couldn't help asking.

"Nico, about that matter..."

"I knew you were going to ask this." Nico turned around and walked into the room again, "Come with me, I just found a new direction a few days ago."

Dumbledore quickly got up and followed, but when he passed Kyle, he paused for a moment, turned around and said:

"I suggest you leave now, so you can open the gifts piled up in the dormitory before the dinner starts.

"Or you can go to another opera, but remember not to be late. See you at the party."

With that, he hurriedly followed Nico into the room.

Kyle patted his forehead in realization.

No wonder he always felt like something was missing. Now he finally remembered that he hadn't received his Christmas present yet.

Various protective spells were cast around Nicolas Flamel's manor, including not only the Fidelius Charm, but also some ancient magic that Kyle could not name.

Under such protection, it would be impossible for an ordinary owl to find his location.

Thinking of the gifts in the dormitory, Kyle couldn't sit still.

…

Just like the trip here, we also took a night horse-drawn carriage on the return trip.

Under Tata's care, the three Thestrals were in good condition and soon flew up with the carriage.

Kyle leaned out the window and waved.

After the carriage flew a certain distance, the manor disappeared and turned into an empty space with only stones.

In addition, the three Thestrals seemed to have lost their way for a moment, and wandered around for a long time before finally finding their way back to Hogwarts.

(End of this chapter)