This Hogwarts isn't normal.

The history of the Malfoy family is not difficult to trace; Cantankerus Nott's *Pure-Blood Directory* contains some records.

Like the Lestrange and Rosier families, their family also originated in France.

The difference is that the Malfoys at that time could not be considered a family at all. Their ancestor, Armand Malfoy, was actually a member of the Norman army, following the Duke of Normandy, William I, the first King of England, to Britain.

Armand provided William with unknown magical services, and in return, he obtained a piece of fertile land in Wiltshire. This land originally belonged to the local landlord but was confiscated and given to the Malfoy family.

The *Pure-Blood Directory*'s record ends here. It is clear that relying solely on a piece of land would not be enough to rapidly develop the family.

However, the information that Lupin obtained through the black market intelligence network at a cost actually contained a passage about the Malfoy family's rise to prominence that could be described as top-secret.

Regardless of its authenticity, Sirius found it fascinating to read.

The descendants of the Malfoy family lived on that piece of land in Wiltshire for ten centuries.

Their ancestor, Armand, was not as glorious as he appeared on the surface; he possessed all the characteristics of the Malfoy family, such as cunning.

He flattered those at the source of power and wealth. Although he verbally promoted pure-blood ideology to wizards, believing in the superiority of the magical world, in reality, he never minded flattering the non-magical community.

His descendants perfectly inherited his traits. Over the centuries, they continuously expanded their territory in Wiltshire by annexing neighboring Muggle lands.

Their relationship with the royal family enabled the Malfoy family to collect many Muggle treasures and works of art. Later, they successfully ventured into the realm of Muggle currency and assets, thereby becoming one of the wealthiest wizarding families in the British magical world at the time.

The wealth that the Malfoy family prided itself on came precisely from the objects they despised, which was a great irony.

In the 16th century, another famous figure emerged from their family: Lucius Malfoy I.

He was once a suitor of Queen Elizabeth I of England. After the Queen rejected him, he angrily cast a curse on the Queen, causing her to remain unmarried for life.

The royal family at the time could do nothing about him, which shows how powerful the Malfoy family was in the Muggle world.

But in 1692, when the *International Statute of Wizarding Secrecy* was officially implemented, their good days seemed to be over.

The Malfoy family naturally fiercely opposed the act. Withdrawing from the Muggle social circles they enjoyed meant that the family's wealth would stop growing, which also meant that the family would decline.

However, reality proved that they found new sources of wealth and remain at the top of the wizarding families even today, hundreds of years later.

Sirius put down the parchment with a look of disdain. "Their ability to change faces is too fast. They fiercely opposed the *Secrecy Act* one moment and then became staunch supporters of the act the next, vehemently denying that they had ever associated or married Muggles. They are too shameless."

After losing the jewelry and wealth they obtained from Muggles, the Malfoy family's contempt for Muggles gradually became sincere.

Compared to the Weasley family, who are close to Muggles, they are actually the true shame of pure-bloods.

Lupin picked up another piece of parchment. "I also inquired about some of their current industries, but many of them were sold off at a low price some time ago."

Why sell profitable industries at a low price? It's because even more profitable industries have emerged.

Sirius glanced at the magical communicator on his wrist.

It seems that Lucius, that old fox, is determined to take a big bite of the cake. If that's the case, there will be a way to deal with him.

The Malfoy family's assets are mostly physical industries, such as dragon breeding grounds in Romania and herb plantations in cooperation with French wizarding families.

There are also many hidden assets. They own shares in the 'Big Three' of flying broomsticks, namely, Cleansweep, Nimbus, and Comet.

The shares of Cleansweep have been sold, and they also own several prime shops in Diagon Alley.

After Sirius finished reading, he told Lupin about the news he had gathered from the powerful figures.

In recent years, the Malfoy family has often organized charitable fundraising activities.

According to Old Abbot and Old Flitwick, Lucius, that grandson, is actually colluding with that bastard Fudge, using the guise of charity to amass wealth.

The Ministry of Magic has neither announced how much money has been raised nor disclosed where these funds are going. Only a fool wouldn't know that the money has been swallowed up by the two of them.

"Old Shafiq has a lot of opinions about them. Maybe we can use that."

Abbot, Flitwick, Shafiq, etc., are all members of the Sacred Twenty-Eight and don't get along with those old men.

If we propose joining forces to deal with the Malfoy family, I believe they will be very happy.

Lupin looked at Sirius in surprise. "Padfoot, you seem to have changed? If it were before, you would definitely rush straight ahead and wouldn't consider the twists and turns involved."

Sirius lowered his head silently, a deep sadness revealed in his eyes. "I spent 12 years in Azkaban and witnessed too many dark sides of human nature."

Those imprisoned on the same level as him were all heinous Death Eaters.

Even if they could do whatever they wanted on the outside, there was still a strict hierarchy within.

But after being locked up in Azkaban, who cares what your status used to be.

Not enough to eat? Then go grab someone else's.

Can't grab it? Then join forces to grab it together.

Sirius shook his head violently, throwing all these unbearable past events out of his mind.

He raised his right hand, revealing the magical communicator on his wrist. "Remus, this thing that Vincent invented is much more advanced than any magical television or magical computer. That kid never suffers losses. The Malfoys and those families are definitely going to suffer a big loss."

Lupin chuckled and nodded. "Indeed, the wizard cards a few years ago have already proven that copying and borrowing doesn't work. Now that they plan to follow behind and share the cake, I'm afraid they will end up spitting out even more."

Sirius's eyes brightened. "Remus, if we join forces with Shafiq and those families to establish a new brand, do you think the Malfoys will become nervous?"

"You want them to increase their investment?"

"Yes." A wicked smile appeared on his lips. "I want them to spit out everything they've swallowed over the years, but before that, we have to make them suffer a big loss first."

Lupin was in a daze for a moment, recalling his distant student days.

Whenever Sirius came up with a new prank idea, he would show this kind of smile.

"It's really nostalgic." Lupin, as before, neither agreed nor disagreed.

If James were still here, he would definitely agree with both hands.

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