Chapter 42: Dumbledore sees the image of his dead friend in Jack, Christmas dinner with Nicolas Flamel
On the other hand it felt closeness to Jack because of the vitality that Jack has which is similar to it. It stands between the life and death while Jack possesses strong life energy that attracted it.
It gave the nut it cracked to Jack as a friendly gesture. This is largely different from when Harry had contact with this phoenix. Jack took the nut and in return he gave it a big red fruit called jumbo cherry to it to eat.
Phoenixes are said to be herbivores so they likes fruits and nuts, but not meat. While they both are enjoying their conversation with their sign language and some treats, Dumbledore arrived. He was actually feeling strange because he felt that he has seen his friend in Jack.
It was his close friend that was a muggle but researched on many magical beasts. Sadly his life span is not long like the wizards. He was gone but the way Jack is talking with his phoenix is exactly like his friend would do.
This took him back into the past and finally came back to the reality. Well Jack did not do that intentionally. In the past life after he was betrayed and he transformed into a villain he was close to animals.
At that time he believed that beasts are more loyal to him than humans. He petted many beasts from dogs to lions; there are even crocodiles and hawks in his pets. Till his death he was never betrayed by them.
Even the snow fox he treasured in his pets that is known for its cunningness has never betrayed him. This closeness to the beasts is helping him right now too. Finally Dumbledore arrived down and Jack noticed Dumbledore.
He stopped his little things with the bird and looked at Dumbledore. Dumbledore looked at him and finally spoke.
"Nicolas has written a letter to me saying that he wants to meet you. He wants me to bring you to Christmas dinner today. Do you wish to go?"
Jack immediately nodded his head and he was very happy to go. He acted more like a child of his age. Dumbledore was amused and told Jack to go and prepare. They will be leaving in the evening. Jack was happy that his plan has succeeded.
Before leaving he told the phoenix that he would bring it something good later or it can come to visit him later for a treat. Jack wanted to prepare a gift for the phoenix just like he got one for Goldy. He already sent gifts for both wily and Kreacher.
For wily, Jack sent it a new clothes along with a letter telling it that it was free and it can work for him if it wanted to. Also there is a little money along with the letter in the cover for it as the bonus salary.
It was really moved into tears and Kreacher it. Jack authorized them to have wine and some goose for Christmas dinner from the family account money that he left for them. So they are having fun with extra big meal.
Usually they eat cheap food or leftover food. But today they are having a king's meal. This made them determined to be with Jack more and more.
That is not all Jack sent two bracelets to the two girls with good designs, one for Daphne and the other one for pansy that is in love with him. He got some gifts from them too. His Goldy received some good treats from him that are its favorite.
The extra left with him were given to the phoenix today. Jack did not give any gifts to Malfoy family or Hermione or any other person that he did not like. After Jack got ready he was taken to the house of Nicolas in the evening.
Dumbledore has other things he wanted to take care of during the night. The house of Nicolas Flamel is very normal just like the house of slug horn. In the house only the old couple of Nicolas and his wife live.
There is an old house elf called merry that is working here. Dumbledore introduced Jack to Nicolas and Jack acted very politely without showing any airs of the Black family or nobility or a C country protagonist. Nicolas nodded inside his mind.
They went to have a dinner directly. The dining table is full with various rare dishes. Jack was happy to eat. Well humans earn money for two main things not matter what they say. It is to eat good tasty food and to sleep comfortably.
These are the most primary needs that any person wants to have. So Jack perfectly enjoyed his every meal and gets the full sleep he wanted not matter what happens. Well he did this as much as possible for him to have.
During the lunch he did not act like a hungry ghost but he did compliment the dishes that he liked and ate without showing much modesty. Naturally the old people thought that Jack did not get to eat good dishes during his time at Malfoy family.
This increased their pity towards him and this in turn increased their closeness towards him along with good impression. Even Dumbledore has different thoughts. Sometimes it is not big things but some minute details would cause big impact when it matters the most.
Finally the dinner is over and the group went to the hall to have desserts. Right then Nicolas started to talk to Jack one on one. "Mister Jack, did you like the dinner?"
Jack modestly said. "They are very well made, thank you for the treat sir."
Jack said with puppy dog eyes and innocent face. A villain needs to be able to produce many expressions at moment's notice so that he can change the situations and make people trust him more. Then Nicolas asked another question about Jack's letter and his interest in alchemy.
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