Ginny didn't have time to worry about the mood of her two brothers. There was a group activity in the school before Christmas, and she had to make a list of supplies.
Since that conversation with Ani, Hermione has slowly separated herself from the tedious daily work of the club, making the lives of the key members of the club more "fulfilling".
Ginny is not disgusted with this. As the most favored little sister in the family, she really enjoys this kind of attention that comes from "talent" rather than "love".
But coupled with her studies, time is indeed becoming increasingly scarce. In order not to continue to appropriate the share of play and leisure, she must be more efficient, so after exchanging a few questions with the president, Ginny also
He said goodbye and left.
"I'm back."
Hermione pushed open the wooden door of her office, took off her boots and put on some cat-eared cotton slippers, and stretched her waist lazily.
"I thought Ginny would come in with you."
Aini put away the extra cups and poured himself and the girl a cup of Linlu each.
"The club will have a gathering in Hogsmeade in a few days. There is a huge shortage of supplies. Ginny went to make statistics."
The girl came over and sank into the sofa, picked up the cup and took a sip, then continued: "Hogsmeade has been closed for more than two months, and the students are going crazy."
Not long ago, Sirius appeared at the edge of the Albanian forest. The British Ministry of Magic has submitted a note to the relevant local departments to prepare for a cross-border arrest. The domestic martial law has naturally been relaxed.
The day before yesterday, the Ministry of Magic removed the dementors from Hogsmeade, and the school took the opportunity to resume Hogsmeade weekend.
"Speaking of which, have you figured out what's so special about Albania?" Hermione turned into a curious baby and casually loosened her tie and spread herself out on the sofa.
She knew something about Sirius, and Black's appearance in Albania must have been Aini's instruction.
"Yes, but I don't know the specific situation."
Aini has been to Albania once, but his keen sense prevented him from entering the dark forest.
After returning, he asked McGonagall and Dumbledore, and also checked some information himself, but did not get a clear answer.
But what is certain is that it is the source of a lot of black magic. Aini speculated that Albania may have a weak point in the Blue Star barrier and is more susceptible to the influence of other worlds, but it is just speculation and lacks strong evidence.
"Sending Sirius there this time has nothing to do with the speculation just now. It is mainly to divert the attention of the Ministry of Magic and give Fudge a place to vent his energy, so as not to be troubled by coming to Hogwarts every day."
After Aini said his guess, he rubbed the girl's fluffy hair and showed a kind smile on his lips.
"Old Tom is getting older. He might have left behind some things in Albania that he had forgotten. Since he has also come to Hogwarts, why not ask the Ministry of Magic to send someone to help look for it. Sitting in an office every day is quite boring anyway.
, isn’t it?”
Even not counting the days of lingering after losing his body, before Voldemort disrupted England, he stayed in the Albanian forest for a long time, close to or even more than one-third of his previous life.
Even Lockhart wouldn't believe it if there was nothing fishy in it.
"Can you take me to have a look? I don't plan to go home during the Christmas holiday anyway."
Hermione didn't believe it either, so she became even more curious after hearing Ani's words.
"Aren't you going to see the runes?"
Aini raised his hand and patted the girl's little head, which was about to synchronize with the cat.
"Of course, but the vacation lasts for two weeks. We can take one day, or two, to see if the people from the Ministry of Magic will find anything interesting."
The little witch grabbed the big hand on her head and sat up excitedly. Suddenly she thought of the twins' proposal just now and added another sentence.
"It just so happened that Fred and George proposed to organize a club party during the Christmas vacation. You can bring family members. We can go to Albania first and stop by to participate in the activities in the evening."
Hermione was proud of being a master of time management, but she didn't want to be picked up by Ani the next second and placed neatly on the sofa.
"Parties are fine, but don't even think about Albania. Even I don't want to enter that place."
Ani replied quickly and helped the girl straighten out half of her tie. Hermione was about to open her mouth to complain when there was a knock on the door behind her.
While Ernie opened the door, Hermione's little hands quickly moved around and tied the tie again - the effect of a man tying a tie on others is really hard to describe.
"Great, you are all here."
Draco was at the door, seemingly in a hurry, with a bit of a blush on his face after running.
"Someone was attacked. It is a reserve member of the club, Romilda Vanney, Gryffindor's new student this year."
Draco hurriedly said after taking a breath, although he was not a weak young man who lacked exercise, he was still exhausted from running all the way.
"Where?"
Hearing this, Ani quickly took Hermione with one hand, put the other hand on Malfoy's shoulder, and asked hurriedly.
"Mrs. Norris found her in the trophy room, and Filch sent her to the school doctor's office."
When Draco spit out the first landmark, Ani almost apparated directly there. Fortunately, because the anxious boy spoke very quickly, he said the rest of the words before he started.
Knowing that the injured person had been sent to Madam Pomfrey, Ani let go of the two small arms, stretched out his hand and pointed at the coat hanger, and the coat flew over and was put on him.
Now that the person has been properly placed, there is no need to reveal that he can apparate in the castle. It is better to leave it as a surprise for little Tom in the future.
The school doctor's office is on the second floor. When Ani arrived, Dumbledore, McGonagall and Professor Flitwick were walking out of a ward.
"Oh, Ani, it's so terrible."
After the meeting, Mag, who had just been hurriedly picked up by Fox, hugged his protégé, with tears in his red eyes.
Ani patted the teacher's back gently and looked at Dumbledore.
"Someone used an acid spell to attack Miss Wanni. All the exposed skin on her upper body was completely corroded. The injuries were less severe in places covered by clothes, and..."
The old principal's speaking speed was slightly slower than usual, especially at the end of his words, every stress seemed to be accumulating anger.
"She was still conscious when she was brought here."
As Dumbledore's words fell, the anger in Aini's heart rose instantly, and a carefree smiling face appeared in his mind.
She was a bold and enthusiastic girl who usually looked careless. She didn't expect to suffer such cruel torture just two months after school started.
Ani suddenly had the urge to find Peter out now, but then he remembered the scene when he met Flint on the eighth floor.