The end of the year-end banquet represents the end of this school year, and it also means that everyone will be separated for a summer vacation.
Karkaroff still chose to escape. As an expert who could survive Voldemort's pursuit for a year, Karkaroff had a very keen sense of smell when it came to his own safety. Various previous changes had made him restless.
, and Dumbledore's speech yesterday was the last straw. After making up his mind, he ran away overnight.
However, his escape did not affect other people, at least except for a few attentive people who observed his disappearance, most people did not even notice this. Ryan was waiting in the crowded foyer with his classmates at Hogwarts
The carriage took them to Hogsmeade Station. It was another beautiful and pleasant summer day. From the foyer, you could see the lush lawns on the grounds and the vibrant forest in the distance.
Across the field, Ryan could see Hagrid helping Madam Maxime harness the two horses. Beauxbatons' carriage was about to set off, and Hagrid heard that Madam Maxime was escorting her students back to school.
Then he will set off with him to complete the tasks left by Dumbledore.
"I wonder how Durmstrang's classmates will get back," Ron's voice came from next to him, "Do you think they can still sail that ship without Karkaroff?"
"Karkarov is not at the helm," said a hoarse, dull voice. "He stays in the cabin, and we do all the work." Krum came from behind at this time.
"Nice to meet you." He said to Ryan. "Your strength has won my friendship. I hope we can keep in touch in the future." After that, he and Ryan left each other's contact information.
"Have you found the new principal?" Ryan asked casually after leaving his contact information.
Krum shrugged his shoulders. He stretched out his hand and shook hands with Harry, Hermione and Ron respectively. Judging from Ron's expression, he seemed to be enduring some kind of painful inner conflict. Krum was already preparing to walk away.
, Ron suddenly said: "Can you sign your name for me?"
Krum looked surprised and pleased, and signed a piece of parchment for Ron.
On their way back to King's Cross Station, the weather was completely different from when they came to Hogwarts last September. The sky was cloudless. Ryan and Hermione avoided others and sat in the last box at the end of the train.
"You'd better spare enough time during this holiday, because when that person comes back, a full-scale war may break out at any time. In this case, we must increase our combat experience through actual combat, and at the same time improve our own strength as much as possible.
"As he spoke, Ryan opened the package of Bibi's multi-flavor beans and ate one. "Damn, it's devil's pepper."
Hermione was a little confused, "Haven't we been doing these things before? Why do you want to bring up the issue of combat training again now?"
"No, it's not the same." After taking a few sips of iced pumpkin juice to suppress the spicy taste in his mouth, Ryan explained seriously. "It used to be just training, but this time I'm talking about actual combat."
"Actual combat, how can we wait? Could it be, but didn't you say that every time you travel, you have a narrow escape? If you take me there again, it won't cause any harm to you, right?" Hermione thought of something and then asked.
, "That's what you told me when I met Belle."
"People will grow." Ryan said, the holes dug by the temporary success of the past have to be filled in again. "At least now, if you take people to some safer worlds, you can ensure safety."
"That's good." Hermione nodded. "As long as it doesn't affect your safety, I don't have any objections. As long as I can actually improve my own strength and help you in the war, that's it."
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"Thank you very much for trusting me." Ryan said after taking another sip of pumpkin. "But what I want to tell you is that the real battlefield is much more cruel than you think. I hope you can do enough."
Mentally prepare.”
"I will, I'm ready to face the cruel truth." Hermione said with a serious face. After eating a cauldron cake, she suddenly said something as if she had an idea. "I think next year may be very chaotic.
.The conflict between the Ministry of Magic and Dumbledore has now become clear. Under this situation, Harry, who is Professor Dumbledore’s chosen one, should have a hard time.”
"Indeed, if Dumbledore chose to be patient, Harry would definitely have a harder time. But Dumbledore's choice to be patient was not out of weakness. He hoped to retain more energy for dealing with that man and the Death Eaters, instead of wasting it on
It’s meaningless internal friction. It’s a pity that Fudge’s eyes can only see the little profit under his feet, and he never wants to use his brain to look a little further.” Ryan made a helpless expression.
Hermione nodded, and she could probably understand why Ryan was so eager to improve her strength. In this case, they could only choose to protect themselves, although Professor Dumbledore was directly killed by Voldemort when he was still alive.
The probability of getting there is very slim, but no one dares to bet on this, because if it fails, it can cost a lot of lives.
"Hey, why haven't you seen Rita Skeeter when there has been so much commotion recently?" Ryan asked curiously after flipping through the Daily Prophet.
"Because that day when I was habitually using your detection spell, I found someone beside me, but I couldn't find her with my naked eyes. Finally, I found that the magic reaction came from a beetle, so I caught that beetle.
After careful observation, I confirmed that it was Rita Skeeter. After discovering this, I threatened her not to write anything for a year and then let it go. She is an anima that can turn into a beetle.
Gus, it's no wonder she knows so many other people's secrets." Hermione raised her eyebrows and said.
"You handled it very well. At least this way the Ministry of Magic will have one less important attacker in terms of publicity."
Suddenly the compartment door was opened and the twins walked in side by side.
"Ha, Ryan. I'm quite happy that you two are hiding here and making love to each other. We had to go from the front of the car to the back of the car before we found you."
"What's the matter?" Ryan asked, looking at the twins.
"About opening a store," Fred said, "at the risk of being spanked by mother on both buttocks."
"It's possible that both sides were hit at the same height, and it was so swollen that I couldn't even put on my pants." George made a face behind him.
"In short, no matter what, we will open the store within a week after the holiday starts." Fred made a fist with his left hand and waved it to express his determination.
"So." George stood side by side with his brother and said, "Have you decided on the name of the store? After all, you are the major shareholder."
"Pfft." Next to her, Hermione covered her mouth and laughed. She still remembered how Ryan named those little dragons.
"Okay, stop laughing." Ryan looked helpless, then looked at the twins. "I'm a bit bad at naming, so why don't you guys come up with one? The only requirement is not to put my name on the store name."
"Why obviously?" George wanted to say something else, but Fred pulled him back.
"I know, just as Professor Dumbledore hinted, the mysterious man is back. It is understandable that Ryan does not allow his name to be written for safety reasons." Fred explained to George.
"It seems that Dumbledore's current approach is indeed better than that in the original novel. Those who can really listen to the advice can learn the truth from it, and those who are unwilling to accept the news can find excuses for themselves to escape and not be so opposed.
Dumbledore, this way the internal friction should be smaller." Ryan thought after listening to Fred's words.
Soon, the train returned to London. After saying goodbye to the twins, Ryan and Hermione pulled the suitcase out of King's Cross Station. Their parents were busy today, so they had to take the subway home.