Although the temperature in England is still a bit low in April, at least it is not that cold in places with sunshine. Stepping on the golden sunshine shining on the ground, Ryan and Hermione walked into the gate of the Hogwarts courtyard together.
There are still patrols patrolling here, but perhaps because of Dumbledore's prior instructions, these patrols directly opened the door for them after discovering Ryan's presence.
"Nice to meet you, Penello." Ryan recognized the person who patrolled the school gate today. "Aren't you still working in the store? Why are you here as a patrol team now?"
"The town of Hogsmeade itself has prepared a civil defense team, and wizards like us who are capable of fighting will naturally participate." After Ryan and the others walked in, Penello tapped the wrought iron door with his wand.
Under the influence of magic, the door of the castle quickly closed. Penello turned around and said to Ryan, "Before, this place was stationed by professionals sent by the Ministry of Magic. But recently, as the situation has improved, Hogg
Maude's Ministry of Magic plans to regain some areas. So after discussing with Principal Dumbledore, the principal asked the professionals to rush to where they need them, and then let us volunteers maintain order here."
"So what's the security situation?" Hermione asked curiously as she took a few steps forward. "You know that Hogwarts is a key target of those damn Death Eaters. Are you still safe here?"
"Of course it's very safe!" Penello said, gently shaking his hair. "First of all, our team is basically made up of people who have been trained by you. From a certain point of view, our combat level is not as good as
How far behind are ordinary batters who have received professional training. You have to know that even though the training Percy received at the Ministry of Magic is at our level, they are still elite personnel under the Department of Magical Law Enforcement."
"Secondly, the war situation is slowly improving for us now. I believe that no enemy will raid here in a short period of time. Of course, we will not relax our vigilance at this time."
Having said this, Penello also popped out a small identification badge from inside his clothes. "For example, this is how I know you are real. Of course, this is also because I believe that you two have
With your strength, no one should be able to get a part of your body to disguise it."
"The last and most important point." Penello's face showed a look of pride. "Behind us now is Hogwarts Castle, where Professor Dumbledore sits. It is also the safest place in the British wizarding world. Even if it is mysterious
If you come here in person, you will definitely not get any benefits from here."
"You are right, Hogwarts Castle with Professor Dumbledore guarding it is indeed the safest place in the UK." Ryan said looking at the huge and towering castle in front of him. No matter what Dumbledore did when he was young
What, in the second half of his life, he did devote himself wholeheartedly to this school and its students. And it was precisely because of him that this castle became indestructible in everyone's eyes.
"Ah, by the way. Professor Dumbledore is waiting for you in the principal's office now." After Ryan waved goodbye to everyone in the patrol team and walked some distance away, Penello suddenly remembered something and said to Ryan, "You just need to arrive
Just go to the door of the principal's office, the stone monster statue there will open the door for you."
"I know, thank you, senior sister." After waving again, Ryan and the others walked into the castle along that road. Different from the previous few times, it happened to be class time now, so there was no one in the corridor.
.Of course, Ryan and the others didn’t meet anyone they knew.
"Why do you think Professor Dumbledore called us all here?" Hermione asked a little strangely. Because they also received a letter from Lupin last night, in which Lupine told them that Professor Dumbledore had today
He was also invited to the meeting.
"I guess it may be because of the current situation." Ryan analyzed, "You see, we have recently completely compressed the activities of the mysterious man and his Death Eaters to the area with London as the core. At the same time, their wealth and
Manpower has been compressed to a very dangerous level. At this time, we really should discuss the next step."
After arriving at the door of the principal's office, the two stone monsters jumped aside as soon as they saw Ryan and the others and got out of the way of the upward spiral staircase. After they followed the stairs and entered the principal's office in Hogwarts with familiarity,
Ryan found that Professor Lupine was the only one standing on the carpet by the fireplace in the office at this time, but the principal was nowhere to be seen.
"I just arrived here too. Dumbledore left a message saying that he had to go out for something in the morning and asked us to wait here for a while." Lupine said, pointing to a box on the corner of the table. "He also left some snacks.
The box was left for us so that we can eat whatever we want."
"Professor Lu Ping," after listening to what Professor Lu Ping said, he stepped forward and hugged Professor Lu Ping, and then greeted. "It's been a long time no see. Why did you come so early today? We have also finished breakfast.
I set off, but I didn’t expect to arrive later than you.”
"That's because yesterday I arrived at Hogsmeade with a group of werewolves who were on duty in Hogsmeade. This morning I ate a sandwich and drank a cup of coffee and came directly here." Lupine said and looked at Ryan.
, and then said very seriously, "Thank you very much for killing Fenrir Greyback, although as your professor I shouldn't say this."
"Well, this is just what I did during the battle. After all, it was a battle at the time, and Greyback was my enemy. It was inevitable for me to kill him, not specifically for you." Ryan said to him.
Lu Ping said equally seriously, after all, Lu Ping is a good person who likes to think about his friends, and he does not want Lu Ping to have too much psychological burden on this matter.
"Of course, of course, I know that." Lu Ping smiled and patted Ryan on the shoulder. "Anyway, the debt I owe you may never end in this lifetime, and I don't care about such a small amount."
Just as the two people were talking, the door opened again, and the Minister of Magic, Ms. Bones, walked in. She saw Lupine patting Ryan on the shoulder and asked with a smile. "What are you talking about? It's fun to watch.
of."
"Ah, we were talking about everyone's previous situation. After all, we haven't seen each other for several months because we were very busy." Lu Ping immediately changed the topic and said, after all, it is best not to do things like murder in front of others.
The Minister of Magic said it even if it was because of the war.
"You're right, we haven't seen each other for a long time." Ms. Bones nodded slightly, and then conjured up a few chairs in the office for everyone to sit down. After sitting there for a few minutes, she found Professor Dumbledore.
After she didn't arrive, she took the initiative to ask Lupine: "How is Tonks doing recently? I heard that she is pregnant. The birth of a new life at this time is very good news for us."
"Yes, mother and children are both healthy now." Lu Ping's face seemed to light up when he said this, and he looked much younger. "If I guessed correctly, the child will be born this month.
.”
"I'm glad to hear the good news." Just after Lupine finished speaking, Dumbledore's voice suddenly rang. Ryan raised his head and saw the door above the stairs of the principal's office opened, and Professor Dumbledore walked out.
"There has been all kinds of good news recently, which is simply great."
"Hello, Principal Dumbledore -" "Albus, good morning." "Professor Dumbledore, good morning!" Seeing Professor Dumbledore walking down the stairs, Ryan and the others stood up to say hello.
"Good morning to you too." Dumbledore said as he walked behind the desk and sat down, then put his hands down to signal everyone to sit down. "I came to you today to discuss the next actions."