harry potter book of crimes

"sorry."

At that moment, what Delphi felt was Maca's sudden tenderness, and what she touched was Maca's warm and solid embrace. But at the same time, what she heard was Maca's apology.

She didn't know why Maka wanted to apologize, let alone what this "I'm sorry" meant. She just had a bad feeling at that moment.

Yes, Delphi always believed that Maca would not be malicious towards her.

After all, Maka never pursued the matter of her dirty tricks on Luna, but only tried to redeem her. This obviously showed that Maka really regarded her as a relative...well, at least as a relative.

Treat her as a true friend.

However, she naturally has no idea what Maka's current thoughts are, and the deep meaning of this hug and apology.

However, no matter what, Delphi, who was greedy for her father's hug, did not push Maka away, let alone be wary.

There is no doubt that this embrace is something she has missed for a long time and is something she is looking forward to every day. She is really unwilling to let her slip away from her in a hurry again.

However, at the next moment, Delphi suddenly felt some invisible dizziness coming quietly. She really didn't expect that Maka's answer to that "I'm sorry" would come so quickly.

Immediately afterwards, Delphi was unable to stand any longer, and her feet became weak and she was about to slide to the floor. Fortunately, Maka always paid attention to this, and hugged her tighter again just in time.

"……dad."

"Well, my good daughter...if you are sleepy, just take a nap first! Dad is always here."

When Delphi called Maka for the last time and heard Maka admit herself for the first time, she finally fell into a coma in a hazy sense of happiness, and her eyesight went dark and she didn't know anything anymore.

Seeing this, Maka hugged her and stood there for a while, until it was confirmed that she had indeed fallen asleep under the influence of the soul rules, and then she gently carried her to another sofa next to Luna.

Then, the naturally warm smile on Maka's face slowly faded away and returned to its usual calmness.

"I'm sorry," Maka looked at Delphi's sweet sleeping face, repeated the apology again, and then said, "Delphi, I've worked hard for you for such a long time... Have a good sleep! Wait.

After you...and Luna wake up from this sleep, we will go together to deal with the despicable and evil Haierbo."

Having said that, Maka didn't do anything to the unconscious Delphi, but she didn't leave at the same time. He just sat directly on the floor with his back on the sofa, and took out his time turner from his arms.

Then, he was seen holding the glittering thin chain, not touching the small hourglass in the middle of the ring pendant, but just letting it swing back and forth in front of his eyes.

"...cough, cough, cough."

It must be said that this converter is of great significance to him, as it carries the hope of saving Luna.

Without it, Delphi's plan may have succeeded, because there may be more time turners in the world, but Maka may not necessarily be able to find them.

And even if he finally finds another one, who knows when that will be?

Was it after the meteorite fell from the sky? Or was it after Halbo completed the demon summoning technique? Or even, could it be that he still hadn't been found until London fell completely?

Thinking of this, Maka couldn't help but shook her head slowly, then took the gold chain and took the converter's hourglass pendant into her palm.

Then, I saw that he actually took out a small dagger from his waist and carefully scratched the outside of the gold ring used to fix the hourglass.

“delphini mckellen.”

That's right, Maka carved Delphi's name on the outer arc of the golden ring, and it was still his surname. Regardless of what he wanted to do, at least this behavior seemed to mean that he

Finally confirmed the significance of Delphi to Macca McLean.

After finishing all this, Maka put the converter back into her breast pocket, stood up, and looked back at the faces of the two girls who were in the same grade.

"Have a good rest and have a good dream...wait for me to come back."

I don’t know who he said this to... Oh, maybe both of them are involved?

After saying this softly, he didn't hesitate for a moment, picked up the staff lying aside, turned around and walked towards the stairs.

When leaving here, he also conveniently set up strict protective magic at the entrance to this floor to prevent anyone from breaking into it intentionally or unintentionally.

"Okay, now it's time to face the rules of time again."

…

Although Maka had guessed the support team of Ilvermorny in the United States, he had not paid too much attention to it because he had always prioritized everything very clearly.

Compared to this world, it only takes a moment to turn the time turner. No matter how many times he turns it or goes back a few times, it definitely won't take much time.

After rescuing Luna, he would deal with the fog disaster in London. He knew this first and foremost.

However, the principal of Ilvermorny, Barlow Stewart, who led the team, obviously had no way of knowing what Maka was thinking.

"Professor Stewart, you are here!"

At the edge of the chaotic battlefield, the deputy leader of the American volunteers who had just come into contact with Sirius said hello to Barlow.

"How's it going? Have you seen Mr. MacLean?"

"No," Barlow shook his head after hearing this, "Mr. Lupin doesn't know where he is either. I only got the news that he is in London. As for the specific whereabouts, I don't know yet."

"Oh! I still wanted to meet that unparalleled young genius! But in the end, you didn't even see him."

Seeing the other party shaking his head and sighing with deep regret, Barlow had no choice but to wave his hand, indicating that he should pay attention to the battlefield. Then he took out his wand and said:

"Anyway, we will see you sooner or later. Don't be distracted now... Have you found out the situation on the battlefield here? Have the people we sent to the other side come back?"

"Yes!" When the deputy heard this, his expression immediately dropped and he replied seriously, "According to the previous decision, I divided six teams into two teams and went out. Now two teams have returned. As for now, we are here.

Look, the situation on the largest battlefield has stabilized... It seems that our trip this time may have been in vain."

"You don't need support anymore?" Barlow couldn't help but nodded when he heard what he said, "Well... isn't it better to 'run in vain'? We have no risk of losing manpower, and we have shown the minimum

With his humanitarian spirit, the Magic Congress is able to do business... Of course, what's more important is that the situation in London has finally been successfully stabilized."

It can actually be heard from Barlow's words that they were under a lot of pressure during this trip.

Although the President of Congress unanimously approved their application to support London, it is clear that opposition still exists. If the losses are too great, or if any trouble is caused that is not conducive to the American magical community, then he, the principal, and the MACUSA who advocate support will

The chairman will be criticized.

Now, if they can successfully complete this support and do not give any excuse in the eyes of the opposition parties in Congress, then they have come to the right place.

After all, the "Obscurial Riot" incident that Maka solved in the United States can be regarded as a debt owed by the American magical community to the British magical community. If this can be repaid, it will naturally be good for their American magical community.

Not to mention, Barlow actually brought some "selfishness" with volunteers to help British wizards this time.

You must know that Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the United States is closely related to Hogwarts. The original founder of Ilvermorny, Isolt Thayer, whose mother was from the Gaunt family, was Salazar.

Descendants of Slytherin.

Her husband, who co-founded Ilvermorny with the witch whose surname was "Thayer", was also named "James Stewart".

Yes, the current headmaster, Barlow Stewart, is the descendant of the pair of founders of Ilvermorny.

To be honest, it is obviously impossible for Barlow to have any feelings for Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. But his father had a good relationship with Dumbledore back then... Well, in fact, Hogwarts and Effa

The relationship between the two schools in Moni and Ni has always been good.

It was for this reason that Barlow came to London to provide support, rather than the superficial excuse of "to thank Maca McLean for his original help" that even the manpower he brought thought.

"When I go back now, the old man won't nag in front of me, right?"

After curling his lips secretly, Barlow quickly returned to his usual serious state. He lifted his legs and left the alley. Walking towards the battlefield ahead, you can see that Sirius is directing the battle there.

.

At the moment, Barlow planned to go over and ask if there was anything his supporters could do to help.

"Bang!"

As soon as they entered the battlefield, magic spells were soon leaking from the front. From here on, you can feel that even though the situation has calmed down a little, the battle is still quite fierce.

With a slight wave of his staff, he easily deflected the crushing curse, seemingly effortlessly.

As one of the principals of Ilvermorny, there is no doubt about Barlow's strength. He can be seen rushing forward, blocking and deflecting sporadic spells from time to time, and even helping others along the way.

Blocked several attacks.

It wasn't until he came near the main team led by Sirius that he stopped in his tracks.

"Mr. Black?"