harry potter book of crimes

"Mr. McClane, Mr. Lupine asked me to inform you that the transfer of the Diagon Alley camp to Spiral Town is almost over. He suggested waiting until nightfall... uh..."

The Auror entered the tent as he spoke, but before he could finish speaking, he was stunned by the scene in the tent.

At that moment, the first thing he saw was a corpse covered with white frost. Because the corpse was placed in the center of the tent, it was difficult for him not to see it.

And after that, he saw Maka again, who was sitting behind the desk busy.

"Well?"

Hearing the other party stop talking, Maka raised her head slightly and glanced at the other party.

"Oh... don't worry, it's just a spy sent by Haierbo..." He explained casually, and then said, "Why don't you tell Mr. Dean about the transfer? He will be the actual commanding person then.

The most I can do is help ensure safety!"

"Ah...oh!" The other party then reacted and quickly looked away and said, "One of my colleagues has already spoken to the dean. As for you...it was actually Mr. Lu Ping who specifically told me

, I said it would be best to mention it to you as well."

As he was speaking, the other party suddenly added:

"Of course, that is if you are still in the camp."

Maka just listened and quickly nodded her head in understanding.

"Is there something he wants you to tell me?"

Lu Ping is not a person who likes to be chatty, especially in today's uncertain times. Superfluous actions and words often make people think too much and even cause misunderstandings.

"Oh, yes..." The Auror seemed a little impressed by Maka's quick thinking, and he walked closer to the two units and nodded slightly, "Part of the protective measures in Spiral Town were built a long time ago.

It is something that was left behind at the time, and Mr. Lupine thinks it is necessary to replace it. However, the files of the Ministry of Magic only retain the method of use, but there is no disassembly and disassembly plan. He would like to ask you to help take a look."

When Maka heard this, she couldn't help but raise her eyebrows and said:

"How long does 'a long time ago' mean? What are they?"

"Well, I'm not sure about that," the other party immediately shook his head and said, "I only heard a silent person from the Ministry of Magic mention that the magic statue in the center of the town seems to be more than just a statue. It's very possible that

It is the core of a set of fortifications. But when others went to ask about the statue, it said nothing."

"Magic statue?" Maka thought for a while and subconsciously said, "Is it alchemy?"

The Auror immediately shook his head again and said:

"have no idea."

After thinking about it casually for a while, Maka waved her hand and said:

"Okay, I know about this, and I will go and take a look when the time comes... But why did Lupine ask you to tell me this? Isn't it the same thing to say no when I get there?"

"this"

When the other party heard him asking this question, he couldn't help but paused hesitantly, and then said with a subtle expression:

"Although Mr. Lupin didn't say it, I think he might be... worried about where you went and that he wouldn't be able to find you by then, or something?"

"Well," Maka pursed her lips and immediately shrugged innocently, "Okay! Maybe your guess is right... But am I really that hard to find?"

"Yes," the Auror replied sincerely, "Everyone roughly summed it up during the break. So far, the chance of finding you in one go is less than 50%... so we sent Tonks.

Come here, if I want to find you, ask her first, so as not to go all the way in vain."

"Oh, how should I say...I'm sorry?"

Maka immediately apologized with a bit of laughter, but the other party immediately said:

"No, no, we can't afford this... Everyone actually understands that it is precisely because Mr. McClain that you have been running around for this disaster that it is so difficult to find... To be honest, we actually ran away in vain.

, and I won’t feel unhappy.”

At the end of the sentence, he smiled and added:

"Oh, of course, some emergencies must be excluded... After all, there are some things that we can only ask for your help, sir. If we can't find you, we can only ask ourselves why we are so incompetent..."

The other party's words can actually be regarded as the key point, and regarding this point, even Maka has no better solution in a short time.

Sometimes, "Who else would it be for me?" may make people feel proud, but if they think about it carefully, it really makes people unhappy.

"Don't say that."

Contained in this dry consolation is Maka's helplessness. Unless he can despise human nature like Haierbo, perhaps he can also use the power of the Bewitched Monument to forcibly "create" a group of thugs with sufficient strength.

Otherwise, you can only rely on time to accumulate.

However, what Haierbo did has made the most lacking thing in the magic world today is "time".

"Okay, anyway, I will check Spiral Town's defense reserves one by one, including the magic statue you mentioned."

…

While Maka was talking to the Auror, the latter's companions had made it clear to the director of the camp, Mr. Dean of St. Mungo's, about the transfer of Spiral Town.

Not long after, the refugees in the entire camp were immediately mobilized and prepared for operations after dark.

As a result, Hermione and other friends also helped to survive. Some of the original St. Mungo's patients definitely needed help to be transferred there.

"Harry, Neville, when the time comes, these patients who are unable to appear may need your escort! Of course, it is also possible that Maka will be sent there personally... But no matter what, you must be prepared first."

Hermione was waving her wand to carry things and giving instructions to the two people not far away. She looked very busy.

"Oh, no problem!"

Harry and Neville looked at each other, then nodded.

"Then, Fred, George, and Percy... just stay with Uncle Weasley and the others! Tell your uncle and aunt to stop being busy and settle down first when you get there!"

"Hey, little Hermione, we're not too old to move yet!" Arthur, Ron's father, said with a smile, "Don't worry! There will be no problem with Molly and I. You guys need to take care of yourselves first.

!”

After Arthur said this, Hermione couldn't help but shrugged, then turned her head and continued:

"Ron, don't be brave... Of course, I know you will guard Ginny, so I won't say anything more to you!"

There was a hint of teasing in his words, which made Ron feel a little embarrassed on his face, but soon he curled his lips and said with some self-deprecation:

"Okay, okay! I know what you want to say... Anyway, at least until I find a girlfriend, my most precious thing is Ginny."

"Shut up!"

Ginny on the side immediately raised her leg and stepped on his foot mercilessly.