harry potter book of crimes

"I'm sorry, Miss Granger...Mr. Lupine just said that he had important things to do, so the door is temporarily closed and no one can enter..."

Outside the main entrance of the new Ministry of Magic Hall, Hermione, who was supposed to go to find the Headmaster of St. Mungo's, did not seem to go upstairs as she had agreed with Harry and the others. Instead, she went back again and returned to the place she had just left.

Here soon.

However, the several Aurors guarding the door insisted and did not let her pass.

To be honest, they were actually in a dilemma, because Hermione, like them, had made a great contribution to this evacuation operation these days. When they stayed temporarily at the camp, even their breakfast and lunch were

Hermione did it with other volunteers.

Although it was official business at the moment, several Aurors also understood the importance of observing discipline in extraordinary times. But in terms of personal emotions, they obviously still felt a little sorry for Hermione, who looked a little anxious at being blocked by them.

However, an order is an order. If public and private matters cannot be distinguished, then they will not be assigned here to guard a key location like the new Ministry of Magic building, which is a wartime headquarters.

"Miss Granger, I'm really sorry, but we really can't let you in. If you have any important information that you must tell, we can convey it to you, but you really can't go in."

"Well... forget it," Hermione thought for a moment, then shook her head helplessly, "I know... I am the one who should say I'm sorry. If I force you to let me go, it will definitely make things difficult for you.

.”

In the end, she did not entrust them with the reason why she wanted to go in. She just hesitated at the door for a moment, then turned around and walked down the steps with her lips pursed.

But who knew that at this moment, the door to the hall opened by itself.

"Mr. Lupin!"

When several Aurors saw the figure appearing at the door, they immediately said hello.

"Thank you," Lupine smiled, then looked at Hermione who stopped on the steps and looked back, "Why are you back again? Didn't Maka ask you to clean up the observation room?"

"Well……"

Hermione saw Lupine coming out, but hesitated a little.

"Harry and the others have passed. I just... still have some questions..." She said hesitantly, then shook her head slightly and said, "Lupin, can I... go in and talk?"

"Well" Lu Ping pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "Then come in!"

To be honest, Hermione thought she would see something surprising after entering the hall. After all, Lupine's attitude always made people feel a little concerned.

But when she followed him in and took a subconscious look, she found that the hall was still the same as when she left, without any changes.

Oh, if I have to say it, there are only a few people missing. After they left, it seemed that even Maka had left, and now she and Lupine were the only two people left in the hall.

"boom."

As Lupine walked to the sand table and waved the wand in his hand, the door was closed again, and the hall became quiet.

"According to what you just said, Harry and the others don't know about you coming back here, right?" Lupine held the edge of the sand table with one hand and said casually, "Tell me! Why did you come back to me?"

"

"Well, actually..." Hermione looked around again, and after reconfirming that Maka was indeed gone, she continued, "Actually, I originally planned to come to Maka... Regarding the patrol team just now

thing."

"Are you just looking for him?" Lu Ping shrugged, still speaking slowly in his usual gentle tone, "He left not long after you left, saying he wanted to make some preparations for an inspection later, you know.

, are the two injured patients who will be sent here soon."

"Ah, really? Um...Is that so?"

Lupine's words seemed to make Hermione suddenly become a little hesitant again, as if she suddenly had some doubts about her previous thoughts.

On the other hand, Lupine, who said those words specifically, saw Hermione being a little shaken, and at the same time he couldn't help but feel a lot of emotion for this former student of his.

As Maka said, Hermione is indeed very perceptive and quite smart. She has obviously noticed some abnormalities from the previous omissions in Lupine's words.

Just because Lupine deliberately mentioned Maka to prepare for the inspection, Hermione was still confused.

If something really happened to Sirius, how could Maka still be so calm and do something that has nothing to do with saving people?

Just when Lupine was calm on the surface but secretly sighing in his heart, Hermione, who had been misled by Lupine's words just now, finally couldn't help but said:

"Lupin, I remember that Sirius was with the patrol, right? I just mentioned that there were two injured people. Is Sirius okay? I came back here just to confirm with you.

You know, without Harry being present."

Harry is Sirius's godson, and since Harry lost his parents' relationship when he was young, Sirius is almost equivalent to Harry's real father.

If something really happened to Sirius, Harry would run to London at all costs.

But as Maka has been saying before, it can be said that London is very dangerous at the moment. Even if Harry's current strength is absolutely extraordinary, there is a high chance that he will not be able to come back.

At least according to Maka, that's right.

"Well, I can understand your worries, and I already understand your painstaking care of Harry." Lupine heard this and nodded slightly, "But don't worry! Sirius is fine. I have been with him for so many years.

He is a good friend, almost like a real brother. If something really happened to him, would I still be so calm?"

"Uh... I think if it's you, Lupin..." Hermione said hesitantly, but then quickly waved her hands and said, "Wait, no... I'm not saying you are unemotional or...

Whatever, don’t get me wrong!”

After a quick explanation, she continued:

"It's just that you have always given us the impression of being so calm, calm, and caring about the overall situation. Even Maka trusts you because of this. That's why I think"

"Oh, don't rush to explain, I can understand what you mean."

While Lupine was listening to Hermione's words, his expression remained so peaceful.

"I think I have to thank you for the compliment first, but... to be honest, I may not be as reliable as you think. If something really happened to Sirius... you also know that we were four good buddies back then.

Son, plus Lily, now it’s just me and him.”

"So...if he is no longer here..."

Having said this, Lupine couldn't help but sigh softly, and the gloomy look on his face made Hermione feel apologetic when she mentioned this.

"sorry."