harry potter book of crimes

Hogsmeade, which is currently being treated as a temporary base for the counterattack, welcomed a new guest today. As the saying goes, one more person means more strength, which is in urgent need of manpower nowadays.

From the perspective of the entire counterattack force facing a long front, it is obvious that they should not show any attitude of rejection.

Especially when this "visitor" also expressed his willingness to contribute to this battle.

However, the situation on the scene at this time seemed a bit subtle - the silent confrontation contained a faint sense of tension, even those who had just looked at it from a distance

Sirius could smell it.

It is worth mentioning that, compared to the sorcerer who was alone across the way, a large group of people had already gathered here at the stronghold. The leader seemed to have just returned from the frontline battlefield a dozen minutes ago.

The leader of the resting 2nd vanguard unit, the muscular man Yegor Matuseyevich.

As a purebred human wizard, this guy was really quite tall, so he always stood out in the crowd. Sirius could tell at a glance that the big guy standing at the front was definitely him.

So, who is the man who is being blocked at the street intersection by a group of wizards headed by Yegor who are obviously members of the three major families?

"Mr. Stewart?"

A head with long blond hair suddenly appeared from the window of the temporary command post beside Sirius, and after a distant look, he immediately blurted out this.

Obviously, that's Luna.

As for the "Mr. Stewart" in her mouth, it was naturally the man who had just parted ways with her, Hermione and others in the outer suburbs of London not long ago, John Stewart.

Unexpectedly, we met again so soon!

"So it's him," Lupine said with a slight frown after looking over Sirius's shoulder, "Didn't he say that he planned to return to the United States first? Although he also said that he would definitely come back, but

A little too fast...but if it were him, the situation over there would make sense."

"Anyway, let's go over and take a look first." Sirius turned around and said.

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Objectively speaking, the reason why three of the four major families chose to end their lives together at that time and jointly participate in this vast and disastrous war is because of the American "Masonry Workshop"...that is, Stewart.

The family's active outreach is inseparable.

This is not to say that if the secret team of the Stewart family had not appeared at the disaster site in Old England, the three major families would not have intervened in the disaster, but that if that were the case, the three major families would not have chosen to show up at this time.

After all, even the four major European families, which represent the highest level of the European magic world, have obviously declined greatly compared to their past strength. Leaving aside the Blois family that has been involved from the beginning,

For the remaining three companies, even now it still seems a bit hasty.

This can be seen to some extent from the fact that their tripartite coalition performed poorly in the first battle on the second battlefield, and later had to rely on Harry, Hermione and others to assist them in the battle.

So now, after experiencing difficulties on the battlefield, the three major family wizards who were already at odds with the United States naturally hate the Stewart family even more.

"Stuart."

In the middle of the street, Yegor, who was always staring straight at the other side, finally spoke again after a period of stalemate.

"We don't need you Americans to come here and pretend to be kind. Go back to your America! If you continue to stand there motionless, don't blame us for having more people to carry you out."

This guy looks rough on the outside, and his tone of voice seems very rude at this time. But I have to say that judging from his expression and posture, there is nothing arrogant at all. Instead, he is cautious and calm.

Because John opposite had actually explained his friendship with Hermione and others before, and now Hermione was the commander-in-chief of their army. Even if he didn't like the other party, he knew it was best not to take action.

Those who don't take action, at least...can't take action on their own side first.

Therefore, even the last sentence of "carry it out" is nothing more than harsh words.

It's a pity that since John has returned to the disaster place this time and has found this place all the way, he definitely can't leave easily without doing anything.

"Mr. Matusievich...Okay! Since you don't want me to join the war to help, then I won't help. But...I really have to meet Miss Granger, even if you don't want to let me go.

Go in, and at least please pass a message to her for me?"

"Then go wait outside! Miss Granger is not free now... Remember to stay away and don't get close to the defenses around Hogsmeade." Yegor still used his calm expression and said without missing a beat.

The words were so affectionate that John's face couldn't help but become stiff.

You know, although the current battle line has advanced into the deep forest some distance away from Hogsmeade Village, and the main combat forces are also on this section of the front. However, because the entire battle line is stretched very long, it is really

It is impossible to block all the enemies at that end, and there are still many fish that slip through the net.

Now it would be countless times more dangerous for John to go to the outside of Hogsmeade's defenses alone than for him to come here alone from the south.

After all, no matter what, this place can be considered a battlefield after all!

"Let him in!"

Just when the big man Yegor was about to whisper what else he could say, Lupine's voice sounded from the crowd behind him, making him curl his lips slightly.

He was just used to pretending to be cruel, but he had already vaguely realized that he had to let the guy in in the end.

What's more, in fact, even if this John has no friendship with Hermione and others, people still have to be kept, especially the Stewart family. They will never be let go easily, but the way to keep people is definitely different.

Already.

But now...

"Mr. Luping?" Yegor turned around and waved his hand, asking the gathered people to push aside. Then he looked at Luping who was walking towards him and said, "Since Mr. Luping said so..."

As he spoke, he turned sideways and extended his hand to make a "please" gesture. He probably wanted to sell someone a favor by the way.

At the beginning of the formation of the army, among the three original alliances that were split and organized, only the Matuseyevich family was always somewhat reluctant. Now, they may also understand that since they finally joined in, they will still be there after all.

It's better for each other to get along better.

However, it still makes people feel that many behaviors are vaguely deliberate.

"Thanks."

When Lupine passed by him, he smiled calmly and nodded at him. (To be continued)