harry potter book of crimes

"...That's what happened. Mr. McLean, I will severely punish him for this incident that has disturbed many wizards from all over the world. Obviously before leaving the tribe, I have asked them to recite all the matters that need to be paid attention to.

After I came down, who knew that I was the one who didn’t think well after all.”

In the staff room of Hogwarts Castle, as one of the leaders of the African delegation, the old witch that Maka had noticed was frankly expressing her apology for the commotion.

And just beside her, the African wizard who had drawn his magic wand in front of everyone stood with his head slightly bowed. In addition to the fact that he had just told the actual story in the language of their tribe under the questioning of the old witch,

Except under certain circumstances, he never dared to speak any more nonsense.

As for the other side, Harry and the others were sitting there who were still confused... Of course, only Luna remained as relaxed and casual as ever, and she even had the intention to quietly look at the blue sky and white clouds outside the window.

In addition, as it should be, Maka is sitting between the two parties involved in the incident, temporarily acting as the mediator in this seemingly dispute...

Although this is the staff lounge, since the professors have their own offices, and even Filch has his own administrator's office, no one usually comes here.

When Maka received the report and went to the edge of the Forbidden Forest to check the situation, he invited all those involved to a quiet place that was very suitable for arbitration disputes.

At least the house elves are diligent, and although this place is often vacant, it is still clean and tidy.

"No, it doesn't matter, it's not his fault." In response to the old witch's apology, Maka waved her hand gently, "Since Luna stood up at the end and both parties stopped immediately, this matter has basically been over.

It’s very clear. So, since this was just a misunderstanding and it didn’t cause anyone any actual losses in the end, then this matter can be considered in the past..."

Small conflicts and disputes between countries almost always end in peace, not to mention that this time it was really a misunderstanding. Of course, if this time it really caused any harm to Harry and the others,

Macaca may not be as "easy-going and generous" as she is now.

In the final analysis, it is impossible for him to be a qualified person in power. Although he himself has a good view of the overall situation, it is limited to cognition. It is basically impossible for him to choose certain sacrifices.

After determining the nature of this commotion, Maka asked curiously: "But, is Luna's appearance really so similar to the female ancestor of your tribe? Uh... I don't

I mean it’s offensive, but I believe you should understand what I mean?”

To put it bluntly - even the races are completely different, are they really that similar?

The moment she heard Maka's words, the old witch looked at Luna again, and then nodded seriously.

"Yes," she said, "Although it's just a profile carved on the lintel of the ancestral temple, it's really... it's so similar..."

Just like the conversation between Maka and the old witch, the latter had just made a statement on behalf of the African wizard. The reason why the other party took out the wand after seeing Luna was just because he was seeing Luna.

Later, he mistakenly thought that Luna was the reincarnation of their tribe's ancestor, and wanted to salute her.

Compared with the more prosperous and advanced European magic world, the main cultural body of the African magic world is still at a relatively lagging stage. There are not many wizards like the old witch who are highly integrated with the international magic world.

However, in recent years, due to the continuous efforts of several principals of the Wagadu Magic School in Africa, coupled with the support of foresighted tribal elders like the old witch, the situation has gradually improved even though Africa has a large population of tribal wizards.

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Just like this competition, they have brought out a group of tribal young people who are suitable for intensive training. It is good to gain experience and broaden their horizons.

Luna's unprovoked "collision" with the other's ancestor did not cause much trouble to Maka, and he was not the kind of person who did not understand the inside story of his country's magic world. Like, no one insisted on identifying Luna anyway.

It means "the reincarnation of the ancestors". In short, this is the end of the matter.

After seeing off the old witch and others from the African delegation, only Harry, Hermione, Alexander and Luna were left in the staff lounge...and of course, Maka.

"Speaking of..." Maka suddenly turned her head, looked at Luna who was still looking up out of the window and asked, "Luna, nothing bad happened this time, it's all thanks to you. But, you

How do you know that the other party is actually not hostile?"

Maka's question undoubtedly represented the inner doubts of Harry and others. Luna's sudden step forward at that time was really shocking, and it was so swift that no one could react.

Otherwise, they would definitely stop her at any cost.

Judging from what they learned about the situation, there was no possibility that Luna knew the truth. Otherwise, with Hermione's keen observation skills, she would not have missed any obvious traces, and it would not have developed to the point where it was almost

It's getting out of hand.

"Well?"

Luna, who was enjoying the blue sky and white clouds outside, heard a hazy smile on her face.

"Because of his eyes," she said. "When you were talking about Legilimency and Occlumency, you also said... The eyes are the windows to the soul."

…

While Luna was using her light voice to clear away everyone's confusion, the old witch and others who hurried back to the guest room from the staff lounge had surprisingly serious faces.

"Ancestor, my induction...is indeed correct?"

The African wizard at the center of that incident was undoubtedly extremely nervous.

In fact, the explanation given to Maka in the staff lounge was not false, it was a real answer. The face of the ancestor of their tribe did have a face that was very similar to Luna. At that time, he wanted to salute

Saying hello is also true.

However, the reason for taking out the wand was not just to salute, one of his purposes was to use Africa's unique magic to sense Luna.

Since the old witch had already noticed when she first met Maka, lying in front of Maka was not a very wise thing. Even for her, it was only "possible" that she could tell lies without letting others know.

The other party just noticed something.

Therefore, after asking about the situation in the tribe's language, she chose to avoid the risk of Maka discovering the truth by telling half and leaving half.

"That's right," the old witch affirmed to this young tribesman who was selected from the tribe, "you have done a good job. After you go back this time, I will give you the reward you deserve. But -"

As she spoke, she shook her head in confusion.

"The little girl named Luna does have the blood of her ancestors, but for some reason, the blood in her body is extremely thin... In short, there should be no danger. With just a trace of blood, everything can be done.

will not happen……"

"Then..." Beside her, the young wizard asked softly, "Ancestor, do we still want..."

"Don't do anything," the old witch knew what he was thinking as soon as she heard it, and immediately warned sternly, "Have you forgotten what I said before? Don't do anything that is prohibited unless necessary! Here,

It’s not our territory.”

…

The conversation that occurred in a certain room of the African delegation was obviously unknown to Maka. At the moment, he was still in the staff lounge, taking advantage of this opportunity to have a casual chat with Harry and others.

Touching the sky.

Last night, after setting a trap to capture two black-robed cultists, he chased several alienated Acromantulas that were following them in an attempt to capture the escaping accomplices.

It's a pity that those black-robed cultists may be at the standard Auror level in other aspects, but they are only astonishingly fast. In addition, they are also wizards, so it is reasonable to use the Apparition Curse to leave.

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When he caught up with the place where those people disappeared, the remaining magic fluctuations left by their apparation were indistinguishable.

Therefore, although there was some harvest, it was limited to the two petrified believers. As for the overnight pursuit that he did not hesitate to spend his sleep time, it was equivalent to a waste of effort. And because during this period of time he was in

I put a lot of energy into the alchemy competition, and I can't help but feel a little tired today.

For him, chatting with Harry and the others was a pretty good break.

But he didn't know that what happened these days was more than what he saw in front of him. Some stories that were closely related to him were advancing involuntarily without him noticing.

At this moment, near the gate of Hogwarts, where there was a constant flow of people, Enns, who did not follow Alexander and others to the staff lounge, just caught a glimpse of a familiar figure from behind.

Because of the competition, the school gates are open during this period. They are only closed and equipped with defensive spells when the little wizards go to bed at night. Therefore, this figure mingled with those who were going to Hogsmeade.

Among the crowd, it looks particularly natural.

Or, to be more precise, it didn't raise any doubts in anyone other than Enns.

"...Draco Malfoy?"

Enns, who was also in the crowd, was not far behind the figure. He seemed to be paying attention to the other person casually, but he was hesitant in his heart.

Today is Hogsmeade day, but it is a "special Hogsmeade day" when almost no one goes to Hogsmeade village. His intuition told him that Malfoy's behavior was quite suspicious and it was worth following him.

of.

But...does Tarns Tavon still dare to follow?