Hogwarts Homecoming

Everyone knows what will happen today.

This is what many people could foresee after Amosta announced the disciplinary measures against the escaped Death Eaters at the press conference.

However, no one can accurately predict where the flaws will appear.

As time passed, the dark clouds hanging over Diagon Alley gradually thickened, and the scorched air began to be mixed with water vapor.

The fairies were busy carrying the second batch of gold to the carriage.

The men from the Order of the Phoenix spread out and began patrolling around the convoy.

A beater left the Leaky Cauldron in a hurry, and rushed in front of Alastor under the watchful eyes of many people.

"Mr. Moody, there is news from the ministry that in fifteen minutes, the bounty wizards escorting the third train will be brought here together."

"Did the guys from the Traffic Division find anything?"

Alastor didn't care about the bounty wizards who were so mysterious that they didn't show up even after the mission started, but he was more concerned about whether there were any flaws in the obstacles set up by the ministry.

"So far, no attempts have been detected to force a Floo network down Diagon Alley."

said the Auror who came to report.

"Where's Kingsley, Craft?"

Tonks, fifty feet away, looked slightly nervous and asked loudly,

"Is everything okay with his car?"

"No bad news just yet, Tonks."

replied the wizard named Kraft.

Remus raised his head and looked at the Aurors circling back and forth over Diagon Alley, frowning deeply.

"I feel like something's not quite right, Remus—"

At this time, Sirius also walked over, looking around with a solemn expression.

Remus nodded, knowing what was causing Sirius' uneasiness.

It was so peaceful.

In order to cope with today's transfer, the ministry gathered the wisdom of many people, including Amosta, to formulate a careful plan.

Diagon Alley is built to be as watertight as an iron bucket.

The train will also be accompanied by someone while it is in motion, and a signal will be sent out immediately if an ambush occurs.

And Amosta personally guarded King's Cross Station.

With such security measures in place, even if the Order of the Phoenix wanted to hijack the treasury, there would be no good solution.

But those who had fought against Voldemort knew very well that he would not respond silently to Amosta's heavy slap in the face.

But what exactly do Voldemort and the Death Eaters plan to do?

This feeling of knowing that something was going on but not being able to find any clues made the members of the Order of the Phoenix on guard feel uncomfortable and wanted to vomit blood.

Suddenly, Sirius's brows moved,

"Do you think the bounty wizard hired by the ministry will already have problems?"

"In my opinion, probably not."

Remus said with the corner of his mouth twitching.

He knew very well who those bounty wizards were. According to the custom there, Amosta would bind them with the strictest contract. Compared with the mixed strikers who participated in the escort mission, those bounty wizards were On the contrary, the Golden Wizard is more trustworthy.

In suffocating calm, the members of the Order of the Phoenix spent more than ten minutes.

The fresh air flowing under his nose made Thanatos, who had been imprisoned for a week, feel happy physically and mentally. He panted heavily, dispelling the depression in his heart and the fatigue in his body.

Captivity, yes, it is indeed confinement!

As a bounty wizard who has been in the underground world for many years, Thanatos considers himself an older and experienced wizard in this circle.

But even he has never encountered such a strange mission.

Escorting cargo was not unusual, but it was indeed the first time he had seen the requirement to assemble and isolate and terminate contact a week before the mission began.

If it weren't for the trustworthy Foley who issued this mission.

If it weren't for the unimaginable remuneration for this mission, and even if the mission failed, the employer would still pay the full remuneration.

If the contract does not state that the goods are genuine, you only need to transport the goods to the designated location and be prepared for possible hijackings along the way.

If not for the rising strength.

Then, Thanatos would definitely stay away from this kind of mission that smelled of conspiracy inside and out.

All kinds of doubts about the mission only occupied Thanatos' brain for less than a second. However, he lifted his cane and quickly observed the surrounding environment.

"This is Diagon Alley?!"

The familiar streets and the closed shops on both sides of the road made Thanatos recognize where this place was without thinking!

There were many people who exclaimed like Thanatos.

Under the leadership of Foley, more than twenty bounty wizards with fierce auras were teleported to the streets using portkeys licensed by the Ministry of Magic. They immediately attracted the attention of the Ministry of Magic strikers and the Order of the Phoenix who were still stationed here.

"Oh, it turns out it's you guys-"

Alastor was speechless for a few seconds by the large group of wizards who looked very difficult to mess with. He moved his nose, and the familiar aura exuding from these people made him suddenly realize.

Alastor, leaning on a cane, limped to Cacus Foley, who was also walking towards him, and looked at Foley with a weighing gaze.

"It seems that the Ministry of Magic controlled by Minister Bones is indeed much more tolerant than I was at that time!"

Foley smiled, leaned forward and was about to speak--

"Mad-Eye Moody!"

Behind Foley, among the bounty wizards all wearing black cloaks and masks of various shapes, a wizard with a light golden vertical stripe mask stuck on his face shouted, his sharp voice full of panic and anger,

"Sirius Black, striker in Tonks Nymphadora's ministry, Foley!"

The golden masked wizard roared,

"This is a trap, isn't it? You and the Ministry have joined forces to catch us all!"

"You betrayed us, Foley, just wait and see, if I can survive, the Foley family will never have an easy time!"

"Damn it, Apparition isn't working, it's a trap, we're ambushed by the Aurors!"

For a time, the waves of denunciation rose like waves, and almost every bounty wizard greeted Foley and his relatives!

Thanatos in the rioting crowd did not fall into anger. Even with the legendary Auror Alastor and so many good players here, he was confident that he could fight his way out with his trump card!

However, he did not have an attack for the time being but maintained restraint. He looked at the helpless Kakus with cold eyes and planned to listen to his explanation.

If the answer doesn't satisfy him

"What's all the fuss about, guys?"

Facing the threats one after another, Karkus did not show any fear. In fact, this scene was foreseeable.

"It was the Ministry of Magic that originally issued this transportation mission."

Foley said frankly.

Well.

The ministry issued a commission to hire wizards like them who wandered on the edge of darkness to do tasks?

The crowd was furious, and the bounty wizards who were ready to fight with all their strength suddenly stopped.

"The ministry has issued a commission, asking you to escort a large amount of gold to London. Amosta Brain will pick you up at King's Cross Station."

Foley continued.

Amosta Blaine pick up?

The bounty wizards began to stir again.

"Why is the Ministry looking for us?"

The golden-patterned masked wizard's voice was sharp and soft,

"There are so many wizards in the Ministry of Magic?"

"Because the amount of gold is huge, do you understand? People from the ministry need to escort other trains, Tafel!"

Alastor slammed the ground and roared at the golden-patterned wizard,

"You hide your head and hide your tail, either you do your job, or I will send you to Azkaban right now!"

"You, Moody - you recognized me."

The golden-patterned wizard looked at Moody's magic eyes in fear, and said hesitantly,

"I didn't say I wouldn't do it, right? We have already signed the contract, but I have to ask clearly in case this is a trap."

“Then you’ve figured it out now!”

Moody came to the bounty wizards aggressively, and those who were glanced at by him lowered their heads unconsciously.

Their concealment of identity would have no effect before Moody's evil eye.

Seeing no one to refute, Alastor snorted coldly, his magic eye swept around again, and the cluster of fireworks at Diagon Alley station rose into the obscure sky.

"Let's go, it's our turn!"

Alastor roared harshly. (End of chapter)