Chapter 671: Visit 12 Grimmauld Place (Ask for Subscriptions, Ask for Collections, Ask for Tickets)
The next day, near noon, Ryan woke up from his sleep after a busy night. After eating the sandwich and milk that Mr. Skilly had brought me, I don't know if it was breakfast or lunch, they sat down at the table in the living room and began to read the newspaper they had just retrieved from a specially set up in an uninhabited area a few kilometers away.
It was clear that the London Ministry of Magic was not stupid enough not to censor the wartime press, and morale-damaging news would never be in the Daily Prophet, so the newspaper didn't have what Ryan did yesterday. The British Wizarding Newspaper only wrote on the second page that according to reliable sources, the dark wizards who had previously participated in the massacre in Poka Village had been punished.
"Didn't we take some pictures afterwards?" Ryan asked, turning to Rose Crystal. "You didn't send those pictures to the Britannia newspaper this morning?"
"I sent it over, along with the press release we had prepared. Rose Crystal said. "After that, I hid there to watch their typesetting, and the president named Lovegood read the press release I sent me and decided to send it directly on the second page. However, he deleted the specific description and the photos I had attached. ”
"Why?" asked Hermione. "Why did Mr. Lovegood refuse to publish the details? I don't think it would have the deterrent effect it should have. ”
He said his daughter Luna still had to read the newspapers and that he didn't want to scare his daughter. Speaking of which, Rose Crystal shrugged her shoulders very humanely, revealing a helpless expression. "I could understand a father's thoughts, so I left after confirming the news. ”
"Well, he might be right. Ryan comforted Hermione, who looked a little deflated. "The long period of peace has made the wizards of England uncomfortable with such cruel news, and if it does go as we originally planned, I suspect it might have some counter-effect. We might even be considered brutal or something, at least since the last Battle of Hogsmeade. ”
"It's a nuisance. Hermione raised an eyebrow, then asked, "Ryan, what are we doing today, are we going back to Hogwarts?"
"No, of course not. Ryan shook his head. "While I have a clear conscience about what we did, I think our friends probably thought our approach was too aggressive. Especially the kind of thing that hangs all those dark wizards on the lamp poles. So before we're done with what we're going to do, it's better to reduce some of our contact with Hogwarts. ”
"But seriously, your tactics do seem a little too crude. Hermione said, putting her hand on Ryan's shoulder. "But thinking about what the Death Eaters have done before is nothing more disgusting than this, if it can deter the Death Eaters and reduce the harm done to the innocent. Then there is nothing wrong with doing so, and as for the atrocity infamy, please let me bear it with you. ”
"Thank you. Ryan stepped forward and hugged Hermione, and it took a long time before he let go. "We just have to have a clear conscience in what we do, just like the 14 dark wizards we killed yesterday, there is no need to have too much psychological burden. ”
"Okay, brother and sister-in-law, you two don't feed dog food here. Rose Crystal sat at the table a little bored and shook her legs, "Can you tell me what I'm going to do next?"
"Don't worry, little Rose. Ryan turned his head to look at Rose Crystal and said, "We still have plenty of time, just go to Sirius' ancestral house before lunch." ”
"Sirius's ancestral home, what are you going to do there?" asked Hermione, who still had a little crimson on her face, a little strange. "Is there something we need to find Sirius?"
"It's not just Sirius. Ryan explained to the ladies in the room, "And Lady Sirius, and Lady Malfoy, who was temporarily living in Sirius's house. We need some very important information about the next step. But this information should only be known to them, the old pure-blood family members. ”
"Without further ado, let's go now. By the way, I'm going to prepare some small gifts, but I can't just go to someone's house. Hermione ran upstairs, and after a few minutes she walked down with a couple of small bags. "I prepared some chocolate and red wine, and although we knew Sirius well, some politeness was needed. ”
"Let's go now, then. After watching Hermione stuff the prepared gift into the space bag, Ryan took Hermione's hand and commanded the rose crystal. "You and Jill may have to prepare our own lunch at noon, and we'll be back soon in the afternoon. ”
After telling the two little ones what to do this morning, Ryan and Hermione apparitions shifted to the top of the front door steps at 12 Grimmauld Place, as this was the outermost extension of the room's defensive magic.
"Looks like the Death Eaters still take this place very seriously. Standing at the top of the steps, Ryan looked at the somewhat desolate Grimmauld Place, for he saw two men in black robes who didn't look good at first glance staring in this direction.
"They can't see us anyway. Hermione pulled the gift out of her space bag, held it in her hand, and said to Ryan. "Let's get inside, it's always weird to stand in the doorway. ”
"You're right. Ryan turned and knocked on the door with his wand, and after a tinkling of the doorbell, Sirius's voice rang from inside the door. "Who's it? Who's outside the door?"
"I, Ryan, Hermione and I came to visit you today. At the same time, there are some things that need to be discussed with you. Ryan replied. "So please open the door for a while. ”
"Ryan?" Sirius' voice in the room paused, then said, "I need to ask you a question for your safety. Do you remember where we were when we first met?"
"In the common room. Ryan said. "You sneaked into the Gryffindor dorm room to try to find Peter, only to be stopped by me in the common room, and we even got into a fight there. ”
"That's right, it's you, come in. After a rattling of chains, the door opened. Sirius stood in the door with his wand in his hand and watched them.
"Aren't you worried that someone will catch us and torture them and then pretend to be us to call the door?" asked Hermione as she handed Sirius the gift as the door closed.
"Thank you for the wine and chocolates. Once inside, Sirius lit the chandelier in the dining room with his wand, then sat down on the edge of the table and opened the present, saying, "As for catching you and forcing these things out, it's about the same as catching Voldemort or Dumbledore." I was just worried that you would accidentally lose your hair or something, and someone else would get it and disguise yourself as you. ”
"By the way, what are you doing today? You didn't even give me a word. After pouring two cups of black tea and handing them over, Sirius asked directly, "Is there anything important that I need help with to come here in such a hurry at this time?"
"Yes, there is something important coming to you. Ryan said after taking a sip of the cup of black tea in his hand. "Because of the last terrorist attack on the Death Eaters, I think there are times when we need to give the Death Eaters a warning not to kill innocents. ”
"It's a good idea. Sirius nodded. "But I'd love to join you, but there's a lot of work for the Ministry of Magic and the Order of the Phoenix to do, and Merium is pregnant. I may not be available when you need me. ”