The end of the year-end banquet represents the end of the school year, and it also means that everyone is going to have a summer vacation.

Karkaroff still chose to escape, as a master who could survive Voldemort's pursuit for a year, Karkaroff has a very keen sense of smell in situations where his own safety is at stake. The changes had already made him restless, and yesterday's speech by Dumbledore was the last straw. After making up his mind, he fled overnight.

However, his escape did not affect the others, at least most of them did not even notice it, except for a few observant people who observed him disappear. Ryan waited with his Hogwarts classmates in the crowded foyer for the carriage to take them to Hogsmeade Station. It's another beautiful summer day, with a view of the lush lawns of the field and the vibrant forest in the distance from the foyer.

At the other end of the field, Ryan could see Hagrid helping Madame Maxime harness the two horses. Beauxbatons' carriage was about to depart, and Hagrid said that Lady Maxime would set off with Dumbledore after escorting her students back to school.

"I don't know how Durmstrang's classmates are going to get back," Ron's voice came from the side, "You say, without Karkaroff, can they still drive that ship?"

"Karkaroff is not at the helm," said a hoarse and dull voice, "and he stays in the cabin, and we do the work." Krum came from behind at this time.

"Nice to meet you. He said to Ryan. "Your strength has won my friendship, and I hope we can keep in touch in the future. After saying that, he and Ryan left each other's contact information.

"Have you found a new headmaster?" asked Ryan casually after leaving his contact information.

Krum shrugged his shoulders. He reached out and shook hands with Harry, Hermione, and Ron. Judging by Ron's expression, it seemed as if he was enduring some kind of painful inner conflict. Krum was about to walk away when Ron suddenly said, "Can you sign me?"

Krum looked surprised and relieved, signing a piece of parchment for Ron.

On their way back to King's Cross Station, the weather was completely different from when they came to Hogwarts last September. The sky was cloudless. Ryan and Hermione avoided the others and sat in the last compartment at the end of the train.

"You'd better have enough time this holiday, because that person is back, and war could break out at any moment. In this case, we must increase our combat experience through actual combat, and at the same time improve our own strength as much as possible. As he spoke, Ryan unpacked the Beans and ate one. "Damn, it's Devil Chili. ”

Hermione was a little confused, "Haven't we been doing these things before, and why are you focusing on combat training now?"

"No, it's not quite the same. After taking a few sips of chilled pumpkin juice to suppress the spicy taste in his mouth, Ryan explained seriously. "Before, it was just training, but this time I'm talking about actual combat. ”

"Actually, what's the matter—wait, is it——, but didn't you say that every trip is a death story?, if you take me there again, it won't hurt you, will it?" Hermione asked, thinking of something, "You told me that when you met Belle. ”

"People grow. Ryan said that the holes that had been dug for a while had to be filled in again. "At least now it's safe to take people to safer worlds. ”

"That's good. Hermione nodded. "As long as it doesn't affect your safety because of this, I don't have any opinion on it, as long as I can really improve my own strength and help you in the war. ”

"Really appreciate you trusting me. Ryan said after taking another sip of the pumpkin. "But what I'm trying to tell you is that the real battlefield is much more brutal than you think, and I hope you can be mentally prepared. ”

"I will, I'm ready to face the brutal facts. Hermione said with a serious face, as if she had thought of something after eating a crucible cake. "I think next year is going to be messy. The conflict between the Ministry of Magic and Dumbledore is now on the surface, and it should be difficult for Harry, who is the Chosen One of Dumbledore's professors, in this case. ”

"Indeed, if Dumbledore chooses to put up with it, Harry will definitely have a hard time. But Dumbledore didn't choose to endure out of weakness, he wanted to keep more energy to use against that man and the Death Eaters, rather than on pointless internal friction. It's a pity that Fudge's eyes can only see the little interest under his feet, and he never uses his brain to look a little farther away. Ryan made a helpless expression.

Hermione nodded, she could probably understand why Ryan was so eager to improve her strength. In this case, they can only choose to protect themselves, although the probability of Professor Dumbledore being killed directly by Voldemort while he is still alive is very small, but no one dares to bet on this. Because once you fail, giving energy is a lot of life.

"Hey, why haven't you seen Rita Skeeter after making such a fuss lately?" asked Ryan with some curiosity after flipping through the Daily Prophet.

"Because that day when I used to use your detection spell, I found a person nearby, but I couldn't find her with the naked eye. Eventually, I found out that the magic response was coming from a beetle, and I caught it. After a closer look, I confirmed that it was Rita Skeeter, and when I found out, I threatened her not to scribble for a year and let it go. She's an Animagus who can turn into a beetle, and it's no wonder she knows so much about other people's privacy. Hermione said, raising an eyebrow.

"You've handled it well, at least that way you'll have one less important attacker for the Ministry of Magic. ”

Suddenly, the door to the cubicle was pulled open, and the twins walked in side by side.

"Ha, Ryan. I'm glad you two are hiding here, but we didn't find you until we found you from the front of the car to the back of the car. ”

"Is there anything going on?" Ryan asked, looking at the twins.

"It's about opening a store. Fred said, "At the risk of being spanked by my mother on both sides of the ass not the same height." ”

"Maybe it's the same height on both sides, so swollen that you can't even wear pants. George grimaced in the back.

"Anyway, we're going to have the store open within a week of the start of the holidays. Fred shook his left hand into a fist to show his determination.

"So. George and his brother stood side by side and said, "Have you figured out the name of the store? After all, you're the majority shareholder." ”

"Poof. Hermione covered her mouth and laughed, remembering how Ryan had named the little dragons.

"Okay, stop laughing. Ryan looked helpless, and then looked at the twins. "I'm a little bad at naming it, so let's just do it. The only requirement is not to put my name on the store name. ”

"Why is it—" George was about to say something, and Frederick took him.

"I know, as Professor Dumbledore hinted, the mystery man is back. For security reasons, Ryan didn't let his name be written. Fred explained to George.

"It seems that Dumbledore's current approach is indeed better than the original, and those who can really listen to the advice can know the truth from it, and those who are unwilling to accept the news can also find an excuse for themselves to escape, so as not to oppose Dumbledore so much. In this way, the internal friction should be smaller. Ryan thought to Fred's words.

Soon, the train was back in London. After saying goodbye to the twins, Ryan and Hermione walked out of King's Cross Station with the suitcase. Today their parents are in trouble, so they can only take the subway home.