The first Hogsmeade week of the semester arrived as scheduled, and at Hermione's invitation, Augustus and Lillian left the school and headed north to the Hog's Head Bar.

The scenery around Hogsmeade Village is as cool as ever, and it's not easy to see it as verdant as you can see in this late autumn season. Walking along the cobblestone blue stone paths, Augustus has a leisurely view of the old buildings that pass by from time to time.

"Why did Hermione choose to party at the Pig's Head Bar, although I've never been there," Lillian pondered for a moment, then continued, "But I've heard that this bar is notoriously dirty, and the only advantage is probably that it is relatively remote and less crowded." ”

Augustus smiled lightly, "Well, even so, it is said that this bar sells all kinds of different types of liquor even for school students, and besides, because of its remote location, it is indeed a good place to hold some secret gatherings." ”

Lillian pursed the corners of her lips slightly, "It's just an ordinary party, and it's like a secret cult organization, which really makes no sense." ”

They walked down the main road, past Jokowi's joke shop, past the post office - every few moments some owls flew out of it, and then they turned into a side road with a small bar at the intersection. A tattered wooden sign hung from a rusty stand on the door, on which was depicted a severed boar's head, blood seeping through the white cloth that encased it. As they approached, the sign creaked and rattled in the wind.

As if stunned by such an unbearable image, Lillian looked at Augustus with a slight hesitation.

"Let's go, let's go in." Augustus nodded to Lillian, pulled open the old and broken door, and stepped in.

Inside, it's completely different from the Three Broomsticks Bar, where the big bar always feels bright, clean and warm. The Pig's Head Bar is a small, dark, very dirty room that smells of mutton. Several bay windows were covered with a thick layer of dirt that barely let in the light, and some candles were lit on the rough wooden tables.

There seemed to be a lot of people inside, and when Augustus and Lillian entered, the circle of people sitting in the middle of the bar all looked up at the door.

Seemingly a little surprised that there were so many people in the always remote Pig's Head Bar, Augustus glanced at it slightly, only to realize that most of the people except Harry's trio actually knew each other.

First and closest were Neville, Dean and Lavender, followed by Parvati and Padma Pettier, and Cho and one of her chattering girlfriends, then Luna Lovegood, followed by Katie Bell, Alia Spinnett and Angelina Johnson, the brothers Colin and Dennis Creevey, Ernie McMillan, Justin Finch, Hannah Abbott, and an unnamed Hufflepuff girl with a long braid on her back, three Ravenclaw boys, Anthony. Goldstein, Michael Crown and Terry But, and Ginny, followed by a tall, skinny, yellow-haired boy with a cocked nose, and Fred, George, and their friend Lee Jordan, all three of whom carry large paper bags full of things they bought at Jokowi's joke shop.

The crowd of people present obviously didn't expect Augustus to come to this party, everyone almost stood up, some of them greeted Augustus carefully with a restrained look, and the rest of the people who were not very familiar with Augustus also tried their best to go to a brighter place, hoping to be familiar with each other.

Waving his hand slightly, Augustus smiled politely, "Sit down, I didn't expect there to be so many people, all of them are Hogwarts classmates, you don't need to be so polite, uh, Hermione, don't you want to explain?" ”

Two blushes appeared on Hermione's face, and she said to Augustus with a little apology, "Before I came, I didn't explain it to you in detail, but in fact, this party is to set up an extracurricular organization for magic learning." You know, I want people to get formal training in defense, because?? Because?? She took a deep breath before finishing her sentence, "Because Voldemort is back." ”

The response was immediate, as expected. Cho's girlfriend screams and spills butterbeer on herself; Terrebut twitched involuntarily; Padma Pettier shuddered, and Neville let out a strange scream, turning it into a cough just in time. But they all looked at Augustus with a blank eye, even an eagerness.

Augustus didn't have an expression on his face, just nodded slightly, motioning for Hermione to continue.

"Everyone is convinced of the news you brought back." Hermione softened her tone and continued, "The reason why Voldemort is still lurking in the shadows is only to exacerbate the conflict between Hogwarts and the Ministry of Magic, and it is clear that the situation he hoped for has already appeared. The Ministry of Magic began to intervene directly in Hogwarts teaching, and everyone hoped that at this time, they could learn the real magic defense spells, not the pile of rubbish that Umbridge had taught us. No one would call that thing Defence Against the Dark Arts," ("Well said, well said!"). Anthony Goldstein said that Hermione seemed encouraged)

"So, I want to rely on our students to solve the problem. Of course, as for the person who can teach us real magical knowledge, the first one, I naturally thought of you, and I really shouldn't have explained it to you in detail at first, please forgive me. Hermione whispered, apparently unsure if Augustus would accept the invitation.

Augustus was silent and did not speak.

"Mr. Augustus, though Hermione didn't say much. However, you have long been regarded as the spiritual leader of the Hogwarts students, and we have always remembered what you have done for everyone," said a boy named Zacharis.

"That's right, in the first year, Mr. Augustus defeated Voldemort," Harry said in a loud voice, "to stop Voldemort's first resurrection and rescue the Philosopher's Stone." ”

"In second year, Mr. Augustus killed the basilisk and put an end to the Chamber of Secrets," Terry Bout said, "That's a portrait on the wall last year that told me?? ”

"Indeed, in the lower grades, Mr. Augustus has already shown the demeanor and strength of a strong man." Li said, showing great admiration.

"Of course, the most well-known one," Angelina's hot gaze fell on Augustus, "Quidditch match, Mr. Augustus personally took action, and destroyed nearly a hundred Dementors in one fell swoop, just ask, whether it is everyone here or all the elders, who has such courage and strength!" ”

Hannah's eyes were filled with reverence, and a hint of admiration appeared on her face.

Everyone looked at Augustus with admiration.