Percy's death, to say it or not to say it now? Sirius finally decided after a few glasses of wine...... At least the Weasleys won't talk about it for now.

Through her previous conversations with the Gofain sisters, Sirius had learned something that only those on the front lines would know—obviously, many of the details and circumstances of the situation that even Madame Maxim would have been difficult to know.

For example, what has happened in Winchester during this time, even Hermione and the others have not experienced it from the beginning. However, Safina and Ursula can be regarded as the first people to meet Maca after he left the island.

And after talking to them, Sirius found that this disaster may still be more serious than most people think!

Maybe...... Maca had exhausted his wisdom and strength, and had even exhausted his potential several times. Forcibly controlling the second branch of the Soul Rule on the island is one of the most representative adventures.

So, can Maca defeat Helbo? Will it be possible to put an end to this catastrophe?

For a short time after leaving Beauxbatons, Sirius thought to himself. But no matter how you think about it, the result he launched is "can't".

"Charlotte?"

Suddenly, Sirius, who was drinking at the bar, gently lowered his glass and turned his head to look behind him. It can be seen that Charlotte has finished wiping the table and is now in a daze by the fireplace, waiting for the water in the pot to boil.

Hearing Sirius call herself, she turned her head slightly.

"I got some new information today at Beauxbatons...... It's about maca, do you want to hear it? Sirius looked at her and asked.

"Maca?"

Charlotte blinked, and her palm suddenly felt a little tingling, as if when she heard the name, her body remembered the past.

After a moment's hesitation, she nodded slightly.

"Hmm."

"I'll have to trouble you," Sirius shrugged, "go get everyone over in advance!" I'd like to tell you about the news I got on this trip to Beauxbatons...... Except for Arthur and Molly, don't let them know. ”

"Okay."

It's just a matter of running errands and calling some people, and now everyone "lives" close to each other, so it's not a big deal. After answering, Charlotte got up from the bench, bypassed the bar and went out the back door.

"What did that McLean kid do again?"

After a little silence, Aberforth asked, only to see Sirius shake his head.

"Went to Winchester, recruited some people, and then left them and ran back to Hogwarts, kicking out a group of alumni who had been there to help - in general, it didn't seem like a big deal, it was intriguing at best. And these ...... It's certainly not what Charlotte's little girl wants to hear. ”

"What is he doing here?" Aberforth shook his head.

"Anyway," Sirius said, taking another sip of his glass, "I'm just trying to get Charlotte out for a walk and a distraction—there's some bad news to come, and I'm afraid it'll add to the shadow on her." ”

"Then don't say it!" Aberforth looked at him and said, "Let me say that no amount of information we know on our side so far is only so that we don't lose touch with the situation on the front. Some inconsequential bad news, but it affects people's mood, it makes people worse when they hear it! ”

"Alas...... You're right, but ...... In that case, what's the difference between that and burying one's head in the sand? ”

"The difference?" Aberforth tugged at the corners of his mouth, "The difference is that when the ball bird encounters danger, it can still rely on the talent of teleportation to escape, so we can only hide here and rely on the protection of others!" ”

With that, he snatched Sirius's bottle from his hand, put on the cork, and put it back in the empty wine cabinet at the back.

"Drink less, I'm running out of pantry."

"Aren't there still several barrels of redcurrant rum?" Sirius was a little dissatisfied.

However, when Aberforth heard this, his eyes immediately narrowed.

"Sure enough, you bald dog stole it!"

……

"Jingle bell—"

The bell rang softly at the door, and then Lupin walked in through the door—he was the first to be notified by Charlotte, and therefore the first of them all.

When he saw Sirius sitting at the bar, he closed the door and walked straight over.

"Sit down! When everyone is here, I'll talk together, let's have a drink first! Sirius waved his hand and said, "Maybe you won't be able to drink it in a while, and it will be a waste to pour it in a cup then." ”

"Did someone of the Weasley siblings have an accident?"

Lupin nodded at Aberforth, and then didn't care about Sirius's words, and directly expressed his guess.

"Charlotte told me not to mention Arthur and Molly, I knew it as soon as I heard it...... It's certainly not good news for you. ”

"You're smart!" Sirius brushed the hair that was blocking his eyes, glanced at him, and said, "Don't ask, just drink your wine...... Aberforth, give me another drink? ”

Seeing this, Lupin had to put some bad conjectures into his stomach for the time being, rubbed his forehead and said:

"If you don't say it, then I'll say it first! After you went to Beauxbatons this morning, guess who wrote again? ”

"Who?" Sirius shook his head, "Don't let me guess, my mind is almost full of all kinds of messy news, just say it!" And I'm telling you, the best is good news – I've heard enough bad news today! ”

"Not bad news," Lupin said, raising an eyebrow, "of course, it can't be said to be good news...... The change has sent a letter, it was written by Minerva, and it ...... It was delivered directly to the old butler of Blois in Beauxbatons, and then transferred to me unopened. ”

"Didn't send it to Harry first, but went straight to you?" When Sirius heard this, he was immediately a little puzzled, "What's going on?" What is written in the letter? ”

Seeing that he was anxiously asking, Lupin next to him didn't sell anything anymore, when he reached into his arms, took out an envelope and slapped it on the counter of the bar. A torn Hogwarts fire paint seal on it is very clear at a glance.

"They...... I'm going to come back. ”

"How can this work?"