Chapter 304: A Temporary Separation
On the night of Harry's disappearance, almost everyone didn't sleep well.
Kingsley went to Bones' house overnight to inquire about the situation, but did not return all night; The members of the Order of the Phoenix, who couldn't wait for Kingsley, sent Lupin, Mondongues, and Tonks out to find Harry and inquire about the situation by the way.
It wasn't until dawn the next day, when everyone dragged their tired bodies back to the headquarters, that they realized that Kingsley had returned.
"The Bones house was attacked, and I met the Death ......Eaters before I even got there," Kingsley muttered as he munched on bread, "I barely broke in and took a look, and there was no one in the Bones house, as if I had expected it......"
"What then, Harrytha"
Kingsley waved his hand to Mrs. Weasley, who was preparing breakfast, signaling her not to worry. He took the milk and poured the bread in his mouth into his stomach before he breathed a sigh of relief.
"In this case, no news is good news......," he said in a deep voice, "whether Miss Bones expected it herself, or whether someone else told her about the attack, she should be fine now."
"And the last person to come into contact with Harry was Miss Bones, and since Miss Bones had been prepared, Harry should be fine now...... Of course, this is only a conjecture at best, and our search will continue. ”
"That's all there ......" Lupin nodded, then turned to Mrs. Weasley, "What about McLean?" Did he come out of the study? ”
Mrs. Weasley stopped what she was doing, turned around and shook her head.
Before long, Mrs. Weasley and Lena had prepared enough breakfast together, and were about to go upstairs to wake up the children as usual, only to find that they had all gotten up on their own.
Or rather, they slept for three or four hours at most.
Harry hadn't come back yet, and Maca had been hiding in her study, so no one could let herself sleep. Even if they themselves knew that even if they were all awake, they would not be able to help anything.
"Don't even be at the door! Go wash up and sit down for breakfast! ”
Mrs. Weasley urged the children to hurry to get their hygiene, and Hermione sat down at the table in distraction, but she only stirred the oatmeal with a spoon, and didn't seem to have the slightest appetite.
"Maka that guy ......" Ron whispered as he sat down next to him with a sullen look on his face, "what the hell do you think he's doing in the study?" Why do you want to block the door...... And just when Harry was gone! ”
"He must have a reason to do it!" Hermione pursed her lips.
"But Harry"
"Stop talking! Can you be quiet? ”
Seeing that Ron wanted to continue, Hermione interrupted him irritably.
Ron sighed when he saw this, he picked up the box of oatmeal and poured some into his bowl, then picked up the milk jug and prepared to pour it into the bowl.
"Isn't there any movement in the study?" Lupin asked.
Fred and George, who were on the side, shook their heads at the same time.
"We went to see it again...... Fred said
"It's still the same as yesterday, the spell on the door hasn't been lifted." George tacitly continued.
There was silence as everyone ate their breakfasts from time to time, except for the occasional whispered exchange of views between Lupin and Kingsley, as if they were discussing where to find someone for a while.
When everyone had almost filled their bellies, Lupin, Kingsley, and Tonks got up again, intending to go out and search for Harry.
"You need rest too, we can change people...... Mrs. Weasley couldn't help but say.
"It's okay, I still have to go to work today anyway, so go out and search around before then, and then it's not too late to make a replacement," Kingsley said, waving his hand.
At this moment, Lena suddenly spoke: "I'll go to the door of the study and stand guard." ”
“…… No need. ”
Before he could finish speaking, a familiar voice came from the kitchen door, causing everyone to immediately turn their heads to look over.
"I'm already down."
It was Maca who spoke, and he was standing in the doorway, looking at everyone calmly, and even smiling apologetically.
“…… Kingsley, Lupin, Tonks, are you going to Harry? No need to go, Harry had already been taken to Hogwarts by Miss Bones, and he was safe now. ”
"You guy, why"
Sirius was interrupted in the middle of his sentence.
"I'm sorry, I know you're all in a hurry," Maka said, "and this time it was my mistake...... Ms. Bones was my contact, and I was supposed to tell you later that it would be okay, who knows."
Speaking of this, he shook his head slightly, and continued: "In short, you don't have to worry, everything is fine here. ”
To be honest, the moment they saw Maca appear, everyone's first reaction was to breathe a sigh of relief. Then, when Maca calmly said that Harry was fine, the heart that had been hanging in the air finally fell to the ground.
But after that, all kinds of complaints came to my heart.
"Maca, what are you doing in your study alone for so long?" Of all the people, Hermione was the most restless, "and you cast a spell on the study door...... Why? ”
Maca smiled and shook her head.
"I met Voldemort's ambush at the Ministry of Magic......"
"You're hurt!" Hermione immediately ran to Maca's side screaming, pulling and pulling at him in a panicked manner, looking for the non-existent wound, "Where's the injury?" You okay? Maca ...... You okay? ”
Maca hurriedly stretched out her hand to stop her, "It's okay, I'm fine...... Ay! Don't touch it down! ”
The others also reacted at this time, don't look at Maca's lighthearted words, but the thought that Maca would stay in the study all night before coming out, their hearts became heavy.
"Are you really okay?" Lupin said worriedly as he looked at him.
"It's okay, it's really okay!" Maca looked up and smiled as she grabbed Hermione's arm, "From this sneak attack, it can be seen that Voldemort is already quite impatient...... He used to believe in the supremacy of strength, but now he's starting to use stratagem......"
"Wouldn't that be even more difficult to deal with?" Kingsley frowned.
"You can say that, but it's not necessarily a bad thing," Maka explains, "and once you put your hopes for a breakout on a plan, you have to come up with a plan that is as perfect as possible...... But in this world, there is no such thing as an absolutely perfect plan. ”
Speaking of this, Maca shrugged her shoulders and said, "I've failed because of this before, and now I'm glad that the plan didn't make it to the end......"
"All in all, if Voldemort is still the same as in the past, and intends to solve all problems with violence, it will be very unfavorable for the Order of the Phoenix, and the biggest possibility is that both sides will lose!" "And now, we just need to find a way to respond appropriately to Voldemort's actions......"
"So, tonight, gather the main members of the Order of the Phoenix, we need to reformulate the combat policy!"
……
Ms. Burns...... Or rather, Miss Bones, who was a very large wizard with a square chin.
Her short gray hair was actually similar to that of Mrs. Hooch, the professor in flight class, except that she always covered them up with her hat.
She often wears a pair of spotless monocles, and the clothes she wears are always meticulously cleaned, and she looks like a cold and noble high-class witch.
She has been working in the Ministry of Magic for many years, and she has also relied on her own ability to become the head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement, which is indeed not easy for a witch who has lost power in her family.
Incidentally, during Harry's interrogation, Miss Bones sat on the judgment seat.
To be honest, judging by first impressions, it would be difficult for anyone to think that she was from Dumbledore's side. Because she has never been smiling, and she is ruthless to people and things, she is a typical Slytherin.
Of course, in fact, not so long ago, she was not a member of the Order of the Phoenix.
But even so, her fate with the Order of the Phoenix has been decided from the beginning.
The reason for this is simple: her brother Edgar Bones was one of the founders of the Order of the Phoenix, and his entire family, including his brother, was killed by Voldemort.
Since then, the Bones family, which was originally a strong family, has suddenly plummeted and turned into a down-and-out family that is about to completely break off the inheritance.
"Uh...... Ms. Bones, aren't you staying? ”
At the gate of Hogwarts Castle, Harry asked hesitantly as he stood by the gate.
"I still have work to do." Amelia's face was as cold as usual, but her tone was soft.
"But...... Now you're in danger too! Harry hurriedly said, "Those attackers last night"
"My work is more important than my own life," Amelia said calmly, "and if I hide out of fear, won't that give Voldemort a chance?" I have to be there, understand? ”
"Oh, but," Harry nodded though he still wanted to stop him, "I thank you again for your help to me, Miss Bones, please be careful!" ”
"Of course, I thank you for your concern, kid."
Amelia reached out and patted Harry on the shoulder, then turned decisively and walked towards the school gate.
"I don't know how Ron and they ......," Harry said, but remembering yesterday's experience at Bones' house, his heart couldn't help but feel a little more solemn.
Harry felt his powerlessness under the frenzied attacks of the Death Eaters, but it also reinforced his belief that he wanted to work hard.
The warm breeze rustled across the lawn in front of Hogwarts Castle, but it was as peaceful as ever.