"Hermione, are you sure of the entrance to that 'black market'...... Is it around here? ”

Ron looked left and right, and there was only a somewhat permeating ruin except for the gray mist that seemed to be everywhere.

Yes, it does look a little strange here, after all, the surrounding buildings are mostly unharmed, except for this one that has almost completely collapsed.

But other than that, it seems that there is nothing special about it.

"That's right—Tonks said that the new entrance to the black market was a gallery, tucked away between a Muggle second-hand bookstore and a warehouse." Hermione pointed to the left and right, "Look! That's the bookstore, and on the other side is the warehouse...... Moreover, there are many various oil paintings scattered in the ruins......"

It hadn't been long since they snuck out of Diagon Alley.

It's just that the four of them have now mastered a "new technique" for hurrying, both in terms of movement speed and concealment, and even effectively avoid the dark wizards who are running around the city.

However, it is clear that there are disadvantages to moving with a broom.

London is now full of thick fog, and you can only rely on the location of take-off and landing to determine the direction of the flight, and you can't see anything along the way. In this way, let alone looking for people while flying.

It has to be said that even if Hermione happened to pass above Percy's head when she was flying in the air, she must have been completely unaware.

Of course, the chances of that happening were obviously slim, small enough for Hermione to abandon her ground rush in order to increase her operational efficiency.

"You guys wait outside, I'll go take a look first."

Hermione looked at the messy ruins in front of her, the cracked walls, and the second floor, which was precarious due to the lack of support, as if to warn everyone who passed by.

She didn't know if there was a third floor further up - the fog covered everything around her, and a little farther away, all that was left was gray.

"Hermione, wait!" Seeing that she was planning to enter this half-collapsed dangerous building, Ron hurriedly spoke out and said, "This place is too dangerous, our levitation charm will definitely not be able to withstand the weight of a floor, plus there is no way to apparition in the fog, in case this if—"

"But somebody has to go in and check it out, doesn't it?" Hermione frowned slightly, "What's more, this gallery is a little strange, and I think it's more likely to be a disguise - think of Hogwarts, isn't it also a ruin in the eyes of Muggles?" ”

"That'...... That won't do," Ron said after a slight hesitation, then gritted his teeth, "The entrance is an unfinished painting, right?" I'll go in and find it! ”

"Huh?"

When Hermione and Ginny heard this, they immediately looked at Ron in surprise.

"What's wrong with you?"

"What's wrong!" Ron tightened his wand tightly in his hand and said, "Isn't that weird?" But don't forget, I'm also a Gryffindor! Don't fight with me, that's it! Whoever is rambling will be in a hurry with whom! ”

With that, he lifted his leg and walked towards the dangerous building, which looked like it was about to collapse twice, leaving Hermione and the others with puzzled expressions.

"What the hell is wrong with him?"

Hermione wanted to stop Ron, but she looked at the back of the other party's resolute departure, and was stunned that she couldn't open her mouth. Ginny on the side was stunned for a while, and then couldn't help whispering:

"He'd occasionally get too strong, but that was usually only when Fred and George were making fun of him...... I've never seen a situation like today's when it started inexplicably. ”

However, is Ron really just trying to be strong?

"Ahh

As soon as he entered the dark ruins of the gallery, he was immediately startled by some brick debris falling from the top of his head.

"Oh...... Merlin's stinky socks! Is it too late for me to regret it now? ”

To be honest, Ron's volunteering was indeed a bit abrupt, obviously Hermione's decision was the first priority along the way, but just now he said something like that on an impulse.

However, although his actions just now were indeed impulsive, some of his inner thoughts had already begun to linger when he left Hogwarts.

Coming to London and delving into this strange fog, Ron always felt that he couldn't stand still as he had done in the past.

Yes, my abilities are indeed limited, but this does not excuse me for being afraid of this and that.

Not to mention, he is the only male among the four people on this trip, and when he encounters danger, he can't always hide behind the girls and be a burden, right?

Therefore, there is nothing wrong with saying that it is stubborn, but this is also a conclusion that Ron came to after some thought.

"Hmm...... Forget it! Those words just now were embarrassing enough, wouldn't it be even more embarrassing to go back now if you didn't find anything? ”

“…… Fluorescent flash. ”

The light from the tip of the staff dispelled the darkness around it a little. But the ubiquitous gray mist made the effect of the glowing spell much lower at once...... All right! Better than nothing!

"Let's hope there's no dark wizard hiding here...... No, I guess even a dark wizard wouldn't want to come here! ”

Ron walked slowly through the half-collapsed foyer, muttering alone as he went, and was he still scared to stop by some creaking sounds.

But in any case, under the double obstacle of fog and darkness, he still moved forward step by step, and did not stand still for a long time.

In a few moments, Ron made his way through the small foyer and into a cloister that had collapsed even more.

It can be seen that most of the paintings that should have been hanging on the wall have fallen to the ground at the moment. And even a small part of the wall that barely survived was full of cracks, but it was all crooked, as if it could fall down at any moment.

With his wand in hand, he cautiously walked through the porch, examining each portrait one by one.

"Huh?"

As he walked, Ron suddenly stopped—not out of fear, not because he had found the "unfinished portrait," but because ...... There is no road ahead.

Extending his glowing wand further, he noticed that the corridor ahead seemed to have collapsed badly, blocking the entire path from the falling wall.

"If this ruin is really just a disguise, then the entrance must be here...... But where will it be? ”

He had seen every painting in the vicinity, and had not found anything unfinished, but many had been damaged by bricks.

After a moment of hesitation, Ron had the heart to rummage through the rubble, but he was worried that the wall would collapse here because of his own movement, and he didn't know what to do for a while.

But at this moment, he heard a voice suddenly sound behind him.

"Ron, why don't you look up?"

"Hermione?"

When he heard the voice, he didn't bother to look up, but turned and looked behind him.

"Why did you all come in?"

"Do you think we're really going to let you in alone?" Hermione glared at him as usual, "I don't know what you're messing with, but now is not the time for you to be reckless!" ”

As she spoke, she and Ginny and Luna behind her came to Ron's side, and then looked up at the ceiling. I saw that the wand in her hand was held high, and the tip of the wand also lit up, but it was obviously not bright enough to penetrate the fog and let her see more.

Not far away, Ron looked at Hermione's figure, and only said after a moment:

"I'll admit that I was really trying to be strong...... But don't you think that in situations like this, where people need to take risks, I am the only one who is the most suitable person? ”

"Fluorescent flicker, maximize!" With another wave of her wand, Hermione unleashed the brightness of her wand's glowing charm to the limit she could reach, and then casually said, "You're the best?" Why? ”

"Because ......"

Ron paused, and suddenly whispered:

"Because don't you like maca? If you die, what are you going to like—"

"Huh?"

When Hermione heard this, her raised right hand unconsciously withdrew a little, and even her attention was distracted a lot by Ron's words. She was stunned for a moment, then subconsciously turned her head to look at Luna before turning her head to look at Ron.

But Ron ignored her inexplicable expression, and continued:

"And I'...... You see, I don't like anybody, and I don't like anyone, even if ...... Even if something happens, it's better than if you have an accident, isn't it? ”

"Ron?"

Suddenly, Luna, who had not spoken, called out to him and walked up to him with light steps.

"What's wrong?" Ron subconsciously took a half-step back.

"Maca used to tell me that Ron is a boy who is good at everything, but he always likes to be alone and cranky. And he said that this is actually a bit like me......"

"Uh, and then?" Ron asked, confused.

"Then he showed me a way to remind people not to think too much!" Luna pursed her lips and said as if she was a little itchy, "He said, if the other party is a girl, then hug her; And if the other party is a boy......"

“…… Well? ”

Ron watched as Luna switched her wand from her right hand to her left, then raised her white fist.

"Bang!"

"Oh-"

Luna withdrew her fist and looked at Ron's probe who was crouching down with her stomach covered with some concern, before she said to the back of the other's head:

“…… Then punch him in the stomach! Oh, did I hit too hard? ”

"Ahem...... Ron crouched on the ground and said with difficulty, "No, it's okay...... But Luna, don't you think it's possible that Maca is just joking when she's talking? ”

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