“…… Marca and Dumbledore have shown us by their actions that we don't have to fear Professor Umbridge, but we can't choose to confront her head-on. Fastest update"

Hermione's words came from Luna's mouth to Maca.

To be honest, Maca was very recognizant of Hermione's acumen. If Hermione still chooses to enter the Ministry of Magic in the future and contribute to the reform of the wizarding world, at least she will not be discouraged by some judgments about the situation.

The situation as it was, as Hermione had judged.

The struggle between the Order of the Phoenix and the Death Eaters continues, but due to Maca's repeated schemes, this struggle has long since gone into the shadows. The offensive and defensive situation that had been expanded by Voldemort to the entire British wizarding world was now finally confined to the "heartland" of the Ministry of Magic.

And the key is that Voldemort, who was forced again and again by Maca's momentum plan, not only lost people, but also lost "momentum". He wanted to dominate the British wizarding world, and he couldn't do without them.

That's why he gave up the previous "National Panic War" and instead focused on the power center of the Ministry of Magic, trying to make a final decision from the perspective of power.

Not to mention the disadvantages of doing this, at least the benefits are indispensable, after all, neither Maca nor Dumbledore can blatantly sweep everything away with a wand.

"Luna, you don't have to worry about this mess, just study and do what you like. When all this trouble is over, I'll go with you to Sweden to find the scimitar-horned snorer! ”

Maca sat behind her desk and smiled at her with a relaxed smile.

Hearing Maca say this, Luna didn't immediately nod her head, although she looked a little moved.

“…… Maca ...... They seem to have a really good relationship. ”

Looking at the girl in front of her who had been in a trance all day long, as if she didn't care about anything, Maca really didn't want her to be involved in this dangerous dispute.

But her current words made Maca stunned.

Luna is a kind-hearted girl, perhaps because of her pure heart, she often inadvertently perceives people's hearts.

Maca's protection of her, she must have been aware of it, it was not a very secret thing, and this protection was precisely because of Maca's care.

Luna could feel it, as if there was a warmth surrounding her and making her feel comfortable.

But it was precisely because of this protection that Maca almost ignored her true feelings: this girl, who had been incompatible with others since she was a child and had always been on the verge of loneliness, was actually the most eager for friendship.

She was envious of the innocent friendship between the group of lions, but because of the warmth that Maca brought her, she subconsciously didn't want to go against Maca's wishes.

“…… Let me think about it! ”

Maca's words sound like they have no beginning or end, but the communication between him and Luna has always been like this, and it is not surprising.

Luna blinked slightly, not knowing if she understood or not, but there seemed to be an innocent smile on her face.

……

On Maca's side, he's quite comfortable as a professor, but here at Black's house, he received a somewhat unusual report.

“…… Do you think this case has anything to do with Voldemort? ”

In the reception room of Black's old house, Lupin looked at the report in his hand, his brow furrowed slightly.

"You don't need to ask, he must have not run away!" Sirius said impatiently.

Because he had been trapped in the house, he felt that the dog hair on his body was about to become moldy, but he also knew that he really couldn't run out casually, so he could only sulk.

The key question, Kingsley said, is not whether it is related to Voldemort, but what kind of magic is causing the symptoms of the wizard in this case. Tonks Road, who had just returned from the Ministry of Magic.

"yes!" Lupin thought for a moment, then shook his head and said, "To say that this is very different from the 'Black Death' that McLean said, but there is also a part in common that both are confused. ”

"It's said to be related to the soul, but I don't know if it's specific or not." Tonks said casually, and when she saw that everyone else was looking at her, she immediately waved her hand again, "Don't look at me, I've just heard Maca mention a few words." ”

Sirius smacked his tongue and sighed heavily.

"Since we can't tell, let's contact McLean as soon as possible!" Lupin pondered again for a moment, and then made a decisive decision, "Molly, please go and pass a code to McLean!" ”

"yes, okay."

Mrs. Weasley answered, then turned around and walked briskly upstairs.

"Delirious, in a daze for a long time, and then gradually falling into madness, and showing extremely strong attacks**...... Hopefully this is just an example, otherwise ......"

As Lupin's words spoke, the members of the reception room couldn't help but show a solemn look......

It wasn't long before Maca received a letter from an unknown source, and looking at the symbol in the middle of the blank letterhead, he knew he had to go back tonight.

Although I don't know what happened, since I will contact him, it means that the Order of the Phoenix must be in trouble. It's just that it doesn't seem to be a very urgent problem, otherwise the code letter would have been sent in a red envelope.

That night, Maca hurried back to Black's old house.

"McLean, what do you think?"

In the eyes of everyone's inquiry, Maca only shook her head slightly.

"It seems that there must be some kind of effect on the soul, and in this time and age, Voldemort is obviously not free from suspicion," he pondered for a moment, and then continued, "but this kind of thing cannot be discerned by the report alone...... What about the victims? Where is it? ”

"Uh...... Victim? Tonks hesitated, "Do you mean the mad wizard, or the other two wizards who were killed by that mad wizard?" ”

"Of course it's the crazy ......," Maca said with a shrug.

"I guess I'm still locked up in the Ministry of Magic's dungeon!" Tonks said truthfully.

"Hmm......" Maka couldn't help frowning slightly when she heard this, "Since you're in the dungeon, it means that you can't visit at will?" ”

"Yes! Now the case is under the watchful eye of Scrimgeour's people, and only Kingsley has contact with the report for the time being. Tonks nodded helplessly.

"So he's working overtime because of this now?"

"Kingsley? He's working overtime, yes, but he's working overtime for the Order of the Phoenix, not the Ministry of Magic," Tonks said, spreading his hands, "and he's only indirectly exposed to that case, and now he's going to the scene of the crime to investigate, hoping to find some reliable clues." ”

"Really?"

Maca said, looking down at the report in her hand again, and then handed it to Lupin.

"I'll go to Kingsley first, and if it doesn't work, I'll have to rely on you to find a way to get close to that mad wizard." He said, "There was so much commotion in the Department of Mysteries that I don't feel right now." ”

"If I don't get anything, I won't come back, I can't leave Hogwarts for the time being, and I need you to bother more and keep an eye on whether there are any similar cases."

Speaking of this, he paused, and added: "If you find out before the Aurors of the Ministry of Magic, of course, find a way to bring the victim back, provided that you are safe!" ”

"Okay, I know what to do." Lupin nodded immediately.

As a result, Maca did not return to the Order of the Phoenix headquarters that night, and it was clear that they had not found anything special at the scene of the crime.

However, in Kingsley's mouth, he has obtained some newly collected information.

There is a reference to the inexplicably mad wizard, whose symptoms are still continuing. Although there are occasional periods of calmerness, most of the time they are still in a very unstable state of mind.

The Ministry of Magic has used magic to control it for the time being, but the danger remains.

It is worth mentioning that the "slightly calm" daze time is still shortening, and the time period of falling into madness is getting longer and longer.

If this continues, sooner or later the wizard will go completely insane and die of exhaustion after a long sleepless period.

……

In the early hours of the next morning, in the Gryffindor Tower, in the girls' dormitory.

The weather has been cooling down lately, and everyone is wearing thin sweaters, and Hermione is no exception.

It's just that she had already gotten up from bed early this morning. Probably because the temperature was particularly low before dawn, she still wore a blanket over her.

While her roommate was still asleep, Hermione was lying alone at her desk in the bedroom, fiddling with something.

As if for fear of disturbing his roommate's sleep, the oil lamp on the desk emitted only a faint glow, slightly removing the darkness before the sun rose.

As time passed, a glimmer of morning light finally appeared between the cracks of the curtains.

A flat pillar of light quietly landed on the blanket on Hermione's shoulder, and also landed next to the desk, but Hermione, who was focused on the work at hand, did not notice it quickly.

As the darkness of the room was dispelled by the rising sunlight, she finally turned around and squinted at the window.

The curtains are illuminated by the sunlight, and a golden edge of light is outlined.

Hermione couldn't help but stretch and yawn deeply before she re-closed the square box on her desk, then stood up and gently brushed open the corner of the curtain.

"It's a nice day today," a smile as vibrant as the morning sun appeared on her face, "If you want to, let's talk to Maca today, it's almost ready anyway!" ”

As she spoke, she glanced back at the box on the table, a smile on her face that tinged with smugness.