The Order of Merlin, which represents honor.

For wizards who don't value honor, it's just a relatively rare collectible; But for wizards who equate fame and achievement with life, it represents at least the recognition of the entire European wizarding community.

The Merlin Medal does not bring the most direct benefit to the recipient, but with this medal, it is much easier to seek benefits.

Maca picked up the small medal from the box Akinbad was holding and gently fastened it to her chest, the light on the surface of the medal lingering on her chest, as if even he himself looked more erect.

The youngest holder of the Order of Merlin in history was quietly born at such a private luncheon.

After all, the medal on the front of Maca's placket is actually closely associated with Voldemort. It represents not only Maca's merits and honors, but also Maca's official will to draw a line with Voldemort.

At this moment, a group of wizards in the audience are constantly talking to each other, they are weighing the gains and losses of their current positions, and carefully considering the path they will choose next.

Among them, of course, the first thing for lonely people is to consider the safety of themselves and their families, but more important members of the power need to consider the development trend of their forces.

Until now, the intention of Dumbledore's private banquet has been revealed.

After he and Maca repelled Voldemort's attacks in succession, and after the audio-visual event hosted by Maca revealed the fact that "Voldemort is not invincible", Dumbledore obviously wanted to take advantage of the victory and reshuffle the current force composition.

This is a direction and an inevitability.

However, Dumbledore and Maca certainly understood that this was not something that could be achieved overnight, and today's luncheon was just the beginning.

Not long after, the luncheon finally ended in a state of panic.

Under Dumbledore's introduction, Maca is familiar with many of today's famous wizards.

No matter which side those wizards are currently on, in the wizarding world, where interests are intricately intertwined, the enemies of the present may not be friends of the future.

Maca also understands this very well.

Watching the so-called "celebrities" leave one by one, Maca stood beside Dumbledore, quietly thinking about every step she would take.

"Dumbledore, McLean, ......"

A voice rang out behind them, and Dumbledore and Maca turned around at the same time, smiling and nodding at the man.

"Karkaroff," Dumbledore said with a smile, "I wonder if what happened today is what you want to see?" ”

"At least a lot of peace of mind, right?" Maca followed.

Karkaroff looked at the old and young in front of him with a strained face, and suddenly took a deep breath - if the two wizards had been standing together, Voldemort would never have the slightest hope of victory.

He looked back and forth at Dumbledore and Maca for a few moments, and finally pulled out a small metal cylinder from his bosom and handed it to them.

"I'm still the same, don't forget to promise me something!"

After Maca reached out to take it, Karkaroff turned decisively and walked briskly towards the school gate.

"Maka, remember what I said in my letter?" The two stood silently for a moment, and Dumbledore suddenly spoke.

"Of course," Maka nodded, "if the professor wants to go for a walk, I'll be with you at any time." ”

In the past two years, Maca's figure has risen a lot, but compared to Dumbledore, who is already tall, he is much worse.

With the current momentum, Maca estimates that she will not grow as tall as Dumbledore in this life, but in Dumbledore's eyes, Maca is constantly growing.

Dumbledore and Maca walked in the garden on the side of the castle, looking at the flowers and flowers around them, and their mood seemed to become much brighter.

"How are you feeling today?" Dumbledore asked, smiling.

"Not bad," Maka shrugged, "but in general, I prefer to snuggle up in front of a large pile of magic books in my room than a large black head. ”

"Yes! Many people want freedom, but sometimes what they want is not always easy to get. Dumbledore shrugged.

The two of them walked in the garden, talking with each other, and they looked like they were all in love.

Speaking of which, the conversation between the two seems to rarely involve serious business, especially during this kind of walk, most of them are casual small talk and say something specious.

But in fact, for the two of them, what they need most is really to relax.

Both are very purposeful people, and what to do and what to think has already been decided. It is precisely because both of them know this from each other that they rarely interfere with each other's intentions.

It wasn't until the end that Dumbledore looked at Maca and asked, "Are you ready?" ”

Maca raised the metal cylinder in his hand and said helplessly: "To be honest, I really don't want to ...... at all But it's all now, and it's too late to regret it. ”

"Then you can do it yourself!" Dumbledore smiled, then simply turned and headed for the castle.

……

"McLean."

As soon as she returned to the Black family's mansion, Maca was stopped by Sirius.

"I think you'll have to look at this ......"

Maca followed Sirius to the reception room, and a letter was immediately slipped into his hand.

"Letter from the Ministry of Magic?"

As he spoke, he unfolded the letter and read it carefully, then nodded knowingly.

"Maka, didn't you mean ......," Harry hesitated, who was sitting on the sidelines, a little distraught.

"It was my negligence." Maca said calmly.

The letter was all too familiar to Maca, as he had received something similar.

Specifically, here's a notification document:

——————

Dear Mr. Potter,

According to intelligence, the Muggle family home you belong to has traces of Dementor activity.

In response, the Aurors of the Division (Department of Magical Law Enforcement) conducted an on-the-spot investigation and found the bodies of five magical creatures suspected to be Dementors.

As such, you have been added to the list of suspects in colluding with the Dementors to defect and harass the Muggle masses, and given the gravity of the case, we regret to inform you that you will be tried at the Ministry of Magic at 9 a.m. on August 12th.

Pierce Hinkenis

Ministry of Magic, Department of Magical Law Enforcement, Auror Office.

——————

"Harry can't go!" Sirius said firmly, "It's clear that something has gone wrong with the Ministry of Magic, and now Fudge is—"

"No," Maca retorted, "Harry must go!" ”

"Do you understand what you're talking about!" Sirius grabbed Maca's arm and yelled, "You should know best what the Ministry of Magic is doing!" Have you forgotten Snape's tip? ”

"That's why Harry should go." Maca's face did not change and said, "If you want him to be like you, he has been hiding here and can't go out, then you can keep him!" ”

"Sirius, Maca is right." Lupin frowned, a worried expression.

With that, Maca ignored Sirius, who had fallen silent, and turned her head to look at Harry.

"Harry, I'll tell you one thing first—according to Snape's secret report, the British Ministry of Magic has been infiltrated by Voldemort's forces—and he's planted his own men in it a long time ago. To be more precise, the current Ministry of Magic is indeed very dangerous. ”

"I ......" Harry looked at Sirius and subconsciously clenched his hands.

"You don't have to worry about what Sirius says," said Maca calmly, "I have already said that if you don't go, you will have to hide here all the time; If you go, I've got a mission for you......"

"Now, Harry, it's up to you to decide - to go or not?"

After tossing the test to Harry, Maca turned and left the reception room, knowing that Harry needed a moment to think about it.

In the hallway outside the reception room, Hermione suddenly chased after him and stopped him.

"Maca! You just said...... Is it your negligence? Hermione didn't believe it

"Yes! Can't I be negligent? Maca turned her head and smiled at her.

Hermione pursed her thin lips and argued, "I don't think that's your negligence!" ”

"Don't think of me too perfectly, people always make mistakes, don't they?" Maca shook her head casually.

Hermione pursed her lips disapprovingly, pointing at Maca, "Do you think I haven't seen you when you're wrong?" ”

"Huh?"

Maca couldn't help but be stunned when he heard this—the first thing he thought of was when Luna was injured, but for Hermione, what she remembered the most was the moment at the end of the first year.

At that time, Maca's expression was enough to make Hermione remember it for the rest of her life.

"Okay, okay! I'll admit you've guessed a good time......" Maca whispered, smiling and beckoning to her, "Come with me to the study first, and we'll talk there." ”

……

Although Harry hadn't slept well at night lately, and had been thinking about questions that seemed far away from him, he had finally been happy for the first time in the summer.

It's still very easy to live here, everyone gets together and has a support for each other.

But today, he lay in bed, looking at the ceiling blurred by night, and couldn't help but think of the terrible things that were about to be tried at the Ministry of Magic.

Is the Ministry of Magic already controlled by Voldemort? Or is he on his way to control? Even Maca said it was dangerous, wouldn't that ......

The thought of this pierced his heart like a myriad of sharp needles.

These sudden things were so terrible that he didn't dare say it out loud, not even to Ron and Hermione.

As for the two of them, even though Harry had seen them muttering together at dinner before, and throwing worried glances at him from time to time, they had just like him and had said nothing about it.

"Exactly...... What to do? ”