"I'm sorry, Miss Granger...... Mr. Lupin just said that there is something important to do, so the gate is closed for the time being, and no one is allowed to enter......"

Outside the main entrance of the new Ministry of Magic hall, Hermione, who was supposed to go to Dean St. Mungo, didn't seem to go upstairs as Harry had promised, but went back and forth, returning to the place where she had just left.

However, the Aurors who were guarding the door insisted and did not let her through.

To be honest, they were actually in a difficult situation, because Hermione had contributed a lot to the evacuation operation these days, just like them. Even their breakfast and lunch were made by Hermione and the other volunteers during their temporary stay at the camp.

Even though they were on official business for now, several Aurors understood the importance of discipline in extraordinary times. But in terms of personal emotions alone, Hermione, who looked a little anxious to be blocked out by them, obviously still felt a little sorry.

However, orders are orders, and if they can't make a clear distinction between public and private, they won't be placed here to guard the new Ministry of Magic building, which is a key location of wartime command.

"Miss Granger, I'm really sorry, but we really can't let you in. If you have any important information that you have to say, we can pass it on on your behalf, but you really can't go in. ”

"Hmm...... Forget it," Hermione thought for a moment, but still shook her head helplessly, "I see...... I'm the one who should say I'm sorry, and if you insist on letting me go, it will definitely make you embarrassed. ”

In the end, she did not give them the reason why she wanted to go in, and only hesitated for a moment at the door before she pursed her lips and turned to walk down the steps.

But at this moment, the door of the hall opened by itself.

"Mr. Lupin!"

As soon as the Aurors saw the figure that appeared at the door, they immediately greeted him.

"Good work," Lupin smiled, then looked at Hermione, who had stopped on the steps and looked back, "Why are you back again?" Didn't Maca tell you to tidy up the observation room? ”

"Uh......"

Hermione saw Lupin come out, but hesitated slightly.

"Harry, they're gone, I'm just ...... There are still some questions......" she said with a slight hesitation, then shook her head slightly, and then said, "Lupin, I can ...... Go in and say? ”

"Hmm," Lupin groaned for a moment before nodding, "Then come in!" ”

To be honest, Hermione had expected to see something surprising when she entered the hall, after all, Lupin's attitude always made people feel a little concerned.

But when she followed the other party in, she subconsciously took a look, only to find that the hall was still the same as when she left before, there was no change.

Oh, if anything, there were a few fewer people, and after they were gone, it seemed that even Maca had left, and now there were only two people left in the hall, her and Lupin.

"Bang."

With a flick of his wand as Lupin walked to the sandbox, the door was closed again, and the hall became quiet.

"According to what you just said, Harry doesn't know about your return here, do they?" Lupin held the edge of the sand table with one hand and said casually, "Say it!" What's the matter with running back to me? ”

"Well, actually......" Hermione looked left and right again, and after reconfirming that Maca was indeed gone, she continued, "Actually, I was going to come to find Maca...... About the patrol team just now. ”

"Just looking for him?" Lupin shrugged his shoulders, still speaking slowly in his usual gentle tone, "He also left not long after you left, saying that he wanted to make some preparations for a little check-up, you know, the two wounded people who will be sent over soon." ”

"Ah, really? Well...... So? ”

Lupin's words seemed to make Hermione suddenly start to hesitate a little again, as if she had suddenly doubted her previous thoughts.

On the other side, Lupin, who deliberately said that sentence, couldn't help but feel quite emotional about this former student when he saw that Hermione was a little shaken.

As Maca had said, Hermione was indeed sharp and quite intelligent, and she had apparently sensed something unusual from the omissions in Lupin's words earlier.

It was only after Lupin deliberately mentioned that Maca was going to prepare for the inspection that Hermione was still confused.

If something really happened to Sirius, how could Maca be so calm to do something unrelated to saving people?

Just when Lupin was calm on the surface, but secretly sighed in his heart, Hermione, who was misled by Lupin's words just now, finally couldn't help but speak:

"Lupin, I remember, Sirius is on the patrol's side, right? I mentioned two injuries, Sirius, is he okay? I came back to make sure you knew that Harry wasn't there. ”

Harry was Sirius's godson, and since Harry had lost his parents at a young age, Sirius was almost like Harry's real father.

If something really happened to Sirius, Harry would have gone to London desperately.

But as far as Maca has been saying before, the current London side can be said to be very dangerous, even if Harry's current strength is by no means extraordinary, it is very likely that he will not be able to come back.

At least according to Maca, that's right.

"Well, I can understand your worries, and I already understand your hard work for Harry," Lupin said with a slight bow, "but don't worry! Sirius is okayI've been good friends with him for so many years, almost like a brother, if something really happened to him, could I still be so calm? ”

"Uh...... I think if it's Lupin......" Hermione said hesitantly, but quickly waved her hand again, "Wait, no...... I'm not saying you don't value feelings or anything, don't get me wrong! ”

After a hurried explanation, she continued:

"It's just that you have always given us the impression that you are so calm, calm, and considerate of the overall situation, and even Maca trusts you very much because of this. That's why I thought."

"Oh, don't rush to explain, I can see what you mean."

Lupin listened to Hermione's words, but his expression was still so peaceful.

"I think I have to thank you for the compliment, but...... Honestly, I'm probably not as reliable as you think. What if something really happened to Sirius...... You know, back then, the four of us buddies, plus Lily, are now just me and him. ”

"So...... If even he is gone......"

Speaking of this, Lupin couldn't help but sigh softly, and the gloomy face made Hermione feel sorry for mentioning it.

"I'm sorry."