Around six o'clock in the afternoon, the kitchen where everyone usually eats has been decorated with joy.

The long table was filled with a variety of food, more than half of which was Ron's favorite, apparently prepared by Mrs. Weasley with a slow motherly love.

Above the sumptuous table, a bright red banner hung with the words "Congratulations to Ron and Hermione on being elected prefects."

In all corners of the kitchen, beautiful ribbons are decorated as if they were celebrating some kind of holiday.

"I think we should have an evening party instead of sitting and eating dryly like usual!"

Mrs. Weasley watched Hermione, Ron, George, Fred, and Ginny walk in and said happily, "Your dad and Bill are on their way back, Ron...... I asked the owl to send them a letter, and they were so excited! ”

Both Fred and George took turns rolling their eyes at the banner.

Sirius, Kingsley, Lupin, and Tonks were already here, and Lena continued to help Mrs. Weasley bring more food outside, and it seemed that Mrs. Weasley was not going to stop piling up the table.

"Miss Lena, hasn't Maca come down yet?" Hermione asked Lena, who had just come out of it.

"Mr. McLean's words, Lenny has gone to call him." Lena put down the fried chicken leg in her hand and replied quietly.

"That guy always stays in the study, won't he get bored?"

Tonks quickly snatched one from the plate full of fried chicken thighs, baring his teeth from one hand to the other, as if he had been burned.

"I don't think so," said Lupin with a smile, "he's a research freak, and he's been like this since I first met him...... But today is different, just now Molly asked him to help deal with the Boggart hidden in the desk in the living room on the second floor. ”

"Yes!" Mrs. Weasley said, "McLean said, it's time to clean that parlor too. ”

"He's always thinking too much, and it's okay to clean it up early in the morning." Sirius said angrily, "I don't want to see any of the old things in this house anyway - it would be nice to throw away the portrait in the porch too!" ”

……

At the same time, in the living room on the second floor.

"Bastard Maca! My sister asked Leni to come and call you—huh? Leni, who had just run to the door of the living room, suddenly stopped talking, stared at it with wide eyes, and said loudly, "Bastard Maca!" Are you stealing delicious food behind Lennie's back? It's disgusting! ”

"I warned you a long time ago that you should no longer treat humans as food, don't you remember?"

In the dimly lit living room, Maca, who was crouching at the desk, looked back, a rare hint of annoyance in her tone.

Leni was visibly startled by him, and shrank in her mouth, not daring to speak out again—for the first time she had noticed an expression of anger in Maca.

Even if it's just a hint, it's enough to make Leni scared.

Maca sighed softly, then looked back at the dark shadow on the ground, and shook her head slightly.

In the shadows on the ground, a person was lying in a pool of blood, and a clear smell of blood spread in the living room, stimulating the olfactory system of the two people.

It was a boggart, Maca certainly knew it, and he wasn't panicking.

At the beginning, in his temporary state of loss of emotion and emotion, Bogut could not feel his fear, so naturally he could not conjure up the corresponding scene to intimidate him.

But now, Maca really has the emotion of "fear".

Everyone has fears, even the crazy ones like Voldemort, and Maca naturally doesn't lack this inevitable emotion.

There is no doubt that what Maca fears most now is death, and it is not her own death, but the death of the girl he cares about the most.

Looking at Luna, who was lying in a pool of scarlet blood, Maca's face was not good-looking.

For a person like Harry, Maca can let him take the initiative to contact Voldemort, the "old enemy of fate", without any guilt; For friends like Hermione and Ron, because Maca knew they couldn't leave Harry alone, he could support them in their efforts to deal with Voldemort.

But for Luna, the girl who made him want to protect, Maca just wanted her to stay away, away and away, and it was best to always stand outside this circle that would hurt and even kill people at every turn.

But even if he deliberately kept Luna away and lived quietly by her father's side, wouldn't she really crash into her own for some unknown reason?

Maca wasn't sure, never been.

At this moment, what has become the dead Luna is just an ordinary Boggart. But how can he guarantee that Luna will not really become a cold ...... at some point in the future?

"Whew-"

Maca exhaled deeply, and the wand she had been holding in her hand flashed with light, and the Boggart that had been transformed into Luna vanished in an instant.

He was silent for a moment, then stood up and walked towards the door of the living room.

As she passed by Leni, who was still timid, Maca reached out and patted her head gently, revealing her usual gentle smile.

"I'm sorry, but I've occasionally been in a bad mood - you've been doing well all this time, so I'll let you meet the person you've always wanted to meet!"

With that, he walked with a steady pace to the other side of the stairs.

Leni subconsciously touched the top of her head, and it took her a moment to react to what she said to Maca.

"Who you want to see...... "Uncle Fenrir?" she muttered to herself. ”

Leni looked dazed, and after a moment of silent thought, she pursed her lips and chased downstairs.

……

"Maka, I'm waiting for you!"

When Maca showed up at the kitchen door, Hermione stood behind the table and waved happily.

"Hmm." Maca nodded, "Hermione, Ron, congratulations!" ”

"Thank you!" Hermione said with a slight blushing and a smile.

"That Boggart cleaned up?" A greasy Tonks on his lips excitedly asked, "How did it scare you?" I wonder what else would a guy like you be afraid of? ”

"I'm a normal person, okay?" Maca pouted, "As for what I'm afraid of...... Tell no one who will tell you, die of this heart! ”

"Hey! I said—" Tonks said dissatisfied, "tell me what's wrong!" I won't ...... Hey...... I'm not going to make fun of you with that kind of thing...... Well, probably? ”

"Alright, the most important thing tonight is to celebrate Hermione and Ron, don't go around me......" Maca moved two steps to the side and let Lenny behind her, "Now that we're all here, let's get started!" ”

"Alright, I think I can lift all the cups!" Mr. Weasley, who had just returned home, was the first to raise the goblet in his hand, "Congratulations to Ron and Hermione!" Congratulations on their election as Gryffindor Prefect! ”

Everyone raised their glasses with smiles on their faces, and then clapped vigorously, and Hermione and Ron were flushed with joy.

Especially Ron, who was the protagonist of the party for the first time in his life! Well, it's one of the main characters, but it's enough to make his chest explode with joy.

But at this moment, he took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down.

"I'm really happy to be a Gryffindor prefect or something, I never thought about it......" Ron said, shaking his head suddenly and awkwardly, "No, I never thought it was a lie, I've secretly fantasized about it many times......"

"Hahahaha-"

His sister Ginny laughed uncontrollably, but no one else was laughing, and she could only blush and put away the wild laughter.

Then she stole a glance at Fred and George, only to see the twin brothers snickering at her precious sister.

Obviously, Ginny had fallen for the two living brothers—they had discussed it before the meal, but in the end she was the only one laughing, like a little fool!

Fortunately, Ron didn't care, he coughed dryly, and continued: "However, I never thought that I could be this prefect, but it is true...... To be honest, I feel that way even now. ”

"But since Professor Dumbledore has given me this opportunity, I will definitely work hard for this unexpected surprise...... "Ron said sincerely, "and the one who can make me realize myself and understand the importance of hard work is the person I want to thank myself today......"

"He's my best friend, Maca!"

Almost everyone was surprised, including Ron's parents, the Weasleys. After all, in everyone's impression, Ron is not a child who knows how to introspect.

But today, Mrs. Weasley and Mr. Weasley read a flash called "growth" in the words of their son.

"You should thank yourself, after all, if you don't want to, nothing will change if I say more."

Maca smiled and nodded, he was really happy to see Ron grow in this way.

Remembering the ending that belonged to Ron as described in the Book of Vice, Maca couldn't help but want to do something for this "good friend".

Because Ron is different from Harry and Hermione, if he wants to grow, he will inevitably encounter more difficulties and obstacles.

Both Harry and Hermione are above average, while Ron always has low self-esteem. He can't really grow without breaking through the biggest obstacle of this layer.

"Nope! Maca! You've helped me more than anyone else, and I know that all too well......" Ron exclaimed, "So, I bought you a gift with the money my mother gave me for the prize, plus the little pocket money I had saved—"

"Bang!"

Before he could finish speaking, Ron bent down, and a large golden crucible appeared in his arms.

"The latest fully automatic mixing gold-plated crucible!"