Chapter 135: Two Letters
The next morning, Hogwarts was about to leave the station in smoke from the station, and Maca stood on the platform and waved goodbye to Harry. He looked a little distracted, and Willy was standing beside himβsomething that made Hermione feel awkward for no apparent reason.
When Maca's figure was too small to be seen anymore, Harry and the others retreated back into the carriage.
"That Willy hadn't shown up all semester, but just when Maca decided to stay at school, she showed up again!" Hermione said solemnly, "There's definitely something wrong with that!" β
"What's wrong with that!" Ron said nonchalantly.
Hermione pursed her lips and looked back at HarryβHarry was staring at Hogwarts at the moment, which was obscured by a mountain.
It's going to be two months before you see Hogwarts again!
"Oh, rejoice, Harry!" Hermione spoke to comfort her friend.
"I'm fine," Harry said quickly, "I'm just thinking about the holidays." β
"yes, I've been thinking about it too," Ron said, "Harry, you must come and stay with us...... I'll talk to my parents, and I'll give you a 'whisper'." Now I know how to play 'gossip'! β
"It's a call, Ron," Hermione said, "seriously, you should take Muggle Studies next year......"
Ron ignored her, and he continued.
ββ¦β¦ There's the Quidditch World Cup this summer! How's that, Harry? Come and stay at my house and let's go watch the game together! Dad can always get tickets from the unit. β
The suggestion made Harry happy.
"Yes, I bet the Dursleys would be happy to let me go...... Especially after I did that to Aunt Maggie......"
"Harry," Hermione said suddenly, looking back, "Look, what's that thing out the window?" β
Harry turned to look outside, only to see a large shadow leap in through the open window and land firmly on the empty seat beside Harry.
That's Marfa! Maca's big owl!
Hedwig on one side shrank back, and it was squeezed aside by Marfa at once. And Crookhill sat up in his seat, his big yellow eyes watching it warily.
Marfa stood on one leg in her seat, her other paw loosened, and a small gray owl rolled down to the side of the cushion.
Then, it casually placed the envelope in its mouth on Harry's lap, and immediately flew out the window with its wings out. The whole process was very fast, which made the three people in the carriage a little unresponsive.
At this time, Crookshan looked at the little owl again, and it seemed to be a little interested. Ron sensitively noticed this and grabbed the little owl in a hand.
Harry picked up the letter, it was for him!
He tore open the letter and shouted, "Sirius wrote it!" β
"What?" Ron and Hermione wondered, "Is there anything else he hasn't said?" Read onβ"
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Dear Harry,
I hope you will receive this letter before you get to your aunt's house. I don't know if they're used to owl messengers.
In fact, when you receive this letter, it means that I have left Hogwarts - not to tell you where to hide in case the letter is mishanded to someone else. I've always been a little skeptical about the reliability of owls, but Maca looks reassuring.
I'm sure the Dementors are still looking for me, but they have no hope of finding me anymore. I plan to let some Muggles see me soon, away from Hogwarts, so that the castle's security can be lifted.
During our brief meeting, there was one thing that I never had a chance to tell you, and that was that it was I who sent you the firebolts.
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"Hah!" Hermione triumphantly said, "Look! I told you he sent it! β
"Yes, but he didn't do anything about it, did he?" Ron said, "Ouch! β
The little owl was now crying happily in his hand, and it had pecked on one of his fingers, as if to think it was a way of showing kindness.
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Marka asked his Marfa to help me order this owl at the post office - I used your name, but told them to go to my own vault at Gringotts 711 to get the money.
Think of it as a thirteenth birthday gift from your godfather.
I think I frightened you, it was the night you left your uncle's house last year, and I would like to apologize for that. I just wanted to see you before I went north, but I think you were scared when you saw me.
Attached to the letter are some things for you, which I think will make your stay at Hogwarts more enjoyable next year. If you need to find me, just send a letter! Your owl will find me...... I'll write to you soon.
Sirius
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Harry eagerly found it in the envelope, which contained a piece of parchment. He looked at it quickly, and suddenly felt warm and satisfied, as if he had drunk a hot bottle of Butterbeer in one gulp.
On that piece of paper, the following sentence was written: I, Sirius Black, the godfather of Harry Potter, hereby agree that he should go to Hogsmeade Village for the weekend.
"That's good enough for Dumbledore!" Harry said happily as he went back to reading Sirius' letter. "Wait, there's a postscript...... Oh! Ron, this little owl is for you! β
Ron's eyes widened, and the little owl was still crying excitedly.
"Raise it?" He said uncertainly, looking at the owl carefully.
After looking at it for a while, to Harry and Hermione's surprise, he actually took it to Crookshank Hill and sniffed it.
"What do you think?" Ron asked Crookshank, "Is it definitely an owl?" β
"Huh?" At this time, Hermione seemed to find something outside the window again, "Another owl!" β
Harry and Ron both turned their heads to look, but the tawny owl didn't slow down, but flew straight in the direction of Hogwarts.
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The person who received the letter was Maka.
The letter was definitely not good news for him. Because, at this time, a notification document from the Ministry of Magic.
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Dear Mr. McLean,
According to the relevant intelligence and the transcripts of the personnel involved in the case of this division (the Department of Magical Law Enforcement), you have a significant connection to the serial murders in Hogsmeade.
As a result of your actions that day, the death of the wizard has been confirmed, and law enforcement officers from the Ministry of Magic will arrive at your location at short notice, and the Ministry of Magic will confiscate your wand and give you the punishment of temporary detention and cooperation in the investigation.
Rufus Scrimgeur
Ministry of Magic, Department of Magical Law Enforcement, Auror Office.
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Although Maca had long been prepared to go to the Ministry of Magic, the wording of the notice was so strong and unscrupulous that he frowned.
The notice only mentions that he killed someone, but it does not say anything about the identity of the deceased. It stands to reason that after Peter Pettigrew was frozen in ice, the black qi that enveloped his whole body had completely disappeared, and the Ministry of Magic had apparently known his true identity.
Although there may be a secret relationship in it, it doesn't stop Maca from guessing other possibilities.
He had a hunch that there must be something else waiting for him!
"There's a smack of conspiracy." Maca shook the notice casually, revealing a pensive expression......
When the two Aurors appeared at the school with a whole team of strikers, not only Dumbledore, but several professors were alarmed.
"What happened?" Professor McGonagall looked at the Aurors blocking the school gate in amazement, a look of surprise on her face.
"Who knows!" The little man Professor Flitwick spoke sharply.
And on the other side of the castle, Snape also came out, and walking beside him was Dumbledore. Maca followed the two of them, looking like she had come over to watch the fun.
However, in the surprised eyes of several professors, Maca stepped to the front.
"Who is in charge this time?" He looked around and said calmly, "I'm Marca McLean." β
"I am." An Auror walked out and looked at him hesitantly, "So...... Call out your wand first! β
Maca nodded, pulled her wand from her cuff, and handed it out.
ββ¦β¦ Please come with us, the Hogsmeade-related case needs your cooperation in the investigation - you should have received a notification from the Ministry of Magic, right? After checking the file, the Auror carefully put away Maca's wand and stretched out his hand, "Please." β
Maca turned around, and after looking at Dumbledore, he walked over to the Auror without resistance.
"This ...... Oh, my God! What the hell is going on? At this point, Professor Sprout suddenly ran over and asked in a loud voice, "What did McClain do?" Why-"
But Dumbledore reached out and stopped her.
"Pomona, Maca just went to cooperate with the investigation, it's fine." He stared at Maca for a moment with blazing eyes before he calmly said to the Auror, "Say hello to Fudge and me for me!" β
The Auror nodded earnestly, and left with Maca.
Albus ...... What the hell is going on here? Why did McLean ......?" Professor McGonagall couldn't help but ask.
"It's the Hogsmeade village," Dumbledore said, "I'll follow up, let's all go back first!" β
He paused, then looked at Willy, who was standing aside and silently looking outside the school gate, and said, "Miss Blois? β
ββ¦β¦ Me, do I need help? Willy asked, turning around and looking blank.
"I don't think it's needed yet." Dumbledore smiled, "It's not as complicated as it seems. β
Willy nodded, and walked directly past Dumbledore, all the way to the greenhouse. Dumbledore looked at her back with a curious look, revealing a thoughtful look.