One of the Weasleys' Christmas traditions is that Mrs. Weasley will knit a traditional sweater for everyone in the family. I didn't realize it when I was at Hogwarts in the past, but when I saw it at lunch, I realized that there was really a reason why Ron was so averse to this thing.

However, there were two people who did not wear it. One was Fleur, whom Mrs. Weasley didn't seem to approve of and didn't knit for her, though Harry didn't think she would wear it even if she did. The other was Mrs. Weasley herself, who wore a rare new witch's hat, a dark blue hat full of diamonds that sparkled like little stars, and a new gold necklace.

"Fred and George gave it to me, pretty." Mrs. Weasley looked very surprised, and generously showed the gift to Harry.

"It's beautiful." Harry immediately complimented, giving Mrs. Weasley a satisfied smile.

The lunch people were still the same, Lupin and Sirius arrived in the morning. Compared to last night, today's food is not up and down, and everyone is happy.

"Ah, that's good......," said Mrs. Weasley, "but it's a pity that Tonks didn't come, and I invited her, but she wouldn't come...... Remus, have you spoken to her lately? ”

"Nope." Lupin shook his head, "I haven't been in touch with anyone, and Tonks is going back to his home." ”

"Maybe, but I think she'd probably prefer to spend Christmas alone." Mrs. Weasley gave Lupin a deep look, and Lupin's face didn't change in the slightest.

"Oh my God, Arthur!" Mrs. Weasley turned around and suddenly called. With his hands on his chest, his face was incredulous, "Arthur, it's Percy!" ”

"What?"

Mr. Weasley looked out the window in surprise, and everyone poked their heads out to see that it was Percy, who was striding through the snow.

It's just that he's not alone.

"Arthur, he's here with the Minister!"

Before everyone could speak, the door opened. Percy stood at the door, completely devoid of his previous high-spirited state, giving people a very depressed feeling.

Harry still knew a little about Percy. After the battle of the Department of Mysteries, Percy briefly returned to the Burrow, but within a few days, he left again because he couldn't stand the run of the twins, and lived alone in London.

As one of former Minister Fudge's cronies, Percy did not gain Scrimge's trust at first. But leaving aside his unexpected obsession with power, Percy has no problem at all in terms of ability. So not long ago, he was promoted by the current minister, Scrimgeur.

The position is the same as before, as an assistant to the minister.

However, because of all the previous things, his relationship with his family is still very strong.

Standing in the doorway and silent for a while, Percy said bluntly, "Merry Christmas, Mom." ”

"Oh, Percy!" Mrs. Weasley pounced excitedly. In this family, Mrs. Weasley has always been the one who wants Percy back, after all, it is her son, and she loves each of her children dearly.

It's just that Mr. Weasley and the twins are still angry with Percy.

Percy knew this, too, so after greeting Mrs. Weasley, she stood straight and didn't speak to anyone else.

"I beg your pardon for the interruption." Scrimgeour spoke up at this point, "Percy and I have some business nearby, you know, he can't help but come and see you." ”

"Oh, please come in, Minister." Mrs. Weasley looked a little flustered, "You haven't eaten yet, have you?" Eat a little chicken, or pudding......"

"Don't bother." Scrimgeour laughed and said, "I didn't want to bother Percy because he wanted to see you. ”

"I'll go out into the yard and talk to Percy for a while...... Well, it would be great if someone would show me around your garden......

As he spoke, he looked at Harry and asked, "Will you take me for a walk, young man?" ”

The atmosphere in the dining room changed abruptly, and everyone looked at Harry.

Harry was silent for a moment, then nodded.

"Okay."

"Great!" Scrimgeour stepped back, making way for Harry, and said to the silent crowd, "We'll walk around the garden, and we'll leave with Percy." ”

Everyone knew that Percy was just an excuse for Scrimgeur, and that his real purpose was to have a personal conversation with Harry. Harry knew that too.

He and Scrimgeour came to the snow-covered garden and stopped after a few steps.

"I've wanted to meet you for a long time, Harry." Scrimgeour said, "You know what? ”

"I don't know." Harry replied.

"Oh, I've thought about it for a long time, but Dumbledore has always been very protective of you." "It's natural, because there's so much going on, and there's all that rumors...... prophecy, and the star of salvation......"

"I've been wanting to talk to you since I took office, but Dumbledore stopped me...... I suppose Dumbledore talked to you about this, right? ”

Harry hesitated, he didn't know if he should lie or not. But in the end, I decided to tell the truth, or part of it.

"Yes." Harry replied.

"Oh, that's it......" Scrimgeour said with his head down, looking at a fence completely covered in snow, as if all his attention was drawn to it, "what did you talk about, Harry?" ”

"I'm sorry, it was between us." Harry refused.

Hearing this, Scrimgeour did not react, and his tone was still relaxed and friendly.

"Of course, I'm not asking you to divulge secrets, and...... Do they really matter? ”

"I don't quite understand what you mean, Minister."

"Hah......" Scrimgeour laughed, "I don't understand? It's actually quite easy to understand. ”

"Prophecy, savior, do these really matter? In fact, for the wizarding world today, what they believe in is what matters. ”

"People believe you're a savior, they think you're a hero. Whether you are or not, after you have faced so many mysterious people, you have become that symbol in people's minds. ”

"You don't know, Harry, how important it is for the people to know that there is someone who can, even dooms, the man who can't be named!"

"So...... I don't understand, Minister. Harry said hesitantly.

"Am I saying too much?" Skreen smiled and said, "What I mean is simple, you can work with the Ministry of Magic......"

"Cooperation?"

"Yes, cooperation. I assure you, it's not a hassle at all. "It's all very simple, like you can go in and out of the Ministry of Magic from time to time, and that can make a good impression." And, in the process, you can also communicate with Gadvin Robaz, who took over as my director of the Ao Luo Office. ”

"You want to be an Aoluo, don't you?"

Harry pondered for a moment and said, "That is, you want to give the impression that I work for the Ministry of Magic?" ”

"Yes, that's it, it's going to give people encouragement and hope......," Scrimgeour said, looking at Harry, "Or do you think differently...... Like your hero Dumbledore, leaving the Ministry of Magic? ”

Inexplicably, Harry felt a surge of anger rise in his heart and said, "I don't want to be used!" Moreover, when I came forward last year to say that Voldemort had returned, no one from Fudge, you, or even the entire Ministry of Magic rushed out. Now, you want me to stand with the Ministry of Magic, Minister? ”

Scrimgeour's expression changed abruptly, like an angry lion. Just as he was about to speak, a person suddenly appeared in a phantom not far away.

He looked embarrassed, and when he saw Scrimgeur, he immediately ran and shouted, "Minister! Minister! He...... They ......"

"What's wrong?"

"They...... They attacked...... Right...... Diagon Alley! ”