A few days later, in the evening, a line appeared on Lockhart's note: The Department of Mysteries has been invaded, and a meeting is being made at headquarters.

He immediately realized that Voldemort was ready to take the prophecy orb, and he left the office and went to the door of the principal's office, took out the note, and the door opened. The door to the Headmaster's office is usually entered in a secret language, but with a note from Dumbledore, you can enter directly.

"Why haven't you slept yet, Mr. Headmaster?" Lockhart asked in surprise, "Did you know that something was going to happen tonight?" ”

Dumbledore looked up and said with a smile, "I'm making a list of routes, all the places Voldemort could have been since I was a child, and I can't sleep until twelve o'clock." ”

“......”

"Take it, go over there. Dumbledore handed the jug to Lockhart, "Don't let them wait for you. ”

Lockhart took the kettle, activated the portkey, and spun around to the Order of the Phoenix, where lights and discussions were already heard in the conference room.

"What's going on? Prophecy Ball is fine. Lockhart sat down and asked quickly.

"Don't be nervous, Gidero, it's fine. Tonks comforted him.

"Well, it's okay, the Ministry of Magic has put a spell on the prophecy ball, and only the person concerned can pick it up," Arthur explained, "and it's clear that the mysterious man doesn't dare to come to the Ministry of Magic himself. ”

"That's what happened. ”

"It was Emmeline Vance who was in charge of the vigil tonight, and then an unknown person broke into the Department of Mysteries, and when she went to check, she saw a masked man leave with a portkey. Arthur replied.

"She's still on guard over there, and she'll let us know right away. Lupin added.

Lockhart's heart suddenly became heavy, "This shows that the Ministry of Magic is easily invaded. ”

"It's inevitable, Gildero, there's too much traffic. Tonks said.

"Thankfully, Gidero, the Mysteries can't get in with the key. Blake spoke up.

"I guess this time it's just stepping on the spot, and next time it's for real. "Do you know who it is, it must be someone from the Ministry of Magic." ”

Arthur shook his head helplessly: "You know, the Department of Mysteries should be unguarded at night, and I can't even report that the people up there said that I saw someone break into the Department of Mysteries, because I shouldn't be there, let alone investigate." ”

"So, what can we do?" Lockhart asked, "maybe take that prophecy orb away?"

"Then Harry will have to come. Blake said.

"What's the secret of that prophecy ball?"

"I guess there's no secret, but we can't let the mystery man take it easily, and we need to make the most of this opportunity. Moody knocked on the table, "The mysterious person sent someone to get the prophecy ball, he must possess someone, otherwise he can't take it, and the person who is possessed must not be nameless, he must have some strength." ”

"That's right, and most likely the mysterious man buried in the Ministry of Magic. "And most likely not ordinary staff." ”

Lupin immediately understood what Moody meant. "You're saying that we're using the Prophecy Ball as bait to eliminate the spies that the Death Eaters and Mysteries have brought into the Ministry of Magic?"

"Great idea!" Blake excited.

"So," Lockhart remembered, "the fireplace that Arthur spoke of last time is connected, and the portkey is connected to the Ministry of Magic?"

"That's right, and it's Fireplace No. 1, pretty close to the Department of Mysteries. ”

"That's easy, Arthur, you continue to take turns with Tonks and the others to guard the Department of Mysteries," Moody commanded, "and if anything happens, immediately report to Sù Dumbledore, and then we'll immediately enter the field with fireplaces and portkeys to mob us." ”

"What if the mysterious man came in person?" said Lupin uneasily.

Moody glanced at Lupin, "Dumbledore didn't tell you when he gave you that note, and tearing up the note means that he needs to be rescued, will he find a way to get to the scene?"

"He didn't tell me either, but how did the Ministry of Magic explain it to them?" said Lockhart, dissatisfied, "that we're making such a big fuss on their turf. ”

"I never bothered with that kind of thing," Blake said dismissively, "and I positioned myself as Dumbledore's thug. ”

"・・・・・," Lockhart was speechless, looking at Moody, "what do you think?" ”

"It's best to leave the scene as best you can, and if not, let Dumbledore explain." Moody's said the same.

"Well, then I'm Dumbledore's thug. Lockhart was helpless.

Moody stood up: "Alright then, that's it, let's go back and get ready." ”