With a week to go before school starts, Kyle and the others need to go to Diagon Alley to buy the things they need for the new semester.

Although the weather on this day was not good, it did not affect everyone's good mood in the slightest.

Harry, in particular, hadn't been out of the house for over a month, and although he enjoyed spending time with Sirius, it was a bit boring after a long time.

So after walking out of the house, he looked extra excited.

"How do we get there?" Bill stood in the street, looking around warily.

"Remus and Kingsley drove us." Sirius said, "Oh, here they are. ”

As they spoke, a special Ministry of Magic car had stopped in front of them.

"Great." Ron said happily, "I thought I was going to sit again...... That thing is called a subway, right? ”

"There's nothing wrong with taking the subway." Hermione glanced at him.

"Of course, you're right." Ron sat in the car and stretched his limbs comfortably, "But when it comes to convenience and comfort, it's definitely the Ministry of Magic's car that is superior." ”

This time Hermione didn't refute, because what Ron said was the truth, the car that had been modified with magic was indeed much more comfortable and had enough space.

"Don't get used to it, this is just a special case, to protect Harry, especially since the Death Eaters attacked Diagon Alley some time ago." Mr. Weasley said, turning his head.

"He's on Level 1 security now, and there's someone else to protect us at the Leaky Cauldron."

Harry didn't say anything, he was still a little unaccustomed to this kind of special treatment, and he didn't want to be surrounded by a bunch of Aurors while he was shopping...... Except, of course, Lupin.

"We're here." After a while, the car slowed down into Charing Cross and stopped outside the Leaky Cauldron Bar.

"How long will it take you?" Kingsley turned his head and asked, "I'll pick you up then." ”

"About two hours." Mr. Weasley said the group got out of the car and walked into the bar.

"Great, he's already here." As soon as he entered, Mr. Weasley waved his hand happily.

Harry had thought he was greeting the Aurors, but when he looked up, he saw a familiar man.

"Hagrid!" He was surprised and said, "How are you?" ”

"Don't you want me to protect you?" Hagrid walked over, stumbling into several tables along the way.

"No, of course not......" Harry shook his head.

"Don't be nervous, I'm kidding." Hagrid walked over and gave Harry a hug big enough to break his bones.

Kyle was sure that he had heard an overwhelming creak just now, and that if Hagrid had used a little more force, Sirius' boneless spirit would have come in handy.

It is for this reason that when Hagrid wants to greet him in the same way, Kyle simply refuses him without even thinking about it.

"Hagrid, is your mission over?" Kyle changed the subject.

"It's just over." Hagrid said, "Dumbledore doesn't think we need to look at those ...... anymore" Hagrid glanced at the others around him and lowered his voice, "Well, you know what I'm talking about." ”

"That's pretty good." Kyle said.

"yes, and I came back at the right time, the Ministry of Magic wanted to send a group of Aurors to protect Harry, but Dumbledore said I would come." Hagrid smugly, "Alright, let's go to Diagon Alley, there's still a lot to buy." ”

Although it was attacked by a Death Eater, the Ministry of Magic has strengthened its defenses, so there are still a lot of people in the Leaky Cauldron Bar.

A few people walked through the bar and lined up in the backyard to be checked by the Aurors' development potions, before finally entering Diagon Alley through the doorway in the wall.

Compared with previous years, Diagon Alley is still a little deserted now, even though school is about to start, there are not too many people on the street, and everyone looks like they are in a hurry.

In addition, both the walls and shop windows, as long as they are conspicuous, are plastered with large notices and wanted photos of Death Eaters.

I have to say that this kind of thing does affect the shopping experience a bit, but this is the decision of the Auror office, and Kyle can't change it.

"There are a lot of us, so we have to move faster." Mrs. Weasley said she didn't really want to stay here too much because of previous attacks.

"First of all, Lady Morkin's robe shop."

Mrs. Weasley said, "Kyle, I've noticed that your clothes are a little shorter, and you'd better buy a new one, and Harry, too." ”

"Molly, there are too many of us to go to Lady Morkin's robes shop." Mr. Weasley said, "Why don't you take them with you, Ginny and I, and Hermione go to the Blotted Bookstore first."

"And Bill, you and Charlie go to the Literati Residence, remember to buy more parchment and ink."

"Okay, Dad."

"But......" Mrs. Weasley hesitated, she wanted to finish the purchase as soon as possible, but she didn't want everyone to be separated.

"Don't worry." Kyle helped, "There are at least three Aurors in the Leaky Cauldron, and with so many of us, it's no problem." ”

"Okay then."

In Diagon Alley, there are not a few people like Mrs. Weasley, everyone is in a hurry.

When the group arrived at Lady Morkin's robe, three people happened to come out of it.

"You don't have to follow me, maybe you haven't noticed, Mom, I can go out and buy things on my own." Malfoy walked at the front in a dark green robe, looking back and complaining about something.

Then, at the door of the store, he met Harry and the others who were walking towards him.

"No wonder I smelled a foul smell just now." Malfoy's eyes narrowed, and he looked at Harry harshly.

"Where's your mudblooded friend, Potter, too scared to come......"

Malfoy's words came to an abrupt halt, and he saw someone he didn't want to meet anyway.

"Kai, Kyle......" Malfoy's eyes dodged, "why are you here?" ”

"Of course, it's shopping." Kyle said casually, "School is about to start, you can't let me take last year's textbook to class." ”

"Yes, yes, you're right." Malfoy bowed his head,

For some reason, Kyle always thought Malfoy was weird today, but he couldn't tell what was wrong.

It felt like Malfoy was very weak-hearted, but no, why did he see that he was weak-hearted?

Before Kyle could figure it out, Harry and Ron on the side had already pulled out their wands.

"I warn you, Malfoy." Harry said angrily, "If you scold Hermione again, I'll make you look good." ”

Something even stranger is coming......

If it was a normal day, Malfoy would not hesitate to go back or sneer at Harry, but he was like a different person today, and he didn't answer at all.

"You'd better get them to put things away, Sirius."

Narcissa Malfoy stepped out from behind and looked at Sirius coldly, "If they dare to do anything to my son, I'll make them never have a wand." ”

"Really? Then give it a try. Sirius stepped forward and held Harry out of his back, "Let's see which of us has the quickest spell." ”

As if, Narcissa Malfoy's already pale face became even more bloodless.

"Mom, let's go......" Malfoy whispered, "Don't waste time, I still need to buy new books." ”

The smell of gunpowder on both sides is getting stronger and stronger.

But Narcissa Malfoy ignored him, still staring at Sirius...... And, Kyle, who stood next to him.

She had heard Malfoy say and already knew Kyle's identity.

Is that him? The Dark Lord wants the ......

Narcissa Malfoy turned her wand slightly.

It seemed that creating a conflict here and killing him would be a good option, although she might be arrested by the Aurors for it, but that would leave Draco without risking it.

Thinking of this, Narcissa Malfoy's breathing began to grow rapid.

At the same time, Kyle, who was watching the play, suddenly sensed an inexplicable killing intent.

It was all too familiar to him, the same as the Death Eaters had seen him before.

And there are only two people who have anything to do with the Death Eaters here.

"Is it against yourself? Or everyone? ”

Although it is unclear what the Malfoys are trying to do, Kyle immediately grasps the wand in his sleeve and unlocks the lock of the box with his other hand.

Kyle hadn't put away his chest since he was last attacked by three Death Eaters, and he took it with him wherever he went.

……

"Oh, don't do that, sir...... Madame......"

At this moment, Lady Morkin stepped out from behind the hanger, still holding a tape measure, "I don't want anyone to fight in front of my shop, and if you must do it, I'll have to call the Aurors." ”

"Mom, let's go." Malfoy said again, a hint of supplication in his voice.

I don't know if it was because of Malfoy's words, or if she didn't want to deal with the Aurors, Narcissa Malfoy took the initiative to take a step back and put away her wand first.

She glanced at the group in front of her, her gaze pausing for a moment.

"You can't protect them forever, and neither can Dumbledore." She said meaningfully.

"Let's go, Draco." She held her head high and said in a deliberately loud voice, "I can't bear to buy clothes in the same place as those scum when I throw away your robes later...... There are better ready-to-wear stores. ”

Malfoy followed him without saying a word, intent on getting out of here as quickly as possible.

"That's a choking." Madame Morkin heard this, too, but she could only pretend not to care, and smiled reluctantly at Sirius. "Do you still need to buy clothes?"

"Of course, here are the best." Sirius strode into the shop, and Lady Morkin's face looked much better.

"The Malfoys are like that, and they can't help but want to beat them up." Ron and Harry swore and walked into the store.

Kyle stayed where he was, looking at Narcissa Malfoy's back, his wand slightly raised.

If he hadn't noticed something was wrong by now, he would have changed his name to Ron.

That Narcissa was the source of her previous killing intent, and her target was probably herself.

He wasn't sure before, but the last look in the other party's eyes made Kyle completely sure of his thoughts.

While he couldn't use the Dementor as passive magic like Dumbledore did, it was fine if he just made some simple judgments.

Narcissa Malfoy looked at Harry with only disgust, but only when she looked at herself, there was a noticeable change.

Even though she disguised it well, Kyle noticed.

But it doesn't make sense, he has no enmity with the Malfoys at all, and the relationship between him and Draco Malfoy...... It's not friendly, but it's not so bad that it doesn't go on and on.

Or how much did Voldemort offer that even Malfoy, who had always only sought self-preservation, was tempted?

"Come in, Kyle, what are you doing outside, Lady Morkin needs to measure your height."

Mrs. Weasley's voice brought Kyle back to his senses.

"Here it is." He glanced at the two men who had already entered the other shop, shook his head and walked into Madame Morkin's robes shop.

The place is not right, there are too many people in Diagon Alley, and it is broad daylight...... Kyle doesn't want to get himself in unnecessary trouble.

And Hogwarts is about to start, and even if Narcissa Malfoy really wants to do something, she can't run to the school to find herself.

Of course, if she did, Kyle wouldn't mind introducing her to his magical beast friends.

"What are you looking at out there?" Arriving at the store, Mrs. Weasley said, "Don't worry about them, the Malfoys are like that." ”

"No, I just saw a classmate." Kyle said.

"yes, now everyone is coming to Diagon Alley to buy something." Mrs. Weasley didn't pay much attention to it, either.

In Malfoy's matter, everyone's interest was not very high, and Mrs. Morkin was even more absent-minded.

By the time they came out of the store, the person in charge of buying other things had also returned.

"Did you see Malfoy and his mother?" As soon as they met, Harry couldn't help but ask.

"See." Hagrid said unconcernedly, "But in Diagon Alley, they don't dare to act rashly, is there anything else to buy?" ”

"We wanted to check out Fred and George's shop." Ron said, "Is that okay?" ”

"We have to hurry."

"It's okay, Molly." Mr. Weasley said. "You don't have to be so nervous."

"yes." Sirius nodded in agreement, "It's not as dangerous as you think. ”

Seeing that everyone said this, Mrs. Weasley had no choice but to agree.

Several people began to walk towards the Weasley joke shop, where Hermione, Bill, and the others led the way.

While passing by the Ella Owl shop, they also bought a lot of owl nuts and some potion materials at the drugstore.

Harry and Ron also bought a little symbolically, because they weren't sure if they would continue to take Potions class, so they only bought the most basic things, and even if they didn't need them, they could give them to Hermione.

Everyone kept walking.

"This is ninety-two...... And even further on......"

In fact, there is no need for Hermione to remind you, everyone has already seen it.

Unlike other places where notices and wanted notices are plastered, Fred and George's shop windows are as appealing as fireworks displays.

On the window on the right is a huge poster with large yellow letters printed on it.

Why are you worried about the mystery man

You should care.

Constipation Ren!

……

Harry and Ron immediately burst out laughing, but Mrs. Weasley, in disbelief, muttered:

"Constipation...... They will be assassinated! ”

"No, it won't." Bill explained with a smile: "This poster was there two months ago, and the mystery man obviously doesn't pay attention to such a small thing. Come in and take a look, you'll be surprised, I have to say, this shop they made is really interesting. ”

With that, he took the lead and walked in.

Fred and George weren't in the store, and they were supposed to be in the Ministry of Magic at this time.

Some time ago, when the Dementors were rampant, they had been busy with the Patronus Necklace in the store, and they had a lot of work to do, all of which had to be made up.

"Hello, distinguished guest." A well-dressed house-elf hurriedly walked over and said skillfully: "The latest product is on the shelf next to the counter, and the constipation kernel is still a special, as long as one nat." ”

"Are you...... Dobby? Harry looked at it for a moment, then said with some surprise.

"Mr. Harry Potter!" Dobby noticed Harry in the middle of the crowd and became even more excited.

"Dobby couldn't be happier to see Mr. Harry Potter here." He screamed, instantly attracting a large number of eyes.

"Look, Harry Potter is coming to Diagon Alley too......"

"I knew he wouldn't be afraid of the mystery man's ......"

People began to mumble quietly.

Harry suddenly became nervous, and quickly lowered his head, trying to hide the scar on his forehead with his hair.

But Dobby, who was in a state of excitement, didn't notice this, and pulled Harry into the store.

It was a little bigger than expected, and the shelves were filled with a variety of merchandise, and each one was interesting, and Harry looked all the way through, quickly forgetting the embarrassment.

"It's a daydream spell that quickly enters a high-quality fantasy that lasts thirty minutes."

"It's a quick-fix truancy, Mr. Harry Potter certainly doesn't need it, right?"

"Defence Against the Dark Arts products, including spell-resistant gloves and hats, are the most popular."

Dobby dutifully introduced the products in the store, Harry's eyes were a little undersighted, and he loved everything here.

"Dobby......" he stopped in the Defence Against the Dark Arts product area, interrupting the gushing house-elves. How did you end up here, did Fred and George hire you? ”

"No, Dobby is here to help." The elf shook his big ears, "When it comes to September, Dobby will go back to where he used to work, and Dobby prefers to be there." ”

"Where did you work before? What is it? Harry asked casually as he looked at a small dummy with a bomb on the shelf.

"Dobby can't say."

Almost reflexively, Harry quickly turned his head to look at Dobby.

Because he has learned that revealing the secrets of his master is absolutely forbidden for house-elves, and when they have such thoughts, even if it is just a little thought, they will immediately punish themselves.

When he first met Dobby in second grade, the house-elf did this a lot.

But what Harry didn't expect was that this time Dobby didn't do anything but stand there calmly.

This means that he really doesn't want to say it, not that he can't say it.

Harry breathed a sigh of relief, and it seemed that Dobby had really found a job he loved.

"It's good." Harry said with a smile.

"I want to buy this." He pointed to the villain on the shelf, "How much?" ”

"Decoy bombs, you can make a lot of movement, two Galleons." Dobby blurted out: "But if it's Mr. Harry Potter, it only takes one Galleon, and Dobby can only discount so much." ”

"What about this?" Harry looked at a glass marble, which was filled with a thick white mist that looked like a miniature version of the prophecy ball.

"Smoke balls, which can quickly generate a cloud of mist, ten west can be." Dobby said.

"I want it." Harry immediately pulled out his purse.

Previously, in the last event of the Triwizard Tournament, when he was caught next to Voldemort, Kyle used something similar, using a fog to envelop the entire mountain, which was not too convenient.

It's just that he didn't expect it to be so cheap.

"Wait." At this point, Kyle walked over from behind and explained:

"Actually, this is not the kind of large-scale mist orb you have seen before, but I imitated it, to be honest, the effect is not half a star."

"It's okay." Harry thought for a moment, then said nonchalantly, "I'll just use a few more." ”

He grabbed a handful of gold coins and stuffed them into Dobby, "I'll take them all!" ”

(End of chapter)