"This Gale is probably a rogue wizard."
Moody suddenly remarked, noticing where Wade's gaze had landed.
"Rogue wizard?" Wade asked.
Moody tapped his cane on the floor and explained, "Vampires, like werewolves, carry incurable afflictions through their bites. No magical school would ever admit such creatures…"
He paused, remembering a werewolf among his colleagues in the Order of the Phoenix.
A werewolf who had graduated from Hogwarts.
Moody corrected himself:
"…would admit vampires. He might have picked up bits and pieces of magic from books, but his skills are likely inconsistent at best."
"So his magic probably isn't that great?" Wade asked.
"Don't be complacent, kid," Moody said gravely. "Such individuals can be more dangerous than formally trained wizards... because even they might not know what catastrophic effects their spells could unleash."
Wade sighed internally.
In the ten or so days since his return for the holidays, he had fully come to understand the extent of Moody's paranoia.
To Moody, even an innocent Muggle girl holding a bouquet of flowers could potentially be a dark wizard in disguise.
The only reason the Greys could coexist peacefully with Moody was partly due to them being introduced by Dumbledore, requiring his protection, and partly because the couple had no magical abilities whatsoever—making them seem "safe" in Moody's eyes.
In fact, the alert that had led to the Greys stay at Moody's had long since been lifted.
The members of the joint investigation team believed that the dark wizards who had been abducting children likely hadn't targeted the Greys.
Even if such intentions had existed in the past, they should have abandoned such intentions due to the Ministry of Magic's attention.
Nevertheless, Fred chose not to move back.
During their six months in the area, the family had grown accustomed to the leisurely pace of life in the small town.
Moody's eccentricity was undeniable, but he wasn't a lunatic who harmed people recklessly. On occasion, he even extended the concealment spells around his home to cover the Greys' house at their request.
This allowed Fiona to leave the curtains open even during the day, without worrying about hiding the magical items in their home. The little dolls could move around freely without fear of being seen.
Copies of The Daily Prophet could sit openly on the table without any concern that a visiting Muggle might spot them and raise a commotion.
Even Muggles passing by their house, should they happen to glance at it, would have their minds calmly assure them:
"Everything is perfectly normal. Nothing unusual here."
...
After seeing Moody off, Wade returned upstairs, organized the homework he had finished, and sat at his desk to reply to the messages he had received.
Nowadays, Wade's Book of Friends has grown into a thick book.
Marchionne mentioned that the production of Streaming Mirror had reached sufficient levels and was set to launch during the summer holidays in seven countries simultaneously.
The initial lineup of television programming was ready:
-Highlight video clips of Hogwarts students challenging a giant ball python.
-Recent World-Class Quidditch matches.
-A live concert by the famous singer, Celestina Warbeck.
-A documentary showcasing the growth of a baby dragon from hatching to adulthood.
-And— Muggle movies, Muggle TV shows, Muggle concerts, and talk shows.
There wasn't much choice. The magical world was typically very quiet, with few major events occurring. Even when something noteworthy happened, Marchionne, lacking reporters, had no chance to record it.
For wizards, magic was as ordinary as eating and drinking—a part of daily life, hardly worth showcasing.
For the same reason, Muggle magic shows were removed from Marchionne's broadcast list. However, he kept nearly all the other exciting Muggle TV programs, confident they would attract a large audience.
The plan? For the Steaming Mirror to sell out and for Galleons to rain down into his vault like a torrential storm.
Wade agreed with Marchionne's bright outlook and even suggested reconsidering the Muggle magic shows.
To wizards, those programs might have a unique charm, sparking curiosity about how Muggles, without magic, achieved their effects.
Then there was the news from Professor Murray
Professor Murray responded to Wade's earlier alchemy-related questions and mentioned receiving an interesting invitation.
[…There will be an exhibition of many ancient alchemical artifacts. Though the crafting methods are outdated, the ideas remain highly inspiring for us today and are worth exploring…]
[…If you're free, you could join me for the event…]
Wade promptly replied: [Of course, I'm looking forward to it.]
Harry's latest message was filled with envy about the Weasleys winning the Annual Grand Prize, allowing them to visit Egypt, while he was stuck doing homework.
For now, Harry's biggest joy each day was watching his godfather, Sirius, clash with Uncle Vernon.
This summer, Harry hadn't sent any distress signals to his friends.
After learning of Peter Pettigrew's escape, Sirius and Lupin had rushed to Harry's side. With no extra rooms in the Dursley house, Sirius decided to spend a fortune buying the neighboring house.
With those two keeping an eye on him, the Dursleys no longer dared to lock Harry up. The magic books and wand that Vernon had thrown into a cupboard were promptly returned to him.
Moreover, apart from Sirius and Lupin, the Ministry of Magic had assigned an Auror to guard the vicinity. They proudly reported this initiative multiple times in the newspapers to emphasize that they weren't entirely inactive.
[Harry: Remus said that, knowing Peter Pettigrew's personality, he's likely to keep hiding. But if he thinks he can't stay hidden, he might seek out Voldemort, and that would be worse…]
[Harry: If Voldemort rises again, the wizarding world might face another war… I hope that day never comes…]
Wade echoed his sentiments but refrained from mentioning that Peter had already been dealt with.
Other friends shared their travel experiences or thoughts about the prison break.
Wade's replies gradually became mechanical and repetitive. As he lazily flipped through the Book of Friends, ready to jot down his response, he suddenly noticed something unusual.
Written in slender, looping handwriting, a line of text appeared that instantly snapped him awake:
[The research on the Slytherin locket is complete. I am preparing to destroy it in the coming days—perhaps you'd like to witness this moment?]
[P.S.: I've already invited Kreacher and Sirius, who have generously forgiven me for taking so long to handle this matter.]
Wade sat up straight and stared intently at this message from Dumbledore.
More text appeared:
[Dumbledore: Harry has also requested to attend, and I have agreed.
I believe July 19th would be a suitable date.]
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