Hogwarts becomes host

Professor McGonagall was furious. She didn't expect that Harry didn't stay in the restaurant, but went to attend some kind of death anniversary party. Even though the Halloween party was not mandatory for everyone to attend, she still used the weird "not to act with everyone" As an excuse, Harry, Ron and Hermione were deducted five points, and even Nick was scolded bloody.

This seemed a bit unbelievable to the always fair Professor McGonagall, but the three of them were very rational and did not offer any excuses. Even Nick silently looked introspective, just think it was her awkward concern.

"The voice sounds very young." An Auror analyzed rationally, "It can't be the mysterious man. The tone of the mysterious man's speech does not match the other person, so he should be his follower or admirer. Maybe the other person is even Not a Death Eater, and such a young voice doesn't match anyone we know."

"No matter who it is, this is the prediction he made." Dumbledore said solemnly, "The other party will take Harry's life before the end of this year, and before Harry, he will first tell Miss Granger Take action."

"Too arrogant." Professor McGonagall was so angry that her whole body was shaking and her speech was choppy. "That's too arrogant. We should search the entire school and students─"

"It's impossible." Another older Auror said, "Hogwarts is so big, and there are secret passages and defensive magic everywhere. How can it be possible to search every place and there will always be blind spots, and searching students is even more difficult. It’s impossible, those parents will definitely be angry.”

"Otherwise, since the other party's target is Potter and Granger, why don't we send them back to the Muggle world?" Snape suggested softly, "With so many people in the school, no one can I don’t know who the murderer is hiding among the students, so why not send his target away? I would like to see if that guy will catch up and kill him.”

"B-but" Hermione summoned the courage to ask, "What about our schoolwork?"

"You're about to die, but Miss Know-It-All is still thinking about going to class." Snape sneered, "You are so enthusiastic about learning. By the way, Muggles also have schools. You can continue to attend classes in Muggle schools. I will take care of this matter." I suggest you ask Miss Shafiq.”

"Hermione and Harry can't leave." Elaine refuted impatiently, "Sending them away doesn't mean we are escaping from the duel with the murderer. If Hogwarts can't even protect two students, how are you going to protect them? If other students are not harmed, then the Ministry of Magic’s face needs to be maintained.”

"Hmph, the Ministry of Magic's reputation has long been ruined by the Shafiq family." Snape glared at Elaine and said maliciously, "You don't want to risk the lives of your two friends to lure out the murderer. To facilitate your own revenge”

"Yes, that's what I think." Elaine chuckled, "Of course I am confident that I can save Harry and Hermione's lives."

"You almost lost your own life, but you still dare to say you want to protect others." Snape said sarcastically. "Oh, I noticed that everything you ate today was first tested for poison by Miss Greengrass. This is why you are confident that you will not be poisoned a second time."

"I didn't-"

"Okay, Severus." Dumbledore shook his head and said, "Harry and Miss Granger cannot leave Hogwarts. I don't think they will be safer if they go to the Muggle world."

""

"Starting today. The four of you must act together, anytime and anywhere. You are not allowed to be alone, and it is best not to leave the crowd." He turned to Ron, Elaine, Harry, and Hermione and said, "An Auror Will follow you to and from get out of class anytime and anywhere─Kingsley Shacklebolt, Harry, he will live in your dormitory recently to protect your safety until the murderer is caught."

A tall, dark-skinned, taciturn wizard bowed to greet them, and Harry and Ron smiled awkwardly at him.

"You must be alert at all times and pay attention to what's going on around you. Even people you trust need to be more careful. I believe Miss Shafik feels this deeply." Dumbledore glanced at Elaine, "Remember my words. "

Elaine twitched the corners of her mouth and forced a smile.

***

Dumbledore gave them a stern warning and let them leave.

Since Daphne just insisted on staying with Elaine and did not go back to the dormitory like most students, Kingsley decided to go back to the Slytherin dormitory first and then go back to Gryffindor Tower with the four of them.

"He said he would attack Harry's Mudblood friends first." Hermione seemed a little uneasy after learning that she was the first target. She asked Elaine to repeat the crime declaration she just made. "So, he didn't specify that it was me, right, maybe Dean is also possible, he is also a Muggle."

"But, we think it should be you, and the whole school thinks so." Ron said worriedly, "You are usually with us, Dean. Strictly speaking, you should be the one with Seamus and Edward."

"Anyway, Hermione, for the sake of safety." Elaine said to Hermione seriously, "Don't leave my side."

Inexplicably, Hermione blushed. She hesitated and said that of course she couldn't. Didn't Dumbledore say that this was a trivial sentence such as the principal's order.

Daphne, who was watching from the sidelines, looked very uncomfortable. When the group of people arrived at the door of the Slytherin common room, Daphne did not go in immediately. Instead, she grabbed Elaine's hand and asked her if she should say something to her.

"What I want to tell you" Elaine looked confused, "go back and rest quickly."

Next to them, Harry and Ron were also in a daze. Only Hermione blushed even more, and Kingsley seemed to blend into the wall, and the four of them could not feel his presence at all.

"That's not it." Daphne smiled, but her grip on Elaine became stronger, "Is there anything else?"

"I can't tell you anything. Let go quickly. Everyone is waiting."

"Uh, Elaine." Hermione hinted, "Should you care about Daphne? She may also be attacked, right? And she has helped you so much. I think you should express how much you value her."

"Oh, yes." Elaine thought for a while, "Okay, then I do have something to say to you."

Then in front of everyone and Daphne's expectant expression, she coughed a few times and cleared her throat, and also said seriously──

"You stay away from me."

A crisp slap sounded in the dungeon.

"I just want to say that she is too close to us and could easily get involved." On the way back, Elaine covered her face and complained, "Did I say something wrong?"

"Yes." Harry, Ron, and Hermione said in unison.