Hogwarts Homecoming

The Leaky Cauldron is an important passage connecting the magical world and the Muggle world. There is an endless stream of wizards passing by here every day. As the sun gradually gets higher, more and more wizards enter here. However, as soon as you walk in here , seeing a group of stern-looking Aurors in the bar hall, and Amosta Braine who was communicating with the Aurors, these passers-by immediately looked horrified, and without any need to chase them away, he retreated tactfully.

Half of the Aurors brought by Kingsley were sent out to investigate the memories of the owners of the shops on both sides to find out the whereabouts of the manipulated person.

The news coming so far is encouraging. The man seemed to be a Muggle. He did not leave through Apparition or illegal portkey transmission, but turned along the street outside to Charing Cross Street. From there, Boarded a bus at the platform.

Currently, the Aurors were investigating the Muggle bus and the whereabouts of the driver who drove it that day, but Amosta's order did not end there.

"--If you were the one who committed the crime, Kingsley, what would you do after committing the crime?"

Old Tom has been freed from criminal suspicion, and the high probability of waiting for him is a fine, and this punishment is not particularly harsh for Old Tom, who runs a famous bar in the British wizarding world. He finally came to his senses and began to prepare some drinks and food for the Ministry of Magic employees and Amosta Brain in the shop.

Amosta had been thinking about many things since he left Hogwarts yesterday. He gently shook the viscous wine in the glass and asked calmly.

"Without a doubt, I would choose to leave the country -"

Almost as soon as Amosta's voice settled, Kingsley gave his answer.

"If I am the murderer, it can be foreseen that once they succeed, Dumbledore and Brain will definitely track it down. The Ministry of Magic will not let go of the murderer who persecuted one of the warriors of the Triwizard Tournament. They will track down my whereabouts. --"

There was no need for Amosta to give further orders. Kingsley, who had come to his senses, immediately walked up to a subordinate and said in an urgent voice,

"Go to the Ministry to check. In the past two months, there is a list of all wizards entering and exiting the UK. Go quickly and go to the Wizarding Entry and Exit Management Office to find Pennock. If he doesn't cooperate, tell him that this is the Minister. And Mr. Blaine’s orders!”

"Just investigating official channels is not safe, Kingsley——"

Amosta did not stop Kingsley's order, but continued to add after the Auror left,

"Judging from the caution shown by the person behind the scenes when sending the package, he will not fail to consider this. Therefore, I suggest that it is best to also check the wizards who have smuggled out of the UK in the past half month-"

"Go to Fredel's and see--"

Kingsley glanced at Amosta Braine, who was leisurely sipping sherry, and then said to another subordinate waiting for instructions in a stern tone,

"Ask him to hand over the list. If he doesn't agree, take him directly back to the ministry and tell him that the Wizengamot will not suggest that he join the team if he wants to enter Azkaban so much! "

"There are also Bagdar and Nila, who are mainly responsible for the southwest border. Fredel will be happy to tell you the whereabouts of his two competitors-"

Amosta added.

Hearing his words, Kingsley's subordinate looked at Amosta Brain in astonishment, a little at a loss.

"Do as Mr. Blaine says--"

Kingsley pursed his lips and said quickly that in order to speed up efficiency, he arranged for two more Aurors to be responsible for this matter.

"It's surprising, Mr. Blaine, you're not an Auror, but you know so much about these things—"

After sending the people away, Kingsley came to the table where Amosta was sitting alone and said half-jokingly and half-tentatively.

"Haha--" Amosta smiled slightly, "It's not a bad thing to know more connections, Kingsley."

Kingsley moved his lips in agreement, and then sat down opposite Amosta.

Looking at Amosta Braine, the next successor of Hogwarts who is very popular in the wizarding world, who was deep in thought, Kingsley blurted out,

"You and Albus are totally different, Mr. Blaine--"

However, as soon as the words came out of his mouth, Kingsley regretted it. He and Blaine did not have such a deep personal relationship.

"oh?"

Amosta, who was thinking about something, laughed again when he heard this.

"What do you think is the biggest difference between Dumbledore and me?"

This question is actually difficult to answer. If you are not careful, you will offend the big man in front of you. However, after a short period of thinking, Kingsley still told the truth.

"You seem, I mean, much more flexible in the way you do things than Albus-"

The tall Kingsley smiled and said in a deep and slow voice,

"If Albus were here today, he would not check Old Tom's memory, nor would he let the Aurors check Muggle memories, even with the authority of the Ministry-"

"I don't deny what you say, Kingsley—"

Amosta smiled and shook his head.

"But I think maybe you don't know Dumbledore well enough—"

Dumbledore has never been a rule-abiding person, but he always has a steelyard in his heart. This steelyard will help him measure whether what he wants to do is worth breaking the system, regulations, rules, etc. Universal laws, if he thinks If it's worth it, then he will do it thoroughly.

Kingsley's view is only because as Dumbledore gets older and more prestigious, there are fewer and fewer things that he can take seriously, so it gives people the illusion of paying attention to rules.

"One more thing, Kingsley—"

Kingsley's candid question won him a little favor from Amosta, who was hesitating and decided to entrust the matter to him.

"There is another possible way to get close to the murderer behind the scenes. I didn't just say -"

Amosta looked Kingsley directly in the eyes and said,

"Yesterday in Dumbledore's office, we did not tell Minister Fudge about this. The curse on Hermione is very unusual. The seed of the curse and the curse itself are separate. Only by destroying the seed of the curse can we completely expel it. The curse in Hermione's body, and there are not many wizards with the ability to create this kind of curse in the European wizarding world——"

Amosta took out the list he had obtained from Willowens from his pocket,

"A friend of mine helped me investigate the list of wizards in the European magic world who have this ability——"

In order to avoid anyone associating himself with the Golden Viper, Amosta did not tell Kingsley that he had come up with the list himself.

"I originally planned to visit the wizards above in person, but these people are distributed throughout Europe. Moreover, it is unrealistic to expect them to stay at home and not go out. It will also take time to track them-"

Kingsley took over the list with a solemn expression. He scanned the contents on the list. Although there were not many people, not everyone had a clear position. Some personnel lists had the source of the information stated several years ago.

"Better send the best for this mission, Kingsley--"

"Understood, Mr. Blaine--"

Kingsley nodded cautiously, expressing understanding.

Wizards who can create particularly powerful curses are not good people. They almost come to ask for guilt. It is hard to say whether the two sides will fight.

Turning to look at the remaining Aurors, Kingsley hesitated for a while before making arrangements. He carefully explained the danger and importance of the task and watched them leave one by one.

Old Tom hid behind the bar and looked at Amosta and Kingsley, his eyes full of sadness, because his bar was now almost used as a command post, and all the guests were blocked out.

Throughout the day, Amosta and Kingsley stayed in the Leaky Cauldron, directing operations and listening to reports from the Aurors who had previously gone to investigate the man who delivered the package.

As the sun sets, the bar hall gradually becomes darker, and the chilling atmosphere in the air becomes stronger. Old Tom has given up struggling, enjoying this rare leisure, lying on the bar and sleeping soundly.

boom!

An explosion suddenly appeared, and a breeze filled the room.

"We found him, Mr. Blaine!"

The Auror who suddenly appeared shouted excitedly, and Amosta, who was sleeping with his eyes closed on the chair, slowly opened his eyes, and a pair of light purple eyes flashed in the dim bar hall.