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Chapter 213: They Didn't Make It to the End
Chapter 213: They Didn't Make It to the End
"They might be in danger; stay away from Landon Johnson, Dad! " With urgency, Ved scrawled the warning in his friend's journal before immediately contacting Lupin to ask him to protect his parents.
Within seconds, a response appeared in the journal.
"Ferdinand: Why do you say that all of a sudden?... Do you know about Anne's passing too?"
"Lupin: Alright, I'm on my way."
"Ferdinand: Dumbledore reviewed Landon's memories and found nothing amiss. They think Anne might have seen something she shouldn't have while prying for information, which is why she was targeted."
"Lupin: I've arrived at the Grays', but the door is locked, and there's no one inside. Are Mr. and Mrs. Grey not at home?"
"Fiona: Dear, we're safe now, so don't worry. You, on the other hand, should take a break from studying during the holidays and go flying with your friends!"
"Lupin: There's some dust on the doorknob, suggesting they've been gone for at least two days. And they left in a hurry; there's a cup of cold coffee on the table."
"Ferdinand: Remember what I told you? Stay out of these dangerous matters. While it's true that even infants in the wizarding world can be saviors, if every problem requires a child like you to solve it, then our world is truly doomed."
"Lupin: Don't panic; they might not be in trouble. I'll contact Sirius and Professor Dumbledore right away."
The messages from both sides appeared one after the other on the parchment, and Ved, after reading one, didn't have time to reply before another new message appeared.
But there was a contradiction in their words that sent a chill down Ved's spine.
He picked up his quill, hesitated for a moment, and then wrote on the 'Family' page: "Are you all at home now?"
Soon, a new message appeared.
"Ferdinand: No, we've moved out."
"Ferdinand: As a precaution, Dumbledore found us a bodyguard, reportedly a very capable retired Auror."
"Ferdinand: But he's a bit peculiar and refuses to leave his familiar surroundings, so we temporarily rented a place next to him."
Ved breathed a sigh of relief, his back already damp with a thin layer of sweat.
He first informed Lupin about his parents' move to avoid worrying him unnecessarily and then asked, "Who is this retired Auror? I asked Remus to help protect you, and he went to our house, but he couldn't find anyone there, which really scared me."
He couldn't help but complain at the end.
"Fiona: Sorry, Ved. We didn't tell you about the move because we didn't want you to worry while at school. If everything stays calm, we'll definitely be back before the summer holidays."
Fiona added a tongue-out emoji, as if making a playful face.
"Ferdinand: Don't blame your mother; it was my idea, too."
"Ferdinand: The Auror's name is Alastor Moody, and although he has a temper, his body is covered in the medals of his scars. Now he's our neighbor, and I believe that no Dark Wizard could step onto this street without his keen senses detecting them."
"Fiona: He's just a bit paranoid. As soon as he met us, he suspected that the magical dolls you sent were assassins disguised as toys and made us throw them away.
【 Ved: ... An assassin? 】
【 Fiona: Yes, it's ridiculous, right? We had to swear not to let Coco and the others into his house before he finally agreed to let us leave the little ones behind, and he even told Dumbledore that if we were killed by the magical dolls, it wouldn't be his fault. 】
It was clear that Fiona was trying to be objective, but her resentment still shone through.
Ved couldn't help but smile.
Of course, he remembered Alastor Moody. Although the man himself actually appeared in the story only a few times, he was acknowledged as the strongest Auror.
Even though he was old and retired, considered to have paranoid delusions... people would only think he was getting senile, not that he was a weakling in need of protection.
With Moody living next to his parents, Ved was relieved.
At the same time, he wouldn't forget that if it weren't for Dumbledore's request, a recluse like Moody, a retired war hero, would never have become a bodyguard for two ordinary people.
Ved didn't think too highly of himself, nor did he belittle his abilities. He knew that Dumbledore had his reasons for taking such good care of the Grays' safety.
He accepted it with gratitude, and he knew that he would be able to repay this kindness.
【 Ved: So, Dad, do you still have to go to work? 】
【 Ferdinand: Most work matters can be handled online, and Darren will bring any documents that need to be signed. 】
Darren was Ferdinand's assistant, usually helping him with work-related tasks and sometimes even driving Ved to school.
After chatting with his parents for a while, Ved conveyed Dumbledore's arrangements to Lupin, thanking him for his help and apologizing for his own lack of composure.
【 Lupin: There's no need to apologize. Anyone would be anxious when it comes to their loved ones. I'm actually quite envious of the bond your family shares. 】
【 Lupin: And because of this incident, Sirius has finally come out of the Black family mansion. He just heard about all of this, and now he's gone to ask Dumbledore to join the investigation. 】
【 Ved: Sirius? How is he doing? There might be some ruthless dark wizards behind this incident, and if one's not careful, they'll surely encounter danger. 】
【 Lupin: Don't worry, we've fought against the most dangerous dark wizard in the world. And having something to do will help Sirius recover his spirits. 】
【 Lupin: Of course. For convenience, we've returned to Hogsmeade. You're still welcome to come over during the weekends. 】
【 Ved: I'd rather not play. I want to learn the Patronus Charm as soon as possible. 】
【 Lupin: The Patronus Charm? It's one of the most powerful and ancient defensive spells, and it's extremely difficult to master. 】
【 Ved: I know, I've seen it in many ancient magical legends, and it's effective against most types of dark magic, which is why I want to learn it. 】
【 Lupin: Alright, starting this weekend, we'll begin learning the Patronus Charm. 】
Lupin paused for a moment before adding:
【 Lupin: Don't put too much pressure on yourself, Ved. As long as we're standing, we won't let any harm come your way. 】
Ved smiled bitterly as he read this.
Of course, he knew that there were always people willing to sacrifice themselves to protect others, but those he relied on during his weaker days—
Dumbledore, Lupin, Sirius, and even Moody...
Not a single one of them made it to the end.
(End of Chapter)
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