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213. They Didn’t Make It to the End
【Wade: Landon Johnson might be trouble, Dad. You two mustn’t have any more contact with him!】
Wade scribbled the message swiftly onto the Book of Friends, then immediately contacted Remus Lupin, urging him to protect his parents.
Seconds later, a reply appeared in the Book:
【Ferdinand: Why the sudden warning… did you get the message about Annie’s passing?】
【Remus Lupin: Understood. I’m on my way.】
【Ferdinand: Dumbledore examined Landon’s memories—nothing suspicious showed up. We suspect Annie might have seen something she shouldn’t have while asking about the message, which is why she became a target of the Needle.】
【Remus Lupin: I’ve arrived at the Gray residence. The door’s locked. No one’s inside. Are Mr. and Mrs. Gray not home?】
【Fiona: Sweetheart, we’re perfectly safe. Don’t worry about us. You, on the other hand—don’t spend every rest day buried in books. A little flying with your friends on a broomstick wouldn’t hurt!】
【Remus Lupin: There’s dust on the doorknob. They’ve been gone at least two days. And they left in a hurry—the table still has a cold cup of coffee.】
【Ferdinand: Remember what I told you? Stay out of dangerous matters. Yes, a child in the magical world can become The Savior. But if every crisis falls on a child like you, then our world is truly finished.】
【Remus Lupin: Don’t panic. They’re not necessarily in danger. I’m contacting Sirius Black and Professor Dumbledore right now.】
Messages flowed back and forth across the parchment, one after another. Wade read each line, barely able to respond before the next appeared.
But the contradictions in their words sent a chill down his spine.
He picked up his quill, hesitated for a moment, then typed:
【Are you all still at home?】
A new message appeared instantly:
【Ferdinand: No, we’ve moved out.】
【Ferdinand: To be safe, Dumbledore arranged a bodyguard for us—a retired Auror who’s said to be extremely capable.】
【Ferdinand: But he’s… peculiar. He refuses to leave his familiar surroundings, so we had to rent the house next door for now.】
Wade exhaled deeply. His back was slick with a thin sheen of sweat.
He quickly informed Remus Lupin about the move, so the man wouldn’t grow anxious over nothing, then asked:
【Wade: Who’s this retired Auror? I asked Remus to protect you, and he went to our house, but no one was there. I was terrified.】
He couldn’t help adding a little complaint.
【Fiona: Sorry, Wade. We didn’t tell you about the move so you wouldn’t worry at school. If everything stays quiet, we’ll be back before summer holiday.】
Fiona added a tongue-out emoji—a playful, cheeky grin.
【Ferdinand: Don’t blame Mom. That was my idea.】
【Ferdinand: The Auror’s name is Alastor Moody. He’s grumpy, sure—but the scars all over him? That’s his honor. Now he’s our neighbor. I’m certain if any Dark Wizard shows up on this street, he’ll smell them before they even turn the corner.】
【Fiona: He’s just… paranoid. The first time we met, he suspected our enchanted puppets were disguised assassins. Made us throw them all out.】
【Wade: …Assassins?】
【Fiona: Right? Sounds crazy, right? We swore on our magic that Coco and the others wouldn’t go near his house. Only then did he finally agree to let us keep the little ones. And he even told Dumbledore: if we end up dead from a magical puppet, it’s not his fault.】
It was clear Fiona was trying to sound neutral—but the irritation still seeped through.
Wade couldn’t help smiling.
He remembered Alastor Moody well. Even though the man appeared only briefly in the original story, he was widely regarded as the greatest Auror of all time.
Even in retirement, even with his reputation for paranoia, people still dismissed him as old and delusional. No one saw him as someone in need of protection.
But with Moody living next door to his parents, Wade felt at ease.
Still, he couldn’t forget: this wasn’t a normal assignment. If Dumbledore had personally requested such a legendary figure to guard two ordinary people, there had to be a reason.
Wade refused to inflate his own importance—but he also refused to underestimate it. He knew Dumbledore wouldn’t go to such lengths unless he truly believed the Grays were in danger.
He accepted the kindness with gratitude—and silently vowed he’d repay it, someday.
【Wade: So, Dad, are you still going to work?】
【Ferdinand: Most of my job can be handled online. If there are documents to sign, Darren will bring them over.】
Darren was Ferdinand’s assistant, managing all his professional affairs. He’d even driven Wade to school on occasion.
After a few casual exchanges, Wade relayed Dumbledore’s arrangements to Remus Lupin, thanked him for his help, and apologized for his earlier panic.
【Remus Lupin: There’s nothing to apologize for. Anyone would react the same when it comes to family. Honestly, I’m a little jealous of how close your family is.】
【Remus Lupin: And this whole situation has finally pulled Sirius Black out of the Black family manor. He heard about it for the first time, and now he’s racing to Dumbledore to volunteer for the investigation.】
【Wade: Sirius Black? Is he doing alright? This could be tied to a Dark Wizard who kills without hesitation. One mistake, and you’re in real danger.】
【Remus Lupin: Not a problem. We’ve fought the most dangerous Dark Wizard in history. And having something meaningful to do? That’s good for Sirius’s mind, too.】
【Remus Lupin: Of course. For convenience, we’ve returned to Hogsmeade. You and the others are welcome to visit this weekend.】
【Wade: We’ll skip the visit. I want to learn the Patronus Charm as soon as possible.】
【Remus Lupin: The Patronus Charm? That’s one of the oldest and most powerful defensive spells ever created. Learning it is extremely difficult.】
【Wade: I know. I’ve seen it mentioned in countless ancient magical legends. It repels most Dark Magic—so I want to learn it.】
【Remus Lupin: Alright. We’ll start training you this weekend.】
He paused, then added:
【Remus Lupin: Don’t put too much pressure on yourself, Wade. As long as we’re still standing, you won’t face danger.】
Wade stared at the words.
A bitter smile tugged at his lips.
He knew there were people willing to sacrifice themselves to protect others.
But the ones he’d relied on when he was weak—Dumbledore, Remus Lupin, Sirius Black… even Moody…
None of them had made it to the end.
(End of Chapter)
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