Chapter 285: Obscure Courage

...McLean, what do you think?

Regarding whether Harry should understand the status quo, Sirius cunningly put the topic in front of Maca. X23US. COM updates the fastest

For Maca, almost everyone in the Order of the Phoenix is ​​very convinced, and no one can treat him as an ordinary Hogwarts student.

Since Maca took back the Sorcerer's Stone from Quirrell who was possessed by Voldemort, every confrontation between him and Voldemort has been admirable. As the head of the Order of the Phoenix, he was even entrusted by Dumbledore himself.

And his own strength even almost concealed the fact that Voldemort's current strength has far surpassed that of then.

There is no doubt that Maca, who is at the forefront of the anti-Voldemort as Harry's peer, is the best person to decide whether Harry should know the status quo.

Moreover, it was Maca who decided to hide from Harry in the first place. It's just that almost everyone thought his reason was similar to Mrs. Weasley's, so they ignored the fact that he actually did not give any explanation.

After being reminded by Sirius, everyone couldn't help being curious about what Maca was thinking.

Harry, Maca thought for a while, put down the custard cake in his hand, put away his smile and looked at him calmly, ...what do you want to know?

Maca's tone was very relaxed, as if asking Harry what he would have for breakfast tomorrow morning. But for some reason, Harry, who had felt a little stuffy before, became silent now.

... I want to know... where is Voldemort? And... why did he let the dementors attack me...

Harry spoke slowly, and the hesitation in his mind was palpable.

Although Maca was as calm as ever, as long as Maca stood in front of him, he couldn't summon up the courage to face everything. Is he really qualified to face Voldemort like this?

What are you going to do if you know where Voldemort is? Maca asked again.

Beat him, of course! Harry gritted his teeth, He killed my parents, and he killed so many innocent people!

How do you want to defeat him? Maca continued to ask calmly.

I Harry was breathing more and more heavily,

His head also gradually drooped, and the bangs on his forehead almost covered his eyes, I...don't know.

Then you still want to know where he is?

Under Maca's questioning one after another, Harry couldn't help but recall what Hermione mentioned, which originally came from Maca:

Harry is not in a good state right now. He needs to get rid of the shadow of the semi-finals first, otherwise he is not suitable to participate.

There was another period of oppressive silence. Harry clasped his hands tightly, and after thinking for a long time, he raised his head abruptly.

Think! He paused, then looked at Maca firmly and said, If you don't understand his words, won't you never know how to defeat him?

That's right! A satisfied smile flashed across Sirius' face.

Maca also nodded and said: Since you are willing to use your brain, it wouldn't be a bad thing for you to learn more about the situation... Mrs. Weasley, sometimes it is more dangerous to be ignorant. I believe you understand this truth .”

Harry has already been involved in this vortex. If he doesn't swim by himself, no matter how hard we try, we may not be able to push him out of the vortex, can we?

Okay, Mrs. Weasley took a deep breath, and she scanned the dining table before saying, Okay, okay! It seems that my opinion has been rejected... I just want to say: at least For certain dangerous and uncertain situations, it is best not to let Harry know, as a person who cares about Harry’s vital interests.”

He's not your son, Sirius said softly.

But about the same as my son, said Mrs. Weasley exasperatedly. Who else is he?

He has me!

Yeah, said Mrs. Weasley, pursing her lips. The problem is, you're locked up in Azkaban yourself, and it's hard to take care of him, is it?

Sirius couldn't help jumping up from his chair.

Molly, you are not the only one at this table who cares about Harry. Lupine said seriously, Sirius, sit down.

Both Mrs. Weasley and Sirius pressed their lips together, and slowly sat back in their chairs.

As Maca did just now, I think it's best to respect Harry's opinion on this matter, Lupine went on. He's old enough to make his own decision.

Yes, I want to know! said Harry immediately.

He didn't look at Mrs. Weasley just now when Mrs. Weasley said he was like her own son, and he was very touched. But at the same time, he was also troubled by Mrs. Weasley's over-indulgence on him.

He agreed with Sirius that he was no longer a child.

Very good. Mrs. Weasley's voice was hoarse, Ginny! Ron! Hermione! Fred! George! I want you out of this kitchen, right away!

Immediately, the house exploded like a nest.

We're grown-ups! cried Fred and George at the same time.

Harry can know, why can't I? Ron exclaimed.

Mum, I want to hear it too! Ginny screamed.

No! Mrs. Weasley roared, stood up suddenly, her eyes widened, I will never allow it

Molly, you can't stop Fred and George, said Mr. Weasley wearily. They're adults.

They're still in school.

But they're legal adults now, said Mr. Weasley in his weary voice.

Oh, well, Fred and George can stay, said Mrs Weasley, flushing, but Ron and Hermione! You've known enough lately!

Harry will tell us everything you say anyway! said Ron indignantly. Would you?

He met Harry's gaze and questioned uncertainly.

For a split second Harry wanted to tell Ron that he wasn't going to tell him a word, and to let him have a taste of what it was like to be kept in the dark, to see if it felt better.

But when the two looked at each other, his narrow-minded impulse disappeared in an instant.

Of course I will, said Harry.

Ron and Hermione immediately beamed with joy.

Very good! cried Mrs. Weasley. Very good! Ginny goes to bed!

Ginny didn't just leave obediently.

They heard her yelling at her mother all the way up the stairs, losing her temper. In the hall Mrs. Black let out another deafening scream, making the uproar even more unbearable.

Lupine rushed out after him. He had to calm the portrait again, otherwise it would be too noisy to continue talking.

At this time, Maca also stood up and said: Then you guys continue chatting, I have to go to bed first.

...

That night, everyone finally disclosed part of the truth in front of the children. Although Hermione and Ron knew some things in advance, there were many things they didn't know.

For example, some changes in the Ministry of Magic, and some latest actions taken by Voldemort.

To be honest, the situation is actually very complicated, especially at the Ministry of Magic. Even Mr. Weasley, Tonks, Kingsley and others who work in the Ministry of Magic are not clear about the specific situation.

All they knew was that someone was putting pressure on the Daily Prophet not to report anything about Voldemort, which was a red flag.

Fortunately, Maca's previous audition session was very effective. It not only established Lockhart's image, but also reminded wizards in the wizarding world that Voldemort has returned. This is an irreversible fact .

So the news of Voldemort's return has spread, hasn't it? Harry frowned. Then why did he bother to hide it?

Voldemort didn't just walk up to people's doors and bang on their doors, Harry, said Sirius. He cast spells on them, cast jinxes, threatened and seduced them... He was very good at being secretive. set.

At any rate, gaining followers is only one of the things he's interested in. He has other plans, plans that he can carry out without anyone noticing, and for that he needs to keep a low profile as much as possible to keep the bad influence down.

What else does he want besides followers? Harry asked briskly.

He seemed to see Sirius and Lupine exchange glances quickly before Sirius answered.

Something that can only be obtained by sneaking. Seeing Harry's still confused face, Sirius said again, ...like a weapon that he didn't have last time.

When he was in power?

yes.

Like what kind of weapon? said Harry. Better than the Avada Kedavra?

Enough! cried Mrs. Weasley, standing in the shadows by the door.

Harry had been listening so intently just now that he hadn't even noticed that Mrs. Weasley had returned from taking Ginny upstairs.

She folded her arms and her face was full of anger.

I want you to go to bed, everyone! she added, scanning Fred, George, Ron and Hermione one by one.

You've told Harry enough... Mrs. Weasley said to Sirius again. If you go on, you can immediately recruit him into the Order of the Phoenix!

Why not? The words rolled around Harry's lips before he swallowed them back.

He thought of Maca, and even though Maca wasn't here now, he still thought of him. Harry knew that he wasn't really qualified to join the Order of the Phoenix, at least not yet.

I think Molly's right, said Lupine calmly. We've said enough, Sirius.

Sirius shrugged slightly, but said nothing more.

Mrs. Weasley greeted her sons and Hermione domineeringly. They stood up one by one, and Harry had to stand up reluctantly. ) Download Free Reader!!