Chapter 641 Acquaintances

The summer sun at Hogwarts is always so bright. Even though Voldemort and the Ministry of Magic controlled by him are watching from the south, Ryan and the others still see many students sitting or lying on the lawn basking in the sun.

After checking the permission road in Ryan's hand, the patrol captain opened the iron gate of Hogwarts Castle. After nodding their thanks to the patrol captain who was a former member of Percy's team, Ryan and Hermione walked down the dirt road towards Hogsmeade.

The scale of Hogsmeade is much larger than before, and it is also much tidier. The original scattered tents have disappeared, and now several rows of townhouses are neatly lined up in the open space on the edge of the town, and people can be seen coming in and out of the houses from time to time.

Good afternoon, Ryan. Ah, and Hermione, good afternoon to you too. Just as Ryan and the others walked along the road towards the town center, a young woman with flaxen hair next to them greeted them. They froze for a moment before realizing that the young woman sitting there basking in the sun was Nymphadora Tonks, who should be called Nymphadora Lupine now.

Tonks was completely different from the handsome outfit with bright hair and a leather jacket before. Now she was lying on a recliner, wearing comfortable loose cotton clothes, and her face was rounder than before.

Hello, Mrs. Lupine. Ryan and Hermione walked down the road together and chatted with Tonks who was sitting in front of the gate of a row house. By the way, didn't you and Lupine travel to Northern Europe, why are you here now?

Originally we were traveling in Northern Europe. Tonks sat up and said. It's just that after the Hogwarts Express was attacked and the Ministry of Magic changed hands. We and Sirius and the two of them responded to the call of Headmaster Dumbledore and rushed back to England. It's just that when we came back, the two of you were still there. Azkaban persisted, and then went back to school and prepared for the exam. So you don't know that it's normal for us to come back.

Oh, we are indeed busy during this time, and we don't even pay much attention to the outside situation. Hermione nodded. Then where is Professor Lupine now and why are you alone here now?

Lupine is now mainly responsible for the connection between the production of various magic raw materials here and Northern Europe, to ensure that the local manufacturers of magic props and potions have enough raw materials. Speaking of which, Tonks touched himself belly. As for me, because I found out that I was pregnant after I came back, I lived here with my parents temporarily.

It's wonderful that you're pregnant, Hermione congratulated Tonks. You should not go out to work during this period. Although the situation is dangerous now, it will not be reduced to relying on pregnant women.

Different from ordinary people's pregnancy, wizards will try to reduce the production of potions or cast some magic after pregnancy, because these things may affect the development of the fetus. Coupled with the fact that the birth rate of wizards themselves is not very high, newborns are even more important. So traditionally wizards stop working once they become pregnant.

That's why I'm basking in the sun here. Tonks said helplessly. If I ask you, I'd rather go to Auror Command now. Rather than stay here and go nowhere.

Having said that, Tonks looked at Ryan, I really want to thank you. If you hadn't helped solve his problems, even my parents would not have accepted a werewolf as their son-in-law.

It's nothing, this is what I should do. Ryan smiled. And they have also shown their value now, if it weren't for those hardworking werewolves,

Right now we won't have enough raw materials to craft all kinds of potions and magic items.

But anyway, I still want to thank you. After chatting for a while, an older woman came out of the room. Her hair is a soft beige, and her eyes appear large.

Ryan and Hermione touched the wand subconsciously at the same time, but just raised their hands and put them down again. The person in front of him did look more like Bellatrix, but he looked much softer.

You are Ryan and Hermione, right? said the older woman, Thank you for your help to Dora and Remus. I am Andromeda Tonks. Dora's mother.

Nice to meet you, Mrs. Tonks. Ryan and Hermione greeted at the same time, the elderly woman in front of them should be Xiao

Sirius' cousin, Bellatrix's older sister. No wonder she felt like Bellatrix to Ryan when she walked out of the dark room just now.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Ryan and Hermione hurriedly left. Tonks returned to the room with his mother, and heard from her that she and her family were now helping the Ministry of Magic with a series of documents and accounts at home.

I was taken aback when Mrs. Tonks came out just now. Hermione said as she walked down Hogsmeade Street, but if you look closely, there is a clear difference between the sisters. And Sirius also said that this cousin is his closest relative, and thinking about it, a member of the Black family who chooses to marry a Muggle-born wizard is indeed the same person as Sirius.

Ryan nodded to agree with what Hermione said, and then looked at the situation on both sides of the street with interest. By this time they had come to the main street of Hogsmeade. Unlike the deserted place a week ago, there are many wizards walking around on the streets of Hogsmeade now, which seems to be very prosperous here.

After all, the situation has initially stabilized now. Even though Voldemort is still a huge threat to the south, life for wizards must go on. Coupled with various circumstances a while ago, many wizards had to stay at home, so that their stocks were exhausted. So after the situation improved a little, they would naturally come to Hogsmeade to purchase. This has also created the prosperity here.

After squeezing past a group of wizards from the country who came to buy a drink standing at the door of the Three Broomsticks, Ryan and the others went up a slope to the Shrieking Shack. Unlike the original dilapidated appearance, the current Screaming Shack can be completely new.

All the wooden boards that had sealed the entrance to the house had been removed, and the damaged places had been repaired. The outside of the building was even repainted to make the whole house look like it was just built. From time to time, people hurried out of the house or walked in from the outside.

Ryan, it's class time today, what are you doing here? Suddenly a familiar voice sounded from behind, Ryan turned his head and saw Sirius striding over. He was neatly dressed in Auror uniform, his hair was neatly combed, and he looked radiant.

Good afternoon, Sirius. Ryan waved his hand to Sirius to greet him, and then showed him the letter of appointment with his name already filled in. You know, Hermione and I have obtained the required examination certificates. Principal Dumbledore suggested that we temporarily work as part-time special consultants in the Department of International Magical Cooperation of the Ministry of Magic, so we came here today to inquire about the specific situation.

International Magic Cooperation Department? Sirius looked at the letter of appointment thoughtfully. This department is indeed recruiting personnel recently, and even all comers are welcome, because their manpower gap is too large, even to the point where it is basically unable to operate normally.

After finishing speaking, he looked up at them, I just come back from the mission and I'm free, so why don't I take you there.

Thank you so much. We haven't been here before. We were just wondering what to do if we couldn't find a place. Ryan said, putting away the letter of appointment, and then followed Sirius to the place with Hermione. Go in the direction of the Screaming Shack.