Hogwarts Homecoming

Unfortunately, Amosta, Kingsley and Louise did not have time to have dinner in Bologna, the capital of the Emilia-Romagna region in Italy, because a Muggle was mixed up among the three, and this directly led to The efficiency of Amosta and Kingsley's actions became very limited.

Originally, Amosta's plan was to rush to Italy with the illegal door key that Kingsley had obtained through the broker who arranged the smuggling.

The consumption of Apparition at such a distance will become very alarming. If Amosta is alone, it will be fine, but if he takes Kingsley with him, it will be very difficult. Without preparing coordinates in advance, just For fireplaces that can use formal channels, the Floo network is always monitored by the country's Ministry of Magic. Being caught by the Italian Ministry of Magic and entering the country illegally will cause even greater trouble.

They could only travel by Muggle plane.

Although the work efficiency of using Aurors was amazing, Kingsley's staff quickly purchased three tickets for them on the same day through flexible methods (three Muggles canceled the tickets inexplicably), but it was not worth the bad weather in London that day. The flight was delayed for nearly four hours.

By the time they arrived at Guglielmo Marconi International Airport and checked into the Accademia Hotel they had booked over the phone, it was already eleven o'clock in the evening.

In this city with a stronger historical atmosphere, there are very few fast food restaurants open at this time.

Moreover, compared to the energetic wizard, Louise, who had experienced the grief of the death of her family members, embarked on the bumpy road non-stop. By the time she arrived at the hotel, she was so tired that she needed Amosta's help to barely walk.

Late at night, Amosta's guest room was the only room in the hotel with a light on.

The climate in Bologna in winter is a bit 'harsh' than that in London. Although the snow in the city has melted, the streets and alleys steeped in vicissitudes of life and ancient atmosphere are filled with thick and icy fog, and the cold and wet wind howls over the city. Like the howl of a female ghost.

"--This is the list I just received, Mr. Blaine-"

Amosta sat on the single sofa near the window, took the parchment from Kingsley's hand, and read it carefully.

"The list we got from Friedel, Bagdar and Nila, from the time Fraser sent that package until today, the list of all wizards who have left the UK through smuggling is here -"

Under the dim light, Amosta looked helpless as he looked at the parchment.

This piece of parchment is about twenty inches when fully unfolded. It is densely written from top to bottom with wizards and the countries they go to. If there is no accident, the protagonist behind this incident. No, it cannot be said that, at least, The person who controlled Fraser to send the package and turned him into an Inferi was hidden inside.

Amosta looked at the list carefully. With his memory and mental strength, he could basically memorize everything he read carefully.

"Mr. Blaine"

After hesitating for a moment, Kingsley shouted softly, but Amosta did not speak, but responded with a nasal voice,

"Do you really think this list means anything?"

When Amosta raised his head and looked at him, Kingsley continued in a hoarse voice,

"With all due respect, Mr. Blaine, I have been dealing with wizards who live in the darkness for many years. I know them. These people regard caution as a creed for survival. From what I know about them, these Most of the smugglers don’t use their real names--"

Amosta smiled, lowered his head and continued to recite the list on the parchment.

"Do you think, Kingsley, by doing these things, I mean knowing that Dumbledore and I are in Hogwarts, and Hermione is currently the most popular Triwizard Tournament warrior in the European wizarding world, and yet you dare to persecute her? , and, using the time difference to send packages with Old Tom, and turning Fraser, who once served them, into an inferi, and using Fraser's body as a trap. Oh, and what Louise told us, they used hemp Experimenting on babies and pregnant women to study the secrets of magic, what kind of person would be the person who does these things?”

"Bold, cautious, clever. Evil, cruel--"

Kingsley frowned, his eyes flashing, and after thinking for a few seconds, he gave his answer.

"And pride, this is the most important point--"

Amosta did not raise his head, but smiled. He did not seem to be angry at all that these people did not take him seriously.

"I think there are two possibilities for people who dare to do these things. Kingsley. One is that the real instigator behind this series of events is fearless, whether it is the fame of Dumbledore and I, or the British Ministry of Magic. He doesn't take power, or even the International Federation of Wizards, seriously——"

After thinking for a moment, Kingsley nodded heavily.

"--Second, he is very confident in his own intelligence. He is confident that our investigation can only reach Frasier at most, and thinks that we will never be able to find them. Do you understand, Kingsley?"

"You mean--"

Kingsley narrowed his eyes, with anger hinting at his tone.

"Because of pride, these people probably don't bother to hide their real names. It's not that they are not cautious enough, but they are disdainful?"

Amosta nodded slightly. He folded the parchment and placed it on the coffee table next to him. Then he sunk his back into the sofa and stared at the exquisite electric lamp under the ceiling.

"I think these guys don't bother to hide their names. But the problem is, there are too many people on the list, and we don't have enough time or manpower to investigate this matter-"

"We can mobilize--!"

Du, du, du—

Kingsley was about to say something, but at this moment, a sudden knock on the door interrupted his words. He glanced at the door in surprise, and instead subconsciously looked at the teak clock face and brass hanging on the wall. Wall clock with hands.

Ten past one in the morning!

Kingsley's brows raised higher, and although he didn't make a sound, his hand touched his wand.

"Please come in--"

Amosta glanced past the door, fell silent for a moment, and then said in a deep voice.

Click——

After the crisp sound of the spring machine amplified the sound, the door was pushed open, and Louise walked in with anxiety and uneasiness.

She seemed to have just gotten up from bed. She was still wearing a nightgown made of light blue silk with hollow patterns on the chest and cuffs. The nightgown just touched her knees, and her round and straight calves were exposed to the air.

Louise's curly golden hair was draped over her shoulders, and she was wearing her coat, but it still couldn't completely resist the chill in the late night air. Her two slender legs were pressed together, and her knees unconsciously moved against each other. Rubbing, and under the touch of the gentle warm-toned light, the light blue meridians were faintly visible on the fair skin on the chest.

Kingsley frowned. He stared at Louise with confusion in his eyes. But as the embarrassing silence continued, his brows gradually relaxed, as if he had realized or misunderstood something?

"Oh, sorry, I just...well, if you were talking about something important!"

Louise didn't expect that Kingsley was also in Amosta's room. She just couldn't sleep. Then, when she was standing alone in front of the window sill, she saw that the light in Amosta's room was still on. But she obviously realized that, Her presence in a man's room late at night would be misunderstood. She panicked and wanted to leave the room, but--

"Please don't go, Miss Aundair!"

The unsmiling Kingsley suddenly got smart. He quickly packed up the information he had brought, leaving only the list. Before leaving, he actually looked at Amosta with a joking look. As far as he knew, , Amosta Bryan, who has achieved many incredible achievements at a young age, is still single.

"I have finished my report, Miss Aundair, if you have any questions about the case that you need to consult Mr. Blaine -"

When passing by Louise who was cowering in fear, Kingsley smiled for the first time in these days.

"Please feel free to—"