The Muggle anomaly incident that started in the dungeons of the Ministry of Magic and ended in the dungeons of the Ministry of Magic seemed to have hastily put an end to the series of disasters caused by Halbo.
After that, the British magical world seemed to have completely gotten rid of the ancient dark wizard's gaze. Whether it was wizards or Muggles, everyone's lives seemed to be gradually getting back on track.
Only the sporadic news about the African magical world that pops up in major newspapers and periodicals from time to time will make people vaguely remember the unhappiness of the past.
In the blink of an eye, more than half a month has passed.
However, even if Haierbo seems to have completely focused on Africa and has not been involved in anything in the UK recently, Maca still will not slack off at all.
Because he vaguely felt that things would not end so simply.
With Haierbo's persistence in his magical path, sooner or later he will secretly extend his claws here again. Or, maybe that guy would actually come over for a walk from time to time to spy on the next best time to make a move.
But no matter what, at least while ensuring that everything is normal in the UK, Maca also has more things to prepare one by one.
For example, although he is no longer the ancient magic text professor at Hogwarts, he still has to go back to school today to discuss some matters with Professor McGonagall.
"Hey, let me tell you! It's been very warm these days, and we've also returned from the island. I think it's time to change your windbreaker, right? You always dress yourself up like someone wrapped in a pie. Just like sardines, won't you feel bored?"
"No, that's fine...thank you."
On the horse trail in front of Hogwarts, Maka was walking slowly with the windbreaker wizard.
As Maka said, the weather today is indeed very good.
It can be seen that the sky is almost as clear as water, and the unique spring breeze blows from the direction of the lake, stirring the hair between the two people's necks.
On the other side of the hillside, the flower seeds that Professor Sprout had just sown last year were already blooming in patches. Just by taking a few breaths of air, you can smell the fragrance that permeates the road.
To be honest, if there wasn't something important to do when I came back today, Maka might not be able to help but want to stay here for a while longer.
Of course, even so, he had deliberately chosen to appear slightly further away, instead of appearing directly at the school gate like before.
"Although the wind on the island is quite soothing, I still don't feel bored at all even if I've been breathing the fresh air by the mountains and lakes for six years!"
"So how long are you planning to stay here this time?" the windbreaker wizard asked casually, "Those Muggles are still on the island, and you usually only go there for a few hours, so don't you worry about them having problems at all?"
Hearing this, Maka waved her hands and said:
"It's okay. That island is guarded by a wizard tower, inhabited by powerful magical creatures from ancient times, and there is hidden magic that covers the entire island. Those from the outside can't get in, and those from the inside can't get out..."
"...And," the windbreaker wizard suddenly added, "there are some strange things in the tower - what exactly is in that room? Why did you take me there so many times and never allowed me to go in? "
Seeing the other party asking this question again, Maka could only shrug.
"Anyway, it can't be a good thing!"
After half a month of getting along, even kittens and puppies are almost ready to be raised, let alone a living person.
Although for some reasons, Maka never pursued the identity of this mysterious wizard, the two of them felt a lot more familiar when talking.
And the windbreaker wizard no longer hesitated to speak as he did at the beginning, as if he was slowly putting the things that should be temporarily forgotten deep in his heart.
"Oh, right-"
When she finally arrived at the door of Hogwarts, Maka seemed to suddenly think of something, and suddenly turned her head and said:
"I will meet Professor McGonagall later. Remember not to say too much. I will help you introduce yourself... Unlike me, it is impossible for others to understand the purpose of your hidden behavior."
"Ah, um..."
"Besides!" Maka continued, "Maybe you don't know it yet, but your disguise is really terrible. Doesn't it make people suspicious if you don't show it clearly?"
Seeing Maka go to lift the protective spell on the school gate after finishing speaking, the windbreaker wizard couldn't help but lower his head and look at his outfit.
A windbreaker that was too big and slightly ill-fitting, a wide-brimmed round hat that was pushed very low, and a pair of old dark boots. If you take a closer look, you will see that it is a combination that will make people glance at it wherever they go.
"…is it really that bad?"
"come on!"
The windbreaker wizard was still thinking about it, but when he heard Maka greeting him at the door, he had no choice but to stop worrying about his clothes and walked forward.
After Maka restored the school gate to its original state, the two of them stepped onto a green front lawn. And right in front, Hogwarts Castle still stands there, exuding a rough and powerful atmosphere as before.
It is now pre-noon, and the little wizards are still in class.
Since Hagrid turned the space left by Maka during the Christmas event into a new classroom for the Care of Magical Creatures class, at a glance, the students who used to take classes outdoors could no longer be seen.
So now, all Maka could see was a vast and deserted school courtyard.
"It's just right. Let's go directly to the principal's office and wait for Professor McGonagall while there's no one around!" He only glanced at it and said quickly, "We have to walk quickly, the third period is about to end. "
While saying this, Maka also quickened her pace, leading the windbreaker wizard behind her straight across the front lawn and into the main entrance of the castle.
"Oh! McClane is here—McLean is here—"
As soon as she entered the foyer, Maka heard a whirring sound that was not surprising at all. As soon as he raised his head, he immediately saw Peeves making a funny and funny face towards him.
"Quiet, Peeves!"
Maka is not interested in paying attention to it. After all, some people are always crazy about this troublemaker. The more others care about it, the more it likes to play tricks on others.
Maka waved his hand and sent the guy flying to the other end of the hall with a cry of "Ouch!", and then he called the windbreaker wizard to go to the doorway on one side.
Behind him, the windbreaker wizard seemed to be a little concerned about Peeves, and looked back a few more times as he walked back.
"Don't look at it, it's just a poltergeist that was born with the school! The mental pressure of generations of little wizards has converged into such a little thing, making mischief in the castle all day long... But seriously, Hogwart The students here are always under great pressure!"
Maka explained casually, without stopping, and soon she led the windbreaker wizard along the spiral staircase behind the gargoyle directly to the door of the principal's office on the eighth floor.
"Crack."
As he reached out and swung his hand in front of the doorknob, the door opened with a sound.
"Isn't this the principal's office? Can you open the door?" the windbreaker wizard suddenly asked strangely.
Maka nodded.
"Yes!" he said, "The previous principal, Professor Dumbledore, gave me the magic spell to open the door... Of course, generally speaking, I won't be able to use it."
As he spoke, he subconsciously looked around the principal's room, with a complicated smile appearing on his face.
I remember that the Sorting Hat was placed on the top of the display shelf, and the Sword of Gryffindor was placed in the glass box below. And next to the table next to the stairs inside, there should be a golden-red phoenix that has been napping all day on the bird stand.
Now, many familiar things are no longer where they belong.
Of course, change isn't always bad.
"Senior, long time no see!"
At the other end of the office, there is a slightly smaller desk. But right now, a figure suddenly stood up and looked towards this side with a surprised look on his face.
"Oh, Maka, you're back!"
When Charlotte saw Maka, she felt a burst of surprise in her heart—she originally thought it was Professor McGonagall! But when she looked back again, the windbreaker wizard who was following Maka also came into her sight.
"Maka, this is-"
"A friend," Maka introduced very naturally, "he helped me a lot when I fought with Haierbo before... But this friend of mine has a bad voice and doesn't like to talk much."
Although this is almost the same as saying nothing, once it involves his confrontation with Haierbo, it is equivalent to an indirect proof. At least Charlotte knew that the strength of this somewhat mysterious wizard should not be underestimated.
In the magical world, capable people usually have some strange problems - but not every powerful wizard is as approachable as Maka and Dumbledore.
People like Charlotte, who come from an ancient wizarding family, know this especially well.
"Ah! Nice to meet you... Please sit down wherever you want!" Charlotte nodded to the other party first, and then looked towards Maka again.
"Are you here to see Professor McGonagall? She is in class now. But there will be no classes during the fourth period today. I think she will be back soon."
"Well," Maka nodded and thought for a while, "Senior sister, how is the situation at school recently? Although I haven't received any news about anything big happening, there are probably a lot of small things, right? For example, I Did you hear that Harry quit the Quidditch team?"
"Yes," Charlotte said, "He's been with Neville all day now... but compared to the other thing, this is nothing new!"
"What's going on?" Maka suddenly became curious after hearing this.