Hogsmeade, which is currently being treated as a temporary base for the counterattack, welcomed a new guest today. As the saying goes, one more person can bring more strength. This is obviously not the case for the entire counterattack army, which is in urgent need of manpower to deal with the long front.
Especially when this "visitor" also expressed his willingness to contribute to this battle.
However, the situation on the scene at this time seemed a bit subtle - there was a faint sense of tension in the silent confrontation scene, even the little boy who had just looked at it from a distance. Sirius could smell it.
It is worth mentioning that compared to the wizard who was alone across the way, a large group of people had gathered here at the stronghold. The leader seemed to be the muscular man Yegor Matuseyevich, the leader of the second vanguard unit who had just come back from the frontline battlefield to take a break ten minutes ago.
As a purebred human wizard, this guy was really quite tall, so he always stood out in the crowd. Sirius could tell at a glance that the big guy standing at the front was definitely him.
So, who is the man who is being blocked at the street intersection by a group of wizards headed by Yegor who are obviously members of the three major families
"Mr. Stewart?"
A head with long blond hair suddenly appeared from the window of the temporary command post, beside Sirius, and after a distant look, he immediately blurted out this.
Obviously, that was Luna.
As for the "Mr. Stewart" in her mouth, it was naturally the man who had just parted ways with her, Hermione and others in the outer suburbs of London not long ago, John Stewart.
Unexpectedly, we met again so soon!
"It turns out it's him," Lupine looked over Sirius's shoulder and said with a slight frown, "Didn't he say that he planned to return to the United States first? Although he also said that he would definitely come back, but A little too fast... But if it were him, the situation over there would make sense."
"Anyway, let's go over and take a look first." Sirius turned around and said.
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Objectively speaking, the reason why three of the four major families chose to end their lives together at that time and jointly participate in this vast and disastrous war is because of the American "Masonry Workshop"...that is, the Stewart family. The active reaching out is inseparable.
This is not to say that if the secret team of the Stewart family had not appeared at the disaster site in Old Britain, the three major families would not have intervened in the disaster, but that if that were the case, the three major families would not have chosen to show up at this time.
After all, even the four major European families, which represent the highest level of the European magic world, have obviously declined greatly compared to their past prosperity. Leaving aside the Blois family who had been involved from the beginning, for the remaining three families, it still seems a bit hasty even now.
This can be seen to some extent from the fact that their tripartite coalition performed poorly in the first battle on the second battlefield, and then had to rely on Harry, Hermione and others to assist them in the battle.
So now, after experiencing difficulties on the battlefield, the three major family wizards who were already at odds with the United States naturally hate the Stewart family even more.
"Stuart."
In the middle of the street, Yegor, who was always staring straight at the other side, finally spoke again after a period of stalemate.
"We don't need you Americans to come here and pretend to be kind. Go back to your America! If you continue to stand there motionless, don't blame us for having more people to carry you out."
This guy looks rough in appearance, and his tone of voice seems very rude at this time. But I have to say that judging from his expression and posture, there is nothing arrogant at all. Instead, he is cautious and calm.
Because John opposite had actually explained his friendship with Hermione and others before, and now Hermione was the commander-in-chief of their army. No matter how much he disliked the other party, he knew that it would be best not to take action. If you don't take action, at least... you can't take action first from your own side.
Therefore, even the last sentence of "carry it out" is nothing more than harsh words.
It's a pity that since John returned to the place of disaster this time and found this place all the way, he definitely couldn't leave easily without doing anything.
"Mr. Matusievich... okay! Since you don't want me to join the war to help, then I won't help. But... I really have to meet Miss Granger. Even if you don't want to let me in, Then at least please pass a message to her for me?"
"Then go wait outside! Miss Granger is not free now... Remember to stay away and don't get close to the defenses around Hogsmeade." Yegor still said with his calm expression without mercy. The words in front of him made John's face stiffen.
You know, although the current front line has advanced into the deep forest some distance away from Hogsmeade Village, and the main combat forces are also on this front line here. However, since the entire battle line is stretched very long, it is really impossible to block all the enemies at that end, and there are still many fish that slip through the net.
Now it would be countless times more dangerous for John to go to the outside of Hogsmeade's defenses alone than for him to come here alone from the south.
After all, no matter what, this place can be considered a battlefield after all!
"Let him in!"
Just when the big man Yegor was about to whisper what else the other party could say, Lupine's voice sounded from the crowd behind him, making him curl his lips slightly.
He was just used to pretending to be ruthless, but he had already vaguely realized that he would eventually have to let the guy in.
What's more, in fact, even if this John has no friendship with Hermione and others. People still have to be kept, especially the people from the Stewart family, who will never be let go easily, but the way to keep people is definitely different.
But now...
"Mr. Luping?" Yegor turned around and waved his hand, asking the gathered people to push aside. Then he looked at Luping who was walking towards him and said, "Since Mr. Luping said so..."
As he spoke, he turned sideways, stretched out his hand and made a "please" gesture, probably hoping to sell someone a favor.
At the beginning of the formation of the army, among the three original coalition forces that were split and organized, only the Matuseyevich family was always somewhat reluctant. By now, they may also understand that since they finally joined in, they still have to get along better after all, which is good for each other.
However, it still makes people feel that many behaviors are vaguely deliberate.
"Thanks."
Lupine smiled calmly and nodded at him as he passed by. (To be continued)