"...That's what happened. Mr. McLean, I will severely punish him for this incident that has disturbed many wizards from all over the world. Obviously before leaving the tribe, I have asked them to recite all the things that need to be paid attention to. Well, who knows, it was me who didn’t think carefully after all.”
In the staff room of Hogwarts Castle, as one of the leaders of the African delegation, the old witch that Maka had noticed was frankly expressing her apology for the commotion.
And just beside her, the African wizard who had drawn his wand in front of everyone stood with his head slightly bowed. Except for the fact that they had just told the actual situation in the language of their tribe under the old witch's questioning, they didn't dare to speak any more nonsense.
As for the other side, Harry and the others were sitting there who were still confused... Of course, only Luna remained as relaxed and casual as ever, and she even had the intention to quietly look out at the blue sky and white clouds outside the window.
In addition, as it should be, Maka is sitting between the two parties involved in the incident, temporarily acting as the mediator in this seemingly dispute...
Although this is the staff lounge, since the professors have their own offices, and even Filch has his own administrator's office, no one usually comes here.
When Maka received the report and went to the edge of the Forbidden Forest to check the situation, he invited all those involved to a quiet place that was very suitable for arbitration disputes.
At least the house elves are diligent, and although this place is often vacant, it is still clean and tidy.
"No, it doesn't matter, it's not his fault." In response to the old witch's apology, Maka waved her hand gently, "From the moment Luna stood up at the end and both parties stopped immediately, this matter has basically ended It’s very clear. So, since this was just a misunderstanding, and in the end it didn’t cause anyone actual losses, then this matter is in the past... "
Small conflicts and disputes between countries almost always end in peace, not to mention that this time it was really a misunderstanding. Of course, if this time it really caused any harm to Harry and the others, Macaca might not be as "easy-going and generous" as now.
After all, he cannot be a qualified person in power. Although he also has a good overall view, it is only limited to cognition. It is basically impossible for him to choose certain sacrifices.
After determining the nature of this commotion, Maka asked curiously: "But, is Luna's appearance really so similar to the female ancestor of your tribe? Uh... I didn't offend. I mean, but I believe you should understand what I mean?"
To put it bluntly - even the races are completely different, are they really that similar
The moment she heard Maka's words, the old witch looked in Luna's direction again, and then nodded seriously.
"Yes," she said, "Although it's just a profile carved on the lintel of the ancestral temple, it's really... it's so similar..."
Just like the conversation between Maka and the old witch at this moment, the latter had just made a statement on behalf of the African wizard. The reason why the other party pulled out the wand after seeing Luna was simply because after seeing Luna, he mistakenly thought that Luna was the reincarnation of the ancestor of their tribe, and then wanted to salute her.
Compared with the more prosperous and advanced European magic world, the cultural subject of the African magic world is still at a relatively lagging stage. There are not many wizards like the old witch who are highly integrated with the international magic world.
However, in recent years, due to the continuous efforts of several principals of the African Wagadu Magic School, coupled with the support of foresighted tribal elders like the old witch. Even though Africa has a large population of tribal wizards, the situation is gradually improving.
Just like this competition, they have brought out a group of tribal young people who are suitable for intensive training. It is good to gain experience and broaden their horizons.
Luna's unprovoked "collision" with the other party's ancestor did not cause Maka too much trouble, and he was not the kind of person who did not understand the inside story of his country's magic world. Like, anyway, people don't insist that Luna is the "reincarnation of the ancestors". In short, the matter is over here.
After seeing off the old witch and others from the African delegation, only Harry, Hermione, Alexander and Luna were left in the staff lounge...and of course, Maka.
"Speaking of..." Maka suddenly turned her head, looked at Luna who was still looking up out of the window and asked, "Luna, nothing bad happened this time, it's all thanks to you. But again, you are How do you know that the other party is actually not hostile?"
Maka's question undoubtedly represents the inner doubts of Harry and others. At that time, Luna's behavior of suddenly stepping forward was really shocking, and it was so neat that no one could react.
Otherwise, they would definitely stop her at any cost.
From what they learned about the situation, there was no chance that Luna knew the truth. Otherwise, with Hermione's keen observation skills, she would not have missed any obvious traces, and it would not have developed to the point where it was almost out of control.
"Well?"
Luna, who was enjoying the blue sky and white clouds outside, heard a hazy smile on her face.
"Because of his eyes," she said. "When you were talking about Legilimency and Occlumency, you also said... Eyes are the windows to the soul."
…
While Luna was using her light voice to clear up everyone's confusion, the old witch and others who hurried back to the guest room from the staff lounge had surprisingly serious faces.
"Ancestor, my induction... is indeed correct, right?"
The African wizard at the center of that incident was undoubtedly extremely nervous.
In fact, the explanations given to Maka in the staff lounge were not false, they were all real answers. The face of the ancestor of their tribe was indeed very similar to Luna's, and it was true that he wanted to salute and say hello at that time.
However, the reason for taking out the wand was not just to salute, but also to use Africa's unique magic to sense Luna.
Since the old witch had noticed it when she first met Maka, it was not a very wise thing to lie in front of Maka. Even for her, it was only "possible" that she could tell lies without letting the other party notice.
Therefore, after asking about the situation in the tribal language, she chose to avoid the risk of Maka discovering the truth by telling half and leaving half.
"That's right." The old witch affirmed this young tribesman who was selected from the tribe. "You have done a good job. After you go back this time, I will give you the reward you deserve. But -"
As she spoke, she shook her head in confusion.
"The little girl named Luna does have the blood of her ancestors, but for some reason, the blood in her body is extremely thin... In short, there should be no danger. With just a trace of blood, nothing will happen. will happen… "
"Then..." Beside her, the young wizard asked softly, "Ancestor, do we still want..."
"Don't do anything," the old witch knew what he was thinking as soon as she heard it, and immediately warned sternly, "Have you forgotten what I said before? Don't do anything that is prohibited unless necessary! Here, It’s not our territory.”
…
The conversation that took place in a certain room of the African delegation was obviously unknown to Maka. Currently, he was still in the staff lounge, taking advantage of this opportunity to have a leisurely chat with Harry and others.
Last night, after setting a trap to capture two black-robed cultists, he chased several alienated Acromantulas that had followed them out in an attempt to capture the escaping accomplices.
It's a pity that those black-robed disciples may be at the standard Auror level in other aspects, but they are only astonishingly fast. In addition, they are also wizards, so it is reasonable to use the Apparition spell to leave.
When he caught up with the place where those people disappeared, the remaining magic fluctuations left by their apparation were indistinguishable.
Therefore, although there was some harvest, it was limited to the two petrified believers. As for the overnight pursuit that he did not hesitate to spend his sleep time, it was equivalent to a wasted effort. And because he has devoted a lot of energy to the Alchemy Competition during this period, he can't help but feel a little tired today.
For him, chatting with Harry and the others was a pretty good break.
But he didn't know that what happened these days was more than what he saw in front of him. Some stories that were closely related to him were advancing involuntarily in places that he hadn't noticed yet.
At this moment, near the gate of Hogwarts, where there was a constant flow of people, Enns, who did not follow Alexander and others to the staff lounge, just caught a glimpse of a familiar figure from behind.
Because of the competition, the school gates are open during this period. They are only closed and equipped with defensive spells when the little wizards go to bed at night. Therefore, it seemed particularly natural for this figure to blend in among the crowds going to Hogsmeade Village.
Or, more accurately, it didn't raise any doubts in anyone but Enns's mind.
"…Draco Malfoy?"
Enns, who was also in the crowd, was not far behind the silhouette. He seemed to be paying attention to the other party casually, but he was hesitant in his heart.
Today is Hogsmeade day, but it is a "special Hogsmeade day" when almost no one goes to Hogsmeade village. His intuition told him that Malfoy's movements were suspicious and worth following.
It's just...Does Tawen still dare to follow