Chapter 46 Midnight Guest (Modified, Typos Have Been Revised)
"Emily, why would you think of reading such a book?" Allen wondered why his little sister was interested in such a boring book that obviously looked like information.
"Albert brought this book back a few days ago. I saw him reading it even after eating, but he refused to read it to me." Emily tilted her head with a sweet smile "Alan, no one has told me a story for a long time since you went to Hogwarts. Dad and the others are only willing to say one or two paragraphs and don't want to talk about it. Today, I took it while Albert was not at home. Come out, he always hides things under the bed that he doesn't want us to see, mom Daisy and I actually know... I want you to tell me like you used to, Ellen, you don't tell him !"
Facing the little request of his cute sister, Allen of course agreed, brought milk and cake for his sister, and asked Emily to sit aside to eat obediently, and then Allen seemed to be together
Allen opened the book again and told his sister from the beginning, but after a while, he found a few lines of strange symbols and letters and numbers with unknown meanings on a page. It is a graphic made up of leprechauns, it is a skeleton skull, and a large boa constrictor emerges from the skull's mouth, like a tongue-this is the black magic mark of the mysterious man, but all the words are in the handwriting of the big brother , and there is also a signature, and the date of signature is exactly one week ago.
"What is Albert doing here? His mission is still related to the Death Eaters?" Allen wondered, thinking of Albert who hadn't come home a few days ago and his distracted appearance on the platform, he was a little worried about his elder brother The situation, after all, Aurors are not the same as the police in the Muggle world, but some of them are like spies and have to complete various more dangerous tasks.
Apologizing to his sister, he promised to make up for it. Allen quickly flipped through the contents of the book, but he was even more worried about his brother's situation. According to records, this yellow diamond has experienced hardships since the 11th century AD. Bad luck awaits those who lay their hands on this jewel.
Allen's concerns came to a head after he asked his father at dinner if he knew anything about Albert.
Owen didn't have much reaction to this. Not seeing anyone for a few days is basically commonplace for the Auror job. This is not the first time this has happened to Albert since he started working. Lun's attitude made him a little nervous, and he also began to worry about his eldest son.
"Boom-boom-boom!" Just as Owen was asked by his wife, his self-confidence became a little worried, and someone knocked on the door knocker of Harris's house.
Morgan Le Fay signaled the eldest daughter Daisy to take Emily back to the room first. No matter who would choose to visit on such a snowy night, the little girl should go back to the room to sleep first.
Owen Harris, who was also a little nervous just now, pulled out his wand and held it in his hand, walked over with light steps, looked outside through the cat's eyes, and opened the door directly.
A tall, bald, dark-skinned purple-robed wizard walked in with the wind and snow, and then took off his purple round hat and shook the snow on it: "Sorry, Owen, to disturb you so late, but I There are compelling reasons."
A deep, slow voice that seemed to calm people sounded in the room, and Allen noticed that the black wizard was still wearing a golden earring on one ear.
"Kingsley, what made you come here in such a heavy snowstorm? Did something happen to Albert?" Owen's tone also became very worried—the members of the Harris family stared at him with piercing eyes. Looking at this uninvited guest, Morgan Le Fay even grabbed the clothes on his chest.
"Uh, um," Facing everyone's eyes, Kingsley Shacklebolt sorted out his thoughts before saying, "That's right, I received a notice from the Auror office last night. According to the plan, Albert should After finishing the task, I returned to the Ministry to report on my work, but there seemed to be some unexpected situations,
He hasn't returned yet, so I have to come in and talk to you guys. "
Allen noticed that he hesitated to speak, and it seemed that Mr. Kingsley Shacklebolt was hiding something. Owen obviously also noticed this, "We can accept it anyway, but what we want most now is What is known is whether Albert is safe now?"
Although Morgan Le Fay Harris was also very worried by the news, he still suppressed his worries about his son and politely brewed a pot of black tea for Kingsley.
Kingsley took a sip of the milk-flavored hot tea and sighed contentedly, "Thank you, Mrs. Harris. I have been observing outside your house for most of the day, and the weather is really cold! Owen, Albert It should be safe, at least for now. Otherwise I wouldn't find those sneaky guys trying to spy on him outside your house this afternoon."
"Someone is looking for Albert? Why?" Mr. Harris grasped the key point keenly, and at the same time motioned his wife to prepare some food. Allen held his mother down. As a mother who was worried about her son's safety, she stayed silent It's better here.
"Let me go." Allen stood up and walked towards the kitchen. Fortunately, since he practiced the wizard's body training, his five senses have become increasingly sharp, and it is not surprising that he cannot hear the conversation in the living room.
"Albert took over the task assigned by the office before, and I can't say what task it is yet." Kingsley saw Morgan Le Fay's question, "This is highly confidential, I'm sorry I can't say it."
Allen guessed that it should be related to the so-called moon gem.
"Today in your village, I found three Indians wearing red-brown turbans. They wore white linen robes and trousers. Behind them was a handsome British boy with brown hair who seemed to be your neighbor? This boy Probably because of their coercion and use, the expression is not very willing." At this time, the smell of the delicious sausage made by Allen filled the whole room, and Kingsley couldn't help swallowing, "I'm sorry, I've been hungry all day. !"
"It's okay, sir, you endured hunger and cold for us." Alan handed him the plate with fried sausages and toast in a considerate manner, and Morgan Le Fay also waved his hand to let the teapot fly over by itself Refill a cup of tea for Kingsley.
"What a polite boy. I hid behind the fence that separated the road from the yard in your house and found that the three Indians were staring at your house after they found no one around. They Ordered the little boy to stretch out his hand, poured some black ink-like things into the palm of the little boy's palm, then touched his head with his hand, and made a few gestures on his head. I guess this is India. Something like Legilimency or Veritaserum over there, and then they started asking him if Albert lived here or something.
After asking the question, they made a few gestures on the boy's head, the boy was awakened, and then he staggered into the house down the slope. Then the three Indians muttered for a while, and left.
I thought these three people would come back, but they have disappeared until now, but after I consulted with the director, we agreed that it is best for you to leave for a while, and the Ministry agreed that you should suspend work and take a vacation first. After persuading Owen seriously, Kingsley asked him and Morgan Le Fay, "Have you noticed anything different about Albert recently?" For example, did you meet someone, or did you search for any information? "
The Harris couple looked at each other, feeling that they had neglected their eldest son's work too much.
Allen thought about it, and handed the book that recorded the legend of the Moon Gem that he read to Emily today to Kingsley: "Albert likes to read this book very much recently, I don't know if it will be helpful to you. "
"Thank you, Alan. We will resolve this matter as soon as possible and get Albert back for you, so that you will not be delayed back to Hogwarts." Kingsley made a promise. It seems that this capable proud Luo has figured out the basic situation at home.
"I will stay here to protect you tonight, Mrs. Harris, and I will trouble you." Kingsley's polite appearance made it hard to imagine that he was a well-trained Auror.
"Of course, I'm happy to help you." Ellen heard her mother's answer—if she hadn't noticed her tightly clenched hands under the table, Ellen would have thought her mother was still calm.