Early next morning.

Michelle and Harry boarded the Hogwarts Express.

As the train started to move, Ron, who had just sat down in the box, sighed:

"Fortunately, the Hogwarts Express was not destroyed or occupied, otherwise we wouldn't even be able to return home, and Hogwarts would be doomed because there would be no way to transport students!"

Hearing this, Harry's eyebrows lit up and he said:

"Ron, this is proof that John has not turned bad! Think about it, if John turned into a villain like 'Voldemort', how could he still allow Hogwarts to exist peacefully?"

Ron curled his lips and said:

"That's because Dumbledore..."

"Your statement is not valid." Harry interrupted, "John is now very strong both in terms of personal strength and the power under his command! If Professor Dumbledore could have stopped him, he would have stopped John that night!

"

Ron opened his mouth, not knowing how to refute.

At this time, Hermione lowered her head and continued:

"That's not the case. Harry. Hogwarts is very important, more important than you think. Most of the young wizards from China study at Hogwarts, and there are even many young wizards from other countries.

It is related to countless families and also represents a great force.

It is precisely because of this that Fudge sent Umbridge over to capture Hogwarts.

And by the same token, no matter who defeats Fudge, he succeeds in coming to power.

Even if this person is Voldemort, he must be careful about the problems at Hogwarts and cannot directly use force. As for John, this is even more true."

"That's right! That's it!"

Ron agreed with a somewhat proud smile.

The light in Harry's eyes quickly dimmed, he lowered his head and remained silent.

The smile on Ron's face quickly disappeared.

Because he found that Michelle, who was sitting opposite and staring out the window, had a little red eyes.

At this time, Ron and Hermione stopped talking.

The atmosphere in the box was extremely dull.

And this dull atmosphere did not change until the train arrived at platform nine and three-quarters.

Michelle, Harry and others still walked off the train in silence, followed the lively crowds, and walked out of King's Cross Station in silence. Finally, they took a taxi and headed towards the Leaky Cauldron.

And with that, the tattered signboard of the Leaky Cauldron Bar officially appeared in front of them.

Michelle, Harry and others suddenly became nervous after getting out of the car.

Harry gritted his teeth, and the muscles on his face tensed.

Ron's whole body was shaking involuntarily.

Hermione pursed her lips tightly like Professor McGonagall.

Michelle's face was bloodless and extremely pale.

Scenes from when she and John worked together at the Leaky Cauldron kept flashing through her mind.

The Leaky Cauldron was bustling at that time.

All kinds of weird wizards come here to have a drink or two.

Of course Diagon Alley is just as lively.

Michelle still remembered her excitement when Professor McGonagall took them to Diagon Alley for the first time.

At that time, she and John lived happily every day.

However, the cheerful scene soon disappeared.

Instead, the picture that emerged in Michelle's mind was that of the Leaky Cauldron being destroyed and turned into ruins. Diagon Alley was also shrouded in dark clouds and a terrifying black dragon. The streets were deserted and all the stores were deserted.

Tightly closed, rarely populated scene.

There may even be corpses on the street.

Those corpses may have been killed by John's Death Eaters not long ago!

The survivors wore hoods and hurriedly walked through the streets, looking back from time to time for fear of being discovered by the Death Eaters.

…

All these lonely and tragic scenes made Michelle feel breathless.

"Michelle, are you okay?"

Hermione supported Michelle and asked with concern.

Michelle stretched out her cold hand, patted Hermione and said:

"I'm fine, let's... let's go in."

After saying that, Michelle took a deep breath and walked towards the Leaky Cauldron first.

Several other people also followed.

Arriving at the door, Michelle paused again.

She took several deep breaths in succession, then strengthened her mind, and with a sad feeling that she would see the worst possible outcome, she pushed open the door.

"call--"

Hot air mixed with the smell of cigarettes, alcohol, perfume, food and all kinds of messy smells hit your face.

At the same time, various sounds such as laughter, quarrels, yelling, and singing were also mixed together, and they all poured into Michelle's ears.

Michelle opened her mouth subconsciously, and goosebumps appeared on her arms.

I saw it in this dirty, small bar.

Several old ladies were sitting in the corner, drinking sherry from small glasses, and one of them was smoking a long pipe.

A little man in a top hat was chatting with another wizard in a summer sweater.

There were also a large number of guests crowded around other tables.

People were coming in and out of the Floo Fireplace.

The person preparing drinks at the front desk was not the boss Tom, but another young man.

He was so busy that he almost cried...

Michelle couldn't believe her eyes.

The Leaky Cauldron was actually more lively than before.

Harry, Hermione and Ron were also shocked.

The four of them walked into the Leaky Cauldron, and finally walked through the crowd to the bar.

Michelle trembled and said to the young man behind the bar:

"Uh-that..."

"Oh! I'm here!" The busy young people came over and said, "What do you want?"

Michelle plucked up the courage and asked:

"I want to ask, Boss Tom...where is he?"

After hearing this, the young man's expression changed and he said with a straight face:

"I also want to know the answer to this question! My boss, dear old Tom! He hasn't been seen for two full hours! Oh! Madam, if you meet him, please tell him!"

The young man took a deep breath and said fiercely, "I can't handle the business in the store by myself! If he dares to leave me alone to be lazy again, I will quit my job!"

Michelle and others were startled by the young man.

They originally wanted to ask Old Tom about the situation, but looking at the situation now, they couldn't do it.

After agreeing to the young man's instruction to scold Old Tom severely when he met him.

Michelle and the four of them seemed to have escaped from the Leaky Cauldron and directly entered Diagon Alley.

The situation in Diagon Alley is similar to that in the Leaky Cauldron.

There are crowds of people everywhere.

Michelle and the other four continued to move forward with dull expressions on their faces, observing every shop around them.

The daily sales price list is still hanging at the door of Slugjigs Pharmacy, and many wizards are mumbling at the watch.

There were waves of low and soft purring sounds coming from the Ella Owl Store, and a couple was walking into the store with an excited little girl.

There are also many new products in the display window of the Quidditch boutique, and many children are lying on the display window, looking longingly at the Firebolts inside.

There are also Flourish and Blott Bookstore, Madam Malkin's Robe Store, Magical Zoo...

The further they walked, the greater the shock to Michelle and the others.

It wasn't until they saw a special store that they finally stopped.

It's not that they can't walk anymore.

It's because there are a few big words written on the sign of that store - Wes Lai Joke Shop!

At the same time, they also saw it.

The two brothers George and Fred claimed to be gathering forces to overthrow John.

At this moment, he is wearing a suit and happily greeting customers in the store.
Chapter completed!