## Chapter 213: They Didn't Make It to the End
Wade: Landon Johnson might be a problem, Dad. Don't contact him anymore!
Wade quickly wrote this on the Book of Friends, then immediately contacted Lupin, asking him to protect his parents.
Within a few seconds, a reply appeared in the Book of Friends—
Ferdinand: Why are you saying this so suddenly… Have you heard about Annie's death too?
Lupin: Okay, I'm on my way.
Ferdinand: Dumbledore checked Landon's memories and found nothing wrong. They think Annie might have seen something she shouldn't have while gathering information, which is why she was targeted.
Lupin: I've arrived at House Gray. The door is locked, and no one is home. Are Mr. and Mrs. Gray not here?
Fiona: Darling, we're very safe right now, no need to worry. But you, don't just study all the time on your day off. It'd be good to fly around on your broom with your classmates for a while!
Lupin: There's a bit of dust on the doorknob. They've been gone for at least two days. And they left in a hurry; there's a cup of cold coffee on the table.
Ferdinand: Remember what I told you? Don't get involved in these dangerous matters. Even though babies in the Wizarding World can become Saviors, if every problem needs to be solved by children like you, our world would truly be over.
Lupin: Don't worry, they might not be in trouble. I'm contacting Sirius and Professor Dumbledore now.
Messages from both sides appeared one after another on the parchment. Wade had just finished reading one and hadn't even had time to reply when new text appeared on another piece of parchment.
But the words contradicted each other, sending a sudden chill down Wade's spine.
He picked up his quill, hesitated for a moment, and wrote on the [Family] page:
Are you all home right now?
Then, new messages appeared—
Ferdinand: No, we've moved out.
Ferdinand: Just in case, Dumbledore found us a bodyguard. He's supposedly a very powerful retired Auror.
Ferdinand: But he's a bit eccentric and doesn't want to leave his familiar environment, so we had to temporarily rent the house next to his.
Wade let out a long breath, a thin layer of sweat already on his back.
He first told Lupin about his parents moving, so he wouldn't worry unnecessarily, then asked:
Wade: Who is that retired Auror? I asked Remus to help protect you, and he went to our house but found no one, which scared me terribly.
He couldn't help but complain a little at the end.
Fiona: Sorry, Wade. We didn't tell you about moving because we didn't want you to worry while at school. If everything goes well, we'll definitely be back before summer break.
Fiona drew a tongue-out emoticon, like a mischievous grimace.
Ferdinand: Don't blame your mom, it was my idea too.
Ferdinand: That Auror's name is Alastor Moody. Although his temper isn't great, his scars are his badges of honor. Now he's our neighbor, and I believe any Dark Wizard who appears on this street won't escape his nose.
Fiona: It's just that he's a bit paranoid. The moment he met us, he suspected the Magic Golems you sent were assassins disguised as toys and told us to throw them away.
Wade: ...Assassins?
Fiona: Yes, it's ridiculous, isn't it? We swore on our lives that Coco and the others wouldn't enter his house, and only then did he finally agree to let us keep the little ones. He even told Dumbledore that if we were killed by the Magic Golems, it wouldn't be his fault for dereliction of duty.
It was clear Fiona tried to be objective, but her words were still filled with resentment.
Wade couldn't help but smile.
Of course, he remembered Alastor Moody. Although Moody himself didn't appear much in the actual plot, he was widely recognized as the strongest Auror.
Even if he was old, retired, and considered paranoid… people would only think he was senile, not a weak person who needed protection.
With Moody living next to his parents, Wade was naturally at ease.
At the same time, he wouldn't forget that if it weren't for Dumbledore's request, a reclusive, retired veteran like Moody would never agree to be a bodyguard for two ordinary people.
Wade wouldn't overestimate himself, nor would he underestimate himself. He knew Dumbledore must have his own reasons for prioritizing the Grays' safety.
He accepted with gratitude, and he knew he would surely repay this kindness.
Wade: So, Dad, are you still going to work?
Ferdinand: Most work can be handled online. If there are documents that need signing, Darren will bring them over.
Darren was Ferdinand's assistant, usually helping him with various work matters. Sometimes, he even used to pick up and drop off Wade at school.
After chatting with his parents for a bit, Wade relayed Dumbledore's arrangements to Lupin, thanking him for his help and apologizing for his own lack of composure.
Lupin: Nothing to apologize for. Anyone would be nervous when it concerns their own family. I'm actually quite envious of your family's bond.
Lupin: And because of this, Sirius has finally left the Black Family Home. He just heard about this and is now running to Dumbledore to apply to join the investigation.
Wade: Sirius? Is he doing okay? This matter might involve Dark Wizards who kill indiscriminately, and if we're careless, it will definitely be dangerous.
Lupin: It's nothing. We've fought against the most dangerous Dark Wizards in the world. Besides, having something to do can help Sirius recover his spirits.
Lupin: Of course. For ease of action, we've already returned to Hogsmeade. You can still come visit on the weekends.
Wade: Never mind visiting. I want to learn the Patronus Charm as soon as possible.
Lupin: The Patronus Charm? That's one of the most powerful and ancient defensive Spells. It's very difficult to learn.
[Wade: I know. I've seen it mentioned in many ancient magical legends, and it offers resistance against most Dark Magic, which is why I want to learn it.]
[Lupin: Alright, we'll start learning the Patronus Charm this weekend.]
Lupin paused, then added:
[Lupin: Don't put too much pressure on yourself, Wade. Before any of us fall, we won't let you be in danger.]
Wade looked at the message and couldn't help but offer a wry smile.
Of course, he knew there were always people willing to sacrifice themselves to protect others, but the ones he could rely on when he was weak—
Dumbledore, Lupin, Sirius, and even Moody…
None of them survived to the end.
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