Chapter 46: Midnight visitor (modified, typos have been revised)

　　 "Emily, why would you think of reading such a book?" Alan was a little curious why his little sister would be interested in such a boring book that obviously looked like a source.
"This book was brought back by Albert the other day. I saw that he was reading it for dinner the other day, but he refused to read it to me." Emily tilted her head with a sweet smile. "Allen, no one has told me a story for a long time since you went to Hogwarts. Dad, they only wanted to say one or two paragraphs and didn’t want to tell more. Today I took it while Albert was not at home. After coming out, he always hides things under the bed that he doesn’t want us to see. Mom Daisy and I actually know it... I want you to tell me like before, Ellen, don’t tell him !"
　　 Faced with the cute little sister’s request, Allen of course agreed. He brought milk and cake to her sister, and asked Emily to sit aside and eat. 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 on a page with weird symbols and unclear letters and numbers, and what was even more surprising was that at first glance It is a graphic composed of little dwarfs. It is a skeletal skull. A large python emerges from the skull’s mouth, like a tongue-this is the dark mark of a mysterious person, but all the text should be the handwriting of the big brother , And also attached the signature, the date of signature is exactly one week ago.
"What is Albert doing? His mission is still related to Death Eaters?" Allen wondered, thinking of Albert, who hadn't returned home a few days ago, and his wandering appearance on the platform. He was a little worried about his brother. The situation, after all, the Aurors are different from the police in the Muggle world, but some are like spies who have to complete various more dangerous tasks.
I apologized to my sister and agreed to make up for it. Allen quickly flipped through the contents of the book, but was even more worried about his brother's situation. According to records, this yellow diamond has experienced hardships since the 11th century AD. Those who meddle with this gem have suffered bad luck.
　　 Allen’s concerns reached a culmination after asking his father if he knew Albert’s specific situation at dinner.
Irving didn’t have much reaction to this. Not seeing anyone for a few days is basically commonplace for Auror’s job. This is not the first time Albert has happened since he worked. Morgan Le Fayy was caught by Ai. Ren's attitude made him a little nervous, and he began to worry about his eldest son.
　　 "Boom—boom—boom!" When Owen was asked by his wife to change from self-confidence to a little worried, the door button of Harris's house was knocked.
　　 Morgan Lefayy motioned to the eldest daughter Daisy to take Emily back to the room first. No matter who would choose to visit on such a snowy night, it would be better for the little girl to go back to the room and sleep first.
　　Owen Harris, who had just gotten a little nervous, took out his wand and held it in his hand, walked lightly, looked outside through the cat's eyes, and opened the door directly.
A tall, bald, dark-skinned purple-robed wizard came in with the wind and snow, and then took off his purple round hat and shook the snow on it: "Sorry, Owen, I’m bothering you so late, but I There is a last resort reason."
　　 A deep and slow voice that seemed to calm people sounded in the room, and Allen noticed that the black wizard was wearing golden earrings on one of his ears.
"Kingsley, what made you rush over in such a heavy snowstorm? Did something happen to Albert?" Irving's tone also became very worried—the members of the Harris family stared brightly. With this uninvited guest, Morgan Le Fay even grabbed the clothes on his chest.
"Uh, um," Kingsley Shackle finished his thoughts in the face of everyone's gazes and said, "That's right, I received a notice from the Auror office last night that according to the plan, Albert should After finishing the mission, he returned to the Ministry to report his duties, but there seemed to be some unexpected situations. He has not yet returned, so I must come in and talk to you."
Allen noticed his hesitation and stopped. It seems that Mr. Kingsley Shackler has concealed something. Owen obviously noticed this. "No matter what, we can accept it, but we want to What I know is can we be sure if Albert is still safe?"
　　 Although Morgan Lefay Harris was also very worried by the news, he still resisted his concerns about his son and politely brewed a pot of black tea for Kingsley.
Kingsley took a sip of the milky hot tea and sighed contentedly, "Thank you, Mrs. Harris. I've been observing outside your house for most of the day. It's really cold! Owen, Albert. It should be safe, at least for now. Otherwise, I won't find those sneaky guys trying to spy on him outside your home in the afternoon."
"Someone is looking for Albert? Why?" Mr. Harris keenly grasped the key, and at the same time motioned his wife to prepare some food. Allen held down his mother. As a mother worried about the safety of her son, she still stayed. It's better here.
　　 "Let's go." Allen stood up and walked to the kitchen. Fortunately, after practicing the wizard exercises, his five senses have become more acute, and he is not afraid to hear the conversation in the living room.
　　 "Albert took over the tasks assigned by the office before. I can't say what tasks are." Kingsley saw Morgan Le Fay's question. "This is highly confidential. I'm sorry I can't say."
　　 Allen guessed it was related to the so-called moon gem.
"Today in your village, I found three Indians wearing red-brown toecloths. They were wearing white linen robes and trousers, followed by a brown-haired, handsome British boy 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 fragrant fried sausage made by Allen filled the room, and Kingsley couldn't help but swallowed his saliva. !"
"It's okay, sir, you endure the hunger and the cold like this for us." Alan handed him the plate with fried sausage and toast in a compassionate manner, and Morgan Le Fay also waved his hand to let the teapot fly by. Refill Kingsley with a cup of tea.
"What a good and polite boy. I was hiding behind the fence separating the road from the yard and found that the three Indians were staring at your house after finding that no one was around. They Ordered the little boy to stretch out his hand and pour something dark and ink-like into the boy's palm~EbookFREE.me~ Then he touched his head with his hand, and made a few gestures on his head. , I guess it was something similar to Panthera or Veritaserum in India. They then started asking him whether Albert lived here or not.
　　 After the questions were asked, 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 murmured for a while and left.
　　 I thought these three people would come back, but until now they are gone, but after I consulted the director, we agreed that you had better leave for a while, and the ministry agreed to suspend your work and take vacation first. Kingsley asked Owen and Morgan Le Fay with a serious expression on his face, "Have you noticed anything different about Albert?" For example, have you met someone, or have you searched for information? "
　　 The Harris couple looked at each other and felt that they had neglected too much of their eldest son's work.
Allen thought for a while, and handed the book that recorded the moonstone legend to Emily today to Kingsley: "Albert loves reading this book recently, and I don't know if it will help you. "
"Thank you, Allen. We must resolve this matter as soon as possible and get Albert back for you, and it won't delay your return to Hogwarts." Kingsley promised, it seems 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 manner is hard to imagine that he is an Auror who has been tempered.
　　 "Of course, I'm happy to help you." Allen heard her mother's answer-if she hadn't noticed her hand held tightly under the table, Allen must think her mother was still calm.