In This Hogwarts Without a Savior

In fact, it is not difficult to associate the boots with goblins and house elves.

McGonagall didn't think about it at first because under Voldemort's rule, even Muggle wizards had a very difficult life, not to mention these humanoids who had always been discriminated against in the wizarding world. Magical creatures.

Although under the power, the goblins of Gringotts were forced to obey his rule, and most of these vengeful goblins were disobedient, there would always be some aliens with different ideas in a group. Will truly serve Voldemort wholeheartedly.

Not to mention creatures like house elves. They have been the most oppressed magical creatures by pure-blood wizards in the magical world since ancient times, but they are also the poorest people who most support the rule of pure-blood wizards.

Voldemort's minions must indirectly control a large number of house elves who are willing to do his bidding.

It is undoubtedly much safer to let such a magical creature sneak into the carriage than a normal wizard. After all, even if there is an accident, there will be no damage to Voldemort's side.

But again, this also involves an extremely critical issue.

Jon looked at Mag who had suddenly stood up from the chair and asked cautiously.

"I also read in the book that whether they are goblins or house elves, their magic is different from that of wizards, so if the people on the carriage are really them, will they be able to bring more people with them? Come in?"

Mag understood what Jon meant, she shook her head decisively and said.

"There is no such possibility. When he first arranged the magic on this carriage, Dumbledore had already considered the issue of house elves and goblins. He sealed this loophole. Only Dumbledore was the only one in the carriage. Lido's phoenix can enter and exit at will using magic."

Jon continued to ask hesitantly.

"Then the purpose of this infiltrator coming to the carriage is..."

McGonagall didn't return to his question and just ruffled Jon's hair.

"You've done enough today, kid, leave the rest to the adults."

Jon was sensible and didn't ask any more questions. Even if Mag didn't say it out loud, he could probably guess the key to it.

He clearly knows what things he can participate in and what he cannot participate in. After saying what needs to be said, he doesn't need to worry too much about the rest.

After getting important information from Jon, McGonagall immediately left the restaurant again and conveyed the information to Moody and the others that the intruder was most likely a goblin or house elf.

But strangely, Moody's search yielded nothing.

The eight of them were divided into four groups and quickly searched all the rooms marked by Mag. They did not see any trace of elves or goblins at all.

Even Slughorn, who was still a little pale, was alerted and walked out of the infirmary. His injuries had been simply treated, and although his movements were still a little inconvenient, he was still able to get out of bed.

"what happened?"

Moody naturally knew him. After telling what happened on the carriage, the old walrus's face, which was white due to blood loss, became more transparent.

"I did hear the sound of opening and closing the door while I was lying on the hospital bed." His voice was much weaker than usual. "At that time, I thought it was Minerva outside."

Hearing his words, Moody frowned.

"McGonagall said she saw him closing the door, and you heard the movement. Some students even saw the boots he was wearing, but why was there no such person in the carriage?"

No one could answer his question because no one else knew the answer.

Not only the rooms that Mag pointed out, Moody and the others had even searched almost all the searchable rooms in the entire carriage but could not find any clues.

Normally, whether it is a wizard, a goblin or a house elf, as long as the creature has been lurking on the carriage, it will definitely leave traces. But not only did people not find it, they did not even find such traces of life.

This makes things weird and bizarre.

The anti-Apparition magic on the carriage already covers the magic of goblins and elves, and it is impossible for them to use magic to leave immediately after the accident.

If Voldemort's men really have such an ability, then they can directly use this sneaking creature as a coordinate, and take advantage of Hogwarts's current lack of defense to bring a large number of Death Eaters or simply Voldemort himself. On the carriage Everyone has no room to resist!

Now that something like this hasn't happened, it means that things haven't reached the worst situation yet, but where can the infiltrator hide?

When the search was fruitless, only Moody and the dark-skinned wizard Kingsley were left by the Order of the Phoenix to help McGonagall and Slughorn take care of the situation on the carriage. Everyone else returned to the square. They have a lot of things to do every day and can't stay here all night.

It was not until the sun was rising that Dumbledore Flitwick and Lily returned to the carriage under the guidance of Fox.

With Dumbledore's care, they were not injured in the process of escaping from the Death Eaters, but they were still mentally exhausted.

As soon as he returned to the carriage, Dumbledore was in the office listening to McGonagall talk about everything that happened during his absence from school.

"This matter must be investigated clearly, Albus. The fact that we were discovered again cannot be a coincidence. The people who sneaked into the car are constantly looking for opportunities to reveal the whereabouts of the carriage. Then we You will always be in danger!"

Mag said with a livid face. She was frightened by this incident today. They have experienced countless dangerous situations in the seven years of exile. Many wizards, including Neville's mother, have sacrificed for this school, but now The danger it faced was enough to overturn all their previous efforts.

Compared to her, Dumbledore's face was still calm. He tapped his fingers lightly on the table, with a hint of fatigue in his voice.

"His ultimate goal is not to destroy us, or he certainly won't do it before I die. You should be able to imagine what he wants, Minerva."

Mag pursed her pale lips and said with a trembling voice.

"Even so, we can't do nothing! We must find the person who sneaked into the carriage! We must find him!"

Dumbledore clasped his fingers together. He didn't answer or look at McGonagall.

Instead, he stared deeply at the wall opposite the office that was full of portraits, the school emblem of the lion, eagle, badger, and snake that had become taboo in the magical world.