During the capture of the Prophecy Crystal Ball at the Department of Mysteries, everyone else faced at least two Death Eaters, but Harry had none around him, so leisurely it was like he was taking a stroll.
Even the Death Eaters' charms seemed to be avoiding him as much as possible, afraid that they might accidentally kill him.
This was obviously Voldemort's demand; he needed Harry alive, and the Death Eaters definitely didn't dare to kill him.
All this shows how deep Voldemort's obsession with Harry is... Yet, when such a good opportunity to relocate arises, how could he abandon it just like that?
It's as if Harry suddenly transformed from his inner demon into an insignificant passerby.
But you have to admit, it's right not to have that obsession with Harry. The Death Eaters immediately gained an unprecedented advantage.
Unfortunately, it's not very friendly to them.
"Knock knock..."
As he was thinking, a series of knocks suddenly interrupted Kael's thoughts.
He opened the door, and it was Chris.
"What are you thinking about?" Chris asked.
"Nothing, Dad." Kael shook his head, "Have you discussed all the wedding details?"
"Pretty much, and there's not much to discuss." Chris walked in and said, "The situation is unique right now, and no one wants to invite too many people or make it too complicated.
"Remus and Nymphadora just want to keep it simple, with everyone witnessing it together."
"Is that so?" Kael nodded, "But make sure not to say that in front of her. It would be quite unfortunate if the bride ends up fighting with guests at the wedding."
"Oh, I almost forgot, Tonks doesn't like people calling her by name," Chris laughed, "Fortunately, you reminded me. I was wondering why she gave me such a strange look earlier, and her hair suddenly turned red."
Kael chuckled.
Tonks' mood is often reflected in her hair color. For instance, when she announced she was marrying Lupin, her hair was bubblegum pink.
Deep red or brown usually means she's a bit angry. That she held back and didn't correct Chris was something Kael didn't expect.
The two chatted for a while about wedding-related topics. Kael originally wanted to handle the drinks needed by just pouring a few bottles from the Golden Cup, giving Lupin and Tonks some face.
But Chris told him that Sirius had already taken over that task, including drinks, food, and attire costs, and he would cover it all.
Kael thought about it and decided not to say anything. After all, the two are bonded by life and death, and it would be inappropriate to meddle.
"By the way, are you staying here tonight?" Kael changed the subject, "I remember there are still many empty rooms upstairs, and they've all been cleaned. Just a little tidying up is all that's needed."
"No, I need to quickly return to the Ministry of Magic; there are a lot of things to do these days, and I might have to stay there." Chris said.
"You're that busy?" Kael furrowed his brow.
"Busy is one part, and we need to monitor some people up close," Chris vaguely stated, "Additionally, I came to tell you something else today."
"What is it?"
"Minister Bones asked me to remind you that it's time to get back to work; you can't keep taking a salary for free."
Kael felt a bit embarrassed; he had indeed been deliberately ignoring this issue.
"But you don't need to go tomorrow; you can start the day after tomorrow, just don't be late when the time comes."
Kael nodded.
After Chris finished, he stood up, ready to leave, and Kael escorted him to the living room downstairs.
When they came down, Mr. Weasley was already waiting there. He also needed to head to the Ministry, so it was convenient for him when Chris arrived, as the two opened the door and left together.
Afterward, Kael turned around, only to see several people crouched by the dining room door, sneakily eavesdropping on the conversation inside.
The most conspicuous were Fred and George. They crouched by the door frame, pressing an ear-shaped object against it, so that the sound inside would come out from the other end.
Behind them, Harry, Ron, and Ginny formed a circle, listening closely to the sounds transmitted from the ear device.
Seeing Harry, Kael couldn't help but think about Voldemort's change.
Seriously... how did Harry suddenly lose his allure? Is Voldemort's speed at abandoning the old and embracing the new a bit too fast?