Chapter 202: Returning to School

After some tossing and turning, Ryan finally explained to his little friends the reason why he was playing dead.

The situation was about the same as Titus had guessed.

It was just that John didn't expect that the main reason for Ryan to stay away from them was actually because his popularity was too high.

"After all that, the target that should be bullied is John."

After listening to Ryan's explanation, Ethan looked at John amusedly and said.

"Indeed, if we bully John, none of us will be targeted by Death Eaters."

Titus also nodded as if it were true.

Looking at the two who had defected, John scratched his head, feeling a bit overwhelmed.

Although his fame wasn't as widely spread in the wizarding world as Harry's, he was still a little celebrity.

The heat of last year's Triwizard Tournament had just passed, and John's heat had finally gone down.

As a result, causing a scene at the Ministry of Magic last week brought his heat back up.

Appearing in public twice, it was hard not to be remembered.

According to Ryan's mother, as a Muggle-born little wizard, his popularity and strength performance had surpassed everyone.

His existence was a provocation to pure-bloods, and even more so the best choice for Death Eaters to use to establish their authority.

So walking the same path as John would easily lead to being caught in the crossfire.

That makes so much sense.

John didn't know where to refute it.

But can this be blamed on me? If you want to blame someone, it must be Voldemort!

Damn Voldemort, causing our brothers to be forced into "social isolation."

"Then what should we do later?"

Ryan, who had been forced to eat a bunch of Cockroach Dumplings, wiped the syrup from the corner of his mouth and asked the few.

Ryan didn't care whether he would be targeted by Death Eaters, but he cared about his parents—especially when facing his mother's eyes that were filled with fear but trying to remain calm.

John was rarely silent for a while.

To be honest, he hadn't taken Voldemort too seriously.

Because he knew that this story would eventually lead to an ending where justice defeats evil.

But the situation in Ryan's family made him realize for the first time that Voldemort might be even more terrifying than he imagined.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have scared people into trying every means to save their lives just because of an unpublicized rumor after disappearing for more than a decade.

He began to worry whether there would be any price to pay on the way to that ending.

"Let's stay put for now, just live as usual."

"Voldemort's focus is not here now; he is busy with his own conspiracies and tricks, and won't waste his thoughts on this."

A while ago, he had followed Professor Moody to destroy a Death Eater gathering.

Judging from their memories, their current goal should be within the Ministry of Magic; as for what it is, it's temporarily unknown.

"As for the Death Eaters, the current number should also be limited, and they also won't easily waste manpower on this."

"If they really want to find someone to establish their authority, it will be after the full-scale war; now they won't take the initiative to expose themselves."

"Taking a step back, just like you said before, if they really want to find someone to establish their authority, then I am the best choice."

"So you don't have to worry too much."

After pondering for a long time, John patted Ryan on the shoulder to comfort him.

"Then what about you?"

Ryan asked worriedly; John's words were completely putting himself in danger, yet he spoke lightly as if talking about the weather.

"Me?"

"Who am I? A genius wizard rarely seen in a century!"

"If I really run into Death Eaters, it's still a question of who should run away."

John patted his chest arrogantly, his words wild without limits.

"Wait until I learn Apparition from Professor Flitwick, and I can also solve my worries."

"So you don't have to worry about me."

Hearing John's words, the few didn't feel that John was bluffing; after all, his strength could really fight if he ran into Death Eaters.

And according to what he meant, he even wanted to learn Apparition, which could only be learned after becoming an adult, in advance.

It really didn't need them to worry.

Afterward, the few continued to chat about things during the summer vacation.

Ryan hadn't asked John, the person involved, about the Dementor attack and the scene at the Ministry of Magic.

It just so happened to share a wave of current intelligence with Ryan.

Finally, in the evening, the train slowly drove into the Hogwarts platform.

The person who came to pick up the train this year wasn't Professor Hagrid, but Professor Grubbly-Plank, a very capable-looking witch.

Don't know what the reason was, but she appeared here instead of Hagrid.

"Hi Luna, how was your vacation?"

After getting off the train, happening to bump into Luna, John went up to greet her.

"Hello, my vacation was very pleasant. My father took me to Norway to find the tracks of the Crumple-Horned Snorkack, but only found three glowing slug eggs on the tundra—Dad said this was luckier than finding a living one."

However, John was just casually asking out of courtesy, while Luna answered John's courtesy seriously...

"Uh... oh, okay, that's very lucky."

Luna smiled and nodded, then continued.

"I've seen your deeds in the newspaper, John. My father is very curious about you and asked me if I could find you for an interview. He wants to publish it in the cover story of the latest issue of 'The Quibbler'."

"Huh?"

This sentence stunned John again.

For a moment, he couldn't tell if Luna was being polite or serious.

"My father is the editor of 'The Quibbler' and just happens to need some material."

Seeming to see John's confusion, Luna explained.

Hearing this, John finally understood Luna's meaning; after all that, Luna's father was actually a magazine editor.

"This, that, is it convenient to take a look at the uncle's previous drafts?"

After a short pause, John continued to ask.

He wasn't opposed to the interview, he was just a bit worried about Luna's father's writing style.

After all, the last time he accepted an interview, it was Rita's interview...

"Of course."

Luna had no doubts about this and took out the latest issue of "The Quibbler" directly from her woven bag.

John opened it to look at the table of contents and found that most of the content inside was some fun articles with entertainment value.

Like Fudge planning to occupy Gringotts, corruption in the Quidditch Union, whether there are frogs on the moon, and a Runic analysis similar to a little game in the newspaper.

After looking for a long time, he didn't see any reason.

But this didn't stop John from making a decision.

"Fine."

After John returned the magazine to Luna, he nodded decisively and agreed.

Hearing this, Luna also showed a smile.

Titus and the others watched John agree to an interview just like that and couldn't help but feel a bit envious.

After all, they were all at an age where they loved face and showing off; who wouldn't want to be on the headlines of some newspapers or the covers of magazines.

Even if it was just an entertainment reading like "The Quibbler," it could let them brag in front of other classmates.

Just as they were thinking, Luna spoke to Titus and the others again.

"What about you guys, do you want to accept an interview too? Dad said he also needs some interviews from people who are more familiar with John."

Titus and Ethan were stunned for a moment, and after reacting, they hurriedly responded excitedly.

"Yes, yes, yes!!"

Luna also looked at the silent Ryan, and Ryan scratched his head hesitantly and asked weakly.

"That... can it be anonymous?"

"Of course." Regarding this, Luna smiled slightly.

"Then I want to too!"

Watching the excited appearance of the few, John felt a bit amused.

He didn't expect that the three who were just wilted would be coaxed by Luna's one sentence. ===== CHAPTER 203 =====