Chapter 375: Mike's Betrayal

The young man before him was one of the Ministry of Magic staff who had come to John's house to deal with witnesses during the Flying Car Incident years ago.

He was also the young staff member who, following his senior, came to handle the scene after the Dementor Attack Incident the year before last.

Back then he was still a junior following behind David.

Later, after David unfortunately died, he had already taken David's place.

But I don't know why he has come now.

"Sorry for the sudden disturbance."

"But may I ask if John is in?"

Mike seemed to see their doubt and immediately stated his purpose: "I am here representing the Ministry of Magic."

"Of course, please come in." Upon hearing this, Mr. Gelanjie also stepped aside to invite Mike inside.

However, Mike waved his hand to refuse.

"No, I just need to have a few words with John."

Hearing his words, Mr. Merick didn't think much and shouted into the house decisively.

"John, someone is looking for you!"

"Coming."

John came upon hearing the voice.

Hermione also followed him to the door.

However, she didn't get too close, merely standing behind her father, curiously sizing up this Ministry of Magic staff member she had met a few times before.

When John saw Mike, he raised his eyebrows slightly in surprise.

"Mr. Mike? Long time no see."

"How did you come here?"

Although David's earlier sacrifice did not make John overly grief-stricken, it remained a thorn in his side.

Because he sacrificed himself to keep John's family address secret.

Therefore John also kept track of David's aftermath.

But there was nothing special; David's family had been properly settled.

During that time I had also seen Mike a few times, so he wasn't a stranger.

Mike and David had a good relationship, and David's departure hit him hard.

However, later, because of Voldemort's affairs, John also rarely paid attention to the Ministry of Magic's movements.

Now that he suddenly came to visit, it must be for something important, right?

John took a few steps forward to the door.

Mike also immediately showed a long-lost expression, extending his hand to John and saying.

"Seeing you is great, John; I actually came to you because I need your help with something..."

John also extended his hand, clasping Mike's hand.

"Say it; as long as I can help, I will." Seeing Mike's appearance, John wondered if he had run into some trouble.

Recalling that he had indeed received care from him and Mr. David before, he readily agreed.

However, Mike did not answer right away; instead, while tightly holding John's hand, his other hand rummaged in his pocket for something.

Finally he pulled out an ordinary wooden tag from his pocket.

"Uh......"

John felt a bit dazed by his strange behavior, while Mike finally showed an apologetic expression.

In an instant, a bad premonition surged in John's mind.

But before he could react.

Mike whispered from his mouth: "Sorry, John."

Crack!

Just as his words fell.

Mike then snapped the wooden tag in his hand with one hand.

In an instant, a suction force enveloped both of them.

Door Key!?

John immediately realized he had been tricked.

An acquaintance approaching easily reveals flaws, while a stranger easily raises alertness.

Therefore the enemy specifically chose Mike, someone who had an old acquaintance with him but not too close nor too distant, to set the trap.

It also exploited his guilt toward David, causing him to let down his guard.

Alarm bells rang loudly in John's heart, but it was already too late to break free.

He only felt his vision blur, and his body was uncontrollably drawn into a transmission channel.

When he opened his eyes again, the surrounding environment had completely changed.

This is a dim space.

As soon as he landed, John didn't waste time questioning why Mike had done this or where they were.

Instead, he immediately cast Iron Armor Spell and attempted Apparition.

However, Apparition failed.

He quickly pulled out the Door Key he carried and activated it.

Just as the space began to twist, the next instant it returned to its original state.

John's heart sank.

The surrounding space had just been sealed, right at that instant.

Clearly someone had specially prepared a cage, waiting for him to step into it before deliberately closing the cage door.

Swoosh!

John decisively waved his wand.

A burst of Golden Flame ignited.

John had no intention of caring about Mike.

He had already made his choice.

He also paid the price.

Since escape was impossible, he first wanted to see how sturdy the cage really was!

Great Explosion!!!

Back to Gelanjie's Courtyard Gate.

"Uh?"

The few who had been waiting near the entrance suddenly saw John and Mike's figures vanish together, all of them were stunned.

Earlier, because there was intentionally space for them to talk, they hadn't leaned over.

They didn't hear what they said, only saw the two figures flash and then disappear.

"Wrong!"

Hermione immediately sensed that something was wrong.

Because even in the most urgent cases, nothing would be left behind when John is taken away directly.

Obviously, John was forcibly taken!

Hermione's complexion changed abruptly.

She immediately drew her wand, pointing toward the direction where they vanished.

"Footprint Reveal!"

A silver ray shot from the tip of the wand, landing on the ground, outlining two pairs of footprints.

However, the footprints did not extend; they vanished out of thin air at the spot.

"Door Key?"

Even Apparition would leave a rough movement trace.

Nothing was left behind, only the possibility of a Door Key.

Hermione's heart instantly sank to the bottom of a valley, countless bad thoughts instantly flooded her mind.

She tried hard to force herself to stay calm, but her complexion betrayed her.

Nevertheless, Hermione still sprang into action.

"Dad, Mom, Uncle, Aunt, follow me!"

Hermione, without hesitation, grabbed their hands, ensuring they all held onto her, and directly activated the Door Key John had left for her.

She led them into the safe house John had prepared in advance; after ensuring their safety, Hermione immediately headed to the Feng Huang She Zong Bu.

At this moment, the Order of the Phoenix consisted only of the Wesley family and Harry.

Bang.

Because she was too hurried, Hermione's Apparition landed hard on the ground.

But she couldn't attend to the pain, immediately got up and shouted, "John was taken! It's the Door Key; someone set a trap!"

A commotion erupted inside the house, and Harry was the first to rush out.

Behind him followed the Weasley Couple.

"What happened, Hermione!?"

Harry quickly helped Hermione to her feet.

"Quickly inform Dumbledore, someone took John!"

Hermione also immediately recounted the sudden situation.

Everyone's faces were shocked upon hearing.

Mr. Weasley was the first to react; he hurried to the fireplace, grabbed a handful of Feilu powder, tossed it into the flames, and shouted, "Dumbledore's office!"

A teal flame ignited within the fireplace; Mr. Weasley stuck his head in, his figure animatedly describing John's condition.

In less than ten seconds.

Dumbledore's figure stepped out of the fire, his face bearing an unusual solemnity.

Only then did everyone feel as if they had found the backbone.

Dumbledore scanned the crowd, his gaze finally landing on Hermione.

"Give the details, Hermione."