At that moment, a broadcast from the Wizard Watchtower was playing in Harry and Ron's bedroom at Order of the Phoenix headquarters.
Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Ginny sat side by side on the edge of the bed, listening to the broadcast while quietly discussing the recent "major events."
At first, none of them had wanted to believe that Hogwarts had expelled all the Muggle Wizards in one stroke. But it had happened, and Professor McGonagall had confirmed it. No matter how shocked they were, it made no difference.
Besides, from the Ministry of Magic establishing the Muggle-born Registration Commission to Old Bat Snape becoming Hogwarts' new headmaster, they had all anticipated what was happening now.
Voldemort had finally gotten his wish and driven all the Muggle students out of Hogwarts.
"Ginny, are you planning to go to Hogwarts next term?"
Harry, idly fiddling with the Golden Snitch, seemed to remember something. He turned his head to ask the red-haired girl beside him.
He knew the Weasleys' current situation. If Ginny kept attending Hogwarts now, she would be walking straight into a trap. But he was still an outsider, and there were some matters where it was difficult for him to say too much.
"I haven't decided yet, but I think I'll probably take a leave of absence first." Ginny glanced casually at Harry. "You think it isn't safe for me to go to Hogwarts now too?"
"Yeah. I wouldn't advise you to take the risk. Voldemort and the Death Eaters have a habit of taking hostages to threaten people." Harry noticed Ginny's gaze and looked away as he continued, "They'll definitely do that."
"That is a very sensible choice." Hermione strongly agreed with Harry. "If Ginny goes to Hogwarts, the Death Eaters might seize her on the Hogwarts Express. They've