At that moment, a Wizard Watchtower broadcast 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 at once. But it had happened, and Professor McGonagall had confirmed it. No matter how shocked they were, there was nothing they could do about it.
Besides, from the Ministry of Magic's establishment of 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 back to Hogwarts next term?"
Harry, idly fiddling with the Golden Snitch, seemed to remember something and turned to ask the red-haired girl beside him.
He knew about the Weasleys' current situation. If Ginny continued attending Hogwarts now, she would be walking straight into a trap. But he was still an outsider, and there were some things he could not say too much about.
"I haven't decided yet, but I'll probably take a leave of absence first." Ginny glanced at Harry and asked casually, "You think it isn't safe for me to go to Hogwarts now too?"
"Yes. I don't recommend taking that risk. Voldemort and the Death Eaters both have a habit of taking hostages to threaten people." Harry noticed Ginny looking at him, shifted his gaze away, and continued, "They'll definitely do that."
"That's 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 already