"Something must have gone wrong!" Professor McGonagall quickly realized something. She pressed her Wand to her throat. "Everyone! Leave the castle immediately! Get outside!"
"Pomona, watch over the children! Take them out of the castle!" With that, she transformed directly into a Tabby Cat and ran off, her figure swiftly vanishing around the stairway corner.
"Everyone, stay close to me!" Professor Sprout, usually so gentle in speech, now spoke with unmistakable authority.
She understood the situation clearly. What they needed most right now was to make a decision and act, not to worry about other matters as they might in an ordinary classroom.
As a professor, the students' safety was her highest priority at this moment.
"Lumos Solem!" She recited the Wand-Lighting Charm, raising her Wand high above her head like a torch. "Let's go! Take out your Wands! Do not let your guard down!"
Led by Professor Sprout, the students jogged through the Oak Door.
The chilly night wind rushed toward them, making them feel a little more alert.
Outside the castle was far brighter than they had imagined. A faintly glowing Magical Energy Field sealed off the sky, enveloping the entire grounds of Hogwarts.
The Baby Thunderbird flapped its wings. This time, it did not fly into Luna's arms, instead hovering at her side.
Luna smiled and raised a hand, smoothing the Baby Thunderbird's feathers.
The students looked around and discovered that many people had already gathered on the lawn.
Dumbledore, Snape, and Professor Flitwick stood together, all holding their Wands aloft and continuously casting magic at the Magical Energy Field to maintain its protective effect.
The Ministry of Magic's Hit Wizards and Aurors were here as well. Led by Amelia Bones and Old Barty Crouch, they too held their Wands high and cast magic to replenish the