The Wizarding World was changing so fast that the changes were even spilling over into the Muggle World, whether in the increasingly striking developments on the moon or in the way senior Muggle officials had begun quietly reaching toward the limits of the International Statute of Wizarding Secrecy.
The battle in Europe, sparked by the Witch Hunters, was bound to affect many places.
The deployment of the American Magical Congress's first Magic Corps had, in the end, frightened a lot of people.
It had even made the restructuring of the International Confederation of Wizards much easier.
Harry and Crabbe were lying in the Hospital Wing, where they were said to need a long time to recover. The rest of their friends had all gathered at Cabin on the edge of the Forbidden Forest.
Goyle and Ron were both receiving more instruction from Anton.
But Hermione and Draco, two ambitious people, had turned their attention to Hannah and Neville.
Neville, however, was clearly busier than the others at Cabin. He often left the school to handle matters for the Animagus Office.
"I don't recommend that you approach the Navigators among Minister Fudge's people and join forces with them to win over the Pure-blood Families that are starting to panic." Hannah looked at Draco and shook her head slightly. "That would disrupt the atmosphere within the Navigators and create factions."
"I don't think Anton would support that approach."
"Besides, I suspect Professor Dumbledore will make arrangements for these Pure-blood Families. If you get involved now, you'll only end up caught in Professor Dumbledore's plans."
"And become a pawn."
She nudged her gold-rimmed glasses. "This may be your best chance to break away from the complicated ties between the Pure-blood Families in this New Era, and explore more possibilities freely without being held