"Laura, I probably won't be in the lab much this year. Help me keep an eye on things here."
As Murphy spoke, two Lightning Ravens emerged from behind his back and landed on his arms. He placed them on the bird stand beside him. "This one is called Wogagua. You can call her Miss Sharp Branch. This one is Guaguagu, Mr. Bottle Cap. They can contact me at any time. If anything comes up, have them send me a message. I'll come back immediately."
Laura stroked the two ravens. "All right."
Then she looked at Murphy again. "Your health..."
"It's fine. I can still hold on. This time, I'm going to look for a cure."
"Don't push yourself too hard."
"Mm. I'll be relying on you from here on out."
Murphy Apparated to London, then took out a sheet of paper and checked the address written on it for Hermione Granger. In an instant, he transformed into a streak of lightning and shot into the sky.
In Willesden, North London, a low-density residential area, a wisp of black smoke descended rapidly from the clouds and transformed into a young man in black robes upon reaching the ground.
Murphy glanced at the detached apartment building in front of him and the garage beside it, then checked the house number again before stepping forward and ringing the doorbell.
A young woman with long brown hair opened the door and looked at Murphy. "Excuse me, how may I help you?"
"Mrs. Granger? I'm a professor from Hogwarts. My name is Murphy Darkholme. I'm here to pick up Miss Hermione Granger. Deputy Headmistress McGonagall should have already sent you a letter."
"Oh! Of course!" Mrs. Granger covered her mouth with both hands and let out an adorable gasp. "Sorry, you're just so young!