At that moment, a broadcast from the Wizard Lookout Station was playing in Harry and Ron's bedroom at the 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 Muggle-born wizards in one go. But it had already happened, and Professor McGonagall had confirmed it. No matter how shocked they were, there was nothing they could do about it.
Besides, ever since the Ministry of Magic established the Muggle-Born Registration Commission, and Old Bat Snape became Hogwarts' new headmaster, they had more or less 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 semester?"
Harry, idly fiddling with the Golden Snitch, seemed to recall something and turned to ask the red-haired girl beside him.
He knew about the Weasley family's current situation. If Ginny continued attending Hogwarts now, she would be walking straight into a trap. But he was still an outsider, after all, and it was hard for him to say too much about certain matters.
"I haven't decided yet, but I think 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 either?"
"Yeah. I wouldn't advise you to take the risk. Voldemort and the Death Eaters both like taking hostages to threaten people." Harry noticed Ginny's gaze, looked 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 catch