Ministry of Magic.
When darkness ran rampant, the light always hid within it.
Dumbledore, along with the Order of the Phoenix members who had already arrived, concealed themselves in the darkness, ready to act when the moment was right.
To be honest, it was no easy task. In an environment this tense, a single wrong step could bring irreversible consequences.
Especially since today's priority was not to save Harry, but to put on another act.
"Are you ready, Sirius? If you change your mind now, there may still be time."
"I haven't changed my mind. I've thought about this for a long time. Jon was right—I need a suitable moment to make my exit, then finish what I'm supposed to do. As for Harry... he needs to learn to accept life's uncertainties and grow through them. If this helps him become a little more mature, I think I'll be happy about it.
"Besides, I'm not really leaving. I'll only be hiding in the shadows. But do you think it'll be safe, Headmaster?"
"I arranged the safety measures myself, so you can rest assured. I don't know where Jon is right now, but I guarantee you won't die here. Don't worry."
"That's good. Once this is over, we'll still be able to meet again, won't we?"
"That's true. Then go. Don't waste any more time."
Then, before the members of the Order of the Phoenix, two more doors flew open, and five people rushed into the room.
Sirius led the way, followed by Lupin, Moody, Tonks, and Kingsley.
Inside the room, Malfoy turned and raised his wand, but Tonks had already fired a Stunning Spell at him.
Without waiting to see whether it hit, Harry hurriedly leapt off the dais and dodged aside.
The Order members' appearance diverted the Death Eaters'