All the Holders Are in Place: Rookwood, Werewolves, and Vampires

Linley interlaced his fingers with Irina's and looked calmly at the three of them. "You were Irina's earliest friends at Hogwarts Castle, and you are also the companions who have grown alongside her to this day."

"I think it would be inappropriate and unfair to give this 'Knight' to any one of you alone. Therefore, I intend to give this 'Knight' to all of you. The three of you will safeguard this Pocket Anchor together. You deserve this Pocket Anchor."

That was what Linley said.

Harry stepped forward eagerly and accepted the white chess piece representing the "Knight" from Linley.

Behind and to Harry's left, Hermione wore a faint smile. Her gaze had never left the white chess piece representing the "Knight." Compared with the Pocket Anchor's practical function, its symbolic meaning as a "token of friendship with Irina" mattered more to her.

Only Ron was still muttering under his breath about things like, "They can all hold one individually, so why do the three of us have to share a Pocket Anchor?" But neither Linley nor anyone else paid him any mind.

Then, Linley called out the next name. "Astoria Greengrass."

Linley smiled and nodded at Astoria, who walked over somewhat flattered.

Linley said softly, "Astoria, I already know what you and Irvin did over the summer break. I fully support what you did. Besides, as a solid pillar of our team, I believe you deserve this."

As he spoke, Linley handed Astoria a white chess piece representing the "Imperial Guard."

"Thank you, Linley." Astoria put on a lovely smile as she accepted the white chess piece. "This is my honor, and the honor of the Grindelwald Family."

Linley nodded slightly and continued, "Andy Reaver, Elsa Jones!"

Everyone was rather curious upon hearing Linley's words.

If Harry, Ron, and