Dumbledore's Demise

Professor Copeland's eyes widened. He said incredulously, "Taking the exam outside Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry? Then how are we supposed to ensure the students' safety?"

Irina looked over in confusion. She had not told Professor McGonagall that the privilege allowing her to freely use spatial transportation within Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry's grounds, ignoring Hogwarts Castle's Anti-Apparition Magic, was still active.

She shared Professor Copeland's confusion: why had Dumbledore refused to temporarily lift the restrictions of the Anti-Apparition Charm on the Quidditch pitch?

Professor McGonagall had no intention of explaining. She merely said blandly, "I think Miss Lowell's safety does not require our protection, does it?"

Under Professor McGonagall's gaze, although Irina was utterly baffled, she obediently nodded.

Seeing this, Professor Copeland could only sigh and say no more. Following Professor McGonagall's arrangements, he went to another prepared site outside the grounds of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

"Come, Miss Lowell. Please Apparate into that steel ring."

Professor Copeland pointed at a steel ring lying flat on the ground several hundred meters away as he spoke to Irina.

Irina gave a slight turn of her body, and in the next instant, accompanied by a sharp pop, she appeared within the steel ring.

Irina's Apparition examination went very smoothly. She obtained her Apparition certificate with perfect marks, which made her very happy.

Even without a certificate, she had still been able to Apparate freely wherever she wished.

However, Irina was not happy for long.

After Professor Copeland issued her certificate and left, Professor McGonagall brought Irina back to Hogwarts Castle. Then, devastating news completely wiped away Irina's joy.

"What?! Professor Dumbledore was murdered?!"

Irina's eyes widened in disbelief as she looked at Harry, Ron, and Hermione, whose faces were filled with anxiety.

When she saw Harry nod