For Safety

Amid the bustling crowd, a group of people approached them swiftly with seemingly casual strides. At their head were a man and a woman, both tall and thin, with an air of capable efficiency.

The woman in front wore a bun like Professor McGonagall's, revealing sharply defined, somewhat stern features. Her eyes were gray-blue, her nose high-bridged, and her gaze keen, making her age difficult to judge.

Moody quickly stepped forward, placing himself in front of Wade and watching the newcomers warily.

There were thousands of Muggles around them. Unless they were insane, no one would use magic in such an environment. Otherwise, Moody would have Apparated away with Wade immediately.

Remus guarded Wade's rear flank. He did not stand fully upright either, instead keeping his body slightly turned so he could watch the sides and backs of all three of them.

"Good afternoon, gentlemen."

The woman approached first, her voice carrying the brisk efficiency of official business. Her gaze passed over the three of them in turn before lingering on Wade.

"I'm Salina Goldstein, an Auror with the Department of Magical Law Enforcement of the Magical Congress. This is the deputy director of the Auror Office—Rex Grim."

The man beside her gave a slight nod. Large scars left by Dragon Pox covered his face, even tugging at the muscles around his left eye, making it seem as though that eye was forever narrowed in a wary squint.

"On behalf of the Magical Congress, I welcome you all to the United States," Rex said in a deep voice.

"May I ask... what are you Aurors intending to do?"

Lupin glanced at the Aurors surrounding them and frowned. "Which law have we broken?"

"Of course not. You misunderstand, Mr. Lupin."

Salina looked at Wade. "Mr. Wade Gray performed exceptionally in the