Ron Was Acting Strange

Hermione finally put down the book in her hands and joined Shalian by the Wizard's Chess board, watching Harry and Ron's battle together.

"Well, reunions are always so brief. I should head back to the Ministry of Magic, or that little stickler Mr. Weasley will send an owl looking for me." Theseus stood up and straightened his clothes.

Little stickler Weasley? Muya's first thought was Percy. It seemed that after Sirius Black's temporary term as head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement had ended, Percy had come under Theseus's command.

"See you next time, Theseus."

"See you next time, Mr. Scamander." Muya and the others bade Theseus farewell in unison.

Theseus paused, then turned and smiled at them. "Goodbye, children, and my dear little brother."

Before long, he was out of sight.

Tom checked the time. "Time to head back to the common room, everyone."

"Oh, Harry and I are about to determine the winner." Ron looked rather annoyed.

Hermione stood up and dusted off her skirt. "All right, Ron, now isn't the time for you to complain. Do you remember which professors are patrolling the castle today?" She looked toward Tom.

"Professor Riddle and Professor Snape are on duty today." Harry actually gave it some serious thought.

"I hope you won't get caught wandering the halls tonight." The smile in Tom's eyes felt to them like a freezing gust of wind slipping in through an open window.

The four Slytherins conscientiously packed up their things. "Good night, Professor Riddle, Professor Scamander!"

"Good night, Ya Ya!"

Before long, only three people remained in the Astronomy Tower.

Newt patted his case, indicating that he could rest anywhere; he could simply sleep inside it.

After Muya and Tom said goodbye to him, they too set off on their way back.

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