The Christmas holiday was rather long. During that time, aside from studying and training, Hermione Granger, Harry, and the others went with Katelyle to Diagon Alley or explored the streets of London.
Harry and the others thoroughly enjoyed those happy days.
After all, none of them was short of money. With Katelyle and Hagrid accompanying them, they indulged freely in life in the Muggle world.
Neither Harry nor the Weasley brothers had ever had such a wonderful time.
But those days were bound to come to an end.
The students began returning to school one after another, bringing inquiries from their parents with them.
They were all deeply worried about whether their children's safety could be guaranteed.
The Daily Prophet had also reported on the incidents at the school, drawing widespread attention.
Reporters came to the school alongside the parents, seeking an explanation.
Dumbledore agreed to an interview and promised to give everyone an answer as soon as possible.
They wanted to ask more questions, but they were asked to leave Hogwarts.
Hogwarts went into lockdown, and no one except students and teaching staff was allowed to enter.
On behalf of the Ministry of Magic, Cornelius Fudge made inquiries and expressed his displeasure. He even said that if another such incident occurred at the school, he would send Dementors to guard Hogwarts.
Dumbledore declined Cornelius Fudge's kind offer and refused to let him come.
Dumbledore and Cornelius Fudge had been good friends. Cornelius Fudge often consulted Dumbledore, who generously offered his feedback and made many constructive suggestions.
However, the matter of Elemental Magic had caused some friction between them.
Dumbledore had come under considerable pressure over Elemental Magic.
Over the past year or so, however, word of Elemental Magic had spread, stirring curiosity and anticipation among many people. The Ministry