Hermione and Ron were still immersed in the sadness of parting when Roy's Apparition swiftly activated. Roy still intended to investigate the scene of the incident and had no time to linger with a bunch of children. A dizzying sensation followed, and when they opened their eyes again, the heavily modified-looking Burrow stood before them.
"All right, I won't go in. Don't tell Mrs Weasley I brought you back; she doesn't like me using Apparition. Bye, Ron."
After dropping Ron off, only Roy and Hermione remained. Roy had not yet had the chance to properly look over this unfamiliar girl. At the same time, Hermione, seeing Roy for the first time, was also studying him with a serious gaze.
"Where do you live, Hermione?"
"North Kensington Estate, Highgate District, London."
"Oh—so you're from North London. How did you get to know Mia?"
As Roy chatted with Hermione to lighten the mood, he placed a hand on her shoulder.
Hermione did not answer Roy's question. Instead, she asked him about Apparition.
"That was Apparition, right? Only adult wizards authorized by the Ministry of Magic can legally use that magic. Aren't you breaking the law by doing this?"
Roy looked at Hermione's nitpicking expression and secretly laughed. She was young, but she sure acted grown-up.
"Of course, that's assuming the Ministry of Magic can track me."
Whoosh—
A wave of dizziness swept over her. When Hermione opened her eyes again, Roy had already Apparated with her to the entrance of her estate.
"Goodbye, Miss Granger."
Roy had just turned to leave when Hermione called out to him.
"Mr. Smee, about that gold coin..."
Roy stopped and looked at Hermione with confusion.
"What is it?"
"It's like this."
Hermione took the ancient gold coin from Roy's hand and fiddled with it for a