Scrimgeour led the Aurors onto the Quidditch Pitch.
A large grid occupied the center of the field, surrounded by students sitting on the ground, eating, drinking, and chatting.
"Kingsley, isn't today an exam day?"
"I heard Hogwarts has introduced exams in batches. Some of them won't take theirs until next term."
"Good thing I graduated early!"
"I hear Hogwarts' graduation exams are getting harder and harder."
Scrimgeour looked at Lupin and Sirius in the middle of the field and snorted.
"We're not here for you to reminisce about the old days. Spread out around the edges of those stands. It's not time to make an arrest yet."
The Aurors immediately got to work, taking up positions around the area according to their tactical formation.
Noticing what was happening at the entrance, Sirius slung an arm around Lupin's shoulders and gestured toward Scrimgeour with his chin.
"Moony, they're here!"
Seeing that it was Scrimgeour, Lupin smiled.
"It's an old friend. Come on, let's go say hello."
They weren't the only ones who noticed what was happening at the entrance. The students saw it too.
"It's Rufus Scrimgeour, Head of the Auror Office."
"Is he here to arrest Professor Lupin?"
"Should we protect Professor Lupin?"
Seeing the students begin to stir, Lupin hurried to reassure them.
"Just carry on with what you're doing. Rufus is an old friend. He's not here to arrest anyone. After all, arresting werewolves is the Werewolf Capture Unit's responsibility. Perhaps he's here to check whether what I said was true. All right, this is between me and the Ministry of Magic..."
Beside him, the corners of Sirius's mouth curled slightly.
"No, it's between Hogwarts and the Ministry of Magic. Just enjoy yourselves. You won't have this opportunity next term."
After settling the students, the two walked toward