Two Fours Are Bad Luck, So There Will Be Two Forty-Fives

News of Sirius's escape spread like wildfire. Even Muggle television warned residents that a criminal was on the loose and offered a reward for reporting any sightings.

It looked like the Ministry of Magic was badly frightened.

Harry wiped the table while stealing glances at the report on TV. He desperately wanted to know where his godfather was, but before he could even make out what the reporter was saying, Dudley switched to his favorite channel.

Harry was frustrated and angry, but there was nothing he could do.

It seemed a month had passed since Sirius escaped from prison. Where Sirius was and how far he had gotten became the questions Harry cared about most each day. Judging by the plot, there was no way Harry could defy fate and fly off to Azkaban or somewhere else to see his godfather ahead of time, not to mention that Sirius had no convenient means of communication like their phones.

Harry often asked his groupmates if there was a way to send Sirius a phone too.

The groupmates fell silent.

We're just fans, not Doraemon...

[Group owner] Red-Lipped, White-Toothed The Chosen One: Sorry, Harry, we can't even manage to send you anything right now.

Harry Is Mine: (tears, here they come.jpg)

Wants to Make Friends: It's all right, no need to apologize.

Wants to Make Friends: I'll get to see my godfather soon anyway, won't I?

The Chosen One's Merlin Briefs: QAQ Don't worry, Harry!! Your godfather will definitely come find you!

Just then, Harry received messages from Ron and Hermione. Hidden away in his room, he opened another chat window. It was the group chat Hermione had set up for the three of them. Sometimes Harry really admired how quickly Hermione picked up anything she learned.

Knowledge Is Power: Harry? Maybe we should remind you to pack your things.

What's Wrong with Eating More?: We've already checked in at the Leaky Cauldron! Now we're just waiting for you!

Wants to Make Friends: Wait. Pack my things? Now?

Harry had only just taken out his suitcase when Vernon bellowed for him to hurry downstairs and clear the table. Thoroughly annoyed, Harry slammed the suitcase shut and headed downstairs.

Wants to Make Friends: My uncle, they've called me downstairs to clean up again. Sorry, but talk later.

At the Leaky Cauldron, Ron and Hermione exchanged a look. Hermione held Crookshanks in her arms. Now that Ron knew who Scabbers really was, he didn't dislike the cat all that much anymore. He even hoped Crookshanks would catch Peter Pettigrew soon...

Still, they had to keep up the act in front of Peter Pettigrew. What if he found out his identity had been exposed and faked his death to escape again?

"I hope Harry's all right," Hermione prayed. "He mustn't act rashly and cast a spell on an ordinary person." Especially that horrible relative. Ron shrugged. "But no one could stop themselves from doing something to a person who insulted their mum,

"If it were me, I'd probably beat her up first!"

"But he could very well be expelled for that! It's in the school rules!" Hermione felt her temples throbbing. Ron, however, seemed unconcerned. "But the Ministry of Magic won't let Harry be expelled, will they? That's what the book said."

Ron, who had read the third book out of boredom, had only remembered that the Ministry of Magic hadn't expelled Harry.

Hermione: ...

"Don't worry, Granger." Fred and George came downstairs with smiles. "We're sure Harry will be here soon."

And indeed, not only did he come, he also saw Sirius.

As Harry dragged his suitcase out of that house, he felt not only a tiny bit of regret but also boundless anticipation.

He was going to see his godfather!

Not only did Harry make it to the Leaky Cauldron, he almost dragged Sirius onto the bus and brought him along. Fortunately, the Knight Bus appeared just in time and caught Harry's attention. Sirius was happy to see Harry was happy, and that put his mind at ease, though he was a little puzzled that Harry hadn't been frightened to see him like that.

Could Harry know who he was?

Impossible, impossible... Harry couldn't possibly know yet that his godfather was an Animagus, let alone that he was a big black dog.

Harry was frustrated too. He had nearly said hello when the Knight Bus showed up. Since his godfather was still a wanted man, Harry could only suppress his excitement and watch Sirius disappear into the bushes before boarding the Knight Bus for the Leaky Cauldron.

Main group chat.

The Golden Trio's Leg Pendant: I wonder if Harry's made it to the Leaky Cauldron yet. I can't sleep at all, I'm so torn!

Bug Ming: Me too! It's really late, but I can't sleep at all.

Saint Escaped from Nurmengard: Who gets it?! This feeling of staying up late to watch a reality show!!!

Proprietress Number Two: Thank you, this whole summer has been so satisfying I could ascend to heaven... A livestream with the twins, and the long-haired versions too (passes away peacefully.jpg)

Proprietress Number Two: Even if they went nowhere, I could spend all day licking the screen just looking at their faces... Hehehe.

[Admin] !: Teacher Two, you... Never mind, as long as you're happy.

Bug Ming: Hehehe, I had a great time watching too. I could replay the livestream of this Egypt trip countless times, waaaah!!!!

Waifu, Hurry Up and Upvote Me: Aaaaah, waaah, and we even got to see Charlie and Bill... Big Brother Bill is so handsome and fashionable, waaah...

Snape's Potions Bottle: Ah, I'm so mad. Why do the twins only livestream in their fan group? (jealous.jpg)

Magpie: Hahaha, come in and watch if you can (smug.jpg)

Snape's Potions Bottle: No, my heart belongs to Snape alone (clutches chest.jpg)

James-Brand Shampoo: Don't remind me, I still haven't gotten into Snape's fan group (shattered.jpg)

The Wall About to Be Crashed Down by a Solo Stan: Um, Teacher Shampoo, have you considered changing your ID?

James-Brand Shampoo: Damn it, I won't! I refuse to believe I can't break this rule!

My Younger Brother Isn't as Handsome as Me: Then you can forget about getting in for the rest of your life, brother.

My Older Brother Is Farting: Ha, even we got kicked out.

George grinned at his screen without a trace of regret over being kicked out. He and Fred entered the dining room one after the other, just in time to see Harry come in from the other side.

While Molly and Arthur turned their attention to poor Harry, the Chosen One, the twins sat down, complaining about the trip as they did.

"You can't imagine how crazy those fans are."

Ginny also began grumbling quietly to Hermione. "They spent almost the whole trip livestreaming with these things. They didn't even spare Ron when a spider dropped from the ceiling and scared him in the pyramid."

Hermione couldn't hold back a laugh. Stroking Crookshanks's fur, she said, "I might have liked to see that. Unfortunately, I spent the whole summer studying."

Ron: "Hey! Maybe I'm still here!"

Fred laughed and scrolled through the chat history. "Don't worry, Ron, the fans won't forget that unforgettable moment."

"Bloody hell..." Ron lowered his head, a little ashamed. Surely everyone was afraid of spiders! And anyone would be startled if one appeared out of nowhere! That was how Ron comforted himself.

[Admin] Yan: Those who get it, get it, but that doesn't stop us laughing, hahahahahaha!

Jiang Mengqing: Hahahaha! As someone who slipped off to the twins' fan group and watched the livestream, I can say Ron really was cute and funny.

Chicken Drumstick Hero: I'm really scared of spiders too, but watching Ron see one made me burst into wild laughter.

Proprietress Number Two: Hehehe, my heart belongs to the twins alone, but that won't stop me saying, baby Ron, come into my arms! Let Mummy give you a kiss!!

Magpie: But I still love the twins so much... How can someone visibly grow to 1.8 meters over one summer!!!

Bug Ming: Damn it, that height, those long legs! The damned tears are dripping from the corners of my mouth.

Proprietress Number Two: The twins are too much. They know we lust after their bodies and deliberately seduced me! Damn it, my body! Grow it!!!

I'm the Twins' Dog: Teacher Two, calm down!

Bug Ming: ...

Cold Candy: ? Teacher Two, let's be reasonable. I'm really scared the group will get banned if you carry on like this.

Bug Ming: Honestly, we do this routine every chapter. The audience must be tired of it by now, right?

[Admin] !: So? Shall we do it?

[Admin] !: I can do the honors for free! (rolling up sleeves.jpg)

[Group owner] ?: ...

Cold Candy: Never mind, compared with the fan group, this main group is actually pretty restrained.

Proprietress Number Two: ? So why do I have to be muted?

Proprietress Number Two: Where are the twins? Why haven't they shown up yet!! It's been a whole day since I last saw them! I'm going into twins withdrawal... (screams)

Ghost of the Boys' Toilet: 6

What's Wrong with Eating More?: [Ron-style shock.jpg]

So why did anyone like Fred and George!!! Ron couldn't understand it at all! Were those two really that charming??? How much of a grudge would they have to hold against someone to take a fancy to them?!

Lost in thought, Ron unconsciously said it aloud. Fred and George smiled very "kindly" and put their arms around his shoulders, one on either side.

Ron: I'm done for.

Ginny and Hermione exchanged a look and both shook their heads.

Red-Lipped, White-Toothed The Chosen One: You care about the twins, but I'm more concerned about where Harry is now. Are they at the Leaky Cauldron??

Wants to Become Cutie Harry's Good Friend: I think he should be there by now? It's morning already.

Knowledge Is Power: Uncle Arthur is talking to him.

Lily Is Snape's: Cool, is the classic line coming?!

Young Master's Fiancée: Hahahaha

Cedric's Underpants: "Why would I go looking for a murderer who wants to kill me?" /doge

Transmigrated to Become Sirius's Bitter Tea: Don't, the word murderer stabbed me in the heart again (heartbroken.jpg)

Snuggling with My Wife Luna: Seriously, you don't have to be so aware of it... (coughs blood.jpg)

[Admin] Holy Crap: Seriously... (coughs blood) (leans against wall)

Meanwhile, Harry watched Arthur earnestly explain things about Sirius that were the exact opposite of the truth. He silently clenched his fists and said something he didn't mean at all:

"Why would I go looking for someone who wants to kill me?"

Draco Malfoy, who had watched the whole thing unfold in the group chat, was deeply shocked.

What was this?

That wanted fugitive was Harry's godfather?

Huh???

Was this something he was supposed to know??

Malfoy's worldview was shaken, overturned, and put back together once again. Potter's godfather had actually been in Azkaban? And had escaped?

But what was all this about being framed and Peter Pettigrew???

Malfoy felt he had learned things he shouldn't have.

And it wasn't just Malfoy. Over at the Zabini household next door, Blaise had also put down his phone to sort out the tangled mess in his head.

That Black... was actually the Chosen One's godfather?

Wasn't that a little too much information?