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The Weasleys, Harry, and Hermione squeezed out of the Leaky Cauldron with luggage.
They kept the owls in cages and put Hermione's new pet cat, Crookshanks, in a wicker crate under the cage.
Crookshanks keeps trying to catch Harry's owl, Hedwig, and Percy's owl, Hermes.
This caused Hedwig and Hermes to scream and slam into the cage.
"Gosh! Get them separated!" yelled Mr. Weasley, and he couldn't stand the shrill sound.
Ginny lifted the cages of the two owls and put them on the luggage cart on the other side so that Hedwig and Hermes finally stopped screaming.
"Hermione! It's all the fault of the yellow cat! I just said he had a problem!" Ron took the opportunity to complain about Hermione's cat again.
"It's natural for cats and birds to fight!" Hermione exclaimed.
"All right! All right! All quiet!" Mr. Weasley stopped the two from arguing.
"The Ministry of Magic has sent us a car! Get in the car, everyone!" said Mr. Weasley.
The Weasleys should have gone to King's Cross on their own, and the car that could be used for the Ministry of Magic for Harry.
Fudge gives Harry the utmost protection and even arranges for the Weasleys to come to King's Cross by car.
The Weasley family split into two groups and crowded into the car noisily. Percy, the Weasley twins, and Mr. and Mrs. Weasley got into the car.
Harry, Ron, Hermione, Ethan, and Sirius Black sat in another car.
The Ministry of Magic's cars resemble Muggle cars in appearance and interior.
The only advantage is that there is no need to wait for the traffic lights in the Muggle world, and two old-fashioned dark green cars zipped through the streets of London.
After a while, two cars took them to King's Cross.
Of course, Sirius Black was still staring at Harry with those straight eyes.
Ethan glared at him several times before he took back that horrible look.
Everyone exited the car noisily and walked to the pillar between platforms 9 and 10.
All the Weasley children got into the pillar in an orderly manner according to Mr. Weasley's orders.
Then Ethan also took Harry, and the two entered the pillar one after the other.
The next moment, Ethan was at the station nine and three-quarters.
Ethan saw the express train to Hogwarts, the scarlet steam locomotive spewing smoke above the platform.
The platform was complete with students and parents who came to see them off.
Ethan met Penelope on the platform. As soon as she saw Ethan, she excitedly greeted Ethan.
Like Hermione, Penelope showed everyone the "Signs" book with her name written on it for the first time.
The Weasley family also warmly congratulated Penelope.
Percy's congratulations were especially grand, and they went sideways after a while.
Ron looked at Percy with envy while George and Fred were still heartlessly discussing the Gwent card.
The Hogwarts Express issued two high-pitched whistles, urging the students to get on the bus.
"Harry, wait, I have something to tell you."
Just as Harry was about to get on the train, Mr. Weasley stopped Harry.
Hearing Mr. Weasley's words, Harry walked out of the crowd and went to a quiet place with Mr. Weasley.
"Harry, Professor Ethan has told you about Sirius Black." Mr. Weasley said, a little uneasy.
"Yes, I've heard it all; he's here to kill me," Harry said, staring at his toes, his heart heavy again.
"Harry, you are much stronger than I thought-" Mr. Weasley looked at Harry carefully.
"But Harry, I want you to promise one thing," Mr. Weasley said to Harry with a serious expression he had never seen before.
"Harry, I want you to swear not to go to Sirius Black."
Harry's eyes widened in confusion; he didn't understand why Mr. Weasley would say such a thing.
"Why would I go looking for someone to kill me?" Harry asked in confusion.
"Promise me, Harry! No matter what happens, no matter what you hear -" Mr. Weasley said eagerly, grabbing Harry's shoulder and shaking him.
"Boy! Do you still have a ride? Come on up!" a man in a attendant's clothes shouted to Harry, sticking his head out of the Hogwarts Express.
"Okay! I'm coming!" Harry shouted to the man.
"Okay, Mr. Weasley, I promise."
Before Harry could finish speaking, the train began to move with two more rapid whistles.
Harry hurriedly waved to Mr. Weasley and ran towards the train.
Finally, Harry caught the train before it accelerated, and the attendant opened the door and held out his hand.
Harry took a few steps and grabbed the attendant's hand, pulling Harry onto the train.
Harry walked down the corridor, looking for the carriage Hermione Ron was in. Still, the carriages found them once Harry reached the last carriage, where Harry finally found Ron and Hermione.
Hermione and Ron were sitting in this car, and a stranger was fast asleep.
The stranger wore a worn wizard robe with patches in several places.
He looked sick, tired, and young, but his light brown hair was mixed with gray.
"Who is this?" Harry asked cautiously, stepping into the carriage and closing the door softly.
"Professor R.J. Lupin," Hermione replied quietly.
"How did you know?" Harry asked in surprise.
"It's written on his trunk," Hermione replied.
Hermione pointed to the luggage rack on the box, with a small, worn box.
It was tied with rope, and many neat knots were made. "
R. J. The name "Lupin" is stamped on the corner of the box, the letters peeling off.
"What will he teach us?" Ron asked suspiciously.
"There is only one vacancy for professors, and that is Defense Against the Dark Arts," Hermione whispered.
Defence Against the Dark Arts teachers at Hogwarts changed frequently every semester.
It is said that this class has been cursed. As long as the professor who teaches this class will always encounter unfortunate things, even serious death.
Thinking of this, Harry, Ron, and Hermione even begin to feel sorry for Professor Lupin.
"Hopefully, he's up to the job." Ron looked at Lupin and whispered, "He doesn't look so healthy."
Ron sincerely doubted Lupin's strength because the previous two professors of this course were not very reliable.
"By the way, have you seen Professor Ethan?" Harry asked.
"Professor Ethan and his assistant have gone to inspect the carriage," said Hermione, "to prevent Sirius Black from getting in."