Hogwarts in the shadows

MacArthur looked extremely decadent on the wide seat.

His back was no longer strong, as if the heavy pressure of the past few days had drained all his energy.

He gripped the armrests of the chair tightly, his knuckles turning white from the exertion.

"General, you have to hold on! We are counting on you." Johnson's voice was full of anxiety.

MacArthur slowly raised his head, his eyes revealing a hint of fatigue and helplessness.

At this moment, he was filled with a sense of powerlessness.

He didn't want to hold on any longer.

And judging from the current situation, he was sure that once he returned, he would be tried by a military court.

Johnson didn't know that MacArthur had already thought about deserting the army.

He continued to advise, "Those wizards are just a bunch of villains who only know how to use despicable means. Their tricks are not worthy of being shown on the stage.

They are rats from the gutter, and this time they are using rats as well.”

MacArthur smiled bitterly.

If even the wizards who defeated him were just rats.

Then what is the significance of him as a five-star general?

He closed his eyes, and scenes from the past three months emerged in his mind.

He had countless battles with wizards, big and small.

He gradually realized that the wizards already had the power to completely defeat him.

But they waited patiently, like cunning fishermen, waiting for him to fall into the trap.

The Shadow Command at this time.

Harry paced anxiously outside the command section.

Although he was still a little impatient, he was meticulous in observing military regulations.

There was absolutely no impulse to break the rules that the little Gryffindor lions usually have.

Draco leaned against the wall, his eyes following Harry's figure.

Finally, the door of the conference room slowly opened, and the top leaders of the Shadow Command walked out one by one.

Everyone's face remained calm, but the slightly upturned corners of their mouths betrayed their mood.

The people present did not show much surprise to see Draco and Harry.

I thought these were just two of Hermione's good friends coming to reminisce about the past.

However, only Dumbledore showed deep relief in his eyes when he saw them.

When everyone in the meeting room left, Harry rushed in impatiently.

He looked around and saw that Hermione was the only one there, so he shouted, "Happy birthday, Hermione!"

Hermione saw Harry and a bright smile appeared on her face, "Thank you, Harry."

At this moment, Harry's heart suddenly tightened and he realized that he had forgotten to prepare a gift.

Although his small bag contained many items, the only thing that could be considered a gift was the family heirloom invisibility cloak.

Just when Harry was in trouble, Draco walked up to Harry with an exquisite gift box in his hand.

Harry's eyes fell on the gift in Draco's hand, and his somewhat uneasy heart suddenly relaxed.

Draco was always like this, thoughtful and careful.

Draco handed the gift box to Hermione.

"This is from our hearts, wishing you a happy birthday and congratulating you on becoming an adult."

"Thank you." Hermione was very touched.

The nerves that had been tense during this period of time were relaxed like never before at this moment.

Hermione carefully opened the gift box, revealing an exquisite music box.

The music box is a small box made of dark walnut wood, with the Hogwarts emblem and the symbols of the four colleges carved on the surface.

On the top of the box is a transparent magic crystal ball.

The sides of the music box are decorated with silver stars and moon patterns, emitting a soft glow.

Its name - Melody of Memory - was engraved with magic patterns on the bottom edge.

Draco explained, "This music box has stored hundreds of songs.

Just tap the magic wand to choose different melodies.

You can also put your memories into the music box, and the crystal ball on the top will display the memories with matching music.

Of course, you can also adjust its settings according to your own preferences. "

Hermione stroked the music box gently, tears welling up in her eyes.

How she wanted to put the beautiful memories with Hephis into it immediately, but in the end she resisted the urge.

"Thank you, Draco, thank you."

"How can there be no cake for a birthday? The meeting lasts so late, Hermione, you must be hungry, shall we go eat something?" Draco suggested.

Hermione thought for a moment, considering that the coalition forces would not make any major moves at the moment.

She has also arranged all the work related to Shadow.

She really should relax from time to time, so she readily agreed.

Draco and Harry's room was decorated with magical lights, as bright as the starry sky.

Colorful balloons float in the air and flowers emit a faint fragrance.

There was a long table with a huge cake in the center.

The cake had "Happy Birthday, Hermione" written on it in delicate magical icing.

There are all kinds of delicious desserts piled up around, which are mouth-watering.

Dobby was busy on the side.

After a while, a plate of sumptuous barbecue appeared in front of them.

The aroma is refreshing and appetizing.

Hermione smiled at Dobby and said, "Thank you, Dobby."

Dobby bowed respectfully to the three men.

"It is my honor to serve Miss Hermione."

Harry lit the candles on the cake with a flick of his wand.

Seventeen small flames danced in the dim room, illuminating their three young faces.

"Come on, Hermione, make a wish."

Hermione closed her eyes, clasped her hands together, and a happy smile spread across her face.

She took a deep breath. She had many wishes, but this was the most important one.

She hoped that Hephis could return safely soon.

Draco stood aside and watched all this quietly.

In his heart, he silently made the same wish as Hermione, hoping that Hephis could return safely as soon as possible.

Hermione opened her eyes and Harry and Draco sang Happy Birthday to her in unison.

The singing echoed in the room, as if bringing them back to the good old days at Hogwarts.

"Remember the first time we met?" Harry recalled with a smile.

"Of course I remember. On the Hogwarts Express, when Hephis was still..."

Hermione paused and didn't continue.

"That was also the first time Harry and I met, but it was very unpleasant." Draco said with a laugh.

"Yeah, yeah, you were like a proud peacock at that time," Harry teased.

"I am also a proud peacock now."

Draco raised his chin and looked at Harry with a proud look on his face.

Hermione also smiled as Draco and Harry made funny comments.

She helped Harry denounce Draco at that time.