Hogwarts: Me? Fight Voldemort?

Several more protective spells need to be set up, and separate protective spells need to be set up for VIPs in the VIP camp. The area must be free of apparitions.

After finishing their last tasks, Jimmy and Hermione rode their flying broomsticks to the nearby village of Nottingham.

The village is small, and as evening approaches, white smoke rises from the chimneys of every household.

The town's only general store and tavern was unusually lively, with an Auror wearing an armband sitting at the entrance, fiddling with the Galleons in his bag.

Seeing the two approach, he habitually called out, "Want to exchange Muggle coins? 1 Galleon equals 4 pounds."

"No, thank you." Jimmy rolled his eyes at the Auror; this exchange rate was even worse than Gringotts's.

The Auror shrugged and said nothing more.

Hermione pushed the door open first and went in, hearing the lively and noisy sounds inside.

This small general store was full of wizards, so the owner had to move the shelves to the back and put tables and chairs in the space.

The owner behind the cashier was a somewhat obese old man with completely white hair and beard, who was smiling and talking to a man in front of him.

The moment Hermione saw the man, she exclaimed, "Professor Lupin?!"

Jimmy, drawn to a table of strong men in the corner, turned around and saw Professor Lupin.

Upon hearing his name called, Remus Lupin turned around with a surprised expression, clearly not expecting to see Jimmy and Hermione here.

"Jimmy, Hermione, it's so nice to see you here! Come and sit down."

The grocery store owner behind the counter exclaimed in surprise, "Professor? Didn't you say you used to be a respected professor?! This drink must be free!"

Turning back, Lupin smiled and shook his head at the grocery store owner. "I only taught for a year, and I'm no longer a professor. These two are my former students, Jimmy Blaine and Hermione Granger. This is Uncle Tom, the owner of the grocery store."

"A good teacher is one who is remembered by students. Don't you agree?" Uncle Tom was very talkative, perhaps because business had been unexpectedly good lately.

Hermione, overjoyed at making a new friend, wholeheartedly agreed with the statement: "Professor Lupin is an excellent professor, and many people at the university will miss him when he leaves."

“Professor Lupin, I didn’t expect to see you here!” Jimmy sat down on the bar stool at the bar, but then stood up again.

The chair is warm, so someone must have been sitting on it before.

Lupin smiled and said apologetically, "This seat is taken. You can sit in mine."

"Never mind, I've been sitting all afternoon, I'll just stand for now."

The bar was too crowded, so Jimmy gave up another empty seat to Hermione and didn't sit down himself.

"Oh, another new friend has arrived... Hey? Jimmy, and this one, I think her name is Hermione, right?"

At that moment, a somewhat surprised female voice came from beside them.

Jimmy and Hermione turned around and saw a familiar face: Nymphadora Tonks, the Auror from the Ministry of Magic who had been communicating with them in that unforgettable tunnel across the sea.

Chapter 266 The Imitators

"Tonks, long time no see," Hermione greeted the newcomer with a smile. "You have a new hairstyle?"

Jimmy nodded at him. "I didn't expect you to come too."

Nymphadora Tonks' outfit was still as indescribable as ever, with an exaggerated leather jacket over a red Bulgarian team-themed vest.

She was wearing a pink short skirt that matched her hair, and underneath the skirt were black yoga pants that seemed to have an unclear purpose.

Although Nymphadora Tonks's attire is eccentric, her looks and affability are undeniable; her warm smile easily makes people feel close to her.

Even Professor Lupin, who was mindful of his werewolf identity, was drawn to Nymphadora Tonks's affability.

After she arrived, she even sat up straighter.

"Hahaha... I'm a natural-born disguise master, my hair color can change anytime!"

After Nymphadora Tonks sat down in the spot where Jimmy had just been, she leaned close to Lupin without any hesitation and laughed, "Ha, really it's you guys? Are you here to watch the game? It's a bit early!"

"I suppose so." Jimmy looked at Lupin, whose face was turning red, with a teasing gaze and deliberately asked, "How did you two meet? Professor Lupin has never mentioned you to us."

Lupin and Nymphadora Tonks are 13 years apart in age, a gap so large that Lupin felt guilty. When Jimmy stared at him, he immediately turned his head away guiltily.

Nymphadora Tonks turned and glanced shyly at Remus Lupin, explaining, "We only met recently. I was searching for... well, a prisoner, and I happened to run into Remus, who was also looking for that prisoner. We started talking right away, that's all!"

They weren't the only four people listening in; there was also Uncle Tom behind the bar, who seemed quite interested.

"I wish I could have met a girl as beautiful as you when I was young; don't take it for granted!" Uncle Tom delivered a helpful assist, leaving Lupin somewhat bewildered.

Lu Ping stood up, took out a few bills from his pocket, and placed them on the counter. "Thank you for your hospitality. I think I need to find a place to talk with my former students."

"Where are we going now?" Nymphadora Tonks jumped off the bench, seemingly intending to follow Lupin. "Can I come along?"

“Excuse me, Tonks, I have some private matters to discuss with Jimmy and Hermione.” Lupin politely declined Nymphadora Tonks’s offer. The conversation was just an excuse; more importantly, it was getting dark, and he would soon transform into a hairy half-werewolf.

Even in that state, he could still maintain his rationality and restrain his desires, but for some reason, he didn't want Nymphadora Tonks to see him in his werewolf form.

"What does it matter? Let's all come together!"

Jimmy loves helping others and pretends to be a good guy to help Nymphadora Tonks.

James Potter's child is already 14 years old, but Professor Lupin is still not married. It's because he doesn't like having children that the wizarding world's population is not growing!

Hermione, standing to the side, seemed a little hesitant. She had a pretty good idea of ​​what Professor Lupin wanted to talk to them about.

"This...isn't that a bad idea?" Lu Ping looked troubled, not really wanting to agree to join the gathering.

“There’s nothing wrong with it! Let’s go to the camp, I’ll arrange a room for you.” Jimmy’s attitude was unusually firm this time, and he pushed Lupin’s back and walked outside.

Nymphadora Tonks followed along excitedly, constantly winking at Jimmy.

Lupin reluctantly rode his flying broomstick and followed Jimmy back to the brightly lit Quidditch World Cup camp.

Nymphadora Tonks did not accept the mission to maintain the Quidditch World Cup venue; she came here to investigate the werewolf attack, but unfortunately, the clues disappeared in Nottingham Village.

Unexpectedly, she ran into the charming Remus Lupin, and her mission to hunt the werewolf was immediately forgotten.

Upon arriving at a luxurious two-story villa in the camp, Jimmy immediately took out an insulated alchemy food box and placed the pre-prepared dishes inside on the table.

Looking up at his watch, Lupin gave a helpless smile.

The Humanoid Restoration Charm was about to wear off, and in order not to frighten Nymphadora Tonks, he decided to reveal the truth in advance: "Tonks, don't be afraid of what I'm about to tell you."

Nymphadora Tonks, who was praising the dishes on the table, paused for a moment, then said nonchalantly, "What could be frightening? Tell me, I'm a professional Auror!"

"Actually, I'm a werewolf." Without much hesitation, Lupin revealed the truth.

After saying this, he looked relieved. Werewolves are meant to remain alone and shouldn't expect love in the first place.

Although she doesn't understand what it is about herself that attracts Nymphadora Tonks, she deserves someone better.

As expected, Nymphadora Tonks froze. After a long pause, she blinked and asked, "Huh? Did you kill that Muggle old man in Nottingham Village?"

Lupin shook his head. "No, I haven't hurt anyone."

"Is this what you wanted to talk about?" Nymphadora Tonks asked again.

"Alright, alright." Jimmy waved for Lupin to sit down; he was starving. "Nobody cares if you're a werewolf or not. I'll make the new wolfsbane potion before school starts. Let's eat now."

Hermione, who had been worried for Professor Lupin, breathed a sigh of relief. She had almost thought that Professor Lupin's love would be destroyed in front of her.

Nymphadora Tonks was surprisingly good-natured and didn't care at all about Lupin's werewolf identity.

Only Lupin remained in a state of astonishment. It seemed that he was the only one who cared about this issue. After standing there for a long time, he sat down with a light laugh.

Although they had already eaten dinner, Lupin and Nymphadora Tonks still ate many dishes they had never seen before.

They ate and chatted. Lupin and Nymphadora Tonks now knew that Jimmy was an investor in the Quidditch World Cup and that coming to the camp early was part of his job.

Lupin also recounted his experiences after leaving Hogwarts, during which he spent a month traveling to various werewolf secret communities to help those in need.

Midway through, they unexpectedly discover the whereabouts of the infamous werewolf Fenrir Greyback, who actively embraces the werewolf identity and has an extreme fondness for attacking children, turning ordinary people into werewolves for his own amusement.

They pursued him, but eventually discovered that he was just an imitator of Fenrir Greyback.

The werewolf disappeared near Nottingham Village, which became a resting and relaxation place for the Aurors stationed there due to the construction of the Quidditch World Cup stadium and camp.

That Fenrir Greyback imitator should never have been in Nottingham Village.

But it was precisely because he went against the grain that he escaped Lupin and Nymphadora Tonks' pursuit.

“The Ministry of Magic should build the stadium somewhere where there are no people; this place is too close to Nottingham Village,” Lupin said to Jimmy.

Jimmy was also helpless. When he handed his proposal to Ludobagman, he specifically requested that the venue be far away from Muggles.

But the Ministry of Magic ultimately chose this place after much deliberation. It wasn't fate, but rather Cornelius Fudge's decision after personally inspecting the site and finding the scenery appealing.

Chapter 267 Quidditch World Cup Event Begins

The camp has already been built, and it's too late to move it. All Jimmy can do is recruit more temporary workers and try his best to maintain safety on site.

After dinner, Jimmy kept his promise and went with Hermione to pitch a tent and rest in an open area of ​​Nottingham Village.

Professor Lupin and Nymphadora Tonks stayed at the camp. The chance encounter with Lupin and Nymphadora Tonks was just a side story, as the two had their own things to do.

I came to say goodbye to them the next morning...

Jimmy didn't try to stop him; he already had a job.

The camp offered temporary security workers a salary of 1000 Galleons for seven days, and Gremarques finally managed to recruit more than four hundred qualified and strong cattle and horses.

With less than ten days until the event begins, he needs to use this time to reorganize these temporary workers and Round Table wizards into security teams and clarify their responsibilities.

There are still areas for improvement in Cyber ​​Group's store promotions and such; his requirement is that there can be no mistakes.

Hermione also has one requirement: there must be no life-threatening accidents, and even if an accident does occur, she must be able to provide assistance.

To this end, several therapists from clinics and institutions under the roundtable were called over, and several shelters were set up.

Jimmy hadn't expected this, since he could easily use magic and potions to revive a large number of people.

It feels like my last visit to the hospital was in a past life, so it's forgivable that I might have overlooked the fact that there are differences between wizards.

With only seven days left until the event started, renowned music and dance troupes from the wizarding world who had been invited arrived at the venue, and arranging rehearsal and rest areas for them took up some time.

You can't expect Ludobagman to handle this. The Ministry of Magic's organizational skills are poor to begin with, and expecting them to organize an event for 100,000 people in an orderly manner is asking too much of them.

To make the event even more exciting, Jimmy even brought over a few upbeat tunes from the Muggle community.

They sang "Waving Flag" before the first day even started.

Before the first exhibition match, he sang Queen's "We Will Rock You" again.