Volume 9: The reins handed over Chapter 536: Gift from the Order of the Phoenix
Jon collected the things they brought.
Whether it is a memory ball, a broken wand or a magic book, they are actually very common magic items.
But this was all Jon needed.
"Thank you. I will put these things to good use."
Jon made a promise, and after chatting with Neville and the others for a while, he walked out of the dormitory where the three of them were and came to the office of the base.
Most of the others had gone to bed, but the lights were still on here.
Under the bright lights, Lupin, Kingsley, Moody and Sirius were gathered around a map, frowning as they analyzed the current layout of the wizarding world.
"The north cannot be left defenseless. None of us can guarantee that the British will not send people around us through the North Sea. Although the coastline is long, we must also divide our forces."
"Where can we get the manpower from? The battle line in Germany has been stretched long enough. Our people have suffered heavy casualties here. The best we can do is ask the local magic government in the north to help look after them. We can't send any more people out!"
"The attitude of the magic government has probably become one of not helping either side. They dare not add insult to injury due to the headmaster of Durmstrang, but they will not help us in times of need either. You might !"
Their heated discussion stopped when Jon walked into the office.
The Order of the Phoenix is now leaderless, with McGonagall temporarily managing daily affairs. But in fact, Jon has already shown signs of replacing Dumbledore. This is not only true for the new generation like Neville, but also for Kingsley and others.
After all, in the entire Order of the Phoenix , there is no one else like Jon, who has achieved all kinds of achievements that ordinary people can't imagine during his student days, killed Voldemort, and now inherited Dumbledore's Elder Wand.
"Perhaps I can help think of a solution to the problem regarding the North Sea coastline."
Jon spoke as soon as he entered the room, but Lupin shook his head.
"These are our jobs, Jon. You have shouldered enough burdens. If we still need you to help solve these problems, then we are too incompetent."
Kingsley also nodded. They did not doubt Jon's ability, but they really felt that for a kid like Jon, who should not have graduated from a magic school in normal times, he already had too much on his shoulders.
If adults like them can't even handle this little thing, they would be too much of a burden.
Only Moody frowned. He obviously didn't care about the small issue of face as an adult, whether he was incompetent or not. What he really cared about was whether the real problems could be solved.
But before he could open his mouth, Jon had already answered Lupin and Kingsley.
"I'm just saying that I might be able to help. It's not certain yet, and I'm not as omnipotent as you think. Professor Lupin, I came to you just to ask you to do me a little favor."
His words made everyone present look at each other in confusion, and then Lupin spoke.
"What do you need us to do?"
Jon made the same request to them as he did to Neville and the others.
"Can you give me something? It doesn't have to be very meaningful, but it would be best if it is an alchemical item with magical power that you often use."
Although they didn't know what John wanted to do, Lupin and the others certainly didn't refuse.
Soon, they all had something ready.
Lupin gave Jon a worn-out suitcase.
"After I graduated from Hogwarts, I couldn't find a job and wandered around because of my werewolf identity. This suitcase was the only thing with some value. It was cast with a stable traceless extension spell. Even in the most difficult times, I never thought of selling it. Although I haven't used it for a long time, it should meet the conditions you mentioned."
Kingsley took out a gold earring, which was obviously the one he usually wore on his ear.
"It's a gift from my grandmother, a magical earring that can keep a person's mind clear at all times. Its actual effect is limited, but it's the last thing my grandmother gave me, who taught me to uphold justice and maintain integrity, so I cherish it very much. If it weren't for my grandmother and this earring, there probably wouldn't be Kingsley Shacklebolt standing in front of you."
What Moody handed over was a worn-out artificial eye.
"This eyeball was blown up by a bastard's explosion spell on the battlefield five days ago, along with one of my arms. Later, Iniesta helped me replace it with a new one, and a new hand. Damn it! No matter how good he described the new eye, I still have a soft spot for this one!"
Sirius took out an old photo from his pocket.
"Except for the magic wand, I rarely carry any magical alchemical items with me. If I do, it would only be this."
It was a magical photo of two handsome young men standing together. One of them was obviously Sirius in his youth, and the other one was wearing glasses and looked 80% like Harry. Combining this appearance and Sirius's interpersonal relationships, it was easy to guess that the person in the photo was Harry's biological father, Lily's husband, James Potter.
When Sirius took out this photo, there was no need for him to say anything more. Everyone in the Order of the Phoenix knew what this old photo meant to him.
And now, just one word from Jon made him take it out so willingly. What does it mean?
Jon took a deep breath. Although he had said before that it didn't make much sense to not have them, he still didn't refuse these things in the end. Instead, he accepted them all solemnly.
"Thank you, everyone. I will make good use of the things you gave me."
"What can I do with these? I don't think throwing my eyeballs out will kill anyone."
Moody grunted, but the others didn't ask any more questions. They applied their habits when facing Dumbledore to John.
That is, as long as Jon does it, no matter how strange it is, there must be a reason for it, and they don't need to understand anything.
"Regarding the North Sea coastline, I can go there tomorrow to see if I can find anyone to help. I will write to you whether it works or not."
