[Vid: Landon Johnson might be a problem, Dad, don't interact with him anymore!]
Vid quickly wrote this sentence in the Friendship Book and then immediately contacted Lupin, asking him to protect his parents.
A few seconds later, a reply appeared in the Friendship Book—
[Ferdinand: Why say this suddenly... Did you hear about Annie's passing too?]
[Lupin: Okay, I'm on my way now.]
[Ferdinand: Dumbledore checked Landon's memory and found nothing wrong. They think perhaps Annie saw something she shouldn't have while gathering information, which is why she was targeted.]
[Lupin: I've arrived at the Gray's house, the door is locked, and no one is inside. Mr. and Mrs. Gray aren't home?]
[Fiona: Dear, we're very safe right now, no need to worry. However, during your rest days, don't just focus on studying; flying on brooms with your classmates is good too!]
[Lupin: There's some dust on the doorknob, they must have been away for at least two days. And they left in a hurry, there's a cup of cold coffee on the table.]
[Ferdinand: Remember what I told you? Don't get involved in dangerous affairs. Even though a baby in the Magic World can be a Savior, if kids like you have to solve every problem, our world is truly over.]
[Lupin: Don't worry, they might not be in any trouble. I'm contacting Sirius and Professor Dumbledore right now.]
The messages appeared on the parchment, back and forth. Vid, after reading one, barely had time to respond before new words appeared on another parchment.
But there was a contradiction in their words, making Vid feel a chill down his spine.
He picked up his pen, hesitated for a moment, and wrote on the "Family" page:
[Are you all at home now?]
Subsequently, new messages appeared—
[Ferdinand: No, we moved out.]
[Ferdinand: Just in case, Dumbledore found us a bodyguard, reputed to be a very skilled retired Auror.]
[Ferdinand: But he's a bit eccentric, unwilling to leave his familiar surroundings, so we temporarily rented a house next to his.]
Vid let out a long sigh of relief, a thin layer of sweat already formed on his back.
He first informed Lupin about his parents' relocation to prevent him from worrying, then asked:
[Vid: Who is that retired Auror? I asked Remus to help protect you, he went to our house and saw no one, which terrified me.]
He couldn't help but grumble a bit at the end.
[Fiona: Sorry, Vid, we didn't tell you about the move because we didn't want you to worry at school. We'll definitely come back before the summer holiday if everything is okay.]
Fiona drew a tongue-sticking-out emoji, as if playfully making a face.
[Ferdinand: Don't blame your mom, it was my idea too.]
[Ferdinand: The Auror is named Alastor Moody, although he's a bit grumpy, his scars are his badges of honor. Now he's our neighbor, I'm sure no dark wizard could escape his detection on this street.]
[Fiona: He's just a bit paranoid. The first time we met, he suspected the poppets you sent were assassins disguised as toys and wanted us to throw them away.]
[Vid: ...Assassins?]
[Fiona: Yes, isn't it absurd? We swore that Coco and the others wouldn't enter his house, and he finally agreed to let us keep the little ones, telling Dumbledore if we got killed by poppets, it wouldn't be his fault.]
You could tell Fiona was trying to sound objective, but there was still a hint of resentment.
Vid couldn't help but chuckle.
He certainly remembered Alastor Moody. Although he didn't appear much in the storyline, he was acknowledged as the strongest Auror.
Even though he aged, retired, and was considered paranoid... people just thought he was senile, not a weak one needing protection.
With Moody living next to his parents, Vid was, of course, reassured.
He would also not forget that without Dumbledore's request, a retired hero like Moody living in seclusion would never come to be the bodyguard of two ordinary people.
Vid didn't overestimate himself, nor did he underestimate his worth. He knew Dumbledore must have his reasons for valuing the safety of the Greys.
He gratefully accepted it, knowing he could surely repay such goodwill.
[Vid: Dad, do you still need to go to work?]
[Ferdinand: Most work can be handled online. If documents need signing, Darren will bring them over.]
Darren was Ferdinand's assistant, usually helping him with various work matters, and sometimes even picked up Vid from school.
After chatting casually with his parents, Vid relayed Dumbledore's arrangements to Lupin, thanked him for his help, and apologized for his instability.
[Lupin: There's nothing to apologize for. Anyone would be nervous when it concerns their family. I actually envy the bond you have with your family.]
[Lupin: Also, because of this, Sirius finally left the Black mansion. This was the first he heard of it, now he's rushed to Dumbledore to apply to join the investigation.]
[Vid: Sirius? Is he alright? This matter might involve some dark wizards willing to kill easily, and any carelessness could lead to danger.]
[Lupin: It's nothing, we've fought the most dangerous dark wizards in the world. Besides, having something to do can help lift Sirius's spirits.]
[Lupin: Anyway, to facilitate action, we've returned to Hogsmeade. You can still come over and play on the weekends.]
[Vid: I'll skip playing, I want to quickly learn the Patronus Charm.]
[Lupin: The Patronus Charm? It's one of the most powerful and ancient Defense Spells, very difficult to learn.]
[Vid: I know, I've seen it in many ancient magic legends, and it counters most dark magic, that's why I want to learn it.]
[Lupin: Alright, starting this weekend, we'll begin learning the Patronus Charm.]
Pausing briefly, Lupin added:
[Lupin: Don't pressure yourself too much, Vid. We won't let you face danger while we're still standing.]
Vid looked at this line, showing a bitter smile.
He certainly knew some people were willing to sacrifice themselves to protect others, but those whom he relied on when he was weak—
Dumbledore, Lupin, Sirius, even Moody...
None of them lived to the end.