Chapter 599: The Order of the Phoenix’s Auxiliary Member
"Do you know where Kyle used magic?" George asked, his tone laced with indignation as he looked at Hermione's stunned expression.
"The Leaky Cauldron. It's unbelievable!"
"This is impossible!" Hermione exclaimed, shaking her head. "The Trace is designed to detect magical activity in an area, not pinpoint who performed the magic. In a place like the Leaky Cauldron, where wizards are constantly casting spells, the Ministry wouldn't be able to tell who did it!"
"But we saw the letter with our own eyes," Fred said firmly.
"And we checked it over and over to make sure we weren't mistaken," George added.
"But..." Hermione began, still trying to process the situation, only to be interrupted by Mrs. Weasley.
"There, there, dear," Mrs. Weasley said, gently guiding Hermione and Kyle toward the kitchen. "What's done is done. The important thing is that they're safe now.
"Now, I'm sure you're all hungry. I've made beef pie, roast chicken, and plenty of jammy bread."
As the group moved toward the kitchen, Mr. Weasley remained behind.
"Well, I have to go," he said apologetically. "I'll catch up with you later."
"Can't you at least stay for lunch?" Mrs. Weasley asked.