"The Auror Department's Disgraceful Operation That Ended in Disappointments!"

It has been confirmed by our reporters that the Auror Department carried out a major operation yesterday evening. Accordingly, the Eagle Team, under the direction of Happy Daisy, caught one of the assistants of Basil, the most insidious serial killer of the last century.

This person, whose name was Ilyssa, was taken to the famous wizard hospital Ironcity because she was injured during the just 2 hours later, Ironcity was raided by unknown individuals. An attack was made on the floor where Ilyssa was located. While 12 aurors died in this attack, Clary Bella Granger, who was assigned to personally protect Ilyssa, was kidnapped. Auror Granger's fate is not yet clear, but we know that she has already begun to use the authority of the Granger family. Robert Granger met with the necessary authorities to dismiss the officials in charge of the incident. We do not know when those responsible for this fiasco will resign from their positions, but we have another important information related to the incident.

Ilyysa was not the only person caught in this operation. Harry James Potter, whose parents were killed by Basil when he was a child, was also captured yesterday evening and was immediately taken to the Auror Department for questioning.

It is not yet clear when Potter's interrogation will end and when he will be sent to Azkaban. Keep reading Ak Kuzgun for the most reliable news!

December 3 – Granger Family Mansion

Just one day later, a young auror was teleported to the mansion on Blacksmiths Street.

While the cool wind of the afternoon was whistling through the dry branches of the plane tree in front of the mansion, the ground was wet from the rain that had just fallen. A young woman, her cloak blowing in the wind, crossed the porch of the mansion and stood in front of the door. Her hands were shaking, not because she hadn't had a single drop of sleep since yesterday. Her hands were shaking because she was in front of the Granger mansion.

She knew that Clary's father, Robert, must have spoken to countless important officials since yesterday. Of course, she wouldn't be one of them. But Robert wasn't the reason she was here anyway.

She was going through a tough time, she was here because he was going to confront Hermione. She couldn't even guess what situation she was in, but she had to knock on this door.

Damien came to her mind.

For a moment she felt so weak that he thought she would collapse on the wet pavement and for a moment she thought she wouldn't really be able to do it.

She was just taking a step back when the door opened. She stopped in surprise when she saw Hermione in front of him.

"Bella…"

Hermione stepped aside.

"Just Hermione." she said to her sternly and stepped aside to let her pass.

Daisy had been worried that the girl would be too exhausted to get up, but now she was surprised to see her standing like this, upright and without a single tear in her eyes.

And she couldn't even hide her surprise. She was sure that her face gave him away.

"Come in, please." said Hermione clearly.

When Daisy stepped into the entrance hall of the mansion, she saw the atmosphere of mourning in the house that she could not see in Hermione.

Women in black clothes were everywhere. Lady Granger was sitting in the middle of an armchair, drying her eyes with a napkin in her hand, but new ones were quickly comed. A few people were around her trying to console her.

As Daisy looked at the mourning women, not knowing what to do, she didn't even realize that Hermione was guiding her.

"Daisy, from here."

They entered an empty and silent room, away from the black-clad mourning women.

This room was a small reading room. The daylight curtains were closed, and a dark burgundy light dominated the room. When Hermione pressed the buttons, several lamps on the wall turned on.

"Sit down please. I was waiting for you to come."

Daisy did as she said and sat down in the red armchair, a small replica of the hall armchair.

She was also eyeing the landlady. She was wearing a simple sweater and trousers.

Her hair is tied carelessly, her face is pale. Daisy looked at the dark circles under her eyes. Of course she didn't sleep. The veins in the eyeballs were visible and red. But there were no tears. She wasn't like this when she heard the news of her brother Damien's death, she cried and had a nervous breakdown. But today…she was completely different.

Happy Daisy realized she was holding her breath at that moment.

Or was he expecting this? Or had he started to be prepared for anything after his brother's death? She was so confused that she decided not to think about it and ask directly.

"Frankly, I was hesitant to come." Daisy said first. "Because I thought facing you would be worse than facing Fudge."

Hermione listened with her lips pressed together and her arms crossed over her chest. She wasn't sitting, she was leaning against the bookshelf.

" Why?" she asked in a strange tone.

" You ask why? Because… you were always against Clary working with me. And now what happened-"

"Clary is missing." Hermione said. Her voice was so stern that Daisy was surprised. One eyebrow was raised, and she saw the emotion in his eyes that he had just seen but couldn't name.

"Don't think we declared her dead just because you saw the women and mourners inside. More precisely… anyone can think however they want, but I-" she snorted. "I'll be frank with you, Daisy. Clary isn't dead—so stop acting like she's dead and… and find her!"

This is it... Faith - Clary's belief that she is alive.

" You are right." said Daisy, fixing her eyes on her. "A dozen of my aurors died in the hospital. But none of the dead bodies belong to Clary."

Hermione parted her lips and exhaled. "Daisy… You know what a powerful witch and auror Clary is. You have been working together for 2 years."

Daisy listened, trying to measure her. "Yes."

"No matter who it is… I'm sure she won't be defeated. Help me," she pressed. "Help me find him."

For a moment Daisy didn't know what to say. Then he muttered cautiously.

"Hermione, we are doing everything we can to find him."

"I'm pretty sure you haven't done anything yet." said Hermione. Then she looked at the ground in resentment. "Of course, I have to blame the bureaucracy for this. Everyone is now interested in removing the culprits of this fiasco from office. But… I'm sure no one is making a plan to save Clary."

"Hermione… everything is so new."

"That's why we have to hurry. New. If time passes, everyone will forget about Clary and everyone will think she's dead, like the damn women in black! Only that her died!"

Her voice had risen. Daisy thought maybe she couldn't cry out of shock. But no, he understood now. It wasn't that she couldn't cry, she was refusing to cry because crying meant accepting that Clary was dead.

Their gazes met.

"Hermione-"

"Or do you think so too? Clary-Do you think Clary is dead?"

Shaking her head, Daisy stood up and hurriedly grabbed Hermione and hugged her tightly.

"No-no never!" She pulled her head back and looked into her eyes. "Clary was my friend… I would never think that way—but—we don't have anything. Do you think I would be here if there was even the slightest clue?"

Hermione pushed her back and looked into her eyes.

"Then let's find she." she said sternly. "There's something you need to do for me, Daisy. You owe me this. Let me meet him..."

" What are you talking about?"

Hermione's eyes narrowed slightly.

"Potter."

Without thinking, Daisy said, "No." she said. "There's no point in seeing him. If he knew something, he would have said it already."

"Don't expect me to believe that." said Hermione loudly. "He might even keep quiet because of your damn rules! Harry is the only one who can catch him-but you've done nothing but search for him with red bulletins!"

"Hermione, he's a criminal!" said Daisy, before she could bear it any longer. "You realize this, right? Potter… a criminal who uses the dark arts! And you… you're not even an insignificant pawn to him! Do you think if you meet him he will tell you everything he knows? No… no, it will just hurt your self-confidence and leave you devastated."

"He knows more about Basil than any of us." said Hermione, trying to suppress her anger. "He also knows where my sister was taken! Do you think I care about my self-esteem? If he wants, he can trample me with his feet, I'm willing for just one clue!"

" No." said Daisy again in a clear voice. "Even so, I can't let you see him."

"Daisy-"

"I'm telling you," said Daisy seriously. "Leave this matter to us and support your mother until Clary is found. Remind the people inside that your sister is not dead, she is just missing."

These were Happy Daisy's last words to Hermione for the day. Without even waiting for what the girl would say, he hurriedly crossed the room, opened the door and went out. She left behind a Granger with anger filled in his eyes and his hands clenched into fists. But deep down she knew she wouldn't give up.