Homecoming from Hogwarts

"I owe you one, Potter!"

Looking at the confused expressions of Potter and Granger, Theodore said something with shame and anger, then hurried back to his father with an egg and a piece of pumpkin pie.

"I'm a little confused--"

Harry withdrew his gaze and looked at Professor Lockhart nearby, who was glaring at Theodore as he left with resentment.

As if blaming him for taking away his food.

His eyes were roving around, and many prisoners were looking here seemingly unintentionally.

"Avalon Prison is similar to Azkaban in one respect—"

Lockhart choked on the egg and rolled his eyes. He said breathlessly,

"The food here is simple and rationed. We are only allowed to eat meat twice a month. Most of the time, they only provide dry buttered bread, boiled potatoes and a little fruit!"

No wonder these prisoners are all malnourished!
It seems like the prison is holding its inmates to the same standards as ascetics?
"No one has any suggestions, Professor Lockhart?"

Although Hermione felt a little uncomfortable caring about the rights of prisoners, she couldn't help but look at Lockhart with concern.

"Oh, we can't mention it!"

Lockhart stuffed his pie into his mouth angrily and glared at Mr. Barry on the ridge.

“The guards eat the same food as us, and once a month they go without meat, and the one with the best food in this place is the Eight-eyed Spider!
I saw with my own eyes that they used the cattle they brought to the island to feed the spiders. Of course, they didn’t dare to deduct food from these damn spiders, otherwise, they would kill each other, eat the corpses of their companions, or take us as snacks! "

Harry and Hermione looked at each other and saw the surprise in each other's eyes.

Logically speaking, the department should not be short of this budget.

They built a prison like this in this place and hired so many guards. The amount of gold they spent is already a astronomical figure. Why should they skimp on food?

"It seems to me—"

Lockhart licked the grease from his fingers and said indignantly,
"The Ministry just wants us to suffer a little!"

Hermione groaned.

This is not impossible.

Most of the people imprisoned here live a pampered life when they are outside, but they are willing to embark on a life of crime.

However, many hard-working farmers and workers were overwhelmed by life and had to launch a march in Diagon Alley.

Thinking about it this way, these prisoners should indeed live a life of poverty.

Although the sun here is not scorching, there is always a refreshing breeze blowing across the fields.

But after half a morning of hard work, every prisoner was sweating profusely.

A Spider Squad came out of the prison building carrying loads and delivering food to the prisoners.

"In order to better experience life in prison, you will eat the same food as the prisoners at noon today—"

Professor Blaine said with a smile.

Each of the young wizards received a metal plate, and the plate contained -
"Two sandwiches with some butter, a boiled potato the size of a fist, and a banana--"

After receiving their lunch, Harry and Hermione walked aside and picked at the food on their plates. Harry sighed and looked at the prisoners squatting in the field to eat.

"I see what Professor Lockhart means. It does fill your stomach, but oh--"

Harry wanted to say that it was not very nutritious.

But then he remembered that he was discussing a group of extremely evil criminals and that they deserved their miserable lives, so he shut up.

"Objectively speaking--"

Neville heard Harry's sigh, and he ate a potato and jumped over a ditch.
"The environment here is already comfortable enough for prisoners." Harry and Hermione both nodded.

There is no doubt about this. Not to mention places like Azkaban, even the Extar Magic Prison reported in the newspapers some time ago, judging from a few old photos that appeared in the newspapers, the environment there is far inferior to that of Avalon Prison.

"My father told me—"

Cedric and his girlfriend also came over. When facing Harry, Qiu Zhang still looked a little embarrassed. But Harry smiled at Qiu Zhang calmly, and then subconsciously looked for Ginny's shadow among the scattered crowd.

As if they had telepathic connection, Ginny was also looking at Harry. When she met Harry's gaze, she pursed her thin lips and ran over naturally.

"Before the establishment of Avalon, the ministry held an internal top-secret meeting. Professor Brian told the senior management of the ministry some ideas for building the Avalon prison—"

Cedric said in a tone full of respect,
"Some people believe that prisoners should not be treated too leniently, but Professor Braine explained that the purpose of prisons should not only be punishment, but also have the purpose of discipline.

In this way, when the prisoners finish serving their sentences and return to the magical society, they will have the opportunity to reintegrate into society and start a new life.

Azkaban prison is a place that will only force prisoners who might have reformed themselves into thugs who commit all kinds of evil!"

The young wizards, including Harry and Hermione, all showed expressions of realization.

"So how do they determine if an inmate is truly reformed?"

Harry frowned.

"Teacher Lockhart, tell me that as long as they behave well here, they may be able to get a reduced sentence. If they obey the discipline here just to get a reduced sentence and their nature has not changed, then let them return to the magic society faster."

"The guards will know if they are truly reformed—"

Luna tilted her head and said suddenly in a disembodied voice,

"They can tell whether the inmate has changed for the better."

Everyone looked at Luna in surprise and fell silent for a moment.

After lunch, the prisoners have half an hour to rest. After that, they need to continue working until the sun sets before they can return to the prison for dinner.

Theodore didn't touch his lunch, he left it all for his father, and Daphne gave the food to Theodore.

"Mark my words, Theodore—"

The students had other visits in the afternoon, so they had to say goodbye to this group of 'normal' prisoners.

Before parting, the father and son held hands and looked at each other in the field.
"Don't hate Amos Towers Blaine. The wizarding world will eventually usher in his time. Remember, do the right thing!"

Seeing that the spiders did not forbid Theodore to leave food for old Nott, Hermione hesitated and gave the remaining potatoes and bananas on the plate to Lockhart.

"Feel sorry."

This great liar who had deceived countless people finally showed some comforting remorse. He lowered his head, not daring to look Hermione in the eye.

"I am sure I must be a great disappointment to you, Miss Granger—"

call.
Hermione took a deep breath.

"Reform yourself well and try to get out of prison as soon as possible, Professor Lockhart. I will look forward to your new book."

Hermione said, then turned and left, while Lockhart stood in the muddy field, holding the potatoes and bananas Hermione gave him, looking at the backs of the little wizards who left, and stood there for a long time -
On the way back, the little wizards became even more silent, and each of them had a deep thought on his face.

When standing in front of the gate of Avalon Prison again, Professor Brain suddenly stopped, turned around and looked at the students with a frightening chill on his face.

"For the rest of the trip, you can choose whether to participate."

The young wizards blinked and stared at Professor Braine. Neville took a deep breath and raised his hand.
"What are we going to witness next, Professor Braine?"

"death penalty."

Amosta's lips moved slightly, and he uttered a word softly. (End of this chapter)