The Emerald at Hogwarts

Chapter 452 Breaking
The tense situation has eased. The Aurors present may not want to believe that Voldemort is back, but they don't want to make an enemy of Dumbledore.

In the eyes of the Aurors, Dumbledore's answer had already shown his position to a certain extent. He was defending the grandparents and justifying their actions.

Fortunately, Kingsley Shacklebolt stood up and said something human on behalf of the Ministry of Magic, which saved the situation, prevented the situation from deteriorating, and prevented Fudge from declaring war on Dumbledore on behalf of the Ministry of Magic.

"Minister, I think the first thing you need to do now is to notify the Trolls Accidents and Disasters Department." Kingsley Shacklebolt continued, "We need the help of the Accidental Magic Reversal Team and the Amnestics."

Although the fire didn't last long, it was impossible for Muggles to notice the blaze soaring into the sky.The approach proposed by Kingsley is what the Minister of Magic should do. Fudge only focused on targeting Dumbledore tonight, and his performance was really unqualified.

Seeing that Fudge was silent and did not continue to make more intense remarks, Kingsley also said further: "Minister, when I came here, I noticed that there is a tavern in the village, where you can discuss little Barty with Dumbledore. .”

Never mentioning Voldemort, only talking about Barty Crouch Jr. This is where Kingsley is smart.Instead of giving Fudge the possibility to continue to make use of the problem, he was forced to give him a chance to get off the donkey.

Fudge glanced at Kingsley, he didn't speak, but his ugly face improved.

Dumbledore also agreed with Kingsley's statement that maintaining the "International Statute of Secrecy" is indeed a top priority.

Dumbledore walked towards Vader, and he said softly: "Mrs. Rozier, I think Ida needs to go back to school to have a good rest. She should be exhausted this night."

"I'm very disappointed. I'm very disappointed with everything that happened tonight, Dumbledore." Vader said bluntly, but he didn't know whether he was disappointed with Dumbledore, Fudge, or both.

"Of course, you should be disappointed, and I am too." Dumbledore said helplessly, "It shouldn't be like this."

After Vader left with Lola and Ada, Dumbledore looked at Fudge with deep eyes, then raised his head suddenly, and looked at the moon hanging in the night sky.

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In the village of Little Hangleton, the staff of the Ministry of Magic who were urgently called were running around. They came here to modify the memories of the villagers and let the villagers collectively forget this terrible night.

In addition to Little Hangleton, these staff are also needed in places around the small village and in Greater Hangleton Town, and their tasks are many and heavy.

There is a tavern in the small village, which is the best recreational place for the villagers on weekdays. At the moment, there are only four people in this tavern, Dumbledore and Sirius, Fudge and Kingsley Shacklebolt.

Kingsley and Sirius sat in front of the bar, each holding a bottle of Muggle beer. The cool beer dispelled their tiredness.On a small wine table in the corner of the tavern, Dumbledore and Fudge sat opposite each other. The two did not speak, and the drinks on the table were not touched.

Just now, Sirius described in detail what happened to him in the cemetery, and he also recounted some of what Voldemort said.It was these words that led to the silence of Dumbledore and Fudge.

After a while, Fudge suddenly raised his glass and took a sip.

Then, he said: "I have never heard that the cursed scar can be like an alarm bell. Potter's dream, and his hallucinations, I can't believe it. Besides, I don't believe what Black saw with his own eyes."

"The Malfoys, a very old family who donate generously to good causes; the McNeills, who have long been acquitted and now work at the Ministry; as for Avery, Knott, Crabbe, Goyle , they were also acquitted, just 13 years ago."

Dumbledore shook the wine glass, let go of the glass again, and said, "There is nothing wrong with Harry, and there is nothing wrong with what Sirius said. It was the trial that went wrong that year. What happened to the trial in those years, you should Knows better than me."

"There is nothing wrong with the trial!" Fudge raised his voice, "We put criminals in Azkaban, and we released innocent good people. There is nothing to blame!"

Sirius sitting in front of the bar laughed, his voice was loud and full of sarcasm.Kingsley tilted the wine bottle in his hand, signaling Sirius to clink glasses with himself, not to get involved in the conversation between Dumbledore and Fudge.

Fudge felt offended by Sirius' laughter, for the third time tonight.

The minister was very angry, and he said loudly: "Potter felt that he was not taken seriously, so he weaved those weird dreams. Black is Potter's godfather, of course he must help Potter and make Potter important again !"

Fudge pointed at Dumbledore and continued: "And you, you saw hope in Potter's lies, the hope of letting you take power, so you accepted his lies in full! By Barty Crouch Jr. The appearance of Potter, you put Potter's lies into practice, and got your best helper, Drizzt!"

"I'm not at all interested in the power you speak of." Dumbledore said, "Voldemort is back, that's an indisputable fact. As the Minister of Magic, you should let go of your prejudices and take a correct view of what happened tonight."

"I don't need you to teach me how to do things, I am the Minister of Magic!" Fudge stood up, "In my opinion, you are determined to create a panic and destroy everything we have painstakingly built in the past 13 years!"

"Voldemort is back," said Dumbledore again. "Fudge, if you accept this fact immediately and take the necessary measures, we may still be able to save the situation. The first and most important step is to get Azkaban out of the trap." The control of the ghost..."

The little Fudge interrupted Dumbledore angrily, and he roared: "No way! Dementors are loyal partners of the Ministry of Magic. With them, we can rest easy!"

Dumbledore ignored Fudge's yelling and continued: "Second, you have to send someone to deliver a message to the giants, extend a hand of friendship to them, and prevent Voldemort from wooing them."

"What nonsense are you talking about!" said Fudge in surprise. "Giants are cruel and bloodthirsty, and people hate giants! I will not let my career be ruined by your ambition!"

Finally, Dumbledore couldn't take it anymore, and he lost the last of his patience with Cornelius Fudge.

Dumbledore also stood up. He looked at Fudge from above, and said coldly: "I'm not interested in your official position. If I want it, I can get it at my fingertips. There is no need for any conspiracy!"

Fudge pointed at Dumbledore, his hands were trembling slightly, and his voice was the same, he said, "Ha! You finally admitted it, you finally spoke your mind!"

"Sit down, you fool!" cried Dumbledore, his eyes blazing, and Fudge sank into his chair under his gaze.

"Put down your obsession with bloodlines! Go to Azkaban and see how many prisoners are bloodlines you value. They serve Voldemort and destroy everything we hold dear! Little Barty, he is the old Crouch The last member of the family, he killed his father with his own hands, this is what you value pure blood people do!"

"This matter is still under investigation..." Fudge whispered, he was intimidated by Dumbledore's aura.

Dumbledore continued: "I'm here to tell you now, I'm not the one who destroys your career, I'm protecting your career! Just follow my advice and take some measures, and Voldemort won't have a second chance to destroy our Xin This world has been painstakingly rebuilt!"

"Ridiculous," whispered Fudge, curled up in his chair, "crazy..."

"If you are still so obsessed and determined to go your own way, Connelly," Dumbledore said solemnly, "you must remember that those innocent people died because of your indifference, because of your stubbornness!"

Fudge slumped in his chair like melted fudge, and there was a hint of pleading in his voice, "He won't come back, Dumbledore, he won't come back, it can't be..."

"From tonight on, I will only do what I want. This is my last, Connelly," said Dumbledore decisively.

Then Dumbledore strode out of the tavern without another glance at Fudge, who disappointed him.

Sirius also stood up, and after squinting at Fudge, he also walked out of the tavern.Just before leaving, Sirius left a mouthful of thick phlegm at Fudge's feet.

"Impossible, how is it possible..." Fudge murmured blankly, "How could he come back, absolutely impossible..."

(End of this chapter)