Hogwarts: Voldemort, don't stop me from studying

Chapter 977 To Stabilize the Situation

Pegasus spread its wings, making a "clattering" sound as it stepped on the air, and in the blink of an eye, it carried the carriage, which gradually disappeared from above, and rose steadily and quickly into the air.

In the blink of an eye, the horse and carriage disappeared, but the faint sound of flapping wings could still be heard in the air.

Wade stood by the roadside; the street was desolate and silent, without a single person in sight.

He squinted slightly, recalling the appearance of the "Woods healer".

The last time I saw that woman... was when she brought Vid the shaman's robe.

Behind him, in the Capitol courtyard separated by a wall, the noise and chaos continued.

Although Serafina suddenly fainted and was taken away, the orders she left behind gave many people a sense of security, and they acted quickly without any hesitation.

However, with no leader, the Aurors and their respective officials were given conflicting orders, and their actions were extremely chaotic.

Some officials, aware of their own wrongdoing, quietly moved towards the door, trying to escape before being discovered.

However, just as the guy was about to rush out the door, he was struck down by a petrification spell from a young Auror.

"Watch out!" Auror Anderson shouted. "There's a guy trying to run away!"

Just then, a slightly plump figure stood on the slightly higher steps in front of the courtyard and shouted in a loud voice:

"Gentlemen! Gentlemen! Please listen to me! We need to restore order immediately; we can't continue to be this disorganized mess!"

The law enforcement officer, whose glasses had been knocked askew by the defiant wizard, turned and shouted, "Barrett? What's your suggestion?"

Standing on the steps was Clinch Barrett, the Director of the Department of Magical Accidents and Disasters. He was usually a gentle and cautious man, known for his ability to listen to all sides, but privately he was considered by many to be too indecisive.

At that moment, Barrett took a deep breath, straightened his back, and said:

“Samuel Goldstein Auror, please take your men and temporarily transfer all the individuals mentioned who are considered prime suspects to the detention center beneath Congress. Make sure to cut off all possible external communications. All other Aurors, please... please follow Mr. Goldstein’s orders.”

He said it with little confidence.

Samuel didn't hold a high position in the Auror office, nor was he particularly popular, but the surname "Goldstein" made everyone subconsciously accept him.

Then, Barrett seemed to consider his words for a moment before speaking:
"Regarding the follow-up investigation, I think... I believe... we should establish a special cross-departmental investigation committee, but the specific personnel and procedures can be discussed later..."

"The most urgent task is to get all the injured to the Magic Hospital. Mr. Devers, are you sure you can handle this? You can organize the manpower, and all the medical expenses should be borne by the Magic Congress."

In the crowd, a man nodded, immediately called over a few people from his department, and quickly headed towards the wounded who were still groaning.

Barrett's gaze then shifted to another person, saying, "Ms. Opelka, no one is more suitable than you for the cleanup, restoration, and evidence preservation of the scene. I think we also need to double-check whether Ms. Picqueri and Principal Fontana really have escaped..."

“I understand, I can handle it!” Opelka frowned in disgust and said, “Also, don’t be so polite when you call those two guys.”

“Ah…okay, okay…” Barrett replied somewhat nervously. Seeing that Opelka was also leading people to clean up the scene, he took the lead in collecting all the blood and limbs to facilitate identification later.

He breathed a slight sigh of relief, knowing that with this woman's fairness and rigor, even though she had once been Fontana's friend, she would not show the slightest bias at this moment.

Barrett glanced at a wizard in the crowd, who nodded at him, before looking up and speaking to the head of the public relations and media relations office:
“Mr. Jenkins, we probably need to give the public an explanation as soon as possible… Although the former acting president of Congress may be involved in serious crimes, and several officials have been arrested in connection with the case, the situation is under control and the investigation is ongoing…”

"I would like to ask you to urge the public to remain calm and trust Congress... Although we are facing many problems right now, they will definitely be resolved completely..."

Avery Jenkins rubbed his temples, looking troubled, and said, "Okay, I'll think about how to phrase it..."

Viewers in front of the screen: "..."

No, don't even think about it.

We already know that.

However, it must be said that seeing the chaotic situation gradually being sorted out, and that the Congress's attitude was not one of whitewashing or deceiving the public, many people's confidence in the precarious Magic Congress has been slightly restored.

“Also, if Ms. Picqueli…” Barrett paused, then continued, “I mean… Leila Picqueli and Gilbert Fontana, if they have indeed escaped, then a special task force will be needed to pursue them.”

"I would like to request that Mr. Samuel Goldstein serve as the interim captain. I will do my best to coordinate the necessary resources and authority..."

Barrett's arrangements were not particularly impressive, and her tone was not assertive; instead, it carried a clear sense of worry and uncertainty.

It's as if he's always afraid of being rejected.

However, even though his words were somewhat vague in some places and his instructions were not clear, it was precisely this kind of non-command, pragmatic proposal based on existing functions and urgent needs that appeared particularly clear, workable, and even made people feel that "this is how it should be" amidst the chaos.

So no one objected to Barrett's suggestion, and no one suddenly jumped out and said, "You have no right to order us around! I don't accept your orders!"

Everyone nodded in agreement, indicating their cooperation. The "suspects" whose wands had been temporarily removed finally had a place to go. The Aurors were no longer fighting on their own. The General Affairs Department staff had begun directing their assistants to clean up the scene, while the Public Relations Office staff were scratching their heads as they began preparing the key points for the public announcement.

Perhaps their original thought was simply not wanting to take responsibility, or perhaps everyone just wanted to end this terrible situation as soon as possible.

But in everyone's eyes, it was as if the officials at the Capitol headquarters, who were usually arrogant and had different personalities, had all obediently accepted Barrett's instructions.

This atmosphere of "political harmony and unity" was surprisingly harmonious, far surpassing not only the dignified Hawthorne, but even the most popular figure in history, Lyra Picqueri, could not make the Magical Congress function so efficiently.

Amidst their busy moments, many people couldn't help but glance at Barrett a few more times, their eyes filled with surprise, as if they were realizing for the first time that this usually amiable and kind-hearted director also possessed such admirable abilities in times of crisis.

As everyone began to move according to his suggestion, the noisy discussions were gradually replaced by orderly actions. Clinch Barrett's tense shoulders seemed to relax a bit, he stopped frequently adjusting his glasses, and his voice gradually became more stable and decisive.

"Then, that's the arrangement for now. Please everyone perform your duties and maintain communication. As for the specifics of the Special Investigation Committee and the announcement... please have the relevant department heads meet in Conference Room Seven in an hour to discuss them..."

(End of this chapter)