Harry Potter: I started checking in from Diagon Alley

Sirius Black escaped from Azkaban only six months ago. If what the Auror said is true, then the rat that the Weasleys kept as a pet could not be Black!

But then Blake said that his Animagus transformation was indeed a rat.

The truth serum was still working; he couldn't possibly lie.

Fudge realized that things seemed to have suddenly spiraled out of his control again, and stammered, "Maybe, maybe the Weasleys keep a lot of pet mice. After all, they can't afford many pets. Okay, let's not waste any more time. Let's catch him and take him back to the department."

At this moment, Amelia Bones, who had been silent until now, also turned pale and said, "No, I remember now. Arthur did mention that they only have one pet mouse in their house, and they've had it for over ten years."

ten years?

Even if Fudge wanted to deliberately ignore these details, he couldn't help but pay attention to this number.

Can an ordinary mouse live for ten years?

For an ordinary mouse, living for three or four years is considered a long life.

Fudge felt a chill run down his spine as he considered a rather terrifying possibility.

Eric, who had been quietly observing from the sidelines, looked up at the sky at the opportune moment.

The dappled moonlight filtered through the gaps in the trees, creating an atmosphere that instantly made one feel relaxed.

This contrasts sharply with the atmosphere at the moment.

Eric muttered to himself, "Did I overestimate them? They should be here by now..."

Fudge looked at Eric nervously and asked, "Eric, what are you talking about?"

“It’s nothing, Minister, don’t worry about me,” Eric said with a smile.

Fudge was in a state of turmoil and had no time to pay attention to Eric. He looked at Peter again and asked angrily, "Who are you? What's your name?"

Peter's voice grew slower and slower, uttering a name that shocked everyone: "I am... Peter Pediru..."

Peter?

The name startled everyone present except Eric.

Fudge and Burns were completely dumbfounded.

After Peter uttered the last syllable, his face suddenly began to contort and twist violently.

At the same time, his physique was also changing drastically, and his height began to shrink.

It's time for compound decoctions to disguise themselves!

Under the astonished gazes of Fudge, Borns, and others, Peter's prototype was revealed.

Dirty, tangled hair, yellow teeth, a chubby round face, and a short, stocky build...

Peter himself at this time looked quite like a mouse.

None of these characteristics match Sirius Black.

Fudge recognized this face, and so did Amelie Bones.

He is not Sirius Black, but Peter Pedro, who has been believed to be dead!

Upon seeing this face, Fudge realized he had been tricked and looked sharply at Eric, only to see that Eric also had a surprised expression on his face.

You lied to me, and you're still pretending here?!

Fudge was furious and about to yell at someone when he noticed Eric's gaze passing over them and over the still dazed Peter, fixed on the depths of the Forbidden Forest.

What happened over there? The thought popped into Fudge's mind subconsciously.

The next moment, a sharp voice came from the direction Eric was looking, shouting, "Avada Kedavra!"

A blinding green light appeared out of nowhere, flew from that direction, and went straight into the crowd, hitting the Auror who had just been talking to Fudge.

Auror was unable to dodge in time. The green light entered his chest, unleashing a powerful impact that sent him flying.

With a thud, the Auror flew several meters before crashing into a thick tree and falling to the ground.

His body was motionless, and he had lost all signs of life.

Chapter 138 Now that you're here, don't leave.

"Enemy attack!"

The death of their colleague broke the silence. The other Aurors on the scene immediately reacted, scattering to find cover.

This unexpected turn of events caught everyone off guard.

Fudge had considered that tonight's operation might fail, or he might be stood up.

He was even mentally prepared to be deceived by Eric.

But he never imagined that he and his group would be ambushed in the Forbidden Forest and pay the price with their lives!

This is simply too unbelievable.

In peacetime, the Minister of Magic and the Director of Law Enforcement at Hogwarts narrowly escaped a Killing Curse!

Of all the people, Eric reacted the fastest.

The instant the Death Curse was cast, Eric flicked his wand, and a series of tree fences suddenly rose from the ground, blocking him behind him.

No spell can stop Avada Kedavra's attacks, not even armor.

However, the Death Curse cannot penetrate inanimate objects.

Therefore, the best way to deal with the Death Curse is to make good use of the surrounding environment to block it, or to dodge it directly.

When the Death Curse struck the Auror, the trees in front of Eric had already intertwined and formed a defense three or four layers thick.

The first thing Eric did after ensuring his own safety was to pull Ron and Peter, who was still slumped on the ground, to his side.

To prevent Peter from escaping, Eric didn't forget to finish him off with a stun spell.

Peter, who was just about to wake up, simply and decisively fell asleep again.

This time, Eric used much more force than with the previous Stun Curse.

Peter was unable to wake up for half a day.

After securing Ron, Eric unleashed his mental power, activating his mental field and soul barrier to cover the entire surrounding area.

In the gray-white light, objects that are usually invisible in the darkness of night appear exceptionally conspicuous.

Six wizards in robes were hiding in the woods opposite, moving rapidly toward their location.

These wizards all wore thick masks, revealing no personal characteristics.

Without a doubt, they were the ones who had just cast the death curse.

An unexpected turn of events occurred. Eric remained calm and composed, but Fudge was going crazy.

Everything went wrong tonight.

Fudge had also realized that he had been completely fooled.

He was like a chess piece, manipulated by various forces.

Just as he was stunned, several more spells flew from the direction where the death curse had been cast.

The enemy's attacks were like a relentless storm.

These spells are all powerful and lethal, and some of them are even death curses.

Amidst the sounds of hurried footsteps and loud chanting of spells, several chaotic footsteps suddenly arose on the opposite side of the Forbidden Forest. Among them, the sharp voice that had just killed someone with the Death Curse stood out the most.

In contrast, the Aurors appeared somewhat flustered and disheveled when suddenly attacked.

They are in the open, while the other is in the shadows.

Being ambushed and witnessing the death of their teammates, their ability to remain rational is commendable.

In a hurry, the Aurors began to organize a counterattack.

However, they are undoubtedly at a disadvantage.

Because they are not fighting alone, they also need to consider the others on the scene.

They are Aurors, they are from the Ministry of Magic, not some criminal organization, and they can't just walk away.

Fudge and Amelie Bones are the key protected species here.

As soon as the conflict began, the Aurors approached the two of them, trying to take them away from the scene.

During this process, two more Aurors were struck by the opponent's spell. One of them lost an arm and fell to the ground, howling in pain.

The other Auror was knocked unconscious without uttering a sound, temporarily losing his ability to fight.

This scene terrified Fudge.

In just a short time, the Aurors had suffered heavy casualties.

The attackers showed no intention of letting them go.

At that moment, two Aurors rushed to his side and shouted at him, "Minister, grab my hand!"

Fudge's hand was held tightly by Auror, who then turned around and tried to Apparate away with Fudge.

However, he had already gone around once, but nothing had happened.

"Unable to Apparate?!" the Auror beside Fudge exclaimed. "This is a trap! There's an anti-Apparate spell set up here!"

These words plunged Fudge and the surrounding Aurors into despair.

If they can't Apparate away, tonight might be a very bad night.

The Aurors' formation was gradually broken up, and anyone who tried to get close to Fudge and Bones was subjected to a concentrated attack by the spell.

The scene was chaotic, and the two Aurors in front of Fudge were also hit by several spells and were barely holding on.

Among the crowd, only Eric understood what those words meant.

Lupin's spell was set up very successfully, and the timing was perfect.

The attackers followed Fudge and his group here, and then Lupin's Anti-Apparition Spell was cast.

This area in the Forbidden Forest is now completely under control.

It is impossible to enter or leave using Apparition.