The Silent Witch of Hogwarts

Chapter 625 Farewell to Nurmengard

"Pat-pat-pat"

Standing on the grass outside Nurmengard, Loila's feelings were complicated. No matter how many times she came here, it seemed no different from before.

But for Loila, this time was completely different.

This time, Dumbledore wasn't with him, and there was no mission—after all, the mission had failed. That's why he dared to come directly to Lord Grindelwald.

Of course—this also means I have to tell him about the mission—

Hmm————

However, I have many things I must tell Lord Grindelwald: besides the mission, there's Lady Vida's departure, and the search for Miss Shiro—

Loila took a deep breath, mustered her courage slightly, and then stepped into Nurmengard.

Just like last time, it was exceptionally quiet here, without any movement. As Loila strolled along the bluestone steps of Nurmengard, her light footsteps carried far.

This time, however, was different. When she arrived at the hall of Nurmengard Castle, she saw a figure sitting by the floor-to-ceiling window.

This time, Lord Grindelwald did not stay in that room. Instead, for some reason, he sat by the French windows and quietly looked at the distant mountain peaks.

"Grindelwald—Lord Grindelwald." Roy bowed slightly upon seeing him, then said somewhat nervously, "It's—it's a pleasure to meet you."

"It's a pleasure to see you too," Grindelwald said quietly. "Miss Hamilton—you came alone this time, didn't you?"

"Yes—yes." Loila nervously pursed her lips and clenched her hands, saying, "About Dumbledore—"

"Please sit down, Miss Hamilton," Grindelwald said quietly without turning his head. "We may have a long talk."

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Loila pursed her lips, then obediently sat on a small stool next to Grindelwald. Sitting on the stool, Loila's gaze unconsciously drifted to the huge floor-to-ceiling window and the view outside.

No matter how many times she looked at it, Loila always thought the scenery was beautiful—and it also calmed her mind a little.

"Lord Grindelwald." She pursed her lips, took a deep breath, and spoke in an unusually calm tone:

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Regarding Dumbledore's mission.

"I'm sorry—I have—I have failed."

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"————" Grindelwald was silent for a few seconds, then slowly said, "I see————" He showed no surprise or unexpectedness, nor the disappointment that Loila had expected.

He simply looked at Loila quietly and said, "No wonder you're all alone today, and no wonder—you don't seem happy."

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As expected, her thoughts couldn't be hidden from Lord Grindelwald. Loira bit her lip and said, "Regarding this matter—I—I'm so sorry—"

"It's not your fault, Miss Hamilton," Grindelwald said softly. "Some things are destined from the beginning; fate is just that."

Loila didn't understand Grindelwald's meaning. She only knew that Lord Grindelwald was not nearly as angry as she had imagined; he was just sitting there quietly.

"So now—you've returned to UMNO, is that it?"

"Hmm...yes." Loila felt a little uneasy at the thought of the next piece of news she was about to deliver; she hadn't brought any good news at all.

"So, do you miss Hogwarts?"

Grindelwald's next question made Loila shudder.

"No—I have no attachment to it!" Loila quickly said, "I have absolutely no attachment to Hogwarts or anything like that—"

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"Hahahaha." Grindelwald laughed upon hearing this, shaking his head as he laughed.

Loila remained silent amidst his laughter.

After laughing for a while, Grindelwald slowly asked, "So—is there anything else you want to tell me?"

"That—that—" Loila swallowed hard, then whispered, "Ms. Vida passed away five days ago."

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Grindelwald fell silent, turning his head slightly to look at Loila, his eyes filled with a hint of melancholy.

For the first time in a long time, he sighed.

"I'm the one who wronged her," he said slowly. "Do you know that—"

"Vida was one of the first to follow me," Grindelwald said, then turned his face back to the window, looking out of the window as if lost in thought.

The slightly melancholic atmosphere made Roy's nose twitch unconsciously—no, no—he couldn't cry in front of Lord Grindelwald.

So she quickly said, "Lord Grindelwald—please come with me."

"Leave here—" she said slowly, "Dumbledore now knows everything—why don't you come back?"

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"The UMNO members are all here—all waiting for you."

Grindelwald shook his head slightly upon hearing this, and looked at Loila, saying, "Miss Hamilton—everyone has their own mission and task."

"For me now—my mission is to stay here." He said, a slightly sarcastic smile on his face. "The existence of the UMNO has never been a secret."

"It's just because I'm here."

"And if I were to leave," Grindelwald closed his eyes and leaned back in his chair, "a new war would break out across Europe."

"Miss Hamilton—is this what you want to see?"

"—" Loila didn't know how to answer. She didn't want war or chaos, but she really wanted Lord Grindelwald to return.

Although she had never understood the ideology of the Masonic Party, nor did she know what they were fighting for, if Lord Grindelwald were here, the Masonic Party might truly be—truly—a home.

I really am a very, very bad wizard —

"Miss Hamilton," Grindelwald said slowly, noticing her downcast expression, "you're here for more than just these things, aren't you?"

"You still want to find someone else."

"Ah—yes—yes." Loila nodded upon hearing this: "She is—"

"Shilo Rozier," Grindelwald said her name casually, as if he already knew everything, even though Royla wasn't there.

As expected of Lord Grindelwald—do you already know her location?

Loila's face lit up with a rare moment of joy as she eagerly looked at Grindelwald, hoping he would give her an answer.

Unfortunately, she received only a slight shake of the head: "I don't know where Shiloh Rozier is either."

Grindelwald said slowly, "But you don't need to worry—because she will come back."

"And it will happen at truly crucial moments."

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Seeing Loila fall silent again, Grindelwald suddenly seemed to remember something and said, "Miss Hamilton."

Did you bring the Wizard's Chess set with you this time?

"Um?"

"Shall we play a game?" he said. "I don't think I've ever played with you before."