The Bard of Hogwarts

Chapter 270 Disaster Management Division, the Silent Alarm (Edited)

"That's absolutely impossible!"

Without mincing words, Ino stated her opinion directly.

To change the wizarding world, he followed Grindelwald's path, but times have changed. Muggles during World War II and Muggles in the 21st century are completely different concepts.

"Why is it impossible?" Pansy asked, her voice slightly defiant.

"Because you can't fight against all Muggles unless you unite all wizards, but that's impossible too—different countries, different races, even different ideals..."

Ino leaned forward slightly, and unlike his previous instinctive dodge, this time he deliberately stared at the other person.

"And even if you do manage to unite them, do you know what the greatest threat to wizards is? It's not dark wizards, not the Five Magical Creatures, not even the Secret Law or Muggles..."

"The greatest threat to wizards is always unchecked power!"

At this moment, although he was speaking to Pansy, he was also thinking about many other things.

At the same time, I can understand Dumbledore to some extent. Even though he could ignore everything, he still had to abide by the rules and regulations.

This wise old man may have foreseen the ultimate fate of certain things long ago, which is why he set an example. This is not prophecy or divination; it stems from the inherent flaws of human nature—unlimited, ever-expanding desires will ultimately lead to destruction.

"I will not exercise my rights indefinitely..."

Pansy was somewhat disappointed. She had come today hoping to find companions, but instead, she was met with disapproval and even a lack of confidence.

"I believe in your original intentions, but this is really not a easy task!"

Ino's tone was full of sighs. History never lies. So many people and so many things started with good intentions, but the results were often contrary to expectations.

At this moment, he planned to try to persuade Pansy, but if he really couldn't persuade her, he could only do his best and leave the rest to fate.

……

The sun and moon alternate.

Outside the window, the picturesque sunset quietly disappeared, replaced by a cool, poetic crescent moon.

"I'm not lying to you. There are many things we really don't dare to try lightly. We're not qualified to gamble with the entire wizarding community..."

During the two-hour conversation, Ino explained the positions of Muggles and wizards as much as possible, and also introduced some of the Muggle weapons of mass destruction.

"I have no doubts! I just feel a little sad and disappointed."

Pansy leaned against the sofa, her initial confidence and aura gone, looking weak and frail.

Although Pansy abandoned her previous idea, Ino was not happy.

As a new problem arose, the incongruity of Pansy's magic intensified once again.

The ten years he spent in Middle-earth may have allowed him to improve his strength or gain more experience. In any case, upon his return, he possessed a powerful ability unique to wizards—the ability to detect anomalies in magical power.

Professor Flitwick once used this ability.

At that time, Ino had just entered the magical world and always felt that this ability to see through others was amazing.

But now, having the same ability, he has once again become aware of the changes in Pansy's magic.

This time, instead of positive feedback, it tended towards the beginning of chaos.

This is actually easy to understand; it's similar to the sense of emptiness that comes after a belief collapses.

In this situation, for an ordinary person, a few days of rest would be fine. But for a wizard, this is not something to be taken lightly. The most fundamental reason for its silent occurrence is a change in the mind.

In the living room on the first floor.

In her senses, Pansy's magic began to increase dramatically, and at the same time, chaotic emotions gradually spread.

This situation seemed irreversible, but Ino did not give up.

He is now racking his brains to find a more reasonable and realistic goal for Pansy.

……

At the same time.

The Ministry of Magic in England, three floors below ground.

The Department of Magical Accidents and Disasters was suddenly struck by a piercing alarm.

The emergency response team, as the frontline of the entire department, immediately sprang into action upon hearing the alarm.

"Location: Hogsmeade! Highest level, possibly an Obscurial! Move out quickly!"

As the specific details were read out, the staff on duty let out a profound sigh of despair.

Younger employees might not think much of it, but older employees know very well what it means.

If things go wrong, they could randomly take away these lucky ones, just like eating chocolate frogs, one bite at a time without chewing.

"Merlin! It's been fifty years. I thought England would never see another Obscurial, but it's Hogsmeade again..."

As the most senior member of the team that reverses accidental events, Johnson was initially incredulous, but he quickly adjusted his mindset and began giving instructions to his younger colleagues.

"Remember your duties, but minimize casualties! If things get bad, take the evacuating wizards and run. This isn't like last year when the savior hyped up his aunt..."

Following Johnson's instructions, the young employees gradually became more cautious; they understood Momo Ran.

But the gap between what we learn from books and real-life experience is almost as wide as the entire English Channel.

Ten seconds, or even less.

Just as the team preparing to set off to reverse the unforeseen events was about to depart, the piercing alarm quietly disappeared again.

It was as if everything just now was an illusion.

"Is the alert lifted?"

The stark contrast between the tense atmosphere and the calm demeanor created a sense of unreality for everyone present.

……

Hogsmeade.

The living room on the first floor of the small house.

"While some things may be impossible to do, you can do what you can."

After a brief moment of thought, Ino had already come up with another idea, which, although somewhat improbable, was generally much safer than her previous one.

A familiar voice reached her ears, like a guiding beam of light. Lost in self-doubt, Pansy looked up with anticipation.

"For example? What would be more meaningful?"

"For example, allowing young wizards to live freely, combining magic and technology, or finding a balance between Muggles and wizards..."

Ino knew that what he was saying was ambiguous, but that was exactly what was needed now.

A vague concept led Pansy to find a way out for herself.

(End of this chapter)