Hogwarts: I Became the Third Dark Lord.

Chapter 122 The Deal Between the Sorcerer Party and the Ministry of Magic

Fudge fell silent upon hearing Rozier's question.

Fight to the death for the British Ministry of Magic? What a noble slogan! If one of my Aurors shouted such a slogan, I would be very happy to award him the Order of Merlin.

But what if it were me? I'd need to think this through more carefully!

Unwilling to be controlled by Rozier, Fudge retorted defiantly:

"Don't get too cocky! I've already sent letters to the other Ministries of Magic in Europe, and I think a large number of Aurors are on their way right now!"

Upon hearing Fudge's words, Rozier showed no surprise or fear. Instead, he looked at Fudge with a hint of pity and then said:

"It seems that Minister Fook Kit really doesn't understand our UMNO party!"

Fudge thought to himself, "What do I know? When you so-called witches were wreaking havoc on the magical world, I was still playing in the mud!"

Rozier didn't expect Fudge to answer the question, but continued:

“Minister Fudge, I think the reinforcements you’re waiting for won’t arrive, unless they completely disregard the International Confederation of Wizards’ Secrecy Law!”

Hearing Rozier's words, Fudge felt a sense of foreboding and asked somewhat flusteredly:

"Oh my god, what have you done?"

Rozier, however, dismissively said:

"It's nothing, just a few minor spells cast in some Muggle communities in Europe! However, if the Aurors don't deal with it quickly, once the news spreads, it might be impossible to contain!"

"Let me think about what they're going to do. First, they'll erase the memories of those Muggles. Then they'll have to urgently repair the damaged streets. If they have enough manpower, I think they'll also go after our wizards, although it's impossible for them to catch them."

"So, the person you're waiting for won't be arriving anytime soon! Our plan from the Witchcraft Party is pretty good, isn't it? Just one or two wizards in each region are enough to hold off a large number of Aurors! This is all valuable combat experience!"

Fudge, his face ashen, said:

"How dare you challenge the 'Secrecy Law of the International Confederation of Wizards'?!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Fudge realized his mistake, gave a wry smile, and said:

"Okay, I almost forgot, you UMNO party really do dare..."

Seeing that Fudge seemed to have fallen silent, Rozier's eyes flashed with a smile, and he felt relieved, but he decided to add fuel to the fire for Fudge!

Then, before Fudge could speak again, Rozier shouted loudly without turning his head:

"Listen up, all you sorcerers of the Wusili Party! I bring you a new order from our young master! You are permitted to use the Unforgivable Curse at will!"

"All of you, prepare the Unforgivable Curse! I will stand at your forefront and fight alongside you! For the greater good!"

Rozier's words were like a thunderclap rising from the ground in the quiet battlefield. But after the thunder, the wizards of the Witch Party raised their weapons again, their eyes filled with malice as they looked at the Aurors opposite them!

Rufus Scrimgeour and the Aurors behind him also raised their wands, but most of the Aurors inevitably showed a look of terror in their eyes.

Meanwhile, the wizards in the Ministry of Magic who had not received Auror training were in complete chaos!

That's the Unforgivable Curse! Many of them may never have even seen the Unforgivable Curse, let alone used it.

Fudge, equally horrified, stared at Rozier in disbelief and said:

"You're a madman! You're all madmen!"

Rozier nodded in agreement, a hint of madness on his face, and said:

“You’re right! I really have gone mad! I’ve been mad ever since I decided to follow Lord Grindelwald! The wizarding world needs to change! Only Grindelwald can lead that change!”

"In the early stages of any change, reformers are considered crazy! But history proves that they are not crazy, but prophet!"

But Fudge had no interest in discussing the madman and the prophet with Rozier. His face was flushed, and he was sweating profusely. Ignoring the danger, he leaned close to Rozier and whispered:

"State your purpose! What exactly do you and your UMNO party want to achieve?"

Fudge was a coward, but he wasn't stupid. He knew that the reason Rozier hadn't directly ordered the UMNO to take action was that there was still room for negotiation!

Surely no one really thinks that a wizard who can sit in the position of Minister of Magic of the United Kingdom would be a useless good-for-nothing?

Fudge's greatest strength is his pragmatism. Before becoming Minister for Magic in England, Fudge knew that whoever could gain Dumbledore's approval would become the new Minister for Magic, and in fact, he was right.

Seeing Fudge's expression, Rozier's lips curled into a smile, but it quickly disappeared.

Rozier feigned surprise and said:

"Didn't our wizards tell you the purpose of our UMNO party? We want to take away those UMNO wizards you arrested!"

But upon hearing Rozier's words, Fudge shook his head vigorously, repeatedly saying it was impossible!

“We cannot accept this condition! If we accept your threats and release those wizards, the British Ministry of Magic will lose face! Not only will I lose my position as Minister, but I might even end up in Azkaban!”

Fudge knew that if he accepted the Vigilantes' conditions, countless wizards in the Ministry of Magic would be overjoyed! But after the initial relief, someone had to be held accountable for this incident, and that person could only be himself!

At that time, I'm afraid quite a few people will stand up and smear him as a coward and a capitulationist! That's something Fudge absolutely cannot accept!

Faced with Fudge's rejection, Rozier seemed to have been prepared. Rozier pointed behind him and said:

“Our young master knows Minister Fudge’s predicament, so he has already come up with a solution for you! This is not a threat, it is a deal!”

"trade?"

Fudge glanced at Cedric, who was being held hostage by Austin Greengrass behind Rozier, with a puzzled look.

Rozier nodded and continued:

“That’s right, it’s a deal! See that kid over there? He’s a Hogwarts student, and the child of some Ministry of Magic wizard! Now, he’s a hostage of our Wizarding Party! As the Minister for Magic of England, shouldn’t you be trying to save this young wizard?”

At this point, Fudge immediately understood Rozier's meaning, and he loudly proclaimed:

"I will absolutely not compromise with you! Nor will the British Ministry of Magic! None of the British wizards standing here today are cowards! For the dignity of the Ministry of Magic, we are willing to live and die with it!"

After saying that, Fudge strode back to the Ministry of Magic's camp.

Chapter 123 Amos and Weasley

Seeing Fuggie return, Rufus Scrimgeour immediately went to greet him and asked:

"Minister, what did that witch say?"

Fuggie merely sighed, offering no answer to Rufus Scrimgeour's question. Instead, he turned his gaze to the wizards of the Ministry of Magic behind him and called out:

"Amos, come here!"

Amos Diggory, who had been nervously looking at Cedric, only heard Fuggie's call after being reminded by his colleague, and quickly ran to Fuggie's side.

Fuji looked at Feiamos Diggory in front of him and said apologetically:

"Amos, is that child being held hostage by the UMNO your son?"

All the wizards present had witnessed Amos Diggory's performance, so Fudge didn't need to think twice to know who Cedric's son was.

Upon hearing Fudge's words, Amos Diggory's tears instantly flowed. Through his tear-filled eyes, Amos Diggory said:

“Yes, Minister, Cedric is my son! He’s an excellent lad! Last year, as a first-year student at Hogwarts, he achieved O’s in all his subjects. He’s sure to become an outstanding Auror in the future!”

At this point, Amos Diggory choked up and pleaded:

"Minister Fukichi, you must save him!"

Hearing Amos Diggory's words, Fudge breathed a sigh of relief. Fudge was afraid that Amos Diggory would say something like, "It is an honor for my son to die for the Ministry of Magic."

Seeing Amos Diggory so moved, Fugui embraced him tightly, trembling as he said:

“Of course, Amos, you’ve worked at the Ministry of Magic for so many years, everyone has seen your character! No one doubts that your son will also be an elite member of the Ministry of Magic in the future! But…”

At this point, Fudge suddenly stopped speaking, and when Amos Diggory saw the sad expression on Fudge's face, he felt a sudden unease and a sense of foreboding flashed through his mind.

Amos Diggory, his face streaked with tears, asked somewhat fearfully:

"But what? Mr. Minister."

Fukichi remained silent for a moment before forcing a sad expression and saying:

“However, the Lich Party now wants to use him as a hostage in exchange for Lich Party wizards wanted by our Ministry of Magic. I'm sorry, as the Minister for Magic of England, I cannot agree to their request, so your son may very well…”

Before Fugui could finish speaking, Amos Diggory felt a wave of dizziness and nearly fainted.

Amid the gasps of the surrounding wizards from the Ministry of Magic, it was fortunate that Rufus Scrimgeour helped him up, preventing Amos Diggory from fainting to the ground.

Fuji was startled! He screamed inwardly: Don't faint yet! Wait until we finish acting before you faint!

This sudden turn of events drew the attention of the wizards from the Ministry of Magic who gathered around him. Then, Fuge explained Rosier's conditions to the other wizards, and they finally understood why Amos Diggory had suddenly collapsed.

At the same time, many wizards from the Ministry of Magic realized the real reason for the outbreak of war.

At this point, with Rufus Scrimgeour's help, Amos Diggory gradually recovered.

Amos Diggory, who had just regained consciousness, grabbed Fudge's shoulders with both hands and said with a pained expression:

"No! Minister! You can't do this! He's still a child! He's Hogwarts' best student! He'll be the future elite of the British Ministry of Magic! You can't watch him die here, Minister!"

Looking at Amos Diggory, who was weeping bitterly, many wizards from the Ministry of Magic behind him had tears glistening in their eyes. After all, they had been colleagues for decades, and many of them had even watched Cedric grow up. Humans are not plants or trees; how could they be without feelings?

At that moment, one of the wizards from the Ministry of Magic suddenly stepped forward and spoke to Fudge:

“Your Excellency! We cannot stand by and watch a young wizard die before our eyes! If we cannot even protect a child, how can we expect wizards to believe that we can protect the British wizarding world?”

As soon as the wizard finished speaking, many of the wizards surrounding him immediately nodded in agreement.

Fukichi's expression remained unchanged upon hearing these words, but inwardly he thought, "Brilliant!"

However, on the surface, Fukichi looked conflicted and said:

"You're right, Arthur, but it's just too difficult to safely bring that child back!"

At this point, Fuge turned to look at Rufus Scrimgeour beside him and asked:

"Rufus Scrimgeour, if the Aurors go to any lengths, even if I allow you to use the Unforgivable Curse first, are you confident you can bring that child back safely?"

Rufus Scrimgeour glanced at Austin Greengrass, who was pointing his wand at Cedric from behind, then looked at the lurking Sorcerers behind them, frowned, and slowly shook his head.

Seeing this, Fukichi sighed and shook his head, saying:

"I'm so sorry, Amos! The Ministry of Magic has wronged you! You've worked so hard for the Ministry of Magic for so many years, yet we couldn't even save your son. I apologize to you!"