The Wind and the Wings of Hogwarts

Before they even reached the ground, their bodies were already burned to ashes.

At this point, all four of Scott's "summoned beasts" had "retired successfully."

Although they failed to kill the wizard among the Death Eaters, they effectively killed werewolves, giants, and vampires without suffering any damage themselves.

Such a result was enough to satisfy Scott.

Not to mention, Horus's wind blades initially caught many Death Eater wizards off guard.

After that, Voldemort did not attack the magic barrier again, but instead transformed into black mist and fell to the ground.

Seeing this, Scott turned around and gave a "victory" sign to the professors and students below.

Before anyone could cheer, Dumbledore, with a phoenix perched on his hat, suddenly appeared before them.

Because of the distance, Scott could not see his expression.

"Looks like your plans have completely fallen through, Tom!"

He spoke loudly and with great force.

At that moment, Scott saw Voldemort's somewhat exasperated face.

But the Dark Lord quickly calmed down.

“Dumbledore!” he shouted back, “You’d better keep Harry Potter hidden in Hogwarts forever, firmly behind your back!”

“You needn’t trouble yourself with my students, Tom!” said Dumbledore.

"Hahaha……"

Voldemort threw his head back and laughed several times.

"It's alright, Dumbledore, I have plenty of time left, but I don't know how much time you have left."

"Oh, thank you for your concern, Tom. Although I don't have much time left, I am just a tiny part of the wizarding world, and I am not the one who decides many things."

The two of them started chatting across the gate.

"What I hate most is your hypocrisy, Dumbledore! Look outside, this is also the result of your students' efforts."

Upon hearing this, Scott narrowed his eyes.

"I asked, and he's a student named Scott Trollope. What a good kid, Scott!"

"Your bloodshed and cruelty are no less than mine, hahaha... I wonder how Dumbledore will treat you then?"

After saying a few divisive words, Voldemort gave Scott a meaningful look.

Immediately afterwards, he and his men Apparated away.

Even the few surviving giants were taken away by them.

Chapter 491 After the War Temporarily Ended

After Voldemort and the Death Eaters left, the Dementors that had been floating in the sky above the castle also began to leave.

"Have they all left, Scott?"

Dumbledore looked up and asked Scott.

"Yes, Professor."

Scott answered.

At the same time, he jumped off the shoulder of the giant knight statue and landed lightly with the help of the buoyancy of the cloak.

“It looks like he’s left.” He walked to the spot where Dumbledore had been years ago, “but I don’t know if he’s really gone.”

His meaning was very clear: he was worried that Voldemort would take advantage of their relaxed state and launch a surprise attack.

After all, Voldemort's inflammatory remark when he left, specifically mentioning Scott's "bloodshed and brutality," was meant to lure them into opening the door to check what was happening outside.

Dumbledore certainly understood what Scott meant.

He nodded to Scott, then turned to Professor McGonagall and said, “Please get the students back to the castle first, Minerva.”

"Okay, Albus."

Professor McGonagall responded and began speaking loudly to the other students.

"Everyone! Now! Gather in the auditorium!"

The other three professors, who were also deans, began to help organize the students to leave.

"Professor! Professor Dumbledore!"

Several figures suddenly broke away from the main group, shouting as they went.

Scott turned around and saw George, Eddie, Milton, and Luna running to his side first.

"Clearly, Fu... the mysterious man is just stirring things up."

George said to Dumbledore.

"He's discrediting Scott because Scott showed no fear of him whatsoever, which angered him!"

Eddie added, "We won't believe him. Even if Scott did something, it was only to protect Hogwarts."

Milton nodded repeatedly.

“Blood...bloody and brutal, those words shouldn’t be used to describe Scott.”

He was very anxious, and he even stammered a little.

Only Luna didn't rush to defend Scott.

She looked up at the expression on Scott's face and took his hand.

"Are you alright, Scott?"

She spoke softly.

"Don't worry, I think you just did what you thought was right."

Scott suddenly laughed.

"I'm fine, Luna."

He answered Luna's question first, then looked at the others.

"Thank you, George, Eddie, Milton."

"I don't think you need to explain anything for me, and Professor Dumbledore won't misunderstand me because of Voldemort's words."

Dumbledore chuckled along with him.

“Oh, Scott is right, you should trust me.”

He said in a kind tone.

"Although I am already a man over a hundred years old, I don't consider myself senile yet."

"Of course, you are Dumbledore."

George immediately began praising the old headmaster.

"You are the most powerful, the most intelligent, and the greatest wizard in the magical world!"

Dumbledore smiled and gently shook his head.

Do you know what the biggest difference is between Scott and Voldemort?

George immediately replied, "Scott has a nose."

“And hair,” Eddie said.

Dumbledore smiled and said, "Oh, of course, yes, but that's just an appearance."

Luna said seriously, "Scott does not harbor any demons within him."

Milton also said, "Scott loves life. He can easily capture those beautiful moments and record them with his paintbrush. His paintings can make people smile and feel warm."

“You’re right, especially Mr. Grevis.”

Dumbledore nodded to Milton.

"I think you understand what I mean."

Then he continued speaking to the group.

“I once told Scott that Voldemort’s biggest flaw was that he didn’t understand love.”

"He has never experienced true family affection or friendship, and of course, no love either."

“The Death Eaters were merely his servants; he never considered them his friends.”

"Scott is different."

At this point, he looked at Scott.

“You have parents who love you, Scott, and I can see that you love them very much.”

"Besides that, you also have a group of such good friends."

He pointed to a few people around Scott.

"Oh, seeing you all always reminds me of my time at Hogwarts."

"Do you have many good friends?" Luna asked curiously and boldly.

Dumbledore shook his head.

“This is where I fall short of Scott.”

He said with a sigh.

“I experienced family tragedy when I was young, and at that time, all I wanted to do was prove myself.”

"So, unfortunately, I made almost no friends during my time at Hogwarts."

At this point, he put away his somewhat complicated expression and became cheerful again.

"But thankfully, I have always loved my family. Although my approach may have been a little wrong because of my youth, yes, I have never lost love."

He stopped talking about himself and turned to the others, saying, "So don't worry, I won't misunderstand Scott because of Voldemort's words."