The days at Hogwarts

Jimmy said softly that most of the memories of becoming a werewolf are vague. They will not look in the mirror when they lose their mind, and no one will take photos of them. Most werewolves have never seen the true face of a werewolf.

Now seeing these werewolf inferi getting closer, they had an indescribable feeling.

Taylor Lautner and others let the werewolf corpse crawl on them and drag them down hard. The movement was very slow. Sometimes the corpses were entangled with each other and fell into the water. They stood up quickly and continued to move slowly. The ground is moving.

Lupine's eyes showed a sad and melancholy glimmer, and at Jimmy's reminder, he dragged the others back.

"[Tongtong Petrochemical]"

"[Retreat the enemy three feet]"

"[Many obstacles]"

"[Quick Binding]"

"..."

The Aurors did not dare to let the Inferi touch them and constructed a defensive line of magic, which temporarily blocked the werewolf Inferi from moving forward.

But the water level is getting higher and higher, reaching their knees. Everyone present knows that it won't be long before these inferi float away along the current, along the sewer pipes to all parts of New York, and crawl out of the sewers. .

Someone tried the freezing spell, but it was very difficult to freeze the flowing water. It was difficult to freeze a wall, and countless werewolf inferi easily smashed the ice.

"Let's go back and notify the headquarters to block the underground pipeline as soon as possible!"

The Aurors who came here were only operational operators and did not have much experience in handling emergencies. When they were in a panic, their first thought was to return to the headquarters.

Frank and Alice looked at each other. They wanted to stay, but they also knew that returning to the Woolworth Building was the right choice. After a brief exchange, the Aurors quickly left the scene with the flicker of Apparition.

"You guys should get out of here quickly!" Alice said to Taylor and others.

The werewolf inferi did not pose much of a threat to the infected werewolves. Taylor and Lupine were not very panicked. Some of the members could not apparate, and there were still others who had not recovered, so the group had to stumble back.

Not long after, only Loren and Hermione were left in the underground pipes, and the water flow became more and more violent, and the werewolf inferi got closer and closer to them.

The ferret appeared in mid-air, its two short little paws touching its transparent shoulders, and it slowly transformed back into its human form.

"Are we going to find Professor Dumbledore?"

"The Aurors will inform."

Loren looked at the werewolf corpse floating in the water. The werewolf's alien magic power was imprisoned in the body by another kind of magic power. As he thought, maintaining the werewolf form after death did not last long. It was a breakthrough in the second kind of magic power. Despite the restrictions, Loren had never seen this kind of magic. It was somewhat similar to Voldemort's ghost smoke, but more evil.

Observing with magic vision gives people a chilling feeling.

Hermione watched the water level getting higher and higher, almost reaching her waist. The sticky wet feeling clung to her skin, her hair stood on end, and goosebumps uncontrollably popped out.

But she resisted and did not leave immediately, even though the Aurors had already tried, Hermione still wanted to try.

"[Many obstacles]"

"[Tongtong Petrochemical]"

"..."

Werewolf fur is incredibly resistant to magic, and if the spell is applied to them, they will soon be freed.

Hermione decided to think differently, took a deep breath and waved her wand.

On the garbage floating on the water surface affected by the transformation spell, the shapeless wet carton began to expand and rumbled into boulders with rough edges. One or two corpses around were squeezed against the pipe by the boulders and scattered into broken corpses. , almost no blood flowed out, probably because the process of preparing the Inferi was drained.

There were bones and stubble in the gray and yellow muscles, which made Hermione look pale.

The boulder did not block the underground pipe as she had expected. The water pressure on the other side continued to accumulate, and the werewolf corpses piled up, with their sharp claws scratching the stone.

Chaba… Chaba…

It didn't take long for Hermione to be unable to maintain the transformation spell, and the boulder returned to a wet cardboard box and was torn to pieces. The blocked water flow turned into waves and crashed over. Under the waves lurked the Inferi that were ready to move.

Loren quickly cast a barrier spell to slow down the water waves, and pulled Hermione back a short distance in a blink of an eye.

After several repetitions, the approaching speed of the werewolf inferi slowed down again.

Hermione pursed her lips into a straight line and turned to look at him: "Is there anything else I can do, Loren?"

Loren twirled her wand, lost in thought.

There is water flow obstruction, conventional magic has little effect on werewolf inferi, and this is in an underground pipeline, and there is no telling whether there is methane in the air. If he rashly uses explosive spells or sets off powerful fires, he is worried that he will be killed before the werewolf inferi. Got a big one for New York.

If the battlefield is counted after the war, the damage caused by the werewolf inferi is not as great as his, then it will be unclear.

Chapter 403 Inside and outside the thick fog

According to time estimates, the Aurors have returned to the Woolworth Building, the headquarters of the Magic Congress of the United States of America, and reinforcements are on the way.

"Let's go back to the ground and see what the Aurors from MACUSA plan to do."

Seeing that the water level was getting higher and higher, Loren turned his head and suggested.

Although they can move freely underwater with the help of the Bubble Charm, the resistance of the water will slow down their movements, making it inconvenient to cast the spell... More importantly, the sewage in the underground pipes is too dirty.

Realizing that the cold, wet sewage had reached her ribs, Hermione felt uncomfortable all over. She pursed her lips and nodded. The two held hands together and disappeared into the underground pipes in an instant.

The gate at the end of the pipe has been completely opened. The water level in the sewers in Brooklyn, New York, continues to rise. Countless werewolf corpses are hiding in the water like a school of piranhas, densely packed.

……

"Mr. Dumbledore, Chairman, please go to the conference room immediately! A major magical disaster has occurred in New York!"

After saying this, the clerk responsible for informing the attendees of the conference hurriedly ran to the next room.

There is a problem with underground pipes throughout Brooklyn. Sewage cannot be drained out, and sewage is backing up from manhole covers. It is said that there are terrifying inferi mixed in the sewage, which has caused serious chaos.

Almost all active parliamentary staff were mobilized, including Aurors, Legal Enforcement Division officers, memory cancellers, and even recent graduates of Ilvermorny who were still in training, all came out to participate in the emergency rescue.

Looking at the clerk hurried away, Dumbledore fell into deep thought. According to his speculation, the emergency should occur when the International Federation of Wizards was convened. Why was it suddenly brought forward?

Just as Dumbledore was thinking secretly, another clerk wearing a flat top hat, covering most of his face, hurriedly came over: "Professor Dumbledore, please come with me immediately."

Dumbledore looked at the clerk in front of him silently and said nothing.

No matter how relaxed the system of the Magical Congress of the United States of America is, a qualified boss will not allow his subordinates to wear a hat that obscures their vision, let alone in such an emergency.

Ignoring the wide flat top hat, Dumbledore noticed his neck. The skin on his neck was very loose, as if a once obese person had lost a lot of fat in a short period of time, and the originally tight and abundant skin had lost its fat support. , become relaxed.

Also, at a time when manpower is scarce like this, why do clerks do repetitive tasks...

Dumbledore looked at the clerk with indifferent eyes and said calmly: "Tom, I can feel the evil magic in you. Take off your unnecessary disguise. It is simply more conspicuous than the sun."

"Greetings, Professor Dumbledore!"

Voldemort took off his hat and laughed sinisterly: "Now, we have two choices. First, we go for a walk outside like a pair of friendly teachers and students. Second, we fight here. While you smash my body, we destroy this Woolworth Building together and expose another US Congress to the public..."

"..." Dumbledore's blue eyes radiated a very oppressive gaze, flashing with a dangerous light, "Today is a good weather, suitable for traveling."

Voldemort put his hat on his chest, bowed slightly, and disappeared gracefully.

Dumbledore followed the remaining traces of space and easily followed.

Half a minute later, the clerk who had hurried away just now turned back: "Mr. Dumbledore?"

Looking at the empty room, the clerk scratched his head and hurried away again with quick steps.

……

There was a slight burst of air deep in an inconspicuous uninhabited alley in Brooklyn, and the next moment, two figures suddenly appeared in the alley.

This is the block closest to the accident scene, and there is a sewer manhole cover outside the alley. According to time calculation, the werewolf inferi in the underground pipes should soon emerge from the ground, and the Aurors of the Magic Congress of the United States should have already begun to take action... Loren and Hermione looked at each other and threw a few at each other [Clean Up 1] New] and [Tornado Sweep].

The situation was urgent and they didn't have much time to clean up the clothes, so they could only deal with it briefly.

Not long after the cleaning was completed, they heard the sound of a small team gathering outside the alleyway. The wands were tapped on their chests, and the magic ripples of the Disillusionment Curse rippled again. Loren and Hermione hid in the dark and watched carefully.

There were dozens of people in the group, each carrying a medium-sized suitcase. Judging from the emblems on the chests of their clothes, they were all members of the Magical Congress of the United States of America.

"Quick! Cover your tracks!" the leader of the Auror captain ordered.

Several Auror members put down their suitcases and quickly apparated up to a nearby tall building. They stood on the top of the building and stretched out their wands:

"[Shrouded in mist]"

A soft wisp of smoke was exhaled from the tip of the stick, gradually growing and extending in the air against the wind. The light smoke turned into mist, getting thicker and larger, covering the entire Brooklyn streets silently. Various scenes on the street became blurred, visibility dropped rapidly, and even the tall buildings turned into blurry shadows, making it difficult to see clearly.

At the same time, the TVs in the entire Brooklyn neighborhood suddenly jumped to the screen, and a serious-looking news anchor appeared in the center of the screen: "Now there is an urgent news break. The underground pipes in Brooklyn, New York, failed due to disrepair, and a large amount of sewage gushes out. Surface and underground sewage contains a large number of disease-causing bacteria and viruses. Residents are asked to stay away from the sewage wells and wait for the staff to complete the repairs..."

"The emergency repairs will last from fifteen minutes to an hour. Drivers passing through the Brooklyn area are asked to stop going... During the emergency repairs, please close the doors and windows to prevent harmful gases from entering the house..."

The car drivers who were parked in the middle of the street and were forced to stop by the thick fog heard the same news from the radio. They couldn't help but curse, angrily at the unscrupulous engineering contracting company and the incompetent government. But when the thick fog drifted into the car windows, , but they kept their mouths shut and closed the car windows tightly.

There seemed to be figures coming and going in the streets in the thick fog. They appeared out of thin air and disappeared in the thick fog in an instant, making it hard to see clearly. Occasionally, some residents and drivers saw this scene and thought they were dazzled because the thick fog was floating, creating the illusion of light and shadow.

In this way, people at home immediately blocked their doors and windows, and most people who were doing outdoor activities quickly found shelter in nearby supermarkets or department stores. Drivers on the road huddled in their cars, no longer aware of the supernatural happenings in the thick fog. During the incident, the surveillance in each neighborhood was also gray.

Outside the alleyway where Loren and Hermione were hiding, the manhole cover closest to the underground pipe accident site trembled a few times. The next moment, it was lifted up under the impact of strong water pressure. The fog in a nearby hemispherical area was temporarily dispersed, and Ao The Luos were able to see clearly the situation around the manhole cover——

The werewolf inferi poured out along the water and spread out in all directions, making a hoarse breath sound in their throats.

The Aurors had already known the situation of the underground pipelines, but when many werewolf inferi appeared in front of them, they were still startled, and their breathing and heartbeat accelerated.

"Action!" the Auror Captain shouted.

The next moment, countless magic beams weaved into an airtight fire net, covering the densely packed Inferi. In less than thirty seconds, the first batch of werewolf Inferi that emerged from the ground lost the ability to move.

The Auror Captain took out a black briefcase from behind him, half-knelt on the ground to open the briefcase, and waved his wand with his other hand. A whirlwind enveloped the incapable werewolf Inferi, dragging the Inferi up and floating into the black briefcase.

The Aurors breathed a sigh of relief. At least on the ground, it was relatively easy for them to deal with these mindless corpses.

Loren and Hermione, who were watching, also understood somewhat. The suitcase was a large space device. The Aurors first eliminated the threat of the werewolf inferi, and then used the suitcase to contain the inferi.

Bang!

Before they could take a breath, another manhole cover not far away was lifted off. This soft sound seemed to start a drum-like rhythm. More and more manhole covers were lifted off. The sound of the manhole cover being lifted off sounded one after another, and the sound of the drum beat everyone. heart.

……

As a national symbol, the Statue of Liberty is nearly 100 meters tall. Standing on the torch held high by the Statue of Liberty, you can overlook most of New York, including Manhattan, New Jersey, and of course Brooklyn.

"The Inferi moves slowly and can only rely on its fangs and claws to release magic spells. Any wizard with normal education can handle it calmly."

Voldemort looked down at the area shrouded in thick fog with a sneer on his lips: "The actions of those stupid Aurors are just to protect the humble Muggles. Even so, they still have to be timid and cover their tracks with thick fog. ...It’s really ridiculous, even though he is a thousand times more powerful than the insect, he still has to avoid the insect’s gaze.”

Dumbledore stood not far away, ignoring his words, but said softly: "I thought you would launch it during the International Federation of Wizards Conference, Tom, why did you do it earlier?"

Voldemort glanced out of the corner of his eye and squeezed out a laugh from his throat.

This old guy was still as proud and arrogant as before. The time when the Inferi was activated was different from what he expected. He asked himself why it was earlier, instead of feeling that he had guessed wrong.

"There was a little accident, and two dogs with a keen sense of smell got on my servant, and she had to let our dogs out to deal with them."

Voldemort said casually: "Those two dogs remind me of something, something from a long time ago..."

That was a prophecy made more than ten years ago, about the end of July, about someone who had escaped his pursuit three times.

It happened that Longbottom had also escaped his pursuit.

Voldemort turned his head and stared directly at Dumbledore, his eyes so intense that they were almost solidified and approaching Dumbledore, like a vicious snake, twisting its body and trying to get into his brain along the eye sockets.

Dumbledore smiled, and his venomous gaze instantly disappeared. He said softly, "I also remembered some distant memories, about many things, such as diaries, such as gold cups... Sometimes I think that Hufflepuff has her gold cup, Ravenclaw has her crown, and Slytherin may have left something for future generations. What do you think, Professor Gaunt?"

Voldemort's eyes flashed with an awe-inspiring cold light, and he was a little surprised. How many Horcruxes did this old guy know, and how many Horcruxes had he found?

If Loren was here, his magical vision could see the magic of Legilimency stirring in the eyes of the two people.

As experienced legendary wizards, they used the same techniques, using words to evoke each other's memories of prophecies and Horcruxes, and then using Legilimency to spy on these memories.

It's just that their Occlumency skills are equally good, and for a while neither of them achieved anything.

Voldemort grinned ferociously and turned around to continue talking about the werewolf inferi: "Although those idiot Aurors moved faster than I thought, I don't think they can stop the inferi. These cute little things are more capable than you think." Want more! They will spread fear..."

"There is nothing to fear from dead bodies, just as there is nothing to fear from darkness, Tom, or I should call you Voldemort, you lack real wisdom. When we face death and darkness, what we fear is only the unknown, Nothing else.”

Dumbledore looked out at Brooklyn, paused, and suddenly seemed to remember something: "You are afraid of death and darkness, but you seem to have a special preference for the Inferi. Let me guess, Voldemort, will you use the Inferi to protect your... Horcrux?"

Voldemort was horrified and subconsciously turned to look at him, only to meet a pair of sharp raptor eyes——

High above, as if a soaring falcon saw the poisonous snake hiding in the mud, and was about to lift it into the air and crush it to death!

The soul seemed to have stopped for a moment.

Voldemort quickly reacted, and the Occlumency technique was working like crazy, while at the same time fabricating many false memories in his mind. He wasn't sure whether there was a loophole in his Occlumency technique just now, nor was he sure whether the old guy had seen anything, so he could only use various remedies to reassure himself.

After being horrified, a kind of anger at being plotted came to my mind.

Seeing Dumbledore's gentle smile, at this moment, he had an unprecedented murderous intention towards Dumbledore.

……