Hogwarts doesn't need a savior

The silvery-white metal turned into a slender vase. Just touch your finger on it and a cluster of fresh flowers will pop out. They are different each time. Each flower is cast with a magic spell that is enough to sustain the flowering period for several months.

"Fei should like this little thing, right?" Looking left and right, Lin En whispered to himself, "Now I have an Easter gift. I have to find a way to unleash the imagination of these two boys in the future..."

The twins' little creativity was developed - although it was not their original intention, it made Lynn see its great potential.

Although they are not good at studying, they always have many novel ideas that can be put into practice, and they are even more talented in this regard than their father.

With all these thoughts in mind, Lin En turned his wrist, and two brand new floating guns appeared in his palm, along with a small purse.

He counted silently in his heart.

I counted from one to five, and the knocking sound outside the door came without a single error.

"bang bang bang"

"Here we come!"

Without even having time to remove the magic trick on their heads, the impatient twin brothers crossed most of the castle and rushed over non-stop with a hilarious look on their faces.

This was their first time in Lynn's office - or rather, except for the closed office, the two brothers never wanted to approach any professor's office, whether familiar or unfamiliar.

Chapter 160 A Warning from a Distance

Fred and George didn't stay in Lynn's office for long, only about ten minutes. After the magic was lifted, they strode away with their heads held high, carrying the experimental materials Lynn gave them and dozens of gold Galleons of research funds in their pockets.

This is an asset that the two brothers have never been able to save up since they were young.

Although they are called "the new generation of James and Sirius", the personalities of the twin brothers are actually completely different from their two predecessors - they love pure and harmless pranks, bringing countless joy to the Hogwarts campus.

Now, with support, they are determined to do something big and combine alchemy with their own magical tricks.

To create more interesting props.

Things like boxing binoculars and telescopic ears are out of date, and the door to a new world is opening to them.

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On this April Fool's Day, there are many people like them who are keen on playing pranks, which is also a custom of the festival.

Some people's methods were crude and could only scare people at best - such as Ron and Neville, and their good brother Seamus.

Some people are much more sophisticated and can use all sorts of small, harmless but scary magic to give their good friends a little holiday shock - such as Doris's sneak attack on Boyce.

Some of the highlights are the strong sense of contrast, such as Andrew, who has always been meticulous. He doesn't even need to disguise himself because no one would think that he would play a prank.

As a result, the campus was in chaos, with laughter and people chasing and playing everywhere.

Even the usually serious Professor McGonagall would turn a blind eye to this, unless someone did something really excessive - like Dumbledore who seemed to have taken the wrong medicine today.

While she was sorting out her sixth-year papers, Dumbledore slipped into the office unnoticed and cast a secret Transfiguration spell on her water cup.

When she returned to her seat holding the parchment file and was about to moisten her throat, the ordinary cup suddenly turned into a sneaky Cornish elf.

The sudden fright made the old lady instinctively throw the things in her hand into the air, and then with a "bang", the water cup that had been with her for many years fell to the ground, leaving a hole of medium size.

At that moment, the deputy headmistress's roar spread across half of Hogwarts Castle. Even Lynn, who was studying the course curse with Inès, heard it clearly.

Although he had an instinctive fear suppressed by his blood, Lin En felt more secretly happy in his heart - gloating that a lawless old bee would finally be punished.

He couldn't wait any longer and immediately grabbed Ines, who was looking forward to watching the fun and not afraid of trouble. He didn't care about any curse research and ran upstairs in a flash, ready to grab a front-row seat to watch the show.

But before he could pick up the small stool to watch the comedy "Principal Deng Gets Scolded" up close, he felt a strong burning sensation in his chest, which instantly wiped away the smile on his face and he stopped.

"What's wrong, Lynn?" Ines turned her head. "Are you feeling unwell?"

“Well… suddenly a little.” Lin En frowned, “You go ahead, I’ll go back to the room and rest.”

Without waiting for Inès's response, he turned around and walked down the stairs.

"...?"

Inès stood there in a daze, a hint of doubt flashed across her eyes, and memories gradually surged in her mind.

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In the office, Lynn carefully closed the door, took off the stargazer badge on his chest, and tapped it lightly with his wand.

[The Woolworth Building was attacked, and the casualties are unknown. The attackers are "Apostles" and there are an unknown number of dark wizards who are launching a siege. There are at least several hundred people.]

A soft male voice came from the badge, calm and serious.

The Woolworth Building is the headquarters of the Magical Congress of the United States of America and the venue where Professor Barbour attends academic conferences.

Lynn's face didn't look good.

Although his relationship with Professor Barbling was not close and their research fields were very different, they had a pleasant collaboration during their six months of teaching together. When he heard that the other party had been attacked, his heart sank.

He had come into contact with the organization "Apostles" when he traveled to various countries.

They emerged in the 1960s, with a similar organizational form to the Purgers of that time, and are mainly active in the American magical community and surrounding North American countries.

Unlike the descendants of the Scourers who were mostly Squibs, this organization was mostly made up of Muggle-born wizards, but they were equally opposed to magic.

Over the years, they have frequently launched attacks against wizards, especially the Magic Congress, with the aim of eradicating magic from American society.

It’s amazing how they’ve gotten this far without making any noise.

After just a little thought, Lynn made his decision.

We need to bring back Professor Babel who is not good at fighting.

He stood up and walked away, quickly going to the reception room.

Inès has been waiting here for a long time.

"I knew it... Is there anything I can help you with?" Seeing Lin En in a hurry, she showed an expression of expectedness and asked in a flat tone.

She changed into a dark robe with many magic attached to it, and was obviously ready for battle.

Lin En was stunned for a moment, then he remembered the other party's other identity.

[Hunter] Garcia, a bounty hunter who is best at tracking and observation.

The events of the past few months had almost made him forget that his former partner was also a man of great vision.

But he just shook his head: "There's no need for you to wade into this muddy water."

"I won't ask any more questions. I'll just help you once and repay some of the favor."

"You don't owe me—"

"That's what you said. I didn't agree to it." Inès pulled out her wand and said firmly, "I won't hold you back."

“…The way you talk to yourself is a bit like a friend of mine.” Lin En grinned, “Don’t blame me for not trying to persuade you.”

Inès rolled her eyes. "What a waste! It's not like you're going to risk your life to find the Dark Lord."

After saying that, she walked straight behind Lin En without any hesitation, and her face showed a sense of relaxation and joy.

She is also a witch with two faces. Professor Garcia's one side is serious but humorous, but at this moment she is fierce and straightforward.

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9:00 AM Eastern Time, Woolworth Building, New York.

The carefully planned sudden attack broke the silence and caused many people to fall to the ground before they even had time to react - including a team of Aurors and dozens of strikers specially assigned to maintain order in the meeting.

The magnificent headquarters of the Magic Congress instantly turned into a battlefield.

The attackers who called themselves "Apostles" took off their black clothes, revealing uniform golden-red robes. They came in groups and were fearless. With the help of dark wizards, they attacked the crumbling defense line and soon occupied more than 40 floors of the Magic Congress, wreaking havoc and looting everywhere.

The annual meeting of the Ancient Magic and Ancient Society, which was originally scheduled to complete its last meeting today, was also the target of the attack. The venue was in a mess, with wizards and scholars fleeing everywhere.

Wizards who are not good at fighting can only be slaughtered at this time.

Chapter 161 Bloody April Fools' Day

"What the hell are these Americans doing...If only little Eric were here, fainting!"

On the edge of a battlefield where people and horses were in chaos, Professor Babel holding a magic wand was ultimately much stronger than those old pedants who had stayed in the study all their lives.

Although he did not have the ability to turn the tide of the battle, he managed to hide in the dark and knock down several thugs who were attacking indiscriminately.

These attackers are easily recognizable by their fanatical faces and uniform golden-red robes.

They completely disregarded their own safety and attacked the crumbling defense line with their flesh and blood.

Although the Magical Congress, which had enjoyed peace for a long time, responded by dispatching a large number of strikers and elite Aurors who were originally on missions outside to provide support, it seemed extremely slow.

They were unable to stop the opponent's offensive and could only watch as these reckless lunatics destroyed everything, leaving this building, which had been in use for hundreds of years, riddled with holes.

More and more attackers broke through the defense line and caused destruction everywhere.

The first to bear the brunt are the powerless old scholars. The ancient magic knowledge they study is the source of evil in the eyes of fanatical believers.

The participants who were running around like headless flies were knocked down one by one.

Occasionally, some new-school ancient magic researchers would put up resistance, but they would always be suppressed by opponents that outnumbered them by several times, and could not raise their heads in the overwhelming offensive.

Including Professor Barbling.

The "apostles" are not a mob; they are large in size and well-trained.

At least that's the case for them on the high-level battlefield.

The agile old woman soon attracted attention and was surrounded by several wizards, and the situation was precarious.

Fortunately, the reinforcements urgently dispatched by the Magical Congress gradually arrived, which prevented the one-sided tragic situation, but it only further escalated the intensity of the fighting.

Countless wealth and knowledge were destroyed in the flames. April Fool's Day, which should have been full of laughter, became bloodstained as if it was a mockery of fate.

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On the bustling streets of New York, Lynn and Ines walked out of a hidden shop.

The public Floo network has been cut off, and anti-Apparition magic covers an area of ​​more than ten kilometers around the Magic Congress. The magic power is so powerful that it is beyond the reach of ordinary wizards.

Even the No-Maj had sensed it—the noise and the fire could not be hidden.

Inès raised her wand with a sullen look.

A faint golden light lit up, like a thin film of light.

This is her signature magic named "Hunter", which is powerful enough to cross long distances and detect intelligence from afar.

Soon she found her target and tugged at Lin En with a serious expression.

"There are at least thirty people outside the building, and there is magical interference inside." She said in a cold voice, "And there is a special early warning magic with a range of at least five kilometers. It is very difficult to crack."

"Elaborate."

"I've only seen one person who can use this magic, Hummingbird."

Inès tried to lower her voice, and the two people who cast the Confusion Spell seemed inconspicuous in the crowd.

Hearing this name, a vague figure appeared in Lin En's mind.

He was a ruthless old dark wizard, and also the common enemy of him and Inès.

That year in Latvia, he hid his methods in order to hide his identity and even suffered a rare loss in many years.

During the fierce battle, most of the books that the two had bought together were burned, and tens of thousands of Galleons were burned.

In their rage, the two men killed almost all the attackers on the spot, and only the guy code-named Hummingbird escaped by chance.

This person not only has great magical powers, but also has excellent eyesight.

Lin En had just used all his strength when he was recognized by him. He turned around and ran without saying a word, completely ignoring his accomplices who had been in the same team with him for many years. He watched them reveal their flaws and were knocked down by Ines' curse in an instant.

It was during that battle that Ines guessed Lynn's identity, which led to a series of subsequent events and plans.

From this point of view, the three of them have some fate, but unfortunately neither Lynn nor Ines have been able to find any information about this person until today.

Lynn's eyes were murderous, "Our first goal is to rescue Professor Babeling, and then send this stupid hummingbird to accompany his accomplices."

Inès was worried: "Can we make it in time?"

"It's too late to walk there." Lin En raised his head and gathered his magic power. "Hold on tight, be careful not to separate."

"Fen - you're not going to Apparate, are you?!" Ines subconsciously grabbed Lynn, her voice filled with fear.