Starting Over at Hogwarts - Chapter 267
Things don’t seem so bad.
Strictly speaking, the situation may not be out of control either.
At this moment, Dumbledore slowly realized an environment that was very favorable to him. If you count it seriously, the entire European magic world seems to be on his side!
The entire Western European magic world highly respects him as the strongest white wizard, and he has a good relationship with the Ministers of Magic of Western European countries; while the Eastern European magic world is under the control of Grindelwald, but Grindelwald chose to choose. stand by his side.
As for the British Ministry of Magic…
The Minister of Magic, Amelia Burns, was a professor at Hogwarts and respected him as the headmaster. Even a member of the Burns family had joined his Order of the Phoenix, and his family had a relationship with Voldemort. the hatred of the undead;
Barty Crouch, the head of the Department of Law Enforcement at the Ministry of Magic, is his friend and has always supported him in all his actions.
What if Voldemort was resurrected?
What if Peter Pettigrew still had some intrigue?
When Dumbledore watched Grindelwald leave with his request, the old man suddenly realized how favorable the current situation was!
Unceremoniously to say…
Now the entire magic world is on his side!
Dumbledore’s mood was relieved a lot. After he and Grindelwald parted, he also directly Apparated to the British Ministry of Magic, and let the Ministry of Magic begin to track down Voldemort as soon as possible.
Although it was late and most people should rest, Dumbledore heard that old Barty Crouch had been tracking down black magic items recently, and it seemed that the Aurors were also forced to work overtime by him, so He should be at the Ministry of Magic…
Unfortunately.
Barty Crouch Sr’s overtime ended inexplicably.
When Dumbledore arrived at the Ministry of Magic, the Legal Enforcement Department and the Auror Office of the entire Ministry of Magic were rarely very quiet, and only one female Auror was left chatting with her colleagues.
“Tonks?”
Dumbledore recognized the female Auror at a glance.
It was Nymphadora Tonks, a student who just graduated from Hufflepuff Academy last year, and the former eldest sister of Hufflepuff Academy. She used to take good care of the freshmen of Wesson and Cedric.
“Um?”
Tonks turned around in surprise, but saw his former headmaster, her face instantly filled with a smile, and she rushed towards Dumbledore excitedly: “Hey, Dumbledore, you Why did you come to the Ministry of Magic?”
As a former thorny student, Tonks really has no respect for his headmaster, especially since her relationship with Dumbledore has always been good.
“I’m here for Crouch…”
Dumbledore looked at his students with a smile, and asked casually, “How is your internship at the Ministry of Magic recently? The house-elves at Hogwarts are rumoring that the Aurors at the Ministry of Magic have been working very hard recently…”
“Mr. Crouch took good care of me…”
Nymphadora Tonks couldn’t help rubbing her long pink hair, and she started muttering: “It’s just too much overtime, almost every day I have to patrol everywhere to search for black magic items. , From 9:00 am to 9:00 pm, 9:00 pm to 9:00 am, almost all staff work in two shifts, only one day off per week…”
In a sense, Dumbledore was her old friend.
When Tonks saw Dumbledore, it was as if he had opened a chat box, muttering non-stop, and even asked about Wesson: “Speaking of which, that kid Wesson still likes to Are people hanging on the wall?”
“…”
Dumbledore’s expression became subtle, and he whispered a little lie: “He is getting bigger and bigger, and he has become a lot more friendly to his classmates…”
“Yes?”
Tonks shook his head, still a little regretful: “Although Mr. Crouch is a very good person, in case Wesson becomes like Mr. Crouch in the future, it would be too boring to like to do everything with a straight face every day. now…”
This is what it says…
It seems reasonable.
After Tonks asked about the situation in the school, she finally remembered Dumbledore’s intention, and she spread her hands helplessly: “Mr. Crouch didn’t work overtime today, their house-elf came over, he Let’s all get off work, I’ll stay here on duty, Dumbledore, if you’re in a hurry, I’ll find him back right away…”
“House-elf?”
After Dumbledore frowned, he shook his head at Tonks and said, “No, I’ll find him myself… One more thing, Tonks, help me tell Minister Burns tomorrow, I will Invite her to be a guest at Hogwarts.”
If you can…
Dumbledore wanted to have a deep chat with old Barty Crouch, after all, about Wesson being turned into a Horcrux by Peter Pettigrew…
As for whether it will disturb the rest of old Barty, Dumbledore will definitely not think about this question, a lonely old guy who has lost his wife for many years, and there can be no nightlife…
the other side.
London suburbs.
Crouch’s basement.
Snape woke up ignorantly, he found himself sitting on a chair, he glanced around at the ruins-like environment, and a hint of doubt flashed on his face.
where is this?
what is happening?
Where did Peter Pettigrew that **** take him?
While Snape was still wondering, he saw a figure walk in, with a house-elf beside him, both with a wand in their hands.
Snape recognized at a glance that the house-elf was holding his own wand, and he recognized that the person walking in was the Director of Law Enforcement at the Ministry of Magic!
What’s happening here?
How could old Barty Crouch be here?
For this tough executive who once hunted down the Death Eaters, Snape can be said to remember very clearly, it is impossible for the former Death Eaters to forget the person who almost killed them…
“Severus Snape.”
Old Barty Crouch walked in slowly, and he calmly looked at the black-robed man in front of him, his voice a little dull and hoarse: “When Dumbledore protected you from the Wizengamore Court, I didn’t expect that he would still watch Wrong person, you are still a stubborn Death Eater…”
“you…”
Snape frowned tightly and wanted to say a few words.
However, old Barty Crouch did not give him a chance to speak, standing in front of him, holding his wand and pointing at Snape’s temple: “Tell me, where is Barty? My stupid son, where is Barty Crouch?”
“…”
Snape’s mind immediately froze.
Is this Barty Crouch Jr.? What the **** does this have to do with him! Wasn’t that guy imprisoned in Azkaban by your father long ago?
“Tell me about it…”
There was a little magical starlight on old Barty Crouch’s wand, and his voice became more and more hoarse: “When did you find out that Barty is still alive…”
“I have no idea what you’re talking about!”
Snape wanted to get up suddenly, but was forced by old Batty with his wand to sit down again. He could only stare at the man: “Tell me first, where is this, I want to see Dumbledore!”
“This is my home.”
Old Barty looked at him calmly, and continued in a deep voice: “Don’t worry, I’ll go see Dumbledore right away. Before that, tell me who you are… Voldemort, or Peter Pettigrew?”
“…”
Snape fell silent immediately.
this problem…
It was really hard for him to answer.
Now…
Who is he really?
Now…
Where does he belong?
In theory he should be Dumbledore’s spy, but Snape knew that he never said he was truly loyal to Dumbledore, he was just someone Dumbledore used…
The wizarding world was so big that Snape never thought he would be stumped by this question, perhaps because no one had ever asked him it?
However, Snape’s mind reacted very quickly. He suddenly realized one thing. His eyes tightened instantly. Barty Crouch Jr., the Death Eater, was still alive, and he had been hiding in his own home!
Snape glanced at the round iron door in the basement, which seemed to be used to seal off some special places!
and…
The entire basement is in ruins.
Barty Crouch Jr. has always been alive. He doesn’t know how he was rescued from Azkaban by Barty old Barty. He has been locked in his home by old Barty Crouch, but tonight is inexplicable. escaped!
A chill flashed in Snape’s eyes. He immediately noticed this important news. He knew that he didn’t have time to think about more doubts, such as why Peter Pettigrew left him here, such as what happened here. A big battle!
Now!
Find a way to get out of here first!
Snape’s expression immediately became solemn, and he said calmly: “Dumbledore asked me to come, he guessed that you concealed the news that Barty was still alive, and let me come here and ask him from Barty’s mouth. The whereabouts of the Dark Lord’s Horcrux…”
this moment…
Everything Snape said seemed to be true!
As an extremely rare secret spy in the wizarding world, Snape showed his self-restraint beyond ordinary people. Even though he was trapped here, he seemed to have a chance to win: “Dumbledore knew what happened here, you killed me. It doesn’t help, it just irritates him…”
“…”
Old Barty Crouch’s expression became a little subtle. If he hadn’t known what happened tonight, he would have been stunned by Snape…
this person…
How can you act!
“you sure…”
Old Barty Crouch narrowed his eyes~www.mtlnovel.com~ and continued coldly: “Dumbledore sent you here?”
“Yes.”
Snape was very clear.
Once you lie, you must stick to your lie!
Even old Barty Crouch would use his spiritualism to read his memory, he is a wizard who has mastered Occlumency!
“Severus Snape…”
Old Barty Crouch shook his head slowly, as if he didn’t believe his lies at all, and the voice of the high-ranking Ministry of Magic official gradually became indifferent.
“Please tell me, since you said it was to find out the whereabouts of the mysterious man’s Horcrux, why did someone see you entering my house with the mysterious man…”
“Why did someone see that Voldemort and Peter Pettigrew perished together by magic here, and in the end you were the only one who survived…”
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