Chapter 450 You can never wake up someone who pretends to be asleep

Everything that happened tonight seemed too weird to Fudge. He was just here to be the referee of the Triwizard Tournament, so how could he be related to the Death Eaters and the mysterious man?

Not long after the Minister arrived at Hogwarts, he was invited by Dumbledore to the principal's office for a confidential talk about all the strange things that had happened during the school year.

Starting with the disappearance of Bertha Jorkins, the farce of the World Cup, the fourth warrior who should not have appeared, the disappearance (death) of Barty Crouch and more.

Dumbledore told Fudge everything he knew. But no matter what Dumbledore said, Fudge just didn't believe it.

This thing sounds really incredible. A person who has been dead for many years jumps out to stir up trouble. How is this possible? It's no wonder that Fudge didn't believe it. He was the leader of the wizarding world and he needed to be careful in his words and actions to avoid widespread panic among wizards.

In desperation, Dumbledore had to temporarily give up his plan to persuade Fudge, wait for the facts to speak for him, and let Fudge see everything in person.

In the evening, the third project started on time. Ada and Harry pretending to be Sirius touched the Triwizard Cup and were transported to Little Hangleton by the portkey. Everything was proceeding in an orderly manner according to plan.

Fleur Delacour was attacked and withdrew from the competition, and Viktor Krum withdrew from the competition. These did not attract Fudge's attention, and he still did not take Dumbledore's words to heart.

Just then, Dumbledore discovered that Barty Jr. was missing. Little Barty, pretending to be Moody, was supposed to be patrolling around the maze, but he got away from McGonagall and Hagrid, who were staring at him, and ran away.

Dumbledore immediately realized that something was wrong and things had changed. He quickly stopped the game and asked the professors to lead the students back to the castle.

Although he already knew that the plan had changed, Dumbledore was unable to do anything because he did not know in advance where the portkey would take people. He could only wait for Sirius to send the news back.

But Dumbledore didn't just sit there and wait. After Barty escaped, the principal led people to search Barty's office.

There, Dumbledore found a magic box. During this period, Barty Jr. had been hiding the real Moody in this box so that he could access Moody's hair.

Dumbledore rescued poor Moody and took him to the school infirmary for treatment.

In the school infirmary, Moody told Dumbledore and Fudge what had happened to him. Fudge finally believed that Barty Jr. was not dead, and also knew that Benedick Foley had also escaped from Azkaban and was hanging out with Barty Jr.

But Mr. Minister still didn't believe Dumbledore's conclusion. He didn't think that the storm caused by this man was related to Voldemort.

In this way, Dumbledore patiently persuaded Fudge while anxiously waiting for Sirius to deliver the news to him.

After waiting for a long time, Dumbledore finally received news from Sirius. Dumbledore made the portkey in front of Fudge and invited him to go with him so that he could witness Barty Jr.'s conspiracy with his own eyes.

After all, some things can only be believed if you see them with your own eyes. Dumbledore really had nothing to do with Fudge.

But Fudge was still hesitant. He didn't trust the principal of Hogwarts, and he regarded Dumbledore as his imaginary enemy. Perhaps Mr. Minister also has delusions of being persecuted and always feels that there are unscrupulous people who want to harm him.

Fudge could sit still, but Dumbledore couldn't. Little Barty ran away, and Sirius returned the news so late. There was only one possibility, and that was that Sirius and Ada were in trouble, trouble that was life-threatening.

He couldn't care so much anymore. If he delayed for a second, Sirius and Ada would be in more danger. Dumbledore had to take the first step and no longer care about what Fudge thought.

It was Dumbledore's first step that allowed him to save Sirius, whose life was hanging by a thread, in time, stop the fire from invading the village, and drive back Voldemort.

But it was Dumbledore's first move that made Fudge, who had been grinding for a long time, miss the Death Eaters and Voldemort.

"Cornelly, you heard what Alastor said when we were in the school doctor's office." Dumbledore said, "You also heard what Sirius said. This black fire is right in front of you. You Don’t you understand?”

Dumbledore adjusted his mood and said calmly: "Cornelly, countless evidence points to the fact that he is back, tonight, in this burned place."

You can never wake up someone who is pretending to be asleep. Whether at school or in Little Hangleton, Dumbledore had good things to say, but Fudge just refused to believe him.

Fudge said: "Impossible, absolutely impossible! Benedict Foley, Barty Crouch Jr., and him, I didn't see any of the people you mentioned tonight!"

Of course, you can't see it. Who makes Fudge hesitate and have dirty thoughts? If Fudge came with Dumbledore, he would be able to meet Barty Jr., and maybe get a glimpse of Voldemort.

It's just that he was destined to lose sight of Foley's body. Foley's body had been burned by the fire long ago, with not even ashes left.

"I would like to ask the minister, what happened to this fire? Sky fire?" Ada said loudly. She had tolerated Cornelius Fudge for a long time, and it was really uncomfortable for her.

Fudge was very dissatisfied with Ada's interruption. He felt that this girl was relying on Dumbledore's favor and ignoring him, the Minister of Magic.

Fudge roared: "What do you want to say? Do you want to say that the fire was caused by the mysterious man, or do you want to say that you and the mysterious man had a duel?"

Although due to his own hesitation, Fudge arrived a step late and missed the most exciting content, only catching up with the fire, but Sirius still briefly introduced the situation to the minister.

Although Fudge didn't show it on his face, in his heart he sneered at Sirius's statement.

A little girl who has not graduated from school, no matter how talented she is, how can she face the mysterious man alone? And this girl is still alive and kicking, interrupting the conversations between big shots, how is this possible!

Fudge loudly rebuked Ada, and he continued: "You said that he is back, at least you have to pretend to be deceptive. If it is really like what you said, how can you stand here and talk to me!"

Your brain circuit is invincible and your thinking is extremely clear. You, Drizzt, are not dead. This is the best proof that the mysterious man has not come back, unless you die to show me!

I don’t know what gave Fudge such courage. He seemed to regard Ada as a soft persimmon that could be kneaded at will, and Vida as a soft persimmon.

Perhaps the surveillance shackles on Vader's wrists gave the minister the illusion that Vader Rozier was mediocre and as weak as those pure-blood families he manipulated.

As soon as these words came out, Ada's anger level instantly exploded. She was so disgraced by Voldemort tonight, she had been holding back her anger for a long time, and now Fudge was cursing her to death, how could she bear it!

But as soon as Ada made a move, Laura beside her quickly hugged her to prevent her from continuing. Dumbledore on the far side also stopped him and asked Ada to calm down.

Dumbledore could dissuade Ada, and Laura could hug Ada, but they both ignored the silent Vader, the witch-like Vader Rozier.

I saw a green light light up, accurately passing by Cornelius Fudge's ear, and disappearing into the darkness behind the minister.

Then, I heard Vida say coldly: "This time it's just a warning. Next time, I will personally prepare a coffin for Mr. Minister."

Vader's sudden attack shocked everyone present, but it saved the face of the frightened Fudge.

After all, Aurors are well-trained, and those who can protect Fudge are not weak hands. They reacted quickly. Two of the Aurors stood in front of Fudge, acting as human shields. The other Aurors pulled out their wands and pointed them at Vader.

This side pulled out the magic wand and refused to give up, and the other side was naturally not someone to be bullied.

Laura immediately let go of Ada, and she also pulled out her magic wand, pointing at Fudge in the crowd from afar, as if to capture the thief first. Needless to say, Ada never let go of her wand.

In the cemetery that turned into scorched earth, the people who had just been working together to put out the fire were instantly divided into three factions: Luo, Fu, and Deng, and they were at war with each other.

"By the way, there's something I forgot to ask." Vida's voice was cold and ruthless, "Mr. Minister, could you please tell me how many people are there in your family?"

Dumbledore, who belongs to the third faction, has a headache. Ada is enough for him, but he didn't expect Vader to be such a headache! Press the gourd and the ladle will rise. Dumbledore really has nothing to say.

At this moment, Sirius, who originally belonged to the third faction, silently pulled out his wand. His steps were his choice, and he stood on the side of Vader and Ada.

Fudge, who was outnumbered, remained silent in response to Vader's provocation. I don’t know what Fudge was thinking. He didn’t look at Vader Rosier, but looked at Dumbledore.

It was as if Dumbledore had ordered Vader to do this.