Chapter 568 Dumbledore’s true face

The rain stopped, but the wind continued, and the group headed towards Hogwarts against the wind.

The castle is shrouded in darkness in the distance, like a sleeping dragon or a giant crouching on the mountain top.

They have lived here for seven years. They are the owners here and also the passers-by. But now they are looking for trouble, and they may also confront the professor who taught them.

As the group approached Hogwarts, the turrets and towers of the school became increasingly clear, and the illuminated windows shone softly. Everyone would occasionally chat happily, talking about which was Gryffindor's tower and which was the Astronomy Tower.

But as they walked, everyone became silent. They no longer belonged here, and after today they might not be welcome here anymore. Even Fred and George, who were lively and active by nature, fell silent.

Cedric frowned and looked around. He felt that there was something unusual on this road. The road leading to Hogwarts was too quiet.

"Ada, have you seen any guards along the way?" Cedric asked, "This road should be patrolled."

During the 1993-94 school year, Sirius Black, who was unjustly imprisoned, escaped from prison. The Ministry of Magic at that time stationed a large number of Dementors in Hogsmeade. It can not only "protect" Hogwarts, but also capture the fugitive Sirius.

Now that everyone knows that Voldemort has returned, the Ministry of Magic will naturally send people to protect Hogwarts. Although the Dementors have defected collectively, the Aurors in the Ministry are not all being fed.

When he was in Hogsmeade, Cedric saw the patrolling Aurors, but on the road leading to Hogwarts, Cedric didn't see anyone.

"You read that right, there is really no one on this road." Ada said, she also discovered this problem.

In Ada's opinion, there are three possibilities, either the people patrolling this road collectively skipped work; or someone drove them away because of something; the last possibility is also the worst one, then It's just that they were already dead, so there was no patrol.

But this is Hogwarts, Dumbledore's territory, so the probability of the third possibility happening is very low. Ada herself prefers the second option, which is that Dumbledore temporarily drove away the patrolling guards.

"When you get to school in a while, you will naturally know where the patrollers have gone." Ada continued, "There is nothing to worry about."

After speaking, the group of people continued to move forward, but the atmosphere in the team became more and more solemn. For the sake of loyalty and feelings in their hearts, they gathered here to seek justice for Katie. But the closer they got to the school, the more uncertain they felt.

Finally, the gate of Hogwarts appeared in everyone's sight. The winged boar sculptures on both sides of the gate were still the same. In the open space in front of the gate, Albus Dumbledore stood there, as motionless as a statue.

When they saw Dumbledore in front of the door, everyone had different reactions. Some were surprised, some were disappointed, and some were angry.

Ada didn't have much reaction, as long as she didn't see Professor McGonagall. Cedric was similar to her, except that the person Cedric didn't want to see was Professor Sprout.

Looking at the graduates and undergraduates standing in a row, Dumbledore was also a little surprised. He did not expect so many people to come today. He thought he would only see Ada, and at most the Weasley family. Those twins.

Except for Lini, who had not graduated, all the members of Dawn came. This battle was something Dumbledore had not expected.

"Professor Dumbledore, since you are waiting here, you must know why we are here." Ada walked towards Dumbledore alone, and the others stopped not far away, listening carefully to the conversation between the two.

"I didn't expect Katie Bell to be so important to you." Dumbledore said. He looked tired, as if he had walked for a long time and was rushing back from afar.

"Friendship is precious." Ada said with a smile, "If I were truly heartless, would the professor still tolerate me until now?"

Ada, who was hiding in the ministry office as a stay-at-home girl, thought a lot. Ada believed that Dumbledore wanted to clear her name because she was more affectionate and righteous than Voldemort, it was not easy for her to go to the dark side, and she still had the value of saving.

At the same time, this is also forcing Ada. Nowadays, she has stains all over her body, she is prone to breaking things and doing whatever she wants. After washing away the stains all over her body, she will naturally cherish her white feathers, so that Ada will be more cautious when she is willful again.

Just like when I was in school, if I have scruples in my heart, I won't act too radically.

"I'm so happy and sad to see you tonight," Dumbledore said. "I'm happy that you have many people you care about, but I'm sad that you never learned what 'forgiveness' is."

The distance between the two was quite far, and Ada couldn't clearly see the expression on Dumbledore's face, and couldn't tell whether he was more happy or sad. As for forgiveness, there is no such word in Ada's dictionary. Her mind is bigger than Pinnose's.

"So you have forgiven the person who hurt her on behalf of Katie?" Ada asked, "You don't seem to have the qualifications, and neither do I. Only Katie, who was hurt, does. And we are here to send him to see Katie. of."

Dumbledore sighed and said: "Some people and things are forgivable, and some people and things are unforgivable. I will not forgive Malfoy for Katie, I just think he should not fall into your hands now."

Not knowing what he thought of, Dumbledore raised his blackened right hand and looked at it intently.

"Do you think that bastard is worth saving?" Ada asked, and then she thought of Aberforth's words again, and a somewhat cold idea appeared in her mind.

Dumbledore is taking advantage of Draco Malfoy!

Before achieving Dumbledore's goal, the principal must ensure Malfoy's safety and allow Malfoy's plan to proceed smoothly.

If there is still a possibility for Malfoy to turn back, then give him a hand and give him a chance to start a new life. If Malfoy was stubborn, there wouldn't be much to say.

When it's time to be ruthless, Dumbledore will not be merciful, just like Tom Riddle in his student days.

As for Katie Bell, she can only be considered unlucky because she was chosen by Draco Malfoy.

If the opal necklace is successfully delivered, Katie will be Malfoy's scapegoat; if Katie's express delivery fails, Malfoy will only lose fifteen hundred gold galleons.

But Malfoy miscalculated. He didn't expect that Katie would have an argument with Lini because of the package he prepared. During the argument, she encountered the opal necklace and was cursed.

In Dumbledore's plan to use Malfoy, Katie's intrusion was an unexpected situation and was not part of the plan. Dumbledore will not change his plans because of Katie's appearance. Katie does not have that weight.

"It seems you have figured it out," Dumbledore said. "I can faintly see disappointment on your face, Ada."

"It's not a disappointment, it's a shame." Ada's face showed displeasure. If she hadn't shown her amazing talent back then, would she have ended up like Katie?

For the greater good.

Dumbledore demonstrated this for Ada. In order to achieve the goal, nothing can't be given up. Katie Bell just happened to be the right one. In order to ensure that the plan can be implemented, Katie is equivalent to being given up by Dumbledore.

"No wonder Aberforth asked me to be ready when I came." Ada continued, "That's it."

Dumbledore was obviously stunned for a moment, and then said after a while: "Aberforth has been blaming me and blaming me for the things I did when I was young. For this, I have also blamed myself for many years."

Ada smiled and said: "If one day, killing Harry can kill Tom Riddle, will you give up on him like you gave up on Katie?"