Chapter 668 Before the War

On the windswept seaside in the far north of Scotland, there is an ancient castle that seems to have been forgotten by the world, standing there alone and silent in the cold, whistling wind of winter.

This old castle is made of hard stone. When night falls, the castle is as quiet as death, exuding an ominous atmosphere of decay, making people afraid to approach it.

Today, this castle, which seems to have been forgotten by the world, welcomes guests one after another.

The rustling of cloaks appeared one after another in the cold air, on the edge of the cold blue water, on the edge of the huge black reef, on the green grass in front of the castle, and in the dense dark woods...

There are wizards apparating in every dark place. Each of these sudden visitors were wearing black robes, with wide hoods covering their faces.

They walked quickly through the green grass and entered the gloomy stone castle one after another.

The whistling cold wind poured into the castle, causing the flames on the torches to sway and flicker. The first few wizards who entered the castle suddenly fell to their knees and walked forward before taking a few steps.

Standing in front of the stairs was a wizard also wearing black robes. His skin was extremely pale, and his red eyes looked brighter in the darkness.

Voldemort looked silently at each Death Eater who walked in, watched them kiss the corners of their robes, watched them step aside respectfully, and then watched them silently kneel in a semicircle around him.

More and more Death Eaters entered the castle, and the ground was covered with darkness.

I don't know whether it was because the room was too cold or because they were afraid of Voldemort's terrifying pressure. From time to time, there would be a slight rustling sound from the kneeling Death Eaters, as if someone was shivering.

After a long time, until no one entered the castle anymore, Voldemort's scarlet eyes glanced at the Death Eaters, and the Death Eaters who were kneeling on the ground all pressed their bodies lower.

"I've been out for a few days, walking around and looking around the magical world." Voldemort said, his cold voice colder than the cold wind in November.

Voldemort continued: "I am very dissatisfied. I smell an unpleasant rancid smell in the magical world. That is the smell emitted by mudbloods. Their existence has tarnished the pure bloodline of wizards and the noble magic. ."

The Death Eaters all trembled again, as if everyone wanted to step back, but did not dare to move rashly.

No one spoke, and no one dared to move. Everyone was waiting for their master to continue what he was saying and to issue new orders.

"I, we, we have achieved some small achievements before, insignificant achievements." Voldemort said, "We killed the leader of the lowly people, the protector of the Mudbloods and Muggles, Albus Dumbledore ."

"Severus!"

Snape in the crowd straightened up slightly and responded respectfully: "Master."

"You did a good job, Severus." Voldemort's voice was still cold, and it didn't sound like a compliment. "Very good, but... it's not enough. We wasted too much time."

With robes as black as ink, eyes as red as blood, and a face so pale that it glowed, Voldemort turned around and walked slowly up the steps. He stood taller, looking down at the Death Eaters below, as if looking down at all living beings in the magical world.

"It's been too long. We have been delaying the great cause that should have been completed sixteen years ago until today." Voldemort said slowly, his tone was quite calm, and there was no trace of anger.

But the Death Eaters kneeling on the ground suddenly became commotion. They wanted to ask their master for forgiveness, and begged their master to give them another chance to atone for their sins.

Voldemort ignored the Death Eaters' pleading and begging. Surprisingly, Voldemort didn't punish them, he didn't even say a word of reprimand.

"I admit that I am a little disappointed. Yes, your performance makes me disappointed." Voldemort said softly, "But I will not forget how you gathered under the Dark Mark, nor will I forget you. How you swore your eternal allegiance to me.”

He lowered his head and scanned the commotion of Death Eaters. Lips move lightly——

"Now, the kind Lord Voldemort will give you a chance to prove your loyalty."

The Death Eaters suddenly became very excited, and their faces in the shadow of the hood were filled with enthusiasm. It seemed that as long as Voldemort gave the order, even if he wanted the moon tonight, they would take it off and offer it to him.

Everyone's expression was the same, excited and fanatical, and they didn't dare to have other expressions.

The big snake sliding down the stairs was looking at them, and its scarlet eyes were also looking at them.

"Hogwarts. Take it to show your loyalty and your bravery." Voldemort said, "Tonight, in Hogwarts, use blood and killing to forge your glory! Forge your own The glory of pure and noble pure blood!”

There was commotion in the hall again, and the faces of those die-hard Death Eaters were flushed with excitement. They had been waiting for this day for too long! They are hungry for blood, hungry for killing, and their desire to wreak havoc is rising crazily.

Bellatrix crawled to Voldemort's feet on her knees. She said piously: "Master, my master, I will kill anyone who dares to be your enemy. I will offer you my loyalty and my love." glory!"

With Bellatrix taking the lead, the rest of the Death Eaters began to offer their loyalty. They clamored to kill all enemies, clamored to break into the Ministry of Magic, and sacrifice the whole of Britain for Voldemort.

A cruel smile appeared on his pale, snake-like face, and Voldemort said: "Very good, your attitude makes me happy. Now, go and call your allies and servants... to burn the flames that cleanse the wizard's bloodline." Go to Hogwarts!"

"As you command! My master!"

The Death Eaters in the hall responded in unison, and they began to exit in an orderly manner, as quietly as when they came in, without making any noise.

After leaving here, some people will gather giants, some people will gather werewolves, and some people will inform dementors... But their final destination is Hogwarts, and tonight is the beginning of the decisive battle. hour!

One after another, the Death Eaters left and rushed to the battlefield, but Bellatrix and the others knelt there and never left.

Bellatrix Lestrange, Rodolphus Lestrange, Antonin Dolohov, Rabastan Lestrange, Dolphin Roll, Terra Firth, and Severus Snape.

These were the only seven Death Eaters left in the castle hall, and they were the core figures among the Death Eaters.

Originally, there should be more people kneeling here, but...the Death Eaters who couldn't come were either imprisoned in prison, or died at the hands of Ada, and some of them rebelled like Lucius Malfoy. .

"I shouldn't have let you separate. I should have personally witnessed your glory." Voldemort said slowly, "But someone needs to go to Godric's Hollow. Dolphin, are you willing to go for the great Lord Voldemort?" Going?"

"Master, I am willing!" the blond man Dolphin Roll said excitedly, "I am willing to die for your great cause!"

Voldemort laughed, a short, high-pitched laugh, and said: "I don't need you to die, Dolphin. What you need to do is go to Godric's Hollow for me, level it, and kill the Mudbloods there. Yes. Can you do it?”

"Yes! My master!" Dolphin Roll said, and then exited the castle.

Voldemort looked at Travers again, and after some words, Travers also left the castle. But the place Travers went to was not Godric's Hollow, but the Fertile Plains.

Similarly, Rabastan Lestrange was also entrusted with an important task by Voldemort, and his target was Dingworth.

These three places are temporary living areas for wizards built by the Ministry of Magic. The wizards living there are all Muggle-born wizards or mixed-blood wizards. Aurors are stationed there to protect the safety of the wizards who live there.

"Severus." Voldemort called Snape's name again and said, "How do you think we should attack Hogwarts? You are the one who has been in school the longest among us. What do you have? Any good advice?”