Chapter 398 Dispute, Fear, and Separation

A dozen wizards were still busy on the island. The collapsed houses floated and the items buried underneath were cleared out one by one.

Various documents, machinery, medicines... were piled up in the open space. In order to organize these things, half of the clerks from the British Ministry of Magic were sent over, and many were even seconded from the Ministry of Magic in several other surrounding countries. manpower.

After Dumbledore's intervention, the United States Ministry of Magic was excluded, but some small African countries participated.

Because there are more than a dozen children from Africa in the island's dungeon. It is unknown how many others were buried.

Some of the relatively intact buildings on the island have been converted into interrogation rooms, and Veritaserum has been specially approved for use by the Wizengamot Court.

Under the influence of the potion, the Muggle soldiers were almost defenseless and vomited everything they knew.

But what the soldiers at the bottom know is very limited, and there is almost no valuable intelligence. But the people in charge who really mastered the secret were all dead.

Fudge has no patience to wait on this barren island. He still has several big projects to pay attention to! In particular, the establishment of the Quidditch World Cup was a top priority. In Fudge's mind, other things had to be put in the back burner.

Muggles who covet wizards' magic are indeed scary, but Fudge feels that there will always be someone else who will deal with this matter - such as Dumbledore, or the Ministry of Magic of other countries.

After all, very few of the children abducted to this island were born in the UK. Most came from the United States, Australia, Southern Europe, Africa and West Asia.

For Fudge, this was not his business. If Dumbledore hadn't been involved first and the British Ministry of Magic had been contacted first, then Fudge would have only needed to send a few people to participate in a friendly manner at most.

The future troubles will be left to the future Minister of Magic. Fudge only cares about whether the British wizarding community is peaceful enough during his tenure and whether he can leave a beautiful resume.

Soon after, at Fudge's insistence, although all follow-up work had not yet been completed, most Ministry of Magic officials were ready to return to the UK, along with dozens of children who could not find a home to return to, as well as Mabel the Obscurial. .

To transport the children, the Ministry of Magic procured a nearby cruise ship.

The white cruise ship is like a huge whale, sailing on the vast sea. There was a fierce argument in one of the rooms, and Fudge's voice was particularly high-pitched——

"Dumbledore, Dumbledore, you can't always be like this."

Fudge said uneasily: "Let that Obscurus go to school? Are you crazy?"

"——Ossara, Obscurus, aren't they all one? There's no point in worrying about these. Really, you must know what I'm worried about... We have to think about the safety of our students..."

"Ah... of course... of course... I know you must have your own considerations, Dumbledore... I know you will do your best to protect the safety of the students..."

"But look, look at those poor Muggles outside, what have they become?"

"Oh, it doesn't matter whether these Muggles are pitiful or not. They committed a crime. I know that they hurt that young lady. I also know that you have said it three times... but what matters is the harm caused by the Obscurus. It’s not fake!”

"The students in the school don't even have these Muggles to protect themselves! If you put Obscurus in, what's the difference between putting a hungry wolf among the sheep?"

"I definitely don't distrust your ability, Dumbledore... Well, from our responsibilities, I think it is the minimum to not let this kind of creature enter the campus... She is very pitiful, but this cannot be the case for other The reason for the children to go on adventures together..."

"There are other children with magical powers, and we can't just let them go home... What if there is a potential Obscurus among them?"

"I think it would be better for everyone if the Obscurial One should be put to death directly. I believe that the people who were injured on the island also think so..."

"As for the other children, and that Hailey, they will be placed in the dungeon for observation for a period of time... This is not a bad thing, it is just to reassure everyone, it is a safety measure..."

"How long... How can we say this accurately? We have to make sure there is no danger at all. I heard that the Obscurial won't live too long, but three to five years is always needed..."

…

Mabel hugged Hailey tightly, and the two of them nestled on the sofa, surrounded by several expressionless and serious wizards.

They were wearing black wizard robes, which reminded the two girls of the black-clad soldiers on the island.

Even the eyes are so similar - wariness, disgust, fear...

It's like they are people who shouldn't exist.

Mabel has been following Dumbledore these past few days. When Dumbledore was busy, a fat witch would look after them.

She calls herself Professor Sprout. She is gentle and kind. She always has a lovely smile on her face. She takes care of the two of them very carefully and considerately, giving people a mother-like feeling, which makes Maybelle and Hailey gradually let go. She became wary and had an endless yearning for her school.

But today, Professor Sprout was forced to leave, and some people claiming to be Aurors from the Ministry of Magic took over their "care". Since then, the two sisters have not seen a single smiling face.

And this quarrel dragged the two of them back to reality.

Fudge's words drifted into their ears through a thin wooden door.

Dumbledore had been fighting for them. He said he would ensure that Mabel would not hurt others and would ensure the safety of the students.

He said that the current situation was not Mabel's fault. As an adult, he should give children a chance to grow up and a future.

He also said that he would guarantee Mabel and he was willing to take full responsibility.

Dumbledore's words made Mabel's eyes burst into tears, but at the same time, Fudge's attitude made her heart immersed in ice water.

The man who sounded timid and seemed very weak was extremely determined. He insisted on executing Mabel and the other children would be locked up in the dungeon for three to five years.

In this way, even if they were not silent originally, they would probably become silent.

But every word of that man stood on the public interest, duty and power, which made Dumbledore's pity for the sisters seem very willful.

Finally, Fudge said, "How about this, Dumbledore? Let's start a board of directors at Hogwarts. My opinion is not important, but if all twelve directors agree with you, then I have no objection..."

"But I think if they all know what you want to do, I'm afraid the board will also think that you should leave the school and suspend your duties. Otherwise, you will bring werewolves, vampires and trolls into the school next time..."

Dumbledore paused, he looked at Fudge deeply, and said nothing.

Fudge knew that he had finally grasped the way to truly check and balance Dumbledore, and he couldn't help but smile triumphantly.

This smile was put away as soon as it was released, Fudge still put on a worried look, for the country and the people, saying how risky and willful Dumbledore's approach was, and how he shouldn't do it at all.

After being suppressed by the old man for so long, he finally had the upper hand on the moral high ground. Fudge couldn't help but get carried away, and hinted in a yin-yang tone that Dumbledore had begun to get old and confused, and he was the one who was really working hard for the future of wizards.

Fudge didn't care whether the two little girls in the next room heard what he said - he was no match for the Obscurial, but wasn't there Dumbledore next to him?

If Dumbledore watched the Obscurial harming people, he would not be Dumbledore.

Relying on the strongest protection in the world, Fudge even hoped that Mabel would release the Obscurial to attack him immediately, so that he could prove that he was right.

Hayley hugged Mabel tightly, trembling with fear, fearing the unknown fate of the two.

Mabel covered the little girl's ears, but her eyes fell on the window -

On the blue sea, several dolphins were sailing with the ship, and they jumped out of the sea from time to time, drawing beautiful arcs in the air.

Mabel could hear someone on the deck cheering excitedly. They were the accompanying Ministry of Magic clerks, some of whom were not much older than Mabel, and their faces were still innocent and childish.

They held thin wands in their hands, and their arms were as thin as bamboo poles, but with a wave of the wand, they could make stones that looked like they weighed several tons float.

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Mabel recalled the scene when she and Wade sat on the broom to save Hayley. The boy who looked the same age as her could turn small insects into terrible monsters.

Then what?

Those researchers who once made Mabel tremble were easily torn apart by the enlarged insects, without even a chance to escape.

She remembered that when she turned into Obscurus, those arrogant black soldiers and those wizards who mastered powerful magic were all equally terrified and powerless.

If the Aurors in front of them who treated them as prisoners were not facing "Mabel" but "Obscura", would they still look at them with such eyes?

Including that Fudge... When he was almost swept away by the black air before, he looked like he was about to wet his pants, not like the one who was shouting and killing now...

Although she had not received similar education, at this moment, Mabel understood a truth without a teacher -

All fear comes from insufficient force.

When she surrendered like a lamb and let others decide her fate, others would not consider her pain and helplessness. Most people would only consider their own interests like Fudge.

Only when she showed the power to destroy everything could she dominate her own destiny, and could... protect Hayley, Zeke, and other children, so that they would not have to jump from one abyss to another.

But in this way, Dumbledore's efforts for her would be in vain, and she would never have the chance to enter Hogwarts again...

Hayley suddenly felt a chill on the back of her neck. She looked up and was surprised to see Mabel crying silently.

"Mabel?!" Hayley was startled and hurriedly wiped her tears: "Don't be afraid... My mother said that people will become stars in the sky after death, and then we will be together in the sky and never separate."

"I'm sorry... Hayley..." Mabel choked and hugged her little sister, whispering in her ear: "We have to separate, but no matter where I am, I will always protect you..."

Hayley opened her eyes wide, and she struggled in panic, trying to see Mabel's face. But she was held tightly and failed to do so.

Then, she was pushed hard, and the whole person flew out and hit a bald Auror.

"What happened?"

The Auror caught Hayley in surprise, and when he looked up, he saw that Mabel's eyes had turned pure white, her body was shaking violently, and wisps of black air came out of her body.

A shrill alarm sounded instantly, and several spells shot at Mabel, but only hit the sofa and the opposite wall.

The original girl had turned into a rolling black mist, and she only stayed for a moment before breaking through the window and flying out.

The next second, Dumbledore and Fudge rushed into the door, but they could only see the black air rushing into the clouds and disappearing in an instant.

"She...she...she ran away, Dumbledore!" Fudge shouted in panic, "Why didn't you stop her?"

Dumbledore was silent for a while, then smiled helplessly, "Yes, she ran away...She was always well-behaved before, why did she run away now, Cornelius?"

Fudge's face darkened, he stuttered and couldn't speak, and then he began to accuse the Aurors of not being diligent enough.

Several Aurors also had their difficulties.

This was the first time they faced the Obscurus, and they always thought that with their magical abilities, it would not be difficult to control a little girl who had never learned a spell. Who knew that the Obscurus would transform so quickly?

Everyone also blamed Fudge in their hearts - even if they wanted to execute the Obscurus, couldn't they say it in another place? Why did they quarrel around them?

But Fudge was the boss and they were subordinates, so everyone could only lower their heads and acquiesce that Fudge was right to scold him and that they were incompetent wastes.

After a rage, Fudge ran to discuss with Scrimgeour how to catch the Obscurus who had escaped.

Professor Sprout stood outside the door, watching Fudge leave, and she walked into the room.

"Will you give this child to me?" She said to Auror Kingsley Shacklebolt who was holding Hayley, "She has no magic, she is just an ordinary person."

Kingsley was stunned for a moment, and silently handed Hayley over.

The little girl fell into a familiar, warm embrace, and then burst into tears.

Several Aurors in the room showed embarrassed expressions and left one after another. Kingsley hesitated for a moment and deliberately stayed at the end.

Dumbledore whispered to comfort Hayley for a while, and then told Professor Sprout a few words. When he went out, he saw Kingsley standing quietly outside the door.

"Dumbledore." Kingsley asked, "Can I talk to you?"

Seeing the wizard's serious and serious expression, Dumbledore, who was exhausted because of Fudge and Mabel, finally smiled a little. He nodded and said, "Of course."