Chapter 973 Sincerity between Wizards
By the time Kyle left the Three Broomsticks, it was already afternoon, and Rosier had left Hogsmeade earlier.
Although Rosier seemed a little disappointed that the additional transaction was not completed, she would definitely not be perfunctory about what Grindelwald had promised.
All Kyle had to do now was wait patiently.
After returning to Hogwarts, the afternoon exam just started. Kyle didn't even need to go back to the castle. He saw the students waiting outside the Forbidden Forest from a distance.
Care of Magical Creatures class... There were only a dozen or so people taking this exam, but almost everyone had a happy smile on their face.
Because their task is to find the Thestrals in the enclosure within the specified time and successfully bring them to the designated place without contacting them.
Under normal circumstances, this question is still difficult, because most Hogwarts students cannot see the Thestrals and can only judge where they may appear based on the knowledge they have learned.
The paddock dedicated to NEWT exams is about the size of three Quidditch pitches. Most students need to rely on extensive knowledge and sufficient experience to be able to find the traces of the Thestrals in this huge open space.
Including taking them to the designated place later, it is also a test of patience.
But now, things seem to have changed.
Kyle saw Seamus Finnigan walk up to the Thestral as if taking a stroll, and lured it to the designated location with a piece of fresh beef leg. The whole process took only a few minutes.
And Justin Finch-Fletchley and his friend McMillan.
How should I put it? This exam is so simple that you only need to go in and take a look around to get a certificate.
"Why the hell did we give up Care of Magical Creatures?"
Farther outside, Ron and Harry were staring at this side, their eyes red.
They came to find Hagrid, but unexpectedly they saw the process of the Care of Magical Creatures exam.
What’s the difference between this and a free certificate...it’s even a full score certificate.
Unfortunately, they had given up this course due to their heavy workload, so they naturally didn't need to take this exam.
"This is one of the few chances for me to get a certificate of excellence..." Ron's heart was bleeding.
"Hagrid hinted at us, remember? When we came to Hagrid to explain, he mentioned the NEWT test."
"Don't be silly, Ron." Hermione said unhappily, "You think the exam is easy because everyone can see the Thestrals after the war, but it was a long time ago that we came to Hagrid. At that time, Hagrid could not have predicted that there would be a war before the exam."
Although she said this, Hermione's tone did not sound very happy.
If she included Care of Magical Creatures, she would have eleven certificates, and the exam for this course didn't seem to require much time to study for.
The three of them waited by the side until the exam was over before going up to find Hagrid.
Kyle followed Tiberus from the Examination Administration back to the castle. His job this time was still to protect the students' safety.
Although thestrals are relatively gentle magical animals, they are carnivores after all.
In the following days, the examination continued in an orderly manner.
By Wednesday, the graduation exams for the young wizards began, and the entire Hogwarts suddenly entered its busiest period, both for professors and students.
That morning, an owl flew into the castle with the mail delivery team and dropped an unsigned letter in front of Kyle in the hall.
Kyle opened it and took a quick look. Then he walked to Professor McGonagall and whispered something to her before leaving Hogwarts in a hurry.
……
at the same time.
While the professors and students of Hogwarts were concentrating on preparing for the exams, the British wizarding world had rapidly become lively in recent days.
All this was because of a Death Eater who narrowly escaped.
Although Voldemort is dead, it is said that he left a treasure in his base camp.
Later, he was defeated in the attack on Hogwarts, and the treasure was accidentally discovered by a Death Eater.
He wanted to leave England with the treasure left by Voldemort, but was caught by a wandering wizard at the dock in Cornwall.
The wandering wizard found a magical diary that could be used for conversation, and an ancient and old map from him.
According to the Death Eaters who drank the truth serum, the diary recorded all of Voldemort's powerful magic, and the places recorded on the map were even more mysterious.
It is said that Voldemort was able to become the Dark Lord because he found a legendary place and learned extremely powerful magic there, including the Horcruxes.
It was a place called Nurmengard.
As the news spread, the dark wizard Grindelwald, who turned Europe upside down seventy years ago, once again returned to everyone's attention.
He possesses the most powerful wand and is Dumbledore's archenemy. He plots to form the International Confederation of Wizards and establish a world ruled by wizards.
It is not surprising at all that such a legendary figure knew how to make Horcruxes. It is very reasonable.
However, with the outbreak of a major internal conflict among the wandering wizards, the map disappeared, and now many people are looking for it.
"Kyle, is it really okay to do this?" Alastor Moody, who was enjoying his retirement life in a dense forest, frowned slightly and said:
"Now, it's not just wizards who want to make Horcruxes who are looking for the map. There are also many who want to make a fortune. What if they are affected..."
"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing and nothing like that will happen." Kyle put away his wand, picked up the map in front of him and looked at it carefully.
He made his first fortune by selling maps, so of course he couldn't neglect his traditional craft, and it remains as good as ever.
"Don't forget, the map is in our hands. Whoever we want to get it can get it. As for those who want to take advantage of it... just treat it as a treasure hunt game."
“Who do you want to give it to? It’s worth making such a big fuss…” Mad-Eye couldn’t help but say, “Now the whole of Britain is in chaos because of this matter. I’ve retired, but you still have to drag me out to help.
"And I must say that Britain really can't afford to have any fewer wizards right now. If it's not a serious crime, let them go."
"Who are you!" Kyle took a half step back and looked at Moody in shock.
"Mad-Eye wouldn't say anything like...let them go."
"It's all because of the last war." Moody rubbed his forehead and didn't care about Kyle's joking fuss.
"There aren't many wizards in Britain to begin with, and hundreds of them were lost in one night. Do you know how much pressure the Ministry of Magic is under?"
"Just some Death Eaters."
"But their families are also wizards." Moody said softly, "You should be able to guess that Voldemort would not choose a Mudblood even if it was to be cannon fodder."
"Besides, as the number of wizards decreases, more people will be watching from outside. Cornwall has been much more lively recently than before."
Of course Kyle knew what Moody meant by the bustle. It must be those wizards who wanted to come to Britain through irregular means.
"Of course, I'm just making a suggestion. After all, I'm retired," Moody continued.
"It's alright." Kyle waved his hand, "I didn't intend to target us anymore, those people were just trying to highlight the authenticity of the map.
"If there is no movement from our side, no one will believe it."
After the last war, the British wizarding world became much cleaner, as if it had been washed with water... This is very good. If you use more force, it will be troublesome if it is torn apart.
To be honest, if some big mouth hadn't spread the news outside, he would never have cooperated with Rozier.
"Others... who are you going to give the map to?"
“I don’t know,” Kyle said.
"You don't know?" Moody was stunned.
"The person who actually carried this out was another collaborator of mine."
Kyle picked up the parchment in his hand and shook it, saying, "I am only responsible for creating this map. The rest, including how to make it appear in the hands of someone who needs it and the candidates for the map, will be arranged by her.
"Don't interfere, don't give orders, this is what we agreed on before."
"Will it work?" Moody was a little worried. "Those people are not stupid. If your partner can really deceive them, what if someone suspects..."
"That won't be possible." Kyle shook his head with a firm tone.
“Although I don’t like that partner, I have to admit that she is very strong and capable. She has almost never made mistakes in what she promised.
"On the few occasions when I did, it was because my opponent was Dumbledore."
"Albus?" Moody looked at Kyle in surprise and blurted out, "Who is your partner?"
"Please allow me to keep this a secret, Alastor," Kyle said.
Moody was silent for a moment and didn't ask any more questions.
As I said just now, he is retired and there is no need to maintain such a strong curiosity.
Besides, he believed in Kyle.
"Then why did you come to see me this time?"
"Let's advertise more," Kyle said. "Think of a few reasonable or unreasonable stories to make Knockturn Alley or Cornwall Pier more lively these days."
Moody moved his mouth. He really wanted to tell Kyle that he was no longer the leader of the wandering wizards. His abilities and status were limited, and it was already very difficult for him to achieve what he had now.
But when the words came to his lips, he thought of the "partner" Kyle mentioned and Kyle's high evaluation of her.
Moody's competitive spirit suddenly came up and he nodded vigorously.
"No problem, leave it to me!"
"I knew I'd find the right person." Kyle smiled.
He glanced at the time.
"I have something else to do. Let's talk next time."
With a crisp sound, Kyle Apparated away.
It was not until this time that Moody gradually realized that he seemed to have taken on a big job.
It is not difficult to spread a piece of news that comes out of nowhere, but it is not so easy to hide yourself at the same time.
His current identity is just an ordinary wandering wizard. There are really not many people around him who can be used, and it is impossible for him to ask the Ministry of Magic for help.
So he had to do everything himself. What he had done before had already kept him busy enough, as he had to run to several places a day, let alone the future.
Moody stayed where he was, not sure if it was an illusion, but he felt as if Kyle had tricked him.
Probably not... He shook his head.
As an old Auror, he still has some vigilance. It must be because he has been spending too much time with wandering wizards recently and has unknowingly become as impulsive as them.
I was so impulsive...
Moody sighed.
On the other side, Kyle reappeared, already at the door of the Three Broomsticks.
Almost at the same time, Rozier also arrived.
"He's very satisfied."
"what?"
"He is very satisfied with what you brought," Rozier said again.
"Of course, I carefully selected it. If he is not satisfied, he is just looking for trouble."
Rozier looked at Kyle with a complicated look, but quickly returned to normal.
She didn't waste any words and directly stretched out her hand, "Take it, as a reward, you don't need to interfere with the rest, I will be fully responsible."
"Is this what Grindelwald meant?"
"That's what I meant." Rozier said casually, "Why, you don't believe me?"
"Believe it." Kyle decisively took out the newly made map and handed it to Rozier.
"Professional matters must be left to professionals. I won't join in the fun."
"Huh..." Rozier sneered, "Why do I feel like you are scolding me?"
"I'm not, I don't, those are all genuine compliments."
"You are too modest." Rozier glanced at the map, "You are much more professional than me to make something like this.
Rozier raised his lips slightly, "To be honest, if you were born seventy years earlier, I would definitely find a way to kill you... to prevent you from threatening my position."
"Then I'm really lucky." Kyle smiled.
Rozier smiled as well, tossing a piece of parchment to Kyle.
"what is this?"
"The list," Rozier said, "is a little gift from me."
"Those foreign wizards?"
"No." Rozier shook his head. "Since I agreed to take over, you don't need to know that. I found someone else."
"It has not been peaceful in the past few days in the UK. These few people have contributed the most. As long as they disappear, your Ministry of Magic should be able to relax a lot."
"If it's inconvenient for you, I can do it for you without any compensation."
"Don't bother you with this. We can handle it ourselves." Kyle put away the parchment.
"Oh, thank you."
"You're welcome."
With that, Rosier disappeared into the middle of the streets of Hogsmeade.
Originally, Kyle was planning to go to the forest where Nurmengard was located and hide the Horcrux production drawings under the tall tower.
But now that Rozier has taken over everything, it seems that he doesn't need to go anymore.
And Rosier knew the whole plan. For her, it was not difficult at all to make a fake Horcrux production diagram.
She is truly a professional in this regard.
As expected, it is better for wizards to be sincere with each other.
He did not do things half-heartedly but made a photo album for Grindelwald with great care, which saved him a lot of trouble.
