Chapter 639 Tom, long time no see
Andy sat in the corner, hiding his figure, watching the life-and-death duel between the Aurors and the Death Eaters with great interest.
Although the Aurors had the upper hand in the entire battle due to their numerical advantage, professional training and coordination, the frenzied resistance of the Death Eaters also made some Aurors somewhat restrained.
The "craziest" Death Eaters, such as Barty Crouch Jr., really risk their lives, completely disregarding their own safety in battle, and every move is aimed at taking lives.
In comparison, the Aurors are a mixed bag.
Although some Aurors insisted on fighting for justice, they fought with all their might, regardless of life and death.
But for most Aurors, 'Auror' is just a job. What they pursue is just the high salary of the Auror profession...that's all!
Desperately?
nonexistent!
Of course, slacking off is definitely not an option.
In such a life-and-death battle, what's the difference between slacking off and seeking death?
This group of Aurors has their own way of survival.
When they have an advantage, they will attack together with others. But once they are at a disadvantage, these people will defend themselves, which can be summed up in one sentence: I would rather die than let my friends die.
"No wonder Dumbledore established the Order of the Phoenix!" Andy thought to himself.
The Aurors' overall strength is indeed strong, but they are really not good at playing against the wind.
The fact is: in this short battle, as the Aurors had the numerical advantage and forced the Death Eaters to retreat, the number of Aurors' casualties was greater than that of the Death Eaters.
Just outrageous!
The battle was still going on, the Death Eaters retreated again and again, and were now gradually approaching the Floo Network fireplace.
"Don't let them get away!" Scrimgeour roared.
As soon as he finished speaking, green flames ignited in a fireplace and Voldemort's figure emerged from the flames.
"..."
The whole place was silent for a moment, and everyone stopped unconsciously.
"Mystery man!!"
I don't know who yelled, and then the Aurors collectively took a step back. Lucius Malfoy even retreated to the back of the crowd, not wanting to show his head at all.
This made Scrimgeour and Mad-Eye Moody, who did not retreat, stand out.
Voldemort's deterrent power is still very strong.
In the last battle at the Ministry of Magic, although Voldemort failed to defeat Andy, any discerning person could see that after Voldemort got serious, he suppressed Andy in an instant.
Before fighting with Andy, Voldemort single-handedly suppressed dozens of Aurors.
If Dumbledore had not appeared in time, the outcome of the last war would have been really hard to predict.
Of course, facts are facts, and newspaper propaganda is another matter.
Voldemort, holding his wand, walked leisurely to the front of the Death Eaters. All the Death Eaters lowered their heads and retreated to the sides, with some of them looking at Voldemort fanatically.
The Aurors had serious expressions on their faces, and no one dared to take the first step.
Voldemort's eyes swept across everyone, and finally stopped at Lucius Malfoy, "Lucius, my old friend...are you afraid to see me?"
Lucius's face was as pale as paper, cold sweat broke out on his forehead, and his whole body was shaking involuntarily, making him look extremely pitiful.
"Hmm? Lucius?" Seeing Lucius Malfoy hiding behind the crowd pretending to be dead, Voldemort raised his voice slightly.
"Lord...Dark, Dark Lord..." Lucius responded tremblingly.
He has already betrayed me, so it is not okay for him to continue calling me 'Master'.
There's always something wrong with calling him 'mysterious man'.
I dare not call him 'Voldemort'.
After a brainstorm, Lucius Malfoy decided to call Voldemort the 'Dark Lord'.
Be respectful without being too flattering.
"hey-hey!"
Voldemort looked at Lucius Malfoy with a playful look, "Lucius, I trusted you so much and gave you the most important thing...but you actually betrayed me!"
"Tell me...how should I punish you?"
Lucius was trembling and dared not speak. At the same time, he began to curse in his heart: What is Dumbledore doing? Why hasn't he shown up yet? This is too unreliable!
"Lucius?" Voldemort raised his voice again, with a hint of impatience in his tone.
It was clear that if Lucius Malfoy didn't answer now, he would never speak again.
Lucius Malfoy naturally understood this.
"D-Dark Lord..."
Lucius Malfoy thought about it for a long time, but finally decided to tell the truth, "I lost what you gave me... I know you will never let me go."
This is true!
Even Voldemort himself had to admit that when he learned that Lucius Malfoy had lost his diary and "gave" it to Dumbledore, he really wanted to kill Lucius Malfoy.
Even if Lucius Malfoy still has some value, he must die after he has been used up.
With that in mind, Lucius Malfoy's betrayal is not surprising.
In comparison, another suspected undercover candidate, Severus Snape, was naturally not a suspect.
When Snape learned the news that "Voldemort is still alive", he immediately found Voldemort, and then devoted himself to Voldemort's resurrection.
However, Snape also has to take care of the task of "undercover in Hogwarts", so it is difficult for him to move freely.
To this end, Snape specifically sought out Lucius Malfoy and Peter Pettigrew to help him.
These performances are enough to be called loyalty.
Logically speaking, Voldemort should not have suspected Snape.
But there is a prerequisite.
Fourteen years ago, when Snape learned that the so-called savior was Lily's son Harry Potter, he took the initiative to find Voldemort and begged him not to kill Lily.
Voldemort agreed readily.
As for the result... Avada is eating the big melon!
Lily's death was a knot between the two. Voldemort had taken the initiative to test Snape, but Snape said he didn't care about it - compared to immortality and the greatness of black magic, what was a mere Lily?
It seems that Snape is still very loyal.
And he is very capable!
Voldemort was naturally very satisfied with this... Of course, in Voldemort's heart, the only one who could live forever was himself, and only himself.
So next...
Voldemort looked at Lucius Malfoy with cold eyes.
Killing him directly would be too easy, the traitor must live a life worse than death!
Voldemort wanted to torture him in the most cruel way in front of everyone.
The time is... ten thousand years!
War is imminent!
boom!
At this moment, green flames ignited in a fireplace again, and Dumbledore walked out of the flames with a serious expression.
"Tom, long time no see!"
