Chapter 673 Grindelwald and Voldemort's First Collaboration

"show me."

Andy took the newspaper and read it quickly.

The incident happened yesterday afternoon. A group of Death Eaters appeared in Diagon Alley without warning and launched attacks on surrounding shops.

After receiving the news, the Ministry of Magic immediately dispatched Aurors and strikers for support, and the two sides fought a fierce battle in Diagon Alley.

At the beginning, both sides were evenly matched and neither could do anything to the other.

But as the battle continued, Voldemort suddenly appeared with another group of Death Eaters. Under Voldemort's powerful offensive, the magic side was almost instantly defeated and many people were killed.

According to statistics from the Daily Prophet, including those killed and captured, the Ministry of Magic lost almost one-third of its armed forces in this battle.

The strange thing is that Dumbledore never showed up from beginning to end.

Because of this, under the pens of some unscrupulous journalists, the conspiracy theory instantly swept the entire British wizarding world.

These guys set the pace really well.

Even Andy, who knew the inside story, couldn't help but wonder if Dumbledore had some conspiracy.

Allow Voldemort to grow stronger?

Keeping the enemy for your own benefit?

You know what, looking at the development of the whole thing, it really seems like they are just harboring an enemy to protect themselves.

The wizarding world would not work without Dumbledore!

After reading the newspaper, Hermione's face became slightly solemn. "Andy, Professor Dumbledore...is he really not in school?"

Andy turned and looked at Hermione with a strange look in his eyes.

Even Hermione began to suspect Dumbledore?

"The professor is indeed not here..."

Andy explained: "There's a little trouble on the European continent. If it's not handled properly, the impact will probably be a hundred times greater than Voldemort's."

"What trouble?" Hermione's eyes widened.

In the little witch's view, Voldemort is already the great devil in the legend. Is there anyone who could be a hundred times more terrifying than Voldemort?

"Um……"

Andy hesitated for a moment, used a silencing spell to block the spread of the sound, and then explained: "Grindelwald escaped from prison."

"Grindelwald—"

Hermione exclaimed, and then lowered her voice and said, "Grindelwald escaped from prison? Andy...you call this a small matter?"

"Uh-huh!" Andy shrugged.

In a way, Grindelwald and Voldemort wanted to do the same thing.

They all want to rule the wizarding world and enslave the Muggles.

The difference between the two is that Grindelwald is more visionary. He can use political means, win people's hearts, and even ran for the position of President of the International Confederation of Wizards.

In comparison, Voldemort is a simple terrorist.

He wasn't even a 'rebel'.

"This is troublesome..."

Hermione said solemnly: "If Grindelwald and the You-Know-Who team up and launch attacks on the European and British wizarding communities at the same time, we..."

Having said that, Hermione suddenly glanced at Andy.

Although they also had two people on their side, Andy was still a student and could not support the Ministry of Magic at any time.

"Uh… Grindelwald is different from Voldemort."

Andy patted Hermione's hand and said, "I think there are only two things Grindelwald wants to do most right now."

"First, send Dumbledore back to Hogwarts."

"Second, clear the name!"

"He has undoubtedly done the first. After Voldemort's attack on Diagon Alley, Dumbledore could no longer leave the British wizarding world."

"So next, he will definitely try to clear his name."

It was difficult for Andy to predict Voldemort's plan because Voldemort's brain circuit was abnormal. But Andy still had some understanding of Grindelwald.

Grindelwald is not really a Dark Lord.

He is a dark wizard, but he is also a politician.

If Grindelwald wants to fulfill his ideal, he must have a legal identity and then appear in front of the world openly.

"Clear the name!?"

Hermione couldn't believe it, "How is this possible?? I've learned about Grindelwald's crimes. If I were a wizard at the Wizengamot, I would definitely sentence him to a Dementor's Kiss."

Andy nodded slightly when he heard this.

That's the truth...right!

Andy decided to tell Grindelwald exactly what Hermione said. When Grindelwald failed, Hermione would judge him in person.

"I have always had a question."

Hermione asked, "Why was Grindelwald only sentenced to life imprisonment after he was captured?"

Andy spread his hands and said, "Because there are too many people following Grindelwald. He is different from Voldemort. If he is sentenced to death, it is likely to cause a big chaos."

Hermione frowned, obviously finding this reason difficult to accept.

"Andy... do you think Grindelwald can be cleared of the charges?"

Hermione looked at Andy and asked with a frown, "Although I think it's unlikely, but... the Grindelwald you mentioned seems to be different from the one I know."

"Um……"

Andy pondered for a moment and explained, "I can't say for sure about this question. There are always some corrupt officials in the Ministry of Magic. Maybe one of them has sided with Grindelwald."

Hermione's face didn't look good.

A large-scale attack occurred in Diagon Alley, and Dumbledore will have to return to the British wizarding world to take charge.

And once Dumbledore comes back, no one will be able to restrain Grindelwald.

But Voldemort couldn't just ignore it.

"Andy..."

Hermione suddenly thought of something. "Logically speaking, when Professor Dumbledore went to Europe to track down Grindelwald, he would definitely leave an emergency contact information for the Ministry of Magic, right?"

"The professor has the Phoenix...if Voldemort launches an attack, the professor can rush back to provide support at any time."

"But……"

"Is the professor in trouble?"

The little witch was a little worried.

"should be!"

Andy nodded. "Grindelwald and Dumbledore are both friends and enemies. He is the one who knows Dumbledore best. It shouldn't be difficult for Grindelwald to plot against Dumbledore."

By now, Andy has figured out many problems.

Without a doubt, this was the first time Grindelwald and Voldemort worked together.

Grindelwald holds Dumbledore back.

Voldemort launched an attack in Diagon Alley.

In this series of events, there is only one real beneficiary.

That's Grindelwald!

Because he got rid of Dumbledore's entanglement and put Dumbledore under tremendous public pressure.

And what about Voldemort?

On the surface, Voldemort won the Battle of Diagon Alley and made the Ministry of Magic pay a huge price.

But Dumbledore is back!

Once Dumbledore returns, the British wizarding world will return to its previous situation - Voldemort is suppressed and unable to move.

And Voldemort will also face an angry Dumbledore.

Andy had already anticipated that the returning Dumbledore would do whatever it took to get rid of Voldemort as soon as possible.

After all, Voldemort's brain circuits are abnormal.

Dumbledore is gone!

He is gone!!

But Voldemort insisted on bringing him back.

It's really like a long time since we last met!