Chapter 246 The 4th School Year Ends
Then Dumbledore began to babble.
Just when everyone thought he was talking about something harmonious and beautiful and were about to fall asleep.
Dumbledore changed the subject, "The Ministry of Magic did not want me to tell you this. Not even a hint of this was revealed in the newspapers this morning."
The young wizards on both sides of the long table raised their heads and looked at Dumbledore with curiosity.
"Voldemort, he's back!" Dumbledore threw out a big thunder.
There was an uproar in the auditorium instantly.
The little wizards were all shocked and looked at him in disbelief.
They looked at each other, thinking this was another of Dumbledore's jokes.
Except this joke isn't just not funny, it's horrible.
"Last night, Harry Potter disappeared in the maze, but was actually brought before Voldemort.
He witnessed the resurrection of Voldemort.
And Hephaestus also left the maze because he wanted to rescue.
I know that this news may shock some of my classmates' parents.
Perhaps it was because they found it difficult to accept Voldemort's resurgence.
Maybe it's because they think I shouldn't tell you about this.
After all, you are still young.
But I firmly believe that the truth is always better than a lie."
At this moment, every pair of eyes in the hall was fixed on Dumbledore.
Their faces were filled with shock and fear...
Oh, not every face.
The Slytherins seemed very calm.
Most of them are already members of "Shadow".
Moreover, they had only heard about the horror of Voldemort from their elders.
But they saw with their own eyes how powerful Hephes was.
So with Hephaest around, there's no need to be afraid of Voldemort.
"In the face of this situation - the return of Lord Voldemort - our only hope is unity.
Voldemort is good at creating division and hostility. We can only fight him by showing stronger friendship and trust.
As long as we are determined and have the same goal, then the barriers of habits and language will not become obstacles. "
The dinner ended in a very hasty manner.
Many young wizards were in a bad mood because of the news of Voldemort's return.
Even Ron, who always loved food, left the table without taking a few bites.
The rest are predictable.
The next morning, the entrance hall of Hogwarts was already crowded.
Hephis and Hermione were among them, holding hands.
He didn't want to take the train home on a whim, but to personally see off the Slytherins who were about to leave school.
After all, as a leader, you still have to show some compassion to your subordinates.
Just at this moment, Fleur walked quickly across the stone steps and entered the castle.
In the distance, Hagrid was assisting Madame Maxime, happily harnessing two horses.
The Beauxbatons carriage was about to depart.
"Hephis!" Furong's voice was filled with reluctance.
"Hello, Furong, are you leaving now?" Hephis smiled gently.
"I hope we can meet again in the near future." Furong came to Hephes and stretched out her hand.
“I hope to find a job here and improve my English.”
"Of course." Hephis half-shaked her hand politely.
"Goodbye, Hermione and Hephis. It's a pleasure to meet you this time." Fleur turned and left.
"She's really beautiful, isn't she?" Hermione's voice sounded sour.
"When it comes to beauty, Hermione, you are not inferior to anyone." Hephis rubbed the girl's head lovingly.
In the next ten minutes.
Hephis saw off batch after batch of Slytherin students and watched them board the carriages.
When the last carriage drove away, he whispered to Hermione, "Well, it's time for us to go too."
"Yes! Another school year has ended. It feels like time has passed so quickly!" Hermione looked at the sunlight outside the castle.
She is busier this year than last year and always feels like she doesn't have enough time.
If only she still had a time-turner.
As a golden and red halo appeared, Hephis first sent Hermione home.
Mrs. Granger had been waiting for a long time, and when she saw them return, a gentle smile appeared on her face.
Hermione will stay at home with her parents for a few days, and then live in South Kensington, after all, there are sufficient educational resources there.
Although she is currently handling the affairs of the Shadow with ease, they will be confronting the entire Muggle world in the future.
Only by knowing yourself and your enemy can you win every battle.
So she plans to use this rare vacation to recharge her batteries.
Hephis returned to the Blaine house.
Tell An An to prepare a sumptuous dinner. Lucius and Percy will also come tonight.
"Master, how are you?" Lucius walked into the hall and bowed.
Hephis raised his hand slightly, motioning him to sit on the left, "Sit down, Lucius."
Lucius was delighted and quickly took a seat.
Hephis smiled calmly, "Percy, a message just came. He was tripped by Fudge and will arrive later. Let's eat first."
Lucius seemed to be irritated by Fudge and couldn't help but complain.
"That Fudge is so ungrateful that he actually wants to ruin his master's reputation.
If it weren't for the master's kindness, he would have died so many times, and he would still be jumping around."
Hephis was not surprised by Fudge's reaction.
"Don't be angry. Fudge is a complete politician. This chess piece is very useful in my opinion."
Lucius quickly agreed: "Master has foresight."
"You will be very busy in the next few days. Try this. This is the Cantonese soup that An An just learned to make. It will help you relieve your internal heat." Hephis looked amused.
"Thank you, Master." Lucius took a sip and found it very sweet. "This soup is absolutely delicious."
Hephaestus rolled his eyes. Lucius was really good at flattering people!
"Guangfu soup is a general term. This soup has different cooking methods in different seasons.
You can ask your elf to learn it when the time comes. It is good for your health."
"Thank you, my lord, for your consideration. I will definitely..." Lucius wanted to flatter again.
"Okay, let's eat and talk at the same time." Hephis interrupted him directly.
"The former Death Eaters in the shadows will be under your command."
"Thank you, master." Lucius showed a hint of joy on his face, but his heart was beating fast.
Is Hephis going to exclude them?
"Fourteen years ago, you followed Voldemort and did a lot of things. Now he's making a comeback..."
Before Hephaestus finished speaking, Lucius knelt down hurriedly and swore his loyalty.
“Master, please understand that I, Lucius, would never dare to have second thoughts.
If you don't believe me, I will be the first to charge as long as I find Voldemort's hiding place."
Hephis was a little surprised. When did this old guy become so brave?
He used his magic to help Lucius stand up, "Sit down."
