Chapter 316 The Return of Grindelwald and Voldemort (Three in One)

"They are all dead, how is that possible?"

"What do Aurors do for food? Things can happen when people are in front of them."

"What was the cause of death? Who did it?"

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As the young wizard said in a panic, the surrounding Wizengamot members stood up and asked dissatisfied questions.

Yesterday, Lockhart returned with the wizard captives and handed them over to the Ministry of Magic. The whole world knew about it and it even made it into the newspapers.

As a result, it was all over on the second day. The slap in the face must have been too fast.

Then, some pure-blood Wizengamot members looked at each other, their eyes full of doubts.

They don't seem to have arranged for anyone to take action.

But no matter if someone takes action, at least a lot of hidden dangers have been eliminated.

I don’t know who is a good person who dares to take action directly.

As their thoughts turned, they also began to ask questions.

Well, anyway, people are dead and it’s show time.

clang! clang! clang!

"Quiet! Quiet!"

Judge Millar rang the small bell again to call for silence.

To be honest, she was a little speechless.

This is the first time in so many years that everyone needs to be reminded of silence so frequently.

Soon, everyone sat down quietly.

"Albert Kingsley, tell me what's going on."

After the young wizard Alberto heard this, the panic expression on his face gradually calmed down.

At the same time, I also felt a little bit confused in my heart.

What's going on today? Do you panic so easily? Judge Myrdal should have been informed in a whisper.

But there was no time to think deeply, because Judge Myrdal called his name here.

"Alberto, please explain the current situation to all members of the Wizengamot."

"Okay, Judge Myrdal." Alberto said immediately.

"Everyone, I just went to the Aurors to call for the prisoners."

"As a result, when I arrived at the room where the prisoners were held, I saw them howling in pain without saying a few words."

"It was found that their facial features were constantly bleeding from blood, and black mist was emitting around their bodies."

"The Auror next to me said it was black magic and kept casting various counter-curses, but there was no solution at all."

"In the end, these seven prisoners were basically reduced to withered bones."

Alberto described the cruel scenes he saw with a trembling voice, making the wizards around him frown.

Typical black magic, and most likely a trigger type, or a curse type, both possible.

These prisoners died in miserable conditions, and the Aurors were helpless, indicating that this was definitely a top-notch black magic.

And within the Ministry of Magic, you must know that countless defensive spells have been cast on the Ministry of Magic over the years.

To be able to break through so many constraints and perform magic, he is definitely a top dark wizard.

At the thought of this, the expressions of some Wizengamot members of pure-blood families changed slightly.

As if thinking of someone.

At this moment, suddenly.

"Alberto, I would like to ask, are the three sheep I brought here still alive?"

"Also, can I take the liberty of taking a look at your memory? Some details may be distorted just by describing them."

"I have some guesses, but I need to look at your memory of the scene, or the memories of other Aurors."

Alberto looked to the side following the voice. It was Lockhart's request.

Facing Lockhart's request, Alberto hesitated.

It's not a good thing to have someone's memory retrieved. If you don't pay attention, there may be problems with your memory or you may be seen by others.

That Rango Marcos is a classic case.

With his thoughts turning, Alberto said: "Professor Lockhart, regarding the three sheep you brought, please wait a moment, I will go back and ask first."

Well, I didn’t mention the memory thing.

As he spoke, Alberto ran back, but after just a few steps, he turned around and came back.

because

A middle-aged wizard with a medium build and a bit of weight, wearing a suit, walked slowly over.

It was none other than Minister of Magic Cornelius Fudge.

As the Minister of Magic, under the supervision of many Aurors in the Ministry of Magic, if someone loses his life, it is simply a slap in the face.

He had only been in office for less than two years, and when something like this happened, he was almost going crazy.

He could even imagine what news would be written in the Daily Prophet tomorrow if there was no intervention?

He came here this time to reduce the impact. As the source of the incident, he naturally had to arrive as soon as possible.

As for Lockhart's question, Fudge naturally knew it. He pondered for a moment and then spoke in a deep voice.

"Professor Lockhart, you brought three sheep because the Cursebreaker has not broken your spell and is still trying to break it."

"I'll have someone bring it here immediately to break the spell."

"As for memory."

Fudge stretched out his hand to greet Alberto, whispered a few words in his ear, and then said with a smile: "Professor Lockhart, you can check his memory later."

Lockhart was a little surprised when he heard what Fudge said.

Unexpectedly, the Minister of Magic was quite cooperative.

Immediately, he nodded slightly and praised without being polite: "As expected of the Minister of Magic, he does things neatly and neatly."

"I believe that under your leadership, we will usher in a new future."

Well, if you say more, you won't lose a piece of meat.

Hearing what Lockhart said, Fudge had a smile on his face.

Isn't this Professor Lockhart as difficult to get along with as those purebloods say?

It seems that it shouldn't be a problem for him to help suppress the Ministry of Magic's public opinion.

As the Minister of Magic, it is natural to solve the source of the problem.

The other members are easy to talk to and have certain connections. Let them minimize discussions and it will never be a problem.

However, for Lockhart, he was the one who captured the person and was also put on trial. If something happened, it would be easy for things to go wrong.

Fudge, his first thought was to comfort him as much as possible.

During his term of office, it is better to have peace and stability.

Only in this way can we continue to be re-elected.

Afterwards, Fudge and Lockhart briefly exchanged a few words and hinted at something.

Seeing that Lockhart said there was no problem, he said hello with peace of mind.

This time Dumbledore also came, although he was a little disgusted, worried, and even afraid of the huge influence behind Dumbledore.

But this did not prevent him from consulting Dumbledore and using Dumbledore's influence to do things.

Dumbledore felt helpless when he saw Fudge in front of him, but he also said a few words.

at this time

What! What! What!

The sound of sheep sounded, and an Auror, holding three red ropes in his hand, pulled forward.

The three sheep behind them felt the stinging pain from the red rope on their necks, and struggled and screamed, but they had no choice but to move forward along the rope.

"Professor Lockhart, I brought you the sheep. Please take a look."

After Lockhart saw the sheep, he raised the corners of his mouth, waved to the Auror, and said, "Trouble."

At the same time, in the eyes of everyone, the magic rope in the Auror's hand disappeared and reappeared in Lockhart's hand.

This scene made many wizards' hearts sink.

Casting spells without a wand! !

Now, the only uncertainty is how far Lockhart can fight without a wand.

"Minister Fudge, do you have anything else to say? If not, then I will start to break the curse."

Hearing Lockhart's reminder, Fudge nodded and looked at the three sheep with interest.

He had heard that there was nothing the rescuers could do, and he even thought it was a prank.

Because these three sheep have no magic power fluctuations and no traces of the transformation spell, as if they were just three sheep.

At the same time, Dumbledore also narrowed his eyes.

Given his level, he seemed to have only seen some clues.

He started out with the Transfiguration Curse and entered Hogwarts. His research on this aspect is quite profound.

But these three sheep, if he saw souls, were almost perfect.

Lockhart didn't care about this, his feet touched the ground lightly and moved slightly.

In an instant, a pale golden field enveloped the three sheep in front of them.

Wizard talent - rewrite reality!

As soon as the thought changed, the three standing sheep began to gradually change their shape, from a flock of sheep to a human shape.

The horns on the head began to shrink, revealing a head full of white hair.

The white wool also slowly disappeared, turning into old skin.

The limbs turned into hands and feet, touching the ground.

Soon the three sheep transformed into three men chasing Lockhart.

Lockhart frowned slightly when he saw the exposed old skin of the three people, and waved gently again.

Black wizard robes appeared on the three of them.

However, the three people who stood up had dull eyes, as if they were already dead.

The wizards around also seemed to see something.

because

The three of them had only slight fluctuations in magic power, as if they were squibs.

"I'm very sorry, Minister Fudge." Lockhart said apologetically: "After all, I created this curse myself not long ago."

"So there may have been some oversight that affected their magic, causing them to appear to have lost their magical abilities."

"But it's not a big problem. They can completely recover through meditation later."

Hearing what Lockhart said, the wizards around him shuddered and subconsciously took a step back.

Killing people and punishing the heart, this is killing people and killing the heart!

They didn't believe what Lockhart said about the magic being affected by a spell.

This is naked revenge.

And they were told that they could only recover through meditation.

A slap in the face.

They wanted to say something to refute, but when they thought of the mental pressure Lockhart had just brought to them, they were all speechless.

When Fudge heard this, the corner of his mouth twitched slightly, and he wanted to say something, but found that he had nothing to say.

After all, these are prisoners, prisoners.

The only thing worthy of praise is that they are all old wizards from pure-blood families, and their influence is not weak.

However, the matter has come to this, and there is nothing he can do.

"Three wizards, let's talk about Grindelwald."

Lockhart saw that no one spoke, so he asked directly to the three wizards Herman without any politeness.

But Herman and others have been extremely sad since they discovered that they had lost their magic ability.

He didn't want to say anything, and even thought about simply dying.

Seeing that none of the three cooperated, Lockhart curled his lips.

"Everyone, it seems that these three have a deep relationship with Grindelwald and are unwilling to disclose any information." Lockhart said to everyone.

"In this way, I have developed a magic that can project their memories. Would you like to see Grindelwald with your own eyes?"

"Secretary Fudge, what do you think?"

At this moment, Cornelius Fudge was a little confused when he heard Grindelwald.

Shouldn't we be talking about Lockhart stealing research and casting the Unspeakable Curse?

Why did he end up on Grindelwald?

Instantly, he felt that the whole thing was a little complicated.

When Lockhart saw no reaction from the crowd, he simply assumed that they had acquiesced.

He stretched out his right hand, pointed his fingers at the three Hermans, and with a flick, three silvery white threads disappeared between the eyebrows of the three people at a speed visible to the naked eye.

After the thread was submerged, Lockhart made a strange gesture with his right hand and pulled it back.

Under the gaze of everyone, three miniature silver-white light balls were slowly pulled out by silk threads, and then slowly floated in front of everyone.

Without Lockhart's introduction, they knew that these were the memories of the three of them.

Immediately afterwards, Lockhart reminded: "Everyone, please note that the following are projection images and will not attack anyone."

After hearing this, everyone nodded slightly, while Lockhart waved directly.

puff!

In an instant, three silver-white light balls turned into silver-white mist with a pop, and then expanded rapidly as if they were stimulated by some kind of stimulus.

Soon, the entire Wizengamot courtroom was filled with silver-white mist.

Perhaps due to Lockhart's reminder, everyone did not panic, but Dumbledore looked at them with interest.

Lockhart's magic is much easier to use than the Pensieve.

Alas, I really don’t know how he researched it.

It's a pity that Hogwarts' Heritage Library didn't find much information, otherwise we could have gotten some clues about runes.

While Dumbledore was thinking.

The fog gradually dissipated, but the entire space scene turned into ice and snow.

It is the snowy wilderness area of ​​Norway.

Soon, in the eyes of everyone, the scene of Lockhart and Herman confronting 17 pure-blood wizards appeared.

Then

Everyone saw that Lockhart used a space magic to divert a large number of enemy spells. Seventeen wizards were dead and disabled.

This silenced everyone.

What made them even more frightened was that Lockhart's battle with the three Hermans was a crushing one.

A large number of curses, including death curses, rained down on Lockhart.

But they were all defended.

Even the death curse seemed to be broken.

This made everyone feel a bit dreamy, and Dumbledore was also very surprised.

They were able to clearly discover that the magic Lockhart cast was different from theirs and was entirely based on rune research.

In other words, this is all Loha's own magic.

The power of the new spell and Lockhart's crushing combat power made them subconsciously feel awe and desire in their hearts.

That is the desire for runes, and with a little guidance, it can be transformed into a desire for a new magic system.

Sensing everyone's emotions, Lockhart nodded slightly.

Soon, in the eyes of everyone, the three Hermans fled frantically.

But under Lockhart's spell, he was helpless and turned into a sheep.

Many members of the Wizengamot lamented that they would have died long ago.

At the same time, most of them knew that this was a demonstration by Lockhart.

The target of the demonstration was undoubtedly the group of pure-blood families, while the others were just incidental.

When Dumbledore saw this, he seemed to understand a little.

Lockhart, like Grindelwald, both awakened their wizarding talents.

While everyone was thinking, they heard Lockhart reminding them again.

"Everyone, Grindelwald is coming."

Hearing this, everyone condensed their spirits.

When the Minister of Magic, Cornelius Fudge, saw the scene just now, he was filled with thoughts, and he felt faintly afraid of Professor Lockhart.

People really dare to kill, and directly turn the enemy into a beast, and then abolish the magic power and become a dumb cannon.

This method is also really cruel.

The most important thing is that this guy has always followed the rules on the surface. If others want to find fault, they can't.

He is not afraid of good people like Dumbledore, but he is afraid of ruthless people who are fair on the outside but dark on the inside.

While he was thinking, he saw the scene change, and a middle-aged wizard appeared again.

Then Aurors from the Ministry of Magic and members of the Order of the Phoenix came.

But in their eyes, except for Moody and others whose faces were clear, the others were blurry.

In their confused moment, Lockhart's apologetic voice came to their ears again.

"I'm very sorry. Some people are my friends and came here specifically to help me this time. They don't want to reveal their information, so I respect their wishes."

After hearing this, no one said much.

Dumbledore nodded slightly, but Lockhart was still as caring.

If the identities of the people in the Order of the Phoenix were revealed, wouldn't it be a good thing for him?

Immediately, he continued to focus on Grindelwald.

He was curious, how had he changed over the years?

Soon, the magic powers of Lockhart and Grindelwald collided.

Even though it was a projection, they seemed to be able to feel the tension in the atmosphere.

Immediately afterwards, there was another competition of magic spells.

The two waved their magic wands, and the massive magic spells collided and offset each other very cleverly, making everyone take a deep breath.

It shows the two people's surging magic power and exquisite control.

There was hardly any doubt in their hearts at this moment.

The appearance of Li Huo later made some familiar Wizengamot members have inexplicable expressions on their faces.

They had personally experienced the era of Grindelwald, when the entire wizarding world was in collective panic, and even the Wizarding World War was about to break out.

In the end, the two reached a tacit truce, and

Grindelwald reveals his true form.

Familiar faces appeared again, and everyone had heated discussions.

There is no doubt that Grindelwald really appeared. Where they go from here is something that needs to be considered repeatedly.

However, someone soon set their sights on Lockhart.

Dumbledore was already old and Lockhart was in his prime.

There is no doubt that how to choose the inclination that you have in mind?

Sensing the change in everyone's inner emotions, Lockhart said in a deep voice: "Everyone, I think we should be prepared for Grindelwald to appear again."

"As far as I know, Grindelwald didn't wreak havoc in Britain last time, but that's not necessarily the case this time."

After hearing what Lockhart said, everyone's faces showed sadness.

Then, without waiting for everyone to discuss, Lockhart said again: "Everyone, Grindelwald's matter has been proven."

"Next, we should solve the incident regarding the death of the wizard prisoner."

With that said, Lohard asked Fudge: "Minister Fudge, I will now check the memory of wizard Alberto to find out the truth for the Ministry of Magic."

Hearing this, Cornelius Fudge, who had just reacted, nodded subconsciously.

He now only feels a little powerless when it comes to Grindelwald's appearance.

Why can't there be more peace during his term?

Lockhart greeted Alberto directly: "Alberto, don't be nervous, there is no danger."

"Okay, okay, Professor Lockhart." Thinking of what Minister Fudge just said, Alberto gritted his teeth and nodded, and said nervously: "You must be careful."

Seeing this, Lockhart nodded slightly, then stretched out his index finger and tapped Alberto's forehead.

In an instant, a silver thread appeared and sank into his forehead. Similarly, a dangerous silver ball was quickly pulled out.

As Lockhart took control, silvery white mist filled the entire courtroom again.

The scene changed and everyone came to the Ministry of Magic and in front of the detention room.

Watching Albert knocking on the door gently, then pulling the door open and entering, he said to the guarding Auror sitting inside.

"Dear Aurors, I was ordered by Judge Miranda to take these wizard captives to the courtroom for interrogation."

As he spoke, he looked at the captured wizard prisoners in the glass wall opposite.

After hearing this, the Auror nodded and was about to say something.

At this moment, suddenly.

"Ahhh."

"Oh save me, save me"

In the eyes of everyone, the wizards and prisoners who were being watched began to wail in pain.

The blood vessels on the body were extremely conspicuous, as if they were constantly expanding, and bright red blood flowed out along the facial features.

At the same time, wisps of black mist began to spread over the surface of their bodies.

Everyone present frowned.

Seeing this, Lockhart waved his hand gently.

The whole picture is still.

The surrounding Wizengamot judges saw this scene and began to communicate.

Fudge even whispered to Dumbledore next to him: "Principal Dumbledore, can you tell what kind of dark magic this is?"

"Sorry, I need to take another look." Dumbledore shook his head slightly and said.

Then Dumbledore stepped forward and walked up to the wizard who jumped into the dark magic curse.

He reached out and tried to touch the black mist that filled the surface of his body.

But it is a picture after all, with a hand passing through it.

but

As if he noticed something, Dumbledore's pupils shrank.

He suddenly discovered that a blue-black magic mark appeared on the arm of one of the wizards.

And this magic mark has a skull on the top and a snake on the bottom.

Exactly—the Death Eater mark!

"Lockhart, go back in your memory and freeze the scene at the moment when the dark magic broke out."

Dumbledore greeted Lockhart, his tone becoming cautious.

The surrounding Wizengamot members and Minister of Magic Fudge also set their sights on Dumbledore.

As if knowing that Dumbledore had found some traces.

Lockhart, with a faint smile on his face, waved his hand, and the whole scene began to slowly reverse.

"stop!"

The moment the dark magic broke out, Dumbledore immediately shouted, and Lockhart immediately stopped the scene.

Other wizards focused their attention on the wizard opposite Dumbledore. They knew that these 80% were traces discovered by Dumbledore.

"Lockhart, start slowly, slow down the picture, and fully display the entire process of the black magic explosion."

Dumbledore ordered Lockhart here.

Lockhart, of course, would not reject it and slowly started the screen.

In the eyes of everyone, the wizard in front of Dumbledore was the first to cry, and the signs of being corroded by black magic were the most obvious.

Then soon, the people around the wizard also started wailing.

Everyone could clearly see that all the wizard prisoners began to howl one after another, as if a virus was contagious.

The signs of being corroded by black magic on his body became more and more obvious. The black mist that filled his body seemed to swallow flesh and blood, and his body became thinner and thinner.

Without Dumbledore's need to explain, everyone understood that the source of this crisis was the wizard in front of Dumbledore.

As the picture slowly changed, everyone could clearly see the entire process of black magic erosion.

"stop!"

Suddenly, Dumbledore shouted, and Lockhart immediately stopped the scene again.

Dumbledore remained silent for a moment, then turned to everyone and said, "Everyone, I'm afraid you are about to hear some bad news."

"Albus, tell me."

"Dumbledore, what happened?"

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Fudge and all the Wizengamot members said.

"Everyone, look at this wizard's arm." Dumbledore pointed at the wizard's arm gently.

After Dumbledore's reminder, everyone clearly saw a mark appearing on the wizard's arm.

This mark was very familiar to them.

At the same time, Dumbledore's serious voice came to his ears.

"Everyone, we must be vigilant. The Dark Lord Voldemort is also back!"