#686 - The exercise is over (seeking monthly ticket recommendation ticket)

“Exactly, analyzing it this way, if all of this wasn't a real attack, but rather a unique surprise inspection arranged by Anduin, doesn't that mean they're already safe?”

Only knocking people unconscious without further harming them, and even transporting the unconscious to the castle, coupled with the bizarre behavior of these dark wizards, everyone gradually sorted things out.

After figuring it out, everyone's tense nerves instantly relaxed, and Ron and Malfoy even slumped to the ground as if deflated.

There was no other way; the shock and pressure they had endured were simply too great.

“But I advise you not to be too happy too soon.” Fred pursed his lips with some hesitation, “Although we don't have to worry about being killed by those dark wizards, the grade for the tactical training class, sigh…”

The truth is, they were a bunch of prisoners, or to put it bluntly, a pile of dead people. The little wizards who had been tormented by a month of surprise inspections knew very well that Anduin actually had a death note in his hand.

Every time someone was eliminated in a surprise inspection, they would add a death record to themselves. These records, not to mention whether they would affect future grades, would be embarrassing enough just to be spread around.

Like Kevin, who Harry and the others had previously witnessed being 'poisoned' for a while, he was also very unlucky in the subsequent surprise inspections. As of now, he has accumulated 4 'death records', and now everyone even gave him the nickname 'Death Kevin'.

“Forget about all that, just be thankful that we're out of danger!” Ron lay on the ground indifferently, “All I want to do now is eat. As long as I can fill my stomach, he can punish me however he wants.”

Everyone nodded after hearing Ron's words. After a series of ordeals, they were really exhausted. Harry checked his system and found that his stamina and magic power were only less than half.

“But if all of this was really done by the professor, isn't it a bit too much?” Pansy complained with some dissatisfaction, “The previous surprise inspections were one thing, but now he's actually launching a full-scale attack on Hogwarts. Isn't he afraid we'll get hurt?”

“Indeed.” Malfoy also looked displeased, “The professor probably didn't discuss this with anyone before doing it. I was almost scared to death! Isn't he afraid he won't be able to clean up such a big mess?”

“What do you want to do about it?” Ron sneered, “Why don't you have your father write a letter to protest and see if Professor Wilson gives a damn.”

“Hmph!” After being choked by Ron, Malfoy pouted angrily. Ask his father to protest? Wasn't that just digging a hole for his dad? He knew how terrifying this professor's background was.

“Bang!”

Just as everyone was chattering, the door to the room was suddenly pushed open forcefully, startling everyone and attracting everyone's attention.

And appearing at the door at this time was Hogg, draped in a black robe of the same style as those invaders, swaggering into the room with his tail wagging.

“The exercise is over, everyone follow me back to the Great Hall!” Hogg didn't bother to explain to the others after appearing. After all, with a little reasoning, everyone should be able to figure out the truth of this invasion incident.

“It really was you!” George glared at Hogg angrily, “I knew this kind of thing couldn't be without you, you bastard. If you have the guts, appear with those invaders, and see if I don't knock your teeth out.”

“Tch…” Hogg glanced at George with disdain, “I advise you to brag less, and be careful of getting kicked again.”

“Hmm? Could it be that you were also the one controlling those puppets?” Hearing Hogg knew about his experience, George immediately realized that this cheap dog might have participated in this attack in another way.

“Stop talking nonsense, I don't have time to argue with you now, hurry up and pack up and follow me, the others are already waiting for you in the Great Hall.” Hogg didn't continue to talk to George, and suddenly put on a straight face and became serious.

“Hogg is starting to pretend again.” Fred and George exchanged dissatisfied glances. The thought of falling into Hogg's hands again made them feel very unhappy.

And most of the others had a feeling of relief after seeing Hogg appear. Although they had been guessing whether this invasion incident was related to Professor Wilson, no one could be sure if it was true.

So although everyone had a lot of dissatisfaction in their hearts, they still behaved very honestly.

However, after everyone walked out of the room, they found that there were actually many 'prisoners' like them. There were many other people gathered outside, all students who had been knocked down by those dark wizards during this invasion.

Harry and the others also saw other members of the club in the crowd, such as Hannah, Ernie, and Terry. The few people nodded to each other as a greeting. Now everyone was too tired to chat.

The little wizards led out by Hogg added up to nearly two hundred people, which meant that nearly a quarter of the students at Hogwarts had been 'killed' in this exercise. Seeing this scene still made many people gasp.

On the way to the Great Hall, everyone also truly realized how big the invasion was. Several corridors in the main tower alone were in a mess, with rubble and furniture debris scattered everywhere, but fortunately those dark wizards knew their limits, and the magic oil paintings in the main tower were not damaged.

When this long stream of people came to the first floor along the stairs, they happened to run into Tonks and her group, who were also advancing towards the Great Hall.

And as soon as she saw Hogg, Tonks glared at him with a displeased expression, “I was wondering why those steel constructs were all gone along the way. So your nasty game is over?”

“How can you say this is a game?” Hogg put on a serious face with a solemn expression, “This is a very formal and safe exercise, and we have reported it to the Department of Magical Law Enforcement in advance! Otherwise, why do you think we would send you trainees over here.”

“Hmph, I knew it…” Tonks pouted unhappily, “This so-called exercise, in addition to targeting the students of Hogwarts, is probably also targeting us Auror trainees, right? Is this our graduation assessment?”

“You're smart.” Hogg nodded triumphantly, “Judging from the specific performance, Tonks, your performance is not very good, your vigilance is too poor! If it weren't for the tactical equipment providing protection, you would probably be lying in a hospital bed now.”

“Isn't that your fault?” Tonks glared at Hogg fiercely, “You cheap dog only knows how to play dead and sneak attacks, don't think I don't know you were the one controlling those constructs!”

“I was still showing mercy, there were two constructs at the scene at the time, you didn't think the first construct you knocked away was scrapped, did you?” Hogg glanced at Tonks teasingly. He and this disciple of Anduin can be considered old acquaintances, so they are very relaxed when getting along.

“Is that so? If you have the ability, dare to do it yourself? See if I don't smash your dog mouth!” Tonks's face was full of dissatisfaction, she had wanted to beat Hogg up for more than a day or two.

“Instead of being stubborn here, you should hurry up and call the rest of the Aurors over. To be honest, the performance of you trainees is not very good, you should be careful not to be scolded by the adults later.” Hogg glanced at the other party, and then greeted the little wizards behind him to continue moving forward.

And George in the crowd did not forget to wink at Tonks at this time, and at the same time chuckled and muttered to Fred, “I didn't expect Senior Tonks to come too! I wonder if she saw us.”

“Senior Tonks?” Harry next to the twins curiously leaned forward, “Do you all know that pink-haired witch? She doesn't seem to be a student at Hogwarts.”

“Of course she isn't now, but she was a tyrant in the school before she graduated last year, and George and I used to be protected by her.” Fred proudly introduced to Harry.

“That's right, but after she graduated, she joined the Ministry of Magic and is now an Auror. Her appearance here should be the support of the Ministry of Magic. I didn't expect the attack that the professor made to alarm the Aurors. Is he really not afraid that things will get out of control?” Fred muttered in confusion.

“But listening to what Hogg said just now, the professor seems to have informed the Ministry of Magic in advance about this sudden attack.” Hermione was very close to Hogg and the others before, so she heard very clearly.

“Then I'm not very clear, Professor Wilson is really brave, he actually dares to besiege Hogwarts.” Recalling the terrifying scene before, George is now a little afraid.

And when everyone finally entered the Great Hall, they found that the scene inside was also quite tragic. Several long tables were lying horizontally facing the gate, seemingly used as temporary shelters.

Hundreds of little wizards were cowering in the corner of the hall in fear, and a dozen professors were discussing something around the podium.

In addition, there were 4 steel puppets with broken arms and legs lying in front of them. Obviously, these constructs also launched an attack on the Great Hall, but obviously failed to break through the defense here.

Seeing this group of little wizards reappear, the professors, led by McGonagall, breathed a sigh of relief. They had just finished the battle here, and they were worried about the others scattered outside.

This invasion came really suddenly, and even these professors were a little caught off guard. Even though McGonagall had arranged for the other professors to go out to search and rescue early, many people were still missed, and the professors who went out were also forced back by those steel constructs one after another, and finally could only establish a defense line in the Great Hall to resist the siege.

However, after the battle started and several of the invaders were resolved, they gradually realized that this movement was made by Anduin, and those constructs also fully retreated after attacking the Great Hall for a while.