Chapter 160 Fudge's Choice! Return to Hogwarts
"Minister, I think Dumbledore is unlikely."
Alan Mitchell shook his head.
"If Dumbledore or other professors were present, it would be impossible for Lockhart to have a sneak attack."
This sentence made Fudge feel confused again.
Who else could enter the Slytherin Chamber of Secrets other than Hogwarts professors and Dumbledore?
And why should he help the students at Hogwarts deal with the basilisk?
It couldn't be that Lockhart himself was so full that he blinded the basilisk, right?
"There is a more important point, Mr. Minister." Alan Mitchell pretended to sigh.
"Whether he is a professor at Hogwarts or not, these conclusions are just speculation."
"There is no substantial evidence at all."
"We can't possibly tell British wizards that Hogwarts is secretly planning this because of the wounds on the basilisk's eyes."
"No! Check it for me! They are treating us like fools! Do you really think we can't find evidence!" Fudge roared, his face red and his neck thick.
In Fudge's opinion, the whole thing was Dumbledore's conspiracy.
They are trying to expel the Aurors from Hogwarts!
It was hinting to himself that Aurors were incompetent. Even if Aurors were sent to station at Hogwarts, Hogwarts would still be under his control.
As long as he thought about it, Aurors were just a decoration in Hogwarts!
If Yagus hadn't secretly conveyed information to him, I might have really thought that everything that happened in the secret room was as Professor McGonagall said.
"Minister, it may be difficult to find out what happened in Hogwarts last night." Alan Mitchell poured cold water on Fudge again.
"It's been one night, and Hogwarts must have cleared up all the relevant evidence."
"Judging from the experiences Mr. Grindelwald told me, Hogwarts is ready."
"We're afraid..."
Alan Mitchell's words seemed to dissuade, but they actually added fuel to the fire.
Fudge, who was already in a frenzy, was turning blue and white at this moment.
"Dumbledore is provoking the Ministry of Magic! He is fooling us into thinking we are fools!"
"If there is no evidence, just bring me the evidence!"
"The Ministry of Magic must not surrender to Hogwarts so easily!"
…
same day.
Rita Skeeter, the top writer of the Daily Prophet and Dumbledore's biggest fan, published what happened at Hogwarts last night on the front page!
As a reporter for her boss, Rita Skeeter devoted almost all the compliments she had seen in half her life to this report.
In her report, Argus is literally the reincarnation of Merlin.
Investigate the Slytherin heir hiding among the Hogwarts professors.
Protect your classmates and kill the basilisk.
In the end, the heir of Slytherin died at the mouth of the basilisk!
Coupled with his twelve-year-old age and his status as the heir of the saints, he is even more legendary!
Even the Saint's shop in Diagon Alley became a little popular.
The dazzling brilliance almost concealed the news that Lockhart was the heir of Slytherin.
In sharp contrast to him is Dumbledore, the principal of Hogwarts.
As the headmaster of Hogwarts, he has not investigated the location of the secret room for decades.
Worse than a twelve-year-old wizard.
More importantly... luring the wolf into the house!
He personally introduced the Slytherin heir to Hogwarts school, brewing a series of horrific events.
The words are so sharp that it even implies that Dumbledore did all this intentionally.
Just to show the outside world his dissatisfaction with the suspension order some time ago!
This made Dumbledore, who was already criticized, once again become the target of public criticism.
Hogwarts Castle.
A group of young wizards also saw the news in the Daily Prophet.
There were constant exclamations from the long tables.
"It turns out that Yagus has done so much for us secretly! He is so busy every day that he can't even see his shadow, but we..."
"Yes, we even thought he was the heir of Slytherin, and we treated him... to him... but not only did he not think of revenge, he even... also..."
"I'm so damned! If Argus hadn't found out the identity of the heir of Slytherin, we don't know how many people would have been petrified! He saved so many of our classmates, but we misunderstood him so deeply!"
"No, I'm going to St. Mungo's Hospital to see him!"
"I want to go too! He was not treated in the school infirmary, so he must be seriously injured!"
"..."
A large group of young wizards felt extremely guilty.
Several have approached the professor and asked to visit St. Mungo's Hospital.
"Don't worry, little wizards."
"News has come from St. Mungo's Hospital that Mr. Grindelwald can be discharged from the hospital tomorrow."
"When the time comes, you will have plenty of time to visit!"
Professor McGonagall and Snape were both extremely busy, and in the end Professor Sprout stepped forward to take charge of the situation.
After hearing Headmaster Hufflepuff's assurance, everyone stopped.
Everyone prepares their own gifts.
The only difference is... Ginny!
Soon after throwing away the diary, she regretted it.
When she tried to look for it again, the diary had already disappeared.
According to the report in the Daily Prophet, it is inferred that the person who picked up the diary was Lockhart!
In the end, his brother and Harry were hit by the Oblivion Curse, and his crush, Argus Grindelwald, was injured by the Basilisk.
Guilt and self-blame filled her heart.
It was so heavy that she could hardly breathe.
She wanted to find someone to talk to, but she couldn't mention this kind of thing to others.
In desperation, she had to choose to visit Argus with others the next day.
She wanted to find some comfort from Argus.
...
Early the next morning.
Argus changed his clothes and simply packed his belongings.
After thanking the doctors and nurses who had been taking care of him these days, he followed Professor McGonagall back to Hogwarts amid the praises of the doctors and nurses.
It was lunch time when he walked into the gate of the academy.
Instantly attracted the attention of all teachers and students!
The hall froze for a moment, and then burst into cheers and condolences!
"Chief! You are finally back!"
"Argus, are you okay? Is your injury serious?"
"I'm sorry, Argus, I... we misunderstood you before... please forgive me!"
Professor McGonagall did not stop the enthusiasm of the little wizards until everyone crowded into a group, then clapped his hands.
"Okay, little wizards, Mr. Grindelwald still needs some time for observation and rest."
"Let me take Mr. Grindelwald to Madam Pomfrey first, don't keep blocking the door."
"If you have any gifts or words to say, wait until the examination is over."
Although a group of little wizards were eager to apologize and thank Argus, they knew the priorities.
One by one, they took the initiative to make way for Professor McGonagall and Argus.
The two came all the way to Madam Pomfrey's school infirmary. After a series of examinations and confirmation that there was nothing serious, Madam Pomfrey took several bottles of potions for Argus and watched him drink them.
When Argus opened his eyes again, it was already afternoon.
The bedside was filled with dense gifts and greeting cards.
"It seems that this injury is worth it."
"It's rare to have such a large-scale opportunity to win people's hearts!"
