Daily Life at Hogwarts Chapter 1118: Death
Chapter 1120 Suicide
"Minister, the reporters are here."
Percy Weasley stood at the door, looked at the listless Fudge with fingers crossed behind the desk, raised his hand and gently knocked on the wooden door of the office, reminding him aloud.
"Got it."
Cornel Fudge stood up wearily and walked out of the office.
To be honest, Fudge didn't want to face those flies-like annoying reporters at all, but as the current Minister of Magic, he must give everyone a reasonable explanation for Amelia Burns' death anyway. explain.
"Explanation?"
"What a hell!"
Fudge himself hadn't figured out what was going on.
He was woken from his sleep a few hours earlier with the news that Amelia Burns had been killed.
What is a suspected mysterious person doing it himself?
The Aurors didn't give him a reasonable explanation, so how should he give the reporters an explanation?
Could it be possible to tell the reporters that Amelia Bones was killed by a mysterious person?
Even if you think about it with your knees, you know what the consequences will be if you really say that.
What the entire British wizarding community really cared about was not Burns' death, but that she was murdered by Death Eaters under the heavy protection of Aurors.
The authority of the Ministry of Magic will be questioned again. This is not the most terrifying thing. After this incident, everyone will think that Burns was murdered under the protection of Aurors. How to get protection?
Wizards who live in fear will only vent their anger on the Ministry of Magic, and Fudge, who is the Minister of Magic, will undoubtedly bear the brunt of it. Who made this happen during his tenure?
Fudge seemed to hear people shouting for him to get off stage again.
He is very clear that everyone wants to change to a more reliable Minister of Magic to lead them through the current difficulties.
"I'm here to announce a bad news. Ms. Amelia Burns was killed not long ago." Fudge's voice was low and sad, and those who didn't know thought that Fudge and Burns had a good relationship.
In fact, the relationship between Fudge and Burns is not good. This mainly involves the interests of both parties, and it is also because Fudge cannot reap any benefits after the other party comes to power.
However, after several years of career as Minister of Magic, Fudge's acting skills are still passable.
"I heard that Ms. Burns was murdered by Death Eaters under the protection of Aurors." A male reporter asked sharply, "Is this true?"
Fudge's face was ugly, but he was not unprepared, so he said: "Yes, unfortunately, we think that the devil who can't even mention her name killed her with his own hands."
Amidst the whispers among the reporters, Fudge stretched out his hand to signal everyone to listen to him and continued, "Amelia is a very talented witch, and her brave and fair character has been recognized by everyone. She is also currently the most promising candidate for the Minister of Magic, maybe the devil who can’t even mention her name was afraid of her becoming the Minister of Magic, so he led Death Eaters to kill her with his own hands, and all the signs showed that she had fought hard.”
"Amelia's death is a great loss for us."
"But I heard that the Auror protecting Ms. Burns was not killed by Death Eaters, but a witch named Emmeline Vance." The male reporter pointed again Said, "It is said that the lady is Dumbledore's person and is also responsible for protecting the safety of Ms. Burns."
Fudge looked fiercely at the reporter who spoke just now, trying to see the man's face clearly, but it was a pity that the man was hiding in the crowd.
There was an uproar at the scene. If it was just that the Auror protecting Burns was stunned by the Death Eaters, it would be fine, but another wizard who was responsible for protecting her was brutally killed. No matter how you look at it, this matter is very suspicious. .
If the thinking is darker, it is not surprising that someone from the Ministry of Magic deliberately murdered Amelia Bones.
"I can't answer your questions, because I want to know the reason myself, but I think the answer may have to wait for the two Aurors to wake up." There was a problem, and Fudge didn't think it was an Auror problem.
As Fudge expected, everyone is more concerned about who will be the next Minister of Magic after Burns is murdered? Whether he can lead everyone through the current difficulties.
Fudge was tired of responding to the reporters' questions. He didn't even know what he said in the end. There is no doubt that Burns' death has greatly reduced everyone's confidence in the Ministry of Magic. Many wizards think that the Ministry of Magic It is no longer reliable.
Fudge now just wants to dump this mess on someone else as soon as possible, but after Burns' death, he finds to his horror that there are no suitable candidates.
The main reason is that Burns is very capable and talented. He has not only received everyone's acquiescence, but also Dumbledore's support. He should not wait for the vote, but should simplify the vote so that Bones Ernes directly became the new minister to deal with the mess left by the previous ones. Perhaps Voldemort would not dare to challenge the entire Ministry of Magic blatantly.
The news about Amelia Burns' death and Fudge's interview in the morning newspaper spread quickly throughout the UK through newspapers.
Isobel put the newspaper on the table, looked up at Albert, "You seem to have foreseen her death very early."
"Yes, I remember reminding her." Albert swallowed the food in his mouth and said calmly: "But Burns is unwilling to hide, maybe, she overestimated herself and the Auror She underestimated the determination of the mysterious man to kill her, so she died."
Mrs. McDougal and Katrina both turned to look at Albert.
"It should have been done by the mysterious man himself." Albert took out a handkerchief and wiped the corner of his mouth, "If it was that group of useless Death Eaters, they would probably screw things up. That Vance is from the Order of the Phoenix, Even if you can't beat the Death Eaters, you will alert Burns to buy time for her to use Apparition to escape, and the tasks of the two Aurors should be similar."
"If she is willing to hide temporarily." Isobel looked at his mother and asked, "Will she be able to escape?"
"I'm afraid it's difficult, I know Amelia." Mrs. McDougal sighed softly, "She is not a timid person, let alone hide out of fear of being killed."
"So, she died." Albert said calmly, "Bowens' character and behavior caused her death."
"Have you reminded her?" Katrina asked curiously.
"Yes, I reminded her, Dumbledore, and Scrimgeour, they were all vigilant, but Burns was killed by the mysterious man because they underestimated the mysterious man determination." Albert said softly, "So, sometimes changing the prophecy is not an easy task."
Katrina looked at her mother, and suddenly understood why Albert and Isobel brought her here even if they used the Imperius Curse.
If Mrs. McDougall doesn't want to give up her job and hide, maybe Burns is her fate.
"If Amelia chooses to hide, can she survive?" Mrs. McDougal looked at her daughter and thought of her own situation again.
"Maybe, at least it won't die easily." Albert explained, "The prophecy is difficult to change, but it doesn't mean it can't be changed."
"So, you told Burns, Dumbledore, and Scrimgeour about it?"
"Yes." Albert admitted directly.
"But Burns is still dead." Katrina reminded.
"If Burns hides, maybe he won't die." Albert gave an example, "Do you remember Umbridge's prophecy?"
"Originally, in my prophecy, Umbridge would enter the Forbidden Forest because of something, and learn a lesson she would never forget from the centaur, but after hearing the prophecy, she never dared to step into the Forbidden Forest. So her fate has changed."
"I feel like you know everything." Katrina looked at Albert with a strange expression.
"Can guess something."
"If you want, you should be able to save her."
Although it is doubtful, Katrina seems to be sure that Albert has a way to save Burns, and if he really wants to, he will definitely be able to do it.
"I'm not Potter, let alone a savior, and I can't save anyone, let alone take risks to save irrelevant people." Albert glanced at Katrina and said calmly, "Many times , even if the disaster is predicted, it will be difficult to stop it, because no one will believe it.”
"Also, I tried, but failed." Albert's tone was very flat, "Emeline Vance died because of this, but it didn't change the fate of Burns' death."
"You mean..."
"The lady didn't die protecting Burns."
"Fate is always impermanent. Even if I can predict the future, I still need to be in awe of it, instead of being able to peek into the future, I can do whatever I want."
"Sorry," Katrina said with a bow.
"Bowens' death was more due to her unwillingness to give up." Albert said softly, "If she is willing to give up something, at least there is a chance for revenge. Now she doesn't even have a chance."
"Revenge?"
Katrina feels this is getting more and more complicated.
"The Burns family has a great hatred against the mysterious man and the Death Eaters. Most of her immediate family members died at the hands of the mysterious man and the Death Eaters. You think she would not want revenge."
"So, Burns wants to take revenge on them with the help of the Ministry of Magic. Becoming the Minister of Magic is the best way. If she wants to become the Minister of Magic, she cannot hide." Isobel added.
"It may also be caused by the desire for power, who knows? After all, many executives of the Ministry of Magic have a strong desire for power." Albert shrugged and said: "You-Know-Who and the Death Eaters took the lead. So, Burns is dead, and he has lost his chance for revenge."
There was an eerie silence in the living room.
"By the way, Isobel and I have something to go to France today, and we should be back in the next few days." Albert suddenly changed the subject.
"What are you doing in France?"
"Go to see Mr. LeMay, he is our witness." Albert continued, "By the way, go to the wedding scene and have to pick up my family. They'd better not go back to England."
"Be careful on the road," said Mrs. MacDougall.
"Keep in touch through the double-sided mirror. If you have something to say to the house elf, it's best not to leave here easily." Albert thought for a while and said, "We will come back to pick you up to France after a while, and the wedding will be there It's really not safe to stay in the UK."
"What about my dress?" Katrina suddenly asked, she didn't have a suitable dress, and she borrowed Isobel's dress from the last Christmas banquet.
"Uncle Mog has already made a reservation for you, and it should be ready in a few days." Isobel said softly, "The style is similar to the one you wore last time."
"Oh."
Katrina hated the feeling of being arranged.
After breakfast, Albert and Isobel disguised themselves as a couple, then apparated to a remote and uninhabited beach in the south of England, and then left for France using the illegal door key.
Under normal circumstances, Albert would definitely choose the plane to France.
Of course, there are other ways, such as using the cross-border Floo network of the Wilder Smith family, but those Floo networks have not been used for a long time, and it is really difficult to guarantee the safety issue, and it is easier and faster to use the Portkey In today's chaotic situation, the British Ministry of Magic has no energy to track down the Portkey, so there is no need to worry about getting into trouble.
After arriving in France, Albert took Isobel three consecutive apparitions, and finally appeared in Nicolas Village with a different appearance.
"Albert?"
A surprised voice suddenly sounded nearby.
"Professor Dumbledore?"
Before Albert recognized the owner of the voice, he raised his wand and pointed in the direction of the voice.
"I almost didn't recognize you." Dumbledore looked at the two black-headed and yellow-skinned men and women in surprise, and said softly, "Very clever transfiguration."
Actually, passers-by on the street couldn't see these three guys who used the illusion spell on them at all.
"Professor, I didn't notice you." Albert looked at Dumbledore curiously.
"It's normal, your attention is on the female companion beside you. However, your reaction is very fast and timely." Dumbledore said with a smile, "I just came out of Nico, he Said that you will definitely arrive before noon."
This elderly man actually came to deal with the funeral for his old friend.
"No~Professor IndoMTL.com~, what did you use to make me ignore you." Albert asked curiously.
"A little bit of tricks, you will definitely, but you have ignored it." Dumbledore blinked and said, "I have to go back to England first, there seems to be something wrong there."
"Amelia Bones is dead."
"A heavy loss." Dumbledore sighed softly, "She is a great wizard."
"It's her choice." Albert said softly.
"You're right, that's her choice." Dumbledore was silent for a moment, then said suddenly, "Okay, let's go, don't make Nico wait too long, he must be very happy to see you , Perenal also prepared your favorite dessert."
"Goodbye Professor."
After Albert and Dumbledore separated, he took Isobel towards Nico's house.
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