Just a Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor

What happened in Hogwarts that night, no one else knew except the professors who participated in it.

The students in the castle still lived a simple and happy campus life.

Only when talking about the Triwizard Tournament that was getting closer and closer, a few people would occasionally talk about the nightmares that the whole school had collectively not long ago, and then laugh at someone who was making a fuss at the time, which was not a big deal at all.

But the students were unaware of the inside story of the matter. On the fourth day after the matter was resolved, Dumbledore finally returned to Hogwarts.

What happened in the castle during his absence from school, Professor McGonagall naturally would not hide it.

And as soon as Dumbledore understood the whole story, he called Sherlock to the principal's office.

After running around outside for several consecutive days, Dumbledore, an elderly man, was not at ease. He looked tired and lay on the armchair behind the desk, sighing to Sherlock.

"I knew he would do it, but I didn't expect it to be so fast."

Sherlock shrugged indifferently.

"I think the sooner they start, the better. If they keep dragging it out, it will only make us nervous. Besides, the direction they chose to start this time is also very beneficial to us. They probably didn't expect that Vera, who had been responsible for guarding Fiddlesticks in the Department of Mysteries of the German Ministry of Magic, would come to Hogwarts to teach this year." Dumbledore nodded. "Fortune is indeed on our side this time, but at the same time, they will definitely not give up because of this defeat." When he said this, a white light appeared on Dumbledore's crescent-shaped glasses. "During the Triwizard Tournament, many outsiders will enter the castle. Among these people are wizards from the other two magic schools and people from the British Ministry of Magic. This is a great opportunity for them. Even if they know that we will be vigilant, they will not give up this opportunity." Sherlock also narrowed his eyes. "In fact, Professor, I don't know if you have ever thought about this. With Fudge now in control of the Ministry of Magic's officials, if that person makes a comeback in the magic world, do you think that with the character of our Minister of Magic, he will be a helper?"

Dumbledore could understand what Sherlock wanted to express at this time. He crossed his hands and supported his chin. After thinking for a moment, he said in a deep voice.

"No, according to Fudge's character, the Ministry of Magic will not be our main force." Having said this, he paused for a while, and then continued, "But with his timid mentality, he dare not help us, and he will definitely not fall to Voldemort's side. For us, the Ministry of Magic, as a neutral party, fighting against the Death Eaters who have returned alone, may be the best result."

As an official organization in the magic world, if it is to unite with the forces led by Dumbledore, then who will listen to the internal dispatch and orders at that time?

If it listens to the Ministry of Magic, why did Dumbledore set up the Order of the Phoenix alone?

But if it listens to Dumbledore, what kind of situation will Fudge, the Minister of Magic, be in?

Especially this is a politician with a strong desire for power.

So according to Dumbledore's idea, after Voldemort's complete comeback, the Order of the Phoenix and the Ministry of Magic will operate independently to fight against the Death Eaters.

After all, most members of the Order of the Phoenix are also employees of the Ministry of Magic, so the two sides have some subtle connections, but they are not too closely connected to cause internal disputes.

Although Dumbledore's idea is indeed very good, Sherlock still thinks that this is just the best situation he expected.

If other accidents happen, the Ministry of Magic will lose its chain, which will also make the Order of the Phoenix unable to support itself.

However, Sherlock did not say more about such things. He knew very well that Dumbledore was instinctively averse to political matters.

After the two chatted for a while, the topic soon turned to the Triwizard Tournament that was about to begin.

"The day before Halloween, students from the other two schools, Beauxbatons and Durmstrang, will be led by their headmasters to Hogwarts. I heard that when you took Harry to travel in France before, you had some friendship with one of the girls from Beauxbatons?" Dumbledore looked at Sherlock and asked with a smile. Hearing his words, Sherlock also thought of the half-blooded Veela girl who had given him gifts and occasionally sent him letters at Christmas in the past two years. "She was a little girl from the Delacour family, a little dull. If it weren't for Harry and me, she would have been kidnapped and sold by human traffickers." Sherlock told the story of the past, which made Dumbledore smile. He seemed to like listening to the interesting things about Sherlock taking Harry to travel in France. Even if Sherlock had told him several times, he still didn't get tired of listening. "There's no problem with Beauxbatons, the key is Durmstrang." Dumbledore's face became serious again, and it was obvious that he and Sherlock were talking about serious matters. Sherlock had also heard about this magic school located in the northernmost part of Europe. "I heard that this school has a very relaxed attitude towards the Dark Arts? Many students are even openly researching things related to the Dark Arts?" Dumbledore shook his head.

"These are just rumors. Although Durmstrang does turn a blind eye to students learning black magic, generally speaking, it is not too out of bounds and has never been rumored. , there is news that a student died under some black magic."

"The problem lies with their principal."

Sherlock couldn't help but frown.

"Who is their principal?"

"Igor Karkaroff."

This is a name that is not unfamiliar to Sherlock. He even directly met Karkaroff more than ten years ago!

"Just because he is the current headmaster of Durmstrang and he will live in Hogwarts this semester, I specially recruited Moody. The Auror who captured him back then was Moody. Dee, he is naturally afraid of Moody, so I just want Moody to look at him."

After listening to Dumbledore's words, Sherlock touched his chin and asked thoughtfully.

"Karkaroff was once Voldemort's die-hard loyalist, so what are the chances that he will be loyal to his old master again now?"