Starting Over at Hogwarts

to be honest.

Grindelwald was very interested in this matter.

Because Dumbledore is the headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

In the past, the two of them were so similar and close, and now Grindelwald feels that he might be able to go head-to-head and become the headmaster of Durmstrang School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

As one of the three famous magic schools in Europe, Durmstrang has always been famous on the European continent, and even many pure-blood wizard families in the UK want to send their children there.

Because Durmstrang only recruits students from pure-blood wizard families.

That magic school in the Nordic region is also more tolerant of dark magic than Hogwarts. Grindelwald was a student of Durmstrang when he was young.

However…

Grindelwald was expelled when he was 16 years old.

Even Durmstrang, who was extremely tolerant of dark magic, could not tolerate the dark magic studied by Grindelwald. It is conceivable that the Dark Lord was a dangerous person in his youth.

"I'm quite interested..."

Grindelwald chuckled, put away his watch chain, and slowly lowered it again: "But it is unlikely that the ministers of magic in Europe will agree to this..."

"Go try it."

Wesson smiled indifferently at him, as if he didn't care about the success or failure of this matter at all: "Britain is too small to accommodate so many Dark Lords..."

When he said this, Wesson glanced at Peter Pettigrew, who was standing by the door shivering and not daring to say a word, and continued with a smile: "I will think of a way to let our third-generation Dark Lord help you involve Deng. With Bumbledore’s energy, Principal Dumbledore will definitely not give up on his school.”

Wesson looked at Grindelwald and continued with a smile: "If you go to the European continent, Mr. Crouch may be able to help you deliver the news... I hope Mr. Grindelwald can get it done within a year and a half." These, because I still need him to come back and help.”

Once Grindelwald becomes active on the European continent, it means that the Ministry of Magic of various countries must unite, and Barty Crouch Sr. will have to go. The British Ministry of Magic will definitely not be able to sit back and watch this matter.

However, Barty Crouch Sr. occupies an important position in Wesson's plans, because the British Ministry of Magic is their future home base.

Wesson has even begun to make a long-term plan in advance for Barty Crouch Sr. to regain his position step by step and become the Minister of Magic.

"Also, remember the most important thing."

Wesson looked at Grindelwald's relaxed look and said seriously: "Stand on the side of the majority of people, because they can push you to greater heights."

"Is that so?"

Grindelwald raised his eyebrows, spread out his palms indifferently, and suddenly couldn't help but smile: "There is no need to care about this kind of thing, as long as it is where I stand, there will always be more and more people." The more people stand with me, sooner or later we will become the majority."

This is the confidence of a Dark Lord.

Even though times have changed and the wizards who were loyal to him have long disappeared in history, Grindelwald, who was loyal to him, is still confident that he can regain control of the situation.

The only problem is…

Albus Dumbledore.

Even in the past, there were still many wizards under Grindelwald who admired Dumbledore, not to mention that at this time, Dumbledore already had a more terrifying reputation.

It is not easy for Grindelwald to make a comeback.

The main reason is that there is no one around him who can help him. There is only Barty Crouch Sr., a spy who can provide high-level information.

certainly.

None of this matters to the Dark Lord.

As long as Grindelwald is willing, even if he needs to mention his name, he can always recruit a group of people to work for him wholeheartedly.

Weisen felt a little embarrassed.

The gray-haired boy slowly leaned on the chair and said softly: "By the way, the current principal of Durmstrang is named Igor Karkaroff, who was a Death Eater loyal to Voldemort. , relying on betraying his companions to survive..."

"Karkaroff?"

Hearing this familiar name, Old Barty Crouch finally raised his head: "I remember him. That person gave out many lists of Death Eaters..."

"That includes Mr. Barty Jr., right?"

Wesson interrupted Barty Crouch Sr. and touched his chin: "Since he once surrendered to Voldemort, I guess he will not have any psychological pressure when he surrenders to Mr. Grindelwald."

"..."

Barty Crouch Sr. choked for a moment.

At this time, Old Barty seemed to have reacted. He frowned and expressed his opinion: "Karkaroff once betrayed Voldemort, and he may also betray us!"

"It doesn't matter."

Grindelwald took over and continued to play with the watch chain in his hand calmly, explaining softly: "Because I will never keep an idiot by my side..."

"..."

Barty Crouch Sr. immediately fell silent.

As a ruthless official of the Ministry of Magic, Barty Crouch Sr. did not care about the lives of some evil people. This can be seen from the fact that he pushed Aurors to use the Unforgivable Curse.

"Okay, that's it."

Wesson stood up slowly and greeted Peter Pettigrew toward the basement: "Let's go, Mr. Peter, I will introduce you to a friend. I hope you can get along well..."

"Yes Yes…"

"I'll go see him."

Old Barty Crouch followed closely, seemingly wanting to go to the underground fortress to see his son, leaving Grindelwald still sitting on the sofa playing with his watch chain.

Until they reached the basement.

Old Barty Crouch watched Wesson open the door, took a step closer to Wesson, pushed Peter Pettigrew behind him, and whispered: "Wesson, don't get too close to Grindelwald. That man once used wizards as his tools..."

When talking about this, Old Barty Crouch didn't seem to care about Peter Pettigrew anymore, and continued to persuade in a low voice seriously: "A Dark Lord is more dangerous than we imagined. Once he thinks that we have no use value, , will sell us all..."

"Okay, I kinda get it."

After Weissen Wright nodded seriously, he seemed to have some enlightenment and said: "It's not your reminder. I almost forgot something. Get me a bottle of Mr. Peter's Polyjuice Potion later..."

Now Peter Pettigrew is here...

As long as there are enough materials, they can make Polyjuice Potion without restrictions, which is another benefit of capturing Peter Pettigrew.

"Um?"

Old Barty Crouch's eyes were a little confused.

Why are you bringing up Peter Pettigrew's Polyjuice Potion at this time?

Wesson ignored Old Barty Crouch, just opened the basement door, and used his magic power to slowly open the safe house in the underground fortress.

"correct."

Wesson stretched out his palm to hold down Barty Crouch Sr. who wanted to go in, and said softly: "There is one more thing. I can only do you a favor..."

"What's the deal?"

"Guess for me..."

A warm smile gradually appeared in Wesson's eyes, and he continued calmly: "Does Mr. Barty want to meet his mother now?"

When he said this, Wesson slowly held up his palm, and a crystal clear black gem floated in his palm: "I found the legendary sacred artifact Resurrection Stone in Gunter's old house..."

"..."

Old Barty Crouch's body involuntarily took half a step back!

Even Peter Pettigrew took a few steps back uneasily, his little eyes rolling, not knowing what he was thinking.

"If you want to see Mrs. Crouch..."

Wesson took a step forward in the direction of Old Barty Crouch, looked at him seriously and said, "Maybe I can help you see her soul, but I need to know that she was sucked away by the dementors. The soul still died of illness in Azkaban..."

"She is very tenacious, her will is stronger than anyone else... No, she is not enough, her character is very gentle, she is the gentlest woman in the world... She can definitely come back to life..."

Old Barty Crouch looked at the black gem in Wesson's hand incoherently, his eyes staring tightly, as if his whole body was about to sink in!

next moment!

When Old Barty was about to touch the Resurrection Stone, he suddenly stretched out his palm. Wesson just watched his movements calmly and did not stop him at all.

However…

Barty Crouch Sr. finally stopped.

This man who was approaching his old age slowly stopped his movements, took a few steps back and stopped at the wall, slowly hugged his head and shook his head: "No, no, we can't let her know... we can't let her She knows... we can't let her know that Buddy is still the same!"

"..."

Weisen calmly turned up his palm and put away the Resurrection Stone.

Peter Pettigrew, who was standing next to him, had his eyes straightened. He cautiously came over, poked his finger and asked loudly: "Mr. Wright...can I have the honor to see it again?"

"sure. "

Weisen's smile looked particularly kind, and he stretched out his hand to make way: "But you have to prove that you are obedient enough first."

"Of course... of course..."

Peter Pettigrew nodded quickly.

Since Barty Crouch Sr. was not in good spirits, he was naturally not suitable to see his son. Wesson personally directed Peter Pettigrew into the underground fortress.

This timid guy like a rat carefully followed the safe route directed by Wesen, looked at the layout of the basement bit by bit, and memorized a safe route with his eyes rolling.

Until Peter Pettigrew entered the underground fortress.

Wesen's eyes became darker little by little, and he watched the door of the underground fortress slowly close.