Starting Over at Hogwarts

This scene is a bit dramatic.

Barty Crouch Sr. felt a little embarrassed.

After a while, he will serve as a representative of the British Ministry of Magic to discuss the search for Grindelwald with people from the Ministry of Magic of other countries. As a result, Grindelwald is now drinking tea at his home.

"Does Principal Dumbledore know?"

Vincent Wright handed Barty Crouch Sr. a cup of hot tea.

"This is a letter from Dumbledore."

Barty Crouch Sr. directly took out the letter Dumbledore had given him.

"let me see."

Gellert Grindelwald accepted Dumbledore's letter without ceremony.

This scene seemed even more dramatic.

If Dumbledore could see Barty Crouch Sr. giving his letter directly to Grindelwald, it is estimated that the old man's heart and blood pressure might become slightly worse.

【Dear Crouch】

[After arriving in Austria, please be sure to ask other Ministry of Magic to block the news. Don’t panic. Try not to leak this incident as much as possible. I will rush to the Austrian Ministry of Magic on December 26. 】

[Please forward this letter to other Ministers of Magic]

【Albus Dumbledore】

"Dumbledore has changed a lot."

Grindelwald put down the letter in his hand, shook his head and sighed: "But this guy is still so smart. This letter can make those timid ministers of magic feel more at ease."

Yes.

This is Dumbledore's strategy.

All it takes is a personal letter from Dumbledore to silence the Ministry of Magic throughout Europe, because they believe that Dumbledore, the white wizard, will definitely defeat Grindelwald again.

"A little disappointed."

Weissen Wright couldn't help but shook his head and said softly: "I thought Principal Dumbledore would rush to Austria overnight, but I didn't expect that in his heart, solving Peter Pettigrew's matter was more important..."

"..."

Grindelwald's eyes twitched and he lowered his head to take a sip of hot tea. He could probably guess Dumbledore's thoughts: "If nothing else, maybe it's because he thinks it's faster to deal with your disguised Peter Pettigrew."

As expected of a very close friend.

Grindelwald glanced at the disappointed Wesson Wright next to him, and continued: "If you hadn't left any information, Dumbledore would have been at the Austrian Ministry of Magic by now."

"It doesn't matter."

Wesson Wright's disappointed expression subsided and he said calmly: "In comparison, I still hope that Principal Dumbledore can recognize the dangers of Peter Pettigrew, the third generation Dark Lord..."

"Do you have any grudge against him?"

Grindelwald thought Wessen Wright's behavior was a bit evil.

How much hatred between them is there that makes people like Wesson Wright insist on blaming Peter Pettigrew? I wonder how Peter Pettigrew can survive when the time comes. …

"How could you have such an idea?"

Wilson Wright raised his eyebrows dissatisfied and defended without sincerity: "I am seriously helping Mr. Peter build up courage. Mr. Peter is a Gryffindor. I want him to know that human beings You can’t just live a mediocre life all your life, you still need to add a little more excitement to your life..."

It's just a little exciting...

Maybe a little bit fatal.

However, without enough stimulation, there will not be enough motivation.

"If nothing happens, I'll go to Austria first."

Old Barty Crouch's forehead was pounding with blue veins, and he felt that he could not continue chatting with these two people: "If anything happens, you can write to me and tell me. I may have to stay there for a while."

Because from the current point of view...

The probability of Grindelwald being caught is a bit low.

Especially with him as a spy who is about to lurk at the International Magical Cooperation Conference, basically the Ministry of Magic on the European continent does not need to consider catching Grindelwald.

"Maybe you can come back soon?"

Weissen Wright picked up the letter on the table and handed it to Barty Crouch Sr., and said with a chuckle: "Maybe you have just arrived in Austria, there may be some big news in the UK, and our Minister of Magic will probably come soon. Got you back."

Wesson Wright stopped Barty Crouch Sr. and continued softly: "By the way, where is the money? I want to make some potions so that Mr. Grindelwald can face Principal Dumbledore at night. It won’t be too embarrassing…”

"..."

Grindelwald wanted to retort.

However, thinking of Dumbledore's strength, he could only shut his mouth helplessly.

Today is Christmas.

There's nothing tense about Godric's Hollow.

The escape of Grindelwald from the outside world is not known to the public. Even if it reaches Godric's Hollow, it will not affect the atmosphere here because Dumbledore is here.

The entire British wizarding community is well aware that Dumbledore will be hosting a banquet in Godric's Hollow today, where the history of magic scholar Bathilda Bagshot will share the wisdom gained from the Diadem of Ravenclaw. .

The British Minister of Magic believes that it may be for this reason that Dumbledore never went to Austria. Ravenclaw's diadem is a treasure left by the founder of Hogwarts!

at dusk.

There are people coming and going in Godric's Hollow.

A group of wizards in formal attire arrived.

Rita Skeeter, a reporter from the Daily Prophet, also came to Godric's Hollow. She hoped that as a student from Ravenclaw Academy, she could see Ravenclaw's crown with her own eyes.

This female reporter had wavy hair on her head, a notebook in her hand, and a pair of expensive glasses studded with jewels on her nose. Her eyes were searching for Dumbledore in the crowd, hoping to find something from Dumbledore's face. The interview about the story behind Ravenclaw's diadem gave her some exciting information.

for example…

Why wasn't this banquet hosted by Professor Flitwick, the Head of Ravenclaw?

for example…

Does this tiara left by Rowena Ravenclaw belong to Ravenclaw House, Hogwarts, or is it kept by Dumbledore as his own private collection?

As long as Dumbledore opens his mouth, Rita Skeeter guarantees that she will be able to write a very exciting article that will impress everyone else in the Daily Prophet.

Unfortunately, Dumbledore never showed up.

Rita Skeeter held on to her frame and looked back and forth at everyone present. She had been unable to see Dumbledore, but this did not mean that the female reporter had nothing to do.

Rita Skeeter's eyes soon fell on Ms. Bathilda Bagshot, and a charming smile flashed across her lips. She had interviewed this magic history scholar!

Back then, Ms. Bathilda Bagshot made a lot of shocking revelations!

However, Rita Skeeter's method of interviewing Ms. Bathilda Bagshot at that time was not glorious. The female reporter used veritaserum on a twilight old lady and obtained a lot of information about Dumbledore and Green. The story of DeVoe's youth.

It's obvious.

These stories are not suitable for children.

However, Rita Skeeter didn't care about this. She only cared about knowing more information, which would definitely make a big news, and even publish a brand new story about Ravenclaw's diadem.

"Long time no see, Ms. Bagshot."

Rita Skeeter walked quickly towards the elderly female scholar of the history of magic. There was a smile on her lips that looked a little cold and scary, which made Ms. Bathilda Bagshot, who was hosting the banquet, endure it. I couldn't help but be a little scared.

This woman!

It's this woman again!

It was because of the Veritaserum given to Rita Skeeter that the old lady almost couldn't hold on anymore. Now when she saw Rita Skeeter again, Bathilda Bagshot couldn't help but Take a few steps back!

"Good evening, Ms. Skeeter, it's time for the party..."

Bathilda Bagshot glanced around in a panic.

"Don't worry, there's still a while."

Rita Skeeter quickly opened her notebook, and a dark green shorthand quill automatically jumped into the notebook, ready to record the exchange between them and add some oil and vinegar in it.

As a wizard reporter, this shorthand quill is Rita Skeeter's tool. Not only can she record in her notebook, but she can even take the initiative to modify some language.

"I'm going to greet other guests..."

Bathilda Bagshot quickly wanted to escape.

"Ms. Bagshot!"

Rita Skeeter firmly held the old lady's arm, with a charming smile on her lips: "You don't have anything to hide, do you? I'm a reporter, and my duty is to dig out the truth. You know what I mean..."

This smile made Bathilda Bagshot involuntarily even more afraid!

However, the old lady did not dare to leave just like that, for fear that the reporter would write something random in the Daily Prophet again, but many people knew Rita Skeeter, and as long as this reporter had a little information, she would Just making it up!

Just when Ms. Bathilda Bagshot was in a dilemma, a cheerful old man wearing a windbreaker came over, took her arm affectionately, lowered his head gently and spoke in her ear.

"Go and do your work, leave this to me."

"Okay, okay, okay...thank you...thank you..."

Just when Bathilda Bagshot breathed a sigh of relief and was about to leave with an excuse, she inadvertently saw the old man's eyes, which made her heart beat suddenly!

This is…

These eyes…

Only one person can have these eyes!

Because Bathilda Bagshot has been doing research on the history of magic in Godric's Hollow, there are very few people who can impress her. There is no doubt that she has a very deep impression on some important people!

this person…

There was no way Bathilda Bagshot could forget who he was!

"is it you?"

Bathilda Bagshot's heart was beating wildly, and she looked at this gentle old man in disbelief: "How is it possible...how could you be here...shouldn't you..."

"Um?"

The old man was confused for a while, then suddenly chuckled and said: "It seems that Dumbledore hasn't told you the news yet. It doesn't matter. I'll tell you the news in person. We haven't seen each other for sixty years..."

"Wait a mininute."

Rita Skeeter looked at the sudden appearance of the old man, interrupted the communication between them with a smile, and asked softly: "Can I ask about your identity? Are you and Ms. Bathilda Bagshot... What's the relationship? Although I'm not sure if the love history of a historian of magic would be of interest to readers..."

"I don't think they would be interested, for sure."

This energetic old man actually chatted with Rita Skeeter in a humorous manner. He chuckled and introduced himself: "I am the grandnephew of Ms. Bathilda Bagshot."

"..."

Rita Skeeter was immediately bored.

However, the next moment, she remembered that she had interviewed Bathilda Bagshot. If she remembered correctly, Ms. Bathilda Bagshot's grandnephew seemed to be that...

"Gellert Grindelwald."

The old man smiled and extended his hand to Rita Skeeter in a friendly manner, and even winked one of his unique eyes: "I hope someone will still remember me as a retired old man."