The Admiral of Hogwarts

“The attacked shop was located on the northern coast of France, opposite the British Channel Islands.” After Professor Dumbledore announced the end of the party, Hugo quickly received the information from Javelin.

The Channel Islands are the southernmost territory of the United Kingdom and are located south of the English Channel. Compared to the UK, the Channel Islands have significantly more connections with France.

This connection between the two sides also affects the wizards. For example, according to the stable agreement between the two sides, if problems occur near the border, both British and French Aurors have the right to provide reinforcements nearby.

Therefore, under normal circumstances, this distribution center located on the northern coast of France can not only obtain the help of local guards but also receive assistance from British Aurors and Hit Wizards stationed on the Channel Islands.

However, the situation was quite special tonight. Due to Karkaroff's disappearance, the British side urgently mobilized some Aurors and Hit Wizards who were not in important positions, such as one Auror and two Hit Wizards stationed on the Channel Islands.

As a result, when the werewolves launched their attack, the entire area's defense was weakened, allowing the other side to succeed very easily.

According to Hugo and his friends' private statistics, except for Lupin and perhaps a very few others, werewolves have basically not received formal magical education, so their combat effectiveness is terrible except on the night of the full moon.

Therefore, this successful attack is directly related to the mobilization of the most powerful armed organization in the area, allowing the werewolves to seize this rare period of weakened defenses to launch a surprise attack.

“The British Ministry of Magic leaks information like a sieve. I suspect that the other side's choice of this actual raid was not just good luck, but rather they must have secretly inquired about some information.” After briefly explaining what he knew, Javelin said helplessly.

“You don't need to suspect, this is the truth.” Baffleur, who had been working in the Floo Network Administration Office of the Ministry of Magic, suddenly chimed in on the admiral's network, and then began to talk about the situation he had detected.

“Shortly after Fudge issued the order, someone from the Minister's Office and the Hit Wizard squad used the Floo Network to contact two places in northern France, and under normal circumstances, such mobilization information should never be leaked.”

“The news leaked as soon as the order was issued. I feel that the Ministry of Magic is doomed sooner or later.” After listening to the news from Baffleur, Hugo shook his head helplessly.

He now finally understood why Voldemort only raided the Ministry of Magic before taking control of it, because the entire Ministry of Magic was actually already controlled by pure-blood forces.

Going even further, employees of the Ministry of Magic like Umbridge may have completely sided with the pure-blood wizards a long time ago.

That's why someone who is unpopular in most places could climb to the position of Head of the Muggle-Born Registration Commission and Deputy Minister of Magic after serving under several Ministers of Magic.

Fortunately, unlike Headmaster Dumbledore, who was still trying to unite the Ministry of Magic, Hugo, as the admiral, initially positioned himself on a plan of fighting alone, so this discovery did not affect their next course of action.

That night, Hugo received seven points of Destiny Points, which may have come from the change in the outcome of the competition. It's just that he had already received Destiny Points once when Voldemort resurrected, so he couldn't get them repeatedly.

Because the exams were over, Hugo and his friends spent almost all their energy in the library during this period before the holiday, because this place could avoid those Veneto fans compared to other places.

In addition, when they were in the library, they could also use reading as a cover to deal with their own affairs. After all, it is a common practice to sit still and read books in the library, and no one would find it strange.

“You look a little off.” On the third day after the game, Hugo took the initiative to ask, looking at Harry, who was sitting opposite him.

The reason for asking was that under normal circumstances, Harry should be flying above the Quidditch pitch with his companions at this time, or sitting by the Black Lake and chatting with friends in the common room, instead of spending all day in the library.

“Because I'm a little confused right now.” Harry showed a somewhat helpless smile and then said. “Because Headmaster Dumbledore has been looking for me during this time, he said—”

“Stop—” Before Harry could say the second half of his sentence, Hugo raised his hand to stop him and said: “Under this circumstance, is it appropriate for you to tell me what Headmaster said to you?”

“Don't worry, the headmaster specifically said that I can tell the news to those I trust.” Harry nodded with a smile and said, “Besides you, I only told Ron and Ginny.”

“Okay, thank you for your trust.” Looking at Ron and Ginny nodding to indicate that this was indeed the case, Hugo sighed helplessly. He could see that there must be some kind of idea from Headmaster Dumbledore in this.

But then again, although he didn't want to get involved with Headmaster Dumbledore in this matter, sometimes directly refusing was obviously not a good idea, and he also wanted to hear what the headmaster said to Harry at that time.

“The headmaster told me that Voldemort has returned. And recommended that I learn a magic called Occlumency from Sirius to see if I can sever the connection between me and Voldemort—”

After making sure that there was no one around, Harry told Hugo about Professor Dumbledore's instructions to him earlier. Most of these instructions were some exhortations to Harry, but some were also related to arrangements for others.

For example, both Snape and Sirius were assigned some work. In addition, he also hoped to contact Lupin and even some foreigners.

“However, Professor Lupin seems to have left the UK.” Speaking of this, Harry shook his head gently. “At least Headmaster Dumbledore has not been able to contact him yet.”

“It's okay, after all, Professor Lupin is a werewolf. After his werewolf identity was recognized in the school last time, it is likely that he can't stay in the entire UK anymore.” Hugo patted Harry on the shoulder and said.

“So he chose to leave his hometown, cut off all ties with the UK and start a new life. Therefore, it is relatively normal that His Excellency the Headmaster cannot find him.”

“You're right.” Harry nodded and then asked. “By the way, what do you think Voldemort will do now?”

“I don’t know the specifics.” Hugo shook his head gently. “But it’s nothing more than gaining power, luring henchmen, and finally gaining power to dominate the world. All villains are like this.”

“For example, this robbery should be the same. At least from the losses listed in the newspaper, the materials robbed by the mysterious man's men are all materials related to war. Obviously, the other party is preparing for war.”

Speaking of this, Hugo gave Harry a smile and then said, “But what should come will always come, and we will accept it when it comes. Harry, just do what you should do. Don’t let the mysterious man take over your entire life.”