Hogwarts: I am Voldemort.

Chapter 497
"The list in my hand has already been handed over, and the exposed person should not be on the hunting list."

Lucius sorted out his thoughts and spoke first.

Neville, Crouch Jr. and others listened and nodded unconsciously, while Draco, who was sitting in the corner, frowned after hearing his father's words.

Because of the list, both he and his father had to keep a low profile.

Even, many people who don't know the truth think that he and his father have betrayed the Dark Lord.

how is this possible.

The list given to Lucius by the Dark Lord is not a list of all wizards, but only a part of the list of wizards that can be given up.

And what can be given up is not that they should die, but that most of them are Muggle-born.

Even if they are not Muggle-born, they are as close to Muggles as the Weasley family.

There is not much problem in releasing such a list of wizards, and even these wizards themselves have long been working in MI[-].

But none of this can be said to the outside world, which has resulted in the current situation that the Malfoy family is not human inside and out.

"They don't need our protection. I think the focus of protection should be on the Death Eaters and their families." Crouch Jr. thought for a moment and said.

Lucius nodded, approving Crouch Jr.'s words.

"Neville, what do you think?" Lucius asked Neville again.

"Don't you think that the information about the location of the Lestrange family is a bit strange?" Neville didn't discuss this issue, but asked a question that made everyone frown.

"You mean...a thorough investigation?" Little Crouch asked hesitantly.

"A thorough investigation." Neville nodded and said affirmatively.

After hearing Neville's words, everyone couldn't help frowning.

"Neville, during this period of time, we still need to ensure internal unity, if..."

Lucius wanted to persuade, not to shake the internal unity.

"Then investigate secretly."

Neville refused to compromise, and looked at Draco, "How about you taking the lead in this matter and forming a Death Eater picket?"

"I?"

Draco was a little surprised and looked at Neville in surprise.

"Yes."

Neville nodded and said, "I thought of a way before, and that was to find the informer through the sacrificial dance."

"Sacrifice dance..."

Draco murmured, his eyes lit up, and he said, "By the brightness of the Dark Mark, can you determine whether that person is pious?"

"Yes."

Neville glanced at Draco appreciatively, and said, "This matter must be thoughtful enough, well-connected enough, and for some special reasons, even if it often appears at the sacrificial scene, it is suitable for people who will be taken for granted."

After all these conditions, everyone finally understood why he chose Draco.

Delicate thoughts and extensive connections are almost the standard for all children of the Malfoy family.

As for special reasons, he was just enough.

Because of the list, it has not been a day or two since the Malfoy family has been questioned as traitors, and Lucius also deliberately deepened the misunderstanding, so he always behaved as if he had already betrayed.

In this way, Draco's position is very embarrassing.

He was able to gather many people before, relying on his loyalty to Voldemort and the pure-blood family.

But now that he is no longer loyal, and the wizarding world is in a precarious situation, his appeal to those wizarding children will naturally be greatly reduced.

Under such circumstances, he often went to worship the Dark Mark to show his loyalty, and it really wouldn't be obtrusive.

"The positioning of the pickets, their personnel, whether they are permanent or not, what do you say?"

Mind turned, Draco saw benefits in it, but he wanted more.

"There is no organization that does not need introspection. The picket team is the source of introspection for the Death Eaters. It is permanent. Even if the Dark Lord returns, I will recommend it to be kept."

Neville's courage was once again demonstrated, "As for the personnel, it cannot exceed one-tenth of the total number of Death Eaters, and among this one-tenth, there must be at least nine-tenths of non-staff personnel, is that okay?"

Draco's eyes widened in surprise.

Even though most of them are non-staff personnel, the number is still surprisingly large.

picket?
I'm afraid Neville's goal is not a simple picket team, this is simply a spy battalion.

If such a team is really formed, the disturbances within the Death Eaters may never escape Neville's eyes and ears.

No wonder he dared to say that even if the Dark Lord returned, he would suggest keeping it.

If this matter is done, it is estimated that the Dark Lord will keep it without Neville's suggestion.

"Then I don't have any other questions, I'll do it." Draco's slightly pale face blushed, he had been bored recently, and finally had something to do, and he was indeed a little excited.

"In addition to the matter of detecting traitors, I also need the pickets to increase their control over Gaunt's library, not on the surface, I think you understand what I mean." Neville said again.

The words were a bit convoluted, Draco thought for a while, and then asked tentatively: "You mean, to develop some members of the Death Eater picket team among the Muggles?"

Wizards and Muggles have reached a reconciliation on the surface, and the Gaunt Library is a landmark building for reconciliation.

Wizards can freely come and go to the Gaunt Library without being questioned, and Muggles can also apply to enter it.

That's why Draco understood what Neville meant.

"A little bigger, Draco, try the spies from SI:[-], or court wizards. Of course Muggles are also fine, but their help to us is too little."

Neville's words really shocked Draco.

Is it possible to recruit someone from SI:[-] into a Death Eater picket?
"Excellent idea, Neville."

Lucius praised, and then looked at his son, "Nothing is impossible, Draco, interests can shatter faith, go try it."

He saw his son's doubts, so he reminded him.

Draco finally recovered from the shock, thought about it in a disguised form, and began to think that this is a feasible thing.

"SI[-] may have difficulties. They have special memory magic in their brains, but court wizards can do it." After careful thinking, Draco gave his own answer.

In this regard, Neville is not particularly surprised.

Court wizards belong to the royal family, and their identities have been passed down from generation to generation, and their status is much higher than that of soldiers from SI:[-].

Therefore, they are not haunted by any magic.

Just like the Malfoy family, they are loyal to Voldemort and keep in touch with the royal family, and will not be abandoned by the royal family.

But the soldiers of SI:[-] are different. They are more like recruited soldiers, and they need many qualities such as loyalty, bravery, and tenacity.

Also, they won't be passed down through generations.

Therefore, MI[-] under the rule of the royal family has strict management methods.

And their memories have been cast with extremely special magic, which makes them almost impossible to rebel.

"In short, this matter is left to you, Draco, and it is up to you to judge what to do."

Neville finally said this, and gave Draco an encouraging look.

This made Draco a little surprised, thinking that a few years ago, he had helped Neville who was being bullied by Ron, but now...times have changed, as expected.

(End of this chapter)