HP in the name of Slytherin

Hailbo and Katherine are in tune with each other on some level, and when Katherine mentioned that Ariana could be resurrected, it knew what Katherine was going to do.

It actually didn't know how to use Apep's divine power, but Catherine asked it to do what she asked, and it did it naturally.

It didn't know how to revive, but because Catherine wanted Ariana to be resurrected, it naturally took the gem, thinking that Ariana should be resurrected, and the gem turned into an egg.

Not sure how to find Voldemort, but because Catherine wanted to find Voldemort, it kept thinking about it while eating.

He tried hard to recall the face of that ugly thing, his magical fluctuations, and where on earth he was hiding... Helbo actually sensed it!

It flicked its tail, and its bright eyes immediately looked at Catherine.

But Catherine didn't say anything. Instead, she handed it a glass of pumpkin juice, touched its head and said, "Eat slowly, there is still a lot here."

So it didn't speak immediately, drank the pumpkin juice obediently, and then went to fight with the roasted turkey leg.

Catherine helped it cut the steak into small pieces and ate a little herself, mainly taking care of the three children: "After you finish eating, take a rest. It's quite late now."

She always takes care of everyone, and at first glance her current behavior is very ordinary.

Severus and Tom had been with them for a long time and were already hungry. They ate their meal obediently and nodded and agreed to go back and rest later.

Albus returned at the end of their meal, bringing with him a displeased, but not angry Aberforth, and a hooded, well-hidden Grindelwald.

The three of them didn't know how to communicate. Ariana, who was about to be resurrected, was stuck in the middle, but there was no tit-for-tat. Grindelwald also thanked Catherine in a graceful manner. In addition to Ariana lending him magic power to help him tide over the difficulties, now he can If you wake up completely, you won't be controlled by Voldemort, which is a big mistake for Catherine and the others.

So a few people sat together to eat. The three old people ate slowly with Haierbo, while the three Catherines ate desserts.

"What are your plans now?" Catherine asked them casually, "Will Mr. Grindelwald stay at Hogwarts these days?"

Albus glanced at Catherine and nodded, "That is the plan."

At least Grindelwald had to "give birth" to Ariana.

"Has Nurmengard reported no abnormalities so far?" Catherine reminded further.

Albus didn't answer this time. The two brothers looked at each other solemnly. Grindelwald took the initiative to say, "Some of them were controlled by Voldemort, and some... well... I ordered them not to reveal the news to the outside world."

So Grindelwald is in prison in name, but in fact he is just staying in Nurmengard. If he wants, he can even leave quietly.

"This is inevitable," Catherine said to Albus and his brother, "He is Grindelwald after all. The Ministry of Magic of each country has its own plans, and the law sometimes has to give way to interests."

These words made Brother Albus's face turn a little ugly, but there was no doubt that Catherine was telling the truth.

Otherwise, how could Grindelwald not be executed for committing such a serious crime, and still be able to stay safely in Nurmengard and even retain his power?

Grindelwald put down the spoon and seemed to hide his embarrassment by wiping the corner of his lips, but he glanced at Catherine from time to time.

"From Catherine Slytherin's perspective, I personally hope that Hogwarts will have greater independence and autonomy, and will not be easily interfered with by the outside world in educating young wizards," Catherine said, and exchanged glances with Grindelwald. "Of course, we should not be interfered with by a single individual. A school is just a school. What we need to do is to give young wizards more choices and a sounder personality when they grow up."

Albus frowned slightly, as if he knew what Catherine was going to say, and his eyes gradually became sharper... and fell on Grindelwald.

Grindelwald raised his hands innocently, "Before this incident, I had indeed been in Nurmengard and never left."

Some wizards controlled by Voldemort did not have as good a magic foundation as Grindelwald, nor were they lucky enough to meet the kind-hearted Ariana. By the time Voldemort is dealt with, their physical functions may have been exhausted.

Be it the guards of Nurmengard or some officials of the Wizarding Union, the magical world will definitely be shaken by this, and the surviving wizards will start a new round of pursuit of power.

At this time, the major magic academies that train wizards will definitely become the focus of competition. Whoever gets the students will also get the future.

"I swear, if you let me stay, I will not do anything to harm the little wizard." Grindelwald said to Albus.

He made his words so clear that Aberforth suddenly reacted, stood up, and said to Catherine: "You want Grindelwald to stay in Hogwarts?!"

A dark wizard, even Durmstrang expelled him, and Hogwarts accepted him? !

"There are conditions -" Catherine glanced at Grindelwald dissatisfied and sneered, "Why don't you finish what you said?"

Grindelwald was still looking at Albus with sincere eyes and a sincere tone: "Compared to Germany and France, which have been infiltrated by my forces, don't you think it is safer to keep me by your side to guard you? Have I changed? Well, whether it will hurt anyone, nothing is more convincing than seeing it with your own eyes.”

This is of course Grindelwald's selfish motives.

Now, this is the only selfish thought he has.

Grindelwald stared at Albus's old but sharp eyes. There was no past friendship in those eyes. Once Albus felt threatened, he and he would definitely be enemies.

But Grindelwald didn't want to be an enemy of Albus anymore. "I'm old, Al... Albus, I admit that my views on some things in the past were a bit extreme, and some things should not have been done that way. Regret is a useless emotion. I can only say that if it were me now, I would not do that."

From Albus's perspective, putting aside personal feelings, should he keep Grindelwald?

Just as Catherine said, in the upcoming change of power, with the help of Grindelwald and the relationship with the Malfoy family, Hogwarts will definitely be able to survive this crisis safely... and even use this to become Europe's It is undisputedly the strongest magic academy in the world.

What an honor, it is the best gift that these wizards and wizards who graduated from Hogwarts can give to their alma mater.

Independent, free, and not subject to too much interference from the Ministry of Magic. As long as good regulations are established, this magical world, which has been dormant for a long time and has not progressed again for many years, should be able to develop again!

"If you are worried that the participants may have ulterior motives, we can design a contract," Catherine said. "The ancient magic contract I modified can also be used in this world. After I leave, it will be impossible to crack it for hundreds of years. We don't have to worry about our allies now and in the future for a long time, turning around to harm Hogwarts and the wizarding world."

Many wizards in Catherine's world have also signed this contract.

She brought this up now not to speak for Grindelwald, but really was just standing from Hogwarts' perspective and striving for greater benefits for Hogwarts.

Just like the magic circles of various countries are competing for their own interests.