Hogwarts in the shadows

"In the face of the current situation - the increasingly tense... struggle between wizards and Muggles.

Perhaps the disaster of the Middle Ages will happen again.

But I firmly believe that as long as we unite as one and resist together, our strength will be indestructible.

As long as we have firm beliefs and a common goal, all difficulties and obstacles will be overcome."

Dumbledore's eyes slowly swept over every young wizard present.

Especially for those young wizards who were about to graduate, his eyes revealed a deep reluctance.

He didn't know whether he would receive news of their misfortune in the near future.

This was also the first time he felt such a deep sense of powerlessness.

Even when he faced Gellert fifty years ago, he had never felt this way.

The dinner started in a heavy atmosphere.

The members of the Shadow Organization enjoyed the meal very much.

They were not affected by the news at all.

They are even more excited because the opportunity to achieve success is about to come.

However, the expressions of those young wizards who were not members of the Shadow became increasingly heavy.

The Ministry of Magic of the Seven Kingdoms was gone within an hour.

According to Dumbledore, one hour might even be an overestimate.

As the first country to receive the news, the United States Ministry of Magic immediately organized personnel and went to the rescue.

But when they arrived, it was already in ruins.

The reason why the Aztec School of Magic was able to hold out to the end was due to their unique geographical location - on an isolated island.

Principal Alonso discovered the movements of the Muggle warships and activated the defensive barrier in advance.

This allowed the school to survive the missile bombardment.

So they now have no appetite at all to eat the delicious food in front of them.

The dinner ended in such a weird atmosphere.

Dumbledore called Hephis directly and returned to the headmaster's office together.

As soon as he sat down on the chair, his sad expression returned to his face.

"The current Magic Federation has fallen into unprecedented chaos. You should have received relevant news!"

Hephis gently stroked Fox's feathers without saying anything.

He had guessed why Dumbledore was looking for him, but he was not prepared to agree.

Dumbledore's deep blue eyes were fixed on Hephes.

"The Muggles discovered the wizards' greatest weakness in this attack.

If it is not stopped, the situation will get out of control.”

"I know." Hephis responded calmly.

"Are you still not going to take action?" Dumbledore asked anxiously.

"Do you know how many people will die if this continues?"

He supported himself on the table with both hands, a rare trace of anger appearing on his face.

"How long are you going to wait?"

Hephis sighed.

He knew that Dumbledore's purpose in looking for him was to get him to take action.

“In order to fight against the outside world, we must first make peace with the inside.”

"You..." Dumbledore choked.

"Principal, you should know that now is not the time."

Hephaestus looked directly at Dumbledore, "It's not enough now."

Hephaestus' words were like a heavy hammer, hitting Dumbledore's heart hard.

He murmured reluctantly, "Aren't there enough people dying now?"

Hephis shook his head. "It's never been a question of numbers."

Dumbledore slumped in his chair, he could understand what Hephis meant.

There are still a large number of diehards in the wizarding world today who cling to the illusion of peace.

Hoping to resolve the conflict with Muggles through peace talks.

The influence of these people extends to all levels of power in the wizarding world.

Hephis felt a little sorry for Dumbledore's desolate look.

He has known the old man for five years and they have had a lot of interactions with each other.

They cheated each other a lot.

But this time he really didn't want to cheat the old man and ruin his reputation.

Hephis said very seriously.

"Headmaster, protecting Hogwarts may be the best choice for you."

Dumbledore was stunned at first, then his expression became solemn.

But soon he smiled with relief, "You are so smart."

"I am the same kind of person as Gellert, otherwise we wouldn't be friends."

He sat up straight, a powerful aura emanating from him.

"Since I have chosen this path, I will bear all the consequences."

Hephis opened his mouth, but in the end said nothing.

He knew Dumbledore's character, even though he could appear weak at times.

But the title of "White Devil" is not for nothing.

He looked deeply at Dumbledore again and stood up silently.

From this moment on, he truly began to identify with this old man in his heart.

Hephis walked out of the principal's office with a heavy heart.

He pulled the communication coin from his pocket, with Draco's name flashing on it.

So he stepped into the golden and red light circle and came to Draco's side, where Harry was also.

"Draco, what's the matter?" Hephis asked softly.

"Actually, I asked Draco to help find you." Harry spoke first.

Hephis turned to Harry with a puzzled look on his face, "So, Harry, what do you want from me?"

"I want to join the Shadow," Harry said firmly.

Hephis was a little surprised.

He glanced at Draco, whose little face turned slightly red and he lowered his head to avoid his gaze.

"Give me a reason."

"I will fight for wizards." Harry said righteously.

Hephis rolled his eyes, "Tell the truth."

"I...I..." Harry stammered, a blush appearing on his cheeks.

He stole a glance at Draco, then lowered his head, rubbing his feet on the ground nervously, looking a little uneasy.

Hephis' eyes swept between the two of them.

Snape has developed a gender-changing potion.

It seems like it's time to give it to Draco.

Hephis snapped his fingers, and a shadow flame mark appeared on Harry's forehead.

"You will follow Draco from now on."

He ignored the two people who looked delighted and directly opened a circle of golden and red light and was about to leave.

"Wait... wait a minute, Hephis, there's one more thing." Harry spoke hurriedly when he saw Hephis was about to leave.

Hephis stopped and said, "You say."

"I recently hacked into Voldemort's mind and discovered that he might be aware of my presence.

Even gave me a false memory."

As Harry spoke, he glanced at Draco. It was obvious that this was the result of Draco's analysis.

Hephis showed some interest.

It was only a matter of time before someone of Voldemort's level discovered Harry's investigation.

But weaving false memories meant that he would have to do something to Harry.

"Tell me."