Dressed as a Hogwarts portrait

In fact, it is not that the British wizarding community is slow to respond, but that compared with the gossip about the origin of the new Hogwarts professor, all wizards who are more capable and slightly more powerful have been attracted by the changes in Germany.

The German Ministry of Magic did not explain a single word of what happened at the Quidditch World Cup, and Nurmengard was still standing there.It was dark, oppressive and dilapidated like a ruin, and countless suspicious eyes watched the prison, but no one could go in to prove that the Dark Lord Grindelwald, who once caused the blood of the whole of Europe, was no longer there.

After the 19th century, the Muggles in Germany abolished the monarchy. Now there are still many aristocratic wizards in Germany, and more or less have distant blood and close kinship with British noble wizards. In British tradition, only the eldest son inherits the title , while German noble titles can be passed on to all children.There were 300 independent Muggle city-states in Germany, and each country had its own upper class. The connection between wizards and Muggles is far closer than that of any country. For example, in the current government, almost all political families come from Members of Parliament know that wizards exist and tacitly keep this secret. It has been a habit that has continued since the Middle Ages, but after World War II, wizards and Muggles were alienated.

When those hidden wizarding families used their power, this made the Muggle government suddenly wake up-most of the country was not under their control, nor was it under the control of the Ministry of Magic-these noble wizards did very little. , but the keen power holders have already deeply felt their abnormality.

Grindelwald is indeed back and leading the Saints again.

Otherwise, there is no reason why those aristocratic wizards who are always holding each other's necks can hug each other silently and advance and retreat.

All intelligent people turned their eyes to the increasingly depressed Ministry of Magic.

Without any warning, and without any bloody killings, the German Minister of Magic announced that he was old and sick and went to Switzerland to recuperate. Old man, so the headmaster of Hogwarts has been buried in the ground?

Before the Ministry of Magic recovered completely, the British Minister Fudge couldn't wait to announce that the Triwizard Tournament, which had been suspended for hundreds of years, would be held at Hogwarts.Immediately after the opening ceremony of Hogwarts, Dumbledore officially notified the news, and even the silent French Ministry of Magic cursed behind their backs. Could it be that the atmosphere was not tense enough and things were not enough?

Grindelwald's existence has been confirmed, but no one knows whether Voldemort has been resurrected or not.

Of course, those wizards who were not born in nobility or had no brains were excitedly waiting for the coming of this grand competition. Fortunately, the long history of these three schools and the previous Triwizard Tournament have been publicized in various countries.

Germany, Charlottenburg Palace.

Since the 17th century, Muggles and wizarding aristocrats have been coming and going here, and until today, there are still countless secrets buried in this huge Baroque-style building complex.

The saints don't kneel easily, especially Grindelwald's trusted aides, who have never had the habit of kneeling down to kiss the soles of their robes and shoes. Even their waists are straight. Waiting for the next command.

This exquisite living room was full of people. The wizards standing against the wall all lowered their eyes and looked at the floor, as if they did not exist at all. They were sweating, but they were obviously Muggles. They were especially wary of people wearing wizard robes in the drawing room.These politicians who have mastered the country in the eyes of Muggles are so nervous that their eyes are twitching. It has only been 50 years since the war that swept across Europe and finally expanded to the world. The Nazis are dead, but the wizard is not dead. Like the portraits painted by court painters.

The golden half-curly long hair is loosely draped down, the deep gray-blue eyes with aquamarine luster are sharp and elegant, leaning on the catalpa wood inlaid rose vine soft-backed chair, reflecting exquisite runes under the light and dark light of the folds Half of his robe fell to the ground, and he flipped through a stack of parchment in his hand playfully.

If the records are correct, this terrible wizard is at least 130 years old. Several muggles stood there, soaked in cold sweat, but they could not faint. Even now, less than 100 years later, these abnormal forces cannot be driven out.

Grindelwald was the only one sitting on the chair. There were a dozen other chairs in the living room, but no one dared to glance at them.

Famous paintings by Grünewald and Lucas Cranach in the Middle Ages are hung on the walls, all of which are religious and mythological themes. Among them is a picture of the goddess of the night wandering among the clouds and mist, which has never appeared before the world. , In the 17th century, Germany's preference for oriental porcelain was vividly displayed in this living room, making a few Muggles dare not even get close to the decorative shelf, and the white and delicate luster precipitated with the afternoon sunlight.

"We captured Karkaroff in secret..." a wizard said softly. He could only stare at the reaction of Grindelwald's fingers and body to judge whether his unauthorized actions caused the king's dissatisfaction. His hands paused for a moment, retracted as if he was playing with the decorative cuff buttons on the edge of his sleeves, cold sweat broke out immediately, and he whispered more respectfully: "Lord, you know, Karkaroff betrayed the saints very early, He even has Death Eater marks on him."

Grindelwald continued flipping through the parchment without expression.

"Lord, in accordance with your will, we traced the remaining British Death Eaters without any specific movements, especially the Malfoy family. Apart from transferring the family property, it seems that they are committed to hiding themselves deeper, but Karkaroff stated that the Dark Lord The imprint of the mark is getting clearer every day..."

"Voldemort is indeed coming back to life, but he's just a lunatic."

Grindelwald casually tapped the parchment in his hand:

"His ancestors are the real headaches."

There was silence in the living room for a while, and finally a loyal saint hesitated to speak: "Your loyal subordinates did not doubt your will, but Slytherin..."

All the saints twisted their faces complicatedly. Salazar Slytherin lived 1000 years ago, although a dozen people were lucky enough to go with Grindelwald on the night of the Quidditch World Cup final. It is said that the resurrection took place in this era. Slytherin, but the result was even more ridiculous, because they saw two Salazar Slytherins.

"Albus Dumbledore's judgment will never be doubted?"

If even the headmaster of Hogwarts acquiesced, other wizards would indeed be unable to say no.

"But Horcruxes are the most outrageous and crazy magic. Apart from destroying a person's will, it can't bring real eternal life at all." A knowledgeable and powerful saint was seriously entangled.

"Don't forget, the name is the most effective magic!" Grindelwald leaned on the chair with a dangerous smile.

Especially the name recognized by the contract, Nyx, is indeed that ancient and terrifying surname.

According to the pitiful surviving records, the Nyx family has already been destroyed. Its last heir got married and then died, announcing the demise of this ancient family that did not believe in Merlin.

That witch, married the Duke of Slytherin.

After that, only the descendants of Nyx's bloodline abandoned its power, and not using this surname would be tantamount to the destruction of the family.

Did Salazar Slytherin revert to Nyx's surname because he wanted to hide his name, or did he want to regain the power of blood?

Curses appear by will, but prophecy depends on faith.

If you don't admit that you are a descendant of Nyx, you won't be able to see the future clearly.

"Horcruxes may not be used as magic for immortality." Grindelwald recalled the Slytherin who entered Nurmengard late at night. The powerful momentum did not stop at all, and the two consciousnesses spoke alternately. I couldn't detect the slightest difference at all, and after the Quidditch night, the two people remained completely the same in words and deeds, there was no gap between each other but never approached others, Slytherin trusted the other self, which is consistent with the soul. The instinctive repulsion, killing and destruction of the same self that will appear after the split is completely different, "Maybe, Slytherin was born with dual personalities..."

The more powerful the wizard is, the more he will question himself. Grindelwald’s failure at the beginning and his willingness to be imprisoned are the result of his spiritual despair and self-denial, but why Slytherin is an exception is really an interesting thing : "Prepare Compound Potion."

"Lord?"

"The Triwizard Tournament, Voldemort will not miss such an interesting event, so how can I not get involved?" Grindelwald stared at the name on the parchment with a cold smile.

Iris Nyx... who was this little girl who seemed to have no brains and would blurt out in class that she knew how Slytherin died?

The magic of the name is the most demanding and accurate. Without the close connection of blood and soul, it is impossible to have this surname.

but--

Draw lightly with your fingertips.

That Salazar Slytherin died at Hogwarts instead of leaving should be a piece of news to take advantage of.

Grindelwald bent his fingers one by one. He has lost his wand for nearly 50 years. His failure has not fundamentally shaken the power of the saints. Unlike Voldemort's complete defeat, as long as he is willing to walk out of Nurmengard, Germany It's still his alone.

Albus, this time, I will never let you face everything alone.