Study Days at Hogwarts

  Chapter 1120 Suicide

   "Minister, the reporters are here."

  Percy Weasley stood at the door, looked at the listless Fudge with fingers crossed behind the desk, raised his hand and knocked on the wooden door of the office lightly, reminding him aloud.

"knew."

   Cornelius Fudge stood up wearily, and walked out of the office.

  To be honest, Fudge didn’t want to face those flies-like annoying reporters at all, but as the current Minister of Magic, he had to give everyone a reasonable explanation for Amelia Burns’ death anyway.

"explain?"

   "What the hell!"

  Fudge himself didn't figure out what was going on.

   A few hours earlier, he had been awakened from sleep and informed of the murder of Amelia Bones.

  What does it mean that a suspected mysterious person does it himself.

  The Aurors didn't give him a reasonable explanation, so how should he give the reporters an explanation?

   Could it be possible to tell the reporters that Amelia Bones was killed by a mysterious person?

  Even if I think about it on my knees, I know what the consequences will be if I really say that.

   What the entire British magic community really cares about is not Burns' death, but that she was murdered by Death Eaters under the heavy protection of Aurors.

The authority of the Ministry of Magic will be questioned again. This is not the most terrifying thing. After this incident, everyone will think that Burns was murdered under the protection of Aurors. How can everyone's life safety be guaranteed? Woolen cloth?

  Wizards who live in fear will only vent their anger on the Ministry of Magic, and as the Minister of Magic, Fudge is undoubtedly the first to bear the brunt. Who made this happen during his tenure?

  Fudge seemed to hear people shouting for him to get off stage again.

  He knew very well that everyone wanted to change to a more reliable Minister of Magic to lead them through the current difficulties.

   "I'm here to announce a bad news. Ms. Amelia Burns was killed not long ago." Fudge's voice was low and sad, and those who didn't know thought that Fudge and Burns had a good relationship.

   In fact, the relationship between Fudge and Burns is not good. This mainly involves the interests of both parties, and because Fudge can't get any benefits after the other party comes to power.

  However, after several years of career as the Minister of Magic, Fudge's acting skills are still passable.

   "I heard that Ms. Burns was murdered by Death Eaters under the protection of Aurors." A male reporter asked sharply, "Is this true?"

  Fudge's face was ugly, but he was not unprepared, so he said: "Yes, unfortunately, we think that the devil who can't even mention her name killed her with his own hands."

Amidst the whispers among the reporters, Fudge held out his hand, motioning for everyone to listen to him, and continued, "Amelia is a very talented witch, recognized for her bravery and fairness, and the most The most promising candidate for the Minister of Magic, maybe the devil who can't even mention her name was afraid of her becoming the Minister of Magic, so he led Death Eaters to kill her with his own hands, and all the signs showed that she had fought hard."

   "Amelia's death has cost us dearly."

"But I heard that the Auror protecting Ms. Burns was not killed by Death Eaters, but a witch named Emmeline Vance." The male reporter said sharply again, " It is said that the lady is Dumbledore's person and is also responsible for protecting the safety of Ms. Burns."

  Fudge looked fiercely at the reporter who spoke just now, trying to see the man's face clearly, but it was a pity that the man was hiding in the crowd.

   There was an uproar at the scene. If it was just that the Auror protecting Burns was stunned by Death Eaters, it would be fine, but another wizard who was responsible for protecting her was brutally killed. This matter is suspicious no matter how you look at it.

  If the thinking is darker, it is not surprising that someone from the Ministry of Magic deliberately murdered Amelia Bones.

"I can't answer your questions, because I want to know the reason myself, but I think the answer may have to wait for the two Aurors to wake up." Fudge used the dragging tactic, so he naturally wouldn't admit whether there was something wrong with the Aurors, And Fudge didn't think that was the Auror's problem either.

  As Fudge expected, everyone is more concerned about who will be the next Minister of Magic after Burns is murdered? Whether he can lead everyone through the current difficulties.

Fudge was tired of responding to the reporters' questions. He didn't even know what he said in the end. There was no doubt that Burns' death had greatly reduced everyone's confidence in the Ministry of Magic, and made many wizards think that the Ministry of Magic had ceased to exist. Reliable.

  Fudge now just wants to throw this mess on someone else as soon as possible, but after Burns' death, he finds out to his horror that there is no suitable candidate.

The main reason is that Burns is very capable and talented. He has not only received everyone's acquiescence, but also Dumbledore's support. He should not wait for the vote, but should simplify the vote so that Burns can directly vote. Being the new Minister and dealing with the mess left over from before, maybe Voldemort would not dare to challenge the entire Ministry of Magic blatantly.

  The morning newspaper, about the death of Amelia Burns and Fudge's interview, soon spread throughout the UK through newspapers.

  Isobel put the newspaper on the table, looked up at Albert, "You seem to have foreseen her death very early."

"Yes, I remember reminding her." Albert swallowed the food in his mouth, and said calmly: "But Burns is unwilling to hide, maybe, she overestimated the strength of protection between herself and the Aurors , underestimated the determination of the mysterious man to kill her, so she died."

  Mrs. McDougal and Katrina both turned to look at Albert.

"It should be the hands of the mysterious man himself." Albert took out a handkerchief and wiped the corner of his mouth, "If it was that group of useless Death Eaters, they would probably screw things up. That Vance is a member of the Order of the Phoenix, so even if he can't beat him Winning the Death Eaters will also alert Burns and buy her time to Apparate to escape, and the mission of the two Aurors should be similar."

   "If she is willing to hide temporarily." Isobel looked at his mother and asked, "Will she be able to escape?"

   "I think it's difficult, I know Amelia." Mrs. McDougal sighed softly, "She is not a timid person, let alone hide out of fear of being killed."

   "So, she died." Albert said calmly, "Bowens' character and behavior caused her death."

   "Did you remind her?" Katrina asked curiously.

"Yes, I reminded her, Dumbledore, and Scrimgeour, they were all vigilant, but Burns was still killed by the mysterious man because they underestimated the mysterious man's determination. Albert said softly, "So, changing the prophecy is sometimes not an easy task."

  Katrina looked at her mother, and suddenly understood why Albert and Isobel brought her here even if they used the Imperius Curse.

  If Mrs. McDougall doesn't want to give up her job and hide, maybe Burns is her fate.

   "If Amelia chooses to hide, can she survive?" Mrs. McDougal looked at her daughter and thought of her situation again.

   "Maybe, at least he won't die easily." Albert explained, "The prophecy is hard to change, but that doesn't mean it can't be changed."

   "So, you told Burns, Dumbledore, and Scrimgeour?"

   "Yes." Albert admitted directly.

   "But Burns is still dead." Katrina reminded.

   "If Burns hides, maybe he won't die." Albert gave an example, "Remember Umbridge's prophecy?"

"Originally, in my prophecy, Umbridge would enter the Forbidden Forest because of something, and learn a lesson she would never forget from the centaur, but after hearing the prophecy, she never dared to step into the Forbidden Forest, so her Fate has changed."

   "I think you seem to know everything." Katrina looked at Albert with a strange expression.

   "Can guess something."

   "If you want, you should be able to save her."

  Although it is doubtful, Katrina seems to be sure that Albert has a way to save Burns, and if he really wants to, he will definitely be able to do it.

"I'm not Potter, let alone a savior, and I can't save anyone, let alone take the risk of saving someone who has nothing to do with me." Albert glanced at Katrina and said calmly, "A lot of times, even if it's really It is difficult to prevent disasters that are prophesied, because no one believes them."

   "Besides, I tried, but failed." Albert's tone was very flat, "Emeline Vance died because of this, but it didn't change the fate of Burns' death."

   "You mean..."

   "The lady didn't die protecting Burns."

  "Fate is always impermanent. Even if I can predict the future, I still need to be in awe of it. It's not that I can do whatever I want if I can peek into the future."

   "Sorry." Katrina bowed her head.

   "Bowens' death was more due to her unwillingness to give up." Albert said softly, "If she is willing to give up something, at least there is a chance for revenge. Now she doesn't even have a chance."

   "Revenge?"

   Katrina feels this is getting more and more complicated.

   "The Burns family has a great hatred against the You-Know-Who and the Death Eaters. Most of her immediate family members died at the hands of the You-Know-Who and the Death Eaters. You think she would not want revenge."

   "So, Burns wants to take revenge on them with the help of the Ministry of Magic. Becoming the Minister of Magic is the best way. If she wants to become the Minister of Magic, she cannot hide." Isobel added.

"It may also be caused by the desire for power, who knows? After all, many executives of the Ministry of Magic have a strong desire for power." Albert shrugged and said, "The Mysterious Man and the Death Eaters took the lead. So, Bones If you die, you will lose your chance for revenge."

   There was an eerie silence in the living room.

   "By the way, Isobel and I have something to go to France today, and we should be back in the next few days." Albert suddenly changed the subject.

   "What are you doing in France?"

   "Go to see Mr. LeMay, he is our witness." Albert continued, "By the way, go to the wedding scene and have to pick up my family. They'd better not go back to England."

   "Be careful on the road," Mrs. McDougal said.

"Keep in touch through the double-sided mirror. If you have something to say to the house elf, it's best not to leave here easily." Albert thought for a while and said, "We will come back to pick you up to France after a while, the wedding will be over there, wait It's not really safe in the UK."

   "What about my dress?" Katrina suddenly asked, she didn't have a suitable dress, and she borrowed Isobel's dress from the last Christmas banquet.

   "Uncle Mogg has already made a reservation for you, and it should be ready in a few days." Isobel said softly, "In terms of style, it is similar to the one you wore last time."

"oh."

  Katrina hated the feeling of being arranged.

   After breakfast, Albert and Isobel disguised themselves as a couple, then apparated to a remote and uninhabited beach in the south of England, and then left for France using an illegal door key.

   Under normal circumstances, Albert would definitely choose the plane to France.

Of course, there are other ways, such as using the international Floo network of the Wilder Smith family, but those Floo networks have not been used for a long time, and the safety issue is really difficult to guarantee, and it is easier and faster to use the Portkey, which is now confusing Given the current situation, the British Ministry of Magic has no energy to track down the Portkey, so there is no need to worry about getting into trouble.

  After arriving in France, Albert took Isobel three times in a row to apparate, and finally appeared in Nicolas Village with a different appearance.

   "Albert?"

  A surprised voice suddenly sounded nearby.

   "Professor Dumbledore?"

  Before Albert recognized the owner of the voice, he raised his wand and pointed in the direction of the voice.

   "I almost didn't recognize you." Dumbledore looked at the two black-headed and yellow-skinned men and women in surprise, and said softly, "Very clever transfiguration."

  Actually, passers-by on the street couldn't see these three guys who used the illusion spell on themselves at all.

   "Professor, I didn't notice you." Albert looked at Dumbledore curiously.

"It's normal, your attention is on the female companions around you. However, your response is very fast and timely." Dumbledore said with a smile, "I just came out of Nicole, and he said that one of you It will be there by noon."

   This elderly man actually came to deal with the funeral for his old friend.

   "No, professor, what did you use to make me ignore you." Albert asked curiously.

   "A little bit of skill, you will definitely do it too, but you have ignored it." Dumbledore blinked and said, "I have to go back to England first, something seems to have happened over there."

   "Amelia Bones is dead."

   "A heavy loss." Dumbledore sighed softly, "She is an amazing wizard."

   "It's her choice." Albert said softly.

"You're right, that's her choice." Dumbledore was silent for a moment, then suddenly said, "Okay, let's go, don't make Nico wait too long, he must be very happy to see you, Pere Gnar also prepared your favorite dessert."

   "Goodbye Professor."

   After Albert and Dumbledore separated, he took Isobel towards Nico's house.

   Slightly changed.

  (end of this chapter)