Chapter 258 Karkaroff

What exactly happened in Hogwarts that night was unknown to anyone except the professors involved.

The students in the castle still live a simple and happy campus life.

Just when talking about the increasingly approaching Triwizard Tournament, a few people would occasionally talk about the nightmare that the entire school students had not long ago, and then laugh at who was making such a fuss at that time. Not a big deal.

But none of the students knew the inside story of the matter. On the fourth day after the matter was resolved, Dumbledore finally returned to Hogwarts.

Professor McGonagall would naturally not hide what happened in the castle during his absence from school.

Immediately after learning what had happened, Dumbledore called Sherlock to the principal's office.

Running around outside for several days in a row made it difficult for Dumbledore, an elderly man. He looked tired and lay on the armchair behind his desk, sighing to Sherlock.

"I knew he would do it, but I didn't expect it to be so quick."

Sherlock shrugged indifferently.

"I think the sooner they take action, the better. If they keep delaying it, it will only make us nervous. Besides, the direction they choose to start this time is also very beneficial to us. They probably won't think of it. Vera, who is responsible for guarding Fiddlesticks in the Department of Mysteries of the German Ministry of Magic, will come to Hogwarts to teach this year.”

In response, Dumbledore also nodded.

"Luck is indeed on our side this time, but equally, they will definitely not give up because of this defeat."

When he said this, Dumbledore's crescent-shaped glasses glowed with a white light.

"For the Triwizard Tournament, many outsiders will enter the castle. Among these people are wizards from the other two magic schools and people from the British Ministry of Magic. This is an excellent opportunity for them. Even if they know that we There will be vigilance and they will not give up this opportunity."

Sherlock also narrowed his eyes.

"Actually, Professor, I don't know if you have ever thought about it. With Fudge now controlling the official team of the Ministry of Magic, if that person makes a comeback in the wizarding world, do you think that with the character of our Minister of Magic, he will be a help? ?”

Dumbledore could understand what Sherlock wanted to express at this time. He crossed his hands and supported his chin. After thinking for a moment, he said in a deep voice.

"No, according to Fudge's character, the Ministry of Magic will not become our main force." Having said this, he paused for a while, and then continued, "But with his timid mentality, he does not dare to help us, and he does not dare to help us. It will definitely not fall to Voldemort's side, and for us, it may be the best outcome for the Ministry of Magic to act as a neutral party and fight against the returning Death Eater forces alone."

As an official organization in the wizarding world, if it unites with the forces led by Dumbledore, who will it listen to for its internal dispatches and orders?

If it was to listen to the Ministry of Magic, then why did Dumbledore establish the Order of the Phoenix alone?

But if we listen to Dumbledore, what kind of situation will we put Minister of Magic Fudge in?

Especially this is a politician who has a strong desire for power.

Therefore, according to Dumbledore's vision, after Voldemort fully returns, the Order of the Phoenix and the Ministry of Magic will operate independently of each other and fight against the Death Eaters.

After all, most of the members of the Order of the Phoenix are also employees of the Ministry of Magic, so the two sides have some subtle connections, but the connections are not too close to cause internal disputes.

But although Dumbledore's idea was indeed a good one, Sherlock still felt that this was just the best situation he expected.

If other accidents happen and the Ministry of Magic loses control, the Order of the Phoenix will be left alone.

However, Sherlock didn't say much more about such things. He knew very well that Dumbledore was instinctively averse to political matters.

After the two chatted for a while, the topic quickly turned to the upcoming Triwizard Tournament.

"The day before Halloween, students from the other two schools, Beauxbatons and Durmstrang, will be led by their principals to Hogwarts. I heard that you took Harry on a trip to France. , and have some friendship with one of the Beauxbatons girls?”

Dumbledore looked at Sherlock and asked with a smile.

Hearing his words, Sherlock also thought of the little half-Veela girl who had given him gifts at Christmas these past two years and occasionally sent some letters.

"It's a little girl from the Delacour family. She's a little stupid. If it hadn't been for me and Harry, she would have been abducted and sold by human traffickers."

Sherlock told the story of the past, which made Dumbledore smile heartily.

He seemed to like hearing the interesting story about Sherlock taking Harry on a trip to France. Even though Sherlock had told him several times, he still never got tired of hearing it.

"There's nothing wrong with Beauxbatons, the key is Durmstrang."

Dumbledore's face became serious again, and it was obvious that he and Sherlock had talked about business.

Sherlock also heard about this magic school located in the northernmost part of Europe.

"I heard that this school has a very relaxed attitude towards black magic? There are many students who are even studying things related to black magic openly?"

Dumbledore shook his head.

"These are just rumors. Although Durmstrang does turn a blind eye to students learning the dark arts, it is generally not too extreme, and there has never been any news that a student died under some dark magic."

"The key to the problem lies in their headmaster."

Sherlock couldn't help but frowned.

"Who is their headmaster?"

"Igor Karkaroff."

This is a name that Sherlock is not unfamiliar with. Even more than ten years ago, he had met Karkaroff at the time!

"Just because he is the current headmaster of Durmstrang, and he will live in Hogwarts in the next semester, I specially recruited Moody. The Auror who arrested him back then was Moody. He has a natural fear of Moody, so I just want Moody to watch him."

After listening to Dumbledore's words, Sherlock touched his chin and asked thoughtfully.

"Karkaroff was once a diehard fan of Voldemort, so how likely is it that he will be loyal to his old master again now?"