Chapter 267 Why Did the Two Dark Lords Die Together, but You Survived...

The situation doesn't seem that bad.

Strictly speaking, the situation may not be out of control.

At this moment, Dumbledore slowly realized an environment that was very favorable to him. If you really count, the entire European wizarding world seemed to be on his side!

The entire magical world in Western Europe highly respects him as the most powerful white wizard. He has a good relationship with the ministers of magic in Western Europe. The magical world in Eastern Europe is under Grindelwald's control, but Grindelwald chose Stand by his side.

As for the British Ministry of Magic…

The Minister of Magic, Amelia Bones, served as a professor at Hogwarts and respected him as the principal very much. Even a member of the Bones family once joined his Order of the Phoenix, and his family also had a relationship with Voldemort. The hatred is irreconcilable;

Barty Crouch, the elder of the Department of Legal Enforcement of the Ministry of Magic, is his friend and has always supported all his actions openly and covertly. Similarly, old Barty is also an old Auror who fights against Voldemort and Death Eaters...

So what if Voldemort is resurrected?

So what if Peter Pettigrew still had a conspiracy?

When Dumbledore watched Grindelwald leave with his request, the old man suddenly realized how favorable the current situation was!

To put it bluntly…

Now the entire magical world is on his side!

Dumbledore felt much relieved. After he and Grindelwald parted ways, he apparated directly to the British Ministry of Magic, so that the Ministry of Magic could start tracing Voldemort's traces as soon as possible.

Although it was very late at this time and most people should have rested, Dumbledore heard that Barty Crouch Sr. had been tracking down dark magic items recently. It seemed that the Aurors were also forced to work overtime by him, so He should be at the Ministry of Magic...

Unfortunately.

Barty Crouch Sr.'s overtime stint ended inexplicably.

When Dumbledore arrived at the Ministry of Magic, the entire Department of Legal Enforcement and the Auror Office were extremely quiet, with only one female Auror left chatting with her colleagues.

"Tonks?"

Dumbledore recognized the female Auror's appearance at a glance.

It was Nymphadora Tonks, a student who graduated from Hufflepuff House last year, and was also the former eldest sister of Hufflepuff House. She used to take great care of the new students Wesson and Cedric.

"Um?"

Tonks turned around in surprise, only to see her former principal. Her face was instantly filled with smiles, and she excitedly jumped towards Dumbledore: "Hey, Dumbledore, you Why did you come to the Ministry of Magic?"

As a former prickly student, Tonks really had no respect for her principal, especially since her relationship with Dumbledore had always been good.

"I'm looking for Crouch..."

Dumbledore looked at his students with a smile and asked casually: "How is your internship at the Ministry of Magic recently? The house elves at Hogwarts are rumoring that the Aurors in the Ministry of Magic have been very hard recently..."

"Mr. Crouch takes good care of me..."

Nymphadora Tonks couldn't help but rub her long pink hair and began to mutter: "It's just that she works too much overtime. She has to patrol and search for dark magic items almost every day. , from 9 am to 9 pm, and from 9 pm to 9 am, almost all employees work two shifts, with only one day off per week..."

In a sense, Dumbledore was her old friend.

When Tonks saw Dumbledore, she seemed to have opened up a chat box, mumbling non-stop, and even asked about Wesson: "Speaking of which, that brat Wesson still likes to talk about Are people hanging on the wall?”

"..."

Dumbledore's expression became subtle, and he whispered a little lie: "He is getting older, and he has become much friendlier to his classmates..."

"Yeah?"

Tonks shook her head, feeling a little regretful: "Although Mr. Crouch is a very good person, if Wesson becomes like Mr. Crouch in the future, it would be too boring to do everything with a straight face every day. Already…”

This is what I said...

It seems quite reasonable.

After Tonks asked about the situation in the school, she finally remembered Dumbledore's purpose. She spread her hands helplessly: "Mr. Crouch did not work overtime today. Their house elf came here, and he Let us all get off work. I will stay here on duty. Dumbledore, if you are in a hurry, I will go find him and come back right away..."

"House elf?"

After Dumbledore frowned, he shook his head at Tonks and said: "No, I will go find him myself... There is one more thing, Tonks, help me tell Minister Bones tomorrow. Invite her to Hogwarts as a guest."

if you can…

Dumbledore wanted to have a deep chat with Barty Crouch Sr. After all, there was still something about Wesson being made into a Horcrux by Peter Pettigrew...

As for whether it would disturb old Barty's rest, Dumbledore would definitely not think about this issue. It is impossible for a lonely old guy who has lost his wife for many years to have any nightlife...

the other side.

London suburbs.

Crouch's basement.

Snape woke up in confusion. He found himself sitting on a chair. He looked around at the ruin-like environment around him, and a trace of confusion flashed across his face.

Where is this?

what is happening?

Where had that bastard Peter Pettigrew brought him?

Just when Snape was still confused, he saw a figure walking in. There was a house elf beside that person, and they both held a wand in their hands.

Snape recognized at a glance that the house elf was holding his wand, and he also recognized that the person who walked in was the Director of the Department of Legal Enforcement of the Ministry of Magic!

What's happening here?

Why is Barty Crouch Sr. here?

Snape remembered this tough executive who once hunted Death Eaters very clearly. It was impossible for the former Death Eaters to forget the person who almost killed them...

"Severus Snape."

Old Barty Crouch walked in slowly. He looked at the man in black robes in front of him calmly, his voice was a little dull and hoarse: "Dumbledore protected you from the Wizengamot court, but I didn't expect him to still look at you. Wrong person, you are still a stubborn Death Eater..."

"you…"

Snape frowned and wanted to say something.

However, Barty Crouch Sr. did not give him a chance to speak. He stood in front of him and pointed his wand at Snape's temple: "Tell me, where did Barty go? Where is my stupid son, Barty Crouch?"

"..."

Snape's mind immediately became confused.

Is this talking about Barty Crouch Jr.? What does this have to do with him! Wasn't that guy already imprisoned in Azkaban and forced to death by your father?

"Tell me about it..."

Old Barty Crouch's wand glowed with a little magic starlight, and his voice became hoarse: "When did you know that Barty was still alive..."

"I have no idea what you're talking about!"

Snape suddenly wanted to stand up, but Old Barty used his wand to force him to sit down again. He could only stare at the man: "Tell me first, where is this place? I want to see Dumbledore!"

"This is my home."

Old Barty stared at him calmly and continued in a deep voice: "Don't worry, I will go to see Dumbledore soon. Before that, tell me who you belong to...Voldemort or Peter Pettigrew?"

"..."

Snape immediately fell silent.

this problem…

It was really difficult for him to answer.

Now…

Whose person is he?

Now…

Where does he belong?

Theoretically, he should be Dumbledore's spy, but Snape knew that he never said he was truly loyal to Dumbledore, he was just a person used by Dumbledore...

The wizarding world is obviously so big, but Snape never thought that he would be stumped by this question. Maybe it's because no one has ever asked him this question?

However, Snape's brain reacted very quickly. He suddenly realized something, and his eyes instantly tightened. The Death Eater Barty Crouch Jr. was still alive, and he had been hiding in his home!

Snape took a look at the circular iron door in the basement. That iron door seemed to be used to close some special places!

and…

The entire basement was in ruins.

Barty Crouch Jr. has always been alive. He was somehow rescued from Azkaban by Barty Crouch Sr., and has been locked up in his own home by Barty Crouch Sr. The result tonight is inexplicable. Escaped!

A chill flashed across Snape's eyes, and he immediately noticed this important news. He knew that he had no time to think about more doubts, such as why Peter Pettigrew left him here, and what happened here. A big battle!

Now!

Think of a way to get out of here first!

Snape's expression immediately became solemn, and he said calmly: "Dumbledore asked me to come. He guessed that you had concealed the news that Barty was still alive, and asked me to come here and ask Barty about it. The whereabouts of the Dark Lord’s Horcrux…”

this moment…

It was as if everything Snape said was true!

As an extremely rare secret spy in the wizarding world, Snape showed a self-cultivation beyond ordinary people. Even though he was trapped here, he seemed to have a chance of victory: "Dumbledore has known about what is going on here, you kill me." It's useless, it will only anger him..."

"..."

Old Barty Crouch's expression became a little subtle. If he didn't know the whole story of what happened tonight, there was a high probability that Snape would have frightened him...

This person…

He's pretty good at acting anyway!

"you sure…"

Old Barty Crouch narrowed his eyes and continued in a cold voice: "Did Dumbledore send you here?"

"yes. "

Snape knew very well.

Once you lie, you must stick to your lies!

Even if Barty Crouch Sr. used the mind-pulling technique to read his memory, it would be useless. Anyway, he is a wizard who has mastered Occlumency!

"Severus Snape..."

Barty Crouch Sr. slowly shook his head, as if he didn't believe his lies at all. The voice of the senior official of the Ministry of Magic gradually became colder.

"Please tell me, since you said you wanted to find out the whereabouts of the mysterious man's Horcrux, why did someone see you entering my house with the mysterious man..."

"Why did some people see Voldemort and Peter Pettigrew use magic to die together here, and you were the only one who survived in the end..."

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