Chapter 622 Impossible Mission
If the weather in Hogwarts is cold and the atmosphere is warm, then the weather and atmosphere in Malfoy Manor are almost the same, as cold as water turning into ice.
Voldemort called an early Death Eater meeting, summoning his servants from the warmth of their bedrooms.
The living room of Malfoy Manor is still as luxurious as ever. Hundreds of candles were inserted into the chandelier, burning themselves quietly. There was a blazing fire burning in the fireplace in the living room, making the people in the room warm and sweaty.
It's just that many people can't tell whether they are sweating cold sweat or hot sweat.
The source of all this is the noseless man sitting at the head table. His face is paler than usual, and the blood in his eyes is richer. His inadvertent movement caused the cuff of his robe to slip down, revealing his blackened left hand. That left hand is easily reminiscent of a tree burned by fire. Judging from its appearance, it is obviously hopeless.
However, although there were some abnormalities, the Death Eaters all lowered their heads in a tacit understanding and did not look at the blackened hand.
The owner of the manor, Lucius Malfoy, had a slight change in his seat. He was moved from beside Voldemort to the end of the long table, next to Peter Pettigrew.
This pure-blood nobleman who once dominated the magical world no longer had the high spirits of the past. He looked rather old and embarrassed. The skin on his face has lost its luster, and his hair is not as shiny and smooth as before, and there are many split ends at the ends.
Lucius was finally "forgiven" by Voldemort. After a night of reflection in his cellar, Voldemort graciously pardoned him at the cost of being kicked out of the inner circle of Death Eaters.
The way to judge the status of a Death Eater is very simple, just look at how close he is to Voldemort during "meetings". The closer the person is, the higher the status. However, after Lucius was kicked away, his vacant position was not filled sequentially. Voldemort consciously left it vacant.
The Death Eaters present were waiting tremblingly for their master to speak. They all heard the news more or less and knew that the master was very angry now.
The Ministry of Magic only said that dark wizards attacked Azkaban and did not mention Voldemort. However, the dark wizards present knew that only their master Voldemort had the courage and ability to attack Azkaban. How could other people be the opponents of those dementors?
Prison robbery? I'm afraid I'm not going to deliver results to the Dementors.
Voldemort did not keep his subordinates waiting for long, and soon after everyone sat down, he spoke.
"You should have learned about my failure in Azkaban from various places." When all the Death Eaters present heard Voldemort's opening, they lowered their heads and remained silent.
"I do not deny this, and the great Lord Voldemort will not pretend to embellish anything in this regard. Dumbledore, his helpers, and the King of Dementors are all opponents worthy of admiration. I recognize their strength.
I ultimately failed in my purpose of freeing my loyal servant, but Dumbledore also lost an important assistant. "Voldemort said in a calm tone, but Death Eaters who were familiar with Voldemort could hear the murderous intention hidden beneath his calmness.
In Voldemort's words, it wasn't exactly a failure in Azkaban, but more like a tie. To the Death Eaters, the Battle of Azkaban was about Voldemort fighting one against three, breaking out of Dumbledore's ambush at a small cost, and even killing one of them.
However, many Death Eaters who are familiar with the Ministry of Magic are also a little confused: Is Dumbledore's assistant really the Dolores Umbridge? This person is too secretive!
According to Voldemort, the weather spell Umbridge summoned was extremely powerful.
Some Death Eaters instinctively felt that something was wrong, but they did not dare to refute.
After apologizing for his failure, Voldemort began to deal with the internal affairs of the Death Eaters.
"Lucius!"
Lucius Malfoy was startled when his name was called. He straightened up and looked at Voldemort at the other end of the long table, seriously waiting for his instructions.
"How is your son's mission going?" Voldemort asked a question that made Lucius's hair stand on end. He knew that his child's progress was almost zero, but facing Voldemort, he could never give such an answer. If Voldemort is angered, the consequences will be disastrous.
"The mission is proceeding in an orderly manner, and Draco has contacted Yoder." Lucius said something nice.
Voldemort nodded and did not delve further into this issue.
"Keep in touch with Tom Yoder and win him into our team as soon as possible." Voldemort said a few words casually, and then looked at Lucius playfully, as if he had something to say.
Lucius's heart trembled, knowing that the main event was coming, and Voldemort was going to punish him for losing his diary.
"I hope Draco Malfoy will find an opportunity to assassinate Dumbledore."
Voldemort said something so shocking that Lucius froze in his seat.
"Assassinate...Dumbledore?!" Lucius suspected that there was something wrong with his ears.
Voldemort nodded. He desperately needed an opportunity to distract Dumbledore, and Lucius's child was a good pawn.
Can it be done? Voldemort never considered the possibility of success. He just needed Draco Malfoy to jump out, attract Dumbledore's attention, buy himself some time, and provide cover for his plan.
"Master, Draco is still young..." Lucius almost knelt down before Voldemort. Doesn't Lucius still know what level Draco is? With the level of his spell, he couldn't even break through Dumbledore's defense! How could such a child successfully assassinate Dumbledore? Even if it was just harassment, the possibility of being exposed would be extremely high.
This is an impossible task!
"This is my order." Voldemort's words made Lucius despair. He could clearly feel the looks of gloating or sympathy from other Death Eaters.
Lucius closed his mouth.
"If the task is completed well, you can also come back to this chair." Voldemort patted the empty seat next to him and drew a piece of cake for Lucius.
"But now, there is a master here for the time being. Come in, my most loyal servant." Voldemort raised his hand, and the door to the living room of Malfoy Manor opened, and a figure appeared at the door.
The Death Eaters looked over, and then everyone was shocked: the person who appeared at the door was no one else, but Bellatrix Lestrange, Voldemort's most loyal and craziest servant.
She's back from Azkaban.
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