The Hogwarts Emerald

Chapter 375: Strange Barty Crouch

The reason why these twenty wizards came here was naturally because of the Dark Mark.

When these wizards from the Ministry of Magic arrived here, they only saw Harry and the other two looking panicked. So they thought they were the ones who cast the Dark Mark, and without thinking twice, they cast a Stunning Spell on them.

Not to mention the three underage wizards, even if Dumbledore stood here and was hit by twenty Stunning Curses, he would have to say goodbye to this world.

No one knows what's going on in these guys' minds. They haven't figured out the situation yet and don't even know who's standing opposite them. They start by casting twenty Stunning Spells. What's the matter? Do you buy the Stunning Spells in bulk?

How come I didn't see you guys being so capable when facing the group of marchers just now? Now you have become more capable, like a rat with a gun, and you are the boss in your own nest!

Ada also followed the Dark Mark and naturally discovered that there were people in the woods. However, Ada did not rush forward impulsively, but instead observed attentively for a while.

This observation was not a big deal, Ada found that the figures of these three people were very familiar, they were Harry, Ron and Hermione!

After just a short delay, these twenty brainless wizards surrounded Harry and his friends and forced them to be stunned with a wave of spells.

Ada, who was worried about the three people getting into trouble, immediately flashed in front of them and blocked the stun spell for them.

Unfortunately, Ada is a person who advocates offense, so the magic protection barrier established by Ada is not a simple defense. Most of the twenty stun spells were bounced back by this invisible magic barrier.

That's why Harry saw that half of the twenty wizards were lying on the ground. They had no idea that the spells they had cast would circle around and come back. They couldn't dodge in time, so they could only lie on the ground.

At this time, ten more red lights rushed over, like a strong wind blowing through the open space. Ada waved her wand calmly, and this time Harry saw clearly that as Ada moved, a very weak light appeared in front of her, and it was this light that blocked all the opponent's attacks.

Then, Harry saw a circle of fire surrounding the four of them. The wizards who attacked had to dodge the rebounding stun spells while dodging the sudden appearance of flames.

"You are a bunch of good-for-nothings!" Ida shouted rudely. "Look who you are attacking!"

It’s not Ada’s fault that she’s angry. My goodness, you used twenty Stunning Spells on three Hogwarts students. Are you, the Ministry of Magic, planning a rebellion?

Has the Ministry of Magic changed its slogan to: When dealing with Death Eaters, we are submissive; when dealing with Hogwarts, we strike hard!
"Stop!" Mr. Weasley's voice came from a distance, "Stop! That's my child!"

The remaining wizards finally stopped their actions, but the flames around Ada still did not dissipate. Mr. Weasley strode over, and there were two people who ran faster than him, Sirius and Lupin.

When they ran to the side, the flames automatically made way for the three of them to pass. Mr. Weasley and Lupin looked worriedly at Harry, Ron and Hermione.

Sirius was not so good-tempered and started to curse: "The Ministry of Magic has become so corrupt that they are trying to kill Harry Potter! Come on, try again and let me see!"

Just as these wizards were about to step forward to check and confirm whether the person they had just attacked was Harry Potter, Sirius's wand had already started casting spells, and at the same time Ada Flame also began to actively attack anyone who approached.

"Get out of the way," said a cold, emotionless voice.

It was Barty Crouch, he and other wizard officials from the Ministry gathered around. Crouch had a sour face, he seemed not interested in whether the Ministry of Magic attacked Harry Potter, but was angry at Sirius and Ada for blocking the Ministry of Magic.

"Giving up resistance and accepting investigation is your only way out." Crouch said sternly. Other people in the Ministry of Magic also raised their wands, waiting for Crouch's order, and they rushed forward to arrest those who resisted arrest.

"Barty Crouch!" Sirius said viciously, "You think I'm scary! Open your eyes and see who that is!"

At this time, Harry also cooperated and stood up. Under the reflection of the flames, everyone could see the lightning-shaped scar on his forehead. The Ministry of Magic had really attacked Harry Potter just now.

"They were found at the crime scene, and the Ministry of Magic has the right to investigate no matter who he is." Barty Crouch continued, "Who of you did this? Who conjured up the Dark Mark?" "We didn't!" Harry said, pointing to the skull above.

Ida finally couldn't bear it any longer. The flames sensed the anger of their master and grew higher and higher. Ida said, "That's Harry, Harry Potter! You actually suspected that he had conjured the Dark Mark. Why don't you suspect Cornelius Fudge?"

Barty Crouch continued: "Even if the Minister was here, he would be questioned. I said, no matter who it is!"

Rigid, serious, and stubborn, Ada swears she has never seen anyone so stubborn and stubborn. This doesn't make sense, does it?

Sirius beside him suddenly burst into laughter. As he laughed, he said, "I think there is only one person who can conjure up the Dark Mark here tonight, and that is Barty Crouch..."

Everyone gasped and looked at Sirius and Barty Crouch. People knew that Mr. Barty Crouch would never do such a thing.

"Barty Crouch II!" Sirius continued, "I don't need to tell you what your son has done, Mr. Crouch!"

Don't hit someone in the face, don't expose someone's weaknesses when you scold him. Sirius was really furious, and he settled all the old and new grudges at the same time. He mentioned Barty Crouch at this time and place, and had no intention of saving face for Barty Crouch at all, which was equivalent to slapping Barty Crouch in the face.

"Barty Crouch died in Azkaban." Mr. Crouch's face became even gloomier. "I don't have this son either."

Sirius was still laughing and clapping towards Crouch. Sirius said, "In Azkaban, my cell was very close to Barty Crouch Jr. Do you know what he said every day? He kept saying, 'Dad, Mom, I'm so scared...'"

"Shut up! Get out of the way!" Barty Crouch roared angrily, raising his wand.

In response, Sirius raised his wand and said, "I escaped from Azkaban just to protect Harry. I won't let anyone touch him!"

The two groups had forgotten their business and what they were supposed to do, and were facing each other in a stalemate. Any sparks from the wands at this moment could cause a melee between the two sides, and it was probably a fight to the death.

After all, there were still calm people. A witch in a dressing gown at the Ministry of Magic whispered, "Bati, they are still children, and that's Harry, Harry Potter, they can't possibly..."

Many calm officials of the Ministry of Magic also echoed the witch and persuaded Barty Crouch. If it was really Harry Potter who launched the Dark Mark, then the world would really be overturned.

Mr. Weasley and Lupin comforted the frightened Ron and Hermione. Lupin asked softly, "Hermione, did you see or hear anything?"

"Professor, over there, behind the tree, we heard someone chanting a spell..." Hermione said in a trembling voice, pointing to where they had just heard the sound.

"Oh, they were just standing there, weren't they?" said Mr. Crouch, turning his bulging eyes on Hermione again, his face full of suspicion. "And they said a spell, too, didn't they? You seem to know quite a bit about making the Mark, miss..."

"It's a good idea to transfer you out of the Law Enforcement Department. Apart from Sirius, you have handled countless wrongful cases!" Ida sneered, "You are so self-righteous!"

First, the target of suspicion was placed on Harry Potter, the Harry Potter who defeated Voldemort, and then the target of suspicion was placed on Hermione, the Muggle-born Hermione Granger.

Is this the official of the Ministry of Magic? Is this the upright Barty Crouch? How disappointing.

"Shut up, little girl!" Barty Crouch shouted, "You will have to answer for your crimes later if you attack a Ministry of Magic employee!"

Ada laughed in anger and said in a cold tone, "Explain, okay! I'll give you an explanation!"

Barty Crouch's reaction was only slightly exaggerated, not a smear campaign
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(End of this chapter)