The Hogwarts Emerald

Chapter 535: The Rose of the Burrow

It was still the village of St. Catchpole at the foot of the White Stoat Mountain. The small village was quiet and peaceful under the cover of night, in stark contrast to the turbulent world of magic.

With a slight sound in the air, Arthur Weasley, who looked tired, appeared on the path leading to the Burrow. His steps were a little heavy due to his tiredness, but his heart was heavier than his steps.

It took only half an hour for the news of Amelia Bones' death to spread throughout the Ministry of Magic, and all signs pointed to her having put up a fierce fight before her death.

The news of her death caused panic and low morale in the Ministry of Magic, and everyone was speculating about who was responsible for this evil act.

Is it He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named? The Death Eaters who collapsed the Braudel Bridge, committed a Muggle massacre in the southwest of England, and murdered Emmeline Vance. Assassination plots are a Death Eater habit.

Or was it the devil from France? She killed Deputy Minister Umbridge, even though she deserved it, and she also killed five Aurors including Dawlish, and that night when the manor was abandoned...

All actions are aimed at the Ministry of Magic, and it is very likely that Bones, the Director of the Department of Law Enforcement and the candidate for the next Minister, will be killed.

This day was a torment for Arthur Weasley. Whenever he heard someone compare Ada with the mysterious man, his heart ached.

As an official of the Ministry of Magic, Arthur Weasley should have hoped that the Aurors could arrest Ada as soon as possible, but he was worried that Ada would be injured in the process of arrest or cause more killings.

As someone who watched Ada grow up, Arthur Weasley hoped that Ada would return to the right path and that she would disappear from the public eye. It would be fine as long as she was alive, even if she lived in an unknown corner.

Arthur Weasley sighed deeply and continued to walk towards the Burrow. He had only taken a few steps when he felt someone was watching him.

"Who's there?" Arthur Weasley said, "I know you are watching me, please don't go too far, and don't disturb my family's peaceful life!"

Since Fudge broke up with Dumbledore, the Ministry of Magic has been monitoring Arthur Weasley because he is very close to Dumbledore. For this reason, Fudge also promoted Percy.

After Ada took action against the Ministry of Magic, Fudge raised the surveillance of the Weasley family to the highest level. Not only Arthur Weasley, but also people around the Burrow would be monitored and controlled 24 hours a day.

This was the first time that these surveillance personnel had never actively exposed themselves to Arthur Weasley.

Mr. Weasley hesitated for a moment, but finally decided to chase after him and see what happened.

Mr. Weasley, holding his wand, chased the figure in the dark all the way until he reached the river outside the village, where the figure stopped. With the help of the star-studded light, Mr. Weasley finally saw who he was chasing.

"Ada!" Weasley called Ada's name in surprise.

Then he added: "Hurry up, there are many people lying in ambush here, they are all here to catch you! Wait...you are not..."

"No, Mr. Weasley," Ada said softly, "They just fell asleep."

Mr. Weasley's heart was relieved. He was worried that Ada would be ambushed, and also worried that Ada's hands would be stained with more blood, which would increase her sin.

"I heard from Ron and Ginny that you saved them in the Department of Mysteries. I also heard from Fred and George that they went to see them after you returned to Hogwarts." Mr. Weasley said, "Ada, stop it now. Don't go on like this."

Mr. Weasley did not loudly accuse Ada, nor did he kill her for the sake of justice. He just tried to persuade her earnestly, hoping that Ada would turn back soon.

"Mr. Weasley, I need your help," Ada said, "so that I can return to the Burrow with a clear conscience one day."

"Okay! Anything is fine, as long as you can come back, I'll do anything!" Without any hesitation, Mr. Weasley agreed immediately, without even listening to what Ada needed his help with.

Ada lowered her head, feeling touched and remorseful. She was touched that Mr. Weasley was always willing to help her and treated her as his own son or daughter; she felt remorseful that she had put Mr. Weasley in a dilemma and even used him in return.

After cursing herself in her heart, Ada said, "Mr. Weasley, I want to control the Ministry of Magic."

"You're crazy!" Mr. Weasley said in surprise, "Do you know your current situation? The Ministry of Magic is looking for you everywhere. They even reported the matter to the International Confederation of Wizards and asked France for assistance!"

"I know. I know all this." Ada said, "That's why I need the help of the Ministry of Magic. Only in this way can I continue to breathe in the sun."

Mr. Weasley looked at Ada on the river bank. He didn't quite understand what Ada was thinking.

The big mistake has been made. What difference does it make to control the Ministry of Magic? This will not change Ada's identity as a wanted criminal, unless... "You are right. I will lead the Ministry of Magic to win the next war." Ada continued, "History has always been written by the victor. Only after defeating Professor Dumbledore and Tom Riddle, I will be the one to write it."

After defeating Dumbledore and Voldemort and taking control of the Ministry of Magic, Ada will be the new ceiling of the wizarding world. It doesn't matter whether the devil's color is black or white. If Ada likes, gray is also fine.

Mr. Weasley's eyes suddenly became a little blurry, and the graceful Ada in front of him turned back into her former small appearance.

That was their first meeting at the Leaky Cauldron. The little guy who was busy making a living behind the counter has now become the top wizard in the magical world and has a grand blueprint.

What remains unchanged is that the little man is still living for the life he likes.

"Esmeralda Drizzt, tell me, how many people are going to die in your plan?" Mr. Weasley said, looking into Ada's emerald eyes, hoping to see Ada's compassion for the world.

Ada didn't dare look at Mr. Weasley and turned her head away.

She said softly, "I'm afraid I'll disappoint you, Mr. Weasley. Anyone who is my enemy deserves to be killed."

"What about me?" Mr. Weasley asked. Ada's current appearance made him very sad. What made this girl become so threatening that she would kill when she opened her mouth and die when she kept silent?

"You are the best father in the world." Ada replied tactfully.

This was the compliment that Ada gave when she first met Mr. Weasley. In fact, although Fred and George mentioned Mr. Weasley to Ada, they never said that their father was the best father in the world.

"And Dumbledore?"

"I do not know."

Ada's feelings for Dumbledore were complicated, not as simple and pure as her feelings for Mr. Weasley, and she was not sure if she could have the heart to kill Dumbledore.

But if such a day really comes, those who are not ruthless will only taste the bitterness of failure.

"Have you ever thought about the consequences of failure?" Mr. Weasley said, "After tonight, there's no going back."

Mr. Weasley believed that Ada must have been well prepared to come to see him. That is to say, whether he agreed tonight or not, Ada's war would begin, and she was destined to be an enemy of Dumbledore and Voldemort.

"I have long since stopped looking back, Mr. Weasley." Ada said decisively, "There has been no turning back since the beginning. Either you become the most beautiful flower in bloom, or you fall into the mud."

Ida continued, "I want to try it once, even if I end up in pieces."

Willfulness has always been lurking in Ada, and would occasionally jump out to influence her and make her become reckless.

This time, Ada wanted to continue to be willful. She wanted to do everything she could to exchange for a future she liked, a future that was not restricted or controlled by others.

The river bank fell into silence. Mr. Weasley, who had been thinking for a long time, spoke again. He said, "What do you need me to do?"

Mr. Weasley didn't think Ada had much chance of winning against Dumbledore, but he still chose Ada after a brief hesitation. He believed that Ada still had kindness and bottom line in her heart, and he didn't want Ada to face Dumbledore alone.

"You don't need to do anything for now," Ida said. "We'll see each other at the Ministry soon."

After saying that, Ada glanced at the Burrow in the distance. The orange light was still as warm as ever. She continued, "The pie that Mrs. Weasley made tonight must taste delicious."

Mr. Weasley also looked towards the Burrow and said, "Molly's cooking skills are always very good, and she also takes good care of this home..."

Just as Mr. Weasley was sighing, Ada quietly left behind him. Looking back, Mr. Weasley did not see Ada, so he continued on his previous path and walked back to the Burrow.

Only this time, Arthur Weasley's steps were much lighter.

(End of this chapter)