The Hogwarts Emerald

Chapter 573 Gather and set off
The corridor in front of the interrogation room was very dark, with burning torches inserted into the rough walls, emitting a faint light. Laura hid in the shadow of the firelight, waiting for Ada to come out.

When Ada pushed the door and walked out of the interrogation room, Laura immediately went to meet her, and then she saw the ink stains on Ada's robe.

Laura asked uncertainly: "You didn't hit the child, did you? You didn't hit him with an ink bottle, how come he is covered with ink spots, not at all..."

"That's not elegant at all. It's not what a lady should do. I know that." Ida said helplessly, "So I didn't hit him. I am a peace-loving person. Just like the pigeons in the square."

As she spoke, Ada flapped her arms twice, actually imitating a pigeon, looking quite cute.

"By the way, is Pierce off work?" Ada asked, "If our minister leaves, he will have to come back one more time."

"What happened?" Laura asked, "Did the kid inside say anything important?"

As she asked, Laura waved her magic wand, and her handkerchief was folded into the shape of a paper airplane, which flew towards the elevator.

The original method of transmitting messages within the Ministry of Magic was owls. Although it was convenient, the hygiene in the Ministry was a mess, with owl feathers and droppings everywhere, and dead mice popping up from time to time.

In order to improve the poor sanitary conditions, the Ministry of Magic had to stop using owls. However, internal information still had to be transmitted between floors and departments, so paper airplanes appeared as a substitute, and the enchanted paper airplanes became a new communication tool.

There is no internet, no mobile phones, and even no landline phones. It is really difficult for the wizards in the Ministry of Magic.

Ada gave a brief explanation, and the two of them walked and talked, and soon they arrived at the floor where the minister's office was located.

It must be said that Thickness is very clear about his position and can distinguish between the big and small kings. At this moment, Thickness is not sitting in the office, but waiting at the door.

In Thicknesse's opinion, Ada's sudden summons must be for some important matter, because normally Ada would not interfere with his normal work or intervene in the ministry's political affairs.

Thicknesse originally wanted to welcome Ada and Laura into his office, but Ada had no intention of entering the room and directly expressed her dissatisfaction in the corridor.

"I'm very disappointed with the work of the Ministry, Pierce." Ada said, "Malfoy Manor is hiding a large number of Death Eaters, but the Ministry has searched there again and again, but hasn't seen any trace of anyone!"

Thicknesse was a little uneasy. Since the two sides had met, he found that Ada's temper was not as bad as the rumors said, and she rarely lost her temper with him. But today, she started with a questioning tone, and her dissatisfaction was about to overflow from the Ministry of Magic.

"How could such a thing happen!" Thickness also acted very angry, as if he could distance himself from the matter by doing this.

The Ministry of Magic used to have connections with the Malfoy family, and turned a blind eye to some of the Malfoy family's dirty deeds. It's not just Malfoy, other pure-blood families and the Ministry of Magic have similar situations.

After Thicknesse came to power, this bad situation has improved. Because the Ministry of Magic is now strong and no longer has to rely on others. Even though there are still many pure-blood wizards in the Ministry, they can no longer influence the Ministry's decision-making.

I think the Ministry of Magic couldn't find anything in Malfoy's house, maybe someone tipped off. Voldemort's infiltration of the Ministry of Magic never stopped.

Although she was somewhat dissatisfied, Ada knew her priorities. The most urgent task was to launch a raid on Malfoy Manor and capture all the Death Eaters hiding there, rather than immediately finding the mole hiding in the Ministry.

Draco Malfoy was taken to the Ministry of Magic, and this matter could not be concealed for long. Putting aside the confidentiality within the Ministry of Magic, the fact that Malfoy could not be contacted for a long time was enough to alert Voldemort.

By the time Voldemort realized the Ministry's intentions, it would be too late. What awaited the Ministry of Magic would be a trap carefully prepared by Voldemort, which would make it impossible for anyone in the Ministry to return. I'm afraid Ada could only bring back the bodies of the Malfoys.

"Now is not the time to talk about this, Pierce." Ada said, "I need Aurors. I want to go to war!"

These words startled Thicknesse. He knew his own business and was well aware of the situation in the Ministry. Although the Ministry had been running at high speed since the Battle of the Department of Mysteries, and even more efficient after Thicknesse took office, the Ministry was not ready for war. "Now?" Thicknesse asked, "The Ministry cannot support a war for the time being. We still need time to prepare."

Although the Ministry of Magic has a large number of people, its business is also very large, and the normal operation of the magical world also needs the maintenance of the Ministry of Magic, so the preparation time will naturally be longer.

Coupled with the time wasted by Fudge, the Ministry was far from prepared, and was always in a passive and unfavorable situation when facing the harassment and sneak attacks of the Death Eaters.

But what Ada wanted to do today was a sneak attack, to give the other person a taste of his own medicine.

If the sneak attack had been carried out in time, the Death Eaters in Malfoy Manor might not have been prepared.

"Right now, the sooner the better." Ada said, "Let's make a quick decision before the other party gets wind of it." Ada was also clear about the situation in the department. Even if she didn't know, Laura would tell her.

The past is a lesson for the future. Cornelius Fudge's past was not far away, so Ada would not completely let Thicknesse go. She just didn't interfere, but that didn't mean she didn't understand the situation in the ministry.

If Thicknesse is allowed to develop his own power, he will sooner or later take control of the Ministry of Magic. The greater the power he holds, the greater his ambition will grow. If he really does nothing about it, Ada might be kicked out one day.

But now Thickness is still very obedient, power has not blinded his eyes, he still knows his own weight. Without Ada's support, the Ministry of Magic will become a fish in the net and meat on the chopping board.

"Okay, I'll go and gather some people right away." Thicknesse didn't refuse any further. He just stated the difficulties the department was currently facing and gave Ada a shot of prevention to prevent Ada from being dissatisfied with his work.

After the experienced Thicknesse agreed, he immediately boarded the elevator and rushed to the Law Enforcement Department. The Minister had to personally gather the staff to prevent anyone from leaking the news during the process of gathering the team.

Soon, a group of Aurors, law enforcement officers, and strikers gathered in the lobby of the Ministry of Magic. Some were on duty at their posts, while others had already gone home but were called back.

With so many people standing in the hall, it should have been bustling with noise, but these people were very quiet, without any discussion, although they were very curious about this sudden gathering.

After everyone gathered, Minister Thicknesse gave an inspiring mobilization and allowed all those who participated in the action to use the Unforgivable Curse. In the face of desperate Death Eaters, restraining one's hands and feet would only harm these people, so it would be better to let go and do it.

After Thickness, Arthur Weasley also spoke briefly. Mr. Weasley had just returned to the Burrow after get off work when he received the news, so he hurried back to London, so he looked a little tired.

Mr. Weasley did not prepare a pot of thick chicken soup for everyone. His speech was really short, and he just asked everyone to be more cautious in their actions.

After the two leaders finished speaking, a group of wizards immediately set out, led by their respective temporary captains, to where they were going.

It was impossible for so many people to rush into Malfoy Manor at the same time, so they had to be divided into attacking, backup, patrol and other teams. Some people attacked the manor, some blocked the enemies supporting the manor, and some were on the periphery to search for the fish that had escaped the net.

Another group of people need to wait and gather their strength. If one side suffers too many casualties and is short of manpower, they will immediately go in to replenish the troops and maintain the offensive against the enemy.

And Ada, of course, also had to go to Malfoy Manor.

On the one hand, she promised Draco to bring back the Malfoys, and on the other hand, it was to deal with Voldemort. If Voldemort stayed at Malfoy Manor tonight, these Aurors would not be enough.

Even if it wasn't a one-sided massacre, the Ministry of Magic could not afford the damage that Voldemort could cause.

(End of this chapter)