The Hogwarts Emerald

Chapter 622 Wave after wave

The representatives of the pure-blood families left the Ministry of Magic. They were not in a good mood when they left. No one would be in a good mood after being beaten up.

However, even if they were in a bad mood, there was nothing they could do. The only thing they could do was to curse and swear behind their backs. They didn't dare to glare at them in person.

Even if they were to be more radical, they might rise up against the Ministry of Magic or join Voldemort and cheer for the Dark Lord, but they still didn't dare to do so because they didn't have the courage and guts.

Besides, if you follow Voldemort, you will be cursed by the Dark Lord with the Cruciatus Curse at noon, and your life will be in danger from time to time. Who can withstand this!
The troublemakers left, and the emergency meeting of the Ministry was able to proceed smoothly. The content of the meeting was nothing more than what to do in the future. The loss of the Ministry of Magic could not be concealed. How to deal with the panic of the masses and stabilize the collapsed people was the biggest problem they faced.

As for nominating a new minister, it is not that important. The candidate is already there and everyone can just go through the motions.

Just like that, everyone voted symbolically, and Arthur Weasley became the new Minister of Magic. Compared with the last election, it seemed very hasty.

Since taking office as Director of the Department of Law Enforcement, Arthur Weasley has demonstrated his ability and talent. Even if he is not anyone's boss, he can still be a good director.

A person who can leave loopholes for himself when writing laws is not a nobody. If it weren't for the exclusion and suppression of certain people in power, Arthur Weasley would not have stayed in that small department for so many years.

Ada did not stay in the meeting room any longer. She did not want to be held up by a lengthy meeting. The mood she had finally restored by arguing with others could not be ruined just like that.

But this time, Ada did not continue to go back to the office and be a stay-at-home girl, but wandered around the department with Lola.

The broken tiles in the long corridor were returned to where they should be, the black tiles are gorgeous and solemn; the broken doors and windows were also repaired, and there is no sign that they were ever broken.

Walking into the hall, the dark wooden floor became shiny again, and the bloodstains and dust on the ground were cleaned up; the glittering golden symbols also returned to the peacock blue ceiling, only the statue of the magic brothers had not been repaired.

The bodies of the victims were placed in coffins and neatly arranged at one end of the hall according to department. The coffins belonging to the Law Enforcement Department were the most numerous. Thicknesse's coffin was also there, and he was the first one in line.

Although Ada had no obvious identity in the ministry, and her status was unclear and ambiguous, her presence gave everyone great strength.

Unconsciously, Ada also began to play the role of Dumbledore, and she could also play a role in stabilizing people's hearts.

Aida walked towards the Magic Brothers Fountain, of which only a base remained. The pure gold statue had been damaged during the battle, and the fragments were scattered all over the ground.

The busy staff in the hall stopped what they were doing and looked at Ada who had drawn her wand. They didn't know what Ada wanted to do, but everyone thought that what she was going to do must be very important.

Ada pointed her wand at the base of the sculpture, and saw the broken pieces of the statue flying from all directions and reuniting on the base in the fountain. Ironically, the magic brothers did not reappear in the world, but a square monument replaced them.

After the death list is completed, Ada hopes to engrave the names of these victims on the monument, firstly to commemorate these deceased people, and secondly to let the living people remember and not forget.

As the changes to the monument were completed, people's attention shifted from Ada to the empty monument.

Just like a monument already filled with names, the members stared in silence for a while before going back to their own business.

"It's a wise move," Laura said softly, "It will win you a lot of things, gratitude, respect and so on."

Ada looked at Laura strangely. This was not her style of speaking, but Ada did not find anything unusual in her. "Don't look at me like that. I'm not under the Imperius Curse." Laura said angrily, "Have you noticed that some of your subconscious behaviors are getting closer and closer to those of a leader?"

Ada shook her head. She had never felt that way before.

Ada has always believed that she is not a qualified chess player. Compared with simple gains and losses, she is too emotional and does not act calmly and rationally.

Looking at the newly erected monument in front of her, Ada didn't know why she did this, but it was definitely not for any thanks. She just felt that someone should commemorate them, commemorate the people who sacrificed for this war.

"Let's go back. I'm a little tired." Ada said, "I want to have a good rest. There are more things waiting for me tomorrow."

After that, the two walked to the elevator together and returned to Ada's office. Just as they entered the office and before they sat down, there was a hurried knock on the door.

The knock on the door sounded like a death sentence, giving Ada a bad feeling.

When I opened the door, it was Cedric Diggory. He was supposed to be in the meeting room, but now he appeared here with a panicked look and rapid breathing.

"Oh no... Ada... Hogwarts... Dumbledore... something happened!" Cedric was breathing heavily and his words were not clear, but fortunately he got the key points across.

It turns out that Voldemort's plan was not to make a feint to the east and attack in the west, but to take a two-pronged approach.

First, they launched a surprise attack on the Ministry of Magic, killing Minister Thicknesse and causing heavy casualties among the Ministry members (especially Aurors and Striker), leaving the Ministry unable to take care of Hogwarts. Then, they took advantage of this rare opportunity to attack the isolated and helpless Hogwarts.

It's not a very clever trick, but it works. Voldemort and his followers are capable of fighting on two fronts. Voldemort doesn't care about the casualties of his men, as long as he can achieve his goal.

"The Auror stationed in Hogsmeade sent a message, and the school has just reported the matter." Cedric's breathing became even and he spoke more fluently. "Mr. Weasley is dispatching Aurors, and he will rush over as soon as possible..."

Ada didn't listen to Cedric's report, but grabbed the robe handed to her by Laura and hurried to the fireplace in the office. The fireplace had been lit by Laura, and the flames had turned emerald green.

Stepping into the fireplace, Ada said clearly: "Twilight Cottage!"

In order to prevent possible problems at Hogwarts, Ada connected the fireplace of the Twilight Hut to the Floo Network, but the Floo Network Administration did not know where the Twilight Hut was.

The emerald green flames swirled up, and Ada disappeared from the office in an instant.

Although she was anxious, Ada didn't want to end up like Violet, who ended up at someone else's house because she didn't think of the destination correctly.

Ada spun in the fireplace, a series of furnace doors flashing before her eyes. When she stepped out of the fireplace again, she appeared in the dark Twilight Cottage.

Without any hesitation, Ada immediately walked towards the secret passage of the cabin and rushed to Hogwarts through the secret passage.

The velvety night sky was dotted with stars, but Ada, standing next to the Whomping Willow, had no mood to appreciate them because the Dark Mark was hanging over the school: a dazzling green skull with a snake-like tongue sticking out of its mouth.

(End of this chapter)