Black American Comics: Start with a Snap

Chapter 201 Hogwarts' Most Powerful Weapon

In the Hogwarts Great Hall, suspended candles swayed in the air, illuminating every corner under the dome.

Tall stone pillars stood on both sides of the hall. In the middle, long tables from the four colleges were arranged in four rows. The tables were filled with sumptuous food, exuding tempting aroma.

Students from all grades sat together, and the entire auditorium was filled with the noise of the students.

Apparently they also knew about the attack that took place in Diagon Alley this morning. Some students who claimed to know the inside story were telling the secrets they had heard from others.

In the center of the hall, Dumbledore slowly walked up to the podium with steady and powerful steps.

The podium seemed to sense Dumbledore's movements. The metal owl flapped its wings, and then something like a microphone rose from the podium.

Dumbledore's expression was somewhat solemn, and his long beard reflected the light, giving off a silver luster.

The students in the audience were still talking excitedly, their voices rising one after another.

"Good evening, fellow students."

Dumbledore opened his mouth slightly, his manner elegant and calm. He made no unnecessary movements and did not raise his voice, but such a simple sentence carried an irresistible majesty.

The students' voices suddenly stopped, and some of those who were standing immediately sat back in their seats. Everyone fell silent and all their eyes turned to where Dumbledore was.

In just a few seconds, the only sound left in the entire auditorium was the faint sound of breathing.

Dumbledore's eyes swept across the faces of the students below the stage. He took a deep breath, his expression somewhat complicated, as if he wanted to remember them all in his mind.

"Firstly, as some of you may know, there was a rather dangerous attack in Diagon Alley this morning. A troll rushed into Diagon Alley and wreaked havoc."

Dumbledore's voice was flat but powerful.

"But I think the students who have read the newspaper should have already known that the person who defeated the giant monster and stopped it from continuing to destroy was our Hogwarts professor, Mr. Kaia Black."

As he spoke, Dumbledore turned and looked at the professors behind him, and his eyes fell on Su Ze in the corner.

As soon as he finished speaking, the students burst into enthusiastic applause. Almost every student's face was filled with excitement. They looked at Su Ze as if they were the ones who stopped the troll.

Su Ze stood up, smiled and waved to the students.

"The Ministry of Magic has issued a martial law order. This will be the most severe martial law Hogwarts has faced since its founding. Some senior students were searched when they returned to school tonight. You have the right to know the reason."

Dumbledore's speech continued and the students fell silent again.

"The troll's attack is just the beginning. The Aurors are also investigating the mastermind behind this incident. However, there is another more serious incident that you may not know about. That is an unprecedented prison break in Azkaban."

"This jailbreak not only brought more than a dozen seriously guilty prisoners back to justice, but also represented the brewing of a huge conspiracy against the wizarding world."

Listening silently to Headmaster Dumbledore's words, the smiles on the faces of the students slowly faded and gradually changed.

Although many of them had no impression of the wizarding war during the Dark Lord's time, they were still very familiar with the legend of Azkaban.

Every dark wizard who can be imprisoned in Azkaban Prison is so notorious that he can stop a baby from crying.

Dumbledore also noticed the changes in the students' expressions, but he did not stop. Instead, he continued speaking slowly.

"That is why I look at you here tonight and am reminded of the indisputable fact that every day, every hour, even at this moment, the forces of darkness are trying to invade our Hogwarts."

"But ultimately, this school's most powerful weapon."

"It's you"

There was dead silence in the audience.

The students looked at each other, their faces becoming tense and serious.

Although they didn't know what exactly happened, they could hear a hint of solemnity in Dumbledore's tone.

These children could never imagine how serious the situation was that could make Dumbledore, the most powerful white wizard in the world, so cautious.

"So I will announce something important. Starting from 12 o'clock tonight, Hogwarts will comply with the martial law order of the Ministry of Magic and suspend all classes below the seventh grade -"

Wow!
As soon as these words were spoken, the auditorium suddenly felt like water was dropped into a hot oil pan.

The students in the audience were in an uproar. Anxiety and restlessness filled the entire hall. Most of the students couldn't help but argue about this matter, while a small number of people were stunned, as if they had not yet reacted to the news.

And Harry Potter is one of them.

He sat there blankly, letting Ron beside him shake his arm continuously, staring blankly at Dumbledore on the podium.

Harry couldn't figure out what was going on. Why would a giant monster cause a riot in the Ministry of Magic, and why would the escape of the prisoner of Azkaban make Dumbledore so nervous?

"Is it him? It must be him."

At the long table where the professors were sitting, Sirius Black, transformed into a black dog, stood on a chair, staring at Harry Potter with his sharp eyes.

Although there were many students at Hogwarts, he still recognized Harry Potter at a glance.

"He's exactly like James, isn't he?" Professor Lupin said with a smile beside Sirius Black.

"Yes, they are really alike." Sirius Black exclaimed with a trembling voice, feeling extremely uneasy. "If you get closer, you will find that Harry's eyes are very similar to Lily's." Suze smiled and then placed a piece of steak on the plate in front of Sirius.

The appearance of delicious food did not move Sirius's gaze at all. He stared at Harry closely, as if he was reminiscing about the good times in the past, or imagining about the unknown future.

As Harry's godfather, it was really a torture for Sirius that he could not recognize him at this moment.

"Are you sure sending Harry to your universe is the only option?"

"I know you are worried about Harry's safety, but believe me, my universe has the most powerful superheroes in the world. They will protect Harry. When we get through this difficult time, you can live with Harry."

Su Ze chuckled again. "Isn't this what you want to see most?"

"Yes"

Sirius licked his lips, his eyes a little moist.

On the high platform not far away, Dumbledore raised his hand and pressed it down in mid-air. As he moved, the students' arguments gradually subsided and finally became quiet again.

"This happened suddenly. I know you can't accept this news, but for safety reasons, this is unavoidable. I believe your parents can understand. After all, this is a trouble that threatens the entire wizarding world."

"After dinner, Professor McGonagall and Hagrid will arrange for you to leave Hogwarts and return home safely."

"As for the seventh graders, whether you want to stay is entirely voluntary. I will not interfere with your choice, but you must also consider it carefully."

Dumbledore looked around, paused for a moment, and then spoke in a deep voice.

"Finally, I hope you can understand one thing."

"You are the future of Hogwarts!"

"Crazy, really crazy!"

After Dumbledore finished his speech, the students in the hall could no longer hold back. They began arguing about the Ministry of Magic's martial law and the suspension of classes at Hogwarts, and the entire hall was in chaos.

Ron tugged at Harry's clothes and couldn't help but speak. "How could Dumbledore give such an order? Hogwarts has never stopped classes for so many years!"

Harry Potter's mind was also very confused at this time. He had never expected that something like this would happen.

Ever since he knew he was a wizard and came to this school, Harry has completely regarded this place as his home. If Hogwarts is suspended, doesn't that mean he has to return to his aunt's house?

And he can't leave that broken place until classes resume.

The light in Harry Potter's eyes disappeared at the thought of returning to his aunt's house.

"I just don't understand. It's just a giant monster. I killed one myself last year. And those criminals in Azkaban were sent there back then, so why can't they be sent there again?"

Ron had a sad face. Although he didn't have to live with oppressive relatives like Harry Potter, he would rather live in Hogwarts than go home.

"Don't say that, Ron. Headmaster Dumbledore must have his own purpose in making this decision. Perhaps this matter is really serious."

Hermione patted Ron, then looked around, and seeing that no one was paying attention, she moved closer and continued.

"Remember those strangers we saw on the map before? I secretly checked them out these few days and found that they were basically Aurors, and they were very powerful and experienced Aurors."

Hearing this, Harry Potter frowned. "Hermione, have you heard something?"

Hermione pursed her lips, as if thinking about how to explain. After hesitating for a moment, she slowly spoke.

"There is a rumor. I'm not sure if it's true or not, but many Slytherin students are secretly saying that someone among them is confidently claiming that the Dark Lord has returned, and the basilisk is the beginning."

"But the basilisk has been killed by Professor Su." Ron interrupted.

"Aren't you curious about who let those criminals escape from Azkaban? Also, don't forget who let the troll into Hogwarts last year." Hermione said mysteriously.

Hearing this, Harry Potter's face turned completely ugly.

"You mean."

"Harry!"

Just then, a shout was heard.

The three little ones turned around and saw Rocket Raccoon waving at them from afar.

In a short while, the rocket passed through a group of students and quickly arrived in front of Harry Potter and others.

"Professor Rocket, what's going on?"

Ever since Rocket Raccoon became the teaching assistant for Care of Magical Creatures and Muggle Studies, students have gradually started calling him Professor.

Rocket didn't keep the secret. He looked at Harry and spoke.

"You should have finished eating. Dumbledore is waiting for you in the headmaster's office."

(End of this chapter)