Hogwarts: This Dark Lord is so evil.

Chapter 455 Brother, you have a really good eye for people!
Dumbledore stayed at St. Mungo's for another hour or so.

During that hour or so, apart from the first few minutes when she and Li Weide opened up to each other, the rest of the time was spent chatting about everyday things with Li Weide.

Dumbledore seemed cautious, as if he didn't want to add to Rivendell's psychological burden with any more slightly heavy topics.

Even someone with immense strength would need extraordinary courage to break into a werewolf's camp.

Dumbledore just wanted to use this relaxed attitude to tell Li Wade that he didn't need to worry about what happened next. There was no danger in the cleanup work, so he didn't need to worry about the old guys anymore.
In fact, aside from feeling heartbroken for Rivald, tonight was actually the happiest night Dumbledore had in recent years.

Because in his view, he had finally seen through Li Weide's true nature...

A gifted child, who didn't go astray at all, but instead became so virtuous that he even turned wicked. Even the formerly mischievous Tom has now become incredibly well-behaved...

Dumbledore felt that his teaching career was completely fulfilling...

However, just as Dumbledore and Riverd were having a pleasant conversation about improving the alchemical automobile, an owl broke the pleasant atmosphere.

Because the owl delivered a letter, a letter that could talk...

Similar to the roaring letter, this letter automatically transformed into a mouth made of a piece of paper when it arrived in Li Weide's hospital room.

However, the mouth that the letter had transformed into didn't roar; instead, it read the contents of the letter aloud in a cold tone...

After hearing the contents of the letter, neither Tom nor Dumbledore reacted for a moment.

Because this was a letter from the Ministry of Magic, a letter expelling Livid from Hogwarts...

Just because he violated the ban on using magic outside of school more than once during his fight with the werewolves tonight, and he even cast spells in front of a group of Muggles!

To be honest, because of Li Wade's special circumstances, even Dumbledore, the headmaster, hadn't thought about this prohibition for a long time.

Tom, however, remembered it vividly because he had received two similar letters himself...

But... this shouldn't be happening!
Logically speaking, Li Weide had already quietly resolved the issue of the trail.

Even Dumbledore knew this, and he chose to tacitly accept it...

If the Ministry of Magic could recognize this, Livid should have received such a letter years ago. Why did he receive it again tonight?
Even if the Education Department knew about Li Weide's actions tonight and that he had violated the rules by using magic, he was still saving lives!
Without a doubt, tomorrow Li Wade's name will become a household name, a hero in the wizarding world, and he might even receive a Merlin Medal.

Under such circumstances, why would an employee of the Education Department send such a letter to Li Weide?
Was it just a mistake? The staff of the Education Department hadn't even had time to know what happened tonight before they learned from other sources that Li Weide had violated magic's rules?

No! That doesn't make sense...

Dumbledore frowned and said, "Don't worry, Wade, I'll go ask Grindelwald. It's nothing serious."

This is indeed not a big deal. When personal safety is involved, it is reasonable and legal for a wizard to use magic in self-defense.

If Li Weide's "accidental entry" into the werewolf camp is explained in a proper way, it also meets this condition.

The Ministry of Magic has no reason to make things difficult for Levi, so this matter can be resolved simply by clarifying things...

After Dumbledore left in a hurry, Tom couldn't help but ask, "Wade, do you know what's going on?"

"Huh? Tom, you're joking. How would I know?" Li Weide shifted to a more comfortable sleeping position, lying on the raised pillow.

“You must know that even Professor Dumbledore was surprised when this letter arrived, but you don’t seem surprised at all!” Tom said, frowning.

“That’s probably because I know it’s a small matter, and Professor Dumbledore will definitely be able to handle it for me. There’s no need to worry, so I’m not surprised at all,” Li Wade replied.

"We've come this far, what are you still pretending for? Could it be another one of your schemes?" Tom asked suspiciously.

Seeing Tom scratching his head in frustration, Li Weide couldn't help but laugh. "Alright, since you've noticed something's off, I'll tell you my guess... I definitely didn't do it. But... think about it, who's the head of the Education Department?"

“Grindelwald?” Tom was somewhat surprised. “Didn’t he agree with you? Why did he pull this on you like this? What’s the point? It’s completely useless except to annoy you. As long as you explain the problem, this dismissal letter can be withdrawn at any time.”

"He's creating conflict and tension... The ban on underage wizards using magic outside of school is ultimately a small measure to uphold the International Secrecy Act. Since he's using this incident to attack the International Secrecy Act, how could he let this opportunity pass?"

"You mean... he wants everyone to know that you, a hero of the wizarding world, almost got expelled because of the secrecy law? And then use that to create public opinion?"

"Pretty much... This was originally a very small matter, something that just needed to be explained. But the problem is, while explaining the issue is simple, it always revolves around the point of going to court to defend myself... I have to go to Wissengamo no matter what. For me, it might just be a formality... and then the charge will be dropped, but in the eyes of those uninformed people who have been incited, it means that I... have to be 'tried'! If they can seize on this point and manipulate it properly, they can spread rumors and incite a major public opinion campaign against international secrecy laws..."

"How could he possibly create such a big public outcry over something so small?" Tom was skeptical. "Now that Dumbledore is involved, the letter might be withdrawn before dawn."

"But sending this letter is perfectly legal and legitimate. All the relevant personnel need to do is claim ignorance, saying they were just following the rules, and Professor Dumbledore can't do anything about it. You know, the Ministry of Magic isn't at Hogwarts; he can't break the rules in Ministry matters. And if this matter just drags on for a few days… Grindelwald's small move will be complete. Those who don't know the full story won't consider the obvious truth behind it; they only want to see what they want to see. Often… people like to unreservedly display their conscience and love in things they don't understand… to satisfy their self-proclaimed virtues."

"Then... what should we do?" Tom was still a little stunned.

"What else can we do? Just go to sleep..." Li Weide said, shrugging.

Violating international secrecy laws was a tacit agreement between him and Grindelwald. In this matter, he only needed to pretend he knew nothing, and Grindelwald would fight for him...

However, he couldn't stay out of it and instead became the one in the limelight, which made Li Weide feel a little uncomfortable.

"Then what do you think... Grindelwald will do next?" Tom pondered.

"Grindelwald has definitely got people's hearts in his grasp. As for what he'll do next, I don't know... Anyway, I've already completed the hardest step. It's not my turn to handle the rest, so why bother thinking about that?"

"Do you think he can get this done?" Tom asked hesitantly. "For example, repealing the International Secrecy Act or something."

Abolishing the International Secrecy Law is a major event! To put it bluntly, it could even directly change the current world order.

Even if the number of wizards is small, they are still a small group of people with extraordinary powers, and right now it just so happens that we are in a time of war...

If wizards are openly and directly drawn into the war, then all future changes become unpredictable.

Li Weide said slowly, "He can't do it. The International Secrecy Act isn't so easy to repeal... Grindelwald's goal this time isn't to resolve the International Secrecy Act. He just needs to leave a lasting controversial topic in the wizarding world, and then he'll consider it a success. Everything is difficult at the beginning... Plant a seed of doubt in everyone's heart, and then he'll consider it a success."

Tom didn't understand and looked at Li Weide with a blank expression.

Li Weide smiled and said, "It's alright, we just need to wait and see... Okay, Tom, peel an apple for me. Sigh... I wonder when Miss Guinness will come to check on us, I miss her."

Tom silently picked up an apple. "Don't wait any longer, she's not working tonight."

Li Weide sat up. "How did you know?"

“I just looked at the therapists’ schedule. She’s on the shift tomorrow,” Tom said. “Sigh… that’s no fun,” Levi said dejectedly.

"Tsk tsk...you really have unique tastes...you just like older women, huh?" Tom couldn't help but say, "Sure enough, all potion makers are perverts..."

"Tom, you don't understand..."

"Ah, right, right, I don't know how, you peel the apple yourself!"

"No... Tom, I'm wounded!"

"But you're not hurt."

"I have a muscle strain and feel weak all over..."

"Wow...you're really badly injured! You can't take care of yourself anymore, can you? Should I hire a few beautiful female therapists to take care of you?"

"So good!"

"That's a nice idea... I'll go and call Anne and Elena over to take care of you."

Upon hearing this, Li Weide looked utterly bored. The little girl was really no fun, after all, his mental age was what it was.

"Tom... I've been working on this for years, can't I just relax now? At the very least... you can call Nagini over."

Tom peeled the apple, looking speechless. This guy wasn't even pretending anymore; he genuinely liked women older than him...

"You'd better just stay put. Once you're all better, go back to your moving castle. Don't even think about anything else..."

Li Weide suddenly handed a bottle to Tom, "This is my memory of tonight's battle with the Wolf King..."

"...I want to! I absolutely have to! I'll find you a few beautiful female therapists right now! Bro...you have a great eye for people..."

Tom snatched the small bottle, his previously stern face breaking into a wide smile.

"...Regarding the female therapist's figure, appearance, and age, do you have any other specific requirements?"

……

In the dilapidated werewolf camp.

The flames have now been extinguished.

The werewolf corpses had been piled up in a large pit.

While the Aurors were busy, the Muggles nearby had already been awakened and had been secretly watching the Aurors work for quite some time.

However, given the fright they had just experienced, not one of them has dared to come over and ask what happened...

However, this is understandable, as Muggles don't know what the Ministry of Magic does, and wizards don't have a very good reputation among Muggles in the West.

Therefore, these people are constantly worried that they have just escaped one wolf's den only to fall into another...

Grindelwald's figure suddenly appeared in the camp, startling the Muggles not far away.

Apparition, a technique similar to teleportation, shocked the Muggles.

Abernathy walked over and said meaningfully, "We can begin."

“Okay…” Grindelwald nodded. “Let’s begin.”

Abernathy nodded, then waved into the distance.

Then, some kind-looking witches approached the Muggles and used healing magic to treat their injuries.

The witches' gentle attitude, so different from that of the werewolves, and their seemingly miraculous healing magic, quickly calmed the Muggles down.

Subsequently, while treating these Muggles, the witches intentionally or unintentionally revealed some information about the wizarding world, as well as... the background of those werewolves from tonight. Of course, they also mentioned the topic of vampires.

It was only at this point that these Muggles realized that such a magical world was hidden in places they couldn't normally see.

After the fear subsided, and with the witches' words of guidance, the wonder and beauty of magic naturally arose in the hearts of these Muggles... Especially those children who had narrowly escaped death and were almost turned into werewolves, what child wouldn't yearn for the world of magic?
The contents of the fairy tales that should have only appeared in their bedside books were now presented directly in front of them. How could they not be excited?

Once the Muggles' mindset began to change, Grindelwald knew that the time had come.

The witches slowly retreated, and Grindelwald, wand in hand, approached the Muggles.

"We are very sorry for your suffering; this is a failure of our Ministry of Magic. But now you are saved, so there is no need to be afraid anymore. Moreover, after tonight, you will forget these unfortunate memories and return to your peaceful lives..."

"Wait... what do you mean by forgetting the unfortunate memories of tonight?" a Muggle suddenly asked.

"In other words... we will use magic to erase all your memories of tonight and then arrange a beautiful dream for you. As for your lost houses and property, we will also use magic to restore them, so don't worry. When you wake up tomorrow, it will be a brand new day... no terrifying werewolves, no unfortunate memories, and no pain from tonight. You will return to peaceful and stable days..."

"No! You have no right to do this!"

Before Grindelwald could finish speaking, the Muggle began to voice his objections.

"This world doesn't belong to you alone. You have no right to cover up the scenery that this world has always had! Dragons, werewolves, wizards, magic... since these things exist in this world, what right do you have to hide them? Moreover... the war is still ongoing, a war concerning all of humanity... To resist the invasion, many of our brave soldiers die every day from various injuries and diseases. We have just witnessed your healing magic. If you could lend us a helping hand, these soldiers who defend their homeland wouldn't die. If your magic could increase food production, then no one would freeze or starve to death every day... We are all human beings, why can't we cooperate? I believe that our science and technology can also help you... Human society is gradually moving towards civilization, and the past practice of burning wizards alive will certainly not happen again, so..."

Grindelwald raised his hand to interrupt the Muggle, "Sir, what's your name? What do you do?"

The man adjusted his glasses. "Anthony... Anthony Wellington, I'm a lawyer..."

“Very well, Mr. Wellington, while I do think there’s some truth to what you’re saying, we still have to erase your memories… Since you’re a lawyer, you must understand what the law is. Yes… Our wizarding world also has laws, and the rule that wizards cannot let ordinary people know of their existence is a legal provision explicitly stated in the International Law on Secrecy… You should still remember the young man who saved you just now, right?”

Wellington nodded. "Of course I remember... When he suddenly appeared and used powerful magic to kill those werewolves and save us, I thought I was seeing God for a moment..."

Grindelwald said regretfully, “But I regret to inform you, Mr. Wellington, that esteemed young man is now facing charges… for violating the International Law of Secrecy by using magic in the presence of Muggles…”

“But he saved us!” Mr. Wellington exclaimed in astonishment.

“Yes… although there were reasons, he did break the law…” Grindelwald said, his eyes gleaming.

(End of this chapter)