Hogwarts: Who uses a crowbar in wizard duels?

"Professor, you're back."

Upon seeing Dumbledore return, the group all stood up.

They all knew that Dumbledore had gone to deal with Voldemort.

Although I knew Dumbledore was no less capable than Voldemort, I was still somewhat worried.

Kevin then looked Dumbledore up and down; he wasn't covered in a speck of dust, a stark contrast to his own disheveled appearance.

"Kevin, are you... going to the fire dragon's lair to rescue someone?"

Dumbledore was unaware of Kevin's situation at this point, and seeing his expression, he couldn't resist making a sarcastic remark.

"..." Kevin was speechless.

"If that were the case, I wouldn't be in such a sorry state."

Just as Kevin was about to recount his experience at Malfoy Manor, three painful cries suddenly rang out, and everyone turned to look.

Draco and his family suddenly showed signs of pain. Lucius and Narcissa were awakened by the pain, and Draco even knelt down on the ground.

"Draco, what's wrong?"

Ron and Harry immediately rushed forward to support him, calling out anxiously.

But Draco did not respond, so Kevin went over to check on him.

Voldemort's curse was activated, and his curse was also triggered.

The two curses are now devouring each other within their bodies.

But clearly, his own curse was superior.

It seems Voldemort has just returned and discovered that his headquarters has been raided. Enraged, he is about to unleash a curse to kill them.

Their symptoms gradually subsided after a short while.

Voldemort's curse was completely consumed by his own curse.

Draco was drenched in sweat and nearly collapsed, not only from the torment of pain but also from the curse that was draining his energy.

With Harry and Ron's help, he finally managed to stand up, albeit shakily.

"Drinking it will make you feel better."

Kevin took out a bottle of healing potion and handed it to Draco.

"Now that Voldemort's curse has been broken, Voldemort will never be able to torment you again."

Kevin told Draco about the effects of the curse he had placed on Draco and his family, and Draco then realized that the curse Kevin had placed on him upon their first meeting was also a curse.

Although it's a curse, its only side effect is that it consumes more energy, which can be solved by increasing food intake, so it's negligible.

"Thank you, Kevin," Draco said sincerely.

The curse that had tormented their family for countless days and nights was finally gone, and more importantly, they were free from Voldemort's control.

"It's okay, we'll just have your dad collect some gold coins later."

"..." Kevin's words completely destroyed the emotional atmosphere that Draco had been feeling.

After giving a few brief instructions, Draco was told to rest and recover at the university hospital. Harry and the others stayed to take care of him, while Kevin left with Dumbledore.

He had to tell Dumbledore about this new enemy.

With such terrifying power, it's impossible for someone to be unknown in the wizarding world.

They quickly returned to the principal's office.

On the way, Dumbledore and Kevin first talked about what had happened on his side.

When Voldemort chased Dumbledore into the cave, he was trapped by him, cut off from all outside information, and they fought one-on-one inside the cave.

According to Dumbledore, it seems that the entire cave, plus a small part of the cliff, was destroyed by them, which allowed Voldemort to escape.

Moreover, Voldemort seemed to have noticed that Kevin had never appeared, realizing that he might have been lured away, but he was not in a hurry at all.

Thinking back to the old man who stayed at Malfoy Manor, Kevin realized that his lack of urgency was justified.

So Kevin slowly told Dumbledore about his experiences.

Dumbledore frowned after hearing this.

"Are you sure you didn't mishear? He said it himself: 'Voldemort went to the prison to find him'? And he even made you say hello to me?"

"And the blue flames you can't control, and his ability to break through Apparition Reversal Curses?"

After hearing Kevin's detailed description, for some reason, Dumbledore felt a throbbing pain in his temples, and the most unwanted possibility popped into his mind.

"What's wrong, Principal? Do you know that person?"

Seeing Dumbledore's reaction, Kevin felt that Dumbledore should recognize him, after all, a master of this level should be very recognizable.

"...I'm not sure yet."

Dumbledore rubbed his temples, a bad feeling creeping into his mind.

"Kevin, I will write to Fudge about the Malfoy family's matter. You can handle the liaison with the Ministry of Magic yourselves."

"There's something I need to confirm."

Dumbledore had just returned and was already going out, which was obviously related to the old man he had just mentioned.

Kevin didn't say much, just nodded, trusting that Dumbledore would tell them after investigating.

Dumbledore quickly wrote a letter, which then automatically burned and disappeared; clearly, he was too lazy to send it by an owl.

After doing all this, he simply Apparated and disappeared from the office.

If Kevin remembers correctly, Hogwarts also has an Apparition Reversal Spell...

......

At this time, some uninvited guests appeared in the abandoned Riddle Manor.

"Why didn't you kill Kevin! And you let those two good-for-nothings get away with it!"

Voldemort's cold and angry voice rang out from within.

Before him stood the old man who had fought Kevin before.

"I think you might have misunderstood, Voldemort."

The old man simply sat calmly on the sofa, playing with an ordinary wand in his hand, then casually snapping it in two. He had no need for such an ordinary wand.

"Our original contract didn't include a clause about obeying your orders."

The old man glanced at Voldemort indifferently and said.

"Do you intend to break the contract?!"

"Voldemort said in a cold voice."

"I never break a contract, and I have not broken a contract."

As he spoke, the old man looked at the several thin, long scars on his right arm.

That is proof of an unbreakable contract.

"The only promise I made to you from beginning to end was to help you kill Kevin, or Dumbledore, one of them."

"Then, who to kill, how to kill, and when to kill are all my business."

"What, aren't you immortal? Why are you in such a hurry?"

The old man said with a smile.

However, his smile quickly faded, turning into indifference and contempt.

"And lastly, remember this: Voldemort, I am not your subordinate, nor even your ally."

Voldemort's expression grew increasingly grim. He had actually anticipated this outcome long ago; this person would never be bound by him.

The contract, riddled with flaws, was only entered into because there was really no other choice.

I just didn't expect him to turn on me so completely.

Voldemort said coldly, his tone full of malice.

"Alright, alright, then I look forward to you completing your contract soon..."

"Grindelwald".