The mastermind behind Hogwarts

Chapter 533 Bella: Narcissa, thank you!

Moriarty and Lilith had a wonderful day in Vienna.

They didn't return to Slytherin Castle until the next day.

But Dumbledore's situation was getting worse and worse.

Lockhart's letter said...

Wizards write to the Ministry of Magic every day.

He demanded that Minister Fudge replace the headmaster of Hogwarts.

In other words, they wanted Fudge to fire Dumbledore!

Lockhart also said that Fudge was both happy and troubled.

The good news is that Dumbledore is finally going to fall.

The mountain that had been weighing on Fudge's head was gone.

The frustrating thing is that Fudge doesn't have the right to fire Dumbledore.

Hogwarts has a longer history than the Ministry of Magic.

The Minister of Magic does not yet have the authority to remove Dumbledore from his position as Headmaster of Hogwarts.

This is why many insightful people in the magical world...

The letter was sent to Moriarty.

Of course, it was still through Lockhart that it was handed over to Moriarty.

These wizards wanted Moriarty to use the power of the Four to expel Dumbledore.

Such people always make up a minority.

Lilith counted the letters one by one, and finally announced a number.

Looking at Moriarty, he jokingly said, "It's 20% less than three years ago, 40% less than two years ago, and 60% less than a year ago!"

"It seems even the most handsome school heartthrob, Moriarty, has his downfall."

Moriarty was not discouraged by this at all. He shrugged and casually said, "More pure-blood wizards sent letters to Yurik Gamp."

"Gump probably also faces a problem: how to get rid of Dumbledore?"

In fact, there have been some minor conflicts between successive Ministers of Magic and Headmasters of Hogwarts.

Almost all of England's ministers come from Hogwarts.

Many of the principal's students later became ministers.

Logically speaking, the teacher-student relationship would lead the minister to obey the principal.

Unfortunately, one's perspective is determined by one's position.

Ministers and school principals can never truly work together.

This was also Moriarty's consideration for Lockhart.

Lockhart can only choose between the principal and the minister.

As for the choice of principal, Moriarty doesn't have such a good hand yet.

"Gump also had to admit that he graduated from Hogwarts."

"So he knew all too well that the minister had no right to expel the headmaster, and could only hope that Dumbledore would leave Hogwarts on his own."

"Or another way, the Ministry of Magic can infiltrate slowly."

Moriarty made an accurate analysis.

At the Gamp Villa, old Pilivik received Fudge.

Gamp was hiding in the dark room of the room.

Fudge, this puppet, is not qualified to meet Gamp.

Old Pilivik perfectly conveyed Gamp's meaning, and Fudge was shocked after hearing it.

On the way back to the Ministry of Magic from Gump Villa, Fudge was in a daze, his mind replaying old Pilivik's words.

"So this is what real politics is!"

Back in his office, Fudge sighed softly.

At this moment, he completely abandoned his ambition to seize power and was willing to act as a puppet.

Fudge knew that he was no match for either Moriarty or Gamp.

Fudge summoned his secretary and said listlessly, "Bring Dolores Umbridge here."

Shortly afterward, Umbridge walked in.

What happened between the two in the office remains unknown.

But a rumor began to circulate wildly within the Ministry of Magic.

Hogwarts will welcome a new Defense Against the Dark Arts professor when school starts in September.

She is Dolores Umbridge!

Lockhart, a member of the department, keenly realized that this was a move to further infiltrate Hogwarts!

You should know that no professor had ever been sent by the Ministry of Magic before!

Lockhart suggested that the Ministry of Magic try the Death Eaters in order to buy Dumbledore more time.

Rufus Scrimgeour, the Auror's chief of staff, readily accepted Lockhart's suggestion.

Despite some apprehension about Lockhart's rise, the Auror leader was determined to strike at dark wizards.

The trial is scheduled for next Monday.

To demonstrate fairness, the Auror leader invited the Minister of Magic, the Director of Law Enforcement, Judge Wizengamor, as well as representatives from Justice Law and the Daily Prophet to attend.

Lockhart reported all of this to Moriarty.

"Ha, Rufus Scrimgeour is a cunning old fox too."

Moriarty threw the letter on the table and said with a sneer.

"Look at the people he invited; he really doesn't want to offend either side."

Lilith chimed in, "That's right, he actually invited the forces of justice and law. It seems I have to step in too. But don't worry, I'm on your side in this fight."

Moriarty nodded slightly, about to say something, when Narcissa pushed open the door and came in.

This is Moriarty's study, where he often talks to Lilith after she arrives.

Narcissa never sets foot here, but today she came in with a newspaper.

"Darling, I want to see Bella."

Narcissa placed the newspaper on the table; news of the Death Eaters' trial had already been reported.

"She is, after all, my older sister."

Two lines of tears streamed down Narcissa's beautiful eyes.

Moriarty was heartbroken and kissed Narcissa to wipe away her tears, granting her request.

Lockhart is now the second-in-command of the Auror office, so arranging a meeting between Narcissa and Bella shouldn't be a problem.

"Before we go see Bella, I need to take care of Dumbledore's business."

Moriarty saw Narcissa and Lilith off.

"Tom."

He shouted into the air.

A ghost appeared.

"I'm listening," he said, arms crossed.

"You look so smug," Moriarty said, amused.

"Of course," Tom Riddle said glibly. "You summoned me now so I could infiltrate the Immortal Organization and tip you off, right?"

"That's right, this was agreed upon from the beginning," Moriarty said calmly. "After it's done, I'll restore your physical body."

"And I'm going to get Hufflepuff's golden cup right away."

Moriarty's sudden change of tone made Tom's eyes light up.

"Including the fragment of soul in the Golden Cup, you now possess the Diary, the Gaunt Ring, the Crown, the Golden Cup, and the fragment of soul on Ron, for a total of five fragments of soul."

"Your strength can be largely restored."

"Joining the Immortal Organization is not a problem."

Moriarty put in a lot of effort to create a qualified member of the Immortal Organization.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have collected Voldemort's remnants piece by piece.

Tom nodded repeatedly, and Moriarty added, "In my opinion, Gamp is a fanatical god-worshipper! He's obsessed with becoming a god."

"You know what to do, right?"

"I know, but I'm sorry, I don't think becoming a god is a wonderful thing." Tom looked troubled. "I'm afraid I won't get along very well with Gamp."

"Then you can talk to him about immortality," Moriarty suggested to Tom.

"Perhaps you can create a way to achieve immortality without changing one's appearance," Moriarty said, examining Tom's nose. "Like this—keep your high nose bridge and your beautiful hair, just like your uncle."

"Thanks," Tom replied irritably, "So when are we going to get close to Gamp? Now?"

"No, wait until I get back Hufflepuff's golden cup."

The golden cup is in Bella's vault, which is one of the reasons Moriarty agreed to let Narcissa meet Bella.

Lockhart quickly arranged the meeting between Moriarty and Narcissa.

Because of Narcissa, Bella was not only spared from abuse during this period, but was actually treated well.

Her complexion and physique were completely different from the other Death Eaters.

Sometimes Bella would look around the cell where she was imprisoned and wonder whether she was a criminal or a guest of a five-star hotel.

Bella didn't understand everything until she met Narcissa.

Narcissa and Bella whispered to each other for a while, then Narcissa swayed her hips and walked seductively to Moriarty's side.

"Darling, I remember you once said something."

Narcissa smiled charmingly at Moriarty.

"What are you saying?" Moriarty didn't know what she was going to say.

"You said you'd collect the Black sisters sooner or later," Narcissa whispered seductively in Moriarty's ear.

Moriarty couldn't help but look at Bella, then at Narcissa.

A knowing smile.

He put his arm around Narcissa and walked toward Bella.

Bella trembled with fear: "Don't come any closer!"

Moriarty waved his hand dismissively: "Take them away!"

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