The mastermind behind Hogwarts

Chapter 534 Dumbledore Meets Grindelwald

Moriarty brought Bella to Gringotts.

They successfully retrieved the Hufflepuff Cup from the Lestrange family's vault.

Back at Slytherin Castle, Moriarty released Tom.

"Tom, take the golden cup."

"Then get ready to infiltrate the Immortal Organization. You know what to do."

Tom Riddle happily took the golden cup and extracted the remnant soul of Voldemort from it.

As the souls merged, a chilling wind swept around Tom, and wisps of black smoke billowed from his body.

A few minutes later, Tom finished fusing.

Moriarty discovered that Tom's spirit had become more materialized.

"Wait for my good news."

Tom smiled at Moriarty and flew away through the window.

As he watched Tom leave, Moriarty silently wished him well.

Then he began writing a letter to Dumbledore.

"Where did that old bee go?"

Moriarty considered many places Dumbledore might have gone, but after sending people to investigate, he found nothing.

Lilith brought Moriarty a bowl of dragon soup and suggested, "Is it possible that he went abroad?"

"Impossible," Moriarty shook his head. "He has no reason to go abroad."

"And who made this?"

Moriarty pointed to the golden bowl of soup, sniffed the delicious aroma, and gave a strange look.

"Try my cooking."

Lilith winked playfully.

"You overdid it last night, didn't you?"

At this point, Lilith smiled slightly, blushing involuntarily.

Moriarty really made a huge fuss.

Moriarty showed no embarrassment at being caught; on the contrary, he seemed rather smug.

"The young lady of the Pirivik family has learned to make soup, Merlin, I'm not seeing things, am I?"

"You drink yours," Lilith nudged Moriarty, somewhat embarrassed, "Consider it payment for staying at your place these past few days."

"snort."

With a haughty snort, Lilith walked out.

Moriarty gulped it down and smacked his lips, praising the taste.

But he didn't expect that Lilith was right.

Dumbledore is abroad.

Neumungard, Austria.

Grindelwald and Dumbledore stood facing each other at the highest point of Nurmengard.

This is a high platform that was once used by guards to monitor the entire prison.

As time went by, this place was abandoned.

Today, Grindelwald walked out of the dimly lit cell and stood in the sunlight.

This is the result of Dumbledore's reunion with Grindelwald after nearly 50 years.

Unfortunately, that was the end of his achievements.

"I'm not going out. Don't even think about it."

Grindelwald's voice was hoarse and resolute.

He made no attempt to hide the anger and determination in his eyes.

Albus.

You were the one who brought me in.

Don't even think about asking me to leave now.

If only I had known this would happen, I wouldn't have done it in the first place!

To Dumbledore, it was as if he could hear Grindelwald's thoughts.

Complex emotions were revealed in his icy blue eyes.

Dumbledore said softly, "I'm not inviting you to fight Gump, nor am I begging you to come out of seclusion and help me."

"It's not that I need to face this, but rather that it's about you and me!"

"Facing our past selves."

Dumbledore closed his eyes in anguish.

Ariana's voice and smile appeared before my eyes.

If Ariana hadn't died.

Dumbledore and Grindelwald may not separate.

If Ariana hadn't died.

Dumbledore and Aberforth's relationship may not deteriorate.

Unfortunately, there is no such thing.

Aberforth's revelation sent Dumbledore back to Godric's Hollow in an instant.

In the ensuing melee between Dumbledore, Grindelwald, and Aberforth, Ariana was accidentally killed.

The three of them can never go back to the way things were.

That's why Dumbledore said that he and Grindelwald needed to confront their past selves.

Dumbledore didn't blame Aberforth; in his view, his brother was also confronting his past self.

"Since the past has come knocking on our door, we must face it."

Opening his eyes, Dumbledore's fiery gaze met Grindelwald's.

"hehe."

Grindelwald turned and left with a cold laugh.

He admitted that Dumbledore was right.

Dumbledore always has a set of ideas.

This delighted him.

But you old codger, don't even think about fooling me!

Grindelwald went back to his cell.

Only Dumbledore remained on the high platform.

A gentle breeze blew by, lifting the hem of his wizard's robe.

The next moment, Apparitions appeared.

Dumbledore has disappeared.

Back in London.

Over the next week, English wizards were surprised to find that Dumbledore was appearing in public more often.

First, the Death Eaters were put on trial.

Dumbledore was present at the trial.

He stated that although he is no longer the Chief Justice of Wisengagamo, he remains the President of the International Confederation of Wizards.

As long as he retains this title, Dumbledore will still have the right to attend trials.

The final verdict was in line with public opinion.

Except for Bella and Barty Jr., who were sentenced to life imprisonment, all others were sentenced to death.

Lilith, the legal representative, recommended immediate action.

The two Death Eaters who escaped were spared.

One was guaranteed by Narcissa, and the other by Old Barty.

He was imprisoned in Azkaban again.

As for what their lives are like inside, that remains unknown.

After the Death Eaters were executed, The Daily Prophet and The Quibbler chose to cease hostilities and both reported this major news.

With their instigation, the media across Europe gave it extensive coverage.

The official account also broke with tradition by directly referring to Voldemort by his name, defining him as a traitor to the Gaunt family and a destroyer of the era.

Moriarty and Gump tacitly kicked Voldemort out of the game.

Simply because Gamp was the founder of the old era.

Moriarty was the pioneer of a new era.

Voldemort, however, was a destroyer of the times.

After this incident, Dumbledore secretly met with Moriarty.

Then, without delay, a meeting of the Hogwarts Board of Governors was convened.

The twelve board members, along with Dumbledore, the headmaster, held a meeting and voted to remove the Malfoy family's seats on the board.

12: 1.

Lucius cast that vote himself.

"Just look at this school, it's covered in mud!"

Lucius was furious and started cursing.

But Dumbledore smiled and produced a Slytherin badge.

Lucius didn't dare say another word for a moment, and now he finally understood why the other board members agreed with Dumbledore.

Moriarty became Dumbledore's strongest supporter.

Among the school board members were also pure-blood wizards who sided with Gump, and they also saw Moriarty's support for Dumbledore.

A coalition of descendants of the founders of Hogwarts and the current headmaster of Hogwarts could abolish the board of trustees.

After the Ministry of Magic targeted Hogwarts, Dumbledore launched a counterattack!

Rumors quickly spread throughout the magical world.

It is said that Dumbledore connected Beauxbatons and Durmstrang, two magic schools.

We are preparing to organize and establish a student council with student autonomy.

Previously, the student council only assisted in management; now it's about self-management and taking responsibility.

When the news reached the Ministry of Magic, old Piliwick immediately recognized it as Moriarty's idea.

"This is so similar to the joint education program!"

Old Pilivik excitedly reported to Gamp.

"Or perhaps this is simply the next step in a joint education program!"

"I dare say Moriarty had this idea when the Five Schools League was first established, and even a more refined one! This was just a test to see what we were going to do!"

Gampo's side also responded immediately.

Fudge began contacting the Ministries of Magic in various European countries.

Gamp said, "You Moriarty are going down the student route, I'll go down the Ministry of Magic route."

You unite the students, I unite with the Ministry of Magic.

Time quietly approached September amidst the undercurrents of change.

Tom also disappeared without a trace during this time, and Moriarty deduced that he had joined the Immortal Organization and was probably held up by something.

With the start of school drawing ever closer, Moriarty and Dumbledore made a decision.

Go to Nurmengard again!

"If he still doesn't come out this time, what are you going to do?"

On the way, Dumbledore asked Moriarty for advice.

"To co-opt saints."

Moriarty's words are concise and scathing.

Meanwhile, Gamp wasn't idle either.

The Grey Wizard has located Newt Scamander.

Gamp visited in person.

(Thanks to Elder Long Tang Jiuxiao for the reward and monthly ticket! And thanks to all the brothers for the recent recommendation tickets and monthly tickets!)

(End of this chapter)