The mastermind behind Hogwarts

Chapter 550 Beauxbatons' Crisis!

After the minor incident in the Great Hall, Hogwarts enjoyed a peaceful week.

Neither Larpo nor Umbridge caused any trouble, and Moriarty was happy to enjoy his school days without causing any problems.

On Monday, I went to the House of Requirement for dueling training with Lilith and Gemma.

On Tuesday, I went to Quidditch Stadium with Penelope and my junior classmate Zhang Qiu to play a game.

On Wednesday, Hannah Abbott, Hermione the cat, and others conduct alchemical experiments in the Chamber of Secrets.

On Thursday afternoon, I took my junior, Luna, to play with magical creatures in the Forbidden Forest.

Fridays are for finishing homework and preparing for exams, so I can go to Hogsmeade to find Narcissa on the weekend, hehehe.

Violet completely monopolized the right to serve the emperor each night...

Yes, absolutely, I was very happy.

On the other hand, Dumbledore, as the headmaster, was not so happy.

During this period, he wrote three letters to Mrs. Maxim, all of which went unanswered.

I have not received a reply yet.

The Beauxbatons team, which was supposed to arrive in London last Wednesday, also failed to arrive this Monday.

Dumbledore felt that something must have happened at Beauxbatons.

Or something must have happened to Mrs. Maxim's team on their way to Hogwarts.

Neither of these is a good thing.

Dumbledore felt uneasy when he noticed Ralph's increasingly frequent, almost imperceptible, smirks.

That night, Dumbledore specifically summoned Moriarty to the headmaster's office, with Grindelwald also present.

"Could it be that Gump's side has made a move against Beauxbatons?" Moriarty said in a somber tone.

Moriarty stroked his chin, thinking that this possibility was quite high.

The presence of the Pendragon and Monte families is the best proof of just how vast Gamp's network of connections is.

Since Lionheart was able to enter Hogwarts, and Hades was able to enter Durmstrang.

Beauxbatons School may well welcome a new student from an old family.

"If it's an outstanding new student, Furong will write to me."

"But Furong hasn't written to me for quite some time now."

Moriarty pondered this; it seemed that something had indeed happened at Beauxbatons School!

"The way you guys keep thinking about it is really getting on my nerves!"

Grindelwald, who was sitting casually to the side, gave a cold snort.

"If you're worried about Beauxbatons, I'll go visit France instead."

A glint of light flashed in Grindelwald's somewhat cloudy eyes.

He hasn't been to France since he left Nurmengard.

Dumbledore quickly persuaded him to come down, saying that if Grindelwald went to France, the nervous Minister Capet would probably end up in the hospital.

"We shouldn't need to worry about the safety of the Beauxbatons team," Moriarty said after he had figured it out.

"After all, the Ministry of Magic is more eager to hold the Triwizard Tournament than we are; they will protect the safety of the teachers and students of the three schools."

Dumbledore's expression softened, and he sighed, "The fact that Beauxbatons is so late can be interpreted as an internal crisis."

The three of them fell silent.

Magic schools have always been a special kind of institution.

There are approximately 70 countries in the world that have a Ministry of Magic or a government agency similar to the Ministry of Magic.

That accounts for roughly one-third of the Muggle countries.

There are only 11 magic schools.

The scarcity of magic schools and the high quality of their education give them a precious significance, and the headmaster is the most unique and elite member of the school.

A wizard who can serve as a principal must possess top-tier skills in certain areas.

Now they can only hope that Mrs. Maxim will remain calm in the face of danger.

"Demerara Candy!"

The office door opened from the outside upon receiving a command.

Professor McGonagall walked in.

"I'm sorry to bother you at night, Albus."

"But Hagrid said something happened in his cabin that only you could fix."

Professor McGonagall spoke loudly as soon as she entered.

Dumbledore and his two companions exchanged glances. What was happening at Hagrid's hut at that moment?

"I'll be right there." Dumbledore had Fawkes the Phoenix lead them, not forgetting to instruct, "Minerva, don't let this slip out. Everything as usual."

Fox barked in dissatisfaction; it had been sleeping.

Moreover, the portion size for three people is a bit too heavy!

With a flash of light, the three arrived at Hagrid's hut.

Fox flapped his wings and flew to the roof.

"I suddenly remembered the rule at Hogwarts that Apparition is prohibited. Could the descendants of Slytherin possibly amend that rule?"

Grindelwald suddenly asked Moriarty.

"I can indeed move freely within the castle," Moriarty shrugged, "but I can't lift that rule—perhaps I could find a way if the descendants of the four leaders gathered together."

The three of them walked into Hagrid's cabin while talking.

Moriarty suddenly found the cabin very crowded.

Yes, except for those three people.

There were also two incredibly tall men and women.

"Mrs. Maxim!"

Dumbledore immediately recognized the giantess witch lying unconscious on the bed.

It was none other than Principal Beauxbatons, whom they had just been worried about.

Hagrid was squatting by the bed, looking like a small mountain.

Hagrid, his eyes brimming with tears, turned to him and cried, "Professor Dumbledore! Please save Orim!"

Orim is Mrs. Maxim's name; has her relationship with Hagrid progressed to this point?

Moriarty could tell at a glance that Madame Maxim was still full of life, only unconscious, so he was in the mood to focus on the emotional issues between the two giants.

Dumbledore and Grindelwald naturally noticed this as well. Dumbledore comforted Hagrid and asked what had happened.

Hagrid sobbed as he recounted how, at dusk that day, a unicorn led him to a lake deep within the Forbidden Forest.

There, Hagrid saw Mrs. Maxim, who was unconscious.

That's why Hagrid invited Dumbledore over.

Once the story is finished, it's as if it was told in vain.

Moriarty knew he couldn't blame Hagrid, since he didn't know what had happened.

Now everything depends on Mrs. Maxim waking up.

"Mr. Moriarty!"

Hagrid suddenly grabbed Moriarty's right hand, his eyes filled with expectation and pleading.

"Please, please save Orim!"

"Use your potion!"

"Use your amazing magic!"

Hagrid pleaded while wiping away tears.

The fact that Hagrid could cry like a doll shows how heartbroken he was.

Hagrid and Mrs. Maxime's relationship was indeed strong, which may be why the unicorn led Hagrid to Mrs. Maxime.

Moriarty, deeply moved, grasped Hagrid's large hand.

"You're worried about Mrs. Maxim, but I'm worried about Fleur too!"

If even Mrs. Maxim, the headmistress, has become like this, what about the students at Beauxbatons?

What happened to them?

What happened to the hibiscus?

Moriarty had thought of these things from the beginning, but he hadn't said anything. Seeing Hagrid sobbing uncontrollably, he couldn't help but feel even more worried.

"Did you see that?" Dumbledore whispered to Grindelwald. "That's why I chose to believe Moriarty. The first time we met, I knew he wasn't like you or Voldemort."

"Hmm?" Grindelwald said expressionlessly, "What's wrong with someone like me?"

"No, that's not what I meant." Dumbledore seemed a little guilty.

"Ahem, Principals," Moriarty looked up, "why don't you two find a place to have a proper chat? The Three Brooms Bar would be nice."

"snort."

The conversation ended with Grindelwald snorting.

"Then, Moriarty, with your potion-making skills, you should be able to revive Madam Maxim soon, right?"

Dumbledore said in a friendly tone that he didn't intend to bother Snape with this matter.

To everyone's surprise, Moriarty shook his head. "There's no indication that Lady Maxim has been harmed. The potion won't work."

"There are no signs of her being attacked by dark magic." Moriarty's words piqued Grindelwald's interest, and he stepped forward to take a look before giving his conclusion.

Realizing the seriousness of the situation, Dumbledore carefully examined Mrs. Maxim's condition and exclaimed in surprise, "Indeed, as you have said, Mrs. Maxim is full of vitality and has not been attacked, yet she seems to be asleep and cannot wake up."

"If I had to describe it, it would be—"

Moriarty said, enunciating each word clearly, "Sleeping Beauty!"

"She fell into a Sleeping Beauty state, a strange and unknown kind of magic."

These descriptions reminded Dumbledore of Dracula three years ago, with his viral magic that could also cause wizards to fall into strange states.

Grindelwald, thinking of the story of Sleeping Beauty, chuckled and said, "Could this big fellow be Lady Maxim's prince?"

"The fairy tale of the giant princess and the giant prince."

"Hmph, beautiful!"

Hagrid was clearly unhappy with Grindelwald's statement, but he didn't dare to hit Grindelwald.

It's worth noting that Hagrid was in school during the time when Grindelwald was infamous, and Hagrid still feels a bit intimidated by him.

Just as Hagrid's cottage was brightly lit, a huge carriage bearing the Beauxbatons crest flew over London and into Gump Manor.

After the carriage landed, a witch dressed as a female warrior urged the students inside to get off.

One by one, the female students lined up and jumped off the carriage. As they passed the witch, they would timidly say, "Headmaster Lancelot!"

(End of this chapter)