Hogwarts: I'm Harry's older cousin

Chapter 390, Section 384: This was the most disastrous event in the Malfoys' history.

Malfoy Estate

Lucius, his face ashen, flung open the door and roared at Bellatrix inside, "You sent Dolohoff and his men to the Ministry of Magic to arrest Amelia Bornes?"

Do you know what you're doing?

Why would someone make such a big show of entering the Ministry of Magic to arrest someone, especially someone as high-ranking as the Director of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement, who is second only to the Minister of Magic?

"Shut up, Lucius, it's not your place to point fingers."

"What for? To serve my master, of course."

Bellatrix said nonchalantly, while questioning, "Lucius, your efficiency is too low. You haven't done anything for months. Look at us, we'll bring her to our master today."

"You think this matter is that simple?"

Lucius was so angry he almost laughed.

Even with Dumbledore currently vying for Minister of Magic, Amelia Bones remains a key figure. She may not be participating in this election, but she could compete in the next one, and as the Head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement, her choices are also crucial.

Countless eyes were fixed on her.

Why would you attack her at this time?

Are they really afraid the Ministry of Magic won't notice them? What if Fudge suddenly has a change of heart and teams up with Dumbledore? That would be a real disaster.

"You'll expose the last of us!"

All three forces are now waiting for the best opportunity. Even Fudge knows to be patient. Taking the lead at this time is even worse than Fudge.

The most accurate way to put it is to wait and see how Fudge and Dumbledore continue their battle.

Even if we don't fight for the position of Minister of Magic, we can't let Dumbledore get it.

Voldemort did it this way, so why are there still idiots taking it upon themselves to do it?

"It was our master who gave us permission to act independently. Do you dare question our master's decision?"

Bellatrix completely ignored Lucius's long-winded explanation and bluntly brought up the name of "Voldemort." These Death Eaters released from Azkaban were extremely hostile to Lucius and his "traitors," and would kill them at any opportunity.

"I will not question the master's decision, but I am worried that a foolish decision by some people might alert the enemy and cause the master's plan to fail."

"Lucius, you useless piece of trash!"

Bellatrix raised her voice, and the Death Eaters from Azkaban stood behind Bellatrix, glaring at Lucius with hostility.

Lucius glared at Bella, his anger flaring.

Not only have they turned his beautiful manor into a mess, but they've also cruelly killed and eaten Draco's favorite white peacock. Now they even dare to bypass him and go to the Ministry of Magic to arrest people. I really want to give each of them an Avada Kedavra.

"Keep it quiet."

The slightly cold voice calmed both sides down, and the tense atmosphere disappeared as well.

It's Voldemort.

Only he could command everyone's obedience with just a word.

With a slight distortion in the air, Voldemort appeared before everyone.

Upon seeing Voldemort appear, Lucius spoke first: "Master, Bellatrix shouldn't have acted on her own initiative to send someone to attack Amelia. She's a very talented wizard, extremely difficult to deal with! More troublesome than any Auror! Bellatrix's actions are alerting her!"

"I know that the Burns family members are all outstanding; I've dealt with them more than once."

Voldemort nodded calmly and praised without reservation. From his calm tone, it was clear that he knew about Bellatrix's arrangements.

"You know something, don't you?"

Voldemort looked at Lucius.

Lucius, not daring to keep them in suspense, quickly said, "Master, I just received the latest news: Dolohoff has failed, and August Lukewood and his companions have been captured by the Aurors. We've lost another person we had planted in the Ministry of Magic."

"How is this possible?!"

Bellatrix exclaimed.

Antonin Dolokhov is one of the most skilled Death Eaters. He brutally murdered Molly Weasley's two brothers, and according to the original story, he also killed Lupin and his wife, demonstrating his extraordinary strength.

"Nothing's impossible, Bellatrix!"

"Fudge has been putting constant pressure on the Aurors, and now they're on edge at the slightest provocation. Dolokhov failed to capture Amelia immediately, preventing her from successfully notifying the Aurors."

At this point, Lucius tried to calm himself down.

"Why didn't you tell me before you did this?!"

"Now that August Lukewood has been arrested, the Ministry of Magic may very well follow the trail to this manor!"

Lucius glared at Bellatrix with eyes blazing with fury, but she seemed oblivious to his own reaction and glared back, causing Lucius's chest to heave violently with rage.

It's not the formidable opponents you should fear, but the incompetent teammates, especially those who are utterly useless and the biggest liability to you.

"Lucius, my loyal servant, you must have a way."

Voldemort spoke in a rare gentle tone.

"Master, I will sever ties immediately, but it will cost a lot of money to deal with this."

Voldemort waved his hand and said, "When I have control of the whole world, I will give you ten times, no, a hundred times the compensation."

Those moves were incredibly arrogant.

Lucius remained unmoved, outwardly maintaining an expression of overwhelming gratitude.

If Voldemort weren't the Legilimency Master, he would have been cursing him to death in his heart long ago. You can't keep making empty promises. Since following Voldemort, he has not only not gained a single penny of benefit, but has also spent a huge amount of money, and even almost had to go to Azkaban. His reputation has also plummeted.

This was definitely the biggest loss in the history of the Malfoy family.

"There's one more thing, Lucius."

Voldemort pondered for a moment and said, "I want to meet this youngest daughter of the Burns family in person."

"Didn't you tell me to get rid of her?"

"I've changed my mind. I'm going to kill her with my own hands, just like I killed her brother's whole family back then."

Voldemort gave a cruel smile, as if recalling the murders he had committed, and then said to Lucius, "My loyal servant, you can arrange it, can't you?"

"Of course, my master."

Without the slightest hesitation, Lucius agreed immediately: "Your request, your loyal servant will do everything in his power to fulfill."

"How about today? I know her address; I think she'll never guess she'll be attacked twice in one day."

Voldemort was extremely satisfied with Lucius's attitude: "Very good, Lucius."

(End of this chapter)