Percy Weiss stood at the door, looking at Fudge, who had his fingers crossed and listless behind his desk, raised his hand and knocked gently on the wooden door of the office, and spoke as a reminder.
"knew."
Cornelius Fudge stood up tiredly and walked out of the office.
To be honest, Fudge didn't want to face those annoying reporters like flies at all, but as the current Minister of Magic, he must give everyone a reasonable explanation for the death of Amelia Bones no matter what.
"explain?"
"What a hell!"
Fudge himself didn't even understand what was going on.
A few hours earlier, Fudge had been awakened from his sleep and informed of the murder of Amelia Bones.
What does it mean for a suspected mysterious person to take action himself?
The Aurors didn't give him a reasonable explanation, so how should he give an explanation to the reporters?
Is it possible to tell reporters that Amelia Bones was killed by a mysterious man himself?
Even if you think about it on your knees, you know what the consequences will be if you really say that.
What the entire British wizarding world really cares about is not the death of Amelia Bones, but that Amelia Bones was actually murdered by Death Eaters under the heavy protection of Aurors.
The authority of the Ministry of Magic will be questioned again. This is not the most terrifying thing. After this incident happens, everyone will think that Amelia Bones was murdered under the protection of Aurors. How about everyone's life safety?
How to get protection?
Wizards who live in fear will only vent their anger on the Ministry of Magic. As the Minister of Magic, Fudge will undoubtedly bear the brunt. Who allowed this to happen during his tenure?
Fudge seemed to hear people shouting for him to get off the stage again. They must want to replace the Minister of Magic with a more reliable one to lead everyone through the current difficulties.
"I'm here to announce bad news. Ms. Amelia Bones was killed not long ago." Fudge's voice was low and sad. Unknowingly, he thought Fudge had a close relationship with Amelia Bones.
good.
In fact, the relationship between Fudge and Amelia is not good. This mainly involves the interests of both parties, and also because Fudge will not get much benefit after Amelia comes to power.
However, several years of career as Minister of Magic have made Fudge's acting skills passable.
"I heard that Ms. Amelia Bones was murdered by Death Eaters under the heavy protection of Aurors." A male reporter asked sharply, "Is this true?"
Fudge's face looked ugly, but he was not unprepared, so he said: "Yes, unfortunately, we think that the devil who cannot even be named killed her himself."
Amid the whispers of the reporters, Fudge stretched out his hand and motioned for everyone to listen to him continue, "Amelia Bones is a very talented witch. Her bravery and fair character have been recognized by everyone.
, is currently the most promising candidate for the Minister of Magic. Perhaps the devil who must not even be named was afraid of her becoming the Minister of Magic, so he personally led his Death Eaters to kill her. All signs indicate that she had fought hard to resist.
"
"The death of Amelia Bones is a huge loss for us."
"But I heard that the Auror who protected Amelia Bones was not killed by the Death Eaters, but was killed by a witch named Emmeline Vance." The male reporter was sharp again.
He said, "It is said that Emmeline Vance is Dumbledore's man and is also responsible for protecting the safety of Ms. Amelia Bones."
Fudge looked hard at the reporter who just spoke, trying to see clearly what that person looked like.
There was an uproar at the scene. It would be fine if the Auror who was protecting Amelia Bones was knocked unconscious by the Death Eaters, but another wizard who was responsible for protecting her was brutally killed. No matter how you look at it,
Very suspicious.
If you had a darker idea, it wouldn't be surprising to think that someone from the Ministry of Magic deliberately murdered Amelia Bones.
"I can't answer your questions, because I also want to know the reason, but I think the answer will have to wait until the two Aurors wake up." Fudge used the drag tactic, and he naturally would not admit whether the Aurors had a problem.
, and Fudge didn't think it was an Auror problem.
Just as Fudge expected, everyone is more concerned about who will be the next Minister of Magic after the murder of Amelia Bones? Whether he can lead everyone through the current difficulties.
Fudge answered the reporters' questions tiredly. He didn't even know what he said in the end. There is no doubt that the death of Amelia Bones has greatly reduced everyone's confidence in the Ministry of Magic and left many wizards
Think the Ministry of Magic is no longer reliable.
Fudge now just wanted to dump this mess on someone else as soon as possible, but after Amelia Bones died, he was horrified to find that there was no suitable candidate.
Mainly because Amelia Bones is very capable and talented. Currently, she not only has everyone's acquiescence, but also has the support of Dumbledore. He should not wait for the vote, but should simplify the voting.
If Amelia can directly become the new Minister and deal with the mess left behind, maybe Voldemort will not dare to blatantly challenge the entire Ministry of Magic.
That morning, the news about Amelia Bones's death and Fudge's interview quickly spread throughout the UK through newspapers.
Yin Zebel put the newspaper on the table and looked up at Albert, "You seem to have foreseen her death very early."
"Yes, I remember reminding her." Albert swallowed the food in his mouth and said calmly: "But Amelia Bones is unwilling to hide. Perhaps, she overestimated her relationship with
The Aurors' protective strength underestimated the mysterious man's determination to kill her, so she died."
Mrs. McDougal and Katrina both turned to look at Albert.
"It should have been done by the mysterious man himself." Albert took out a handkerchief and wiped the corner of his mouth, "If it were those useless Death Eaters, they would probably mess things up. Emmeline Vance is from the Order of the Phoenix.
Even if they can't defeat the Death Eaters, they will alert Amelia Bones and help her gain time to use Apparation to escape. The tasks of the two Aurors should be similar."
"If Amelia Bones is willing to hide temporarily." Yin Zebel looked at his mother and asked, "Can she escape?"
"I think it may be difficult. I know Amelia." Mrs. McDougal sighed softly. "She is not a timid person, and she will not hide out of fear of being killed."
"So, she died." Albert said calmly, "Amelia Bones's character and behavior led to her death."
"Have you reminded her?" Katrina asked curiously.
"Yes, I reminded her, I reminded Dumbledore, and I reminded Scrimgeour. They were all vigilant, but Amelia Bones was still killed by the mysterious man because they underestimated her.
The determination of the mysterious man." Albert said softly, "So, changing the prophecy is sometimes not an easy thing."
Katrina looked at her mother and suddenly understood why Albert and Yin Zebel had to bring her here even if they used the Imperius Curse.
If Mrs. McDougal didn't want to give up her job and go into hiding, maybe Amelia Bones would be her fate.
"If Amelia Bones hid, could she really survive?" Mrs. McDougal asked Yinzebel's question just now.
"Perhaps, at least he won't die easily." Albert explained, "The prophecy is difficult to change, but it does not mean that it cannot be changed."
"So, you told Amelia Bones, you told Dumbledore, and you mentioned it to Scrimgeour?"
"Yes." Albert admitted directly.
"But Amelia Bones is still dead," Katrina reminded.
"If Amelia Bones had believed it and hid it, she might not have died." Albert gave the three of them an example. "Umbridge is the best example."
"Originally, in my prophecy, Umbridge would enter the Forbidden Forest for something and get an unforgettable lesson from the centaurs. However, after hearing the prophecy, she never dared to step into the Forbidden Forest, so her
Destiny has changed."
"I feel like you know everything." Katrina looked at Albert with a strange expression.
"I can guess some things."
"If you are willing, you should be able to save Amelia Bones." Although it is doubtful, Katrina seems to be sure that Albert has a way to save Amelia Bones, if he really wants to
If so, it can definitely be done.
"I'm not Potter, let alone a savior. I can't save anyone, let alone take risks to save unrelated people." Albert glanced at Katrina and said calmly, "Many times, even if it's true,
Even if disaster is predicted, it is difficult to prevent it because no one believes it.”
"Moreover, I tried, but failed." Albert's tone was very calm, "Emmeline Vance died because of this, but it did not change the fate of Amelia Bones' death."
"You mean..."
"Emmeline Vance did not die protecting Amelia Bones."
"Destiny is always unpredictable. Even if I can predict the future, I still need to be in awe of it. Being able to peek into the future does not mean I can do whatever I want."
"Sorry." Katrina lowered her head and said.
"The death of Amelia Bones was more due to her unwillingness to give up." Albert said softly, "If she was willing to give up something, at least there would be a chance for revenge. Now she doesn't even have the chance.
."
"The Romance of Fairy Wood"
"revenge?"
Katrina feels like this is getting more and more complicated.
"The Bones family has a great feud with You-Know-Who and the Death Eaters. Most of Amelia Bones' relatives died at the hands of You-Know-Who and Death Eaters."
"So, Amelia Bones wants to use the power of the Ministry of Magic to seek revenge on them. Becoming the Minister of Magic is the best way. If she wants to become the Minister of Magic, she can't hide." Yin Zebel added.
"It might be the desire for power, who knows? After all, many high-ranking officials in the Ministry of Magic have a strong desire for power." Albert laughed at himself: "Anyway, the mysterious man and the Death Eaters were the first to take the lead. So, Amelia
·Bones is dead and has lost the opportunity for revenge."
There was an eerie silence in the living room.
"By the way, Yin Zebel and I are going to France today for business, and we should be back in the next few days." Albert suddenly changed the subject.
"What are you doing in France?"
"Go to see Mr. Flamel, he is our witness." Albert continued, "By the way, I will go to the wedding site to have a look. I also have to pick up my family. It is best for them not to return to the UK."
"Be careful on the road," said Mrs. MacDougal.
"Keep in touch through the double-sided mirror. If you have anything to say to the house elf, it's best not to leave here easily." Albert thought for a while and then said, "We will come back to take you to France in a while. The wedding will be there.
It's really not safe in the UK."
"What should I do with my dress?" Katrina asked suddenly. She didn't have a suitable dress. She borrowed Yin Zebel's dress from the last Christmas party.
"Uncle Mog has already made a reservation for you. It should be ready in a few days." Yin Zebel said softly, "The style is similar to the one you wore last time."
"oh."
Katrina hates this feeling of being arranged.
After breakfast, Albert and Yinzebel disguised themselves as a couple, then apparated to a remote and uninhabited beach in southern England, and then used illegal door keys to leave for France.
Under normal circumstances, Albert would definitely choose a plane to France.
Of course, there are other ways, such as using the transnational floo network of the Wildsmith family, but those floo networks have not been used for a long time, and security issues are really difficult to guarantee, and using door keys is simpler and faster. Nowadays, it is chaotic.
Due to the current situation, the British Ministry of Magic has no energy to track down the portkey, so there is no need to worry about getting into trouble.
After arriving in France, Albert took Yinzebel to apparate three times in a row, and finally appeared in the village of Nicolas with a different appearance.
"Anderson?"
A surprised voice suddenly sounded nearby.
"Professor Dumbledore?"
Before Albert recognized the owner of the voice, he had already raised his wand and pointed in the direction of the voice.
"I almost didn't recognize you." Dumbledore looked at the two men and women with black heads and yellow skin in front of him in surprise, and said softly, "You are very good at transfiguration."
In fact, pedestrians on the street couldn't even see these three guys who used the Disillusionment Curse on them.
"Professor, I didn't notice you." Albert looked at Dumbledore curiously.
"It's normal that your attention is on the female companion around you. However, your reaction is very quick and timely." Dumbledore said with a smile, "I just came out from Nico's place, and he said that among you
It will definitely arrive before noon."
This old man actually came to take care of the funeral affairs of his old friend.
"No, Professor, what did you use to make me ignore you." Albert asked curiously.
"You will definitely know a little trick, but you have ignored it yourself." Dumbledore blinked and said, "I have to go back to England first. Something seems to have happened there."
"Amelia Bones is dead."
"A heavy loss." Dumbledore sighed softly, "She was an amazing wizard."
"This is her choice." Albert said softly.
"You're right, that was her choice." Dumbledore was silent for a moment, then suddenly said, "Okay, go quickly, don't keep Nico waiting too long, he will be very happy to see you, Pere.
Gnar also prepared your favorite dessert."
"See you another day, Professor." After Albert separated from Dumbledore, he took Yinzebel and walked towards Nico's house.