With the letter from the owl, anxiety quickly spread in less than half a minute.
Compared to the little wizards who seemed to be panic-stricken and excited, the atmosphere at the faculty and staff seats was particularly solemn.
"So...does Professor Dumbledore already know? Are we going to do something?"
Professor Snape put down the newspaper in his hand, glanced at the empty seat in the middle, looked at Professor McGonagall next to him and asked in a low voice.
Although he said it as a question, his tone was extremely determined - for decades, Albus Dumbledore had almost never missed breakfast every day at Hogwarts. If it weren't for the major events published in the newspapers today, Si
Nap could think of nothing else that would merit the old man's hasty departure.
Perhaps Dumbledore would not inform them in advance, but Minerva McGonagall, as the vice-principal of Hogwarts, would most likely know more information.
However, Professor McGonagall did not answer him immediately. She was reading a text message back and forth with a serious expression at this time.
The professors and others exchanged glances, but did not urge Professor McGonagall.
After a moment, Professor McGonagall breathed a sigh of relief and took the initiative to pass the letter to Snape.
"The current situation is roughly like this - as for more content, we may not know until the principal comes back. After breakfast, everyone will go to the teacher's lounge next to it for a small meeting. Let's discuss it in the next few days.
Arrangements... Judging from Professor Dumbledore's description, maybe he won't be able to come back for the time being in the next few days. As for the students, well, let me just briefly reassure and explain - "
As she spoke, she looked at the chattering college table below, picked up a spoon and tapped the goblet lightly.
"Quiet, please, gentlemen, ladies—"
Professor McGonagall's voice was not loud, but it seemed to have some kind of intimidating force, quickly bringing order to the chaotic and noisy hall.
"Then, Professor Dumbledore believes that everyone has the right to know what is really happening outside the school, instead of guessing and outlining some vague and distorted rumors through newspapers, magazines, and gossip. That's right - Voldemort -"
Professor McGonagall paused and continued, "The dangerous dark wizard is back - just last night, he and his henchmen broke into the Ministry of Magic and tried to steal something from it."
"Yes, Voldemort is back from the dead, but he is not as scary as the rumors say. Pursued by the Aurors of the Ministry of Magic, he and his followers fled the Ministry of Magic in a hurry. Now, Aurors of the Ministry of Magic from various countries are launching a joint operation to arrest them.
, searching for those dark wizards who are on the run——"
"What about Professor Dumbledore? Where is Professor Dumbledore?"
At this moment, at the Gryffindor table, Bill Weasley "couldn't help but" asked.
Almost everyone noticed Professor Dumbledore's absence, which was one of the important factors that caused the uneasiness in the auditorium.
"That's exactly what I'm going to say next, Mr. Weasley."
Professor McGonagall looked around at the tense faces of the students in the auditorium, cleared her throat and continued.
"As I just said, Voldemort and his henchmen were on the run, and Professor Dumbledore decided to take the initiative to assist the Ministry of Magic in hunting down Voldemort - in fact, not only Professor Dumbledore, but also many internationally renowned wizards
participated in this operation.”
Professor Dumbledore personally takes action? Magical governments from various countries unite to encircle and suppress the mysterious person?!
Following Professor McGonagall's words, there was a burst of whispers in the auditorium.
For most students, Albus Dumbledore's power is more of a symbol or a concept.
Except for maintaining order at the trial of Peter Pettigrew a few months ago, and the occasional guest appearance in the Defense Against the Dark Arts class last year, almost no one has seen Dumbledore actively casting spells. The strength of the most powerful wizard in the wizarding world today
The upper limit only exists in people's imagination.
Even when Voldemort was at his most arrogant, he did not dare to step foot into Hogwarts.
Everyone in the wizarding world knows that Dumbledore is the person Voldemort fears the most and the only person he fears.
Ding ding ding——
Professor McGonagall picked up the spoon and tapped the goblet again.
The whispers in the auditorium soon died down.
"Therefore, in view of the turbulent situation outside, Hogwarts will temporarily enter a semi-closed state during this period."
"Free travel in Hogsmeade Village every weekend is temporarily cancelled. The prefects of each college can collect the snacks and small commodity lists that students want to purchase every week, and compile them to the deans of each college for unified purchase by mail...
… Mr. Filch will also review the contents of the list.”
"The gentlemen of the Ghost Patrol will patrol around the school 24 hours a day. I hope no one will sneak out of the school-"
She first glanced meaningfully at the Gryffindor table, warning the twin brothers who were eager to try, and then turned her head to look at the Hufflepuff table, preparing to warn a certain little white-haired witch... huh?
Professor McGonagall raised her eyebrows, her expression a little subtle.
Only then did Professor McGonagall notice that not everyone was listening to her carefully.
Among the crowd of panicked, serious, or nervous faces, a few little witches hiding at the end were concentrating on the food in front of them.
She suddenly remembered the "extra reminder" Dumbledore had written at the end of the text message just now: ignore Elena Kaslana and the few little witches around her. As a matter of student conduct at Hogwarts,
Committee members, they can manage themselves.
Now that I think about it carefully, maybe that is the most important tip...if she wants to have a more relaxed life these days.
Dumbledore did not say how long he would be gone, but Professor McGonagall was not worried about the old wizard.
After all, in recent years, the person who really works in the school is not the principal.
Especially in the past two years, Elena Kaslana's shadow is behind many of the changes in Hogwarts.
Now was a good opportunity for her to find out how powerful this little witch was, and to unravel some of the things she had been confused about... Even though she knew it was risky, Minerva McGonagall just couldn't
Suppress your curiosity.
Moreover, and more importantly, with Voldemort's comeback, the situation is no longer as easy as before.
"Ahem, ahem—on the other hand, I hope—"
Professor McGonagall cleared her throat, thought for a few seconds and said with a smile.
"The Student Ethics Committee of Hogwarts can fully mobilize your enthusiasm and assist professors and prefects in carrying out their work at this delicate time. By the way, Miss Elena Kaslana, please come first after breakfast.
Wait a minute, I have something to explain alone—"
A curious look flashed in the older cat girl's eyes.
There was no reason, but she always felt that Elena seemed to know more information than she did.