Chapter 504: The Future of the Order of the Phoenix (Part I)
This seemed to be a matter of concern to everyone, and as Siris Black spoke, the eyes of the members of the Order of the Phoenix present suddenly focused on Jon Hart, who had just entered the house.
Although they generally did not feel much convincing temperament from this young man...... But there is no doubt that he is Albus Dumbledore's designated successor, and his opinion plays a pivotal role.
Jon wasn't surprised by the question.
"And what do you have to say?" he asked calmly.
"Alasto's advice is the same as the last time Voldemort fled. It was Remus Lupin who answered: "He suggested that the Order of the Phoenix be disbanded again, and if Voldemort returns one day, we will once again assemble to fight him and his Death Eaters!"
The Mad-Eye snorted, agreeing with Voldemort's words.
"That's what you all think?" Jon asked again, his voice unusually calm.
"Wasn't the Order of the Phoenix founded to fight against Voldemort and the Death Eaters......" Arthur Weasley, the owner of the small building, stood up, "Now that Voldemort has fled and most of the Death Eaters are imprisoned in Azkaban, the rest of the work should be left to the Aurors...... We should also return to our normal lives......"
"I think you should be Mr. Arthur Weasley!" Jon also stood up and took the initiative to shake the hand of the middle-aged man with thinning red hair and a bald patch on it, "The head of the Office of Detection and Collection of Counterfeit Defensive Spells and Protective Items under the Law Enforcement Division of the Ministry of Magic...... I have admired the name for a long time!"
"Oh, I'm honored, Hart...... Headmaster Hart!" Mr. Weasley looked a little flattered.
"Of course, I'm not here to contradict you. After shaking hands, Jon continued, "I understand that you all want to get back to your normal and peaceful lives...... But before that, there is something I have to say!"
Jon paused, then continued, "Do you remember two years ago, after the Triwizard Tournament, when Harry and Dumbledore announced that Voldemort was coming......
Harry Potter couldn't help but shudder, as if recalling that night.
“...... You were the first to get the news of Voldemort and the Death Eaters' return, and the Order of the Phoenix was reorganized, and you were lucky, very, very lucky. Jon continued, "And what next?"
“...... The Ministry of Magic doesn't trust Dumbledore, it doesn't trust Harry, and it doesn't trust you. They refused to acknowledge the return of Voldemort and the Death Eaters, and buried their heads in the sand for a year......"
“...... The Death Eaters you accuse are in high ranks in the various magical departments, and they have higher prestige, higher influence, and higher power......"
“...... As a truly righteous organization, the Order of the Phoenix can only fight in the dark, braving unimaginable resistance to contend with the Death Eaters...... Honestly, it's a very sad story. ”
Jon's voice came gracefully, and the small living room fell silent.
The members of the Order of the Phoenix were silent one by one, and no doubt they all recalled the hardships they had endured and the efforts they had put in during that year.
......
"That's all...... It's all over!" Alasto-Moody spoke, his hoarse voice unusually harsh at this time: "Although it cost a lot, we won in the end......"
"Is that really the case, is it all over, Professor Alastor-Moody?" Jon took a few steps forward, came to the Mad Eye, and shook his hand:
"We won, but we lost Dumbledore...... Tom Riddle is still alive, frail, but certainly alive...... One day he will return to Britain, and one day we will fight him again, and that day will not have us to wait too long. ”
"At least the Death Eaters were wiped out by us this time. Mad-Eye Moody didn't seem convinced by Jon's words, "Even if Voldemort returns, we won't be as embarrassed as we were more than a year ago." ”
Jon sneered suddenly, seemingly mockingly, much to the displeasure of the Mad-Eye, the blue MONOCULUS spinning at a rapid pace.
"The Death Eaters weren't just an organization, they were an idea. Jon said calmly, "Many pure-blood wizards hate Muggles and Muggle-born wizards, not just because of simple blood discrimination, but because Muggles and Muggle-born wizards are crowding out their resources for survival...... That's why they picked up the bloodline weapon, and they followed Voldemort!"
"It's like if one of Hydra's heads were cut off, two more would be born at once. Jon continued, "As long as the conflict between Muggles, Muggle-born wizards, and pure-blood wizards remains, even if we eliminate some of the Death Eaters, more will be born...... If Voldemort returns, he will reassemble a new group of supporters. ”
"At least the Ministry of Magic won't be the same again...... Fudge and Umbridge are all fools, but Bones and Scrimgeour are clearly much smarter. This time it was Kingsley Shackle, his deep eyes staring straight at Jon.
Obviously, from Kingsley's point of view, this seemingly young boy saw farther than he imagined.
"Don't underestimate the stupidity of politicians, Kingsley. Jon walked over to Kingsley and patted him on the shoulder, "They see things differently than we do, they think differently than we do, and their interests are the opposite of ours......"
"Put Bones and Scrimgeour and Bones and Umbridge in that position, they might do a little bit better, but it won't make that qualitative change......"
"Because wizards keep repeating the same mistakes......"
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There was silence, and even if a pin fell to the ground, the sound would be clearly visible.
"Well, Jon......" Harry Potter stammered, "what do you mean...... The Order of the Phoenix needs to make a change?"
"Yes. Jon Hart nodded solemnly, "I have great respect for Albus Dumbledore, but he is a little disappointed in the construction of the Order of the Phoenix......"