Chapter 380: The Dark Lord's Counterattack (Part 1)

The sphin-headed knocker on the door was opened, and after a few months, Jon broke into the Headmaster's office again.

At this time, the principal's office was as lively as a vegetable market.

As Jon had known before, whenever Headmaster Albus-Dumbledore was not in his office...... For those portraits on the wall, they are as happy as the New Year after losing their restraint.

And that's exactly what happened tonight.

Since the "illusion spell" on his body has not been lifted, when Fawkes breaks into the principal's office with Jon, the principals in the portrait only notice the phoenix.

"Oh, Merlin's beard...... Why did this stupid bird come back?" Headmaster Phineas Black's sharp and loud voice suddenly sounded, "Isn't it because Dumbledore is coming back early?"

"Then I need to make a trip to the Ministry of Magic...... Albus told me to help him contact Dirk Chryswell, the head of the Elven Liaison Office, before he returned......" The voice of a slightly older witch suddenly rang out.

Then, there was another sound of the bridge collapsing.

"I'll have to make a trip to the International Confederation of Wizards......"

"I'm not going to fight anymore, I'm going to the Magical Congress of America now!"

The sound of chirping kept ringing......

......

So when Jon lifted the "illusion spell" on his body, all eyes were on him.

At the same time, the actions of these male and female principals also came to an abrupt halt.

"Hart, why are you!" Headmaster Phineas-Black couldn't help but frown and asked, "A few days ago, Dumbledore said that you were in Albania......

"Yes, it was in Albania, but now it's back!" Jon smiled and nodded to the headmasters in the portrait.

"Did Dumbledore bring you back...... He should be there soon, right?" asked a shriveled and old witch.

"It's not. Jon shook his head, "I came back on my own...... Isn't Professor Dumbledore out of school, Fawkes just told me......"

Before Jon could finish his sentence, the entire headmaster's office was suddenly plunged into a sea of joy.

"Keep going!" On a portrait on the left-hand side, the wizards and wizards began to rearrange the bridge that had been scattered.

"I think I should continue, I was about to win just now!"

"Chris, you idiot, it's all over just now, what are you talking about?"

The rest of the principals, in addition to the bridge players, also had fencing duels over there, as well as those who sang loudly...... The entire principal's office was in chaos.

"Everyone is so busy this time!" Principal Dalys-Devonte smiled at Jon's confused expression and explained, "It's good that Albus isn't here today, so there's a chance to relax......"

"Is it because of the mystery man?" Jon asked softly.

"yes...... Recently, Riddle and his followers have begun to increase their activities again......"

Principal Darise Devonte was only halfway through her words when the door to the principal's office slammed open.

The office, which was noisy like a vegetable market just now, suddenly became quiet again.

Albus Dumbledore had already appeared in the doorway, his blue eyes with half-moon glasses glanced around the office, then blinked slightly.

The principals who played bridge writhed their butts and tried to block the table...... But since they were all too thin, it was futile.

"Ahem...... Jon. Dumbledore turned around and coughed slightly, pretending not to see what had just happened: "Fawkes told me you were back to Hogwarts, so I hurried back......"

......

In just a few minutes, the "chaotic" portraits returned to normal at breakneck speed.

Whether it's a headmaster who plays bridge, a headmaster who sings, or a headmaster who fights fencing dueling...... They all put away their props and began to close their eyes on the portrait as usual.

Jon was a little flattered to hear that Professor Dumbledore had rushed back for himself.

"What have you been up to lately, Professor?" he quickly asked, "Headmaster Derwent told me that the Death Eaters are becoming more active?"

"Yes. Dumbledore sat down behind his desk and conjured up a purple cushioned, comfy bench and motioned for Jon to sit on it, "There have been many attacks in the last month......

"But I didn't see anything in the newspapers......" Jon frowned.

Some time ago, although he was in the Balkans, he had been paying close attention to the news from the British side...... Every once in a while, I will collect some newspapers from this area and read them carefully.

"Amelia (referring to the Minister of Magic, Amelia Bones) prevented the Daily Prophet from publishing these messages, and she asked me for my opinion. Dumbledore calmly explained, "Because Tom did this decades ago, causing panic and panic by creating a large number of attacks...... Let us mess up and put everyone at risk. ”

"Most of them were Muggle attacks. After a pause, Dumbledore continued, giving Jon a meaningful look: "There is information that Eastleigh Road in Southampton was also attacked by the Death Eaters, but there were no Muggle casualties that time......"

"Eastleigh?" Jon muttered, shuddering in his heart.

Fortunately, I had the foresight to let my parents move to France, otherwise...... The consequences are unimaginable!

More importantly, though, why did the Death Eaters attack there...... Was it just a coincidence? But as Slughorn said, Voldemort and the Death Eaters were really eyeing him?

Dumbledore didn't notice the strangeness on Jon's face, and he continued to describe the attack: "In addition to Muggles, one of our friends was killed...... Dedalo Digo, who was attacked by three Death Eaters in the village of Badle-Barboton...... In the end, he was killed!"

"I'm sorry......" Jon said quickly, looking at Dumbledore's low expression.

The two observed a moment of silence.

After thinking about it, Jon whispered, "By the way, Professor...... I received a letter today?"

"Letter?" Dumbledore gave him a curious look.

Simply, Jon relayed to Dumbledore what Daphne had told him in the letter.

"Horace...... Horace asked Miss Greengrass to tell you that the Death Eaters already knew that Christopher Patrick was actually you?"