Chapter 1609: Biography
Hermione finished reading it, and Ephias Dorjee's account was basically true.
This is Dumbledore, the greatest wizard in the world.
For many people, it may be the first time they have heard of these things related to Dumbledore, and people are familiar with Dumbledore now.
He is a young man with silver hair and has been at the helm of Hogwarts for many years.
Dumbledore's early years are rarely mentioned these days, and even if they do, most of them talk about his extraordinary achievements.
Evan knew more about Dumbledore's past, and Dumbledore's greatness was not only reflected in his brilliant achievements, but also in his noble qualities.
In his long and wonderful life, he could have had the opportunity and ability to get more, whether it was greater power or more power, but Dumbledore gave it all up in the end, the Minister of Magic, the Deathly Hallows, eternal life, these things Dumbledore had at his fingertips, but he rejected them all, because it was not in line with his pursuit.
As the obituary says, for the higher good.
At the Newmengard Wizarding Prison, Aven saw this sentence engraved on the door.
It was Dumbledore who stayed there, and it was a reflection of his life, and he sincerely gave everything for Hogwarts and for the better development of the wizarding world.
Dumbledore, great man!
The more you know about his past, the more admirable it becomes.
Not everyone thought so, though, and soon Hermione pulled out the latest issue of the Daily Prophet, which featured a picture of Dumbledore walking in a hurry, with a slightly smaller headline and introduction.
"Ephias Dorjee's obituary is well written, but there are a lot of things that aren't too specific, and it's clear that Rita Skeeter has a different perspective on Dumbledore's past. She said, "Listen to this, Aven, Dumbledore, the truth is revealed! A shocking biography will come out next week, featuring the flawed genius who many consider to be the greatest wizard of his time." Rita Skeeter strips away the beloved silver-haired figure of a wise man and reveals the secrets of Dumbledore's turbulent childhood and chaotic youth, his lifelong enemies, and the sins he brought to his grave. Why was the would-be Minister of Magic content to be a headmaster?What was the real purpose of the secret organization called the Order of the Phoenix?How did Dumbledore die?Why didn't people see his body at funerals?These and many more questions are explored in Rita Skeeter's latest explosive biography, The Life and Lies of Albus Dumbledore, and Betty Braithwaite's exclusive interview with the biographer, see page 13 of this newspaper. ”
Evan blinked, looking at Hermione, who had suddenly become angry.
"Don't be angry, Hermione, she just likes to talk nonsense, you know. ”
During this summer, Evan made some adjustments to the business of Hogwarts Wizardry and Wizardry, to put it simply, it was successively moved abroad and underground.
After Dumbledore's death, Voldemort's rise to power was inevitable.
So, Evan had to prepare a little earlier.
He couldn't have expected Voldemort and the Death Eaters to turn a blind eye to a hostile newspaper on the bustling streets of Diagon Alley, and adjustments were necessary.
After the adjustment, Hogwarts Wizardry began to compete with the old Daily Prophet, and the increasingly restless wizarding world is also changing.
Under this change, although Rita Skeeter did not completely turn against Aven, she began to write articles for the Daily Prophet again, writing some articles about Dumbledore, and then disappeared for a while, holding back such a big move.
Probably in her opinion, Evan was no longer a threat to her.
The truth is that Evan and the Order of the Phoenix don't care about Rita Skeeter now.
Expecting a reporter like her to have some discipline and bottom line, and not adding to the chaos at this time, is as unrealistic as expecting Voldemort to get better.
"You're right, it's all worthless nonsense. ”
Hermione flipped through it for a moment, then tossed the newspaper into the paper basket.
She promised to help make dinner, and after she left, Evan walked over and flipped through the latest issue of the Daily Prophet, to page 13.
He wondered what Rita Skeeter had said, and if she was going to write a biography of Dumbledore?
Having said that, this woman is still good at digging up some news.
Did she know anything about the secret of Dumbledore's death?
Of course, there are many contents in Skeeter's article that you have to pick and choose, and you can't believe them all.
In the newspaper, Aven was presented with a familiar face: a woman with jeweled eyes, her blond hair curled in large delicate curls, her teeth bared, and a smile that she clearly thought she was charming, her fingers waving towards Evan.
Evan tried not to look at the disgusting picture and read on.
Rita Skeeter's writing is known for her sharpness, but she herself is much more enthusiastic and easy-going. In the warmth and comfort of her home, she greeted me in the foyer and led me straight into the kitchen for tea, a slice of cake heavy on sugar and, of course, a steaming hot chat.
"Needless to say, Dumbledore was a biographer's dream figure. "My book is the first in such a long and rich life, and I am sure there will be many, many more." ”
Skeeter was undoubtedly a quick hand, and the nine-hundred-page biography was completed just four weeks after Dumbledore's mysterious death in June.
I asked her how she could do it so quickly.
"Oh, if you've been a journalist like me for so many years, rushing for time has become second nature. I know wizards are hungry for a full biography, and I want to be the first to satisfy that need. ”
I refer to the most widely circulated comment by Ephias Dorjee, a special adviser to the Wizengamot and a longtime friend of Albus Dumbledore, who said that "the facts contained in the Skeeter book are less than a chocolate frog card." ”
Skeeter looked up to the sky and laughed, very dismissive of the statement.
I remember interviewing him a few years ago about mermaid rights, God bless him. The whole old fool thought we were sitting at the bottom of Lake Windermere and kept telling me to watch out for salmon. ”
However, many media outlets have reprinted Efias Dorjee's accusations that the biography is riddled with errors.
Did Skeeter really feel that just four weeks was enough to fully depict Dumbledore's long and extraordinary life?
"Oh, dear. Skeeter said with a smile on his face, clapping my hand affectionately, "You know as well as I do how much information you can get out of it with a heavy bag of gold gallons, a drive to break the casserole and get to the bottom of things, and a nice and sharp shorthand quill! You know, not everybody thinks he's that good, I have to say, he's offended too many important people. However, the old slippery head Dorjee was able to get down from his elevated Hippogriff, as I found a source that most journalists would be willing to trade their wands for: a man who had never spoken in public before, but who had been close to Dumbledore in his turbulent youth. ”
The advertisement for Skeeter's new biography makes it clear that a strong shock awaits those who believe Dumbledore's life was flawless. So, what's the most surprising secret she's discovered?