Dumbledore's words exploded in everyone's ears like a thunderbolt, and everyone stared at him in horror and disbelief.

For a moment, no one spoke, and the entire auditorium seemed to fall into a dead silence like a cemetery.

Rove sat at the Hufflepuff table, also slightly surprised, he originally thought that Dumbledore would be more tactful, but he didn't expect it to be so direct.

Dumbledore looked at each student with a serious expression, and said in a low voice:

"The Ministry of Magic doesn't want me to tell you about this, and some of my classmates' parents may be shocked by what I've done.

They didn't believe Voldemort had really returned; Or think you're too young to know this. ”

"But I insist that you need and need to be aware of the danger that is coming, and not to be deceived.

It's always better to tell the truth than to lie, even though it's not always likable and often even hard to accept.

So, I have to tell you in all seriousness - Voldemort is back! ”

Every face in the Great Hall was facing Dumbledore, and there was horror and fear written on it.

Dumbledore looked around, taking in everyone's expressions.

"I see fear in your eyes. Yes, that's Lord Voldemort, the demon king whose name he can't even mention, the most dangerous dark wizard ever.

Although you have not witnessed his cruelty, you must have heard more or less about it from your elders. ”

"So, does he really have to be as terrible as the legend says?" Dumbledore asked.

As the existence that the mysterious person is most afraid of, many students thought that the principal would give a negative answer, but they didn't expect him to say:

"Yes, Voldemort is indeed terrifying!"

"At a very young age, he showed his cold-blooded cruelty and retribution—he once disemboweled, and hung a rabbit from a beam, just because its owner had quarreled with him the day before.

He also used magic on many occasions to intimidate, punish and control many children as young as seven or eight years old. ”

"Later, Voldemort entered Hogwarts and recruited a group of desperate helpers." Dumbledore slowly recounted Voldemort's past.

"These men form a powerful dark force in Hogwarts, they have never been found to be openly evil, and although there have been many vicious incidents in the school during their seven years at school, none of them have been conclusively linked.

The most serious case was, of course, the opening of the secret room, which resulted in the death of a girl, and it was many years later that I got conclusive evidence. ”

The students didn't know that Dumbledore was talking about Myrtle, so they whispered guesses about the dead, while sighing:

The mysterious man started killing people when he was a student, and this is also terrifying!

"Most of these wizards were the predecessors of the Death Eaters, and some actually became the first Death Eaters after leaving Hogwarts." Dumbledore said, his gaze narrowly scanning the Slytherin dining table.

Many of the Slytherin students don't seem to be at ease, because these wizards are basically their grandfathers or grandmothers.

In the years following graduation, Voldemort became even more unscrupulous, seizing the Joy Bones father and son, who had spoken out against him, and forcing him to watch his son being cooked alive.

Voldemort also ordered the massacre of Muggle cities with a level of cruelty far greater than the necessary ...... of war."

As Dumbledore described, the atmosphere in the hall grew more and more solemn.

At the end of dinner, desserts such as apples, ice cream and raisins are served with salad, and at any other time, these are delicious dishes, but at this moment, everything is added with a spice called fear.

The students in the hall who listened with bated breath had lost their appetite.

Hannah shivered on the table, Neville clenched his fists, and Susan began to cry uncontrollably.

Because the Bones father and son mentioned by Dumbledore were her grandfather and uncle, and more than that...... Her grandmother, aunt, and cousins all died at the hands of the Death Eaters during the Wizarding Wars!

"That's how terrible Voldemort is." Dumbledore's voice hoarse from the grief he remembered.

"His cruelty, his tyranny, is far beyond the imagination of normal people, he targets all who will not submit to him, and even his slaves, if they displease him, will suffer endless torment."

Draco Malfoy couldn't help but shudder, he suddenly remembered that his mother wrote yesterday asking him not to go home during the summer vacation, could something have happened?!

"So, I can't help but ask myself, can we defeat such a terrible enemy?" Dumbledore asked.

The Great Hall was silent, and no one answered the question, so Dumbledore asked himself:

My answer is yes!

Voldemort's death is a certainty for him, just as the Chadley Artillery will finish bottom of this year's league. ”

"During the Wizarding Wars, there were many valiant wizards who stood up against Voldemort and even defeated him many times - such as the Potters and Longbottom.

Thirteen years ago, Harry Potter, who was still a baby, defeated Voldemort and made him lose his body. ”

"Four years ago, Rov Scamander defeated Voldemort and Quirrell, snatching the Philosopher's Stone from them and preventing the Dark Lord's resurrection."

"Two years ago, Voldemort, with the help of Peter Pettigrew, tried to make a comeback, but was once again thwarted by Rove Scamander, and was even forced by him to blow himself up on the spot."

The students had all heard of the previous deeds, but this was the first time they had heard of it, and everyone couldn't help but look at Rove.

"And the night of the Triwizard Tournament final, I think you're all curious about what's going on at Black's graveyard." Dumbledore said in a deep voice.

Everyone quickly fell silent, unconsciously holding their breath.

"At that time, those escaped Death Eaters, gathered at the Black cemetery, they captured some innocent Muggles, used their lives, and finally succeeded in resurrecting Voldemort."

"And Rolf Scamander infiltrated Black's graveyard, fought the Death Eaters, and fought Voldemort as he regained his strength." Dumbledore said.

"Not only did he save the innocent Muggles, but he single-handedly eliminated seven Death Eaters and seriously wounded Voldemort!"

The entire auditorium was buzzing again, and Rove could feel everyone's eyes on him.

Dumbledore turned solemnly to Rove and raised his goblet.

"Rove Scamander could have ignored this and could have continued to play in the Triwizard Tournament and compete for the Triwizard Cup with peace of mind, and no one would have accused him of anything.

But he still resolutely gave up the game, went to rescue the Muggles who had nothing to do with him, and fought against Voldemort!

He showed great courage in every way, and few wizards have been able to show that spirit in the face of Voldemort – and for that, I salute him. ”

Almost everyone in the auditorium did so, whispering Rove's name and toasting him, including all the professors on the faculty and staff.

After Dumbledore finished drinking a glass of wine, he said in a deep voice:

"You see, Voldemort has failed so many times, he is terrible, his evil power is great, but he has not conquered everything, at least you and I - not conquered yet!"

The old man's loud words shocked everyone.

"Some people may say that their strength is very weak, and they are not Voldemort's opponents." Dumbledore said loudly:

"But look at the Hogwarts coat of arms!"

Everyone looked up at the coat of arms on the wall:

The pattern of the shield is painted with the representative animals and colors of different colleges. From top right, in clockwise order: Gryffindor Lions, Slytherin Snakes, Ravenclaw Hawks, and Hufflepuff Badgers.

"This coat of arms stands for unity!" Dumbledore said, "You belong to different houses, but at the end of the day you all belong to the same school of witchcraft and wizardry. ”

"We can quarrel and compete on weekdays, but at the most dangerous moment, we must not kill each other, we must be like heraldic arms, closely united, defend each other, warm each other, and share strength!"

"Ladies and gentlemen, as long as we unite, the spark of the spark can also form a raging fury, and then set the prairie on fire!"

The students of the four major academies turned their heads and couldn't help but look at the table next to each other.

After a moment of silence, Dumbledore's eyes turned to Beauxbatons and Durmstrand's students.

"The purpose of the Triwizard Tournament is to enhance and promote mutual understanding in the wizarding world. Given what's happening now – given Voldemort's resurrection – this connection is more important than ever. ”

"Every guest in this auditorium, as long as they are willing to come back, willing to join us in the fight against Voldemort, are welcome at all times.

I'll say it to all of you again - given Voldemort's resurrection, we will only be strong if we are united, and if we are divided, we will be vulnerable! ”

Dumbledore raised his glass again, and he stood up and said:

"For the unbreakable friendship...... Everyone, raise your glasses! ”

All the students in the school stood up, and the auditorium was filled with the sound of benches moving, and they raised their goblets and said in unison in a deep voice:

"For unbreakable friendship!"

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