Chapter 121: Homely
"You know about Sirius Black's prison break, right?" Fudge returned to his seat
"The news I just watched in the morning"
"You may not know much about him, so I'll tell you a little bit about it. Blake and Harry Potter were both Hogwarts students and had been very good friends at school, along with Remus Lupin and Peter Pettigrew. After graduating, several joined the fight against Voldemort. They were indeed very capable, and Voldemort personally pursued them three times without success. Fudge paused, took a sip of water, and continued
However, the good times did not last long, and one day a rumor suddenly spread: Voldemort received a prophecy. The prophecy said that the man who was going to defeat him would be born at the end of July, and the child's parents had escaped death from his hands three times. β
"There are only two people who meet this condition. Voldemort believed that Harry was the one who prophesied. Harry's parents, on the other hand, chose to protect themselves with the Loyalty Charm in order to avoid being pursued. It is an extremely complex spell that uses magic to keep someone's secret forever hidden in the soul of a living person - that is, in the heart of a secret person. As long as the person keeping it secret doesn't reveal it, others won't see them even if they put their eyes on the glass of their living room. Therefore, it will never be discovered β unless the confidential person voluntarily divulges it. β
"But unfortunately, Blake is the one who keeps it a secret"
"How do you know that Blake is a secret?" Ivey interrupted his narration
"It was the Potters themselves," Fudge replied
"Isn't that weird?" Ivey looked at him, "If it were you, would you reveal the person who knows his secret?" Or is it this kind of big thing that is related to the life of the family."
"It's incredible, but that's what it is."
"Okay, you go on"
"It's simpler later. Blake betrayed the Potters, causing them to be killed by Voldemort. And in the process of fleeing, he blew up entire streets, and twelve innocent Muggles were killed by mistake. His former friend, Peter Pettigrew, was blown up with only one finger left. And when we arrived at the scene, Blake didn't run away, but stood there laughing. β
"So he confessed?" Ivey asked
"No, we didn't try him"
"Is it possible to convict without trial?"
"There's no way around it. Only Blake knows where the Potters are hiding. And judging from the situation at the scene, Blake is the murderer. β
"Okay. Having said all that, what are you looking for me to do? β
Hearing this, Fudge stood up
"We suspect that Black will be against Harry and are preparing to bring Dementors to Hogwarts. As the largest school manager, I would like to ask for your opinion. β
"You can just talk to Dumbledore about this kind of thing," Ivy said flatly
"Headmaster Dumbledore has acceded to my request"
"I'm okay with that"
"Then I'm relieved~ Thank you for your support to the Ministry of Magic"
"It should. But Minister Fudge, the ugly words come ahead. If I'm harassed by Dementors at Hogwarts, I won't show mercy. It's a feeling that no one wants to experience. β
"Of course, your safety is the most important thing." Fudge affirmed
"It's still some time out of school, Minister Fudge, and Harry's safety in the meantimeβ"
"I've sent someone to pick up Harry Potter. During this time, he will be arranged to live in the Leaky Cauldron Bar for protection. β
"Since Minister Fudge has arranged it so thoroughly, I am relieved."
"It is my duty as Minister of Magic to protect students from the Dark Wizards. Also, I strongly recommend that you, and Miss Ethel, learn the Patronus Charm from Miss Wendy. It's a spell that deals with Dementors, and Miss Wendy's expertise in this area is second to none. β
"Thanks for the reminder. Minister Fudge, I have one last question."
"You're welcome, you say"
"Has Minister Fudge been to Azkaban?"
"I just made a tour yesterday."
"What's going on with Blake?"
"He's always been insane"
"That's weird? It's been more than ten years, why did he escape from prison just after you made his rounds. β
"You don't want to say, I helped him-"
"You're mistaken. I believe that this is not the first time that the minister has been on patrol, and if it is related to the minister, then Blake would have run away long ago. After all, Azkaban is a place where life is like a year. Ivey explained
"What do you mean?"
"I want to ask if Blake was acting out of the ordinary that day."
"Nothing out of the ordinary," Fudge frowned, "and that day, he said he was bored and asked me for a newspaper. I gave him a copy of the Daily Prophet for that day. He can't escape from Azkaban with a newspaper~"
"Maybe I'm thinking too much," Ivey said casually, "then don't disturb the minister's office, let's go back first." β
"I'll send you"
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Back home
"Are you familiar with Blake?" Ivy asked as she cooked
"Not familiar," replied Erin, who was leaning back on the couch and watching TV
"Blake? The one on the news this morning? Betty, who was teasing little Ollie with Rebelle, suddenly looked up and asked
"Hmm. Today we went to the Ministry of Magic, and Fudge said that Blake's prison break was for Harry, and that Hogwarts might be guarded by Dementors next term. Ivey replied
"yes~ Then it's best to ask your mother-in-law to teach us how to use the Patronus Charm," Betty laughed
"Fudge said the same thing," Ivy nodded
"Then it depends on your sincerity," Wendy played
"It's not okay if you don't bleed much~" Erin also arched the fire
"For the sake of my mother-in-law, don't talk about bleeding, it's okay to go out with other things." Ivy replied obscenely
"Hmph~ pervert" Lei Belle didn't look at him angrily
"HeyβI mean, are you really not familiar with Blake?" He changed his mind
"Huh~" Seeing that he began to change the subject, Lei Belle pouted.
"Why do we know him well?" Erin said dismissively
"The four of them have the best relationship with us is Lupin. The others~ Peter hadn't been in contact with them, and Black and Potter - to be honest, these two were not very likable, arrogant and arrogant. Unfriendly and prejudiced towards all Slytherin students. Wendy explained
The two ladies have similar preferences to Ivey. Ivey didn't have much of an interest in the two of them.
"And what about Snape, are you familiar?" He came interested
"Perfectly, especially after he joined the Death Eaters." Erin's answer was always so succinct
"Snape was more sullen, mainly in his vicious words. In fact, he was about the same as Blake and Potter, and it wasn't a good thing to go to school. Wendy's answer was more reliable
"And what were you like when you were in school?" Ivey asked with a smile
Betty pricked up her ears too, and she was more interested.
"Can't you see it~" Erin brushed her hair and looked at him charmingly.
"You're a joke anyway," Ivy said categorically
"Haha-" Wendy laughed, "almost~ Although she is a Slytherin student, she is the most troublesome for Professor McGonagall. β
"Wendy!" Erin was annoyed
"Haha-"
The family had a happy fight