Chapter 14: Prelude to a fight

After all the battle preparations were over, Fudge and Umbridge stood side by side in the halls of the British Ministry of Magic, surrounded by countless Aurors of the Ministry of Magic waiting in full force. In front of Fudge, an Auror from the Ministry of Magic was reporting to him:

"Minister Fudge, there are many wizards of unknown origin around the Ministry of Magic, and they are slowly moving towards the Ministry of Magic."

Similarly, Albernotch was slowly walking through the streets of London, surrounded by buildings shrouded in black veils. Behind him, there were several people dressed in black robes all combat-ready wizards. Seeing the sudden appearance of Albernotch, a young Auror standing behind Rufus Scrimgeour, raised his wand subconsciously.

But in the next second, with a "pop", the wand in the young Auror's hand flew out.

Without even looking, Albernotch said: "Young man, nowadays Aurors have become weak. Can't you even hold your wand properly?"

The young Auror's face instantly flushed. With the appearance of Albernotch, at the corner of the street, many wizards dressed in different clothes were walking silently behind Albernotch. There were countless apparitions, and the crowd soon filled the street behind Albernotch.

At the same time, the black veils in London, which happened to be above Rufus Scrimgeour's head, were completely gathered.

Looking up at the sky, Albernotch said softly in a voice only he could hear:

"It's an unforgettable sight."

Afterward, Albernotch looked at the many wizards behind him, some of whom Albernotch knew, some did not, and even some young wizards, from them, Albernotch saw someone who once fought side by side. Shadows of past comrades.

"Family and loved ones, I'm Albernotch. Today, I gathered everyone here in this way to announce one thing to everyone! Some of you already know about this and some I don't know yet, but I guessed a little bit. That's right! The leader of our Umrah Party, the heir to the Grindelwald legacy, has returned. Our Alliance will no longer be the remnants of the old era. We are still the future of the magic world!"

Hearing Albernotch's words, the scene was silent for a while, and then, I don't know who started, deafening slogans gradually resounded over London.

"For the greater good!"

The wizards of The Alliance repeated this slogan over and over again. Tears filled the eyes of many wizards, while others were full of fanaticism. A wizard who looked like a beggar walked through the crowd, ran to Albernotch's side, and asked anxiously:

"What about the little master? Hurry up and let me meet the little master!"

And Albernotch looked at the somewhat crazy wizard in front of him, but said without changing his face: "Carlo, I remember, you once swore that the Carlo family will always be a vassal of the Grindelwald family! Swear allegiance to the master and the descendants of the master! Why, your descendants, will follow Voldemort and become the so-called Death Eater?"

Hearing Albernotch's words, the wizard known as Carlo fell to the ground in awe, trembling all over, and said: "No no no! I never forgot my oath! It's my fault, it's all my fault! I didn't educate my descendants well, they betrayed me and even stole my wand! For this, I have broken with them!"

Saying that, Carlo tore up his already broken shirt, and stood up straight, a tattoo of the Deathly Hallows logo on his upper body stood impressively.

I saw Carlo show the tattoo on his chest to Albernotch and the people behind him, and said with a face full of pain:

"After they stole my wand, I left the Caro family, but I never forgot my identity and my oath, so I got someone to tattoo me with this tattoo On the body! For so many years, I have been wandering around, just to wait for this day!"

Immediately, Carlo took out his wand and said sharply, "If the little master doesn't believe me, I am willing to make an unbreakable oath for the little master!"

Seeing Carlo's actions, Albernotch looked behind Carlo noncommittally, and then asked, "So, what about you? Are you still willing to pick up the wand in your hand and join me in a new holy war, for the glory of Grindelwald and the glory of The Alliance!"

The answer to Albernotch was the silent silence of the scene, but in this terrifying silence, the shamanist wizards in front of Albernotch slowly raised their wands.

One...two...ten… hundreds of wizards raised their wands. Seeing this scene in front of him, Albernotch suddenly laughed. Afterwards, Albernotch glanced at Carlo, who was crawling on the ground, and said in a cold tone, "Want to see the little master? Then let the little master see, are you worthy of this tattoo! The Alliance never wants useless people!"

Hearing Albernotch's words, Carlo, who was originally crawling on the ground, stood up suddenly, gritted his teeth, clenched his wand in his right hand, and looked behind Albernotch's eyes, full of madness. Albernotch, on the other hand, was alone, leisurely walking towards Rufus Scrimgeour, who was waiting, and the Auror behind him.

Seeing Albernotch walking towards him alone, Rufus Scrimgeour quietly gestured to the Aurors behind him, signaling everyone to prepare for battle. Seeing Rufus Scrimgeour's gesture, feeling the sunlight above his head obscured by the black veil, and behind Albernotch, there are many sorcerers of the Alliance who are silent but solemn, although the Aurors are also counted Well-trained, for the first time in such a large-scale wizarding war, for the vast majority of people, the tension is constantly spreading.

On the street that was not spacious, only Albernotch's footsteps sounded. But just as Albernotch walked to the middle of the two camps, Albernotch stopped, and then gave a salute to Rufus Scrimgeour in front of the Auror, and spoke politely. said:

"Albernotch of the Umrah Party, only represents the new leader of our Umrah Party, the heir to the Grindelwald family. On behalf of our future leader, I have seen you all."

Seeing this scene, Rufus Scrimgeour glanced back. Although he knew where Fudge must be paying attention to the situation on the scene, Rufus Scrimgeour did not notice the shadow of the Minister of Magic. After sighing, Rufus Scrimgeour had to stand up, walked in front of Albernotch, and responded calmly:

"Rufus Scrimgeour, Head of Auror Office at the British Ministry of Magic, I order you to get out of here at once!"

Hearing Rufus Scrimgeour's words, Albernotch suddenly smiled and said indifferently. "Of course, I can, but I'm going to take back the people you captured! You know who I'm talking about, right?"

Rufus Scrimgeour responded in a humble manner, "I brought him back to assist in an investigation! If it is proved that he is innocent, we will naturally let him go! Before that, our British Ministry of Magic will ensure his personal safety."

Hearing Rufus Scrimgeour's answer, Albernotch gradually put away the smile on his face, and then said expressionlessly: "Rufus Scrimgeour? History will remember your name, and just today, you chose war!"

And just when Albernotch and Rufus Scrimgeour faced off in front of the British Ministry of Magic, several owls flew over to the Hogwarts campus and brought letters. Cedric opened the letter from his father to him with a surprised look on his face. He was full of doubts and didn't understand why his father sent a letter to him at this time.

However, when Cedric read it, he was in a trance, his fingers could not help loosening, the letter fell to the ground, and the letter read," Cedric, you must be wondering why I am writing to you at this time. My son, you have always been the pride of my father, you are so good, kind, loyal… In the city of London today, there is a legendary scene, with countless black veils covering London. It is the symbol of The Alliance. I used to think that it only existed in the archives and history, but today, it appeared in London.

Although your father is not an Auror, as a member of the Ministry of Magic, it is natural to stand with his colleagues! When this war is about to start, the only thing I can't worry about is you. I don't know if there is still a chance. So, I decided to write this letter just to tell you that I love you and you will always be my son. My pride. After the war, if we win, I will write you a letter to report my condition. If not, then know that I love you son."

Cedric stood there dumbfounded, and it took him a long time to react. The content of the letter shocked him. For the first time, he realized that the war could be so close to him!

Looking at Cedric, Alyssa wondered, "What's wrong with you?"

Cedric did not say a word, first gave Alyssa a hug, and then said:

"Alyssa, I'm going to the Ministry of Magic. If I don't come back, you must remember that you once had a good friend, his name is Cedric Diggory! Tell Toby that it was nice being his friend!"

Alyssa: (o_o) ???

Seeing that Cedric turned around and was about to leave, Alyssa quickly grabbed him.

"No, what happened? Tell me the details!"

Cedric had to tell Alyssa roughly what was going on in London. On the other side, Ilona, ​​a professor of Defense Against the Dark Arts at Hogwarts, who is also Rosier of the Alliance, opened a letter from Albernotch. After reading the letter, Rosier flicked it lightly, and the letter turned into pieces and automatically flew into the trash can beside the desk.

What was written in the letter was exactly Albernotch's plans and intentions.Rosier stood up and looked out the window, saying to himself, "Albernotch, although I agree with your plan, I still need to discuss this matter with the little master, even if you are for the little master."

After thinking twice, Rosier decided to tell Alyssa the news, even if she exposed his identity because of this, he would let Alyssa know what was happening in London.

Immediately, Rosier walked quickly to Alyssa's bedroom, but she saw Alyssa and Cedric together, explaining the situation in London.ALyssafound Ilona standing at the door of the bedroom, and asked in surprise, "Professor Ilona, ​​why are you here?"

Seeing this scene, Ilona coughed twice, then walked into the door, glanced at Alyssa's bedroom deliberately, and then said, "Oh, I'm just afraid of any danger on your side, so I came here to check again."

Hearing Ilona's words, Alyssa thanked Rosier..

Ilona waved her hand and asked curiously, "You two, what are you doing?"

Hearing Ilona's question, Alyssa did not hide it and told the professor of Defense Against the Dark Arts in his eyes one by one what Cedric had just said. At this time, Cedric, who couldn't wait, took advantage of the time the two were talking and ran to meet Professor Dumbledore.

Seeing Cedric run out, and only Alyssa and herself were left in the room, Ilona asked casually: "Alyssa, now that you know what happened, who do you think will be the victor in this war?"

Alyssa rolled her eyes," Cut the act, Grandma Rosier."

Professor Ilona asked," How did you find out?"Alyssa said, "You were too concerned about me, Grandma Rosier. Now tell me what the hell Grandpa Albernotch was thinking. This war shouldn't be happening! Especially with what's going to happen next year."

"Next year?" questioned Grandma Rosier," What will happen next year."

Alyssa glanced at Rosier," Remember the Prophetic Skeleton in the Grindelwald vault."

"The one which captured the Oracle of Delphi? Did it make a prophecy?" asked Grandma Roser.

"In the shadows, darkness stirs once more

A prophecy unfolds, a tale of yore.

Next year shall bring a wicked rebirth

An evil entity, cloaked in mirth.

Within Hogwarts' walls, a teacher found

With a Turbaned guise, concealing a profound goal

Secrets that harbor Voldemort's soul,

To regain strength, his ultimate goal." Alyssa revealed the contents of the prophecy with a grim expression on her face.

Grandma Rosier's eyes widened in realization," Do you think that guy will return next year as a professor of defense against dark arts?"

"Yes, next year, the imposter Dark Lord will make a return. To Hogwarts. He will start to gather his power again. If we wage war now, even if we win, we will lose a lot of manpower." said Alyssa. After pondering for a while, Alyssa said," Grandma Rosier, I don't care what you do. Stop this war!"

Cedric returned at that moment with a frown. Alyssa asked," Cedric, what did Professor Dumbledore say?"

Cedric held his head in frustration. "Professor Mcgondall said that Professor Dumbledore is away on some business."

Alyssa's eyes gleamed," Perfect, now Cedric, I am going to tell you the truth. I am the future heiress of The Alliance."

Ignoring Cedric's surprised expression, she continued," Professor Illona is actually one of the top leaders of The Alliance. This war is not supposed to happen now, so Professor Illona will hold you hostage and exchange you as a gesture of goodwill so that we will not attack London. Now get going!"

After Professor Illona stepped out of Hogwarts premises, she said to Cedric," Now, I give you two options, the first is to join The Alliance. I will not only take you to London and save your father, but also stop this war and save more people! The second is that I will kill you now, and say afterward that you died in the chaos."

Cedric was silent. Resolutely, he said," I choose to Join the alliance. Not because of your threat. Because of Alyssa. I believe in her."

Rosier smiled," That's enough for me. Cedric, we are completely different from the Death Eaters! We may sometimes act violently, but it is for the greater good! In the future, you will understand."

After speaking, Rosier took Cedric's hand, and the two quickly disappeared outside Hogwarts.

On the other hand, with the breakdown of negotiations between Albernotch and Rufus Scrimgeour, the two walked back to their respective camps.

"Prepare for the battle, or the same sentence, we don't use the Unforgivable Curse first, but if the opponent uses the Unforgivable Curse, I allow you to use the Unforgivable Curse to fight back!"

As soon as Rufus Scrimgeour walked back, he instructed the Aurors in front of him. Hearing Rufus Scrimgeour's words, many people subconsciously swallowed a little saliva. On the opposite side, when Albernotch walked back to the Umulist camp."Auror? What a nostalgic position!"

At this moment, Carlo came up and said excitedly, "Albernotch, can we start? I can't wait!"

Albernotch nodded slowly, but just as Carlo was holding his wand and was about to take the lead in charging, he was pulled by Albernotch.

In Carlo's doubtful eyes, Albernotch looked at the Umrah people behind him, and said righteously: "You can use any spell, the goal is to make the Aurors on the opposite side all lie on the ground! However, the Unforgivable Curse is not allowed!"

As soon as Albernotch finished speaking, Carlo quit in an instant, only to see him say frantically: "Why?! The group of rookies on the opposite side, as long as there are a few Death Spells, will collapse on their own in a short time!"

Albernotch looked at Carlo coldly, and then continued, "If we don't use the Unforgivable Curse, the opponent, as an Auror, cannot be the first to use the Unforgivable Curse. If we rely on ordinary magic spells, the opponent still cannot be our opponent."

"But..."

Carlos wanted to say something else, but Albernotch held his shoulders, only to hear Albernotch say in a slightly depressed voice, "We want to leave more seeds of the shaman party for the little master! Do you understand?! Ah!"

Hearing Albernotch's words, Carlo was silent for a while. He turned his head and glanced at the crowd behind him. Many wizards with wands and firm eyes were already covered with white hair, and Carlo was saddened.

Afterwards, Carlos raised the wand in his hand and shouted, "For the greater good!"

Without hesitation, he rushed towards the Auror on the opposite side.