The Attacks Never Stop, The Public Opinion Offensive Begins!

The situation at the school did not improve for the next few days, on the contrary, fewer and fewer people dared to go out during the day.

Until Dumbledore finally returned.

At lunch time, the teachers finally breathed a sigh of relief when they saw the respected old man sitting on his throne on the teacher's table.

Hogwarts has been rejuvenated.

The students no longer frowned and smiles appeared on their faces.

Lucas sat aside and watched silently, feeling Dumbledore's influence.

This is the greatest wizard of this century, just by him sitting there most people in the castle will feel very safe.

"Be quiet, children, this time I'm back from the Ministry with good news."

Hearing Dumbledore speak, the great hall immediately became silent as everyone wondered what the good news was.

Dumbledore had a smile in his eyes, looking like a kind grandfather.

"Due to the attacks, the Ministry of Magic decided to send Aurors into the school to protect everyone."

"Don't worry, they will only be on the outskirts of the school and will not interfere with everyone's life. After a while, the Aurors will arrive under the leadership of Head Auror Rufus Scrimgeour."

The students cheered when they heard the news. Aurors are a very powerful group of wizards in the hearts of these minor wizards.

With Auror's protection, they finally don't have to worry about being attacked.

The Slytherins and the rest of the Purebloods who understood politics shook their heads.

This was probably not what Dumbledore wanted.

Hogwarts has been around for so many years and there has never been an Auror presence in the school.

It can be seen from this that the attack on the heir of a pureblood family had a great impact, and even Dumbledore had to back down.

He was left with no choice but to let the hand of the Ministry of Magic reach out into the school.

Going back to his dorm, the first thing Lucas did was to write a letter to Vinda, which stated that she should prepare the content for subsequent newspaper publication.

And the manpower he arranged needs to be ready immediately.

At this point Lucas was still holding a photo of Susan Bones after the attack.

What if the students had an accident even after the arrival of the Aurors?

What if the Aurors had an accident too?

By then, the entire wizarding population in the British magic world will probably be in chaos.

At that time, people's hatred will be directed at the Ministry of Magic.

Why?

Because the Ministry of Magic sent Aurors to the school and something still happened with them at the school, so of course, it is the responsibility of the Ministry of Magic.

He handed the envelope to Hestia, and watched the owl spread its wings and fly out of the dungeons from the passage.

Lucas just packed up and headed to Snape's office.

These few days of detentions have benefited him a lot.

Stepping through the door of the office, he saw that Professor Snape was looking down at the potions homework of the students.

"The explosive liquid of the Erumpent, be careful when handling it, and pack it in separate bottles."

Hearing footsteps, Snape said without looking up.

Lucas responded and then began to deal with the explosive fluid.

This thing is very dangerous, a little carelessness can cause a powerful explosion.

When Lucas was finally done it was already dinner time.

"Not bad, continue tomorrow!"

Snape placed five potions in front of Lucas, among them is the Wolfsbane potion.

In the past few months, the dour professor has kept his promise very well and five bottles of advanced potions are delivered on time every month.

"Thank you, Professor Snape!"

After thanking him, he planned to leave. But before taking two steps, he was stopped by Snape's voice.

"You can take this too."

Looking at the black book in Snape's hand.

Lucas knew what it was right away, the potions book with notes of the Half-Blood Prince

There are not only notes on black magic such as Sectumsempra in it.

There's also the experience of Snape, the youngest potions master.

You have to understand that even Harry, who had a terrible Potions grade could successfully brew high-level potions with this book!

This is really a precious gift.

"Thank you professor!"

"No, I just lent it to you. So do remember to return it after you read it."

Lucas nodded, touched the title page with his fingers, and silently read what was written.

"This book is property of the Half-Blood Prince!"

Saying the above words softly, he looked at Snape strangely.

Before the tsundere bat got angry, he hurriedly left the office.

At night, a rustling sound reached Harry's ears and he just couldn't keep sleeping because of the noise.

"Time to kill!" "Kill!" "So hungry!"

Harry snapped his eyes open.

He could never forget this voice, it's the same voice he heard before after the deathday party.

"The heir!"

Harry hurriedly got up and changed into his school robes then turned to look at his friend who was sleeping soundly next to him.

In the end, he didn't have the heart to wake him up so he just left Gryffindor Tower alone.

Chasing all the way in the direction of the sound.

Finally, a petrified Ravenclaw girl was found in the corridor on the second floor.

Harry crouched beside her and found that the girl in front of him was actually someone he knew.

Padma Patil, second year Ravenclaw.

Same year as him and her twin sister, Parvati, is in Gryffindor and is a classmate with Harry.

"Oh, I finally caught you right on the scene, Potter!"

Filch's cold voice came from behind, he had been patrolling every night during all this time, just wanting to catch the murderer who killed Mrs. Norris.

And now he's finally caught him!

"I want to see how you are going to defend yourself this time, you murderer!"

Filch came to Harry with a fierce expression on his face, and just when he was about to drag Harry to the headmaster's office by grabbing his collar.

Dumbledore and Professor McGonagall arrived just in time.

Seeing the petrified girl on the ground, Professor McGonagall immediately called for help.

When Padma was carried away, she looked at Harry in surprise.

"Harry, I think we need to talk," Dumbledore began.

That's exactly what Harry meant to do as well.

The two walked to Dumbledore's office on the seventh floor together.

Not before Dumbledore threw the rest of the mess at Professor McGonagall.

Filch saw Dumbledore taking the culprit away again and had to go back to his office angrily.

It was dark, but while Dumbledore and Harry chatted, an urgent newspaper was already being printed.

When the sun just came up, a piece of news detonated the entire British wizarding world…

The front page of the Daily Prophet published a photo of Harry and Dumbledore face to face taken last night, and beside them was a petrified student.

"Dumbledore, you owe the wizarding world an explanation!"

"What is he trying to cover? The Boy Who Lived Is the Heir?"

"The Ministry of Magic is mismanaged, the relevant personnel should be thoroughly investigated!"

"There are already five students who have been attacked, is there any concealment, and will more students be petrified?"

Looking at all kinds of reports in the newspapers, the corners of Lucas' mouth never came down.

The "Daily Prophet" summarized what happened at Hogwarts during this period in detail, it is even clearly mentioned in what posture Filch's cat died in.

It even featured an interview with Filch.

"It was Harry Potter, I caught him last night, and there was only him and the petrified girl at the scene!"

Filch is a Hogwarts employee, so having him testify against Harry Potter in the newspapers made the famous boy who lived become the target of everyone's hate.

Many parents are concerned about the safety of their children, asking Dumbledore to expel Harry.

But Dumbledore rebuffed them all.

Right now he was sitting in his office rubbing the space between his brows, he just didn't expect it to become like this overnight.

It was as if an invisible hand was pushing everything behind the scenes.

Dumbledore was suspicious of Lucas again, but there was also a report on Lucas in the Daily Prophet.

Although not as large as Harry's, it did reveal the doubt that he might also be the heir.

And he didn't think Lucas could reach out that far, influencing even the Daily Prophet.

As the public opinion intensified, Minister of Magic Cornelius Fudge delivered a speech himself.

Saying that the Aurors at Hogwarts were going to be increased.

On the same day, he arrived at Hogwarts under the leadership of Rufus.

In addition, the staff of the Ministry of Magic related to education have also become the scapegoat this time.

…

(Wiltshire, Grindelwald Manor.)

It was late at night when the space in the living room was suddenly torn apart.

Lucas took a step from the rift when he heard voices all around him.

"Master!"

The people in the living room immediately saluted him.

Lucas nodded gracefully, took the black tea from Vinda and looked at the people in front of him.

"To the Ministry of Magic, do you know what to do?"

"Side with Pius Thicknesse and Head Auror Rufus and earn their trust."

"Very well, remember that you are responsible for education work, which can only be counted as idle work, so don't be too aggressive, we still have a lot of time."

Lucas waved his hand after speaking and several people turned and left the manor.

Tomorrow, these people will enter the Ministry of Magic to replace the expelled Ministry of Magic staff.

From the time they stepped out of Grindelwald Manor until the final plan was completed these people have nothing to do with the Saints Group.

"Aunt Vinda, are you having much trouble?, and is there any news about the cave I asked you to check?"

"It's almost there, there are already some leads!"

"Okay, then I'll go back first!"

Lucas tore the void again and returned to his dormitory.

And while he was gone, an Auror on patrol on the outskirts of Hogwarts narrowly escaped death.

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