Evan bid farewell to the Merpeople and returned to the castle. He headed directly to Dumbledore's office, using the "Cockroach Clusters" password to enter.
When Evan arrived, Dumbledore was already in his office, and he greeted him calmly. A Pensieve sat on the desk, its silvery contents swirling gently.
"Good evening, Evan. What matter do you have to tell me?" Dumbledore inquired.
Evan explained the situation regarding Rowena Ravenclaw and her secret treasure key. He mentioned that he had discovered a relic of Ravenclaw's in the Merpeople village beneath the lake and requested the use of the Pensieve to share the memory more conveniently.
Dumbledore agreed, understanding the urgency of the matter. The Pensieve would allow him to directly experience Evan's memories and insights.
The communication process went smoothly as Evan entered the Pensieve's memories. Dumbledore could now grasp the events and knowledge Evan had gained regarding Ravenclaw's secret treasure key.
When Evan mentioned the Charybdis Whirlpool, Dumbledore nodded in recognition. "I have been there in my youth," he explained. "It is believed to be a channel leading to another space, but its power has diminished. The vortex you described is much weaker than it once was, and sightings of it have become rare. The diameter of the vortex has also reduced significantly."
Evan asked if Dumbledore had entered the vortex himself.
"Yes, I have ventured into it," Dumbledore replied. "Inside, one can find ancient remnants similar to the other relics of its time. However, they are protected by powerful magic, and access to them is not straightforward. My colleague, Gellert Grindelwald, and I had high hopes for that journey, but it yielded no significant discoveries. Since you have a direction from Rowena Ravenclaw herself, I believe you may uncover more."
Evan also learned more about Dumbledore's past and his relationship with Grindelwald. Dumbledore embarked on a quest for greater power and influence but later realized the danger of his ambitions after a tragic event involving his sister Ariana. Evan couldn't help but draw parallels between Grindelwald's pursuit of power and Voldemort's ambitions.
After their discussion, Evan decided to seek guidance from Sirius before embarking on the journey to Sicily. Dumbledore had arranged for Hagrid, Madam Maxime, and Sirius to accompany him, and they would depart in three days.
Evan shared the news with Harry, Ron, and Hermione, who were surprised by the sudden development. They wanted to accompany him, but the upcoming final exams prevented them. Evan reassured them and promised to share any updates during his journey.
As the days passed, Evan made final preparations for the trip. He considered inviting Hermione to accompany him to Egypt to watch the Emerald Tablet. Still, he must discuss it with her and her parents first.
The day of departure arrived quickly. Evan, Sirius, Hagrid, and Madam Maxime planned to go to Beauxbatons and take a flying carriage to Sicily. The mission was kept secret to avoid drawing attention to their relationship with the giants.
With everything in order, Evan and his companions were ready to embark on their journey to uncover the secrets hidden in Sicily.
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Evan entered Dumbledore's office to prepare for his journey to Sicily. Given the current situation, Voldemort and the Ministry of Magic tried to keep a low profile and avoid drawing attention. Fudge and the Ministry were at odds with Dumbledore, and Hogwarts faced significant changes due to Fudge's educational reforms.
To maintain secrecy, Evan and his companions hid their whereabouts. They couldn't afford to be discovered by the Ministry, which would raise suspicions about their connection to the giants. As long as there was no concrete evidence, Fudge couldn't create issues for them.
As they prepared to leave, Evan said his goodbyes to Harry, Ron, Hermione, and others. Hermione had spent three days gathering materials about giants for him, which he found immensely helpful. Hermione had a knack for predicting what teachers would test, and her notes would be valuable.
Evan was also touched by Hermione's dedication, as she had stayed up late every night to prepare the materials. He couldn't help but appreciate her even more for her thoughtfulness.
Fleur and Gabrielle were also in Hogwarts, and their relationship with Evan had progressed since Gabrielle's involvement in the Triwizard Tournament's Second Task. Fleur inquired about Evan's summer plans, as she was set to graduate soon and wanted to travel the world and improve her English skills. She seemed interested in joining him on his trip to Egypt.
Evan wished her a good morning and proceeded to Dumbledore's office, where he found others waiting. Professor Moody, who had returned to teach at Hogwarts, was among them. Moody had a unique teaching style that emphasized vigilance and combat readiness. His experience as an Auror made him an ideal candidate to train students in defending against dark magic.
The Order of the Phoenix had been reassembled, and their primary goal was to prevent Voldemort from implementing his plans. Voldemort needed to unravel the mystery of why he couldn't kill Harry and had set his sights on obtaining a prophecy recorded in the Ministry of Magic.
Voldemort also sought to gain more power, specifically the strength of an evil god(s). Dumbledore and Evan had tried to contact these beings but had been unsuccessful thus far. Their third goal was to build an army following Voldemort's command.
Evan knew Voldemort wouldn't be satisfied with just a few Death Eaters and Ministry employees. He needed a loyal and obedient army to carry out his plans. Meanwhile, the Order of the Phoenix needed to recruit new members to strengthen their ranks.
Evan, Sirius, and others were among the elite members of the Order. Still, their numbers were limited, and many of them were older. Fudge and the Ministry of Magic were the most influential forces, but they were not taking significant action against Voldemort.
Evan believed spreading the news of Voldemort's return through "Hogwarts Magic" could help garner support. However, the Ministry had sent inspectors to review the newspaper's content, effectively preventing any mention of Voldemort's return.
This presented a significant challenge, as they couldn't openly oppose the Ministry or publish contrary content. The situation called for a delicate balance between secrecy and resistance.