Professor Snape came to Dumbledore's side and whispered in his ear.
"We told Minister Fudge that there was a Death Eater here who was responsible for a series of horrific events."
"He seemed concerned for his safety and was determined to have a bodyguard into the castle, then he had the brilliant idea of coming in with a dementor."
Dumbledore's expression froze.
A Dementor entered the castle, not surprisingly for Barty Crouch Jr.
"Cornelius, what did the dementor do to Barty Crouch Jr?"
"Dumbledore, as the Minister of Magic, I have the right to take bodyguards anywhere, right? Besides, I'm about to face a mentally disturbed murderer."
A sly smile appeared on Fudge's face.
Indeed, as he said, as the Minister of Magic, it is no problem for him to take the dementors even to Diagon Alley.
Dumbledore's expression became very serious.
But before he could continue to ask, Lucas exclaimed from behind.
"So that dementor was the minister's bodyguard? Sorry, I thought another dementor had entered the castle."
"For the sake of everyone's safety, I killed it with the Patronus Charm. Please don't be offended, Minister. The incident from last year is still vivid in my memory. It was a conditioned reflex."
Hearing what Lucas had to say, Dumbledore's eyes were twinkling madly as he smiled happily.
The same goes for everyone else in the infirmary, some of them even laughed out loud.
Although Fudge's face was not looking good, he couldn't do anything since it was Lucas the one who said these words.
"It's okay, it's just a dementor, Mr. Grindelwald is also thinking about the students!"
Seeing Fudge who has made a 180-degree turn in attitude, many people showed disdainful eyes.
Fudge just pretended not to see it. He looked back at Dumbledore and asked, "So what are you trying to say? Another criminal has escaped from Azkaban?"
"No, we're talking about Voldemort, Barty Crouch Jr. admitted it himself, he followed Voldemort's instructions to infiltrate Hogwarts and capture Harry Potter."
"In fact, Voldemort's plan has succeeded. He regained his body, regained his strength, and even summoned his Death Eaters."
Fudge blinked, the news was too shocking for him. It wasn't until a few minutes later that he showed a strange smile.
"You-know-who is back?"
Seeing Dumbledore nod, the sneer grew on Fudge's face.
"Impossible, based on the words of a mentally disturbed murderer and a little boy? Pyne, do you believe the news about that man being back?"
Pyne Carrow, standing behind Fudge, smiled and shook his head, there was also a mocking look in his eyes.
"Although Headmaster Dumbledore insists that You-know-who is still alive, in fact, most people in the magic world think he is dead. Otherwise, why has he never appeared in the past over ten years?"
Fudge nodded in agreement: "That's right, and the boy you're referring to was proven to be a liar even two years ago."
"Dumbledore, are you sure what he said is true?"
Harry, who was eavesdropping suddenly became nervous. He secretly looked at Dumbledore, who nodded without hesitation: "I believe him!"
These two words seem to have infinite power and they allowed Harry's wounded mind to heal quickly. It made his depressed mood quickly improve.
Dumbledore said with a serious expression: "With the help of Veritaserum, Crouch Jr has fully explained what happened."
"Including how Voldemort went to the Crouch family, freed Barty Crouch Jr, and arranged for him to enter Hogwarts."
"In the end, he also explained how they used Harry Potter to help his master regain his body. Cornelius, if you want to know more, we can go to the office and talk slowly."
"No need!" Fudge waved his hand: "You are willing to believe children's nonsense, but I don't want to believe it. I'm busy, so I'm leaving first."
Seeing that Fudge was leaving, Harry couldn't help but jump off the bed.
"It's true what I said, there were still a lot of Death Eaters, including Lucius Malfoy!"
"Malfoy was acquitted a long time ago, and the ancient Malfoy family has been donating generously to the improvement of the wizarding world!" Fudge turned around and replied angrily.
"McNair!"
"Also acquitted, he's even working hard for the Ministry of Magic now!"
"Crabbe, Goyle, and Nott!" Harry said the names of three more families.
Fudge looked over at Dumbledore impatiently.
"These people were acquitted thirteen years ago, and the Ministry of Magic can even find out the verdict at that time."
"Dumbledore, I'm even more suspicious of this boy now, not only is he a liar, he's a Parseltongue!"
"I will never believe any of his words, Pyne, let's go!"
Seeing that Fudge still planned to leave, Dumbledore made a move to block the door.
Although his body is old, it still brings great oppression to Fudge.
"Cornelius, you should listen to what Harry is saying!"
Harry took the opportunity to say: "I have evidence, Lucas and Cedric can prove that what I said is true, they all saw Voldemort!"
Fudge looked over to Cedric Diggory in the other bed. But just as Cedric was about to speak to prove it, he felt his father tugging on his sleeve.
He looked back at him, and after receiving his father's gaze, Cedric seemed to understand something.
He glanced at Harry apologetically, he looked at the crowd and said, "It was too dark at that time, and there were not many people around, so I couldn't see clearly."
"I'm not sure if that person was You-know-who, but there were a lot of people around!"
Harry couldn't believe what his ears were hearing so he asked angrily: "Why are you lying? You have seen it all!"
Cedric felt ashamed, he kept his head down, not daring to look at Harry on the opposite bed.
Harry didn't understand, but everyone else more or less understood why Cedric said that.
Amos Diggory's action was so obvious just now, and everyone is not blind.
The world of adults is more about worldly sophistication and interests.
But Harry's world is still in the simple stage of right and wrong, black and white.
Fudge nodded in satisfaction, and then looked at Lucas who was watching the show.
Lucas didn't even say a word, just shrugged with his hands outstretched.
As for what it means, let them guess it.
Harry continued to accuse in disbelief: "You obviously fought against Voldemort, why don't you admit it?"
Before Lucas could answer, Fudge snorted and said, "Mr. Grindelwald fought against You-know-who? What an absurd lie."
From Fudge's point of view, this conversation has come to an end.
Just as he skirted Dumbledore to leave, the Headmaster blocked his way again.
"Voldemort is back, if you immediately accept this fact and take the necessary measures immediately, maybe we still have the possibility to save the situation."
"First, we should evacuate the dementors from Azkaban, and let the Aurors serve as guards there!"
"Evacuate the dementors?" Fudge seemed to have heard a big joke.
"Albus, dementors are the most suitable guards for Azkaban, they will not go anywhere, they will only stay in Azkaban!"
Dumbledore said angrily: "If you let Voldemort know that the one responsible for guarding his followers are the dementors who will obey his orders as soon as he gives a command, what do you think will happen?"
"You-Know-Who hasn't been resurrected, and never will be, you old lunatic!"
Fudge pushed Dumbledore away, and just as he was about to walk to the door, he suddenly remembered that there was something important he hadn't done.
"Mr. Grindelwald, congratulations on winning the Triwizard Tournament. This is a bonus of one thousand Galleons. Please keep it."
"Thank you, Minister!"
Lucas took the bag containing the galleons, and the system's prompt rang in his ears.
[Congratulations to the host for completing the series of achievements, the Triwizard Tournament—championship; rewards: 10,000 achievement points, and one chance to use the diamond draw.]
Good guy, it turned out that the achievement points were all delivered at the end. The achievement points and lucky draw opportunities are in the bag.
Lucas came to Cedric's hospital bed.
"Don't blame yourself, your choice just now was right."
"I've never heard anyone saying that it's right to lie!"
Hearing the dissatisfied voice of Harry behind him, Lucas glanced at him coldly.
This glance immediately made Harry Potter quiet.
Dumbledore's expression was a little frustrated: "Lucas, it's exactly what you said, Cornelius will not admit to Voldemort's return."
"Of course, Fudge is more obsessed with power than anyone I've ever met, admitting that Voldemort is back? If he dares to admit that, someone will ask him to resign the next day.
"Alas!" Dumbledore shook his head resignedly.
Lucas turned and left the infirmary.
Back in the Slytherin common room, he locked the door and immediately issued a lottery order to the system.
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