Kid, you're getting carried away!
Andy raised his eyelids and gave Harry a faint glance.
Teenagers are full of vigour and hot-blooded; judging by his behaviour, this kid can't wait to jump into action.
It's only natural. Since Harry entered the wizarding world, Voldemort's presence has been influencing him.
Including his title 'Saviour', which was earned at the cost of his parents' lives.
Not to mention, Voldemort is the one who killed his parents!
Plus, Voldemort used his blood to complete the resurrection.
And what happened recently... Dumbledore, whom Harry admired, was also caught in the wave of public opinion because of Voldemort.
He has put up with it for too long!
"Relax."
Andy sighed and gently said, "Once the plan begins, there will be no time to rest."
Hermione chimed in, "Harry, we must conserve our strength. Only in this way can we deal with the trouble that lies ahead."
Harry sat down sulkily, wriggling back and forth on the sofa as if it were too hot for his bottom, fidgeting all over the place.
Time passed by minute after minute...
Andy suddenly opened his eyes. "It does seem a bit boring just waiting around like this."
Hermione: "..."
"How about playing a game of wizard cards?" Andy suggested.
"Alright." Hermione reluctantly agreed to the suggestion.
"Count me in!" Harry said.
***
In the brightly lit hall, Snape pushed open the door. He walked quickly to Voldemort, bowed low, and greeted him respectfully: "Dark lord!"
"Severus..."
Voldemort's hoarse voice reverberated slowly, his tone sounding strangely excited: "Dumbledore is back?"
"Yes!"
Snape said respectfully, "According to the information from Hogwarts, Dumbledore only stayed in his office for five minutes before heading straight to the Ministry of Magic."
Voldemort's lips curled into a cruel smile.
What's the point of going to the Ministry of Magic?
Dumbledore is now in deep trouble!
And it's all thanks to that boy, Andy.
That journalist Rita Skeeter is very useful indeed. Her reports are highly sensationalist. No intelligent person would believe her, but you can't help but read what she writes.
It's attention-grabbing!
After reading it many times, even if you initially don't believe it, you will start to develop some doubts.
When there are doubts, there are controversies, and when there are controversies, they become topics of public discussion.
When the debate spreads, so does public opinion.
The Death Eaters need people like her!
Voldemort felt a little sorry about it. If he had known, he would have recruited that female reporter as a Death Eater.
"Lord, Dumbledore is livid. I'm afraid he'll make a move soon," said Snape tentatively.
Voldemort scoffed at this. "So what? Severus,"
"If Dumbledore takes action, we must make use of the opportunity to purge the Death Eaters."
"But Dumbledore would never take such a step."
Snape's spine tingled upon hearing this.
He almost thought Voldemort was referring to him.
Snape hastened to say, "The Death Eaters are loyal to you..."
"Do you believe that, Severus?" Voldemort interrupted.
Voldemort was well aware of the internal problems within the Death Eaters.
Due to his successive defeats, those Death Eaters who were originally wavering had already begun to have thoughts of betrayal.
They had even begun to contact others.
The battle in Diagon Alley had allowed Voldemort to see many problems – those who wanted to betray him simply couldn't bring themselves to be ruthless in battle.
If it weren't for the fact that he still needed their financial support for his great cause, Voldemort would have already purged them.
If Dumbledore wanted to wipe out the Death Eaters, then let him wipe out these people.
After all, most of these people's assets were deposited in Gringotts.
Voldemort had long since planned to demolish Gringotts once he had eliminated Andy and Dumbledore.
Of course, he could not do it alone.
But...
Thinking about this, Voldemort turned his head and looked in the direction of Europe.
Unexpectedly, that person had escaped from prison!
Back when he was still at school, Grindelwald's name had resounded throughout the wizarding world. A year after he graduated, Grindelwald was defeated in a duel with Dumbledore, and thus his forces fell apart.
Naturally, Voldemort and Grindelwald, both Dark Lords, could not coexist peacefully.
Their conflict could only be resolved by one of them being dead!
But that would have to wait until after they had eliminated Andy and Dumbledore.
"Severus, keep an eye on Hogwarts... especially Andy Collins; he's been too quiet lately."
Voldemort ordered. "Leave the Ministry to Barty."
"Yes, Dark Lord," Snape replied humbly.
Barty Crouch Jr. stood behind Voldemort, without saying a word.
After hearing Voldemort's order, Barty Crouch Jr. said with a sinister smile, "There's nothing to worry about at the Ministry of Magic. I've already arranged insiders and am waiting for your order."
Snape glanced at Barty Crouch Jr. briefly upon hearing this.
Although he had gained Voldemort's trust, Barty Crouch Jr. undoubtedly had even more of Voldemort's trust than he did.
If Voldemort ever needed to relocate a Horcrux, Barty Crouch Jr. would be the first person he would choose.
Unless there are two unidentified Horcruxes.
Well. ...it's time to get rid of Barty Crouch Jr.!
Snape shook his head.
It would be suspicious if Barty Crouch Jr. disappeared all of a sudden. The best approach would be to stay close to Barty Crouch Jr. and act together with him.
"Barty, there is no rush to attack the Ministry."
Voldemort said indifferently. "As long as Dumbledore and Collins are eliminated, the Ministry will collapse without our intervention."
Just when Snape was about to speak, he heard a loud noise behind him.
The door to the hall was flung open.
Snape looked back and saw Dumbledore walk in wearing a long, moon-white robe. His face had a solemn expression, and his tone was calm as he said, "Tom, we've just come up with the same idea."
Voldemort dramatically stood up. "Dumbledore!"
Snape's eyes flashed with brilliance, and then he quickly stepped back to stand next to Voldemort, standing to the left and right of him with Barty Crouch Jr.
He had been wondering how he could stay close to Barty Crouch Jr. and act with him.
He hadn't expected Dumbledore to come directly here.
This was perfect.
Snape glanced at Barty Crouch Jr.
Once Voldemort needed to relocate the Horcrux, he would be able to act with Barty Jr.
"Dumbledore..."
Voldemort's face contorted in a hideous fury, his eyes betraying a mixture of disbelief and profound fear. "How did you get in?"
Voldemort had placed many defensive enchantments around the manor to protect himself—enchantments that were even more protective than the Fidelius Charm.
Voldemort trusted no one but himself!
For that reason, no one could enter the manor without his permission.
How did Dumbledore get in?
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