After Albert announced the rescue plan for tonight, whispers instantly broke out in the meeting room, quickly growing louder as everyone complained about playing support for the Order of the Phoenix. They believed the Defense Association was fully capable of carrying out this Rescue Operation alone.
"Quiet."
Albert tapped the tabletop with his finger, restoring silence to the noisy meeting room.
"Someone has to help drive off the large number of Dementors outside the castle and keep any Dark Wizards coming to reinforce them from getting in. That will prevent us from being attacked from both sides while buying enough time to rescue Ollivander and the others." With everyone in the meeting room watching him, Albert explained calmly, "Besides, the Order of the Phoenix is clearly better suited to bringing those captured by the Death Eaters into the resistance against The Dark Lord."
"We're perfectly capable of rescuing those captured by the Death Eaters on our own." Lee Jordan raised his hand to offer his opinion.
Everyone believed that if they launched a surprise attack, the unprepared Death Eaters would be unable to stop them. Besides, Albert was there. They had never doubted that Albert alone could easily deal with those Death Eaters.
However, after Albert stared at him for a while, Lee Jordan obediently shut up.
"This has never been a game. I need to take responsibility for everyone willing to trust me, rather than recklessly increasing the risk of unforeseen accidents." After having Shanna announce the list of members participating in tonight's operation, Albert began explaining the plan.
"As far as I know, that old castle is Yaxley's secret base. It may have other purposes besides serving as a prison for important people." Albert turned to Kenneth. "I need someone to help search the castle. If you find