Not everyone could remain rational when facing a problem, especially when it concerned the lives and safety of themselves and their families.
Of course, they could not really be blamed. As people grew older, they became increasingly realistic—and increasingly selfish.
Most wizards preferred to remain neutral during this Wizarding War, patiently waiting for peace to arrive.
Naturally, they were quite willing to offer support and were glad to see such things happen, so long as the people risking their lives to create that so-called peace were not their own family members.
That was also the main reason they hated Albert, the leader of the resistance against The Dark Lord. In their eyes, Albert was undoubtedly the source of the disaster that had befallen their families. It was perfectly normal for them to dislike him.
The ensuing negotiations did not go well.
After all, the families had been biased about the matter from the start. It would have been a miracle if things had gone smoothly.
However, when the other side refused to speak reasonably, the side with the stronger fists ultimately gained the right to speak.
As a result, over half the family members were knocked unconscious on the spot by their own children using Stunning Spells, and parts of their memories were altered with Memory Charms.
The sight sent chills down the spines of the remaining family members still standing there.
"You..."
"At least they survived."
Albert looked at the remaining family members and said calmly, "If we let them leave like this, it would probably only take a few days before the Death Eaters caught them, tortured them for information, and then they would die for no apparent reason."
"I know you don't want to believe it." George suddenly revealed a malicious smile. "But that's how it is.