"Madam, forgive me, but are you sure this isn't a joke?"
Gadwin Robards voiced his doubts with a blank expression. The other Aurors felt the same way. The Deputy Minister wanted them to arrest two Hogwarts students? Every Auror from the Auror Office was being mobilized just to capture two students—was this really not a joke?
After the awful experiences of the last few times, everyone was extremely reluctant to do Umbridge's bidding. Asking them to capture Dark wizards was one thing, but arresting two students? What kind of nonsense was that? If Scrimgeour had not ordered him to lead the team, Gadwin Robards would not have wanted anything to do with the troublemaker before him.
"Of course not." Umbridge explained with a fake smile plastered across her face. "According to the latest information I've received, those two students have joined an illegal organization and possess vital intelligence. That intelligence points to a Secret Base hidden in the Forbidden Forest. A Secret Weapon capable of overthrowing the Ministry of Magic is concealed inside that base."
"A Secret Weapon capable of overthrowing the Ministry of Magic?"
Gadwin Robards began to wonder whether there was something wrong with his ears. How could two students possibly be connected to overthrowing the Ministry of Magic?
Was the Ministry of Magic made of biscuits or something, so easily toppled?
"Yes. That Secret Base is in the Forbidden Forest, and its entrance is guarded by a large group of Acromantulas. Unless you intend to force your way in, it would be best to obtain the means of entering the Secret Base from those two students."
"With all due respect, Madam, that sounds like a joke." Gadwin Robards frowned. "Acromantulas guarding the door? Are you sure this so-called Secret Base isn't Lord Voldemort's lair?"
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