The time rewound slightly to a few minutes earlier. After Bellatrix led a group of Death Eaters to the remote village, Kingsley, who was waiting for news at the Ministry of Magic, received a message from Tonks.
"The Death Eaters have appeared. There are more than fifty of them."
Kingsley immediately reported the news to Scrimgeour. Although Kingsley had expected the Death Eaters to act tonight when that group of Dark wizards began causing trouble all over Britain in an attempt to divide the Ministry of Magic's attention, receiving the news still made him breathe a sigh of relief. It meant Albert's prophecy was as accurate as ever, and that was very important.
For Scrimgeour, who had waited patiently all night, the news was undoubtedly welcome. The Aurors who had been speaking in low voices all took the Vitality Potions prepared beforehand. After dispelling the fatigue of waiting all night, they made their way in an orderly fashion to the fireplace and used Floo Powder to travel to the Temporary Stronghold in the village.
As for Apparition, it would easily draw the Death Eaters' attention and prove detrimental to their subsequent plans.
"Our numbers are smaller than theirs, but don't worry!" Listening to the shrill sounds ringing through the sky above the village, Scrimgeour said to the Aurors in the living room, "We will follow the plan and coordinate with the Order of the Phoenix to launch a surprise attack on the Death Eaters. I do not want any casualties while we hold every advantage."
With that, he gave Kingsley a nod.
Kingsley took out a Two-Way Mirror from his pocket and contacted Sirius. More than twenty of the Ministry of Magic's finest Aurors cast Disillusionment Charms on themselves, preparing to head out first and clear away the Knockturn Alley