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 pragmatic and selfish.
Most wizards preferred to remain neutral during this Wizarding War, patiently waiting for peace to arrive.
Naturally, they were actually quite willing to offer support and were happy to see such things happen, so long as the people risking their lives to create that so-called peace for others were not their own family members.
That was also the main reason they hated Albert, the leader of the resistance against Lord Voldemort. In their eyes, Albert was undoubtedly the source of the misfortune that had befallen their families. It was perfectly normal for them to dislike him.
The negotiations that followed did not go well.
After all, the family members were already biased about the matter. It would have been a miracle if things had gone smoothly.
However, when the other side refused to talk things out properly, the one with the stronger fist ultimately gained the right to speak.
As a direct result, more than half the family members were knocked unconscious on the spot by their own children with 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, the Death Eaters would probably capture them within a few days, torture them for information, and then they'd lose their lives for no apparent reason."
"I know you don't want to believe it." George suddenly revealed a malicious smile. "But that's