No one had expected Hogwarts' Halloween Party to suddenly reveal such explosive news. The stage play titled "Final Great Battle" soon spread throughout the British magical world by owl.
Kingsley, who received the news first, was both shocked and furious. He could hardly believe Professor McGonagall had dared to make the "truth" public.
What if those damned Dark wizards all started making Horcruxes? Wouldn't the entire magical world descend into chaos?
Voldemort alone had already been bad enough. If several more people like him emerged, how was anyone supposed to live?
This matter directly sparked panic across the British magical world. No wonder Kingsley was so enraged; Voldemort had truly left an indelible shadow on everyone.
"Perhaps things aren't as bad as we think." After Kingsley had vented his anger, Percy spoke as though he had seen nothing. "They must know perfectly well what terrible consequences revealing the secret of Horcruxes would bring, yet they still did it. I think there may be something we don't know. I suggest we speak with them first. Perhaps Cedric's report is already on its way."
Percy's words helped Kingsley calm down. He immediately had him contact Cedric and ask what exactly was going on.
Not long afterward, Cedric appeared at the Ministry of Magic through the Floo and began delivering the explanation he had prepared in advance.
Kingsley had not doubted the contents of the stage play, but he remained uncertain about the Horcruxes. It was worth sending people to investigate them.
Now that the matter had been exposed, they had to get to the bottom of it and give everyone an explanation.
In truth, Kingsley believed Albert. Anyone with a little sense could easily see that Albert was right: Voldemort really was formidable, and there had not been many Dark wizards in