Powder from the weathered gray-white walls blew across Umbridge's shoulders, coating her pink clothes in dust.
And this dust was distinctly different from ordinary dust. It seemed completely "dead," like ashes!
It made Umbridge's whole body tremble uncontrollably.
How dared he? How dared he...
But he had really done it!
"Oh? The prophecy came true. Congratulations, congratulations."
After closing his notebook, Xu Yue smiled calmly and gave a light round of applause.
Umbridge, clutching her notebook and trembling nonstop, finally let out a scream at the reminder of the applause. She turned and roared shrilly,
"You tried to kill me! You dared use an Unforgivable Curse! I'll have you locked in Azkaban, I'll—"
"Professor Umbridge, please watch your words."
Xu Yue remained perfectly calm before Umbridge's accusations, his expression carrying a hint of indifference.
"May I take it that you intend to throw me into Azkaban, then use your authority to seize my property?"
"Even Fudge wouldn't dare speak to me like that."
Though Xu Yue's tone was mild, it was like a bucket of cold water dousing all of Umbridge's bluster.
Because she realized that there was nothing she could do!
He had clearly used an Unforgivable Curse. He had clearly attacked her.
But she had not actually been hit!
She could produce no valid evidence on the spot, and there was no trace in his wand!
What was more, Umbridge realized that even if his curse really had hit her and killed her on the spot, someone with his influence would still likely escape punishment!
All he had to do was pin her murder on Sirius Black.
That murderer had infiltrated Hogwarts before!
In that instant, Umbridge considered many things and thought of many possibilities. Her expression shifted constantly before finally turning deathly pale.
"I-I'm sorry. I spoke