Even Vampires Can 'Lay Down Their Lives for a Just Cause' / The 'Truth' About What Happened Back Then Is Finally Revealed

"The only truly difficult one to deal with is this inhuman fellow," Dumbledore, his face grim as he looked at Herbert Vani across from him. "However... we cannot treat the others here as enemies."

"Okay, you're right." Moody shrugged helplessly. He had already figured it out: all the Ministry of Magic officials in the room were being controlled.

Frankly, with Dumbledore's power, wiping out everyone present would be incredibly easy for him.

Especially those foolish politicians like Cornelius Fudge and his cronies who only know how to scheme and fight every day, and who have almost completely wasted their magic.

But Moody was also well aware that Dumbledore would never do that.

After all... killing them is easy, but restoring stability to the chaotic Britain Wizarding World afterward is no simple task.

Ultimately, Albus Dumbledore simply refused to wield power, and what could Moody's do about it?

"Looks like we'll have to knock them out... Oh, and I brought two professors from your school with me. You shouldn't mind, right?" Moody said, pointing to Professors Flitwick and Sprout without turning around. "When we arrived, they were being cornered at the front desk. That guilty receptionist kept saying you weren't at the Ministry of Magic, and they actually believed it."

Upon hearing this, both Professors Flitwick and Sprout seemed somewhat embarrassed.

But you can't entirely blame them. After all, it's in the Ministry of Magic, and they're insisting the headmaster never came. They can't just take action like Moody did, can they?

"Alastor Moody, they are professors at the university; teaching and nurturing students is their primary job. It's normal that they can't make decisions as decisively as you. Besides, very few people possess your keen insight," Dumbledore said, defending the two professors. "However, I'm very grateful that you brought them along. With these two colleagues' help, the battle will be more favorable to us."

After that, he slowly looked at the enemy opposite him, his tone already carrying a hint of confidence. "Herbert, it seems your plan has failed. However, you did mention something that I'm quite concerned about, and I will personally investigate it after I capture you."

"Albus you're guaranteed victory just because you've brought a bunch of men! In my eyes, they're nothing but a rabble!"

Herbert Vani shrieked and raised his hands into the air. Instantly, countless vampire bats and Ground Bat swarmed out from all directions, their numbers almost filling the entire ceiling of the trial chamber!

"You want to capture me, don't you? Then try and see! Let's see if you can defeat me, or if I can kill you to avenge the Dark Lord and ensure the continuation of For the Greater Good!!"

With a sharp shout, all the dark creatures screamed and swooped down at Dumbledore and the Order of the Phoenix, who were at the head of the group. Fudge and the others who had temporarily ceased fire also raised their wands and launched an attack again!

"Albus, if you had taken over as Minister of Ministry of Magic back then, perhaps this wouldn't have happened today." Moody said with a hint of helplessness, but then excitedly cast a spell on Cornelius Fudge.

"But that's fine too, I've disliked Fudge for a long time anyway~"

"Haha! This is a rare opportunity to fight alongside Dumbledore! It's definitely worth celebrating! Let's get this going!!"

Wearing a pointed wizard's hat, Dedalow Digg excitedly waved his wand, unleashing a barrage of fireballs like a meteor shower. The interrogation room was filled with smoke, and both enemies and allies were choked and their faces turned black.

After witnessing this scene, all the members of the Order of the Phoenix were resigned to the fact that the guy who was randomly throwing meteor showers in Kent to celebrate the night Voldemort was defeated was definitely this guy.

"Wait! You just said... for For the Greater Good, right?" Aberforth Dumbledore had just survived several spells, suddenly widened his eyes. "Could it be that you're also one of that bastard's followers?!"

In an instant, Aberforth Dumbledore's temper exploded uncontrollably, and he even unleashed Killing Curse on Herbert Vani!

The reason their family is suffering now, the reason their sister died tragically in childhood... In Aberforth Dumbledore's view, while his older brother certainly bears undeniable responsibility, the real culprit is definitely that bastard from back then!

Today, he actually encountered one of the remaining supporters of the opposing side. How could he possibly let this guy go?!

"Hmph, Albus... you'd better control your own mad dog."

However, no matter how angry Aberforth Dumbledore was, the difference in strength was undeniable. Herbert Vani simply waved his hand and easily blocked the opponent's Killing Curse, and then used a series of attacks to force Aberforth Dumbledore to retreat repeatedly.

"No, go deal with the others." Dumbledore calmly stepped in front of his brother. "I'll handle this guy."

"Stop putting on airs and ordering me around!"

"This is not an order, just a suggestion," Dumbledore each word. "But you are to deal with the others."

"You... you bastard!" Aberforth Dumbledore was so angry at his older brother's words that he almost went berserk, but he was powerless against Dumbledore and could only helplessly vent his anger on others.

As a result, the controlled Auror suffered.

As Aberforth Dumbledore unleashed a barrage of spells, several Auror quickly fell to the ground before him.

Chapter 487 Even vampires can 'sacrifice themselves for righteousness'

As the saying goes, "King against king, general against general," after the arrival of the Order of the Phoenix and others relieved some of the pressure from the minions, Dumbledore was finally able to face this dangerous vampire head-on.

"Herbert, you have lost this battle." He stared expressionlessly at Herbert Vani, his wand still locked on the man's body. "The trap you meticulously prepared for me has now become a cage that has made me surrender!"

"Surrender? Don't be naive! I fought alongside the Dark Lord to the very end back then, how could such a disgrace befall me?! Avada Kedavra!!"

"Expelliarmus!!"

In an instant, beams of pale green and scarlet light intertwined before the two, and Dumbledore's terrifyingly powerful magic was immediately revealed.

In comparison, Aberforth Dumbledore was a powerful wizard, even more powerful than three or five Auror; however, in his brief encounter with the vampire, Aberforth Dumbledore, who attacked in anger, was easily overwhelmed by the vampire in just a few moves.

However, when Dumbledore took over the fight, he was able to easily hold his own against his opponent.

Gradually, the vampire began to feel anxious.

All members of the Order of the Phoenix participated in the last Wizarding War and were the main force against the Death Eater. Their strength is definitely comparable to that of an average Auror, and may even be stronger!

Therefore, even though the current situation is that the Order of the Phoenix is outnumbered, these Ministry of Magic bastards controlled by vampires simply cannot withstand the offensive of the Order of the Phoenix members.

Fudge and Thicknesse were tied together and pinned down by Mad-Eye Moody, unable to lift their heads. The other Auror were being beaten to a pulp by Aberforth Dumbledore, and the vampire bats were rendered helpless by a fireball meteor shower from Deeward. Add to that the active Sturgis Podmore and the two professors, the Hippogriff and the others... the enemies in the trial chamber were really no match for them.

As for Ground Bat... every member of the Order of the Phoenix can use the Patronus Charm, so it's practically free.

Finally, after Umbridge was completely subdued by Emmeline Vance Vance, the witch of the Order of the Phoenix, Herbert Vannie was truly about to become all alone.

"Damn it! You... what?!"

The duel between the vampire and Dumbledore seemed to have come to an end. Herbert Vani's expression suddenly changed for some reason, and then, as if he had run out of steam, Dumbledore knocked the wand out of his hand!

After that, Dumbledore cast another spell that struck his opponent in the chest, knocking the vampire to the ground!

"Ugh... Damn it! Why did this happen?!"

Herbert Vani struggled to sit up, pressed his hand to his chest, and collapsed to the ground, panting heavily, his bloodshot eyes filled with resentment.

However, Dumbledore didn't know was that the vampire's sudden defeat wasn't because he was unable to continue fighting, but because he was caught off guard and experienced the death of his own bloodline!

Peter Pettigrew Peter is dead?!

This realization was absolutely devastating for Herbert Vani.

He certainly wouldn't care about a bloodline of such poor quality, but Peter Pettigrew's death meant that his plan had truly failed completely!

Herbert Vani shouldn't have met Dumbledore today. According to his original script, it should have been Harry Potter who barged into the Ministry of Magic to see him.

What Peter Pettigrew actually had to deal with were just two useless female students, or some other equally weak people.

But now the vampire's plans have all fallen apart. He's facing Dumbledore at the Ministry of Magic, so Peter Pettigrew will definitely be facing Harry Potter!

He actually managed to break into his own home, which was full of traps and mechanisms, and even killed that useless blood descendant... Harry Potter, formerly known as 'The Doctor', how could he possess such abilities at only 14 years old?!

Does this mean... I'm destined not to achieve my goal today?

It seems so; Hogwarts has even sent out professors...

Glancing resentfully in the direction of Flitwick and Sprout, the vampire couldn't help but imagine that Hogwarts had actually sent two heads of household to support Dumbledore, and that his servants who were invading the school must have been completely defeated by now.

In short, due to a misplaced and presumptuous guess, the vampire realized that his chances of survival were slim.

However... as a noble descendant of vampires, he wouldn't just let himself be captured so pathetically!

When Herbert Vani looked up again, a subtle resolve had appeared in his eyes.

Since his plan to avenge the Dark Lord himself was no longer feasible, he might as well try another method.

Let the Dark Lord's former best friend deal with that mortal enemy... who personally destroyed their dream of a greater good!

Therefore... he, Herbert Vane, was willing to sacrifice his life for righteousness!

"Albus... you don't really think you're that powerful, do you?" The vampire glared coldly at Dumbledore. "If it weren't for the battle decades ago that severely weakened me, and the fact that I haven't been able to find good blood to replenish my strength, do you think you could defeat me?!"

In fact, the vampire was just bragging, because even in his prime, Albus Dumbledore could still beat him senseless.

But now, he had to find a way to seduce Dumbledore.

And Dumbledore, at this moment, happens to be quite susceptible to this kind of inducement.

"That war... what exactly happened back then? You said you fought alongside him to the very end, what exactly happened during that time?!" Sure enough, Dumbledore's expression changed, and he began to relentlessly question the vampire about the detailed events of that battle.

Actually, it's not really Albus Dumbledore's fault for being distracted, after all, it concerned the exact cause of his close friend's death... Although the entire Wizarding World was saying that Dumbledore had killed the Dark Lord Grindelwald one-on-one and destroyed his wand, even Albus Dumbledore himself used to believe it.

But the worst thing is to say, "I think something's fishy about this."

Dumbledore could never recall the details of killing his close friend with his own hands. He once thought he had erased that memory, but ever since he impulsively used Legilimency on Harry, many jumbled fragments of memory had appeared in his mind.

He often saw the figure of his close friend in the fragments, along with another unfamiliar figure, and he increasingly felt that what happened back then was not so simple.

Now Herbert Vani says he fought the Dark Lord to the very end, so he must know... exactly how Gellert Grindelwald died?!

"You want to know? Well, I'll tell you then! Roar!!"

To everyone's astonishment, the vampire suddenly let out a terrifying roar, then completely lost its human form and transformed into a giant bat more than a person's height, swooping down on Dumbledore in front of it!

"Herbert... are you still trying to pull tricks at a time like this? Stupefy!!"

Dumbledore was, after all, the greatest white wizard. Even though he was a little distracted, he was still able to react quickly and cast a sleeping spell directly on the bat in front of him.

"No! Your spell won't work on it! Everyone, kill it together!!"

However, Moody noticed that the vampire bats were completely unaffected by the Sleeping Charm. So, to prevent Dumbledore getting hurt, he quickly rallied all the members of the Order of the Phoenix to unleash their most powerful spell on the vampire!

"No... no!!"

(P. S. I recommend a young book at the end of the chapter!)

Not a Pokémon Trainer, but a Pokémon Master

This is a newly started book. The author is very sincere about it, and there's already a work with over 2 million words that's still being updated, so updates are guaranteed. If you like it, please enjoy and support it!

Chapter 488 The 'truth' of that year has finally been revealed.

BOOM!!!

Amid Dumbledore's anxious but futile roar, all the spells enveloped the giant bat's body without leaving any gaps. But just before they could completely hit it, the bat that Herbert Vani had transformed into suddenly exploded in front of Dumbledore!

Endless blood mist rapidly filled the air, filling Dumbledore's vision and gradually enveloping his body, turning everything around him into a thick sea of blood.

After Dumbledore inevitably inhaled a wisp of blood mist, his mind was as if a heavy iron gate had been opened, and countless fragments of memories flooded in instantly...

The fragments kept flashing and rearranging, gradually becoming clearer in Dumbledore's mind, and he finally saw clearly what had happened back then.

He finally realized a crucial point he had somehow overlooked all these years... He had made Blood Pact with his best friend back then; he couldn't even bring himself to harm him, so how could he possibly kill him with his own hands?!

From acquaintance and friendship in youth to deep understanding and connection, they traced lines on their palms, intertwined their fingers, and let their blood flow, ultimately making a promise never to harm each other...

That's right, I had already made up my mind to fight Grindelwald back then, but I was unable to do so because of the Blood Pact.

Later, in Paris, it was Newt's Fantastic Beasts Niffler who stole the token that symbolized his Blood Pact with Grindelwald from him.

But Newt didn't give it to himself; he gave it to someone else!

Therefore... he never laid a hand on Grindelwald from beginning to end!

Amidst the pervasive blood mist, Dumbledore frowned deeply, striving, even forcing himself, to see more!

The scene before them changed; it was now in the mountains near Nurmengard Castle in Austria, Grindelwald, where the final battle had begun.

I was present at the time, but I was just an observer and did not take any action.

In this suddenly resurfacing memory, Dumbledore find a reason to stand idly by, but he subjectively felt that he must have been restrained... because when the final tragedy occurred, he was unable to stop it.

That guy was the one who did it!

It was that mysterious man with a black cloak and messy black hair that I saw in my memory after Harry retaliated against me!

Grindelwald's men were held back by the Scamander brothers and their men, while the You-Know-Who faced off against the three strongest members of Grindelwald's side.

Cresten Byrburne, or rather Aurelius Dumbledore... that man should be his cousin by all accounts, but he still doesn't know his exact background.

The second one is naturally Herbert Vani, Grindelwald's most vicious follower, a pureblood vampire who once summoned Ground Bat to engulf the entire city of Paris.

The last one, of course, was his close friend, Gellert Grindelwald!

That battle was an absolutely earth-shattering decisive battle, and the end result for Grindelwald's side was two dead and one wounded.

Herbert Vani was the first to fall to the ground severely injured. He had completely stopped breathing at that point, so the You-Know-Who probably thought he was dead and thus managed to save his life.

Aurelius also died. The You-Know-Who was also an Obscurial. In the clash of absolute power, Aurelius and his Obscurus were torn to pieces, with no possibility of resurrection.