Imperius Curse

Chapter 678: Imperius Curse

Because Slughorn had bought that bottle of oak-matured mead from the Three Broomsticks, this Hogsmeade Weekend had to end early as well, and McGonagall brought them back to Hogwarts.

Fortunately, most people had already bought what they wanted that morning, so returning early did not matter much.

As a result, even more people began talking about Slughorn.

All afternoon, Harry and Ron watched Malfoy's every move.

Dumbledore and the others finally returned at dusk. Silvan was in the common room doing his homework at the time. He had just finished his Transfiguration essay when the Eavesdropping Ear picked up a voice that did not belong to Madam Pomfrey or Slughorn.

"An Imperius Curse, oh my—" That was Tonks's voice. "How did you find out? When I spoke to her before, I didn't notice anything wrong at all."

Even without seeing Tonks herself, Silvan could tell from the unease in her voice that her hair had probably turned blue-gray or dark purple—she was always like that when nervous.

Rosmerta had been controlled with the Imperius Curse. Not only had Tonks failed to notice, she had even told the other side about the Aurors' plans.

If Rosmerta told the Death Eaters, then her disguise would no longer mean anything. She would be exposed openly before every enemy.

She was an Auror.

"Don't be nervous, Tonks," Dumbledore said. "If the caster suggested that she continue acting normally, then even an experienced Alastor might not realize she had been placed under the Imperius Curse."

"What on earth is going on?" Madam Pomfrey said anxiously. "Who would cast the Imperius Curse on Rosmerta?"

"I'm afraid we'll have to ask Rosmerta herself," Dumbledore said softly.

After that, the Hospital Wing fell silent for a long time. No one spoke, and Silvan could