Voldemort had returned, and that was not good news.
Some of those present had once believed Voldemort was dead.
As far as they were concerned, his return was absolutely impossible.
Yet the reactions of Cornelius Fudge, Ludo Bagman, Barty Crouch, and the others all told them one thing: Voldemort was not dead.
In fact, Cornelius Fudge had not originally believed that Voldemort was still alive, either.
But Dumbledore's certainty, along with two major incidents at Hogwarts, had suggested that Voldemort had never truly died.
For that reason, Cornelius Fudge and the others had been forced to accept the truth. They also understood that Voldemort would inevitably return; it was only a matter of time.
Now, the chaos of this night had announced that return.
"Professor Kate, could I trouble you for a favor?"
With everyone's attention focused on the Death Eaters in the middle of the pitch and on Cornelius Fudge and the others, Fudge had no choice but to seek Katelyle's help.
In Cornelius Fudge's eyes, Katelyle was the only person who could help him with this.
"Let's hear it. If it's something I can do, perhaps I can help you," Katelyle replied after a moment's thought.
"We need time to deal with this, and it's extremely urgent. I'd like to draw on your reputation and have you take over the match," Cornelius Fudge said, his expression earnest and hopeful.
Ludo Bagman hurriedly added, "It would mean a great deal to let a match that hasn't yet produced a winner continue."
"It's an excellent idea. Also, we don't want anyone here passing the news outside."
They had placed bets before this. If the match could not continue and no winner was decided, the bookmakers would make a fortune, while he would lose even the shirt off his back.
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