Many students had been taken away and gathered in an underground classroom.
But because they were still so young, and so many families were involved, the matter had to be handled with care.
Ultimately, after Minister for Magic Cornelius Fudge arrived at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in person, he decided to send Ministry of Magic personnel to interrogate the students at the school.
Professor McGonagall and Severus Snape opposed the decision, but after some thought, Dumbledore had no choice but to allow the Ministry of Magic to conduct the interrogations there.
There were too many students to take to the Ministry of Magic, and no one could guarantee that nothing would happen on the way. Finally, they could not be certain that, once there, the children would not be subjected to inhumane methods that would harm their physical and mental health.
Meanwhile.
Katelyle and Severus Snape returned to the Simple Abode.
Severus Snape laid Barbara Mod on the floor, with a magic array covering her.
"Kate, have those things gotten involved?" Severus Snape asked gravely, looking at Katelyle.
"Yes. That was rather unexpected," Katelyle replied with a nod.
"I originally thought the Death Eaters would be involved, and perhaps the Veiled Organization as well. But I never expected him to get involved too."
"Why is he targeting Harry Potter?" After a moment of silence, Severus Snape asked in confusion.
"I don't know." Katelyle shook his head. "Perhaps he simply wanted to join in."
"We can ask him," Severus Snape said, turning his gaze toward the unconscious Barbara Mod.
"I'll leave it to you." Katelyle stepped aside and gestured with a smile.
Severus Snape nodded, drew his wand, and pointed it at Barbara Mod. An immense surge of magic poured forth. Dark energy covered the original Pentagram Array, forming