Dumbledore's office.
Dumbledore, Professor McGonagall, Severus Snape, Katelyle, Hagrid, Remus Lupin, and many other Hogwarts professors had gathered together.
"The war has begun."
Dumbledore set down the newspaper and spoke worriedly.
"Voldemort has caused chaos across the world and summoned demons from another world. There have already been heavy human casualties."
"Various countries have deployed troops to strike at these demons and Death Eaters."
"But at the same time, this has pushed the wizarding world completely to the brink of crisis."
"Over a hundred years of peace have been shattered just like that."
As they listened to Dumbledore, the room fell briefly silent.
Severus Snape put away his newspaper, his gaze somewhat somber as he pondered something unknown.
Hagrid understood, but wisely kept silent. Or rather, he knew very well that he could not decide anything.
So Hagrid's gaze occasionally turned toward Katelyle.
Among these professors, the one whose words carried the most weight was Katelyle.
One reason was his strength; the other was his charisma.
And what lay before them now was perhaps the greatest crisis Hogwarts had ever faced.
Voldemort had officially declared war on Hogwarts and vowed to raze it to the ground.
The destruction of the Horcruxes had thoroughly enraged Voldemort.
And Voldemort was absolutely convinced that Hogwarts had been responsible.
Thus, the entire Weasley family had already been relocated to Hogwarts.
"Since Voldemort has declared war, then let us fight."
"We must have faith in the students and believe that they can win this battle."
Seeing Professor Lupin, Professor Flitwick, and the others looking at him, Katelyle stated his position.
"I believe their efforts over the years will prove effective."
"Besides, the students are already quite proficient in using Combination Magic."
Hearing Katelyle's stance, Professor Flitwick seemed eager to give it a try.
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