Hogwarts Can Go Hang!

Crouch is dead, but his son is alive.

Such an absurd claim, no matter how hard you may not believe it, is a fact that is right before your eyes, leaving you no choice but to believe it.

That's how Fudge felt at that moment.

The evidence is right in his face. If he still stubbornly refuses to accept it, then it's not a matter of stance, but a matter of intelligence.

He remained silent for a long time before giving the order:

"Kingsley, you immediately take a squad of Auror and search Barty's house thoroughly."

Ideally, we should catch that House-elf named Winky.

Kingsley nodded and left quickly.

Previously, this kind of work was done by Dawlish.

Since he let Black go last year, claiming the minister ordered his release... Fudge has completely sidelined him.

Fudge thinks that Dawlish might not be one of Dumbledore's men.

It's best to avoid using Auror who are traitors like this.

Unlike Kingsley, who was both capable and obedient.

"I think... in this situation, the Third Task should be cancelled."

Professor McGonagall, who had been silent until now, spoke up.

"Barty Crouch Jr. Crouch. could capture so many hostages at the Quidditch World Cup, he might do it again!"

Professor McGonagall's concerns were not without merit, and they reflected everyone's worries.

If Barty Crouch Jr. can kidnap once, he is very likely to do it a second time, grabbing students and threatening them.

"No, the Champion must complete the Third Task," Fudge insisted.

"This is an event organized by the Ministry of Magic; it cannot be concluded hastily."

The attack last July had already caused his approval ratings to drop.

If this competition ends in such an unclear and ambiguous manner, what will the public say?

How will the Ministry of Magic explain this?

Fudge didn't want to reveal Barty's death, much less ruin the excellent situation of the game!

After all, this is only one of the two large-scale events he has organized since taking office.

The Triwizard Tournament is more than just Triwizard Tournament; it represents a much deeper meaning.

If the Quidditch World Cup is about "betting on the nation's fate," then the Triwizard Tournament is simply a vanity project.

The gamble on the nation's fate has failed; this Triwizard Tournament is the only chance to shine, and we can't afford to botch this prestige project.

"Five referees, one missing, one dead." Professor McGonagall angrily clenched her fist.

"I don't think the competition can continue. We have a responsibility to the students!"

"No, Minerva," Fudge forced a smile, "I received good news before I came: Ludo... we've found him."

Everyone stared at Fudge in astonishment.

This is indeed good news... especially for those who are addicted to gambling.

After the first competition, the Department of Magical Games and Sports Ludo, suddenly and mysteriously disappeared.

To put it nicely, it's called disappearing; to put it bluntly, it's called decisively running away.

He owed money not only to Goblin but also to wizards. For example, the twins gambled with him and got ripped off.

The reason why Ludo fled is easy to understand.

William learned from the Goblin that he and Gringotts had entered into another betting agreement:

Ludo edged out Ron to win the championship.

However, Ron was disqualified from the First Task because of his use of Dark Magic.

Perhaps that's why Ludo ran away.

Does his appearance now mean he's finally made some money?

Fudge left quickly; he was going to search Crouch's house to see if he could get lucky and catch Barty Crouch Jr..

Professor McGonagall stayed behind, fuming, seemingly wanting to argue with the principal about stopping the game.

Mad-Eye Moody also stayed behind; he needed to discuss security arrangements for the Third Task with the principal.

William then led Hermione away from the office.

The two strolled toward the Gryffindor Common Room, still discussing what had just happened.

As they stepped over the portrait of the Fat Lady, Hermione whispered to William, "

"The You-Know-Who has presumably found Barty Crouch Jr. Crouch Jr."

"Yes... he tortured Bertha," William sighed.

Bertha was tortured by Voldemort; given his abilities, he could certainly break Crouch's Memory Charm.

Once Voldemort obtains this information, there's no reason he wouldn't use it.

You see, he would definitely trust Barty Crouch Jr. more than Wormtail, and then go looking for his servant.

"Crouch has probably been imprisoned or controlled by the Imperius Curse during this time," William said, his eyes sharp.

The latter scenario is manageable, but the former... is truly terrifying to think about.

Crouch was taken into custody. Who is Crouch, who has been wandering around Hogwarts?

It's possible that Barty Crouch Jr. used the Polyjuice Potion and transformed into his father's appearance.

Since they all have the same name, there's no difference between them on the Hogwarts Map.

Or perhaps... Wormtail taught Barty Crouch Jr. the Tracking Charm.

He erased his own name, used Polyjuice Potion to transform into someone else, and infiltrated Hogwarts?

Either way, it represents something that is uncontrollable.

"Should we remind Minister Fudge about the You-Know-Who?" Hermione asked worriedly.

William shook his head. "With his intelligence, can he understand the current situation?"

"Hmm... I guess so?" Hermione frowned uncertainly. "Even Troll could understand such a simple situation."

"Yes, but... can Fudge's intelligence compare to that of Troll?" William countered.

"Hmm... I guess so, when I'm in good shape." Hermione shrugged.

William chuckled and ruffled her hair. This girl's sharp tongue is getting worse and worse.

There was really no need for Fudge to remind him.

He barely believed that Barty Crouch Jr. was still alive, so would he believe it if he were told now that Voldemort had found Barty Crouch Jr.?

However, this did not prevent William from acting cautiously.

Voldemort and Barty Crouch Jr.. will definitely use this match to do something.

William needs to re-inspect the venue, including the trophy for the Third Task.

During Christmas, he secretly had his door made into Portkey.

If he can do that himself, we should be even more wary that Voldemort might do the same.

Otherwise, what if Hermione grabs the trophy during the competition and gets teleported away?

In short, being careful is never a bad thing. Details determine success or failure.

William has always been cautious in this regard.

Crouch's death caused no ripples, as if it had vanished without a trace.

Fudge suppressed the matter and forbade anyone to reveal it.

But less than three days later, the story was leaked and published in The Daily Prophet.

The author is undoubtedly... Aunt Rita.

The news headlines were also extremely exaggerated.

A high-ranking official of the Ministry of Magic has met a gruesome end! The fourth Dark Lord has arrived!

Goodness, William is just... goodness.

Last year, Sirius was described as the third Dark Lord, and this year a fourth one has emerged.

The Dark Lord profession has finally experienced a boom, and is beginning to rapidly evolve and evolve.

William naturally told Rita about Crouch's death.

However, he certainly couldn't admit it.

In the report, Rita deliberately used the name of a famous football star.

Fudge immediately suspected Krum and Karkaroff.

He had said long ago that Karkaroff was unreliable.

It must have been those two who leaked it to that damned Rita!

Those two Northern Europe barbarians!

When Krum saw the newspaper, he read it several times and felt that the "famous football star" was referring to him.

Krum was also completely bewildered.

When did he reveal this information?

Ah! Krum felt so wronged.

After Harry and Cedric, he had a vague feeling that someone had secretly tricked him again.

This Hogwarts,

Let's not wait any longer!

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