Chapter 182 180. Hogwarts that never existed
Azkaban didn't start with dementors, used by the Ministry of Magic as a prison to hold prisoners.
Its history originates from the fifteenth century.
The first fortress of Azkaban was built on an island in the North Sea that has never been shown on any map, neither Muggle or wizarding.
There are rumors that this place was created by magic, and some people say that it was enchanted to enlarge the space.
The fortress was originally the home of an obscure mage who called himself Extis.
Extremely powerful but of unknown nationality, Extis works the most sinister of dark arts, while delighting in luring, torturing and killing Muggle sailors who pass by.
At that time, many people believed that he was insane. It wasn't until after his death that the concealment spell he cast lost its effect that the Ministry of Magic realized the existence of this island and the building. Those who went to investigate only wanted to mention that place everywhere afterwards. Both are Dementors, and refuse to reveal more.
After Jon and Fred got off the boat, there was gray mist everywhere in front of them.
The thick fog looks no different from normal fog, covering the entire island of Azkaban and the surrounding waters.
"These gray fogs are all magical. Except for specific people or boats, if they drive the boat away from the shore, it is basically impossible to find the way back by themselves. Hogwarts After leaving the shore, they will directly start sailing to the next target point, and there is no way to guide them back. ”
Nick, who was floating in the air, stared at Jon and said with a frown.
"You don't want to leave them with a psychological burden when they leave you?"
Fred on the side heard what Nick said, with a slightly surprised look on his face, he looked at Jon.
Jon apologized to him with an apologetic face.
"Sorry, Fred, just now I have no way to ask your opinion alone, so I made my own decision in private. Nick is right, if the Hogwarts sailed off the coast of this island without waiting for us to return, then Relying on Neville and the others to drive, there is basically no possibility of getting back to the original road."
"Once such a situation occurs, there is a high probability that the two of us will be kept on this island forever."
Fred didn't have the slightest intention to blame Jon for this matter, he had a free and easy face.
"Hey, what are you talking about? How could I blame you for such a thing? It's not just me, Jon. If you let anyone on Hogwarts come down with you, they will only praise you for doing the right thing. The safety of the two of us and the whole school is more important, I definitely understand which one is more important. They are right not to tell George, if they know, they will definitely die and will not give up on us and drive the boat away. "
Of course Fred is not afraid of sacrifice, just like he sacrificed himself in the normal timeline in battle without regret.
But even knowing his character, Jon did not take it for granted that he decided the fate of others by himself.
Everyone has the right to choose independently. Even if you know that he will definitely choose this, it is up to him to choose.
So Jon apologized to Fred solemnly.
He has been in Hogwarts, the magic school, for hundreds of years, and witnessed countless students coming in and out of that castle.
In these years, I have seen all kinds of disputes, and I have witnessed all kinds of friendships, but like Hogwarts now, there is no difference between colleges and blood, no matter what kind of family you are born in , almost all regard the students around them as the closest people.
For hundreds of years, there has never been such a period.
The loss of Hogwarts Castle not only did not make the school fall apart, but instead united them more closely in other ways.
Nick has no doubt that such Hogwarts will not be overwhelmed by darkness and injustice like this, just like since ancient times, the highest standard of life, whether Muggles or wizards agree, is still truth, goodness and beauty.
There were no guards on the coast of Azkaban Island, and the two of Jon and Nick boarded the island easily.
"In fact, many times people have some cognitive misunderstandings about the name Azkaban." As they moved forward, Nick explained to them, "Actually, at the beginning, the name did not refer to the island, but It is the castle built in the center of the island. The name of the castle is Azkaban, just like Hogwarts Castle."
"It's just because the island itself has no name, so after a long time, everyone called the whole island Azkaban Island, and because of this, many people who don't know it don't know that the prison itself is actually a castle. "
Jon and Fred looked in the direction Nick was looking at, and through the gray fog that had become somewhat thinner, they saw a dilapidated tall castle.
The outer wall made of stones is covered with unknown black and purple plants. They sway under the cold sea breeze, like withered arms stretching out from a prison.
Fred subconsciously wrapped the thick robe tightly around his body, and his voice was unconsciously mixed with nervousness.
"So what are we going to do when we go to the island?"
Nick replied.
"We're going to find out, are there any Aurors from the Ministry of Magic stationed on this island?"
"We took the initiative to find the Aurors?" Fred's eyes widened slightly, "Why? Aren't we going to find the traces left by the Dark Lord on the island?"
Before disembarking, Jon had already informed everyone that, apart from avoiding the war between Britain and France, Dumbledore had given them an additional purpose for their voyage.
"It has been 13 years since the Dark Lord came to this island, and none of us knew what he was doing on the island at that time." Nick said.
Fred raised a question.
"Then the Aurors stationed here will know? The Ministry of Magic shouldn't send someone here for 13 consecutive years, right? What's more, the Dark Lord will not accidentally hide this matter. The memories of all insiders are erased, and they are even killed directly."
"But dementors can't be killed."
Jon mentioned something, which made Fred suddenly stunned. The twins are very smart, and he immediately thought of Jon's intention.
"You mean, these dementors on the island will not be disposed of by him! They have been staying on this island all the time, and they must know what happened 13 years ago!"
(end of this chapter)