Chapter 1294: Muggle Wizarding Asylum
"what is that?"
Hermione, who had been watching Harry and Ron join forces to fight against Sirius, was startled by the sudden silver light.
Her screams disturbed the three people who were concentrating on sparring.
Ron was just distracted when he was knocked out by an obstacle spell and fell heavily to the ground.
“What’s wrong, Hermione?”
Harry and Sirius stopped sparring and both frowned and looked in the direction of Hermione's finger. They saw a silver ball of light falling on the floor and turning into a silver cat.
“You need to contact Albert’s double-sided mirror.” Professor McGonagall’s voice suddenly sounded.
“Is this Professor McGonagall’s patronus?”
Ron walked over, rubbing his sore **** with his hands, and looked at the Patron Saint who had disappeared without a trace.
“Professor McGonagall wants to contact Albert?”
Harry turned to look at Sirius. He had already guessed that Sirius and the others would have a way to contact Albert.
"Maybe something happened. It seems that I have to go to Hogwarts."
Sirius looked at the place where the Patronus disappeared and walked directly outside.
"Could it have something to do with Snape? I remember that the old bat seemed to be the principal of Hogwarts." Ron thought he had guessed the reason.
"Probably not." Harry shook his head.
"No one would want Dumbledore's murderer to become the principal of Hogwarts. Maybe Professor McGonagall plans to join forces with Albert to drive Snape out of Hogwarts, or..." Ron made a slit throat Gesture, he felt that if they really wanted to avenge Dumbledore, it would not be difficult to make Snape disappear.
"Definitely not. I think it's probably for those students born in Muggle families." Hermione glanced at Ron and really couldn't understand how Ron came to that conclusion.
"Don't forget the Muggle Birth Registration Board. Those employees who were born into Muggle families who worked for the Ministry of Magic were all thrown into Azkaban. I don't think the Death Eaters will let Hogwarts go easily." students, and the mysterious man has always wanted to drive the 'Mudbloods' out of Hogwarts. Now he has finally completely controlled Hogwarts. No one can stop him from driving away students born from Muggle families. Mai Professor Ge obviously can’t stop it.”
“Hopefully those students can get help.”
Harry was well aware of the difficulties those students would encounter.
After being expelled from school for no apparent reason, the Ministry of Magic may come to them at any time to confiscate their wands and find an excuse to throw them into Azkaban.
Even if they want to escape, it will be difficult. If there are traces on their bodies, they cannot use magic, otherwise they will be immediately targeted by the Ministry of Magic.
How hopeless this is.
"I believe Albert can find a way." Hermione comforted.
"Anderson is not omnipotent, you can't count on him for everything." Ron really couldn't understand where Hermione's confidence in Albert came from.
"Albert is indeed not omnipotent, but he probably knew that this would happen a long time ago. Don't forget the "Self-Defense Guide." That guy must be prepared. This is probably why Professor McGonagall wants to find Albert. Let’s talk about the main reason for this incident.” Harry still knew a little about Albert. With the guy’s cautious behavior, he must have made a lot of preparations. Sometimes he couldn’t help but doubt that Albert was actually the Gryffindor student.
After receiving the patronus message from Professor McGonagall, Sirius rushed to Hogwarts with a double-sided mirror.
At this moment, the surroundings of Hogwarts were still protected by strong protective magic. When Sirius was considering whether to enter Hogwarts through the tunnel of the Whomping Willow, he saw Hagrid striding towards this direction. Open the door for him.
“Did you bring the mirror?” Hagrid asked breathlessly.
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Sirius took out a mirror from his robe pocket.
"I'm telling you, Professor McGonagall just received news that that **** Snape has been appointed as the new headmaster of Hogwarts. Maybe we should take the opportunity to kill him and avenge Dumbledore."
Listening to Hagrid's constant complaints along the way, Sirius frowned and asked, "I completely agree to take the opportunity to kill Snotlout, but I don't think Professor McGonagall is looking for Albert for this reason."
“Professor McGonagall seems to want to protect those students born in Muggle families who may be expelled.” Hagrid only knew a general idea.
“It’s not easy.”
Sirius frowned as he guessed what Professor McGonagall wanted to do.
"Let's not talk about whether those students are willing, and...I mean, although the Red Loyalty Curse is a good choice, it will also cause a lot of problems. It is not just about putting those children in a safe cage and letting them go. "
Sirius is not opposed to Professor McGonagall's plan, but such a plan is bound to be difficult to implement, and various problems are not so easy to solve.
But he still felt that Professor McGonagall did the right thing and consulted Albert to help solve the problem. Maybe that guy could provide a reliable solution.
"professor?"
Albert's slightly surprised voice came from the mirror.
“What do you want from me?”
"The mysterious man extended his claws to Hogwarts. As you predicted before, Snape became the new principal of Hogwarts." Professor McGonagall looked at everyone present and said, "I think You must have heard about the Muggle-Born Registration Board."
"Are you worried that students born in Muggle families studying at Hogwarts will be expelled by Snape?" Albert immediately guessed the reason why Professor McGonagall was looking for him.
"Yes. After the Ministry of Magic announced the establishment of the Muggle-born Registration Committee, they sent all employees of the Ministry of Magic who were born into Muggle families to Azkaban." Professor McGonagall expressed her concerns: "I am worried about those The guy would also send Muggle-born students at Hogwarts to Azkaban."
"You are right to worry. You-Know-Who and Death Eaters will indeed do that. They now control the Ministry of Magic and Hogwarts School, and no one can stop them."
"Is there any way you can provide some help to those children?" Professor McGonagall asked expectantly.
"Unfortunately, I have tried my best to remind them of the arrival of this day." Albert shook his head, "However, the effect is not very good. Most people prefer to trust their own judgment. When they have not encountered those things, Before, I wouldn’t easily believe what others said.”
Abbott didn’t have many special feelings about the outcome of the Weasley family. Maybe he knew it would be like this from the beginning.
"Of course, I think the professor should have his own ideas." His tone was very firm.
“We plan to build a safe house similar to the Order of the Phoenix headquarters and use the Fidelity Charm to protect those children.” Professor McGonagall simply stated her plan.
“This is a good idea, but there will be a lot of trouble in doing so.”
Albert seemed to have guessed what Professor McGonagall would say, and explained, "Humans are not beasts after all, and I'm afraid they can't tolerate being locked up in a cage."
Professor McGonagall opened her mouth, obviously not expecting to hear such words.
“I suggest that you explain the situation directly to them and accept protection voluntarily. After all, not everyone is willing to accept your offer. It is best to leave the choice in their hands and let them decide whether to stay.”
"It seems that you already have an idea." Sirius was not surprised. He felt that Albert had probably thought of this method a long time ago.
“Tell me your method.” Professor Flitwick said with a smile.
"First occupy a large enough building and use the Loyalty Charm to turn it into a safe area." Albert simply told everyone his method, "Well, it's probably to set up a refugee camp. I remember Scrimgeour also I have made similar things before, and they are similar anyway, but they don’t need to be so perfect.”
“If they are desperate, they can go to a place where they can receive limited asylum, and if they feel they don’t need asylum, they can leave on their own.”
“As long as the safe zone is protected by the Loyalty Charm, it is considered safe.”
Professor McGonagall turned her head and looked at the other deans around her. Everyone quickly exchanged glances with each other, and they all thought this was a good idea.
At least it was in line with their original protection plan, and Albert obviously thought further, even thinking about possible subsequent problems.
"But this can really...I mean provide students with..." Professor Sprout was interrupted before he could finish his words.
“You must let them understand that they are a refugee, and don’t let them get used to it, because some people are born like that. The more you force them, the more resistant they will be..."
Albert's words made them all stunned. It wasn't that they didn't expect it, but that they didn't think about it.
“Actually, you have been ignoring the big problem.”
“What’s the big problem?” asked Professor McGonagall.
"Where did the living supplies come from? Where did the galleons to rescue them come from? Do you expect someone to shamelessly sponsor a large sum of galleons?" Albert curled his lips and said, "I don't mind donating some flour and potatoes. But without the help of house elves, many students would have trouble even cooking food."
The professors were silent again, because they really had never considered this issue from beginning to end. During their tenure at Hogwarts, they never had to consider the issue of food.
"I'm afraid the Order of the Phoenix can't provide much help." Sirius noticed the look from Professor McGonagall and shook his head, "However, I can donate a hundred Galleons to them to buy flour and potatoes."
Several deans here may have some small savings, but they are definitely not rich.
Their little Galleons can't fill this bottomless pit, but if, like Albert said, they just barely maintain the minimum living requirements, it shouldn't be too difficult.
“The big question now is, would they really want to stay in that hellish place?” Professor Slughorn asked with a frown.
"I'm afraid they have no choice." Albert suddenly said, "As far as I know, the Ministry of Magic will soon set up a so-called manhunt team."
"what is that?"
"A search team composed of dark wizards searches for wizards from Muggle families. Every time they catch a person, they can obtain a considerable reward from the Ministry of Magic." Albert explained.
“It seems we have to hurry up.” Professor McGonagall nodded towards the deans next to her.
"At that time, you can ask Hagrid to help take care of them. After all, we still need someone to help maintain order." Albert's voice came from the double-way mirror, "It is not a good idea to let him stay in Hogwarts. .”
(End of this chapter)