Chapter 1374 What does he want to do?
“What exactly does Anderson want to do?”
If there are any students here, they will definitely be surprised that the new headmaster of Hogwarts, the notorious old bat Severus Snape, is... actually listening to the daily broadcast from the Wizard's Watch Station, and also following the The portrait of Dumbledore on the wall of the office discussing the contents of the radio was completely incompatible with the image of the old bat in their minds.
Dumbledore's portrait kept his eyes closed and did not answer the new principal's questions, as if it was really just a painting.
"The current situation is very bad. The Death Eaters suffered heavy losses in Hogsmeade. On the same day, Harry Potter led Azkaban to kidnap all the prisoners in the prison. This series of things completely angered the Black Panthers. Demon King, you also know that whenever something happens now, they will think of Albert Anderson first."
Snape turned off the radio and talked nonchalantly to the portrait on the wall. He also had his own views on the situation, but the development of the situation made it increasingly difficult for him to see clearly, forcing Snape to spend time asking Dumbledore Lido asked for advice to find out what the guy wanted to do, so as not to fall into the trap accidentally.
"Anderson is hiding. The Death Eaters can't find where he's hiding and there's nothing they can do against him."
Seeing that Dumbledore's portrait did not answer, Snape could only say to himself, "The Death Eaters are going crazy now. They are frantically looking for Anderson and want to kill him in their dreams. For this reason, many Death Eaters have already Start arresting anyone related to him in the British wizarding community and try to use despicable means to force him out."
“Have their collective brains been caught in the door?”
The old wizard with a red nose in the portrait next to him muttered.
"How can someone be so stupid? Don't they know the consequences of doing that? Or are the current wizards in the British wizarding world a bunch of cowards who don't even dare to resist?"
Snape did not agree with what the Death Eaters did, nor did he think that similar methods could really effectively dismantle the Defense Association, but he could not find any excuse to object. Kidnapping children and threatening relatives has always been effective, but now it is just the other way around.
The Dark Lord even gave him the task of killing Albert. If he didn't actively complete it, he would become very suspicious among the Death Eaters.
Snape's instinct told him that if he acted too enthusiastically in this matter, he would probably die.
He didn't believe that there were no spies from that guy among the Death Eaters.
Anyone who tried to take advantage of Anderson would die miserably.
Both Bella and Malfoy paid a heavy price for this.
Without waiting for Dumbledore's words, Snape continued to talk about the despicable methods that the Death Eaters planned to use next. For example, arresting family members of suspected members of the Defense Society to threaten them, such as arresting members of Dumbledore's Army hiding in the Room of Requirement at Hogwarts, and using veritaserum for torture.
In fact, Death Eaters have done similar things, but this time it was even more tragic, because Yaxley even offered a reward of Galleons. It won't be long before the entire British wizarding world will be in a state of panic.
Hearing Snape's words, all the headmasters of the past generations felt extremely angry at Voldemort's chaos.
“Anderson probably wants to take this opportunity to completely eliminate most of the Death Eaters!” Dumbledore, who had been pretending to sleep since just now, finally opened his eyes.
Clean out most of the Death Eaters?
Snape carefully recalled the recent casualties of Death Eaters and suddenly fell silent.
If Anderson really wants to get rid of the Death Eaters, he can do it by himself. Except for the mysterious man, no one is his opponent. Once he starts killing people unscrupulously, all the Death Eaters will probably have to huddle in their holes like mice. Ri shivered.
“Albert actually hates killing people.”
Dumbledore did not answer Snape's question, but said to himself.
Yes, Anderson hates killing people, but that doesn't stop him from killing people.
In the past year, the number of Death Eaters killed has far exceeded that in previous decades. Basically, the second-generation Death Eaters of Snape's generation were almost wiped out by him.
"Just like he believes that peace in the British wizarding world should be fought for by the British wizards themselves, rather than placing their hopes on children who have just grown up." Dumbledore's words caused a dead silence in the principal's office.
“So, he plans to bring down all the wizards in Britain.”
As soon as these words were spoken, Snape had already realized something.
If the Death Eaters continue to be unscrupulous, maybe that kind of thing will happen. British wizards are not cowards after all. When they can't bear it anymore, they will pick up their wands.
"Yes, he had a similar idea before. If I didn't die, Scrimgeour would mobilize the wizards in the British wizarding world and hang all the Death Eaters on the gallows."
“He has done that, and hundreds of dark wizards have died because of it.”
"That's just an appetizer. All British wizards will be involved in this war, and they will use their wands to defend the peace they desire." Dumbledore looked a little uneasy and murmured, "But I vetoed it. His proposal, because that would kill a lot of people, a lot of people."
"Yes, so he laughed at people for placing their hopes on the savior, and instinctively hated it." Dumbledore looked at Snape and said, "Are you curious what Anderson wants to do? He just wants to end the war and use his own Way."
“How arrogant,” muttered Snape.
"No, we are actually the ones who are arrogant." Dumbledore murmured, "If I had not flinched back then, maybe the situation would be much better than it is now. Those evil wizards will not be able to escape death, and the werewolves who were attracted will be killed. If hunted thoroughly, the giants who came to Britain will also be completely extinct..."
Dumbledore's whispers made Snape's hair stand on end.
How many people will die?
"Is that really possible?" Snape lowered his voice.
"I don't know, but I'm holding back." Dumbledore shook his head. "I don't want that to happen because of our decision... I know I can't bear the weight of such a life, and I don't want..."
"You are afraid that he will become a terrifying existence like the Dark Lord." Snape seemed to have seen through Dumbledore's mind and laughed at himself, "In fact, he already is. Anderson has basically controlled all those who resist the Dark Lord." The devil’s power can easily make us all look like fools.”
“I think unity is more appropriate.”
"He did better than the Dark Lord. I wouldn't be surprised if people call him the White Lord one day." Snape said sarcastically.
"You're blaming me for shrinking back? That's too much of an accusation for an old man." Dumbledore sighed, "Not everyone deserves to die, that's terrible."
“What does he want to do now?”
Snape suspected that the guy was brewing some big conspiracy.
“He just wants those adults to take on their own responsibilities, rather than letting the children who should be sheltered take over the war.”
“Adults take their own responsibilities?” Snape repeated.
"It's probably what you think," Dumbledore said. "It actually has something to do with a prophecy."
“What prophecy?” Snape asked warily. He was wary of this as he had been tricked by so-called prophecies before.
“The final battle will break out at Hogwarts, and a large number of students will die in this battle. In order to prevent those children from dying, the best way is to recruit more helpers.”
“Is that really the case?”
Snape felt that Dumbledore was not telling the truth, or only telling a little bit.
"Isn't it?" Dumbledore asked, "He asked the foreign dark wizards to make knives, so that the British wizards could clearly see the weak nature of the Death Eaters.
“Those 28 wizards who were killed by Death Eaters can probably let everyone see clearly the consequences of not resisting.”
"I thought you would be disgusted that he directly sacrificed those people." Snape was a little surprised by Dumbledore's attitude towards this matter.
“He just respects the fate of others.”
“Respect the fate of others?” Snape thought this was really ridiculous.
"With Anderson's behavior, he will probably remind them of the risks they may encounter after leaving the asylum, but how can they allow themselves to change from one cage to another when they are locked up in prison? So they do not listen to the advice He left on his own initiative." Dumbledore recalled, "Albert once said that he would never save those who actively seek death."
"You really respect the fate of others." Snape twitched the corner of his mouth slightly and said sarcastically, "I think other wizards will probably obey his arrangements after experiencing this incident, and a large number of them will join the team to resist the Dark Lord. Bar."
Dumbledore did not answer, but after the other portraits looked at each other, they suddenly felt that the title of the White Devil might be correct.
“When will this war end?”
Snape asked the question he wanted to know most. This is very important and affects many of his next arrangements.
"I don't know, Severus is dead. All subsequent plans were made by Anderson. Only he knows the specific situation."
"The Death Eaters will be stationed at Hogwarts in two days, and they plan to attack Dumbledore's Army." Snape said suddenly.
"Protect the children at school, Severus, you promised me." The expression on Dumbledore's face became extremely serious.
"I will try my best to convince Yaxley to send Aurors here, but you should talk to Anderson. I think if he is willing to cooperate, the situation may be much better." Snape did not believe that Dumbledore would I don’t know, but this is a ruthless man who plans to plot against the Dark Lord even to the point of death. He just didn't want to tell himself, which made Snape feel inexplicably irritated.
Ever since the Dark Lord assigned him the task of killing Albert Anderson, Snape had a bad feeling that he might not survive long.
(End of this chapter)