Chapter 1451: A Trap Unveiled
Chapter 1451: A Trap Unveiled
In fact, similar concerns had been raised during the Order of the Phoenix's meetings. However, the biggest problem at the moment was that even they couldn't be sure if they would be stabbed in the back by the Ministry of Magic while dealing with the Dark Wizards wreaking havoc in the British wizarding world.
No, to be more precise, the likelihood of being betrayed by the Ministry was extremely high once they actively engaged in the conflict.
The current Ministry, under the control of the Death Eaters, had chosen to remain silent amidst the chaos, leading to misjudgments by some members of the Order.
Very few people could see through this, but as long as the issue was brought up, everyone had to face it.
No one wanted to be stabbed in the back at a critical moment, especially now that they knew the turmoil was deliberately orchestrated by the Death Eaters to lure them into a trap. This knowledge only heightened their vigilance.
"Both Voldemort and the Death Eaters deserve to die!"
Upon learning the truth, Harry couldn't help but curse loudly during the meeting. He had never imagined that the chaos sweeping across Britain was a result of such scheming.
"I actually think it's quite normal," Sirius said, his tone exceptionally calm. "Remember what Fudge did, Harry. How he slandered you and Dumbledore to deny Voldemort's return."
When it came to Fudge, everyone fell silent.
Harry had never forgotten the events of that year, and the scar on the back of his hand served as a constant reminder.
As Sirius said, just thinking about the despicable things Fudge had done and then looking at the current chaos in the wizarding world, it somehow made sense.
"As long as we ignore those Death Eaters, this chaos will eventually end," Sirius clearly stated his position, which was to remain a passive bystander.
"But if we really turn a blind eye to this, what about the wizarding families who are caught up in this turmoil?" Professor McGonagall frowned and asked.
She wasn't suggesting that the Order should jump into the enemy's trap, but she hoped for a better solution.
"Obviously, there is no better solution at the moment, or Albert would have already taken action. Why are we still worrying about this?" Sirius had a lot of faith in Albert. His suggestion to remain passive was precisely because that was what Albert was doing, and it was undoubtedly one of the best choices at the moment.
"Do you know what happened in Diagon Alley recently?" Lupin suddenly interrupted, successfully diverting everyone's attention.
"What happened in Diagon Alley?"
"Dark Wizards ransacked the shops in Diagon Alley, and several shop owners are said to have lost their lives due to resistance," Lupin shared the latest news he had heard. "At the moment, except for Gringotts, almost all the shops have been destroyed."
"Isn't anyone doing anything about it?"
"It's said that the Ministry of Magic is turning a blind eye to it," Kingsley bitterly smiled.
In fact, he agreed with Albert's approach, but he couldn't just abandon the other wizards either, especially if he wanted to run for Minister of Magic in the future. But... Kingsley would never put his companions' lives at risk, absolutely not.
He was well aware that the members of the Order were more important than the wizards outside. The premise of saving others was to ensure the safety of their own first, and on this point, he agreed with Albert.
"I think we should organize the wizards to save themselves. Whether it's through radio, letters, newspapers, or other means, we need to awaken them and give them the courage to stand up and resist the Dark Wizards," Kingsley agreed with Albert's plan and understood why Sirius admired Albert so much.
"I remember how Albert put it..." Kingsley seemed to be pondering for a moment.
"We only save those who try to save themselves," Sirius answered for Kingsley. "I've always thought that makes a lot of sense."
"It does make sense. If you put together all his famous quotes, you could probably publish a booklet called the 'Anderson Maxims'," Ron chimed in with a hint of sarcasm. "If you think the page count is too low, you could also include Dumbledore's wise words."
"Once we win this wizarding war, your 'Anderson Maxims' might actually become a pretty good bestseller," Hermione said, ignoring Ron's sarcasm as she genuinely believed what she said.
"Alright, the biggest problem right now is whether the wizards in the wizarding world can save themselves," Harry interrupted their banter and shared his thoughts on the matter.
"To be honest, it's not that I don't have confidence in them, but most wizards in the wizarding world have never even thought about saving themselves. If they had considered this, we wouldn't be facing this issue in the first place."
Harry raised his hand to stop Bill, who was about to say something, and continued, "As far as I know, Albert compiled the 'Self-Defense Guide' a long time ago, but not many wizards took it seriously. If they had truly studied the content, I don't believe they would be so helpless when faced with robberies by Dark Wizards."
"To be honest, Dark Wizards do sound scary, but they're not that much stronger than ordinary wizards," Harry said confidently, drawing from his recent experiences in fighting them. "Believe me, any member of Dumbledore's Army who has undergone training in the shelters can easily deal with them."
"If we mobilize everyone, we should be able to..." Ron trailed off as if he had thought of something.
"Don't be stupid, Albert won't allow it, and I don't think it's a good idea either," Harry cut him off.
"Who would just walk straight into the enemy's trap? Do you know how many people might die?"
"I'm just saying!" Ron quickly closed his mouth as he noticed the look from Hermione.
No one in the room would support them getting involved in this chaos recklessly, especially now that they knew it was a plot by the Death Eaters to target them. They would never allow foolish behavior that would put their own people in danger just to help others.
After the discussion, the best solution they arrived at was to encourage the wizards in Britain to bravely stand up and resist, while they could provide some support in the shadows, avoiding direct confrontation with the Death Eaters and the Ministry of Magic, thus preventing the chaos from escalating further.
If they were to jump into the fray as Ron suggested, they might as well engage in an all-out war with the Death Eaters.
But that would be a thankless task, and it was better to let the wizards in the wizarding world endure some hardship rather than save a bunch of ungrateful people who might turn against them later, which would be the most disgusting outcome.
Moreover, Harry knew better than anyone that the time for the final showdown between the two sides had not yet come.
(End of Chapter)
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