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Chapter 1779: A War with No Victors (229)
Chapter 1779: A War with No Victors (229)
"How did Rita Skeeter get here?"
"Who knows, but she's definitely up to no good."
"Should we chase her away?"
"Don't let her in. I've already sent someone to inform Shanna."
As the most notorious journalist in Britain, Rita Skeeter's appearance undoubtedly stirred up resentment among the residents of Avalon. If not for their relatively good manners, they would have drawn their wands and driven her away long ago.
Shanna's negotiation with Rita Skeeter did not go smoothly, but she still insisted on refusing the journalist's request to visit, citing the ongoing construction in Avalon.
Rita Skeeter's expression turned sour, but she dared not barge in. Every resident here had participated in the Battle of Hogwarts, and many had more than one life to their name.
So, the experienced journalist decided to sneak in and investigate, and she left without hesitation.
"I can't believe she got out of Azkaban Prison!"
Watching Rita Skeeter's departing figure, Shanna's expression turned exceptionally gloomy. She knew that woman would never give up easily.
"She's such a nuisance."
Since Cedric's wedding, news about Avalon had once again spread throughout the British Wizarding community, attracting many annoying flies. Rita Skeeter, the journalist from the Prophet, was undoubtedly one of the most notorious among them.
"I don't think she'll give up easily!"
Ginny also disliked Rita Skeeter, as everyone had experienced her ferocity over the years.
Although Shanna firmly refused to let Rita Skeeter in, they all knew her style and approach. That woman would surely transform into a beetle and sneak into Avalon to gather information.
"I know, so... gather everyone. We need to teach that uninvited guest a lesson she'll never forget!" Shanna's gloomy eyes were filled with unconcealed malice.
Those who learned of this news also wore unpleasant expressions. No one had a good impression of Rita Skeeter, that annoying journalist.
"Why don't we just squish any beetles we see from now on?"
Kenneth, who had been dealing with the dark side of the industry, immediately voiced his surprising opinion.
"Anyway, we don't know which beetle is actually Miss Rita Skeeter."
Did they know?
Of course not, but if they wanted to find out, they could.
As the headquarters of the Defense Association, Avalon naturally had various protective measures in place. Even if Rita Skeeter transformed into a beetle and sneaked in, finding her in the vast village would not be a difficult task.
"Wouldn't this be too cruel?"
Although they had taken lives before, it was during wartime, and the enemies were Death Eaters who showed no mercy. Killing was primarily for self-defense, but now...
It was clearly not the case!
"Are you waiting for our beetle journalist to cause us trouble? Who knows what she'll publish in the Prophet. Perhaps she'll portray us as a den of Dark Wizards. I'm telling the truth, Rita Skeeter." Kenneth finished speaking and tucked the parchment into his pocket. With lightning speed, he drew his wand and cast the Stupefy Charm in a certain direction.
Caught red-handed, Rita Skeeter was shocked and horrified. While frantically flapping her wings to fly away from Avalon, she contemplated how to spin the latest article to expose the ugly faces of these people.
However, the residents of Avalon were all members of the Defense Association, veterans of the Second Wizarding War. After Kenneth exposed Rita Skeeter and raised his wand, the others also realized what was happening. They raised their wands and cast the Stupefy Charm in the direction Kenneth indicated, using a large-scale attack to ensure even a bug couldn't escape easily.
As the red mist of Stupefy engulfed the area, Rita Skeeter had already regretted her decision to provoke these lunatics.
But it was too late. Rita Skeeter, transformed into a beetle, passed out.
"Beetle incoming!"
"Rita Skeeter is flying!"
"..."
After trying several Flying Charms, they finally located Rita Skeeter, who had been stunned by the Stupefy Charm.
Looking at the tiny beetle lying in the glass jar, everyone suddenly felt a bit perplexed.
What should they do with this woman now?
"Why don't we ask Albert first!" someone suggested.
Consulting Albert was their usual approach when faced with a dilemma.
"No, let's not bother him!"
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Kenneth glanced at Shanna, who gathered everyone together, clearly having already considered how to deal with Rita Skeeter.
"We are all law-abiding citizens, and we wouldn't kill so easily!" Shanna's eyes flashed with a dangerous light, "But that doesn't mean we are easy to bully. Since Rita Skeeter wants to cause us trouble, let her understand the consequences of her actions."
"What do you plan to do?"
"We'll beat her up first, then use the Memory Charm to erase her memories and let her understand the consequences of her recklessness." Shanna's suggestion brightened everyone's eyes, feeling that this was the best punishment for Rita Skeeter.
"Turning her into Gilderoy Lockhart is indeed a good idea."
In the past, Gilderoy Lockhart was hit by the Memory Charm and turned into a permanent pig head! If Rita Skeeter also became a pig head, she would never be able to trouble them again.
"But..."
"No need to sympathize with Rita Skeeter. This woman used Veritaserum on Bathilda Bagshot to write 'The Life and Lies of Albus Dumbledore,' directly causing the old lady's death." Shanna had already sentenced Rita Skeeter to death.
"I'm actually curious how she managed to clear herself... She should receive the punishment she deserves."
The matter was quickly settled.
They first removed the Transfiguration Spell from Rita Skeeter, awakening the annoying person, and then used their fists and feet to carry out a justifiable beating.
To ensure they didn't kill her, they prepared potions to treat her injuries. After beating Rita Skeeter into a pig head that even her mother wouldn't recognize, everyone took turns using the Memory Charm on her, erasing Rita Skeeter's memories.
Even those who didn't know how to use the Memory Charm tried it on Rita Skeeter to ensure everyone kept it secret. The residents of Avalon all participated, turning her mind into a mess, and then feeding her some Polyjuice Potion before Kenneth threw her into a remote city abroad.
From then on, journalist Rita Skeeter disappeared from the British magical world, leaving only a crazy woman without a name.
To avoid trouble from the Ministry of Magic, they used Rita Skeeter's hair to disguise themselves as her and appear in certain public places.
One day, people suddenly realized that Rita Skeeter had gone missing.
(End of Chapter)
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