Chapter 827: The Outbreak of Disagreements
Chapter 827: The Outbreak of Disagreements
Orlando was determined to follow Dumbledore and fight against Voldemort’s Death Eaters, so that the Wizarding World could be spared from the Dark Lord’s terrifying rule. I couldn’t persuade him otherwise, so I eventually agreed, and at that time, I also became an unofficial member of the Order of the Phoenix.
However, your father wanted to do more. He not only joined the Order of the Phoenix but, a year after graduation, passed the Ministry of Magic’s exams to become an Auror...” Asia spoke slowly.
Like the other members of the Order, Orlando actively resisted Voldemort’s forces during that Wizarding War. Because of his status as an Auror, he worked alongside Mad-Eye Moody and others to serve as a bridge between the Ministry of Magic and the Order of the Phoenix.
At that time, Minister of Magic Millicent Bagnold was not as incompetent as Fudge. She was a very capable leader who relied on the Ministry of Magic’s Protective Arrays to repel several of Voldemort’s attacks. Even in the face of widespread opposition, she forcefully passed a bill allowing Aurors to use Unforgivable Curses against Death Eaters during wartime, thereby reducing casualties.
Through the tacit cooperation of all parties, the Ministry of Magic and the Order of the Phoenix jointly organized several large-scale counterattacks, dealing significant blows to the Dark Lord's arrogance...
But such joy did not last long. A carefully planned decapitation operation by the Ministry of Magic reversed the hard-won momentum they had gained.
The deaths of dozens of Aurors starkly demonstrated Voldemort’s power and pushed the Dark Lord’s forces to their peak!
“Did Minister Barnard not inform Dumbledore when planning this operation?” Ivan asked, puzzled.
Two years ago, he had heard Dawgert recount this story, but he hadn’t delved into the details or overlooked many issues.
Since the Ministry of Magic had already gathered information on Voldemort’s movements and deployed so many people, why didn’t Millicent Bagnold invite Dumbledore to join the operation?
The entire Wizarding World knew that Dumbledore was the only wizard capable of standing up to Voldemort!
“This is why I dislike your headmaster...” Asia’s face darkened, and she continued sarcastically.
“During Minister Barnard’s tenure, he repeatedly asked Dumbledore to leave Hogwarts and take the position of Minister of Magic... Every wizard in the Wizarding World hoped that Dumbledore would step forward to lead them, give them hope, and lead them to victory against the Dark Lord!”
“But every time... Barnard’s requests were either rejected or evaded by Dumbledore. The Minister of Magic probably saw through Albus Dumbledore’s true nature and lost all hope in him, which is why he chose to send a large number of Aurors to carry out this decapitation plan alone...”
Asia spoke harshly. In her eyes, Dumbledore’s refusal to take the position of Minister of Magic was nothing but a fear of death and responsibility. After all, as Minister of Magic, he would have had to take on the responsibility of fighting Voldemort to the death!
Ivan remained silent, listening quietly to Asia’s account, still feeling some confusion.
He didn’t know much about the war that took place over a decade ago, but from the situation in the original Time and Space, it seemed that the forces of justice were more inclined to fight on their own. Otherwise, Dumbledore wouldn’t have needed to secretly form the Order of the Phoenix, and the war wouldn’t have dragged on for eleven years without a decisive victory.
At first, Ivan thought that Minister of Magic Millicent Bagnold was wary of Dumbledore's power, fearing he might seize her authority. This was why they couldn't form a close partnership, and Dumbledore was confined to Hogwarts, secretly rallying the righteous to resist Voldemort.
However, according to Asia, the truth was different. Millicent Bagnold was a Minister of Magic who could see the bigger picture and had invited Dumbledore to succeed her multiple times.
Ivan could imagine that during the Wizarding War, having a Minister of Magic who could stand against and even defeat the Dark Lord would be an immense boost to the morale of the resistance!
Just like in Knockturn Alley, when he defeated Voldemort in public, the once fearsome Dark Lord fell from his pedestal in the eyes of the wizards there. Malfoy, Crabbe, and other less committed Death Eaters switched sides immediately...
Yet, Dumbledore decisively rejected this offer, even though Voldemort was no match for him.
Ivan couldn't understand the White Wizard's choice. When they had discussed the First Wizarding War, Dumbledore had expressed deep regret for standing by and allowing Grindelwald to wreak havoc without intervention.
"Ever since then, I saw through Albus Dumbledore's hypocritical mask. He was unwilling to put himself in danger but sent his students and followers to fight the dangerous Death Eaters!"
Asia spoke with anger. After learning that Dumbledore had repeatedly refused the position of Minister of Magic, she strongly opposed Orlando continuing to serve in the Order of the Phoenix, working for such a man.
However, Orlando trusted Dumbledore deeply, and they soon had their second major disagreement.
"This time, I didn't back down. I left the Order of the Phoenix and demanded that he leave Britain with me to go to America, where we wouldn't be affected. We had a huge argument..." Asia said with a complex expression. To try to convince Orlando, she even went to the Order's headquarters and caused a scene.
But Orlando didn't change his mind. He couldn't abandon his comrades with whom he had fought for years and be seen as a coward or a deserter.
Moreover, Orlando had grown up in the British Wizarding World. For him, this was his home and his country. He couldn't stand by and let Voldemort wreak havoc here.
"I'm very worried that one day I might receive news of his death, and I don't want you to grow up without a father", Asia said, closing her eyes in pain. She had tried many ways to change Orlando's mind, but all her efforts failed, and her actions only made their relationship more distant.
"Do you think Father knows about your pregnancy?" Ivan suddenly asked.
Asia shook her head slightly. She had discovered her pregnancy right when they were having their disagreements.
At that time, she didn't want to show weakness and was fully aware that Orlando wouldn't compromise because of it. Situations like this weren't uncommon in the Order of the Phoenix. The Potters and the Longbottoms were perfect examples.
Despite their love for their families and their unborn children, they were willing to fight on the front lines against the Dark Lord.
Asia greatly admired their nobility, but she couldn't do the same. She wasn't a wizard born and raised in the British Wizarding World and didn't have such unwavering beliefs... She just wanted to survive and be with her husband and children...
(End of Chapter)
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