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Chapter 834
Chapter 834
The Wizarding World had no Voldemort, or perhaps everyone was Voldemort...
After sending the message, Ivan stood in place, feeling somewhat lost and at a loss for what to do next.
The strongest wizard in the Wizarding World had just died at his hands, and for a moment, Ivan felt as if he were in a dream.
During the duel, he had clearly sensed that Dumbledore's understanding of magic far exceeded his own. If not for the previous sabotage by the Horcrux, which had left Dumbledore in a very poor state, there would have been no way for Ivan to win this battle...
Thinking of this, Ivan looked down at the charred wand in his hand. Due to the Fiendfyre, the specific wood type was unrecognizable, but from the System's inventory, Ivan could clearly see that it was a wand made with a Phoenix Feather core.
But the core of the Elder Wand should be Thestral Tail Hair, shouldn't it...
Ivan furrowed his brow, unable to understand why Dumbledore had not used his strongest and most familiar wand during the duel.
Was it because he didn't want Ivan to obtain this Deathly Hallow?
Given Dumbledore's character, this was not entirely impossible. In the original timeline, he had once planned to die without a fight, allowing himself to be killed by Snape without resistance, thus becoming the last master of the wand.
Moreover, if Ivan remembered correctly, when they discussed Grindelwald in the Headmaster's Office, Dumbledore made no mention of the Deathly Hallows, which was clearly intentional.
Now it seemed that Dumbledore had probably hidden or destroyed the Elder Wand...
"You really were cautious even in death, Professor", Ivan sighed helplessly. He still had some interest in the strongest wand; three years ago, he had personally experienced the power of the Elder Wand.
Such a powerful Deathly Hallow would be a shame to lose. Ivan decided to search the Headmaster's Office thoroughly once the aftermath was dealt with.
As Ivan was thinking, the door outside suddenly made a few soft sounds. Ivan turned to see Pierce, the Acting Minister, standing there.
Upon receiving Ivan's message, Pierce had immediately realized the severity of the situation and rushed over without bringing any subordinates.
Seeing Dumbledore's body on the ground, even the prepared Pierce couldn't help but gasp in shock...
"Lord Hals, what happened? How did Dumbledore..." Pierce glanced at the body, then at Ivan, asking cautiously.
"Voldemort killed him. I received the message and rushed over immediately, but unfortunately, I was too late and could only bring his body back", Ivan interrupted Pierce, setting the tone for the situation.
He didn't want the already fragile peace to be disrupted by Dumbledore's death, leading to widespread unrest among the righteous.
The Wizarding World could not afford such a loss...
Voldemort again? Pierce's gaze toward Ivan became quite strange. He wanted to say that there were no outsiders present, but under Ivan's icy stare, he wisely swallowed his words.
"I understand, Lord Hals. I will immediately send out a warrant to apprehend the Dark Lord across the British Wizarding World!" Pierce, being the Acting Minister, quickly made a decision.
Although "Voldemort" had been on the Ministry of Magic's wanted list since the attack on headquarters a little over two weeks ago, it had been more of a formality, with few Aurors actually dispatched to find Voldemort.
However, the situation now is different. Just half a month after the last incident, "Voldemort" struck again, killing the influential White Wizard Albus Dumbledore. The nature of this crime is extremely severe, and the previous methods of deception won't work this time.
Pierce immediately decided that upon his return, he would have the Aurors post wanted notices for Voldemort on every street, to demonstrate the Ministry of Magic's serious attitude toward this matter.
As for the truth, that wasn't important...
Pierce even suspected that Voldemort had never truly been resurrected!
Most of those claiming to have seen Voldemort were Ivan Hals' subordinates, and Ivan was a master of memory manipulation and disguise. He had orchestrated the Dark Lord's attack on the Ministry of Magic, which was eerily similar to the Dark Lord's assault on Knockturn Alley more than half a year ago.
Thinking about this, Pierce couldn't help but shudder. Voldemort might not even exist, or perhaps... anyone could be Voldemort!
Ivan, lost in his own melancholy, didn't notice Pierce's thoughts and directly agreed to the plan to issue a wanted notice for Voldemort.
"Also, remember to prepare for Dumbledore's funeral tomorrow... it must be grand!" Ivan solemnly reminded him.
Pierce quickly nodded, committing Ivan's orders to memory, but as he left, his expression grew even more peculiar...
...
On the fourth day of Christmas, at Hogwarts Castle, hundreds of students spontaneously returned to school. Dressed in their respective house robes, they gathered on the open ground outside the castle, with the professors standing at the front of the assembly.
Mcgonagall's face was stern, her eyes fixed on Dumbledore's body on the stone platform, her body trembling slightly. Flitwick and Sprout stood beside her, each wearing a look of disbelief.
No one wanted to believe that the kind and inspiring headmaster had fallen...
Suddenly, a soft sob broke the silence.
Hagrid, the giant, stood at the center of the crowd, clutching a handkerchief and sobbing quietly. Large tears streamed down his cheeks.
The thousands of Wizards who had come to pay their respects were also moved by the emotion. Several members of the Order of the Phoenix were sobbing softly, with Molly leaning on Mr. Weasley's shoulder, her tears soaking his shirt. Mad-Eye Moody sighed, turning his face away, while Lupin and Sirius Black struggled to contain their grief, comforting Harry...
Only Snape remained expressionless, his eyes vacant as he stared at Dumbledore's body.
Once everyone had gathered, a small man with thick hair and dressed in simple black robes stood up from his seat, approached Dumbledore's body, and began to speak, recounting Dumbledore's past achievements...
Mermaids swam along the lake's edge, singing in a strange, haunting melody, as if paying their respects to the revered White Wizard...
After the eulogy, Pierce, the Acting Minister, stepped forward, looked at the assembled crowd, and spoke solemnly.
"Albus Dumbledore was a great headmaster. He dedicated his life to fighting Dark Magic and once defeated the powerful Dark Wizard Grindelwald."
"When the Dark Lord returned from Hell, intent on reclaiming his power, Albus was the first to warn us..."
"Today, he has departed... but his spirit continues to inspire us all..."
"Albus Dumbledore is with us!" Pierce turned, slowly removed his black hat, placed it over his heart, and bowed in respect.
(End of Chapter)
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