Chapter 32: The Hog's Head and Aberforth
The firefight in Godric's Hollow shocked the entire British wizarding world.
Because Grindelwald, who had never fought in Britain before, now appeared openly in Britain and even launched a riot!
The Ministry of Magic spent a lot of effort to make the Muggles living in Godric's Hollow forget what happened last night...
Early the next morning, Theo saw a huge headline on a copy of the Daily Prophet brought by Dumbledore.
[Riot in Godric's Hollow! Grindelwald officially declares war on the British wizarding world?]
The accompanying picture shows a group of Wizard Supremacists constantly attacking a house...
I don't know where the person who took the picture was hiding at the time, but the effect of this moving photo is very good, and the sense of oppression brought by the Wizard Supremacists is directly full.
At this time, Theo and the others were no longer in Godric's Hollow.
Because they were targeted by Grindelwald, Dumbledore took them away from there overnight.
Although Theo felt that with Grindelwald's character, since he let them go this time, he shouldn't come again next time.
After all, if they really wanted to take them away by force, Grindelwald could have taken them all away last night when Dumbledore didn't arrive.
Where else would he need to come a second time?
When they got off the Thestral carriage again, they came to a new place.
This place looks like a small town, but the buildings in the town are full of the colors of the magical world.
Since the things full of magical colors are all displayed, it means that this is a pure wizard settlement.
"This is Hogsmeade Village." Dumbledore said as he jumped off the carriage. "It is the closest wizarding village to Hogwarts."
At this time, Tom also came down, curiously looking at everything around him.
Seeing the unscrupulous magical world style around him, Tom's eyes were full of excitement.
Since this is a wizarding village, he doesn't have to hide everything about the magical world carefully like in the orphanage or Godric's Hollow.
In other words, he can cast spells as he pleases.
Because Professor Hicks was seriously injured in the battle with the Wizard Supremacists and had to stay in St. Mungo's for observation for a period of time.
Therefore, this time Dumbledore personally took them to their new residence.
Theo suddenly asked, "Professor... the house in Godric's Hollow was attacked. Are Mr. Kowalski and the others okay? I heard they were supposed to arrive today."
When Dumbledore heard that Theo was concerned about Jacob's family, a trace of relief appeared on his tired face, "I asked them to go back... It's my fault, Theo. I really didn't expect that Grindelwald would attack you... and almost dragged my good friend into a life-and-death crisis..."
Dumbledore seemed a little scared. Grindelwald might not kill Theo and the others, but he would never be soft-hearted to Jacob!
In case Jacob and the others arrived early and were caught by Grindelwald, the ending waiting for him would definitely be tragic.
Not coming? Theo was a little speechless. He had worked so hard to learn Occlumency for a day, but it was useless?
However, it can't be said that Occlumency is useless. At least, it can improve his acting skills and occasionally tell small lies in front of Dumbledore.
In general, it's not a loss to have one more good skill...
"It's not your fault, Professor... who would have thought that Grindelwald would launch an attack because of us? We didn't even know who he was before..."
"I'm glad to have your forgiveness, Theo. In fact, you were also implicated by me... He was in London at the time, so some of my actions couldn't escape his eyes. It's my negligence..."
"No, no, no, the cause of the matter should be because of me. If it weren't for my impulsiveness, you wouldn't have to arrange so much for us, and these things wouldn't have happened..."
"How can saving people be wrong?" Dumbledore shook his head repeatedly. "The mistake is mine. I didn't arrange it properly and didn't pay attention to secrecy..."
Tom looked at the two people next to him, who were endlessly trying to take responsibility on themselves, and couldn't help but roll his eyes, and said in a strange tone, "According to you, the root of the mistake is me. I should have stopped Theo at that time, right?"
Hearing Tom's words, Theo and Dumbledore stopped.
Just when Tom thought he could finally be quiet and go to the new foothold to rest.
Theo suddenly stared at him and asked, "That's right! Why didn't you stop me at that time?"
Tom widened his eyes and looked at Theo in shock, "Didn't I stop you?"
"Did you stop me?"
"I did!"
"Then why did I still go?"
"You... when did I have the ability to stop you?"
"If you can't stop me, that's your reason! It's all your fault! Tom!"
Tom: "Huh?"
You just know how to bully me, an honest person, right? I have never seen such a shameless person!
Wait, when I can beat you... I will take revenge for the old and new grudges!
"You have such a good relationship..." Dumbledore sighed, thinking that he also had such a friendship back then. At that time, they also quarreled like this, but unfortunately now...
Tom said with a dark face, "What kind of relationship! I've only known him for less than half a month!"
"True love is seen in adversity, Tom... what does it matter if you've known each other for a short time? Isn't our experience a shared adversity?"
"Ah! I've had enough! Professor... can you arrange for me to go somewhere else? If it doesn't work, you can throw me to another orphanage!"
...
Dumbledore naturally couldn't throw Tom to another orphanage.
Tom's character can only be suppressed by Theo. If he goes to another place, he will definitely relapse...
Dumbledore would never sit idly by. He didn't want another person more difficult to deal with than Grindelwald to appear in the future!
After a while, they stopped in front of a bar, while Toby was carrying all the luggage with the Levitation Charm and following them.
In the wizarding settlement, Toby naturally doesn't need to hide.
Theo also told Dumbledore about Toby's origin.
In this regard, Dumbledore said that Theo was rewarded for his kindness. After telling Theo to treat Toby well, he didn't say anything more.
In his opinion, it is also a good thing to have a house-elf to take care of them.
"The Hog's Head?" Tom read the name of the bar from the dirty sign that was almost unrecognizable.
"Yes, the owner here is my brother. You will be safer with him than in Godric's Hollow." Dumbledore said.
But his expression seemed a little uneasy.
"Professor, what's wrong with you?"
"Well... actually, my relationship with my brother is a bit... subtle... Okay, let's go in." Dumbledore took a deep breath and pushed open the door of the bar.
This is a bar with an environment similar to the Leaky Cauldron. In Theo's view, even the composition of the guests is similar...
"Welcome, what would you like to drink..."
Behind the bar stood a tall, thin man, who was wiping glasses with his head down.
Theo noticed that he had the same blue eyes as Dumbledore, and two small mustaches on his lips.
This should be Dumbledore's younger brother, Aberforth.
At this time, Aberforth raised his head. After seeing that it was Dumbledore, his already stern face suddenly collapsed.
"So... that bastard escaped from your hands again last night?"
I don't know if I can get a trial push. I'm nervous and anxious...
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